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MEMORANDUM
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Nick Lelack, AICP, Planning Director
Date: May 3, 2012
Re: Historic Landmarks Commission Appointment
BACKGROUND & SUMMARY
On Tuesday, May 1, recently appointed Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commissioner
(HLC) Dr. H. Delight Stone, an archeologist, resigned due to a family emergency. She
expressed her deep regrets.
The panel that interviewed and recommended a slate of HLC candidates to the Board in March
recommends the Board appoint Ex-Officio member Christine Horting-Jones to fill Dr. Stone’s
position. The reason is that Ex-Officio member Horting-Jones is also an archeologist, and this
expertise is important for a voting member given the types of projects likely to be reviewed by
the HLC. The panel consists of Commissioner Alan Unger, Bend Landmarks Commission Chair
Heidi Slaybaugh, and Planning Director Nick Lelack.
If the Board supports the panel’s recommendation, the HLC would be comprised of:
1. Bill Olsen, Pioneer Association April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2014
2. Dennis Smidling, City of Sisters April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2016
3. Sharon Leighty, Unincorporated April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2014
4. Christine Horting-Jones, Unincorporated April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2016
5. Broc Stenman, Unincorporated April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2016
6. Ray Solley, Ex-Officio April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2016
7. Rachel Stemach, Ex-Officio April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2016
8. Kelly Madden, Ex-Officio April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2016
BOARD APPOINTMENTS / OPTIONS
The Board may make appointments to a commission at any public meeting by a motion and
approval by the majority of commissioners. The Board may appoint Ex-Officio member Horting-
Jones, another Ex-Officio member, or another person to fill this vacancy.