Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Commission Members Quinn Adamowski Brian Bessler Mary Beth Gannon Kevin Heinemann Candace Johnson Kailee Lowry Sharon Merwin Aaron Mikottis Sara Stovall Steven Wright Ken Spiegel Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. CALL TO ORDER DECLARATION OF QUORUM Present Quinn Adamowski, Brian Bessler, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Sara Stovall, Steven Wright and Ken Spiegel Absent Mary Beth Gannon, Kevin Heinemann and Aaron Mikottis APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 21, 2022 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission TMP-5163 Regular Meeting Minutes Attachments: 12-21-22 Regular Minutes JB Ms. Merwin noted that the April 27, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes mistakenly listed Candace Johnson as motioning and seconding the approval of the minutes. A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Sara Stovall, to approve the December 21, 2022 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Stovall, Wright and Spiegel Page 1 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 25, 2023 Abstain: Gannon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. COMMITTEE REPORTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS a(1) Election of Chair position Mr. Adamowski announced that nominations are open for the Chairperson. Ms. Merwin nominated Ms. Johnson for the Chairperson. No one else was suggested for Chairperson. A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Sara Stovall, to select Candace Johnson as the JHPC Chairperson. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Lowry, Merwin, Stovall, Wright and Spiegel Abstain: Johnson a(2) Election of Vice Chair position Mr. Adamowski announced that nominations are open for the Vice Chairperson. Ms. Johnson nominated Ms. Lowry for Vice Chairperson. No one else was suggested. A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Sara Stovall, to select Kailee Lowry as the JHPC Vice Chairperson. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Johnson, Merwin, Stovall, Wright and Spiegel Abstain: Lowry b. 2023 Annual Historic Preservation Plan Framework TMP-5161 Attachments: Powers and Duties of the Commission 2022 Goals_End-of-Year Comments 2023 Action Plan-DRAFT Ms. Bernhard went over the goals and achievements from the proposed 2022 objectives and goals. The 2022 goals & objectives were: Educate the public about historic resources, Regulation of designated historic properties and promoting historic resources. The Commissioners individually read over paper copies. Then Ms. Bernhard went over the 2023 goals and objectives. She started with the priority action items: Educating the public about historic Page 2 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 25, 2023 resources, stewardship of designated historic properties and promoting historic resources. A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Ken Spiegel, to approve the 2023 Annual Historic Preservation Plan Framework. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Stovall, Wright and Spiegel STAFF REPORTS Ms. Bernhard gave updates on the Railroad Museum opening. Ms. Johnson asked for an updated list of endangered historic places and the current status. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Ken Spiegel, to adjourn the meeting . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Stovall, Wright and Spiegel This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3