Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION JULY 17, 2017 The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2017 in the Haish Conference Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Roll was recorded by Economic Development Planner, Jason Michnick, and the following members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission present were: Chair Sue Johnson, Deborah Booth, Brad Pietens, and Michael Mooney. Cohen Barnes, Bob Boey, and Brad Hoey were absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Johnson requested a motion to approve the agenda, and Ms. Booth moved to approve the agenda, and Mr. Pietens seconded the motion. The motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Johnson requested a motion for approval of the minutes. Mr. Pietens moved to approve minutes, and Ms. Booth seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no members of the public present. BUSINESS 1. Downtown Wayfinding Signage Ms. Booth informed the Commission she reached out to faculty in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at NIU regarding to having students design signage for the downtown. A Professor Quinn expressed interest and will attend the Commission meeting scheduled for August 21, 2017, to discuss further. The Commission raised concerns about signage regulations from the City and IDOT. Planner Michnick stated he would speak with the Public Works Director to get any requirements and regulations on signage. Planner Michnick also requested Commissioners look online for examples of wayfinding signage from other communities that could serve as inspiration for future design. CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION JULY 17, 2017 PAGE 2 of 2 2. Fire Hydrant Painting The topic was tabled until the following meeting to allow for other Commissioners not present to participate. 3. Downtown Mural Planner Michnick updated the Commission on conversations regarding relocating the downtown mural to the Egyptian Theatre. Mr. Pappas has agreed to cover the cost of replacement and installation. The idea of adding lighting was also presented by the sign company, but this was never agreed to by Mr. Pappas. The Commission discussed using a portion of their funding towards lighting if it was within $5,000. Mr. Mooney made a motion directing Planner Michnick to provide direction to the sign company and Mr. Pappas to move forward if it would not require additional funding. The motion was seconded by Ms. Booth. The motion passed 4-0. Planner Michnick stated if the lighting cost was within the $5,000 limit, or additional funding would be required, he would schedule a special meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Johnson requested a motion for adjournment. Mr. Mooney moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Pietens. The motion carried on a voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted Jason Michnick, Economic Development Planner Minutes approved by the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission on August 21, 2017.