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19 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Raul Herrera to the Hillsborough Board of <br /> Adjustment. <br /> 14. Historic Preservation Commission —Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board considered an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Historic Preservation Commission is charged with undertaking an <br /> inventory of properties of historical, prehistorical, architectural, and/or cultural significance. It <br /> recommends areas to be designated or removed as "historic districts" and reviews and acts upon <br /> proposals for alterations, demolition, new construction, etc. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7)At-Large members. <br /> The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Thomas Loter At-Large One Year Extension 06/30/2024 <br /> If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Chair Bedford noted that the other applicant was chair of the history department at <br /> Rutgers University. <br /> Tara May said that the commission stated that the other applicant did not have the <br /> recommended background in history, architecture, building restoration, landscape architecture, <br /> or archeology. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she was willing to honor the commission's request. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant, Thomas Loter. <br /> 15. Human Relations Commission —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board considered appointments to the Human Relations Commission. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Human Relations Commission advises the Board of County <br /> Commissioners on solutions to problems in the field of human relationships. It also makes <br /> recommendations designed to promote goodwill and harmony among groups in the County <br /> irrespective of their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, <br /> disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br />