Will County Historic Preservation Commission met March 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Sandy Vasko called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Curt Paddock | Absent | ||
| Sandy Vasko | Chairwoman | Present | |
| Daniel Seggebruch | Vice-Chairman | Present | |
| Ann Marie Nagel | Secretary | Late | 7:05 PM |
| Matt Galik | Present | ||
| Judy Panozzo | Present | ||
| William McCollum | Present | ||
| John Kiefner | Present |
2. ROLL CALL - ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
A quorum was present.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Galik made a motion to approve the agenda which was seconded by Panozzo. The motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting - Jan 8, 2020 7:00 PM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William McCollum
SECONDER: Daniel Seggebruch, Vice-Chairman
AYES: Vasko, Seggebruch, Nagel, Galik, Panozzo, McCollum, Kiefner
ABSENT: Paddock
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
6. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chairwoman Vasko discussed the Casseday House located in the City of Joliet. When we were bracing up one of the windows, we could see the stone wall. Half of that stone wall was limestone and the other half is aggregate with mortar. All of the walls had to be braced. In the 2 story section, the first floor was solid. The second floor and the shorter section was aggregate. Then, we found out that we didn't own the lot and we can never own the lot because it's owned by the City and the City can't give it away. They can sell it for 80% of the appraised value. Right now we are renting it on a 99 year lease from the City. Then, the guy we were dealing with at Thorton's in December is not the guy that we are now dealing with. The new guy called and said he didn't approve the movers and he is not going to pay them. The mover said the next check is due today and we're going to take the steel away if you don't pay it. Much of this would have been avoided if we had done it in a timely manner. We're not giving up. There were concerns as to why it was going to be an African American Museum and not a Hispanic Museum. Vasko stated that she has enough items in her museum to get the African American Museum started and has nothing for the Hispanic Museum. We did ask Thorton's for windows because the windows were stolen when they owned it.
7. STAFF'S REPORT
A. Discussion of Plainfield Workshop from 2/19
Farrell said the workshop was very technical and very much oriented towards Staff. Under the International Building Code, which most municipalities and counties should be operating under, there is a pathway to compliance. There is a give and a take. It's not all or nothing.
B. St. Paul's Cemetery Landmark Nomination Received
Farrell distributed the Monee surveys. Christi Holston was wondering if we were interested in doing another traveling meeting there in 2020. Seggebruch said she is probably hoping we could do the plaque presentation while we are there. Vasko suggested since there is a public comment part of it, maybe we could do that there. That would make it more convenient to come there instead of having to come to Joliet.
Lisa Napoles said we received the nomination. The application was reviewed and a review letter has been sent. We will have to submit an Inter-Governmental agreement to the Village of Monee because the cemetery is in the Village. That agreement was sent out today and I have started on preparing the nomination.
Vasko suggested shooting for May to get this done.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. App Update
Farrell talked to Howard and he has worked on the direction capability of the app so it will default to whatever map you use. He is still working on the multiple images and the audio.
B. 2020 Goals & Objectives Progress Updates
Farrell distributed the goals and objectives.
Farrell spoke with Gina regarding the Moran Homestead nomination and she is still extremely interested in proceeding with the nomination.
The RFP/RFQ is more internal for Staff on how they want to attack it. We're talking about also working on a Comprehensive Plan on the zoning/planning side of things. Just seeing if we want to lump these 2 together or not.
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. FY21 Budget Proposal
Farrell did some research on the funds for conference attendance. She looked at it historically, gave a little cushion and presented an amount of $5,000 for conferences. The other items on the list are what were decided on in the January meeting.
Nagel made a motion to approve the budget request. McCollum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
2. 2020 Landmark Monitoring
Farrell distributed a list of landmarks that need to be monitored. Discussion took place as to who was going to be visiting each one of the locations. Nagel suggested that Regal Farms be added to the list.
10. COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION
Galik was talking with Lisa at Landmarks Illinois and Lisa stressed concerns over the website. Vasko indicated that IT refuses to give us our own domain name and our own website that is different from the County's. Farrell recommended that you find a preservation website that you would like to have, send her the link via email and she will go to Mike Shay and show him. Phil Mock suggested applying for a grant to build a new website. The only problem would be that Mike Shay may not allow that website to link to the County's website.
Nagel announced that St. John's Church is in the process of doing a new roof. It is going to be the same materials but they are looking at possibly changing the color if that would be okay. The steeple will be repaired and will remain metal. Vasko indicated that the color doesn't matter. Seggebruch suggested doing a COA. Farrell will send Nagel the application.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Farrell announced that the Frankfort Preservation Commission is looking for a new member. If anyone knows a Village of Frankfort resident whom may be interested in this, please have them contact Marcia Steward.
Phil Mock announced that he will not be able to attend the meeting next month. If you need someone, Chris Wise could attend the meeting. Farrell and Vasko both indicated that they thought they would be fine.
Vasko thanked everyone for coming to her husband's funeral and all those who sent cards and letters.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Kiefner made a motion to adjourn at 8:16 PM, seconded by Nagel, which was passed unanimously.
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