McHenry Times

City of McHenry Landmark Commission met July 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Call to Order

Jeff Varda

Roll Call

Zelinda Paluch

Mary Kay Welter

Beth Staley

Pam Kellogg

Jennifer Lonchar-Kriewaldt

Celeste Heidemann

Absent members

Tom Hillier

Bettye Sowinski

Robin Schmidt

Public Comments

Counts House

The appearance of the house is improved.

3803 Waukegan Rd. McHenry

Jeff Marino Resource Community Development City of McHenry

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

Zelinda Paluch

Mary Kay Welter 2nd the motion

Old Business

Green Street Project

Zelinda Paluch and Jeff Varda spoke about the progress noted on Green Street Stores

Pam Kellogg presented information on the Carey Building on Green Street. Also, Shared some pictures.

Hidden Pearl Building was owned by the Frett family.

Huppy and Leo's Grocery Store opened their doors in 1947.

Tom Hillier has completed the information on the Gambler Building. Petersen Farm Projects

Tonyan Brothers are involved with the structure of the house at Petersen farm. No cedar shingles, they will be placing architectural asphalt shingles. There has been no communication with the City when completed.

Petersen Farm Events

1. Sheep dog demonstration

Committee members

Mary Kay Welther, Jeff Varda, Beth Staley

2. Horseshoe demonstration

3. Sack races

4. Pumpkin festival

Special Education Population

5. Picture Day

6. Tractor Day

7. Beekeeper exhibit

National Registry Plaque

Hanley Mill Project. IDOT needs to be notified, also the northwest herald newspaper. Petersen Farm boulder which will be placed next to the flagpole.

Jeff Varda and Beth Staley motion carries.

Mary Kay Welter suggested a board to be placed in the house to be presented.

Members will be meeting at Petersen Park to organize files on July 14, 2022.

Art in the Park

Get pamphlets to pass out at Fiesta Days

New Business

The display case in the City Municipal Building will be updated.

Tom Hillier has an outline for us in representing the Landmark Commission

Jennifer Louden Kriewaldt will be marketing for the Farm Foundation

Gardening friends at Petersen Farm.

Pam Kellogg stated the "George Gage house plaque" needs updating

Personnel Changes:

Jeff Varda has resigned as Chair of the Landmark Commission.

He will remain as a regular member. He has taken a position at Lewis University. He has been an Outstanding, Very Informative, Attentive Leader, Well Traveled Leader.

Thank You, Jeff

Respectfully Submitted,

Celeste Heidemann

Secretary

Adjournment: 8:32pm

Jeff Varda

Celeste Heidemann 2nd the motion

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