Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 28, 2020
Minutes
150 West Jefferson Street
City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432
Joliet Historic Preservation
Commission Committee of the
Whole
Meeting Minutes
Quinn Adamowski
Mary Beth Gannon
Bill Habiger
Kevin Heinemann
Candace Johnson
Kailee Lowry
Sharon Merwin
Greg Peerbolte
Christine Policandriotes
Sara Stovall
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a
mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties) and Region 8 (DuPage
and Kane Counties), effective Friday, October 23, 2020. The new mitigation plan
limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is
less). Council Chambers allows for 13 members of the public while adhering to
social distancing guidelines.
During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council
Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed
to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into
Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s
Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a
face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of
the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 28, 2020
Committee of the Whole
CALL TO ORDER
Present Quinn Adamowski, Bill Habiger, Candace Johnson, Sharon
Merwin, Christine Policandriotes and Sara Stovall
Absent Mary Beth Gannon, Kevin Heinemann, Kailee Lowry and Greg
Peerbolte
DECLARATION OF QUORUM
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
A. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda . Anyone
speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff and the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission do not
generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious
to the harmony of the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission shall be called to order by the
Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TMP-050
Attachments: COW 092320 Minutes Draft
A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Bill Habiger, to approve
COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-050: A. September 23, 2020 COW Workshop Minutes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Habiger, Johnson, Merwin, Policandriotes and
Stovall
STAFF REPORTS
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion: Certificate of Appropriateness Process and Historic Preservation
OLD BUSINESS
A. Candidates for future landmark nominations
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 28, 2020
Committee of the Whole
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
A. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a
maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Joliet Historic
Preservation Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note,
speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Joliet Historic Preservation
Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to
speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation,
please contact the Community Development Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois
60432 at (815) 724-4040.
A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Sara Stovall, to adjourn the meeting.
This was approved.
Aye: Adamowski, Habiger, Johnson, Merwin, Policandriotes and
Stovall
Absent: Beth Gannon, Heinemann, Lowry and Peerbolte
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole
Meeting Agenda - Final
Quinn Adamowski
Mary Beth Gannon
Bill Habiger
Kevin Heinemann
Candace Johnson
Kailee Lowry
Sharon Merwin
Greg Peerbolte
Christine Policandriotes
Sara Stovall
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda - Final October 28, 2020
Committee of the Whole
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a
mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties) and Region 8 (DuPage
and Kane Counties), effective Friday, October 23, 2020. The new mitigation plan
limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is
less). Council Chambers allows for 13 members of the public while adhering to
social distancing guidelines.
During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council
Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed
to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into
Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s
Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a
face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
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
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
A. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda. Anyone
speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff and the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission do not
generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious
to the harmony of the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission shall be called to order by the
Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TMP-050
Attachments: COW 092320 Minutes Draft
STAFF REPORTS
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion: Certificate of Appropriateness Process and Historic Preservation
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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda - Final October 28, 2020
Committee of the Whole
OLD BUSINESS
A. Candidates for future landmark nominations
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
A. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a
maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Joliet Historic
Preservation Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note,
speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Joliet Historic Preservation
Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to
speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation,
please contact the Community Development Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois
60432 at (815) 724-4040.
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