Lombard Historic Preservation Commission

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Tuesday, February 15, 2022 7:30 PM Special Meeting Lombard Village Hall Lombard Historic Preservation Commission Rita Schneider, Chairperson Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Pat Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Stephanie Zabela, Bob Wardzala, Lynn O'Donnell and Jason Sanders Ex-Officio Member - Ed Seagraves Board Liaison - Liz Brezinski Village Liaison - Tami Urish Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes February 15, 2022 Commission Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Chairperson Schneider led the Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Present 10 - Rita Schneider, Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Patricia Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Bob Wardzala, Jason Sanders, and Lynn O'Donnell Absent 1 - Stephanie Zabela Also present: Elizabeth Brezinski, Village Clerk, Board Liaison; Ed Seagraves, Ex-Officio and Tami Urish, Planner I, Staff Liaison. Public Hearings Approval of Minutes The minutes of the meeting on October 19, 2021 were approved with a correction of the misspelling of Commissioner Myers last name. The motion was made by Commissioner O’Brien and seconded by Commissioner Mueller and passed by all aye votes with an individual roll call. Chairperson's Report Chairperson Schneider stated that she is concerned about agenda requirements that Village staff are imposing on the Commission. Commissioners discussed the difficulty of sharing draft documents and bringing up new business items in advance. Village Clerk Brezinski outlined the requirements that the Village Board must adhere to and suggested that she consult with the Village Attorney and report back to the Commission. Commissioner Reports A. Local Landmarks Committee - Eileen Mueller No Report B. Finance - Jason Sanders Commissioner Sanders distributed the budget report. Village of Lombard Page 1 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes February 15, 2022 Commission C. Personnel - Pat Poskocil No Report D. Heritage Award - Lyn Meyers No Report E. Certified Local Government - Jason Sanders Commissioners Sanders and Myers met with Laura, the designer hired to work on the Local Landmarks brochure. A draft of the brochure was distributed for review. Chairperson Schneider requested that Commissioner Sanders check if there is a deadline associated with the CLG grant. F. Cemetery - Rita Schneider Chairperson Schneider reported that Commissioner Mueller, Commissioner Sanders, representatives from the VFW, Lombard Garden Club, Lombard Public Works and Alison Costanzo, Executive Director, Lombard Historical Society will serve on the Committee. A meeting date or location has not been determined. G. Carriage House Addition - Ed Seagraves and Allison Castanzo Ex-Officio Summary of submitted report: An exhibit “Wet vs Dry; A Town Divided” opened at the Peck House and will be open through the month of February. The Christmas Mart in November had 1,100 attendees the Lilac Emporium shop with $1,900 in sales for the day. The Jingle Bell Jubilee had 180 attendees through the Cottage museum and about 400 guests at the Carriage House for hot cider and cookies. The Lilac Emporium Shop grossed over $20,000 in revenue and netted roughly $9,500, in comparison 2019 net sales were about $1,300. Robert Hammerschmidt donated William Hammerschmidt’s Victrola and Edison phonograph, cir, 1905, also included were the cylinders that have recordings of William and his family singing German Christmas carols. Staff is hoping to have them digitized. The 2022 calendar will include three new exhibits, concerts and a number of virtual programs. A full inventory was completed of the 3D archive room and packed in Village of Lombard Page 2 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes February 15, 2022 Commission preparation of the addition construction. Carriage House Addition Summary of submitted report: In November, JC Muehlfelt was hired by the Village to relocate the Col. Plum shed to Lilacia Park. Fencing was placed around the construction site the week after the shed was moved. Site prep began in December, with footings poured as well as foundation walls. Plumbing work is currently underway. Planner's Report No Report New Business 220058 Historic Preservation Commission - 2021 Annual Report Request from the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission that the Village Board acknowledge receipt of the LHPC 2021 Annual Report. Adjournment On a motion by Commissioner Poskocil and seconded by Commissioner Myers and all were in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Village of Lombard Page 3