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Elgin Heritage Commission
April 2, 2013
A. The meeting of the Elgin Heritage Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers by Chairman Bill Briska.
1. Members Present: William Briska, Elizabeth Femal, Rebecca Hunter,Tom
Krebsbach, William Ristow,Judith Rivera, Scott Savel, and
John Wiedmeyer
2. Members Absent: James Halik
3. Others Present: None
4. City Staff Present: Amy Munro, Historic Preservation and Grants Planner
B. Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Commissioner Wiedmeyer to approve the March 5, 2013
minutes. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hunter. The motion passed 4-0 with
two abstentions(Ristow and Savel)
C. Recognize Persons Present: None.
D. Plaque Applications: None.
E. Old Business
1. Cell phone tour on website
Ms. Munro has continued to work with the City's website manager to design a
webpage incorporating the cell phone tour digital files. Upon receipt of bids from
graphic designers, it appears that the cost to create the mapping graphic may be
approximately$375.00. Ms. Munro requested approval for the graphic design
costs.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bill Ristow to approve the graphic design
expense. Motion seconded by Commissioner Wiedmeyer. The motion passed 5-0.
2. Re-installation of the Illinois Watch Case Company Historical Marker
Ms. Munro was advised by the Public Works Department that additional
expenses may be incurred on the re-installation of the marker and requested
approval for the expenses.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bill Ristow to approve expenses not to
exceed$250.00 for the re-installation of the sign. Motion seconded by
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Commissioner Hunter. The motion passed 7-0.
3. Preservation Month/Mayor's Awards
Ms. Munro provided Commissioners with a mock-up of the 2013 Preservation
Month Brochure. Commissioners provided their revisions.The brochure will be
made available in print and online formats.
4. Historic Rehabilitation Grants
Ms. Munro reported that the deadline for the 2013 Historic Rehabilitation Grants
is April 5, 2013 and asked Commissioners to let her know of their interest in
serving on the grant review subcommittee for a meeting that will be scheduled
in mid-April.
5. Reports from Neighborhood Groups on heritage related activities
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Chairman Briska provided an update on the Annual Historic House Walk.The
event which will occur on September 7, 2013 include the Wing Mansion will also
include five additional homes.
F. New Business
1. Elgin Heritage Commission Appointment
Munro reported that Commissioner Ristow and Commissioner Kresbach's terms
will expire on May 1. Due to his two-term service, Commissioner Ristow's
position will require a replacement. Until a replacement is found, Commissioner
Ristow will serve until his vacancy is filled. Chairman Briska asked Commissioner
Kresbach if he was interested in continuing to serve. Commissioner Kresbach
stated his willingness to be re-appointed.
G. Staff Announcements, Other Business:
1. Staff Announcements
Regional Historic Preservation Events
Ms. Munro provided details on a historic preservation workshop to be held in
Lockport, IL on April 26, 2013 and also reminded Commissioners of the Annual
State Historic Preservation Conference will be held in Evanston on June 27- 29,
2013. She let Commissioners know that there is funding in the budget to cover
the registration and travel costs and encouraged Commissioners to consider
attending.
H. Adjournment
A motion made by Commissioner Weidmeyer to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Femal and passed unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ani i\VAktr-
Amy Munro
Historic Preservation and Grants Planner