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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 1, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 14
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
Application of Other Applicant
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
Thomas Loter At-Large One Year 06/30/2024
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.
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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.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
May 19,2023
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 2:
Appoint Mr. Tom Loter to serve for a term of one additional year, following the
expiration of his second term on June 30, 2023. Mr. Loter's expertise as a professional
historic preservation architect has contributed significantly to the work of the HPC.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
David Stancil,Director,DEAPR
cc: Art Menius, Chair,Historic Preservation Commission
Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator/HPC staff
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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 lWhite lChapel Hill
Thomas Loter Member Male White Eno
Todd Dickinson Member Male White 60+ Little River
Mark Wasserman Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Thomas Loter
Name Called:
Home Address: 629 E Hatterleigh Ave
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-843-3238
Phone (Evening): 919-245-1327
Phone (Cell): 919-225-9513
Email: tom.loter@gmail.com
Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill
Job Title: Campus Historic Preservation Officer
Year of OC Residence: 2011
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
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
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Application Date: 9/24/2015
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:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 5/31/2017 Date Printed: 6/7/2017
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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
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
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
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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: 5/12/2023
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Fourth Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Peter Sandbeek&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/conunissions/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: 05/16/2023
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 3
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
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Fourth Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Peter Sandbeek&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
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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:
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