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THE CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
MAY 3, 1994
The regular meeting of the McHenry Landmark Commission was brought
to order at 7:20 p.m. at the McHenry Municipal Center. Members
present were: Marya Dixon, Adele Froehlich, Carl Fredrickson, Barb
Byron, Carol Jean Smith, Lori Wilhelm, and Donnabelle Doherty.
Members absent were: Larry Huck, Debbie Lane, and Tom Bolger. Our
special guests were Gloria Mack (McHenry County Historic Commission)
and Pam Althoff (our new City Clerk) .
MINUTES
There was a question on the amount of money owed to Scott Wilhelm.
Jean thought it was only $15.00. The understanding of the
Commission was that it was for the amount of $50.00. Scott has
received the monies. The minutes were approved as read. Motion was
made by Barb and seconded by Donnabelle.
PLAQUE PROGRAM
Invitations have been sent to the members of the Landmark Commission
for the program and plaguing of the Landmark School . Carl will be
presenting the plaque and we would like to see all the members
present. The date is scheduled for May 22, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. Lori
and some of the members will be selling shirts after the program.
NORTHWESTERN HOTEL
We didn't have a forum so therefore the Northwestern Hotel will be
discussed and voted on at the next meeting.
GUESTS
Gloria Mack of the McHenry County Historic Commission talked to us
about their organization and what they are doing at this time. She
told us about the National Trust and that there's grant money
available to restore downtown business areas. The Historic
Commission has received a certified local government status and can
apply for state funds. She told us we must design an ordinance to
protect our old buildings and to join the National Trust. Mrs. Mack
gave us literature on different programs. We will give Jerry
Peterson copies as well . We appreciate her input and help.
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GUESTS (Continued)
Pam Althoff (our new City Clerk ) is very interested in the
preservation of the City. She expressed that she will help us all
she can and will attempt to attend our meetings. We enjoyed meeting
both of these ladies and thanked them for coming.
DISPLAY BOXES
Donnabelle reported that the boxes were finished. The total price
was $285.00 ,for all three. Marya reported that one estimate was
received for $225.00 per box. Other estimates are needed and Marya
will call Carl as soon as they are received. Jean made a motion to
allow Carl to decide and to accept the lowest bid without approval
of the Board. Motion was seconded by Barb.
MISCELLANEOUS
Carl will speak to John Lobaito (our Building and Zoning Director)
about the Simon and Tonyan homes on the corner of Richmond Road and
Pearl Street. They have no historical significance so they may be
removed or demolished. The Unti building on the northeast corner of
Elm and Green Street has been sold. The Gladstone building on Green
Street will be remodeled. • These sites will be discussed at the next
meeting.
Jean will attend the Illinois Preservation Program at Northern
Illinois University in DeKalb, IL on June 2 through June 5th. Pam
Althoff expressed that she would like to attend.
We have received a good response to the letters Jean sent out to the
homeowners about receiving a certificate to honor their homes.
Pictures will be taken with a Commission member and the owners.
Jean asked for volunteers and she will ask Brent Lane to take the
photos.
All members received the demolition draft. We are to read it and
express our comments at the next meeting. Jean will attend the next
City Council meeting. She will speak about the new history display
boxes and the plaguing of Landmark School .
Motion by Donnabelle, seconded by Adele, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
All members approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Marya Dixon
Secretary