City of McHenry Landmark Commission met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Call to Order
Jeff Varda
Roll Call
Mary Kay Welter
Katie Frey
Pam Kelogg
Tom Hillier
Celeste Heidemann
Monte Johnson
Absent
Zelinda Paluch
Beth Staley
Marion Olson
Carol Buss
Public Comments
Jeff Varda brought some artifacts to the meeting that were dug up from Petersen Farm.
Approve Minutes
Tom Hillier, First Motion
Jeff Varda, Second Motion
FARM REPORT
Jeff Varda Spoke with Michelle Petersen from the Farm Foundation
Spoke about the concerns to fix the fence at Petersen Park
McHenry East Campus students removed articles from the garage at Petersen Farm to the barn
Spoke about hiring an Agricultural Specialist for Petersen Farm
Mary Kay Welter First Motion
Pam Kelogg Send Motion
VIDEO UPDATE
interview for the Hanley Mill and Pam Kellogg Outstanding job
FINANCE
Report given by Tom Hillier
Hannah Fuller Mileage for work on Landmark School $60
Balance Statement as of July 10,2023 $5,234.83
HISTORIC PLAQUES
Update writings of the plaques
Jeff Varda will speak to Frank MaClatchey about concerns of the farm and the plaques
DISPLAY CASE
Jeff Varda and Tom Hillier will redo the case at the City Hall
WALKING TOURS
Everybody really enjoyed the Cemetery Walk and the Tour of the Farm
Spoke about considering doing this next year.
Adjournment at 8p.m.
Mary Kay Welter
First motion
Jeff Varda
Second motion
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