Agenda - 03-11-2025; 5 - Historic Preservation Commission – Appointments Discussion

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 11, 2025 Action Agenda Item No. 5 SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Commission — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Applications of Persons Recommended Applications of Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List Annual Work Plan PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission. BACKGROUND: The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is charged with undertaking an inventory of properties of historical, prehistorical, architectural, and/or cultural significance. It recommends areas to be designated or removed as "historic districts" and reviews and acts upon proposals for alterations, demolition, new construction, etc. In considering new applicants, the HPC is required to follow the guidelines from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in order for the County to remain eligible to participate in the state's Certified Local Government (CLG) program. Those guidelines include the following language governing the qualifications of prospective HPC applicants: "All members shall have demonstrated experience or knowledge in history, architecture or related disciplines that is supported by resume information sufficient to allow the SHPO to confirm the qualifications of members, pursuant to 36 CFR Part 61." The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7) At-Large members. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Dr. Anne At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2028 Whisnant Art Menius At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2028 Todd At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2028 Dickinson