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Record of Minutes
Date: February 10, 2022 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Roll call: Commissioners Barvian, Derrick, Hagen, Olsen, Schmidt, and Chairman Bortel were present.
Commissioner Rapp was absent.
Also, in attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; and Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner
Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag.
CHAIR’S COMMENTS
Chairman Bortel reminded the commission about the Kendall County Historic Preservation meeting on
the 16th of February.
Chairman Bortel announced Yuchen Ding last day at the Village will be Friday and announced the
resignation of Commissioner Hendricksen. Chairman Bortel discussed the current vacancies and what
commissioner are up for reappointment. Chairman Bortel stated staff has suggested taking the HPC to a
7-commissioner committee and asked for the commissioner’s input. Mr. Proulx explained the logic to
reducing the number of commissioners and if there is a reduction in commissioner a text amendment
(ordinance change) would need to be approved by the Village Board. Chairman Bortel stated in the
beginning the HPC was doing more work so that was the reason to have a larger commission but now
there is a lot less happening. Commissioner Hagen asked if there is only one subcommittee. Chairman
Bortel stated there is still two subcommittees but there has not been an activity with the Public Outreach
subcommittee. Commissioner Hagen asked what the process for an ordinance change is. Mr. Proulx
explained the text amendment process. Commissioner Olsen asked what the procedure for new HPC
applicants is. Mr. Proulx explained how the village handles filling vacancies and explained the ex-officio
role. Chairman Bortel asked the commission how they feel about having one ex-officio. Commissioner
Derrick asked if he is suggesting have 7 commissioners and 1 ex-officio. Chairman Bortel confirmed.
Commissioner Derrick asked if ex-officio could speak during the meeting. Mr. Proulx stated the ex-
officio can participate in the meeting but would not be able to vote. The commissioners decide to not
change the number of commissioners and to post the vacancies and see how many applicants apply and
then consider having one ex-officio.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
No Commissioner Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comments.
WORKSHOP
Unfortunately, Mr. Blakemore was not able to attend the meeting, so the HPC will present to him at
upcoming Landmarks and District Designation Subcommittee meeting.
Chairman Bortel did a short presentation on the HPC for the public that was in attendance.
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ADJOURN
Commissioner Derrick made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Barvian seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary