City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole met Feb. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Present Brian Bessler, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Aaron Mikottis, Sara Stovall and Steven Wright Absent Quinn Adamowski, Mary Beth Gannon and Kevin Heinemann
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 27, 2021 Joliet Historic Preservation Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Aaron Mikottis, seconded by Kailee Lowry, to approve the October 27, 2021 Joliet Historic Preservation Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Bessler, Johnson, Lowry, Stovall and Wright
Absent: Adamowski, Beth Gannon and Heinemann
Abstain: Merwin and Mikottis
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS
a. Staff Report
Ms. Bernhard will give the staff report at the Historic Preservation Commission Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole (COW)
There was no discussion on this subject.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Discussion of Memo on Designation Standards / Criteria and Certificate of Appropriateness Best Practices
Ms. Bernhard introduced Mr. Nicholas P. Kalogeresis, AICP, Associate Principal, from The Lakota Group. At the Commission’s request, the Lakota Group was consulted to assist the Commission on key issues and concerns related to the local designation of landmarks and historic districts and the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness for certain landmark properties. Mr. Kalogeresis held a discussion with the Commissioners about the memorandum, which summarized their response to the key issues and concerns raised by the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Candace Johnson, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Bessler, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Mikottis, Stovall and Wright Absent: Adamowski, Beth Gannon and Heinemann
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