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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8 <br /> SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Commission — Appointment Discussion <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 <br /> Member and Applicant Summary Sheet <br /> Application of Person Recommended <br /> Applications of Other Applicants <br /> Membership Roster <br /> Applicant Interest List <br /> PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) 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 /> In considering new applicants, the HPC is required to follow the guidelines from the State Historic <br /> Preservation Office (SHPO) in order for the County to remain eligible to participate in the state's <br /> Certified Local Government (CLG) program. Those guidelines include the following language <br /> governing the qualifications of prospective HPC applicants: "All members shall have <br /> demonstrated experience or knowledge in history, architecture or related disciplines that is <br /> supported by resume information sufficient to allow the SHPO to confirm the qualifications of <br /> members, pursuant to 36 CFR Part 61." <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 /> Eric Deetz At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2026 <br /> If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br />