City of Elgin Heritage Commission met September 3.
Here is the agenda as provided by the commission:
A. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call
B. Approval of Minutes
1. August 6, 2019
C. Recognize Persons Present
D. Plaque Applications
1. 263-267 Douglas Avenue
2. 269-271 Douglas Avenue
E. Old Business
1. Reports from Neighborhood Groups on Heritage Related Activities
2. 2019 Elgin Heritage Commission Goals
a. Historic Resources Survey (No Update)
b. Elgin Historic District and Landmark Design Guidelines (No Update)
c. Update to requirements for Heritage and Sears Plaque applications
F. New Business
1. December Plaque Awards – Tuesday, December 3, 2019
a. Potentially eight plaques will be awarded
b. Discuss ideas for the lecture/presentation
2. Funding Request by the Downtown Neighborhood Association – Design Committee for supplies to move and secure the Crocker Theater façade pieces
G. Other Business
1. Upcoming Events
a. Historic Elgin House Walk – September 7th and 8th, 9:00AM-4:00PM, check in at 364 Division Street
b. Silent City Memorial Dedication – September 14th at 3:00PM, Bluff City Cemetery
c. Elgin History Museum – Bluff City Cemetery Walk – September 22nd at 11:00AM3:00PM, Bluff City Cemetery
d. Silent City Speaks Theater Production – September 29th at 4:00PM, Iglesia Principe de Paz
H. Adjournment
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