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Orange County Environment ~ 1Z.esource Conservation 306-A Revere Road / PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2590, Fax: (919) 644-3351 The Seven Miie Creek Preserve TO: Monica Evans, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners FROM: David Stancil, Environment and Resource Conservation Director DATE: March 1, 2007 SUB7ECT: Recommendation for Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission Please consider Todd Dickinson and Alice Remini for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. Todd Dickinson, one of the Historic Preservation Commission's original members, is eligible to serve on the commission again. Alice Remini is currently serving on the commission and is approaching, the end of her first term. She has maintained good attendance records (see enclosures), is eligible to serve another term, and has agreed to do so. The Historic Preservation Commission participates in the Certified Local Government program. All HPC members must have personal, professional, and organization experience related to historic preservation. Examples of related experience include: restoring or rehabilitating an older house or place of business; involvement in community preservation organizations, historical societies, or other groups working to promote historic preservation; involvement in historic preservation as a .professional architect, historian, architectural historian, archaeologist, landscape architect, planner, anthropologist, curator, conservationist, or folklorist; or other activities that are related to historic preservation. Both candidates meet the requirements for commission membership and reside within Orange County's planning jurisdiction. In addition to his understanding of the history of the HPC, Mr. Dickinson will bring his considerable knowledge of architectural history and historic building technology to the commissian. Cathleen Turner, Executive Director of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, first suggested Ms. Remini as a potential candidate for our HPC. The owner of a late nineteenth century farmhouse in Cheeks Township,' Ms. Remini has an academic background in architectural history and should contribute to our ongoing work on the architectural history publication and design guidelines.. Her past work in finance should also be of value as we look to develop new programs to assist local preservation efforts. Unfortunately the other applicants, who have applied for the HPC, do not meet the appropriate criteria. Staff will continue outreach until more qualified candidates are found. Betsy Underwood, whose second term is scheduled to expire March 31st has agreed to continue attending meetings until another member can be appointed. Please convey this to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration in March..