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Canby Heritage and Landmark Commission approves minutes, reappoints chair and schedules March survey meeting
Summary
The commission approved the December minutes, reappointed Carol Palmer as chair for another year, confirmed vice‑chair and recorder roles, voted to delay a driving‑tour project, and discussed outreach and an intensive historic‑survey presentation set for March 2 in City Council Chambers.
After the training session, the Canby Heritage and Landmark Commission moved through routine business.
A motion to approve the December meeting minutes "as presented" was made and seconded and passed by voice vote.
Chair Carol Palmer announced the commission’s 2025 volunteer of the year (Ron) and opened nominations for 2026 officers. Ryan LeBlanc moved to appoint Palmer as chair for another year; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The commission also confirmed Doug as vice chair after he agreed to continue for another year, and a motion was approved to continue Ron as recorder. Commissioners then voted to delay the driving‑tour project until staff can secure additional time and funding.
Staff provided a recruiting update: the commission currently has two vacancies and is pursuing a potential candidate, Cindy Jeske, president of the Clackamas County Historical Society board. Commissioners discussed possible meeting‑date adjustments to accommodate a prospective new member’s schedule.
Palmer described outreach plans connected to an upcoming presentation of an intensive‑level historic‑survey report by Willamette Cultural Resource Associates. The presentation is scheduled for March 2 in the City Council Chambers; the commission plans a public meeting, outreach materials, brochures and a sign‑up table for residents interested in the Heritage and Landmark Commission.
Palmer noted she has reviewed a draft of the survey report and found sections containing inaccurate historical statements that will be corrected after consultation with local historians and historical‑society sources. She asked staff to add virtual‑meeting information to press materials and to include a city logo on the announcement.
The meeting ended with thanks and an invitation to contact SHPO with follow‑up preservation questions.
