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28 <br /> Commissioner Carter said that serving on other boards could be factored in when making <br /> decisions. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if alternates can vote. <br /> Tara May said that alternates only attend and vote if a regular member cannot attend. <br /> She said with it being a revaluation year, there will be many opportunities for people to attend and <br /> participate. <br /> Chair Bedford suggested moving Tony Blake and Barbara Levine to alternate positions <br /> and having Leon Meyers as Chair. She suggested having Saru Salvi as a regular member instead <br /> of Tony Blake. <br /> Commissioner Carter suggested Richal Vanhook as a regular member. <br /> Chair Bedford suggested Shereese Alston as an alternate member. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Leon Meyers as Chair, Saru Salvi and Richal <br /> Vanhook as regular members, and Tony Blake, Barbara Levine, and Shereese Alston as alternate <br /> members. <br /> 5. Historic Preservation Commission —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments 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 individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Dr. Anne At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2028 <br /> Whisnant <br /> Art Menius At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2028 <br /> Todd Dickinson At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2028 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Chair Bedford asked about the requirements for the Board. <br /> Tara May said there are specific experience requirements for the Historic Preservation <br /> Commission. <br />