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THE CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
APRIL 5, 1994
The regular meeting of the McHenry Landmark Commission was brought
to order by Larry Huck at 7:20 p.m. Members present were: Marya
Dixon, Adele Froehlich, Tom Bolger, Ruth Fenwick, Barb Byron, Carol
Jean Smith, Lori Wilhelm, Donnabelle Doherty, and Debbie Lane. Carl
Fredrickson arrived at 7:25 p.m. There were no guests.
MINUTES
can asked to change the wording to read "Thank you to Carol Jean
and her Committee for the help in the revision of the Plaque Program
forms." It was approved by Tom and seconded by Barb. All members
approved.
\—') PLAQUE PROGRAM
The new revision of the City of McHenry Landmark Plaque Program was
read over and proofed. The last page of research and sources of
information will be added. Motion by Barb to accept the revision of
the plaguing form and seconded by Adele. All members approved.
The plaque for Landmark School was approved by the Committee. It
will be plaque No. 16 and will read McHenry School - Landmark School
1894-1994. It will be made of black granite and set into the wall
at the front door of the school .
NORTHWESTERN HOTEL
The letter that Lori wrote to send to the Mayor was postponed until
all of the members could get a chance to drive by the Hotel and see
what was done. We will discuss this building at the next meeting
and decide if the plaque should be removed.
FINANCIAL REPORT
We have a $865.72 balance in the City account and $2,669.53 in the
Facade Improvement savings account. Motion by Lori to accept the
budget report and seconded by Ruth. All members approved.
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DISPLAY BOXES
It was decided to change the color but do the same artwork for the
signs for the display boxes on Green, Main, and Riverside Dr. Jay
Weber will get some estimates from silk-screen printers for the May
meeting. The box on Green St. has been finished by Mr. Steffen (the
carpenter). A motion by Jean to approve $150.00 a box for the
artwork to finish the boxes and seconded by Barb. All members
approved.
MISCELLANEOUS
Carol Jean went to a City Council meeting and circulated a
Certificate of Appreciation. It was explained to the City Council .
Jean and Carl will attempt to go the the next meeting. Jean will
distribute copies of our Plaguing Program to the Council . She will
inform the members of the Council of the calls she receives from
people inquiring about the Commission.
Tom Bolger was named Chairman to go over and revise the Facade Grant
Program due to his banking experience. Tom and Debbie will review
and upgrade this program. They will research if the banks will
offer any low interest rates for renovation and how business owners
can apply for these loans. Motion by Carol and seconded by Barb to
approve this nomination. All members approved.
Jean will contact Mike Ward about doing a slide program. Lori will
research the Federal Program called Main St. U.S.A. We would like
to do one of these programs as soon as possible. Barb will get the
names of the business owners so we can send postcards to survey the
best time for the business owners to attend.
It was approved by the members to send $50.00 to Scott Wilhelm for
all the printing and $5.00 to Rich McGrath of the Old Home Support
Group. Carol Jean will get Rich's address to Chris.
Motion by Adele, seconded by Larry, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. All
members approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Marya Dixon
Secretary