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City of Wheaton Historic Commission met Sept. 30

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm

Present ln-person — Debra Corwin (Chair), Bob Purdy (Secretary), Louise Ferrebee, Nancy Flannery, Grace Holzhaeuer, Elizabeth Krecisz

Absent -John Corcoran, Mike Hill, Syed Hussain

II. Public Comments

None

III. Business to Address: Completion of the 2025/2026 Annual Report

A. Action items were discussed and agreed upon for 2026. Details were entered into the report for each of the five Historic Commission Purpose Statements:

1. Promote awareness of and advocate for the City's history and appreciation for the City's heritage among the citizens.

2. Provide liaison between the City and groups interested in the City’s history.

3. Recommend to the City Council appropriate historic programs and projects.

4. Inform and educate the citizens of Wheaton concerning the historic and architectural heritage of the City by publishing appropriate maps, newsletters, brochures, and pamphlets, and by holding programs and seminars.

5. Offer opportunity for property owners, owner initiated, to have their properties recognized and identified as historically and architecturally significant properties, structures, and areas.

B. Details for each Action ltem were written for

1. Event/Program Description/Criteria and

2. Desired City Resources/Funding

IV. Commissioner Comments

Louise reported on the hearing about uses for the former Carlson Hardware building to be held October 14 at 7:00 pm.

V. Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Louise, seconded by Bob, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 pm. A

Vl. Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09302025-2949