Historic Commission

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Nancy Flannery (Chair), Barbara Dutton (Vice Chair), Steph McGrath (Secretary), Bob Purdy Absent: Linda Moran, Emelie Engling, Andrew Welker Remote: Emelie, minutes only Public Comments: Wheaton North government students: Beatrice Coyle, Morgan Fleming, Ellie Hubbard, Maren Kragin II. Approval of Minutes Minutes of the October 15, 2019 meeting were approved as amended on a motion by Bob, seconded by Emelie and passed unanimously. III. Old Business A. Remote attendance procedures are under review by the Wheaton City Clerk and need to be updated. Nancy will research the options. B. Steph reported that the Depot marker photos have been adjusted satisfactorily and have been sent to Nameplate. C. Bob updated the Commission on the CA&E site marker. After discussion, it was agreed that it would be ideal if both selected photographs of the CA&E station could be used in the CA&E site marker. Bob will contact Nameplate to see if two photographs could fit with some text edits. D. Nancy reported that the City’s contract with the consultant, Camairos, re: the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan has been extended. Barbara spoke with Dr. Bryan Bauer who indicated that they are willing to do a This Place Matters photo at Warren L. Wheaton house since the Camiros plan recommends the Warren L. Wheaton house being demolished and an office building put in its place. E. Preservation Month events were discussed. The Home History Research dates are set for Saturday, May 2, 2020 from 1-4 pm and Monday, May 4, 2020 from 6-8 pm at the Wheaton Public Library. The Pride in Preservation signs will be up from May 9 to May 17, 2020. Nancy confirmed that Janet Kerschner, Archivist will be giving a talk about the Theosophical Society and Wheaton on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The Commission also discussed possible additional lectures. F. Pride in Preservation signs—it was agreed that the full commission needs to be present to decide what to add, and what the desired result is for the changes, e.g. clarify organization  and/or the register, who to contact, etc. G. The number of seats on the Historic Commission was discussed. Nancy has checked with the City and the Commission may consider reducing its membership size to 7 members due to quorum issues. Other commissions and boards range from 6 to 14 membership seats. Steph suggested that the Commission may want to set a certain number of meetings each Commissioner is expected to attend per year to help potential members judge their availability. H. The issue of social media accounts for the Commission was discussed. It was suggested that it might be possible for the City to set up the Commission’s accounts with the Commission as administrator vs the way it is now set up through individual members. IV. New Business A. Nancy reported that the updated Time Capsule page has been posted and the DuPage County Historical Museum informed. B. Bike tour topics were discussed and the list revised. C. Nancy reminded the Commission about the deadline for the Landmarks Illinois “Most Endangered Property” list. The Commission discussed local properties to suggest for this list. V. Commissioner Comments - Barbara brought in the newsletter from Landmarks Illinois. She recently stayed at Four Mounds, Dubuque, Iowa and toured local sites. - Bob handed out new Preservation magazines. - Nancy said Emelie told her 700 people toured the Jesse Wheaton home on the recent Holiday House Walk sponsored by the Wheaton North High School show choir, Flight. VI. Adjournment Barbara moved to adjourn, Bob seconded, the motion passed unanimously; the meeting concluded at 9:15 pm. 2