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Joint Meeting of the Landmarks & District Designation and Public Outreach Subcommittees
Record of Minutes Date: June 7, 2018 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Commissioner Hagen called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners
Hagen, Olsen, Schmidt, and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioners Barvian, Derrick,
Hendricksen, Lucas, and Rapp were absent. Also in Attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The LDDC and Public Outreach Joint Meeting minutes dated May 3, 2018 were approved.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS Illinois General Assembly Bill to Improve & Expand Historic Tax Credit Program
Chairman Bortel provided a summary about the bill and tax credit. Commissioner Derrick asked what changed. Mr. Proulx indicated that only a federal tax credit existed and now there will be a state tax credit and owners will be able to get the federal and state tax credit.
COA for Fence at 15017 S. Bartlett Ave. Mr. Proulx explained the owner of the property wants to put in a fence. Chairman Bortel asked if the
owner wants a split-rail or picket fence. Mr. Proulx stated split-rail fence. Chairman Bortel implied that the HPC would not approve a split-rail fence and suggested a picket fence would be more appropriate.
Chairman Bortel suggested the owner to provide more details on the type of fence, such as a picture. Mr.
Proulx state he will contact the owner to advise them of the next steps.
COA for Roof at 14915 S. Bartlett Ave.
Mr. Proulx explained the owner was in a rush and he determined it was maintenance, so the owner does not require a COA.
DISCUSSION Chairman Bortel discussed the Farnsworth House tour scheduled on June 10, 2018.
Chairman Bortel indicated he is working on the nomination for the Plymouth Congregational Church on Lockport Street and provided a brief history. Chairman Bortel stated he is going to contact the owner of
the Bate’s house about landmarking. Mr. Proulx stated the owner of Volar wants to add a raised patio and change some of the windows. Mr.
Proulx indicated the owner will need to go before the HPC for a COA. Commissioner Olsen asked why the owner is looking to change the house. Mr. Proulx indicated it will be a different restaurant and they
want to showcase the inside.
Commissioner Schmidt provided an updated on the Baker house.
Mr. Proulx provided an update on Station One, the Baci Building, and asked Commissioner Schmidt to give an update on the grain elevator building. Commissioner Schmidt provided an update.
ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary