HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Historic Commission Interview AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 2/27/2017
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Mark McCaffery/DPW
Staff Phone No: 541-736-1003 Estimated Time: 15 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D
C I T Y C O U N C I L
Council Goals: Encourage Economic
Development and Revitalization through
Community Partnerships ITEM TITLE: HISTORIC COMMISSION INTERVIEW
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Conduct interview to fill one of two vacancies on the Historic Commission.
ISSUE STATEMENT: There are two vacancies on the seven-member Historic Commission as a result of two resignations. After a three week recruitment period that closed on December
9th, 2016, the Department received one application from Steve Morgan.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 – Interview Schedule and Questions Attachment 2 – Candidate Application
Attachment 3 – Profiles of Current Historic Commissioners
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The vacancies on the Historic Commission are a result of the resignation of Commissioners Kerry Barbero and Terra Wheeler.
Qualifications for membership on the Historic Commission include expertise in the fields of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, or archeology; residency within the Metro Plan boundaries; or as residents, electors, or property
owners within Springfield. In addition, the Council shall solicit recommendations for appointment from Willamalane and School District #19 (Municipal Code Section 2.502). Both the School District and Willamalane declined to recommend
appointees to fill these vacancies during this recruitment period.
State and Federal funding of the City’s historic preservation activities stipulate that
a majority of the Commissioners have professional qualifications in a field related to historic preservation. Four current members possess these qualifications and also
meet or partially meet the qualifications and standards set forth by the National
Park Service regarding commissions (See Attachments 2 and 3). Mr. Morgan resides in Springfield and has compiled research pertaining to the Booth-Kelly
Lumber Company and early logging in Springfield, which is available for review at the Lane County Historic Museum.
Springfield Municipal Code Section 2.506 states that any vacancy shall be filled for
the unexpired portion of the term of the member creating the vacancy, and Section 2.504 states that appointed members shall hold office for four years with the terms
staggered to provide overlapping and continuity. Candidates appointed for a first term are eligible to serve for four years beginning on the date of appointment by City Council. At the discretion of Council, Mr. Morgan’s appointment to a four
year term on the Historic Commission can be scheduled for the March 6, 2017 Regular Meeting. A new recruitment period to fill the unexpired portion of
Commissioner Wheeler’s term will begin in late March.
Historic Commission Interview Schedule & Questions
Schedule
5:30pm Council preparation of interview questions
5:35pm Interview of Steve Morgan
5:45pm Council Deliberation & Direction
Questions for Interviewee
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Historic Commission?
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to become a
Historic Commissioner.
3. What initiatives are you interested in working on if you are appointed as a Commissioner?
4. Describe your familiarity with the City’s historic resources.
5. What is it about Springfield’s history that interests you most?
6. Have you attended a Historic Commission meeting? If so, what were your impressions?
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
City Manager's Office• 225 Fifth Street• Springfield, OR 97477
PLEASE NOTE:
• When possible, council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget
Committee.
• When appointing people to any of the other city boards, commissions or committees, the Council shall take into account whether
that person is being reappointed for a subsequent term, is currently serving on another governing body or currently appointed to
another city board, commission or committee.
• When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only.
Board I Commission I Committee applying for:
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Day Phone: stf1-B4 ~-se1z Evening phone: S-L/I -8L/'/-S89 7
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Are you a Springfield property owner?
Are you a Springfield business owner?
Are you a registered voter? ~Yes
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Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here:
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How did you hear about the above vacancy? D Newspaper ad D Newspaper article D Radio/TV
I/( j Word of mouth D Board/Commission/Committee member
For more information please call the City Manager's Office 541.726.3 700
D Mail notice
D Internet
Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
(Over, please)
Printed on Recycled Paper Attachment 2, Page 1 of 6
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Application for a City of Springfield
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What community topics concern you that relate to this board I commission I committee? Why do you want to become a member?
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M-6'st boards I comrrt'issions I committees meet monthly. Subcommittees may meet more frequently. Meetings generally last one
and one-half hours. It is highly recommended you attend a meeting before submitting the application. Please read the news
release for this position which contains the normal dates and times for these meetings and can be found at
www.ci.springfield.or.us/CMO/newsrel.htm. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee?
@ YesQ No
Comments: ___________________________________________ _
I certify the information in this application and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading
statements or missing information is cause for rejection of application, removal of name from eligible list, or dismissal from the position. I hereby waive my
rights to claims or damages against any employer and the City of Springfield, its officers, agents, and employees, in regard to this exchange of information. I
hereby authorize to permit the City of Springfield and/or the Springfield Police Department to review my background information and if required my DMV
records. I have reviewed the Advisory and meet the minimum requirements to serve/volunteer in the desired position. I also authorize to permit any materials
listed above to be copied and retained by the City of Springfield. I authorize the use of my photograph.
I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Springfield, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and
all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection wit1i my conduct or performance as
a volunteer with the City of Springfield including but not limited damage or injury to persons or property and including without limitation attorney fees and
expenses; except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of the City of Springfield.
Applicant Signature:, __ ~-~---~----.· ____________ Date: __ lz_· _-t_--~-~-------
For more information please call the City Manager's Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper Attachment 2, Page 2 of 6
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS
www.springfield-or.gov
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 16, 2016
TO: Historic Commission Applicants
FROM: Mark Mccaffery, Planner
SUB1ECT: Historic Commission Application
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Historic Commission! To be considered for the current
vacancy on the Commission, the City requests that you fill out the standard application form for citizen
boards, as well as a supplemental questionnaire specific to the Historic Commission.
To make completing the two forms easier, please note the following:
1. Please answer all questions on the standard form, as well as the questions on the supplemental
form, on additional sheets of paper.
2. Under 'Education' on the standard form, please list the colleges/universities attended, degrees,
areas of study, and dates completed.
3. Under 'Occupation' and 'Place of Employment' on the standard form, please also list any prior
positions and/or work experience if it was in a field related to historic preservation, if applicable.
4. In answering Question 1 from the standard form, please also include skills you would bring to
the Commission.
5. In answering Question 3 from the standard form, please also list your involvement with any local
history or historic preservation activities {publications, committee work, etc.), if applicable.
If you would like an electronic copy of the application forms, have any questions regarding completing
the application forms, or the Historic Commission in general, feel free to contact Mark Mccaffery
at mmccaffery@springfield-or.gov or at 541.736.1003.
Attachment 2, Page 3 of 6
Supplemental Commission Application Questions
HISTORIC COMMISSION
1. If you do not live within the Springfield city limits, do you live within the Eugene/Springfield
Metropolitan Area General Plan boundaries?
2. Please refer to the attached list of professional qualifications. Which category best describes
you, if applicable? (Not having the qualifications associated with a field related to historic
preservation will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
3. Why do you think historic preservation is important for a city like Springfield?
4. What do you think the purpose of the Historic Commission is in Springfield?
5. How would you address a situation in which a citizen's development or restoration plans are in
conflict with the City's historic preservation policies and regulations?
6. How can the Historic Commission foster citizen awareness of historic preservation?
7. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend a Springfield Historic Commission meeting. Did
you attend a meeting and if so, what were your impressions of the meeting?
Attachment 2, Page 4 of 6
Archaeologist
(a) Prehistoric Archaeology -Graduate degree in Anthropology or Prehistoric Archaeology, plus 2.5 years full-time professional
experience; or (b) Historic Archaeology -Graduate degree in Anthropology or Historic Archaeology, plus 2.5 years full-time
professional experience.
Architect, Historic
(a) State Government-recognized license to practice Architecture plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or (b) a Masters
of Architecture degree with course work in Historic Preservation or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time professional
experience; or ( c) a Bachelor's of Architecture with one year of graduate study in Historic Preservation or a closely related field
plus 2 years full-time professional experience.
Architectural Historian
(a) Graduate degree in Architectural History or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or (b) an
undergraduate degree in Architectural History or a closely related field, plus 4 years full-time professional experience.
Conservationist
(a) Graduate degree in Conservation or a closely related field, plus 3 years full-time professional experience; or (b)an
undergraduate degree in Conservation or a closely related field, plus 3 years full-time apprenticeship in the field.
Cultural Anthropologist
(a) Graduate degree in Anthropology with specialization in Applied Cultural Anthropology, plus 2 years full-time professional
experience; or (b) an undergraduate degree in anthropology with specialization in applied cultural anthropology, plus 4 years full-
time professional experience.
Curator
(a) Graduate degree in Museum Studies or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or (b) an
undergraduate degree in Museum Studies or a closely related field, plus 4 years full-time professional experience.
Engineer
(a) State Government-recognized license to practice Civil or Structural Engineering plus 2 years full-time professional
experience; or (b) a Masters of Civil Engineering degree with course work in Historic Preservation or a closely related field, plus
2 years full-time professional experience; or ( c) a Bachelor's of Civil Engineering degree with one year of graduate study in
Historic Preservation or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time professional experience.
Folklorist
(a) Graduate degree in Folklore or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or (b) an undergraduate
degree in Folklore or a closely related field, plus 4 years full-time professional experience.
Historic Preservation Planner
(a) State Government-recognized certification or license in Land-Use Planning, plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or
(b) a graduate degree in Planning with course work in Historic Preservation or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time
professional experience; or (c) an undergraduate degree in Planning with course work in Historic Preservation or a closely related
field, plus 4 years full-time professional experience.
Historic Preservationist
(a) Graduate degree in Historic Preservation or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or (b) an
undergraduate degree in Historic Preservation or a closely related field, plus 4 years full-time professional experience.
Historian
(a) Graduate degree in History or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or (b) an undergraduate
degree in History or a closely related field, plus 4 years full-time professional experience.
Landscape Architect, Historic
(a) State Government-recognized license to practice Landscape Architecture plus 2 years full-time professional experience; or (b)
a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture with course work in Historic Preservation or a closely related field, plus 2 years full-
time professional experience; or (c) a four or five year Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture plus 3 years full-time
professional experience.
Attachment 2, Page 5 of 6
Steve Morgan's Answers to Supplemental Questions
Question 1
Not Applicable
Question 2
None
Question 3
Springfield could easily be one the most historic places in Oregon. Springfield has an abundance of relics from
the early days of logging, lumbering, and railroading. In addition, these items need to be analyzed and
preserved by knowledgeable people schooled in the appropriate subject. For example, a railroad rail made in
1889, The "Lackawanna Rail," was removed and scraped by the City of Springfield. (see: Morgan, Steve.
"Relics from the Booth-Kelly Lumber Company Railroad and Early Logging." March 27, 2012. n.p. available at
the Lane County Museum.) Now that it is gone, future historians cannot study the importance of the railroad
rail in the early development of America's steel industry.
Cities need to have an identity.
Historic preservation of Springfield's historic beginnings as a mill city is a matter of civic pride.
Question 4
The purpose of the Springfield Historic Commission is to find, identify and preserve structures. Also, educate
the public about Springfield's history.
Question 5
Most likely, as a new member, I would follow the example of the more experienced commission members.
have no problem with the City's policies and regulations.
Question 6
Basic marketing techniques could help. I do not know the current level of citizen awareness, but if I am
appointed to the commission, I can offer some ideas.
Question 7
Yes, five years ago. The presentation concerned a missing historical marker at the Apartments where the
original Spring-in-a-field was located. It is gone. Most likely it was stolen. So, what I learned is that when
installing historical markers, they need to be attached securely. Such as, to the side of a building , rather than
glued to a chunk of concrete in the landscaping that can be easily pried-off and stolen.
Attachment 2, Page 6 of 6
Updated 2/16/2017
Profiles of Current Historic Commissioners
Bruce Berg
Bruce is a Springfield resident and business owner in the Washburne Historic District. He previously
served on the Springfield Planning Commission and Springfield City Council. Bruce is currently serving
his first full term on the Historic Commission, which expires on June 14, 2019.
Tim Hilton – Chair
Tim is a Springfield resident who lives just outside the Washburne Historic District. He has a Bachelor’s
and a Master’s degree in Architecture. Tim has worked as a professional architect since the 1980s and
served as an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon in 2005. Tim is currently serving his second
term on the Commission, which expires on June 14, 2019.
Kristina Koenig
Kristina is a Springfield resident who works for the Willamalane Parks and Recreation District as
Landscape Architect and Project Manager. She has a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture and
Planning. Kristina is currently serving her first term, which expires on February 2, 2018.
Jonathan Siegle
Jonathan is a Springfield resident who lives in the Washburne Historic District. He has a
Graduate degree in Architectural History. He previously served on the Springfield Planning Commission
and has participated in numerous educational and arts committees in the region. Jonathan is currently
serving his first term, which expires on March 20, 2020.
Mackenzie Karp
Mackenzie is a Springfield resident who lives in the Washburne Historic District. She works for the
Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation in Springfield and has a Graduate degree in
Architectural History. Mackenzie is currently serving her first term, which expires on March 20, 2020.
Attachment 3, Page 1 of 1