Members Sought for Historical Preservation Commission

Applicants are being sought to serve on the Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission. 

Members are appointed based on a demonstrated interest and/or expertise and experience in the areas of archaeology, architecture, architectural history, art, art history, building construction, engineering, finance, historical and architectural preservation, history, landscape architecture, law, planning, real estate, and/or urban design. 

Commission members attend meetings each month to review applications and make recommendations on preservation issues in the community, according to a news release from village spokesman Amy De Boni.

A commissioner is required to have an open mind, demonstrated interest, an understanding of the village's Preservation Ordinance, and to apply individual judgment in the public interest while fostering an intellectual and factual examination of the issues together with other commissioners in a public setting, De Boni wrote.

Resumes will be accepted until the unpaid positions are filled.  To apply, send a letter of interest and a brief resume to Mayor Michael Collins via mail 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544; fax: 815-436-1950; or e-mail.