(a) The Perrysburg Historic Landmarks Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, all residents of the City, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by Council. All members shall have, to the highest extent possible, a recognized knowledge of, and a known interest in, architectural preservation and design, together with a determination to work for the overall improvement of the quality of the City's physical environment. At least two (2) members of the Commission shall be professional members from the fields of architecture, architectural history, history, archeology, city planning or other preservation-related disciplines. Nominations may be solicited from interested organizations. Subsequent to the initial appointments, all appointments to the Commission by the Mayor shall be for three (3) years. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms. Any member who misses more than three (3) consecutive meetings or more than one-half ( ½ ) of the meetings in any calendar year shall be deemed to have vacated his or her position and shall be replaced. Of the initial appointments, three (3) members shall serve for a three (3) year term; two (2) members shall serve for a two (2) year term and two (2) members shall serve for a one (1) year term. Vacancies caused by death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments are made. Vacancies shall be filled within sixty (60) days unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period. All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 25-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)
(Ord. 25-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)
(b) The Commission shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman, to serve in the absence of the Chairman, as soon as possible following its appointment by the Mayor, and on an annual basis thereafter. The Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure which shall be made available for public inspection. Such rules of procedure shall provide for regular and special meetings, which meetings shall be held in a public place. All review decisions shall be made in a public forum, with applicants notified of meetings and advised of decisions. Written minutes of actions and decisions of the Commission shall be made available for public inspection. Meetings of the Commission shall be scheduled at least monthly.
(Ord. 127-2011. Passed 6-21-11.)