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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 3/5/2024 - Landmark CommissionLandmark Commission Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 Page 1 McHenry Landmark Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 Call to Order The Landmark Commission of the City of McHenry, Illinois, met at McHenry City Hall, 333 S Green St, on Tuesday, January 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call Deputy Clerk Johnson called the roll. Roll call: Members present: Zelina Paluch, Marian Olson, Michele Smith, Carol Buss, Celeste Heidemann, Thomas Hillier. Absent: Kathryn Frey, Marta Martin, Beth Staley Public Comments No members of the public were present to offer comments. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes A motion as made by Carol Buss and seconded by Marian Olson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Approved by unanimous vote. Mission Statement Clerk Johnson handed out the wording from the City’s Code of Ordinances that explained what the rules and duties of the Landmark Commission. Members will review the document and will return to the next meeting to discuss if any changes to the wording are appropriate. Farm Shawn Strach, an Alderman for the City of McHenry, was present and discussed what current plans are for the Mass Barn property and how some activities are being planned for the Petersen Farm. Finance Report Clerk Johnson explained that the Landmark Commission has $5,500 this year that they are able to spend as needed. So far the Commission has spent $3,093.95, which mostly was for producing the videos. That leaves $2,406.05 through the end of the fiscal year. It was assumed that the remaining money would be used for plaques if needed. Media – Video Update – DVD Commission members discussed how good the videos turned out, and that they can be seen online. It was discussed if those videos could or should be turned into DVDs for the public. Landmark Commission Meeting Minutes March 5, 2024 Page 2 Historic Plaques – Letters It was discussed that Landmark members did a survey to find out which plaqued properties were missing their plaques, and that an attempt was made to contact those property owners to see if they wanted new plaques. Members were usure the status of this issue. Calendar of Events for 2024 Possible events for 2024 included the school field trips and nursing home visits. No decisions were made on the topic. Display Case Members discussed if the display cases around town were going to be refurbished. Clerk Johnson explained that the Chamber of Commerce had plans to replace one of those with a digital kiosk, and that the City may also replace one with a digital kiosk at a different downtown area. One idea was to have the trades department at the high school refurbish any others that may need attention. School Field Trip Kathryn Frey is in charge of planning the school field trip, but she was absent from the meeting. Clerk Johnson will contact her to see if that is still being planned. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.