[HistoricCemeteries] City of Springfield seeks commissioner

[Kuri Gill]

The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications to fill two
open positions on the Historic Commission.  The deadline to apply is 12
p.m. on September 9, 2011.  Interested applicants are encouraged to
attend the August 23, 2011 Historic Commission meeting.  Interviews will
be conducted by the City Council at the September 26, 2011 work session.
 Confirmation of the chosen candidate will be at the City Council public
hearing on October 3, 2011.
 
Copies of the application form are available at the City Manager’s
Office in City Hall, 225 Fifth Street.  Electronic copies of the
application may be requested by contacting Molly Markarian at
541-726-4611 or at mmarkarian at springfield-or.gov.      
 
Background:
The qualifications for membership on the Historic Commission include
being appointees of Willamalane Park & Recreation District or
Springfield School District #19; or individuals who meet professional
qualifications in the disciplines of architecture, history,
architectural history, archeology, or related fields who live within the
Metropolitan Area General Plan boundaries; or residents, electors, or
property owners within Springfield.
 
The Springfield Historic Commission is appointed by the City Council
and serves to advance the identification, protection, preservation,
education, and interpretation of Springfield’s cultural heritage and
history.  As such, the Commission organizes projects and programs to
encourage stewardship of the community’s historic assets.  The
Commission also reviews development and restoration requests within the
Washburne Historic District and for other Springfield historic
resources.  Historic Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday
of every month starting at 5:30pm in the Jesse Main Room in City Hall. 

 
The candidate appointed to this position is eligible to serve up to
two, four-year terms.  
 
For more information, contact Molly Markarian at 726-4611 or at
mmarkarian at ci.springfield.or.us. 
Kuri Gill

Heritage Grants and Outreach Coordinator
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us
www.oregonheritage.org ( http://www.oregonheritage.org/ )
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