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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 03-19-2019 11-e - Historic Preservation Commission - Appointments 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 19, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 11-e SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Commission - Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendations Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Historic Preservation Board. BACKGROUND: The following recommendations for appointment and re-appointment are for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 5 Susan Ballard At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2022 6 Art Menius At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2022 7 Todd At-Large Second Full Term 03/31/2022 Dickinson NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: None FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF ORANGE COUNTY) Meeting Times: 6:30 pm fourth Wednesday of each month Contact Person:Peter Sandbeck Meeting Place: Old Orange County Courthouse Contact Phone: 919-245-2517 Description: Appointments are made for three years. The majority of the members of the commission shall have demonstrated special interest,experience or education in history,architecture,landscape architecture,archaeology,or related fields.This commission 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. APPLICATANTS MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF ORANGE COUNTY. To learn more,visit this web address: www.co.orange.nc.us/ercd/commissions/hpc.htm Ms. Rebecca Paxton 1 First Appointed: 09/04/2018 Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/04/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Thomas Loter 2 First Appointed: 11/05/2015 Sex: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 06/20/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2020 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Paul Noe 3 First Appointed: 09/04/2018 Sex: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 09/04/2018 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2021 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Stephen Peck 4 First Appointed: 11/02/2017 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/02/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2020 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Robert Ireland 5 First Appointed: 12/13/2011 Sex: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 04/19/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Art Menius 6 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 04/19/2016 Sex: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 04/19/2016 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Todd Dickinson 7 Chair First Appointed: 02/07/2017 Sex: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 02/07/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2019 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Friday,March 01,2019 Page 1 it ;far,', `aT9`1ti HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 1, 2019 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Orange County 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough,NC 27278 Dear Ms. Baker: The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviewed the current applicants for membership at its regular meeting on February 27. The HPC wishes to make the following recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to fill position #5 now held by Robert Ireland,who will rotate off on March 31 after serving two full terms: Appoint Susan Ballard to serve in position#5. Ms. Ballard has had long involvement in historic preservation and provided exceptional volunteer service when she served on the HPC from 2013-2016. In addition,the HPC asks the Board of County Commissioners to consider reappointing the following two current members to second three-year terms. These members will reach the end of their first terms on March 31, 2019 and all are willing to continue serving on the board: Art Menius to a second full term in position number 6. Todd Dickinson to a second full term in position number 7. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Todd Dickinson, Chair Orange County Historic Preservation Commission cc: David Stancil,Director,DEAPR Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator Page 1 of 2 Susan T Ballard Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs Susan T Ballard Name Called: Home Address: 3517 Iva Ada Drive Hillsborough NC US Phone (Day): 9197324443 Phone (Evening): 9197324443 Phone (Cell): 9192609243 Email: stballard54@gmail.com Place of Employment: retired Job Title: homemaker Year of OC Residence: 1995 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Other Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past HPC member for 1 .5? terms (something like that), but had to resign due to unforeseen familial needs. Those needs are now such that I am able to commit to attending to HPC meetings and re-involve myself in the community. I would like to resume work with the HPC. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OCHPC ps: 2nd question below... correct, I owe no past due taxes at this time. Boards/Commissions applied for: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Past experience on the HPC, interest in architecture and preservation of all types of property, documents, and artifacts. Grew up in a c1813 National Landmark home with respect of historic properties ingrained daily. I am passionate about the Landmark program, promoting and educating people about preservation. MBA Marketing and Econ. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about preservation, love OC, and wish to use my retirement time in service to the community. Conflict of Interest: Page 2 of 2 Susan T Ballard Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Preservation and grew up on a farm. My father was a farmer(in KY)and I come from a long line of farmers. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Preservation of farms and farm land. Conflict of Interest: Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background,education and experience relevant to this board: MBA with continuing education in finance(DUKE Executive Ed program: Finance for non- financial managers.) Experience managing across functional and global geographic regions which give me a unique perspective&experience in balancing outcomes within diverse scenarios. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Although I m not totally sure what all this board does, it appears to be a point where I might be able to use my skills to serve the community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of real estate, tax appraisal or real estate law. I hold a NC real estate license, but am not affiliated with a company nor do I practice. I hold license as a just in case . In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. Well networked (for HPC board)to assist in fundraising for the Orange County Architectural History book the HPC is working on jointly with the city. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? HPC: To recommend properties for Landmark designation, to advise property owners, to educate the public, and to promote preservation of historical properties, documents, and artifacts. I hope to help in anyway I can to support the boards initiatives. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 02/19/2019 Date Printed: 02/19/2019 6 Page 1 of 2 Art Menius Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Art Menius Name Called: Home Address: 6627 Maynard Farm Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-675-2787 Phone (Evening): 919-675-2787 Phone (Cell): 919-675-2787 Email: art@artmenius.com Place of Employment: Art Menius Consulting Job Title: Owner Year of OC Residence: 1973 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Town of Carrboro Arts Committee Creative Carrboro Committee Chapel Hill Rotary Club Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Application Date: 4/5/2016 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special concentration in history of the Regulators Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider O Conflict of Interest: Page 2 of 2 Art Menius Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 10/6/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have extensive experience in community economic development and community based planning. In my work with Creative Carrboro, planning a proposed arts district, and with the proposed Arts and Innovation Center I have worked closely with the Carrboro Plan Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to represent the planning interests on the transportation board. In Orange, Chatham, and Wilkes County, NC and Letcher County, KY, I have seen how transportation shapes and builds strong communities OR undos them. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/5/2016 Date Printed: 12/28/2017 8 Page 1 of 2 Todd Dickinson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Todd Dickinson Name Called: Home Address: 4606 Hunt Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-732-5439 Phone (Evening): 919-732-5439 Phone (Cell): 919-614-8761 Email: dicres@mindspring.com Place of Employment: Retired from Dickinson Restorations, Inc Job Title: Retired Year of OC Residence: 1985 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member: Eno River Association, Friends of Historic Moorefields, Tar Heel Sports Car Club, Red Mountain Hounds. Democratic Party of Orange County Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Historic Preservation Commission of Orange Co. Boards/Commissions applied for: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a graduate of the Durham Tech. Historic Preservation Program. Past member of the Association for Preservation Technology. Past President of Dickinson Restorations, Inc. for 30 years, an Historic Preservation Contracting and consulting Co. Winner of NC Dept of Archives and History Robert Stipe Award for professionals doing preservation work. Founding President of the Commission in 90 s and one year ago before rotating off. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have an investment in the County Architectural book underway with the Board. Orange County Historic Preservation is a priority in my life s work. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: 25 years as president of the Historic Preservation Contracting and Consulting business here in Hillsborough. Restoration of Ayr Mount and the Alex Dickson House 8 Page 2 of 2 Todd Dickinson Volunteer Experience: Founding member and chair of the Historic Preservation Commission; President- Stagville Historic Site Board, Eno River Association, Hillsborough Alliance, Durham Preservation Society Preservation NC 20-28 years, O.C. CT House Exterior Designs Advisory Education: Berkshore School, Duke University, Durham Tech ,Certification in Historic Preservation, Continuing Education, Association for Preservation Technology International Annual Conferences. Other Comments: Volunteer Notes: I have serious concerns for the History and future development of Orange County. However, I am proud to be an Orange County resident. STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied for Historic Preservation Commission 3/29/2007. Recommended to serve on the Justice Facilities Planning Process Task Force Design Firm Selection Committee 9/1/01. Job Title: Historic Preservation Architect. ADDRESS VERIFICATION-4606 Hunt Rd is in the Little River Township in Orange County. This application was current on: 11/30/2016 Date Printed: 12/6/2016 19 BOCC Attendance Report For The Historic Preservation Board Appointments Feb / 2018 — Feb / 2019 Member Appointed Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Art Menius 04/19/2016 P P E P P * P P P * P E P Todd Dickinson 02/07/2017 P P P P P * P P P * P P P IP: Present E: Excused A:Absent *:No Meeting Current through—February 2019 1® Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Peter Sandbeck Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS S Contact Phone: 919-245-2517 Mrs Susan T Ballard Date Applied: 02/21/2019 Sex: Female Township: Eno Race: Other Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Friday,March 08,2019 Page 1 of 1