Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Appointment of a New Member to the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1E: Increase community involvement and participation within local government/community)
MEETING DATE: April 2, 2019
DEPARTMENT: City Council
CONTACT: George C. Fuller, Mayor
Tracy Rath, Mayor Pro Tem
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Appoint a new member to the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB)
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Current HPAB Member Peter Bailey is unable to continue service to the board due to health reasons
• Mr. Bailey has been absent from scheduled meetings since November 2018
• Mr. Bailey has served multiple terms on the Historic Preservation and Parks & Recreation advisory boards over the past decade
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The HPAB consists of seven members appointed by City Council who are McKinney citizens with known or demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge of historic preservation
• As possible, the board should include an architect; city planner or representative of a design profession; historian; licensed real estate broker; attorney; and property owner of a landmark or of a building in a historic district
• The role of the board includes determinations and recommendations concerning historic landmarks; use of funds to promote preservation; and support of public awareness and participation in education programs
• The board meets monthly as required to conduct pertinent business
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A