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Elgin Heritage Commission
January 5, 2016
Minutes
The meeting of the Elgin Heritage Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers by Chairman
John Wiedmeyer.
Members Present: Elizabeth Femal, George Rowe, Judith Van Dusen, Scott Savel, Steve Thoren, Tom Krebsbach, Rebecca Hunter, Judith Rivera and John Wiedmeyer
Members
Absent: None
Others Present: None
City Staff Present: Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation Planner
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Commissioner Rowe to approve the
November 3, 2015 minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hunter.
The motion passed 9-0.
Recognize Persons Present: None
Plaque applications:
1262 W. Highland
Avenue – Commissioner Hunter reminded the Commission that only two Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog houses have been plaqued. She also stated that at the time when the Commission created
this specific plaque, it was agreed to only include Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog houses and not include the other mail order companies. It was also agreed at that time, that the
Commission should follow the same requirements as the Heritage Plaque applications. Chairman Wiedmeyer stated that the Commission should reconsider having the other mail order houses
included in this group as there has been so few Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog houses that have plaques. Commissioner Van Dusen stated that 1262 W. Highland is in really great shape
and retains much of its original features. Chairman Wiedmeyer pointed out that the historic significance in the application was lacking and would like the applicant to provide a paragraph
indicating a lineage of who lived on the property, and any other information the applicant can find about the original owner. The Commission agreed that a paragraph should be submitted
that highlights the history of the home and its past owners as this information will be placed on the www.historicelgin.com website. Commissioner Femal stated that there is strong evidence
that it was a Sears, Roebuck and Company home but still would like to see the history of the original owners. Commissioner Hunter stated that she would like to have two things changed
on the