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MINUTES
FACADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM OF GALESBURG CITY HALL
December 5, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Bullis, Steve Gerstenberger, Mike Holloway Carla Markwart, Mark
Martin, Ralph Scott, 6.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Gugliotta, AICP.
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 am.
Approve Minutes of the November 7, 2023 meeting
Member Holloway moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Scott.
Minutes were approved by voice vote.
Consider Citizen Comment
No citizen comments.
FAC-23-1201 Consider Downtown Facade Grant – 161 N Cherry St
Smokin Willies BBQ, LLC is proposing to purchase 161 N Cherry St and conduct renovations to open a
permanent home for their business. Façade renovation include the installation of a new sign face
using the existing frame, exterior lighting for both security and aesthetics and the installation of 5
new windows in front and 3 on the side to replace old block and boarded up windows. The windows
will have a black colored frame.
If approved, the owner anticipates beginning work in February 2024 with an estimated completion
by October 2, 2024. The estimated total façade project cost is $37,982.78 and they are eligible to
request up to $18,991.39 through the facade grant program.
Member Gerstenberger made a motion to recommend approval of the façade grant, seconded
by Member Scott.
Roll Call #1
Ayes: Gerstenberger, Markwart, Martin, Scott, 4.
Nays: None.
Abstentions: Bullis, Holloway, 2.
Chairperson declared the motion approved.
There being no further business, Member Markwart made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Member Martin, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Stephen Gugliotta, AICP