Kendall County Historic Preservation Commission met March 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commission:
Call To Order
Chairwoman Heiman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Elizabeth Flowers, Kristine Heiman, and Jeff Wehrli
Absent: Melissa Maye
Also present: Matt Asselmeier, Senior Planner
In the audience: None
Approval Of Agenda
Mr. Wehrli made a motion, seconded by Ms. Flowers, to approve the agenda as presented. With a voice vote of three ayes, the motion carried.
Approval Of Minutes
Ms. Flowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wehrli, to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2018, meeting and from the February 21, 2018 special meeting. With a voice vote of three ayes, the motion carried.
Chairman’s Report
None
Public Comment
None
New Business
Discussion of Participation in Community Events
Discussion occurred regarding PrairieFest and having a booth at the Kendall County Fair. The desire of the Commission was to have at least one (1) other group partner with the Commission for PrairieFest. Mr. Asselmeier will reach out to the other historic preservation groups to see if they are interested in partnering with the Commission at PrairieFest. Ms. Flowers will reach out to see if rental space inside at the Kendall County Fair was possible, if the booth had to be staffed the entire time, and the fees for booth space.
Approval of Booth and Fee for Prairie Expo Village June 14-17, 2018
Commissioners would like a different location for the booth space, if possible. Commissioners will review this at the April meeting.
Approval of a Proclamation Declaring May Historic Preservation Month in Kendall County
Ms. Flowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wehrli, to recommend approval of a proclamation declaring May Historic Preservation Month in Kendall County. With a voice vote of three ayes, the motion carried. The Commission would like this proclamation to occur at the May 1st County Board meeting.
Approval of a Letter to the Editor RE: Historic Preservation
The consensus of the Commission was to wait until the April meeting before approving the letter.
Old Business
Follow-Up on Meeting with other Historic Preservation Organizations
Mr. Asselmeier presented the press release that was sent to the media after the event. Chairwoman Heiman was
pleased with the attendance; she wished that more time would have been available. Commissioners liked the presentations.
Review and Recommendation on Historic Preservation Ordinance
Commissioners reviewed the Historic Preservation Ordinance with the proposed revisions from the December meeting. Chairwoman Heiman noted that Ms. Maye had some notes and recommendations on the proposal.
The matter will be brought back for the April meeting for further discussion.
Centennial Farm Mapping Project
Mr. Asselmeier presented pictures of 3576A Plainfield Road and 1761 Caton Farm Road. Mr. Asselmeier noted that the Plainfield Road property was undergoing a residing project. The consensus of the Commission was to send a letter to the owner of 1761 Caton Farm Road to see if they would like to designate their home as historic.
Selecting Homes for Plaques
Mr. Asselmeier noted that none of the property owners sent letters desiring historic designation.
Millbrook Bridge Update
Chairwoman Heiman felt that the recent meeting at the Forest Preserve Committee of the Whole was very informative. Without assistance from the Village of Millbrook, the bridge will be demolished. Commissioners felt that the Historic Preservation Commission has done all that it can do given the circumstances.
Correspondence
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Ms. Flowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wehrli, to adjourn. With a voice vote of three ayes, the motion carried. The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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