HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 8/1/1989 - Landmark Commission CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
1 August 1989
The regular monthly meeting of the City of McHenry Landmark Commission
was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. All members were present with the
exception of the Student Member. A new student member has been
appointed and will attend next month' s meeting: David Mohan, a fresh-
man at Marian High School .
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. There was no Treasurer ' s
report.
Voting on the plaque application for Christopher ' s proceded and received
an average score of 88-1/3 points . It will be recomended to the City
Council for final approval .
The Fiesta Days tent was discussed. A good crowd was on hand. It was
suggested that next year we have more information to hand out concerning
how to research your house.
At the request of the Mayor, Tom Hopkins and Nancy Fike looked at the
Owen House exterior to report to him on the condition. it was determined
that the house appeared to be structurally sound from the exterior,
although much water damage is visible and the foundation is beginning
to deteriorate. It will not survive much longer without major work
being done. The property is apparently still involved in bankruptcy.
The Chicago Tribune is preparing a story on the house. The structure
will have to be watched, members were urged to write letters to the
Editor and possibly prepare petitions to save the structure. Also,
rumors have begun concerning demolition of the Justen house, which will
also have to be watched.
Nancy delivered plaque applications and information to the School Dist.
office (Dan DeRouche) for Landmark School , and offered assistance on
researching the structure. Mr. DeRoche expressed interest in awarding
the plaque on the day of the Heritage Fair . The application would
have to be submitted quickly for this to occur.
Tickets for the Heritage Fair house tour and raffle were distributed
to members for selling.
Lori Wilhelm reported on the status of the Heritage Fair preparations .
Promotion will be needed to begin soon. 200 posters will be ready for
distribution on August 20, and 1000 fliers . The First National Bank
will be contacted for use of the marquee, and promotion will begin in
local newspapers and newsletters, public affairs programs on radio and
local cable TV. 10 Booths have been committed to date.. Food booths
are needed. The quilt show and entertainment have been scheduled.
Needed items are: stage, sound equipment, trash cans , picnic tables .
Nancy will contact the City and Park District for these.
Tom Hopkins offered to compose a letter to the City Council about
a new ordinace for demolition permits to possibly save historic
structures.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,