Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission
Regular MeetingDeKalb, IL · May 15, 2017
Minutes
MINUTES
CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF DEKALB
MAY 15, 2017
The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) of the City of DeKalb,
Illinois held a regular meeting on Monday, May 15, 2017 in the Haish Conference Room
of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Roll was recorded by Economic Development Planner, Jason Michnick, and the following
members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission were present: Chair Sue
Johnson, Bob Boey, Deborah Booth, Brad Pietens, Michael Mooney, and Cohen Barnes.
Brad Hoey were absent.
Also present was Mayor Jerry Smith and Alex Nerad, representative of the DeKalb Area
Arts Council (DAAC).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Johnson requested a motion to approve the agenda, which was made by Mr.
Barnes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mooney and was carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Johnson requested a motion for approval of the minutes. Mr. Mooney moved to
approve minutes. Ms. Booth seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Smith formally introduced himself to the commission and requested information in
regards to the role and history of the CCEC. Several past projects were shared with May
Smith, including creation of the City’s logo, fundraising and coordinating the window clings
on the Otto’s building for Corn Fest, Project Liquid Sunshine, and the distinction awards.
The Commission also shared other potential projects they are interested in pursuing, such
as fire hydrant painting, welcome gateway signs into the City, utility box wraps, a vacant
window ordinance, and general increases in public art.
BUSINESS
1. Collaborating on a Community Art Festival
Planner Michnick updated Mayor Smith on the previous discussion that had taken place
in regards to partnering with the DeKalb Area Arts Council. Alex Nerad shared the past
experience with coordinating the Fall Art Walk in 2016. He also shared his concern with
the idea of growing the event too quickly and recommended a slow, sustainable growth
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model. The Commission asked Mr. Nerad how they could support the efforts of DAAC in
the Fall Art Walk, including potential support through a portion of the CCEC’s annual
budget allocation. Mr. Nerad stated that financial support for more advertising would be
helpful. The Commission requested the Mr. Nerad make a formal request for funding. Mr.
Nerad agreed to write a letter to Chair Johnson.
2. Relocating Mural Currently Located on Former Ducky’s / Otto’s
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
3. Fiscal Year 2017 Funding
The Commission discussed potential uses for the $5,000 that was allocated to the CCEC
in the FY2017 budget. The Commission requested Planner Michnick investigate the cost
of having #ProudlyDeKalb signs made by Public Works to be placed under City’s
“welcome” signs, as well as the cost of having the #ProudlyDeKalb vinyl stickers made
for the Police Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Johnson requested a motion for adjournment. Mr. Pietens moved to adjourn the
meeting. Mr. Boey seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote. The meeting
adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jason Michnick, Economic Development Planner
Minutes approved by the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission on June 26, 2017.
Agenda
DeKalb Municipal Building
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION
Haish Conference Room, Second Floor
200 South Fourth Street
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
AGENDA
Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission
May 15, 2017
4:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of Agenda – Additions / Deletions
C. Public Participation
D. Approval of Minutes
1. March 22, 2017 regular meeting
E. Old Business
1. Update on Collaborating with DAAC on Fall Art Walk
2. Relocation of the downtown mural
F. New Business
1. FY17 Funding
G. Adjournment
Our mission statement: We will listen to the community to identify, develop and test initiatives to improve
the quality of life. We will develop public/private partnerships to implement sustainable initiatives.
MINUTES
MEETING OF THE
CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF DEKALB
March 22, 2017
The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) of the City of DeKalb,
Illinois held a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in the Haish Conference
Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois.
The meeting was called to order at 4:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Roll was recorded by Economic Development Planner, Jason Michnick, and the
following members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission members
present were: Chair Sue Johnson, Bob Boey, Deborah Booth, Brad Pietens and Michael
Mooney. Cohen Barnes, and Brad Hoey were absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Chair Johnson asked for someone to make a motion to approve the agenda, which was
made by Mr. Boey. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pietens and was carried on a
voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION
Chair Johnson requested a motion for approval of the minutes. Mr. Mooney moved to
approve minutes. Ms. Booth seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no members of the public present.
BUSINESS
1. Collaborating on a Community Art Festival
Planner Michnick updated the commission on a conversation he had with Alex Nerad of
the DeKalb Area Arts Council (DAAC). The next meeting for DAAC is scheduled for
April 3, 2017. Ms. Booth agreed to attend with Mr. Hoey and Planner Michnick to
discuss collaborating on the Fall Art Walk.
2. Relocating Mural Currently Located on Former Ducky’s / Otto’s
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The commission discussed potential alternative locations for the mural that is currently
located on the west side of the former Ducky’s / Otto’s building. Planner Michnick
agreed to reach out to the owners of the following properties to discuss locating the
mural at those sites, and report back at the next meeting. This locations were prioritized
as:
• East side of McCabe’s
• The railroad overpass on Annie Glidden
• The Egyptian Theatre
• West side of the one story building at the corner of Second and Lincoln Highway
• The north side of the First State Bank building at Third and Locust Street
• The north side of the Frontier building between Oak and Locust on Third Street
• The monument easement at the proposed Casey’s on Lincoln Highway and
Peace Road.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
Chair Johnson requested a motion for adjournment. Mr. Pietens moved to adjourn the
meeting; seconded by Mr. Boey. Motion carried on voice vote. The meeting adjourned
at 5:02 p.m.
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Jason Michnick, Economic Development Planner