Lombard Historic Preservation Commission

Village Hall Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Lombard Historic Preservation Commission Rita Schneider, President Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Pat Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Stephanie Zabela, Bob Wardzala, Lynn O'Donnell and Jason Sanders Leslie Sulla Ex-Officio Member - Leslie Sulla Village Liaison - Sharon Kuderna Village Liaison - Tami Urish Tuesday, January 8, 2019 7:30 PM Lombard Village Hall - North Landing SPECIAL MEETING Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Chairperson Schneider led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present 9 - Rita Schneider, Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Patricia Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Bob Wardzala, and Lynn O'Donnell Absent 1 - Stephanie Zabela Also present: Sharon Kuderna, Village Clerk, Village Liaison; Tami Urish, Planner I, Staff Liaison; Sarah Richardt, Executive Director of Lombard Historical Society Staff; Mark Stoner, consultant, RATIO; Jason Sanders, perspective commissioner replacement. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. Village of Lombard Page 1 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes January 8, 2019 Commission Business Meeting Approval of Minutes On a motion by Commissioner Fetters, and seconded by Commissioner Wardzala, the minutes of the November 27, 2018 were approved with no changes. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Chairman's Report Reports Certified Local Government 180198 Presentation Of Application For National Register Status By Ratio - Lilacia Park Mr. Stoner presented the proposed application in a power point format. He requested that Commissioners ask questions as he went along. The time table included the submittal of the final draft to SHPO on January 14th and the IHSAC presentation scheduled for February 22, 2019. He explained that only Criteria A was being used on the advice of SHPO. Once that is approved, Criteria C based on Jens Jensen could be pursued at a later date. Finding a direct link of correspondence or meeting between Colonel Plum and Jens Jensen could prove to be time consuming. Within Criteria A, it was determined that Recreation/Entertainment and Agricultural were categories that best fit Lilacia Park. Concerns were expressed by SHPO about meeting the requirements for the Agricultural category however Mr. Stoner verified that this category could be dropped if it did not and the application could still move forward with Recreation/Entertainment only. Ms. Richardt stated that she has information regarding Colonel Plum contributing lilacs to a park in Kent, Ohio if Mr. Stoner would be interested. Mr. Stoner responded that he would like copies of what Ms. Richardt has to offer. A. Local Landmarks - Eileen Mueller Commissioner Mueller reported that finding another Lustron Home and signs for the Great Western Trail are projects under consideration Village of Lombard Page 2 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes January 8, 2019 Commission B. Finance Chairperson Schneider stated that she has been tracking the monthly reports and finances are in order. C. Personnel - Pat Poskocil Commissioner Poskocil stated that she has checked in with Director Richardt and her job performance has been excellent. D. Ex-Offcio Report - Leslie Sulla Lombard Historical Society President, Leslie Sulla, provided copies of the following report: Highlights: A new record: The Historical Society had 12,000 visitors in 2018! An increase of 2,000 from previous year. New programs and Pioneer Playhouse at the Peck increased the visitor count. Much of the staff efforts are focused on our exciting Peck Portrait Exhibit that opens in June at the Peck Homestead. The First Look for Donors and LHS Members is May 30. Find more details of the exhibit/events can be found at the Society's website. This is a unique exhibit that will include up to a dozen original Pecks, several never before displayed in public. Future Programs: Weds, Jan 23 - 6:30pm. Party at Ed Seagraves’s house for the Society and Commission (this is the postponed holiday party). RSVP to Rita if you and a guest will be attending - and what food you’ll bring to share. I hope to see you there! Thurs, March 14 - 6:30pm. Peck Exhibit Kick-off Reception at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, hosted by Bob and Caroline Jacobsen. Tickets are $125. Thurs, Jan 31 - 7:00pm. Documentary viewing: Sheldon Peck: Portrait of an Ordinary Man in Extraordinary Times; at the Community Building in Lombard Common. Lombardian Tim Frakes created this fascinating documentary; he traveled around New England and interviewed various Village of Lombard Page 3 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes January 8, 2019 Commission experts. DVD copies are also available for $20 at the Society. Fri, March 29 - noon. Brown Bag: 150 Year Anniversary of Lombard, at Carriage House E. Heritage Award - Lyn Myers Commissioner Myers informed the Commission that Pride newsletter publication dates did not work out to effectively advertise the nomination of projects and/or people. She will instead pursue other outlets such as the Lombardian and the Village’s website/social media. F. Cemetery Chairperson Schneider reported that she met with Village staff in early December about a resolution creating a committee consisting of the Historic Preservation Commission, Park District, Garden Club, VFW and Historical Society to oversee the cemetery. Planner's Report None Unfinished Business None New Business 190046 2018 Annual Report Review of the Historic Preservation Commission's 2018 Annual Report to the Village Board. Commissioners reviewed the annual report and had four minor spelling/date corrections to offer. On a motion made by Commissioner Mueller and seconded by Commissioner Fetters to approve the 2018 annual report with noted changes. The motion carried by the following vote: Village of Lombard Page 4 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes January 8, 2019 Commission Aye: 9- Rita Schneider, Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Patricia Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Bob Wardzala, and Lynn O'Donnell Absent: 1- Stephanie Zabela 190047 Perspective Commissioner Replacement Chairperson Schneider introduced Jason Sanders. She reported that she and Commissioner Myers had interviewed Mr. Sanders previously and found his professional background in finance and recent ownership of a historic home noteworthy. On a motion made by Commissioner Fetters and seconded by Commissioner Poskocil to recommend the nomination of Jason Sanders to the Board of Trustees to fill the vacated Commissioner position. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rita Schneider, Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Patricia Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Bob Wardzala, and Lynn O'Donnell Absent: 1- Stephanie Zabela Adjournment On a motion by Commissioner Wardzala and seconded by Commissioner Myers and all were in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m. Village of Lombard Page 5