McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met Dec. 1.

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

1) Call to Order 

L. Solak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

2) Roll Call/Attendance 

The following Commission members were present, Ana Freund, Nancy Haskins, Diana Kenney  Bob Kosin, and Lisa Solak,. Judi Halter, Brittany Niequist and Bob Wyman were absent. City  Planner, Elizabeth Maxwell, was present for staff. Staff noted they received an email from  Natalie Tyron stating she could no longer attend meetings due to a change in work schedule. 

3) Public Comment 

None. 

4) Approval of Minutes of the November 3, 2022 Regular Meeting 

D. Kenney made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2022 regular meeting. A.  Freund seconded the motion. On voice vote, all members voted aye. Motion passed. 

5) Adopt Meeting Dates 

There was discussion about the proposed meeting schedule for 2023, which would be the first  Thursday of each month with the exception of July in which there would be no meeting. D.  Kenney made a motion to adopt the meeting dates as presented. N. Haskins seconded the  motion. On voice vote, all members voted aye. Motion passed.  

6) Cemetery Cleaning and Veteran’s Book 

N. Haskins shared the completed book with the group. She was very happy with the way it  turned out. A. Freund asked about distribution of the book. The commission discussed placing  them at City Hall, Heislers, the Carriage House and the Historical Society.  

Aaron Dorman, reporter with the Northwest Herald was present and picked up a copy of the  book. D. Kenney explained the history of creating the book and a summary of the content. She  noted the funds would be used to clean and restore the headstones in the Crystal Lake Cemetery.  She stated how the commission has worked with the Township and the Historical Society to  clean and make repairs and improvements to the cemetery. 

D. Kenney asked about the sales price. Due to the publication costs, they decided on $15.00. N.  Haskins and A. Freund will create a sign to post at the sale locations. 

7) Landmark Meeting Follow Up 

L. Solak noted there has been no additional progress on this item as everyone has been working  on the cemetery book.

8) Trolley Tour 

D. Kenney put together a list of the homes in a possible tour route. This route hits the most  number of different homes. She went through the route and the houses. She suggested each  member drive the route and see the time and organization of the tour presentation. They will  research the homes and this can be divided up at the next meeting. There will need to be  multiple sources that confirm if a house is a Sears Home. Since they have fewer homes this year,  they can do one house per page so the articles can be longer and include more pictures including  a catalog picture of the model.  

D. Kenney explained the research process for the new members. There was some discussion on  ticket sales and typical customers. D. Kenney also said they sell ads in the book to help offset  the costs.  

Mr. Dorman asked how it feels to have the trolley tour coming back after the past few years of it  being cancelled. The Commission noted that they frequently receive inquiries about the tour as it  is a very popular activity that typically sells out. They are all excited to bring back the tour.  

9) Member Inquiries and Reports 

B. Kosin said he found a list about Chicago Sears Homes. D. Kenney cautioned that all the  homes listed may not be Sears Homes and further research into the house would need to be done.  The Crystal Lake Historical Society is creating a master list of Sears Homes in the City. 

10) Adjournment 

There being no further business, D. Kenney made a motion to adjourn the meeting. A. Freund seconded the motion. All members voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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