Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole 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 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status. In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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 Present Brian Bessler, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Aaron Mikottis, Sara Stovall and Steven Wright Absent Quinn Adamowski, Mary Beth Gannon and Kevin Heinemann APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 27, 2021 Joliet Historic Preservation Committee of TMP-3140 the Whole Workshop Meeting Minutes Attachments: 10-27-21 COW Minutes JB A motion was made by Aaron Mikottis, seconded by Kailee Lowry, to approve the October 27, 2021 Joliet Historic Preservation Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Bessler, Johnson, Lowry, Stovall and Wright Page 1 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2022 Committee of the Whole Absent: Adamowski, Beth Gannon and Heinemann Abstain: Merwin and Mikottis 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 AND STAFF REPORTS a.Staff Report Ms. Bernhard will give the staff report at the Historic Preservation Commission Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. b.Committee of the Whole (COW) There was no discussion on this subject. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Review and Discussion of Memo on Designation Standards / TMP-3315 Criteria and Certificate of Appropriateness Best Practices Attachments: 2022-01-18 Memorandum Joliet Local Designation Issues and Questions Ms. Bernhard introduced Mr. Nicholas P. Kalogeresis, AICP, Associate Principal, from The Lakota Group. At the Commission’s request, the Lakota Group was consulted to assist the Commission on key issues and concerns related to the local designation of landmarks and historic districts and the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness for certain landmark properties. Mr. Kalogeresis held a discussion with the Commissioners about the memorandum, which summarized their response to the key issues and concerns raised by the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT Page 2 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2022 Committee of the Whole 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 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 Sharon Merwin, seconded by Candace Johnson, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Bessler, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Mikottis, Stovall and Wright Absent: Adamowski, Beth Gannon and Heinemann 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