HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1/2/1990 - Landmark Commission CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
2 January 1990
The regular monthly meeting of the City of McHenry Landmark Commission
was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. Members present were: Nancy Fike,
Tom Hopkins, Marya Dixon, Lori Wilhelm, Adele Froelich, Jessie Freund,
Donna Belle Doherty, Don Porter, and Jan Rinaer; absent were: Hank
Nell, Frank Gans, Marlene Goetschel , and David Mohan.
The Commission welcomed Jan Ringer as a new member.
Nancy read letters sent by her ( representing the Landmark Commission)
and Mayor Busse to the Charter Bank & Trust Co. in Hanover Park,
trustees for the owner of the Owen property. No response has yet been
received. According to Jessie Freund, Ed Malenius , the former owner,
has information concerning planned development for the property and
requests a meeting with Nancy. Nancy will contact him to arrange a
time. The owners supposedly want to build apartments , although the
property is zoned C-5 , Highway Commercial .
Tom Hopkins read the letter sent to the Mayor and City Council
recommending adoption of a demolition ordinance. The letter had been
delivered to City Hall by Tom on December 27 . Tom will contact the
Mayor to correct the typographical errors discovered, ask for his
reaction, and to request the date on which the City Council will
discuss the recomendation.
The album which had been ordered for the scrapbook has arrived.
No Facade Improvement Grant applications have been received to date.
Nancy reminded the members of the Commission of the public program
scheduled for next month ' s meeting. Nancy Baker, Vice president of
the County Historical Society will present a slide program on the
development of the Pistakee Bay area. Nancy suggested that she be
paid a $50 fee for her efforts . Tom Hopkins made a motion to pay a
$50 fee, seconded by Jessie Freund, with unanimous approval by the
Commission.
Lori Wilhelm and Marya Dixon asked for suggestions for houses to be
included on the Fall Heritage Tour. Five suggestions were made, and
the owners will be contacted by members of the Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 35 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
412.-:)
Tom Hopkins
Secretary