City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Feb. 11
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Barb Stamer at 7:02 PM
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Barb Stamer, Chair, Lisa Schroeder, Vice Chair, Mary Westerhold, Secretary, Joe Hutton, Suzanne Oberholtzer, Kent Weber, Christy Jennings, Kathryn Biarkis, Associate, Breana Buncher, City Planner, and Jack Vonderheide, Assistant City Planner.
3. Approval of minutes
Kent Weber motioned to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2026 meeting as presented. Joe Hutton seconded. Minutes approved.
4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Commission – None
5. Certificates of Appropriateness
a. 246 North Main Street – Storefront Replacement – David Sirko, Edwardsville City Engineer – Joe Hutton motioned to open for discussion and Lisa Schroeder seconded. After discussion, Joe Hutton motioned to approve with the following requests: entryway is angled at 30° and the wingwalls are glass; panels flanking doors have frames within them; bottom door panel is same height as flanking panels; full width glass transom above door; and large header above storefront should be picture framed. Lisa Schroeder seconded. Motion approved.
b. 410 North Main Street – Sign – Salt & Smoke – Michael with Eberhart Signs – Kent Weber motioned to open for discussion and Suzanne Oberholtzer seconded.
After discussion, Kent Weber motioned to approve as presented, emphasizing that the sign should be anchored in mortar joints. Joe Hutton seconded. Motion approved.
c. 600 Troy Road – Windows Replacement – Chad Morris, AAIC, Inc. – Joe Hutton motioned to open for discussion and Lisa Schroeder seconded. After discussion, Joe Hutton motioned to approve as presented. Christy Jennings seconded. Motion approved.
d. 122 North Main Street – Signs – Lashly & Baer – Niki McCormick, Lashly & Baer – Suzanne Oberholtzer motioned to open for discussion and Kent Weber seconded. After discussion, Kent Weber motioned to approve as presented. Christy Jennings seconded. Motion approved.
e. 1025 St. Louis Street – Window Replacement and Siding – Josh Young, Homeowner – Lisa Schroeder motioned to open for discussion and Suzanne Oberholtzer seconded. After discussion, Christy Jennings motioned to approve as presented. Joe Hutton seconded. Motion approved.
6. Old Business
a. Grandview Subdivision
b. Grant/Goshen Commons – Joe Hutton reported that the request from HPC is part of the bid process.
c. HPC Guidelines – Recent suggested revisions to the Solar Panel and Mural guidelines will be reviewed at the March meeting.
d. Project updates –
e. Membership
f. Route 66 Festival – Brochures are in process
g. Landmark application- Miriam McKinnie murals – All are insured; one has some condition issues.
h. ArchiRoom
7. New Business
a. FY 2026-2027 Budget
b. AT&T Booster Station National Register Recommendation – Suzanne Oberholtzer and Joe Hutton will write a letter of recommendation for the application.
8. Staff Approved COA Report – None
9. Financial Report
10. Correspondence – None
11. Committee Reports
12. Historic District and Landmark Updates
i. Stephenson House
ii. Brick Streets
iii. Downtown
iv. Leclaire
v. St. Louis Street – The positive article about Hadley House in the Edwardsville Intelligencer by Dr. Allen Duncan, Interim Superintendent, Edwardsville School District, was applauded by the commission.
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 9:27 PM.
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