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CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
May 4, 1993
The regular meeting of the McHenry Landmark Commission was brought
to order at 7:30 p.m. at the at the McHenry Municipal Center.
Members present were: Barbara Byron, Marya Dixon, Donnabelle
Doherty, Adele Froehlich, Jesse Freund, Tom Hopkins, Carl
Fredrickson, Jean Smith, Larry Huck, and Lori Wilhelm.
MINUTES
e minutes were approved as read.
FINANCIAL REPORT
'Carl reported a balance of $1628.96. We received $52.00 from our
public program. Total expenditures for the year was $1423.04.
Carl asked the members if we need a letter of resignation from Rev.
Phyllis Mueller. It is required.
Carl said that he would contact Jerry Peterson to inquire about
carrying over the $52.00 as a free standing fund.
ILLINOIS PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
Carl stated that the dates of the conference were June 3 - 5th. If
anyone would like to attend, please let Carl know.
DEMOLITION
Tom reported that the house at 1618 N. Richmond Rd. was the Meyer
farm. It was purchased from the John Meyer family by Maurice
Gladstone in the early forties. Tom said he went into the building
and figures the house was built before the 1900's. It could be over
100 years old. The house is well built and could be moved although
the asbestos siding is a problem. Tom checked with three movers,
one of which was Rick Bott, who said the house is probably from
1865-1885. He was not interested in salvage. Tom said he sent
another letter to the City building office and asked for more time.
He said if we publicize it and can find someone interested in moving
it, that Target will wait 45 days before the demolition. Tom said
we will put anyone interested in touch with Target. Carl wondered
whether we would be liable for asbestos violation in this instance.
DEMOLITION ORDINANCE
Carl suggested that we should establish a new focus on the Facade
Improvement Grant now that we have a new Mayor. With our new
members on the Building Commission perhaps we can get our demolition
ordinance passsed. We need to ask Barb Gilpin what steps to take.
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FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Carl questioned whether we should focus on one part of the business
district at a time. Jean said we can't do that because we have so
few people applying for it. Carl said he would have copies made of
the Grant Program for us to review. We could decide what areas of
the business community should be eligible. Jean made a motion that
we redefine the Grant Program with limits to the historic downtown
areas. We should develop a map to indicate these special areas.
Jesse seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Carl stated that changes in the Grant Program should be tied to our
request of the City to permit us to establish a Stand Alone Fund
since this money would support the grants.
COUNTY HIST. SOCIETY FAIR: JUNE 27, 1993 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Carl suggested that we should be involved with a booth. Our fire
maps would be on display. Lori suggested that we have sweatshirts
printed with her drawing of Landmark School and lettering pertaining
to the 100th anniversary. These could be sold throughout the summer
and certainly next year. Carl said we should check with Nancy
Fike. A motion was made that we do this by Barb Byron, seconded by
Jean Smith, and passed.
LANDMARK SCHOOL PLAQUING
Lori reported that she received a letter from Scott Josephs, a fifth
grade student at Landmark School stating that he would like to help
to get the ball rolling on the plaguing of the school . The members
agreed that this would be a great way to do it, (through a student
to the school board). Lori said she would get an application and a
history to him and help him accomplish this.
FALL PROGRAM
Jean said she would like to have a date set for our fall program as
soon as possible.
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Wilhelm
Secretary