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Home My WebLink AboutEHC Reg 04-05-16 apprvd 06-07-16City of Elgin Elgin Heritage Commission April 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: George Rowe, Judith Van Dusen, Scott Savel, Steve Thoren, Rebecca Hunter, and John Wiedmeyer Members Absent: Tom Krebsbach, Elizabeth Femal, Judith Rivera Others Present: Betsy Couture City Staff Present: Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation Planner Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Commissioner Savel to approve the March 1, 2016 minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thoren. The motion passed 6-0. Recognize Persons Present: Betsy Couture, Downtown Neighborhood Association – Design Committee representative Plaque applications: 442 Du Page Street – The plaque nomination received the following average scores: Historic Significance 8.83; Architectural Significance: 8.00; Current Maintenance: 9.17. A motion was made by Commissioner Thoren to approve awarding the plaque for the property with the inscription that would read O. & H. Hinsdell (abbreviated for Oliver and Harriet Hinsdell), 1888. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Van Dusen. The motion passed 6-0. 1136 Bellevue Avenue – Chairman Wiedmeyer commented that he’d like to see more genealogical information regarding the original owners. Commissioner Van Dusen stated that she’d be happy to help Commissioner Hunter find that information. Chairman Wiedmeyer noted that there is still enough content in the plaque nomination to vote tonight but would like the additional materials sent to Staff prior to the Mayor’s Awards. The plaque nomination received the following average scores: Historic Significance 6.8; Architectural Significance: 8.0; Current Maintenance: 7.4. A motion was made by Commissioner Rowe to approve awarding the plaque for the property with the inscription that would read A. & E. Geldmacher (abbreviated for August and Eliza Geldmacher), 1915. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thoren.