Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation - Mar 03 2026 Agenda First Tuesday of Each Month at 6:00 PM City Council Chambers, 255 S. Lincoln Page 1. Opening 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Roll Call 1.3 Approval of Minutes - February 3, 2026 260203HPMinutes.pdf 2 Motion to approve the minutes of February 3, 2026 2. New Business 3. Old Business 3.1 Election of Officers 4 Election of Officers 3.2 Staff will provide an update on the repairing of the B.B. Schmitt plaque and the 5 historical marker plaque for 907 Southview Dr. Update on Plaques N/A 3.3 America 250 local history connection campaign 6 250th Celebration Activities N/A 4. Public Comments 5. Adjournment Website: www.ofallon.org Page 1 of 6  DRAFT MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION O'Fallon City Hall 255 S. Lincoln Ave. O'Fallon, IL 62269 Tuesday February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM 1 Opening a. Call to Order I. Meeting called to order by Chad Schwarz at 6:30 b. Roll Call I. Present: Herb Roach, Julie Spengler, Chad Schwarz, Cameren Luster, Vicki Evans, Mark Kampen II. Absent: Bob Kueker, Valerie Hancock III. City Representative: Cameron DeWitt IV. Public: None c. Approval of Minutes I. The draft minutes of the January 6, 2025 meeting were presented to the Commission II. Motion: Herb Roach moved to accept the minutes as presented. Vicki Evans seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2.1 Election of officers a. Discussion was held about confusion from Jan 6 meeting as to if ex officio officer can hold an office. b. Election was tabled until next meeting. 2.2 250th Celebration a. Discussion of history, landmarks, people to tie O'Fallon to nation's history. Ideas- Regan visits, civil war people, cemetery walk narratives, Bernie Fuchs, Schmitt NASA technician, O'Fallon Garden Club recognition for donations. Also reach out to B Keller and Valerie for suggestions 2.3 Meeting time change discussion. a. Discussion b. Motion: Motion by Vicki Evans to change meeting time from 6:30PM to 6:00PM. Seconded by Herb Roach. Motion carried. 3.1 Update on plaques a. As per C DeWitt City has reached out to vendor that made Schmitt plaque about repair. Page 2 of 6  2 of 2 Cont. b. City has reached out to vendors about plaque production for 907 Southview. 4.1Public comment: none. 5. Close Motion to adjourn by Vickie. Second by Cameron. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 7:05 PM. Minutes submitted by Mark Kampen. Page 3 of 6 Agenda Item Summary List of Committees that have reviewed: N/A Background: Action item for the election of officers discussed at previous meetings. It was determined by staff that there is nothing in the by-laws prohibiting an ex-officio non-voting member from serving as an officer. Legal Consideration, if any: None Budget Impact: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission finalizing the election of their officers. Page 4 of 6 Agenda Item Summary List of Committees that have reviewed: N/A Background: The badges on the B.B. Schmitt plaque located at the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce are in need of repair. In addition, a historical landmark designation marker for 907 Southview Dr. needs to be installed. Legal Consideration, if any: None Budget Impact: TBD — cost of repairs and new designation marker. Staff Recommendation: N/A Page 5 of 6 Agenda Item Summary List of Committees that have reviewed: N/A Background: In conjunction with the America 250 celebration, the Historic Preservation Commission will develop a campaign to draw parallels between O’Fallon history and broader national history. Legal Consideration, if any: N/A Budget Impact: N/A Staff Recommendation: N/A Page 6 of 6