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§ 10-1 TITLE 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS § 10-3 Chapter 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Sec. 10-1: Purpose Sec. 10-2: Commission Established Sec. 10-3: Organization Sec. 10-4: Powers and Duties Sec. 10-5: Reports Sec. 10-6: Funding of Commission Sec. 10-1. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public of the City through the preservation and protection of buildings, sites, monuments, structures, and areas of historic importance or interest within the City; to protect and preserve the heritage of the City by preserving and regulating historic landmarks, properties, and districts which reflect the elements of the City’s cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, and architectural history; to preserve and enhance the environmental quality of the City’s neighborhoods; to establish and improve property values; and to foster economic development. Sec. 10-2. Commission Established. There is hereby created a Historic Preservation Commission which shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and approval of the Council. A non-voting member of this Commission shall not be considered in determining the number required for a quorum or whether a quorum is present. The word “Commission” when used herein shall mean the Historic Preservation Commission. Members of the Commission must be residents of Latah or Whitman Counties and shall demonstrate an interest in the historical and architectural development of the City , and shall be appointed with due regard to the proper representation of such fields as history, architectural history, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, archaeology, and law. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, members shall serve terms of three years with the exception of the initial Commission, three of whom shall serve a term of two years and three of whom shall serve a term of one year. Members may be reappointed with the advice and approval of the Council. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments and the appointee for an unexpired term shall serve the remainder of that term. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed by the City for expenses incurred in connection with their duties. The members of the Commission shall hold office at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Mayor may revoke their appointment at any time and for any reason deemed sufficient by the Mayor, with the approval of the Council. A Council member shall be a nonvoting, ex officio member of the Commission. Where possible, this Commission shall include at least one student enrolled at least three quarters (3/4) time in a post secondary educational program, who shall serve a one year term, which term may be renewed. At least one student enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program shall serve as a non-voting member of this Commission for a one year term, which term may be renewed. This Commission shall also include at least one Latah County resident who does not reside within City limits who shall serve as a non-voting member of this Commission for a three year term. (Ord. 2008-23, 10/20/2008) Sec. 10-3. Organization. At their first meeting the appointed Commissioners shall elect officers who shall serve one-year terms as chairperson and vice-chairperson. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the Commission. The vice-chairperson shall, in the case of absence or disability of the chairperson, perform the duties of chairperson. All meetings of the Commission shall keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings, and actions. The ---PAGE BREAK--- § 10-3 TITLE 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS § 10-6 City may provide staff assistance to the Commission. Sec. 10-4. Powers and Duties. The Commission shall be advisory to the Council and shall be authorized to: A. Make recommendations to the Council regarding ordinances pertaining to historic preservation; B. Conduct a survey of local historic properties, landmarks, and sites; C. Recommend the acquisition of interests in historic properties, including adjacent or associated lands, by purchase, bequest, donation, or lease; D. Recommend methods and procedures necessary to preserve, restore, maintain, and operate historic properties under the ownership or control of the City; E. Recommend the lease, sale, other transfer or disposition of historic properties subject to rights of public access and upon such terms and conditions as will ensure the preservation of the property; F. Cooperate with the federal, state, and other local governments in the pursuance of objectives of historic preservation; G. Recommend contracting with the state or federal government, or any agency of either, or with any person, firm, cooperation, or organization to accomplish the purposes of this Chapter; H. Participate in the conduct of land use, urban renewal, and other planning processes undertaken by Latah or Whitman County, the City, the state, or the federal government, and the agencies of those entities; I. Provide information for the purposes of historic preservation to the City; J. Promote and assist other agencies or groups in conducting an educational and interpretive program on historic preservation and historic properties in the City; K. Enter, solely in performance of its official duties and only at reasonable times, upon private lands for the examination or survey thereof; however, no member, employee, or agent of the commission may enter any private property building or structure without the consent of the owner or occupier thereof. Sec. 10-5. Reports. The Historic Preservation Commission shall make reports from time to time as requested by the Mayor and/or the Council. Sec. 10-6. Funding of Commission. For the purpose of providing funds for the Commission, the Council may: A. Provide funds from current revenue; B. Receive and expend monies from other sources; or C. Use any combination of the above. Any funds received by the Commission may be accumulated from year to year and need not be expended during one fiscal year. (Ord. 90-18, 9/17/90); Ref. Idaho Code § 67-4601 et seq.