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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/5/1991 - Landmark Commission City of McHenry 4 _+_,i i 7igi I�rr unIt�.. 333 South Green Street ��"�. _ ��� ,`y%��� McHenry, Illinois 60050 THE CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION November 5, 1991 Clerk's Office and Administration (815)363-2100 FAX: (815)363-2us The regular monthly meeting of the City of McHenry Landmark Public works. Commission was called to order at 7:45 p.m. , for the first time in Building and zoning the City Council conference room of the new McHenry Governmental (8151363-2170 Center. Members present were: Marya Dixon, Donnabelle Doherty, Parks and Adele Froehlich, Jesse Freund, Tom Hopkins, Jean Smith and guest Recreation Barb Gilpin. (815)363-2160 Police The minutes of the previous meeting were amended to change the name (Non-Emergency) of Joe Martin to Joe King. The minutes were approved unanimously. (815)363-2200 NO FINANCIAL REPORT Tom Hopkins asked Barb Gilpin to see that we are provided with a financial report before our next meeting and that the report should Mayor separate Facade Improvement Grant funds from our City Budget funds. William.I. Busse PLAQUE APPLICATION FOR WEST MCHENRY BANK BUILDING City Clerk We visited the bank building fortourbefore n Barbara E. Gilpin a our meeting commenced. The tour was conducted by Mr. and Mrs. John Swierk. We Treasurer were all impressed with the progress so far, which was mainly 'Lilian Cairns gutting the inside to the bare brick walls. We viewed the basement and the old vault. We were surprised to see that the original Aldermen lettering on the front of the building was uncovered and it's gold WARD gilt still shiny. Tom suggested that we wait for the completion of William J. Bolger the renovation to vote on the grant. The members agreed. Tom stated Toni Donahue that the balance in the Facade Grant Fund is $1245. We must decide WARD2 how much we will grant to John Swierk. Gary W. Lieder Terence W. Locke COMMITTEE REPORTS: WARD 3 Raymond Smith Historic Sites DennisL. Adams Tom reminded Jesse and Donnabelle that they were responsible for WARD4 preparing what is needed for our vote on the Facade Grant. Barb Cecilia Serritella Gilpin said she found some pictures of old commercial buildings that Randy Patterson she will turn over to Jesse and Donnabelle. City Advisor Marya reported that the farm house on the Whiting Farm on Crystal Lake Rd. will be demolished. It is not in the city limits now but will be incorporated soon. We all agreed that we should look into what the county might do to prevent the demolition. Page 2 After some discussion about Landmark houses in and around our City it was brought to mind that the Bob Petersen farm on McCullom Lake Rd. was very old and in unchanged vintage condition. It was suggested that we should invite Mr. Petersen to talk with us about what he might have in mind for the future of his property. Publicity Adele reported that the Star Newspaper did not print our story on the quilt but the Herald did. She suggested that we should try to get our news items into the City newsletter. She feels it is more well read. STUDENT MEMBER We are without a student member on our Commission at this time and Tom Suggested we look into acquiring one. Jean volunteered to call Mr. Dodd at the East Campus High School for some likely candidates. We all agreed that it should be someone genuinely interested in local history and our work. LETTER TO THE CITY COUNCIL Tom presented a letter for approval by the members. This letter is to be sent to the City Council and the Mayor concerning the FS Farmer's Co-op Building and it's demolition. He added that Andy Halik of the Building and Zoning Dept. claims he told Tom that the FS building was about to be demolished. Tom does not recall this but admits it is possible. We all agreed that such information should be given to us in writing. The Commission approved the letter with some changes to strongly urge the Council to adopt the County ordinance for our own. Tom added that it would take much time and effort to enforce such an ordinance but it would be well worth it. Barb Gilpin said the next City Council meeting would be Nov. 13th at 8:00 p.m. We all agreed to be there 10 minutes before the meeting to read the letter to the Council and state our case. DEMOLITION Tom reported that Andy Halik told him about the demolition of the Freund building next to Sullivan's grocery on Elm St. It is condemned and full of rats. The Scarborough building on the corner of Court and Broad St. is in bad condition and the neighbors want it removed. We should look into it's architectural and historical value. Lori offered the members a set of goals for study and discussion at the next meeting. Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. �--- Respectfully submitted, Lori Wilhelm Secretary