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MINUTES
DESCHUTES COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION
DESCHUTES SERVICES CENTER
1300 NW WALL STREET, BEND, OREGON, 97701
APRIL 30, 2018 – 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Sharon Leighty called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Historic Landmark
Commissioners present were Sharon Leighty, Rachel Stemach, and Bill Olsen.
Staff present were Nick Lelack, CDD Director, Peter Gutowsky, Planning Manager, Zechariah
Heck, Associate Planner, and Adam Smith, Assistant County Counsel.
II. MINUTES
The minutes from April 16, 2018, were approved unanimously as drafted.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were provided.
IV. CENTRAL OREGON CANAL NOMINATION REVIEW (WARD RD TO GOSNEY RD SECTION)
Commissioner Stemach offered her opinion that responding in writing to each criterion is
beneficial. She would like a similar format to take place.
Commissioner Olsen encouraged the HLC to follow a public hearing process. Staff clarified the
process has been open to the public from the beginning. The HLC held a public meeting to
receive oral comments and allowed written comments to be submitted for review.
Staff explained whatever process the HLC decides, the end result must include a completed
Nomination Evaluation Form which has been provided by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Although the format may change during the date of deliberations, the Commission decided to
conduct deliberations under the following format:
1) The Commission will discuss the nomination vis-à-vis each specific criterion, e.g.,
“Integrity”.
2) Once each Commissioner feels that their comments have been addressed, the Chair
will call for a vote/motion on the specific criterion. The possible votes are in support
(the HLC feels that the nomination is “OK”) or not in support/needs revisions (the HLC
has “Concerns” with the nomination).
3) A majority vote will determine which box is selected: the “OK” box or the “Concerns”
box.
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4) Specific commissioner comments can supplement the nomination form if the
Commission so desires.
5) The Commission will then repeat steps one through four on each review criterion, i.e.,
Description, Significance and Context, Facts and Sources, Supporting Materials.
6) Finally, the nomination evaluation sheet does ask if the Commission recommends the
district to be listed or if it should not be listed in the National Register. The Commission
will vote on which box to check here as well. The majority decision will determine which
box is selected.
Commissioner Leighty expressed her concern with the agenda and time. Leighty wants the
agenda to be shortened to be respectful of everyone’s time. Staff responded that the agenda
has been set, but the format can be altered to accommodate everyone’s personal time.
There was a brief discussion about conducting deliberations, but the Commissioners decided
they want to wait until May 7.
Commissioner Olsen reiterated his concern that everyone’s opinion needs to be heard.
V. OTHER ITEMS
No other items were discussed.
VI. COMMISSIONER/STAFF COMMENTS
Zechariah mentioned the May 7 agenda has been published online and sent to the Commission.
Peter addressed Commissioner’s Leighty’s concern about the agenda set for May 7. He
acknowledged the agenda can be prioritized as the Commission sees fit. However, there are
important items on the agenda that need to be reviewed and acted upon by the HLC.
VII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Zechariah Heck, Associate Planner