Description

The Historic Preservation Commission is primarily responsible for issuing certificates of appropriateness. Certificates are required for work being conducted on the exterior of homes in historic districts. The certificate is required to ensure that any alterations to these structures maintain the historic character of the buildings.

The Commission shall consists of seven (7) people and are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. They serve three (3) year terms that expire on a staggered basis. Members shall be residents of the City or owners of taxable real estate located within the corporate limits of the City and whose place of residence is located not more than five miles from said corporate limits. The Mayor shall make every reasonable effort to try to appoint persons with a demonstrated interest in the history or architecture of the City, and at least one (1) member of the Preservation Commission should, if possible, be an Illinois registered architect, one (1) an attorney and one (1) a person experienced in real estate.

**Alt. Meeting Location #1 - per 2026 Annual Schedule of Meetings (Community Room 2)

***Alt. Meeting Location #2 - per 2026 Annual Schedule of Meetings (Community Room 3)

Members

Appointer Indicator	Position	Name	Term Exp
	Commissioner - Lawyer	John Elterich	4/30/2026
	Commissioner	Emma Meyer	4/30/2026
	Vice Chair - Architect	Paul Scharnett	4/30/2026
	Commissioner	Mark Adams	1/22/2027
	Commissioner - Real Estate	Dawn Peters	4/30/2027
	Commissioner	Alan Lessof	4/30/2028
	Chair	Sarah Lindenbaum	4/30/2028
	City Staff	Alissa Pemberton	N/A
Indicates Mayor Appointed Position