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Commission outlines outreach push and flags loss of Reserve staff; considers CLG model and May event
Summary
Commissioners discussed outreach plans for National Historic Preservation Month, concerns about recent declines in Reserve staffing, and possible steps including pursuing a Certified Local Government model or a county-funded preservation position; they tasked staff with drafting outreach materials and collecting code-enforcement data.
Commissioners spent the latter portion of the meeting discussing outreach to the community and how to sustain Reserve work after a funding/staffing reduction. Several commissioners said public outreach—letters to the editor, a joint proclamation with the Board of County Commissioners, and a May event tied to National Historic Preservation Month—would be a low-cost way to maintain visibility and encourage compliance with Reserve guidelines.
Members discussed operational challenges after the Reserve lost permanent staff: one commissioner said the "bottom's falling out as far as support people," describing worry about capacity to do outreach and technical review. Staff and commissioners explored the Certified Local Government (CLG) model and the prospect of placing a historic preservation officer on county payroll, while acknowledging budget constraints in the current season. Town staff offered to coordinate a draft proclamation and suggested including the mayor or other officials to boost visibility. Commissioners asked planning staff to gather data on code-enforcement complaints and noncompliant applications so outreach can be targeted. The chair closed discussion and adjourned the meeting at 12:05 p.m.
