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VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE
Historical Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes
I. Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Village of Riverside Historical Commission was held
in Riverside Township Hall on Monday January 26, 2026, at 6:30pm. Chairperson Julian
called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
II. Roll Call: Present: Chairperson Julian
Commissioner Petrzilka
Commissioner Kuzma
Commissioner Schroeder
Commissioner Furey
Absent : Commissioner Maloney
Commissioner Guardi
III. Approval of Minutes
A. Motion to approve November 17, 2025, minutes by Commissioner Petrzilka,
seconded by Commissioner Kuzma.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
IV. Approval of Financial Report for December
A. Chairperson Julian updated the Historical Commission; annual sales were $3,640,
which is over the expected amount. Expenditures came in at about 36% of
expectations. Library sales were $779.50. $1,004 remains in the Sherman Fund.
Motion to approve the Financial Report by Commissioner Furey, second by
Commissioner Schroeder.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
V. Chairperson’s Report
A. Thank you, Commissioners who worked the Holiday Stroll.
Chairperson Julian thanked the Commissioners who worked the stroll. The event
went well.
B. Security alarm panel upgrade.
Chairperson Julian spoke with Dan Tabb regarding the upgrade.
C. Bend in the River script and/or recording.
Chairperson Julian had nothing new to report.
D. Submit Sexual Harassment Training Certificates by end of year.
Chairperson Julian reminded Commissioners to send it in, if they hadn’t already.
E. New bank deposit form to show taxable/tax paid amounts.

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Chairperson Julian showed the new deposit form to Commissioners, explaining the
added sections.
VI. Commissioner Reports:
A. Exhibits: Commissioner Guardi’s report. Town Hall Sesquicentennial Exhibit.
Chairperson Julian updated that the Township display now shows the
Sesquicentennial items. And the Library’s display will be updated next month.
B. Merchandise: Commissioner Julian’s report.
Chairperson Julian updated that he looked into creating pins for the Museum as a
handout or item to sell. These could potentially be at the next event.
C. Accessions: Commissioner Furey’s report. New tags for large accessions.
Commissioner Furey has added the accessions to the Historical computer.
Commissioner Furey updated the Commission that the larger items for accessions
will now have a large tag for organizational purposes.
D. On-line presence: Commissioners Schroeder report on Village Facebook monthly
posting.
Commissioner Schroeder was looking for the folder to post the items. Her last time
at the museum was also busy. Mgmt. Analyst Splitt will speak with Communications
& Marketing Manager Kit Wiberg to see where she would like the photos.
E. Public Presentations: Commissioner Petrzilka’s report.
Commissioner Petrzilka had no update.
F. Structure Files: Commissioner Kuzma’s report.
Commissioner Kuzma got the Blackhawk and Northwood property demolition
materials. Commissioner Kuzma finished the property transfers through the
December landmark. Commissioner Kuzma will reach out to Community
Development Director Anne Cyran about the Burlington demolition for the
demolition permit and any other relevant documents.
VII. Accessions:
A. Cast iron bell from Babson Estate. Need to contact Donor, Joan Andersen for
provenance information.
Chairperson Julian will update when he finds out more.
B. RBHS Class of 1961 50th Reunion in 2011 Book. Donor: Fran Sitkiewicz.
Chairperson Julian presented the 1961 Reunion book. The book includes updates on
the students and stories about the students and teachers. The book be put in the
school folder should it be accessioned.
Motion to accession the item by Comm. Petrzilka, seconded by Comm. Furey.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
VIII. Continuing Business
A. Local History files digitizing report.
Nothing to report.
B. Human remains from Bloomingbank Road.
Commissioner Petrzilka expects to receive items in the next week or two. Items will
then be given to the state museum. Comm. Petrzilka has received a preliminary

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report.
C. Structure File posting on Village website. Privacy concerns. Matt is adding function.
Mgmt. Analyst Splitt updated that Matt Wolze is nearing completion of the project.
Management Analyst Splitt asked to see if Commissioners had ideas for renaming
the link.
D. Oldest Sidewalk contest. Commissioner Petrzilka’s report. Prizes awarded.
Comm. Petrzilka updated that the prizes were sent out. He has not heard back from
the winners.
E. 2026 Museum calendar photos of River Scenes. 4 remaining at Museum. Reduce
price?
Chairperson Julian updated that two calendars remain at the Museum and the
Riverside Library has 6 remaining. Comm. Schroeder believes the printing was not as
high of quality as in previous years. Chairperson Julian asked if they would like to
reduce the price to $10. Commissioners agreed to reduce the price to $10.
F. Trolley shelters preservation. Ashley Boduch, Preservation Commission, is preparing
application for Local Landmark designation.
Chairperson Julian updated that Preservation Commission is completing the
remainder of this process.
G. Women’s History Month Poster Contest 2026. Connie’s report.
Comm. Guardi was absent. Item will be discussed at next meeting.
H. Demolition permit application for Northgate Road residence. Preservation
Commission expressing no historical concerns.
Chairperson Julian updated the Commission that he had sent out the letter per the
Museum’s discussion.
I. Strategic Plan for Museum.
Item will be discussed at the next meeting so Comm. Guardi can discuss.
J. Kit Wiberg, Communications and Events, to take photos at Museum.
Management Analyst Splitt will be connecting Communications & Marketing
Manager Kit Wiberg and Chairperson Julian to schedule a time to take photos of
Museum items for a social media post.
IX. Public Comment
None.
X. New Business
A. Discussion on doing Museum Duty Reporting at Monthly Meetings.
Chairperson updated the Commission on his latest Museum duty. Comms. Kuzma
and Schroeder also updated about their Museum Duty shifts.
B. Museum Duty Schedule.
Chairperson Julian passed around the sign up for the upcoming weekends.
XI. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Petrzilka, seconded by Commissioner Schroeder.
Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted:

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Management Analyst Splitt Date Approved