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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 04-27-2023; 7 - Historic Preservation Commission – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 27, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 7 SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Commission —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. BACKGROUND: The Historic Preservation 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. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seven (7) At-Large members. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Stephen Peck At-Large One Year 03/31/2024 Extension If the individual listed above is appointed, no vacancies remain. 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. 2 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. 3 it ;far,', `aT9`1ti HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION March 20, 2023 Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough,NC 27278 Dear Chair Bedford: The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) wishes to make the following recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to fill position 4: Appoint Mr. Stephen Peck to serve for a term of one additional year, following the expiration of his second term on March 31, 2023. Mr. Peck has contributed significantly to the work of the HPC. He has also taken a leadership role in the planning process for the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary in Orange County and Hillsborough. The HPC hopes to have him continue to carry out this important role. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, David Stancit, Director, DEAPR cc: Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator/HPC staff 4 Historic Preservation Commission Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Anne Whisnant Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Art Menius Member Male White 60+ Little River Orange Unified Transportation Board Cecelia Moore Member Female White 60+ Bingham Paul Noe Member Male White Eno Stephen Peck Member IMale White lChapel Hill Thomas Loter Member Male White Eno Todd Dickinson Member Male White 60+ Little River Mark Wasserman Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill 5 Page 1 of 2 Stephen Peck Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Stephen Peck Name Called: Home Address: 8124 n hound ct Chapel hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 9192603127 Phone (Evening): 9192603127 Phone (Cell): 9192603127 Email: Stevepeck33@gmail.com Place of Employment: Retired/self employed Job Title: Self employed Year of OC Residence: 1972 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of Hillsborough Historic Commission Write and lead tours for Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Member of Venacular Architecture Forum Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Member and past chairman Orange County Chairman of Parks and Recreation Council Boards/Commissions applied for: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Life long keen interest in history, particularly local and southern history. Majored in southern history at UNC-CH. Docent and lecturer at Burwell School for past 5 years. Have developed tours for the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as a volunteer. Many call me a local historian which accept as moniker if it means someone a lifelong and dogged interest in the past, it memory and preservation. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe preservation is key to the understanding of the past. To walk the ground and view or enter buildings with a special tie to the past allows history be told authentically. Orange County is one of the ancient counties of NC. As a mother county Orange history is critical to understanding huge swathes of NC. Recognition and preservation of historic sites is a major key to that understanding for the current and future generations. I feel I can be an advocate and scholar for preservation in Orange County. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 6 Page 2 of 2 Stephen Peck Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/16/2017 11:34:36 AM Date Printed: 8/16/2017 7 Page 1 of 2 Mark Wasserman Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mark Wasserman Name Called: Home Address: 601 W. Rosemary St. Unit 406 Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 732-754-8682 Email: markwasserman1910@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: served for 9.5 years as a member of the Highland Park, NJ Board of Education, 2 yrs. as President. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Board of Education in Highland Park, NJ. 9.5 years. 2 yrs. as President. 40 Years as Professor at Rutgers University. 3 years as Dept of History Chair. Many committees and administrative posts. President of two important professional organizations. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Desire to better vocational ed. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am committed to providing the best public education possible for all students. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? None Historic Preservation Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? 8 Page 2 of 2 Mark Wasserman Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/16/2021 Date Printed: 4/17/2023 9 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Fourth Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Peter Sandbeck&Kalani Allen Meeting Place: Old Orange County Courthouse Contact Phone: 919-245-2510 Positions: 7 Length:3 years Terms: 2 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 Cecelia Moore 1 First Appointed: 10/05/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Thomas Loter 2 First Appointed: 11/05/2015 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Paul Noe 3 First Appointed: 09/04/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/04/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Stephen Peck 4 First Appointed: 11/02/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/14/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Dr. Anne Whisnant 5 First Appointed: 03/21/2023 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Monday,April 17,2023 Page 1 10 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Fourth Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Peter Sandbeck&Kalani Allen Meeting Place: Old Orange County Courthouse Contact Phone: 919-245-2510 Positions: 7 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Art Menius 6 First Appointed: 03/21/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Todd Dickinson 7 First Appointed: 03/21/2023 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 03/21/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Monday,April 17,2023 Page 2 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Peter Sandbeck&Kalani Allen Historic Preservation Commission Contact Phone: 919-245-2510 Mark Wasserman Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Monday,April 17,2023 Page 1 of 1