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CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
5 JUNE 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 , Frank Gans , Donna Belle Doherty , Marlene Goetshcel ,
David Mohan , Don Porter , and Carol Jean Smith . No members were
absent , Hank Nell having resigned from the Commission .
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved . There
was no financial report .
Don 's Submarine Shop had contacted Nancy Fike expressing interest in
obtaining a plaque for their building . Nancy urged them to pick up
an application at City Hall .
Adele Froelich has written an article for publication in the
Commissioner Newsletter and submitted it to Mike Ward of the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency as had been requested by him prior to
the previous month 's meeting .
Tom Hopkins presented the color samples submitted to him by Wayne
Steinmetz for the Facade Improvement Grant program on his building on
Riverside Drive as had been requested earlier . The siding is to be a
white Alcoa "double 4" aluminum , the trim colors are Sherwin Williams
"Umbrella Black " and "Monorail Silver" (actually gray) . No
opposition to the colors was expressed by the Commission . Tom
Hopkins will inform Mr . Steinmetz to proceed based on the earlier
conditions of approval for the grant .
Owen House update : the Commission determined that since there has
been no progress in identifying the owner of the property or insuring
it 's preservation , that the public be invited to the next Commission
meeting for an open discussion on options and to survey public
opinion concerning efforts to preserve the structure . The Tribune ,
Herald and Star will be contacted to publicize the discussion . The
Commission plans to meet at the property prior to the July meeting .
As there has been no recent progress on the commercial district
building histories , members were asked to volunteer for additional
buildings to research .
Nancy Fike presented the proposed budget as discussed at a special
meeting last month by the budget committee . Lori Wilhelm made a
motion to approve the budget as submitted , seconded by Adele
Froelich , the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Fiesta Days activities were discussed : the antique car will again be
used in the parade , David Mohan and Lori Wilhelm volunteered to ride ;
Tom Hopkins will again make arrangements for the booth in the Art in
the Park .
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Fall Heritage Tour and Farmer's Market : 2 houses have been confirmed
for the tour , a third house is still needed . Don Porter and David
Mohan have researched the possibilities of sponsoring a Soap Box
Derby and found that due to the cost , requirements for sanctioning ,
v�. and the time required to organize the event , it would not be
recommended for this year . Don will do additional research and
report to the Commission again next month . Entertainment has been
arranged for the square dancers to do a return performance , and
possible have the High School swing band for the first time . Raffle
tickets were distributed to Commission members to begin selling for
the quilt raffle . The Commission voted to purchase an advertisement
in the "Peddler" for $35 .
Existing officers were nominated to serve another term , all agreed .
The meeting was adjourned at 9 :05 P .M .
Respectfully submitted ,
Q� Al,z
Tom Hopkins
Secretary