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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to Historic Preservation Advisory Board_10 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board MEETING DATE: August 18, 2014 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Patricia Jacobs to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board as a professional architect representative. BACKGROUND: There are currently six vacancies on this board with one new applicant who is a professional architect with a license in Indiana although she does not currently have a Montana or NCARB registration. If the commission were to consider this a barrier to appointment in the professional position, the applicant could be appointed as an at-large representative. The board does not currently have a member who is an architect holding Montana or NCARB registration as is written in the Ordinance that set up the board. The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board was created under Chapter 2.80 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. This chapter is designed as a measure to establish a local historic preservation program designed to promote the preservation of historic and prehistoric sites, structures, objects, buildings, and historic districts by addressing historic preservation issues at the local level and integrating them into local, state, and federal planning and decision-making processes. The historic preservation program includes identification, evaluation, and protection of historic resources within the city (Ordinance No. 1180, Section 2, 1985). The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Commission, and other staff members or boards seeking advice on historic preservation issues (Ordinance No. 1454, Section 2, 1998; Ordinance No. 1180, Section 3, 1985). Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. It is to be comprised of up to fifteen members: 95 (1) Three or four professional members with professional expertise in the disciplines of history, planning, archaeology, architecture, architecture history, historic archaeology, or other history preservation-related disciplines, such as cultural geography or cultural anthropology, provided, however, that at least one member shall be an architect holding Montana or NCARB registration; (2) Two to four members from historic districts; (3) One member from the Main Street commercial district, who "shall operate a business or own property in the neighborhood described as Main Street"; (4) Four to six at-large representatives. Residence within the City shall not be a prerequisite for professional members or at-large representatives. This board is considered advisory, although it is generally responsible for overseeing the operation of the Historic Preservation Office. This board currently has six expired terms and one new applicant. New Applicant: Patricia Jacobs Attachment: Board Application 96 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 130 Form inserted: 7/15/2014 9:53:29 PM Name: Patricia Jacobs Physical Address: 3152 Catkin Lane, Unit A, Bozeman, Montana, 59718 Primary Phone: (317) 418-6933 Email: pat@archtrio.com Your current occupation: Architect Employer: ARCHitecture trio, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: < 1 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BHPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I am a registered architect in the State of Indiana and have focused my firm's practice on Historic Preservation and the downtown revitalization efforts of numerous communities. Serving as the preservation architect and assistant administrator for the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission/City of Indianapolis for 8 years (1987-1995), my job duties included administering and providing technical assistance to nine locally designated historic districts and numerous individual properties. I have always had a keen interest both personally and professionally in our historic resources and the sense of community and connectivity they provide with our past. I am very interested in actively participating on the Historic Preservation Advisory Board where I believe my interests, education and talents will be an asset to accomplishing their goals. I also hope that I might be a resource in strengthening public education and awareness of the significance of historic preservation in our community. Reference 1: Lesley Gilmore, Director Historic Preservation Services CTA Architects/Engineers Bozeman, MT 406-922-7114 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: David Baker, Administrator City of Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission Indianapolis, IN 317-327-4406 Other Info: It would be an honor and privilege to serve the City of Bozeman on the Historic Preservation Advisory Board. I believe I will bring a fresh perspective as a new resident of the City, and also a strong 97 commitment to honor, respect and preserve those resources that ground our history and sense of community. How did you hear about us?: Courtney Kramer 98