City of Hoopeston Historic Preservation Commission Met April 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commission:
I. Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
II. Roll Call - 6 members present: Jeanette Andre’, Valarie Hinkle, Kristy Kelnhofer, Debbie Benjamin, Marta Pierce & Brad Hardcastle.
III. Motion to approve minutes from March 23rd meeting was made by Kristy and a second by Debbie. All in favor, motion passed.
IV. Committee Reports:
A) Events: Valarie is looking for a buggy for horse & buggy rides. WMD will be offering the wooden nickels for kids who show up for cleanup day April 24th. Went over final changes to the schedule of events. Adding downtown history tour to Monday, June 28th, Lorraine Theatre self-guided tour on Tuesday & Thursday. Changing the Kid’s movie to a magic show and moving it to the big theatre. Also adding an ice cream social to the end of the Golf Cart Parade on May 30th to honor essential workers. This will be held at McFerren Park. Emily at 112 Wine & Events will be holding a farmer’s market on Fridays during the summer. We would like to expand on the market on July 2nd and have live music, celebrate with a Birthday cake and other attractions. Debbie will check with Emily.
B) Fundraising: Spring Equipment Raffle - #22 tickets have been sold at this time. The golf cart parade fundraiser organized by Lisa & Allen Kinney will take place on May 30 at 2pm, starting at Lorraine theatre. We will change the end of route to stop at McFerren Park, so it coincides with the ice cream social. Winner of cart decorating contest will be awarded at the Park as well.
C) Volunteers: Brad reported Emily from Hoopeston FFA, would like to have her students involved. Also, Kristy mentioned that maybe the youth group at Presbyterian Church might be interested, we would need to contact Gina Morgan.
D) Historical – Kristy reported that she will be starting on historical displays next week. M, W, F - from Noon until 4pm. Supplies have been ordered. Anyone is welcome to help. Printing of original photos can be done through administration office.
E) July 3rd Events: Debbie reported she met with Andrea Glotzbach. She is helping w/parade. Will we allow soft candy to be tossed out? Debbie would like to have advertising for parade and vendors for a one-day flea market on July 3rd. Marta will start the info on FB. Brad will come up with a parade flyer & entry form. Flea market will be set up at the Legion shelter area and will run from 9a-3p. 10x10ft spaces available at no charge and no tables will be provided. Brad asked about the baseball game being changed to a kickball game, why was time changed to 3pm. He would really like for it to be moved back to 1 or 2pm. The concession stand will be available to Youth Baseball, Brandon Tyler will have them contact us. Denise Bray, in charge of bus drivers at high school stated that they can no longer use school buses for shuttling people that is not a school related event. Ideas to replace school buses, possibly the Multi Agency or Danville through a private rental company.
F) Marketing: Souvenirs are going well. A large trivet with logo will be presented to Ann Wallace. Gary Nelson made a stand for it and personalized it on the back for Ann. No feedback from McKenzie on t-shirts. Jeanette thought she might still be on vacation.
G) Executive: Brad will be setting up a square account so we can take cards for raffle tickets or merchandise. Website: www.hoopeston150.com, people will be redirected to the City of Hoopeston website. Marta will send information to Chris at Beamsco. Signage for all sponsors will need ordered, recognizing their donations. It was mentioned that buttons and pocket size schedule of events should be done.
V. Unfinished Business: Banners for park sign are done and can go up when it is available. Flags for welcome center were ordered for Hall of Fame in Danville.
VI. New Business: Next Meeting, April 27th, 2021 at 7pm in city hall conference room.
VII. Adjourn: a motion to adjourn at 8:43pm was made by Kristy with a second from Valarie. All in favor.
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