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27 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> At-Large 12/31/2024 Vacant since 09/09/2024 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> 10. Historic Preservation Commission —Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board will consider 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 /> Carol Ann At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2026 <br /> Lewald <br /> If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. <br /> Closed Session <br /> A motion was made by Chair Bedford, seconded by Commissioner McKee, at 9:25 p.m. <br /> to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11.(a)(3) to consult with an attorney <br /> employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney client privilege between <br /> the attorney and the public body related to the national opioid litigation, Orange County vs. Kroger. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />