City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission met April 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER
DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Present
Brian Bessler, Mary Beth Gannon, Kevin Heinemann, Candace Johnson, Sharon Merwin, Aaron Mikottis, Sara Stovall and Ken Spiegel
Absent Quinn Adamowski, Kailee Lowry and Steven Wright
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 23, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Aaron Mikottis, to approve the February 23, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Johnson, Merwin, Mikottis and Stovall
Abstain: Beth Gannon and Heinemann
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-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 read the staff report into the record.
The Lakota Group has nearly completed the Designated Historic Properties update. The Consultant has finished the St. John's Neighborhood Historic Resource Survey. Ms. Bernhard asked if the Commissioners have pictures to incorporate in the report. Ms. Bernhard gave an update the Downtown National Register of Historic Places work.
The Prison National Register Historic District project is still moving forward. Ms. Johnson announced that the windows on the US Steel Administrative Building will not close, the file cabinets still need to be removed. Ms. Bernhard said that the Will County Black History Committee is still working with different groups on the Casseday House. Ms. Bernhard announced the Railroad Museum at UD Tower work is almost complete. Ms. Bernhard talked about Historic Preservation Month. Ms. Bernhard gave an update on 205 S. Eastern Avenue, the commissioners discussed the issues at the site. Mr. Mikottis asked if there was an update on the St. Mary Carmelite site. Ms. Bernhard said there is only an approved demolition permit at this time, no new permits have been applied for. The demo work has started and has mostly been completed. Ms. Johnson said someone new owns 600 N. Broadway Street. Ms. Johnson noted that she is still working on the nomination for the former Boys and Girls club building on Taylor Street and needs Ms. Bernhard to send her some contact information. Mr. Mikottis asked about the Eliza Kelly school, which is a local historic landmark, Ms. Bernhard said it continues to be vacant.
b. Committee of the Whole (COW)
There was no discussion on this subject.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
a. Public Hearings Associated with 804 W. Marion Street
i. Petition L-1-2022: Local Historic Landmark Designation of 804 West Marion Street
ii. Petition LTHD-1-2022: Catalog Home Local Thematic Historic District Designation of 804 West Marion
iii. Petition LTHD-2-2022: Classic Bungalow Local Thematic
Historic District Designation of 804 West Marion Street
Ms. Bernhard read the staff report into the record.
The homeowner Mr. Billy Jones, 804 W. Marion St., Joliet, IL. talked about some of the work he completed on the home.
A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Mary Beth Gannon, to approve a. Public Hearings Associated with 804 W. Marion Street.
i. Petition L-1-2022: Local Historic Landmark Designation of 804 West Marion Street
ii. Petition LTHD-1-2022: Catalog Home Local Thematic Historic District Designation of 804 West Marion
iii. Petition LTHD-2-2022: Classic Bungalow Local Thematic Historic District Designation of 804 West Marion Street
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Beth Gannon, Heinemann, Johnson, Merwin, Mikottis and Stovall
b. Annual Historic Preservation Awards – Review and Selection
A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Candace Johnson, to approve the Joliet Historic Preservation Awards nominations of State
Representative Larry Walsh Jr. and Congressman Bill Foster. The motion carried the following vote:
Aye: Beth Gannon, Heinemann, Johnson, Merwin and Stovall
Absent: Adamowski, Lowry and Wright
c. Certificate of Economic Hardship – Review of criteria
Ms. Bernhard recommended tabling indefinitely.
A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Mary Beth Gannon, to table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Beth Gannon, Heinemann, Johnson, Merwin, Mikottis and Stovall
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Ms. Merwin talked about the Landmark Illinois webinar that included a presentation on the old Will County Courthouse building.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-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.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Sara Stovall, seconded by Mary Beth Gannon, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Beth Gannon, Heinemann, Johnson, Merwin, Mikottis and Stovall
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