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MINUTES GLENVIEW HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 9, 2001 The April 9, 2001, meeting of the Glenview Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Chairman David Silver at 7:30 PM in the Board Room of the Village Hall. Ms. Wiseman took roll call. Chairman Silver noted that there was a quorum present. PRESENT: Commissioners Dawson, Dickson, Kramer, Morrison, Neymark, Ruter, and Chairman Silver ABSENT: Commissioners Browne, Eich, Hussman, and Reder ALSO PRESENT: Helen Wiseman, Licensed Architect and Staff Liaison Chairman Silver asked for comments regarding the corrected minutes of the February 12, 2001 meeting. There were no comments. The minutes were accepted as corrected. Chairman Silver asked for comments to the draft of the March 12, 2001 meeting. There were no comments. Commissioner Morrison made a motion to approve the minutes for the March 12 meeting as presented. Commissioner Neymark seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, motion carried. Chairman Silver asked if there were any general communications. Ms. Wiseman read a letter of resignation to President Firfer from Commissioner Hussman. Commissioner Hussman will be moving to Evanston in June 2001. Therefore, he regrets that he must resign from the Historic Preservation Commission. Chairman Silver stated that the incoming Village President, Larry Carlson, would appoint someone to fill Commissioner Hussman’s vacancy. Ms. Wiseman referred to the Certified Local Government Program Guide & Application and the Property Tax Assessment freeze material that she received from the State of Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. She photocopied the material and presented it to the commissioners in their packets. She also pointed out to the commissioners the Historic Preservation Commission Members Resume Form, which each commissioner must complete. The resumes are a part of the submittal to the state. Ms. Wiseman gave an overview of the Glenview preliminary submittal for the Certified Local Government Program to Mike Ward for review and comment for the commission’s benefit. She mentioned that she mailed to Mr. Ward a letter overview dated March 21, 2001, Ordinance 3995, Ordinance #4213, Ms. Bak’s summary of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, a Preliminary Application for Certification, and the question/response required in the packet for Certified Local Government. Mr. Ward has not yet responded. Chairman Silver sent an e-mail to Mr. Ward asking that he speak before the Glenview Historic Preservation Commission. Chairman Silver mentioned the Illinois Preservation Agency web site: ://www.state.il.us/hpa http The web site offers information on Certified Local Governments, Illinois Main Street, benefits of the preservation tax credit, real estate tax and income tax relief “rebate” if qualified, forms, manuals, applications, etc. The commission must be certified before the property tax abatement can be applied. Chairman Silver commented that it is eight (8) years of abatement and then four years to increase to regular real estate tax value. Chairman Silver also mentioned the National Heritage Grant Program for villages and non-profit organizations.