HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 8/6/1991 - Landmark Commission City of McHenry
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CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
August 6, 1991
Clerk's Office and
Administration
(815)363-2100
FAX: (815)363-2119 The regular monthly meeting of the City of McHenry Landmark
Public works. Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. , August 6, 1991 in the
Building and Zoning City Council Chambers. Members present were: Marya Dixon,
(815)363-2170 Donnabelle Doherty, Adele Froehlich, Jesse Freund, Tom Hopkins,
Parks and David Mohan, Carol Jean Smith, Lori Wilhelm, Barb Byron, Carl
Recreation Fredrickson, and Ruth Fenwick.
(815)363-2160
Police The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved by
(Non-Emergency) unanimous vote. Jesse questioned the joining of the McHenry County
(8151 363-2200 Historical Society. It was explained by Tom to his satisfaction.
There was no financial report.
Mayor FIESTA DAYS BOOTH RESULTS
Nft*rilliam.1. Busse Tom reported that the quilt ticket sales amounted to $85.00 for that
day and this was considered good.
City Clerk
Barbara E. Gilpin
QUILT RAFFLE
Treasurer Jean Smith has agreed to organize the sale of quilt raffle tickets.
Lillian Cairns She passed a schedule around to the commission for signing up for
times to sell . Jean stated she needs small posters for stores; and
Aldermen three signs: one each for the Chamber, the City Clerk's office and
WARl,1 the Library. Lori said she would take care of making those.
William 1. Bolger
Toni Donahue TOUR AND DEMONSTRATIONS
WARD2 Lori reported that the progress of the Heritage Tour was not going
Gary W. Lieder well and we were far behind with arrangements. She suggested that
Terence W. Locke we consider canceling the tour and demonstrations. She suggested
WARD 3 that we should concentrate on the sale of raffle tickets and perhaps
Raymond Smith realize a very good profit from only that.
Dennis L. Adams
WARD4 Carl stated that he had lined up two demonstrators. Marya reported
Ceciliaserritella she was having a difficult time securing homes for the tour. Barb
Randy Patterson was not able to find anyone for a car show. Discussion followed and
Donnabelle called for a show of hands in favor of canceling the
tour. The vote was unanimously in favor of cancellation. Carl said
he would call the demonstrators and inform them. It was decided
that the quilt raffle would be our main focus thru September 15th,
when the drawing for the quilt would take place on the steps of
Landmark School at 2:00 p.m.
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Adele stated that she had two dates set for a TV interview and a
radio interview which we will now use to promote our raffle.
Tom presented an idea for future consideration; The idea being that
we should concentrate our efforts around activities and public
programs that would be educational and informative. Tom offered
that the only way to change the attitude of the citizens of McHenry
is to educate our young people as to the importance and value of
preserving our heritage, both historical and architectural . The
commission agreed that education is more important than fund raising.
Tom asked the commission to be thinking about whether we want to
have a home tour sometime in the future. We will discuss the
possibilities at our next month's meeting. Tom will have a list of
subcommittees for our consideration.
DEMOLITION ORDINANCE
Tom reported that he found news articles on demolition problems in
other communities. He said it supported our thoughts that an
ordinance is necessary.
Newly appointed member, Ruth Fenwick, stated that she recently
learned that Landmark School will soon celebrate it's 100th
birthday. It was suggested that the building should be plagued. It
was agreed that this should be pursued.
General discussion was held on the state of disrepair and overall
poor condition of Green Street business district.
Jean made a request that anyone knowing of a location we might use
to sell our raffle tickets, should please give her a call .
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Wilhelm
Secretary