HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 7/6/2022 - Landmark Commission City of McHenry
Landmark Commission
Wednesday, July 6, 2022; 7:00p.m.
Call to Order
Jeff Varda
Roll Call
Zelinda Paluch
Mary Kay Welter
Beth Staley
Pam Kellogg
Jennifer Lonchar-Kriewaldt
Celeste Heidemann
Absent members
Tom Hillier
Bettye Sowinski
Robin Schmidt
Public Comments
Counts House
The appearance of the house is improved.
3803 Waukegan Rd. McHenry
Jeff Marino Resource Community Development City of McHenry
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Zelinda Paluch
Mary Kay Welter 2nd the motion
Old Business
Green Street Project
Zelinda Paluch and Jeff Varda spoke about the progress noted on Green Street
Stores
Pam Kellogg presented information on the Carey Building on Green Street.
Also, Shared some pictures.
Hidden Pearl Building was owned by the Frett family.
Huppy and Leo's Grocery Store opened their doors in 1947.
Tom Hillier has completed the information on the Gambler Building.
Petersen Farm Projects
Tonyan Brothers are involved with the structure of the house at Petersen farm.
No cedar shingles, they will be placing architectural asphalt shingles.
There has been no communication with the City when completed.
Petersen Farm Events
1. Sheep dog demonstration
Committee members
Mary Kay Welther, Jeff Varda, Beth Staley
2. Horseshoe demonstration
3. Sack races
4. Pumpkin festival
Special Education Population
5. Picture Day
6. Tractor Day
7. Beekeeper exhibit
National Registry Plaque
Hanley Mill Project. IDOT needs to be notified, also the northwest herald newspaper.
Petersen Farm boulder which will be placed next to the flagpole.
Jeff Varda and Beth Staley motion carries.
Mary Kay Welter suggested a board to be placed in the house to be presented.
Members will be meeting at Petersen Park to organize files on July 14, 2022.
Art in the Park
Get pamphlets to pass out at Fiesta Days
New Business
The display case in the City Municipal Building will be updated.
Tom Hillier has an outline for us in representing the Landmark Commission
Jennifer Louden Kriewaldt will be marketing for the Farm Foundation
Gardening friends at Petersen Farm.
Pam Kellogg stated the "George Gage house plaque" needs updating
Personnel Changes:
Jeff Varda has resigned as Chair of the Landmark Commission.
He will remain as a regular member. He has taken a position at Lewis University. He has been an Outstanding,
Very Informative, Attentive Leader,
Well Traveled Leader.
Thank You, Jeff
Respectfully Submitted,
Celeste Heidemann
Secretary
Adjournment: 8:32pm
Jeff Varda
Celeste Heidemann 2nd the motion
Celeste Heidemann
Secretary
Celeste