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Record of Minutes
Date: August 12, 2021 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken: Commissioners Barvian, Hagen, Hendricksen, Lucas, Rapp, Schmidt, and Chairman
Bortel were present. Commissioners Derrick, and Olsen were absent.
Also, in attendance: Jessica Gal, Associate Planner
Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Hagen.
Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion approve the to the Historic Preservation Commission minutes
dated June 10, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Rapp. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0
opposed. Motion carried 7-0.
CHAIR’S COMMENTS
Chairman Bortel reminded the commission about the virtual CAMP being offered by the National
Association for Preservation Commission.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
No Commissioners Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comments.
OLD BUSINESS
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Chairman Bortel provided the updates that were made to the nomination. Ms. Gal stated the Village
Board will review the nomination at their September 20th meeting.
Commissioner Hendricksen indicated that the nomination has been improved based on feedback from the
public and the floor plan helps the nomination. Chairman Bortel agreed.
Commissioner Hendericksen made a motion to recommend approval of the landmark designation for
the property known as the Drew-Sennitt residence, located at 24126 W. Chicago Street, based on
the criteria outlined in the staff report and landmark nomination form.
Second by Commissioner Schmidt. Roll Call: Barvian, yes; Hagen, yes; Hendericksen, yes; Lucas, yes;
Rapp, yes; Schmidt, ; yes; and Bortel, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
No New Business.
DISCUSSION
Chairman Bortel stated he and Commissioner Schmidt are working on a nomination for northeast corner
of Des Plaines and Ottawa.
Commissioner Schmidt asked the status of the house on Route 59. Ms. Gal stated the applicant is still
working on the plans and they will need to present to the HPC for COA and the Plan Commission and
Village Board for Site Plan Review.
Chairman Bortel asked if there is any update on the Des Plaines St. Hotel. Commissioner Schmidt stated
no update.
Commissioner Schmidt asked if there is an update on the Lockport St. Alternative Analysis. Chairman
Bortel stated there is no update on Lockport St. demo or the Uptown Tap COA.
Chairman Bortel stated they have asked Public Works to attend the September LDDC meeting regarding
the eastside of Lockport St. sewer, street and sidewalk improvement and its effect to the Eastside Historic
District. Ms. Gal indicated staff is trying to coordinate the meeting. Chairman Bortel stated the State has
sent an email regard the improvements.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Barvian made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hendericksen seconded the motion.
Voice vote. All in favor; 0 opposed. Motion carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary