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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 09-10-20; Item18 - Historic Preservation Commission – Appointment Discussion ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 10, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 18 SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Commission – Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Application of Person on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2125 PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE 2 Thomas Loter At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2023 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. 1 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF ORANGE COUNTY) Contact Person:Peter Sandbeck Contact Phone:919-245-2517 Meeting Times:6:30 pm fourth Wednesday of each month Meeting Place:Old Orange County Courthouse 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 Ethnic Background:white Ms. Rebecca Paxton Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:09/04/2018 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms:1 1 First Appointed:09/04/2018 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Thomas Loter Gender Identity:Male Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:06/20/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 2 First Appointed:11/05/2015 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Paul Noe Gender Identity:Male Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:09/04/2018 Expiration:03/31/2021 Number of Terms:1 3 First Appointed:09/04/2018 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Stephen Peck Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:05/14/2020 Expiration:03/31/2023 Number of Terms:2 4 First Appointed:11/02/2017 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Ms Susan T Ballard Gender Identity:Female Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:1 5 First Appointed:03/19/2019 Special Repr:Age Range: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 1 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF ORANGE COUNTY) Contact Person:Peter Sandbeck Contact Phone:919-245-2517 Meeting Times:6:30 pm fourth Wednesday of each month Meeting Place:Old Orange County Courthouse Ethnic Background:white Art Menius Gender Identity:Male Township:Bingham Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:03/31/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:2 6 First Appointed:04/19/2016 Special Repr: Vice-Chair Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Todd Dickinson Gender Identity:Male Township:Little River Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:03/19/2019 Expiration:03/31/2022 Number of Terms:2 7 First Appointed:02/07/2017 Special Repr: Chair Age Range: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 2 3 ORANGE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION August 17, 2020 Penny Rich, Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Chair Rich: The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) wishes to recommend the reappointment of current member Thomas Loter to a second full term in position 2. Mr. Loter has generously contributed his valuable skills as a practicing historic preservation architect to the work of the HPC and is willing to serve again. He has very good attendance record. Thank you on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission. Sincerely, David Stancil, Director, DEAPR cc: Todd Dickinson, Chair, Historic Preservation Commission NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2517 Fax: (919) 644-3351 4 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Thomas Loter Page 1 of 2 Home Address:629 E Hatterleigh Ave Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Male Phone (Day):919-843-3238 Phone (Evening):919-245-1327 Phone (Cell):919-225-9513 Email:tom.loter@gmail.com Name: Thomas Loter Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill Job Title:Campus Historic Preservation Officer Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2011 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: *Certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards *Registered Architect in North Carolina *Member of the American Institute of Architects *Board Member: Kin Childcare Program, Durham, NC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Not serving on nor have I served on any Orange County Advisory Boards Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a registered architect that has been practicing Historic Preservation and Adaptive reuse in North Carolina for the past 17 years. I ve worked on historic homes, churches, textile mills and tobacco factories. I have extensive experience working on N Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about old and Historic buildings and sites. Conflict of Interest: Application Date:9/24/2015 5 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Loter This application was current on:5/31/2017 Date Printed:6/7/2017 6 Member Original Date Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Thomas Loter 11/5/2015 N P P P N P E E N P P N P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Informatin Current Through: February 29, 2020 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Historic Preservation Commission - Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS S Contact Person:Peter Sandbeck Contact Phone:919-245-2517 Ethnic Background:White Sarah Shore Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:08/05/2020 Mrs Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range 18-34 Also Serves On: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Page 1 of 1 8 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Sarah Shore Page 1 of 2 Home Address:3501 Old NC 86 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:336-413-2271 Email:scmorris313@gmail.com Name:Mrs Sarah Shore Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: First Baptist Church, Hillsborough Small business owner, Cardinal Fern Marketing, LLC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Age Range:18-34 Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a masters in Arts Administration from Boston University. I worked for United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County as a fundraiser, and have served on the Brookline Arts Commission (Brookline, MA), and as a panelist for the Indianapolis Arts Council awarding $1,000,000 to various arts nonprofits. Additionally, I served as volunteer president at SECCA and a docent at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I love the arts, and I have a passion to help further the arts in area. I believe the arts enrich the community for future generations. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have worked with arts councils across our country, and have worked arts and professionals of all backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with boards as a member and as a staff member, which is an unique view of both sides. 9 Page 2 of 2 Sarah Shore Other Comments: This application was current on:8/5/2020 7:38:45 PM Date Printed:8/11/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I grew up in a small suburb outside of Winston-Salem. I spent many years visiting and enjoying Old Salem, and the rich history of the area. One of the reasons I fell in love with Hillsborough and decided to move here with my family was because of the rich history in downtown. I have a background in the arts, and have worked in historical homes (Reynolda House Museum of American Art) as a docent and volunteer president (SECCA). I have a working knowledge of conservatorship due to this along with my work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I think it is of the upmost importance to preserve the history of our town for future generations. In addition, the history is a draw for tourism to our town and I love talking about our town to others and highlighting the history. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have lived in various locations in our state, and in our country. I have dealt with various opinions and those who fight for historical preservation in North Carolina and Mass. 10