HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 6/7/2022 - Landmark Commission City of McHenry
Landmark Commission
Tuesday June 7, 2022; 7:00p.m.
McHenry City Council Chambers, 333S. Green Street, McHenry
Call to Order
Jeff Varda
Roll Call
Jeff Varda
Pamela Kellogg
Bettye Sowinski
Robin Schmidt
Beth Staly
Mary Kay Welter
Tom Hillier
Zelinda Paluch
Monte Johnson Deputy City Clerk of McHenry
Celeste Heidemann
Absent
Pat Schaefer
Visitors
Greg Lofgren Historical Society
Jennifer Lonchar
Old Business
1. Green Street
The original plots from the year 1840
There are 6 lots on Both sides of the street
We will continue providing information on each Historical building
Buildings information are assigned to:
Huppy and Leo's Grocery Store
Mary Kay Welter and Celeste Heidemann
Roth Shoes
Betty Sowinski
Unti's Old Bakery
Beth Staly
Carey Building
Pam Kellogg
Gambler Bar
Tom Hillier
Gladstone’s Department Store
Zelinda Paluch and Jeff Varda
Information at the Historical Society,
County Clerk's Office, McHenry Library
Petersen Farm Project
National Registry Plaque
Michelle Peterson and Beth Staley preparing the garden at the farm
Beth Staly is waiting for the City to move the boulder rock which was placed on
the National Register of Historic Places in March 2020.
Tim Adams from Adams Memorial assisted in finding the Boulder, they will be plaquing it and placing it
under the flagpole at Petersen Park.
The cost is $500. Zelinda Paluch also was in attendance.
Art in the Park
Pamphlet participation will be needed passing out at the band concerts and Fiesta Days.
Jeff Varda offered a tent for the day. Jeff will also send a notice out to all of us to assist in handing out
pamphlets addressing the Landmark Commission and Historical Society.
School Presentations
Jeff Varda went to Mrs. Mauer Class from Parkland and also visited East Campus Andrew Stegenga
freshman class. The students gave a formative assessment that Jeff shared with us,
New Business
Hanley Mill Plaque
Pam Kellogg read her presentation on the writing that will be written on the
plaque at the Hanley Mill.
Facade Improvement Grant Application from McHenry Power Equipment
Greg Lofgren try to locate the grant application at Petersen Farm
The Count's House
National Registry Plaque at 3803 Waukegan Rd. McHenry
Spoke about locating the owner as the appearance of the residence is needed.
Monte Johnson will contact Jake Marino Resource Community Development .
Pam Kellogg and Jennifer Lonchar offered to assist
Friends of McHenry
Pam Kellogg will be on her social media website to pass on to people to gain
some interest in Landmark and Historical Societies.
Betty Sowinski stated,"focus on what we are looking for. Possibly a survey."
Ideas
Walking tours
Betty Sowinski and Jennifer Lonchar offered to work on Friends of McHenry
Adjournment at 8:42pm
first motion
Betty Sowinski
second motion
Pam Kellogg
Respectfully Submitted,
Celeste Heidemann
Secretary