§ 11-4. Historic preservation board.

(a)

Established; composition. The historic preservation board is hereby established and shall consist of five members to be appointed by the council for two-year terms. All members of the board shall be familiar with the purposes of preserving and protecting structures and sites having architectural and historic worth. At least one year of residency in the village is a minimum qualification for appointment. Each member shall hold office until his successor has been duly appointed except when removed by the village council, and any member may be removed at any time by a majority vote of the village council. Appointments to fill a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. If any member fails to attend two of three successive meetings without cause or notice, the board shall declare the member's office vacant, and the village council shall promptly fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term. Notwithstanding any code provisions to the contrary, board members commencing a non-consecutive term after January 1, 2016 shall serve no more than four consecutive terms. Incumbent board members holding office on January 1, 2016, regardless of their prior length of service, may continue to serve on the board until their then existing term expires and shall be eligible for reappointment by the council. Such reappointment would be deemed the individual's second term with respect to the term limits set forth herein. Board members may serve no more than four consecutive two-year terms. Term limited individuals shall vacate their position for a minimum of one regular term before becoming eligible for reappointment to the same board. A four/five vote of the council may override the stipulated term limit or residency requirement.

(b)

Organization; qualifications of members. The members of the historic preservation board shall elect from its membership a chairman, who shall serve for a period of one year. The chairman, upon election, may succeed himself. Each member of the board shall be a resident of the village during the term of his appointment. Appointees to the historic preservation board shall consist of: architects; realtors; historians; lawyers; art historians; engineers; archaeologists; or other individuals from the business, financial, or other segments of the community who, by virtue of their professions, community involvement, or businesses, demonstrate knowledge of or concern for historic preservation. The municipal historic preservation board shall include not less than one architect or architectural historian, one real estate professional or attorney, and one other qualified professional. One member may fill more than one of these requirements. The board shall have the prerogative of selecting nonvoting special advisors to the board. Residency requirements shall not apply to special advisors and architect.

(c)

Authority to recommend designations. For the purpose of effecting and furthering the protection, preservation and enhancement of historic landmarks, historic street names, and historic corridors, the board shall have the power to recommend to the village council any of the following:

(1)

The designation of a structure or site as an historic landmark;

(2)

The nomination to the state historic preservation office, for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, a structure that has previously been designated by the village council an historic landmark; or

(3)

The co-designation of a street based upon documented historic precedent.

(d)

Jurisdiction. The board's jurisdiction shall be limited to the village. The board shall be concerned with those elements of change, rehabilitation and/or preservation that affect the quality of the village. No individuals or organizations shall designate or cause to designate structures or sites within the village without pertinent data being submitted to and approved by the historic preservation board and the village council. The board shall not consider detailed design, interior arrangements or building features not subject to public view, nor shall they make any requirements except for the purpose of preventing development or demolition obviously incongruous to the surroundings. The board shall, on behalf of the village, and with the approval of the council, be responsible for the receipt and custody of donations of property and artifacts. In the event a historically designated property is the subject of action taken by another village board or department, rulings by the historic preservation board shall be considered advisory to the other board or department, and the citing board or department shall consider the historic preservation board's recommendations in their deliberations. Nothing contained herein impairs the requirements of section 11-6.

The historic preservation board shall meet as needed at such time that the board may determine after receipt by the board of an application for a certificate of appropriateness. A quorum shall consist of three members of the board and at least three members must vote in favor of an action for such action to be deemed approved. The board shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business and consideration of applications not inconsistent herewith. All the meetings of the board shall be open to the public, and a public record shall be kept of the board's resolutions, proceedings and actions.

(f)

Guide used in planning and deliberations. In all its planning and deliberations, the historic preservation board shall use "The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" (as revised) as a basis for its guidelines for preservation.

(g)

Secretary. The designated secretary of the board shall provide such technical, administrative and clerical assistance as is required by the historic preservation board.

(Ord. No. 742-17 , § 1, 11-21-17)