Lombard Historical Commission

Village Hall Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Lombard Historical Commission Rita Schneider, President Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Richard Anstee, Lyn Myers, Pat Poskocil, Jack Jones, Marcy Novak, Jennifer Henaghan and Stephanie Zabela Jennifer Henaghan - Ex-Officio Member Village Liaison - Tami Urish Monday, March 21, 2016 1:00 PM Village Hall - Comunity Room LOCAL LANDMARK COMMITTEE Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm by Eileen Mueller. Eileen Mueller led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present 4 - Jack Jones, Marcy Novak, Tom Fetters, and Eileen Mueller Absent 1 - Jennifer Henaghan Also present: Rita Schneider and Tami Urish, staff liaison. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the March 10, 2016 meeting were approved with the following changes: replace AE&C with CA&E; replace Chicago and Northwestern with Chicago and North Western and replace trail with Great Western Path on page 2 by Commissioner Fetters. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Novak. All were in favor, the motion passed. Unfinished Business 130270 Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad/ Prairie Path Discussion relative to Commemorative Signage. Copies of the revised and reduced sign information as drafted by Commissioner Novak and Commissioner Fetters the proceeding week Village of Lombard Page 1 Lombard Historical Commission Minutes March 21, 2016 were distributed to all committee members. Commissioner Novak explained that her main objective was to keep the theme of educating the public about the railroad and to remove the details that can be saved on the Village website or by other means. Commissioner Novak stated that the revolutionary aspect of the railroad should be retained on each of the signs. Commissioner Novak suggested that when the signs are complete perhaps the Lombardian could run an article each week on one of the four signs with the original narrative included. Commissioner Schneider suggested a “history” button on the Village’s website may make it easier for the public to find Commission information including the prairie path signs. Commissioner Schneider stated the possibility that the Lombard Historical Commission name is proposed to be changed to the Lombard Preservation Commission. This proposal may not be approved before the signs are produced. The Committee members read aloud and revised each of the signs based on discussion and consensus. Staff was directed to compile the revisions and send copies to the Committee members. New Business No new business was discussed. Adjournment The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 1 pm. On a motion by Commissioner Novak and seconded by Commissioner Fetters, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 pm. Village of Lombard Page 2