MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVISED AGENDA ● OCTOBER 4, 2017 Public Meeting Conference Room A 6:30 PM 667 Ware Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098 McHenry County Page 1 Updated 10/4/2017 12:35 PM I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES Historic Preservation - Public Meeting - Sep 6, 2017 6:30 PM A. Minutes of Sep 20, 2017 III. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. OLD BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS A. Holcombville School: status report and further action (if any) B. Coventry House: status report and further action (if any) Coventry Farm - Letter of Kerr, Russell, Weber PLC & Reply C. Mount Auburn Cemetery landmark modification (HPC-2017-12-LM) status report D. Landmark Bus Tour planning: status and further action, including possible fee waivers for those working on the project and expenditure adjustments, if any Bus Tour Report E. Review the HPC Facebook page VI. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS A. Mr. Janko's appointment was approved at the County Board, 2017.09.15 B. Christopher/William Walkup House update C. National Park Service: Certified Local Government Recognition Park Service Recognition Letter D. Minor adjustments have been made to the HPC webpage VII. STAFF REPORT
A. Holcombville School: status report and further action (if any)
B. Coventry House: status report and further action (if any)
Coventry Farm - Letter of Kerr, Russell, Weber PLC & Reply
C. Mount Auburn Cemetery landmark modification (HPC-2017-12-LM) status report
D. Landmark Bus Tour planning: status and further action, including possible fee
waivers for those working on the project and expenditure adjustments, if any
Bus Tour Report
E. Review the HPC Facebook page
VI. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
A. Mr. Janko's appointment was approved at the County Board, 2017.09.15
B. Christopher/William Walkup House update
C. National Park Service: Certified Local Government Recognition
Park Service Recognition Letter
D. Minor adjustments have been made to the HPC webpage
VII. STAFF REPORT
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VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Communications & Public Relations Committee
i. Calendar
ii. Publications
iii. Website
B. Municipal Liaisons
i. Joint Council
ii. Municipal Relations and Programs
C. Survey and Landmark
i. Landmark Nominations
ii. Special Programs
A. Heritage Groves
B. Scenic Roads
C. Victory Gardens
D. Budget
E. MCCD Liaison Report
IX. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Historic Halloween: Return of the Dead – 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the
McHenry County Historical Society Museum. For this dark night only, several of
McHenry County’s tragically departed return to describe the details of their
demise. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Halloween refreshments in the Society’s West
Harmony one-room school afterward. Admission: $5 for members, $10
nonmembers.
B. Wine & Craft Beer Tasting fundraiser to benefit Hatchery Park – 2 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7, at 2314 Hatchery Road in Spring Grove. The event features 24
wines and 10 beers, including five offerings from Crystal Lake Brewing. Advanced
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tickets are $30 and are available online at www.forwinelovers.com. Tickets are $35
at the door.
C. Dearly Departed: Deadly Spirits – 6 to 8 p.m. (15-minute intervals) Friday and
Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14, Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Road in
Crystal Lake. It is 1926 and undesirable elements from Chicago have moved into
the area and are peddling vile “hooch.” Advance tickets are $10 and reservations
are required. Visit www.cl-hs.org for information
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MCHENRY COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MINUTES ● SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Public Meeting Conference Room A 6:30 PM
667 Ware Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098
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I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mr. McConnell called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commission Members Present: Jim McConnell, Steve Greeley, Laurie Selpien, Linda Spencer and Susan Stelford. Commission Members Absent: Lynn Gray and Gloria Mack. Commissioner nominee, Mr. Janko was present.
II. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES
1. Historic Preservation - Public Meeting - Aug 2, 2017 6:30 PM
Motion by Ms. Selpien, seconded by Mr. Greeley. There were some changes noted.
RESULT: ACCEPTED BY VOICE
III. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. OLD BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
A. Holcombville School: status report and further action (if any).[Invoice copy - no
number]
Mr. McConnell noted that Holcombville School repair work has gone forward, and as of August 23, it was 75% complete. The closing on the property is scheduled for August 30 of this year.
B. Status report and further action (if any)
The Planning, Environment and Development Committee met September 5 and considered the Coventry Farmstead enforcement recommendation. The members voted to table the action until the October 3 Committee. Mr. McConnell encouraged the members of the HPC to attend the October 3 meeting if at all possible. He said if the Commission does not have representation, nothing may happen.
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C. Mount Auburn Landmark (HPC-2017-12-LM) status report On 30-day ordinance
review, 2017.08.15 County Board. Review for action: 2017.09.15 County Board.
The Mount Auburn Cemetery Landmarked Area Reduction Ordinance is currently in County Board review, and will likely come up at the September 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting. It will then be in front of the County Board at their September 19 meeting. Mr. McConnell said he believes it will be approved.
D. Landmark Bus Tour planning: status and further action.
Motion by Mr. Greeley, seconded by Ms. Spencer to commend the work of the commissioners, former commissioners, staff and volunteers who have devoted considerable time and effort to organizing and arranging the historic landmark bus tour. Ms. Reighns noted that a requisition has been done to get a PO number for the buses. Mr. Foley spoke about the budget and the line items, and stated one person has already signed up.
VI. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
A. Review and possible action regarding establishing an HPC Facebook page
Motion by Mr. Greeley, seconded by Ms. Selpien to authorize Commissioner Nominee Janko to create a Facebook page in the name of the Historic Preservation Commission to promote the historic landmark bus tour and for other purposes. The motion passed on a voice vote.
B. Mr. Janko's appointment Scheduled for PED Committee: 8:45 am - Peter Janko
interview - Historic Preservation Commission
Mr. Janko's nomination as Commissioner was considered by, and approved by the Planning Environment and Development Committee to be forwarded to the County Board. This will be voted on at their September meeting.
VII. STAFF REPORT
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Communications & Public Relations Committee
i. Calendar
ii. Publications
iii. Website
B. Municipal Liaisons
Mr. McConnell reviewed Ms. Mack's report and noted there is still some difference of opinion regarding the responsibility for the Barber Cemetery.
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i. Joint Council
ii. Municipal Relations and Programs
C. Survey and Landmark
i. Landmark Nominations
ii. Special Programs
A. Heritage Groves
B. Scenic Roads
C. Victory Gardens
Ms. Selpien announced that the victory garden has a surplus of apples available for donation to local food banks.
D. Budget
Mr. Foley reported there has not been any change in the budget. Mr. Foley mentioned he received a call from a Mr. Zinkus who is familiar with the William Christopher Walkup House on Country Club Road that is currently for sale. Mr. Zinkus stated the property is owned by a trust. The beneficiary of the trust has passed away, and the attorneys are liquidating the trust fund. He said there was an offer on the house, but his concern was that the house is falling into disrepair. Mr. McConnell mentioned the administrator of the estate needs to be aware there are obligations under our ordinance, and they need to take those into consideration when evaluating purchase offers.
E. MCCD Liaison Report
IX. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Stelford, seconded by Ms. Selpien to adjourn. All members voted aye on a voice vote. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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Subcommittee Report: Bus Tour 2017: September 26, 2017 update
The Subcommittee, comprised of Paula Rieghns, Peter Janko and Laurie Selpien were tasked with
organizing the event.
OUTSTANDING ITEMS TO BE DECIDED AND UPDATES ON SAME:
1. WHO WILL BE GIVING THE PRESENTATIONS: Craig Pfannkuche, a long‐time bus‐tour‐giver, will
be presenting in the bus and able to give any presentations for properties without presenters.
He requests that the Commission cover his lunch in return for his services. Sean Foley was going
to reach out to the property owners, particularly those who volunteered for an interior
inspection, to ensure they know about the tour and are still okay with it.
2. WILL SOMEONE ON THE BUS BE POINTING OUT THE SCENIC ROADS AND PLACES THAT WE ARE
DRIVING BY BUT NOT STOPPING AT: Yes, Craig. I sent him a copy of the itinerary and the flyers
that Sue made. He asks that his lunch be provided. If the commission can’t pay for his lunch,
then I will.
3. I will be doing a drive of the route to check if the estimated times are appropriate, and giving a
report on that, on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Update: Yes, they are, assuming we can keep
everyone on schedule.
4. Audrey needs a count for lunch no later than October 5. Gloria Mack is in contact with Heavenly
Ham and Audrey re: arrangements for sandwiches and delivery of same.
5. Sean has ticket paper. Sue designed some beautiful tickets to be printed and mailed to the
people who will be attending the tour.
6. Paula Rieghns ordered show covers for the tour of the John James house, and Powers‐Walker, if
necessary/wanted.
7. WHEN: October 14, 2017, leaving at 9:00 a.m., returning 4:30 p.m. (approx.)
8. HOW MANY PASSENGERS: Planning for approximately 20, cap at 40.
9. WHAT TIME IS DEPARTURE: 9:00 a.m.
10. WHAT TIME IS THE RETURN TRIP: Approx. 4:30 p.m.
11. WHERE ARE WE GOING: See Itinerary, below
12. HOW MANY STOPS: Seven (7), NOT including the beginning and return to the Woodstock
Square.
13. HOW MUCH: $20, plus $7 for Heavenly Ham.
14. PAYMENTS: Payments will be taken in person or via phone or via mail to the planning and
development department.
15. FLYER: Susan has designed a beautiful hand‐out. We will also have the updated and corrected
Landmarks brochure. Susan has also made a very nice flyer for advertising purposes.
16. THE BUS OF CHOICE: Should be BusBank, since they have a flat fee and a PA system.
Presumably they have been retained?
17. ADVERTISING: Mr. Janko has done an outstanding job preparing a Facebook page and otherwise
advertising the event. Gail Brown provided a press release that was sent to the Northwest
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Herald. Steve Greeley passed out flyers and brochures at a recent Joint Council meeting. Kurt
Bigalke wrote about the bus tour in a recent column.
18. Bus route: a. Start at historical opera house– boarding, 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. This will give someone from
the historical courthouse to hand people boarding a flyer about the courthouse and
perhaps a request to donate a window. No actual tour of the inside of the courthouse is
anticipated.
b. Go to Mount Auburn Cemetery, 50201 east brink street, Harvard (#12) Drive time: 20
minutes, 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Chapel will be open and we can have a short tour of it.
There are no bathroom facilities at the cemetery. Please call the cemetery a few days
ahead of time to remind them. (815) 943‐4640.
c. Scott Summers and his wife will give a presentation in period garb as to both the historic
cemetery but then walk people over to his house for a discussion of his house (Newman
house). The bus can park at the cemetery, and the Newman house is literally next door.
9:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
d. Bathroom break – McDonald’s in Harvard
e. Go to Rudolph Hutchingson House, Route 14 and Hebron Road (#13) Drive time from
getting every one on and off the bus (an additional 10 minutes?) Leave 11:05
f. Gail also suggests pointing out the Tryon Grove Farm on the way, and going on Tryon
Grove Road, which is a McHenry County Scenic Route
g. Use McHenry County Scenic Road, Greenwood Road, and Tryon Grove Farm, taking the
long way around Glacial Park, to view Old Greenwood School, (#3) Travel time, 20
minutes 11:05 – 11:25. 20 minute presentation, outside, plus getting on and off the
bus. Leave at Noon, more or less.
h. Box lunch at Lost Valley Visitor Center – until 1:00 p.m. BATHROOMS AT LOST VALLEY.
Thanks to Gail Brown, she already reserved the inside of the Lost Valley for us, when the
date was chosen. Gail Brown Will also meet the group at Lost Valley.
i. Tour Powers‐Walker 6201 Harts Road, (#25) – until 2:00 p.m. on the way to John James,
look at Northrup’s/Barnard’s Mill. Gail Brown will do the presentation!
j. BATHROOM/ICE CREAM BREAK: The General Store, 4409 Greenwood Rd Woodstock,
Illinois 2:00‐2:20.
k. Tour John James House, 2719 Greenwood Road (#6) Travel time from Powers‐Walker,
20 minutes, until 2:40, tour an hour, until 3:40
l. Pass by Holcomville Schoolhouse, 6310 Crystal Springs Road (#7) Travel time from John
James House, 15 minutes, until 3:55, 20 minute outdoors presentation, until 4:15 p.m.
(Gail suggests pointing out the Christopher walkup house at 2809 County Club Road, and
Ormsby‐Stark Houses, 8909 McConnell Road, which are right next door to each other.)
m. End tour back at the square around 4:30 p.m.
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