(A) As soon as convenient following their appointment to the Board, the members shall meet and organize by election of a Chairperson and a secretary. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum; however, no application for approval shall be recommended for denial except by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board. All motions shall be made in the affirmative, even if the proposer intends to vote in the negative.
(B) The Board shall make such rules and regulations as it may determine advisable and necessary for the conducting of its affairs, not inconsistent with the laws of the village and state permitted for regular and special meetings to accomplish the purpose of this chapter, and shall make them available for public inspection at all times. The Board shall meet at least monthly, but meetings may be held at any time by the Board, or on the written request of any of its members. All meetings and records of the Board shall be public, and minutes of such meetings shall be a matter of public record. All meetings of the Board shall be publicly announced and have a previously-posted agenda.
(C) The Board may request a public hearing when considering the eligibility of any property proposed to be added to any preservation district or proposed for individual listing on the village’s register. The Board may request a public hearing when making a nomination to the Historic Register or when reviewing such a nomination for approval which was prepared by others.
(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)