Historical Commission

Regular Meeting

Mundelein, IL · June 4, 2025

Minutes

Historical Commission Meeting Minutes June 4, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Chairperson Flynn called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. ATTENDANCE Chairman Flynn took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Commission Attendance PRESENT: Chairman Flynn, Commissioner Baur, Commissioner Frasier, Commissioner Walker, Commissioner Zander, Commissioner Hayes ABSENT: Other Attendance PRESENT: Ron Salski, Rob Foster, and Nate Neworth from Mundelein Park and Recreation District, Eric Guenther, Village of Mundelein, and Jeanne Steffens PUBLIC COMMENTARY Jeanne Steffens advised she read an article on the People of Mundelein Facebook page regarding an airport at the intersection of Route 60 and Midlothian Road that closed sometime in the 70's or 80's. No one on the Commission has any recollection of such an airport. It was agreed Jeanne will follow up with the author of the article to acquire more information. PARK DISTRICT REPORT Ron Salki, Rob Foster, and Nate Neworth reported on repairs completed on the caboose and additional repairs to be completed this year and the initial steps taken to complete the landscaping installation, including approximate timelines for each project. General discussion followed on the rehabilitation of the caboose, including process, extent, possible timeline, and budget issues. Mundelein Park and Recreation District will put up the bunting on the museum for the birthday bash for Old #1 at the museum on July 5, 2025, and the set-up of the tents, tables, and chairs is to be determined. A process for assessing items available for acquisition on the internet was established. No items found on the internet by the group will be acquired without the pre-approval of the Commission and Mundelein Park and Recreation District. MINUTES APPROVAL Approval of the April 2, 2025 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the Historical Commission Meeting Minutes from April 2, 2025. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Jeffry Hayes SECONDER: Commissioner Barb Zander AYES: Michael Flynn, Tom Baur, Wendy Frasier, Anne Walker, Barb Zander, Jeffry Hayes NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Approval of the May 7, 2025 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the Historical Commission Meeting Minutes from May 7, 2025. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Wendy Frasier SECONDER: Commissioner Tom Baur AYES: Michael Flynn, Tom Baur, Wendy Frasier, Anne Walker, Barb Zander, Jeffry Hayes NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None CHAIRMAN'S REPORT AND OTHER COMMUNICATION Old # 1 Events Birthday Bash - July 5, 2025 Birthday Bash - we currently have a band and color guard, and a subcommittee of three Commissioners will go over details. Fire Truck Show - August 9, 2025 No report. Radio Play Special Event - June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM We will need commissioners and/or volunteers to attend the radio show at the Fremont Library to greet visitors. Ivanhoe Cemetery Walk - September 27, 2025 No report. Caboose Clean-up See the Mundelein Park and Recreation District report. Park District Training on Computer Security No report. Other No report. MUSEUM OPERATIONS Archiving No report. Facility Maintenance / Landscape Installations No report. Collections: Accessioning / De-accessioning Motion to accept the recommendatiosn for accessinoing and de-accessioning. No report. Volunteer Hours Volunteer Hours = 110.5 Museum Attendance Museum Attendance - 50 Terry Schaul is putting his collection of Mundelein postcards on a CD to give to the museum, general discussion re: value of the CD for display purposes. New Artifact Acquisitions Terry Schaul is putting his collection of Mundelein postcards on a CD to give to the museum, general discussion re: value of the CD for display purposes. NEW BUSINESS Park District - pre-school presentation - June 6, 2025 No report. Other No report. OLD BUSINESS Digital Site Map No report. Story Corps No report. Laptop No report. Digital Frame Display No report. Fremont School Presentation No report. Other No report. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Guenther reported he is unaware of any applications having been submitted for the open position on the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn the Historical Commission Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 AM. Mike Flynn, Chairman

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AGENDA HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING June 4, 2025 - 9:00 AM Village Hall - Room 105 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ATTENDANCE III. PUBLIC COMMENTARY IV. PARK DISTRICT REPORT V. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Approval of the April 2, 2025 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the Historical Commission Meeting Minutes from April 2, 2025. B. Approval of the May 7, 2025 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the Historical Commission Meeting Minutes from May 7, 2025. VI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT AND OTHER COMMUNICATION A. Old # 1 Events 1. Birthday Bash - July 5, 2025 2. Fire Truck Show - August 9, 2025 B. Radio Play Special Event - June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM C. Ivanhoe Cemetery Walk - September 27, 2025 Page |1 Page 1 of 12 D. Caboose Clean-up E. Park District Training on Computer Security F. Other VII. MUSEUM OPERATIONS A. Archiving B. Facility Maintenance / Landscape Installations C. Collections: Accessioning / De-accessioning Motion to accept the recommendatiosn for accessinoing and de-accessioning. D. Volunteer Hours E. Museum Attendance F. New Artifact Acquisitions VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Park District - pre-school presentation - June 6, 2025 B. Other IX. OLD BUSINESS A. Digital Site Map Historical Commission Agenda 6/4/2025 Page |2 Page 2 of 12 B. Story Corps C. Laptop D. Digital Frame Display E. Fremont School Presentation F. Other X. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT XI. ADJOURNMENT The Village of Mundelein, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, to contact the ADA Coordinator at 847-949-3200 to allow the Village to arrange accommodations for those persons. Historical Commission Agenda 6/4/2025 Page |3 Page 3 of 12 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes April 2, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Chairperson Flynn called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. ATTENDANCE Chairman Flynn took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Commission Attendance PRESENT: Chairman Flynn, Commissioner Baur, Commissioner Frasier, Commissioner Zander, Commissioner Hayes ABSENT: Commissioner Walker Other Attendance PRESENT: Shawn Killackey, Jeanne Steffens, Ron Salski, and Eric Guenther PUBLIC COMMENTARY • Shawn Killackey offered a brief explanation of his resignation from the Commission, then left the meeting. • Jeanne Steffens suggested the possibility of a quilt display. PARK DISTRICT REPORT Ron Salki provided updates on the caboose repair/restoration, technology issues, landscaping work to be completed this spring, and requested information on how out-of- state items proposed for deeds of gift relate to Mundelein. MINUTES APPROVAL Approval of the March 5, 2025 Minutes Motion to approve the Historical Commission Meeting Minutes from March 5, 2025. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Barb Zander SECONDER: Commissioner Wendy Frasier AYES: Michael Flynn, Tom Baur, Wendy Frasier, Barb Zander, Jeffry Hayes NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None CHAIRMAN'S REPORT AND OTHER COMMUNICATION Illinois Historical Society Award Page 4 of 12 The Commission has received an Award from the Illinois State Historical Society for the John Hynes Diamond Lake Exhibit. Chairman Flynn and Commissioner Frasier, accompanied by representatives of the Village and Park District, will attend the presentation ceremony in Springfield on April 26, 2025. Ceremony - April 26, 2025 Press Release Mundelein Park and Recreation District Caboose Project Old # 1 Events Birthday Bash - July 5, 2025 Old #1 Birthday Bash at the Museum on July 5, 2025, discussed opening ceremony, color guard, brass band, MPRD to put tents and decorations. Fire Truck Show - August 9, 2025 No report. Other No report. Mundelein Historical Commission Calendar No report. Radio Play Special Event - June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM Radio group will be held at the library, no specifics yet. Ivanhoe Cemetery Walk - September 27. 2025 Cemetery walk - discussed conducting the walk in September, discussed possible characters. Commissioner Hayes said he had met with an individual who has agreed to play the role of Asa Joice. Newsletter Page 5 of 12 No report. Other No report. MUSEUM OPERATIONS Archiving No report. Facility Maintenance / Landscape Installations Collections: Accessioning / De-accessioning No report. Accept Recommendations for Accessioning and De-assessioning Motion to accept the recommendations for accessioning and de-asccessioning. Nothing to accept at this time. Volunteer Hours Volunteer Hours Volunteer Hours: 138 • Commissioner Frasier will assume responsibility of tracking volunteer hours and attendance. • Docent scheduling will be done by Shawn Killackey for the time being. • Commissioner Hayes will assume responsibility for scheduling the road cleanup times and dates. Museum Attendance Attendance: 14 Fremont Library Display No report. Other Page 6 of 12 The Commission will conduct a pop-up museum at Tighthead Brewery on May 6, 2925, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. NEW BUSINESS Museum Brochure Chairman Flynn presented the new museum brochure. Laptop / Digital Frame Display No report. School Presentations Park District preschool display on June 6, 2025. Other No report. OLD BUSINESS Digital Site Map No report. Story Corps No report. Other No report. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Eric Guenther reviewed conversations with Park District re: pending projects. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn the Historical Commission Meeting of April 2, 2025. Motion to adjourn the Historical Commission Meeting of April 2, 2025. Motion to Adjourn the Historical Commission Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:01 AM. Page 7 of 12 RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Tom Baur SECONDER: Commissioner Barb Zander AYES: Michael Flynn, Tom Baur, Wendy Frasier, Barb Zander, Jeffry Hayes NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Mike Flynn, Chairman Page 8 of 12 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes May 7, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Chairperson Flynn called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. ATTENDANCE Chairman Flynn took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Commission Attendance PRESENT: Chairman Flynn, Commissioner Baur, Commissioner Frasier, Commissioner Walker, Commissioner Zander, Commissioner Hayes ABSENT: Other Attendance PRESENT: Jeanne Steffens PUBLIC COMMENTARY Jeanne Steffens reported on her recent visit to the Rolling Meadows Historical Museum and their program. PARK DISTRICT REPORT No report MINUTES APPROVAL CHAIRMAN'S REPORT AND OTHER COMMUNICATION Illinois State Historical Society Award Luncheon Short discussion on award for Special Project and Public Programming Exhibit received from Illinois State Historic Society June 11, 2025 and the presentation ceremony. Old # 1 Events No report. Birthday Bash - July 5, 2025 No report. Fire Truck Show - August 9, 2025 No report. Page 9 of 12 Radio Play Special Event - June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM A radio show is scheduled for June 11, 2025, at the library, two shows to be presented. Ivanhoe Cemetery Walk - September 27, 2025 Cemetery Walk is September 27, 2025, short discussion on presentation preparation. Pop-up Museum - May 6, 2025 Short discussion on Tighthead pop-up museum. Other No report. MUSEUM OPERATIONS Archiving No report. Facility Maintenance / Landscape Installations No report. Collections: Accessioning / De-accessioning Motion to accept recommendations for accessioning and de-accessioning. Accession - slide rule & 100 year anniversary Sylvan Lake School bell. RESULT: [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Barb Zander SECONDER: Commissioner Tom Baur AYES: Michael Flynn, Tom Baur, Wendy Frasier, Anne Walker, Barb Zander, Jeffry Hayes NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Volunteer Hours Volunteer Hours: 121.25 Museum Attendance Attendance: 24 Page 10 of 12 Other No report. NEW BUSINESS Laptop - Ipad / Digital Frame Display No report School Presentations We will conduct a preschool presentation at Park District June 6, 2025. Other No report. OLD BUSINESS Digtal Site Map No report. Story Corps No report. Other No report. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Would like to have a short presentation to Village Board regarding the award from the state. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn the Historical Commission Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 AM. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Barb Zander SECONDER: Commissioner Tom Baur AYES: Michael Flynn, Tom Baur, Wendy Frasier, Anne Walker, Barb Zander, Page 11 of 12 Jeffry Hayes NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Mike Flynn, Chairman Page 12 of 12