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CITY OF RcHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
MINUTES �F THE MEETIN6
3 December 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Roll call gave the following
members as being present: Nancy Fike, Chairman; Phyllis Bauer, Dorothy Uttich,
Marya Weber, Dave Gelwicks, Adele Froelich, Joe Etten, Frank Gans, Dick Rabbitt,
Don Howard, Charles and Mary Vycitel. Earl Walsh was absent.
A correction for the minutes of the previous meeting was offered by Mary
Vycital, in that the former name of the Town House was the Bickler House, not
the Bixler House.
Dick Rabbitt motioned the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
corrected, seconded by Dave Gelwicks. The motion was unanimously approved by
those present.
Official Landmark Commission identification cards were passed out to those
present.
Old Business included the status of the Survey Program. It is evident that the
Survey Program will have to be extended into the spring months. There are still
� some routes that have been unassigned. More volunteers are needed to fill these
routes.
The search for the location of the very first Courthouse continues. Dave
Gelwicks consulted with the City of McHenry to see if there were any early
records that would mention this first Courthouse, but nothing was found.
Chairman Fike has compiled a chronology of events leading up to the building
of the first Courthouse in McHenry County. The compilation indicates the first
courthouse was in the public square. All logic points to the public square
being what is now the Pearl St. Park. Any other avenues that may be thought of
to verify the actual location of the Courthouse in the park will be pursued.
The plaqueing of the First Courthouse Location will probably take place in May.
Plans for the style of the plaque, plaqueing ceremony end accompanying program
will be undertaken by Chairman Fike and Charles and Mary Vycital.
The availability of an appropriate plaque for the plaqueing portian of the
Landmark Commission program was diecussed. Joe D'Angela of MeHenry Specialties
supplied a sample of the laminated plywood that could be used for the Landmark
Plaques. This wood was shown by Dick Rabbitt and the plaque would be ZO x 12.
The wood would have to be painted with epoxy paint in order to withstand the
elements. The estimate for this type of plaque was $28 but it was uncertain as
to whether or not that would include an epoxy paint, which is more costly than
regular outdoor paint. Chairman Fike felt the commission architectural consul-
tant, Thomas Hopkins might be in order.
� It was the opinion of Phyllis Bauer that more specific information on the
details was needed, as to the actual plaque being suggested by Mr. D'Angelo. A
mock-up of a plaque will be requested from him, by Dick Rabbitt.
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CITY OF McHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETINC, 3 December 1985 (cont. )
Chairman Fike talked to the supplier of the Historical Society Landmark Plaques,
Metro Graphics of Cary. She received an estimate for the City Landmark Plaques
of $50 per stainless steel plaque, 7 inch by 12 inch, aimilar to the one used by
the Historical Society. An important consideration is the determination of an
appropriate fee qualifying landmark owners would have to pay for this plaque.
Joe Etten agreed to talk to Mike Cajthaml, a local artist and sign peinter, and
ask for his suggestion of a design for the plaque so that more ideas may be
available before a final decision is made by the commission.
Chairman Fike thanked Earl Walsh, Frank Gans and Dorothy Uttich for their repre-
senting the Commission at the Valley View School "Pioneer Day."
Chairman Fike reported that status of the Rehabilitation Tax Credits may be
saved in the Tax Reform of the government.
New Business included the plans for a public showing of the four slide programs
available from the Historical Society, regardi�g the restoration/rehabilitation.
This will take place in March and publicity for programs will be forthcoming at
the appropriate time. Tom Hopkins, the commission architectural consultant
would be present to answer questions.
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The Elgin Landmark Commission has invited the MeHenry Landmark Commission to
join the Illinois Association of Historic Preaervation Commissions and Landmarks
Preservation Council of Illinois. Each member of the local Commission would
then receive the publications of these organizations as well as be eligible to
attend the conferences held. It was noted that membership in these organiza-
tions would help to keep the local Commission better informed. It was moved by
Dave Gelwicks, seconded by Marya Weber to join the Illinois Commissions. The
vote to approve was unanimous.
Chairman Fike brought up the need for a sub-committee to work on the priorities
and directions needed to be taken, for the Landmark Commiasion. Ch. Fike re-
ported that the City is in need of a Preservation Ordinance and that may be one
item of priority.
Adele Froehlich moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 and it was 2nd by
Joe Etten.
Respectfully submitted,
Ph lis . Bauer
Secretary
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