[Hist_Pres] Springfield seeks historic commissioners

[Kuri Gill]

Applicants Sought for Springfield Historic Commission
 
The City is currently accepting applications to fill three open
positions on the Historic Commission. The deadline to apply is 12 p.m.
on March 22, 2011. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the
March 22, 2011 Historic Commission meeting. Interviews will be conducted
by the City Council at the April 25, 2011 work session. Confirmation of
the chosen candidate will be at the City Council public hearing on May
2, 2011. 
 
Copies of the application form are available at the City Manager’s
Office in City Hall, 225 Fifth Street. Electronic copies of the
application may be requested by contacting Molly Markarian at
541-726-4611 or at mmarkarian at ci.springfield.or.us. 
 
Background: 
The qualifications for membership on the Historic Commission include
being appointees of Willamalane Park & Recreation District or
Springfield School District #19; or individuals who meet professional
qualifications in the disciplines of architecture, history,
architectural history, archeology, or related fields who live within the
Metropolitan Area General Plan boundaries; or residents, electors, or
property owners within Springfield. 
 
The Springfield Historic Commission is appointed by the City Council
and serves to advance the identification, protection, preservation,
education, and interpretation of Springfield’s cultural heritage and
history. As such, the Commission organizes projects and programs to
encourage stewardship of the community’s historic assets. The Commission
also reviews development and restoration requests within the Washburne
Historic District and for other Springfield historic resources. Historic
Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month
starting at 5:30pm in the Jesse Main Room in City Hall.
 
The candidates appointed to these positions are eligible to serve up to
two, four-year terms. For more information, contact Molly Markarian at
726-4611 or at mmarkarian at ci.springfield.or.us.
Kuri Gill

Historic Cemeteries Program  & CLG Coordinator
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us
Plan to attend the Oregon Heritage Conference April 7-9 in Astoria. For
information, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/Conference.shtml 
or on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Heritage-Conference/194597583890959
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