The Historic Preservation Board shall consist of five (5) Regular Members who shall demonstrate a special interest, knowledge, or training in preservation, architecture, history, planning, conservation, landscape architecture, archeology, urban design or closely related field as follows:
(a) Two (2) preservation related professional or academic members to the extent that they are available;
(b) Two (2) property or business owners from within the district;
(c) One (1) resident of the City.
In addition, there shall also be a First Alternate Member and a Second Alternate Member. If any Regular Member is absent, the First Alternate Member may vote in the Regular Member’s place. If the First Alternate Member is absent or if more than one (1) Regular Member is absent, the Second Alternate Member may vote in the Regular Member’s place.
Members shall be residents of the City of Medina and shall not hold any other public office or position in the City. Members may include non-residents if no qualified residents are available. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council and shall serve for four-year terms. The Mayor may remove any Member for cause after a public hearing and any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as an original appointment for the unexpired term. Members shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair, each to serve a one-year term. A staff member or designee of the Planning Department shall act as the Board Secretary.
(Ord. 142-22. Passed 7-11-22.)