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MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES: The Historical Commission will meet in person.
Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in
the meeting should contact Management Analyst Ian Splitt at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting at (708) 447-2700 ext. 267. Public comments are welcome on any topic related to the
business of the Public Body at Regular and Special Meetings during the portion of the meeting
devoted to a particular agenda item, or during the period designated for public comment for non-
agenda items. Individuals who wish to comment must be recognized by the Historical Commission
Chairperson and then speak at the podium, beginning by identifying themselves.
VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE
HISTORICAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Monday, January 26, 2026
Room 4, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the November 17, 2025 Minutes
IV. Approval of December Financial Report
V. Chairperson’s Report
(This is an opportunity for the Chairperson to report on matters of interest or concern to
the Commission.)
A. Thank you Commissioners who worked the Holiday Stroll.
B. Security alarm panel upgrade.
C. Bend in the River script and/or recording.
D. Submit Sexual Harassment Training Certificates.
E. New bank deposit form to show taxable/ tax paid amounts.
VI. Commissioner Reports
(This is an opportunity for Commissioners to update the public and the members of the

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Commission regarding items of interest or concern to the Historical Commission.)
A. Exhibits: Commissioner Guardi’s report. Town Hall and Library Exhibit.
B. Merchandise: Commissioner Julian’s report.
C. Accessions: Commissioner Furey’s report. New tags for large accessions.
D. Online Presence: Commissioners Schroeder report on Village Facebook monthly
posting.
E. Public Presentations: Commissioner Petrzilka’s report.
F. Structure Files: Commissioner Kuzma’s report.
VII. Accessions
(This is an opportunity for Commissioners to comment on and review items donated to
the Museum. Items are accessioned into the Museum collection as voted on by
Commissioners.)
A. Cast iron bell from Babson Estate. Need to contact Donor, Joan Andersen, for
provenance information.
B. RBHS Class of 1961 50th Reunion in 2011 Book. Donor: Fran Sitkiewicz.
VIII. Continuing Business
(This agenda item includes discussion and/or action on matters previously presented to
the Commission.)
A. Local History files digitizing report
B. Human remains from Bloomingbank Road
C. Structure File posting on Village website.
D. Oldest Sidewalk contest. Commissioner Petrzilka’s report. Prizes awarded.
E. 2026 Museum calendar photos of River Scenes. 4 remaining at Museum. ^ at
Library. Reduce price?
F. Trolley shelters preservation. Ashley Boduch, Preservation Commission, is
preparing application for Local Landmark designation.
G. Women’s History Month Poster Contest 2026. March 3rd judging. Connie’s
report.
H. Demolition permit application for Northgate Road residence. Preservation
Commission expressing no historical concerns.
I. Strategic Plan for Museum.
J. Kit Wilberg, Communications and Events, to take photos at Museum.
IX. Public Comment.
X. New Business
(This agenda item includes discussion and/or action on matters not previously presented
to the Commission.
A. Discussion on doing Museum Duty Reporting at Monthly Meetings.
B. Museum Duty schedule.
Adjournment