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Deschutes County Landmarks Commission Seeks Three New Members
Deschutes County seeks three new volunteer Historical Landmarks
> Commission members, including one from the City of Sisters and is accepting applications until Friday,
> February 24. Commissioners serve four-year terms beginning in April.
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> The Deschutes County Landmarks Commission (HLC), formed 1980, is part
> of a nation-wide network of groups dedicated to the preservation and
> celebration of architectural heritage. The five member HLC serves as a
> citizen advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for
> Deschutes County and the Sisters City Council. The role of the HLC is
> to help property owners preserve historically and architecturally
> significant buildings and districts while allowing modifications for
> contemporary use.
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> While specific qualifications are not required to serve on the
> commission, expertise in history, architecture, architectural
> history, archaeology, or related fields are encouraged. Deschutes
> County Planning Director Nick Lelack said, "Most importantly,
> commissioners should be interested and committed to protecting
> historic and cultural resources that directly contribute to the
> tangible and educational assets of Deschutes County's heritage."
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> The Commission meets quarterly at the Deschutes County Services
> Center, 1300 NW Wall Street, in Bend. Additional meetings are called
> if necessary.
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> Sisters residents interested in serving on the Commission are invited to submit an
> application which includes an application form, letter of interest
> describing the applicant's background and interest in historic
> preservation, and a resume. Complete applications will be accepted
> before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012.
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Volunteer for your Community:
The City of Sisters is accepting applications for:
Budget Committee
Must be a qualified elector within the city limits of Sisters
2 positions -- Terms Expire June 30, 2014
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Advisory Committee Application
Sisters Safe Sidewalks Program Awards: Nominations Sought
The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be seeking nominations of businesses that make the extra effort to keep their sidewalks clear of debris and hazards. For the first time, the award has been expanded to include and recognize year round maintenance. The Safe Sidewalk Awards will be decided on and distributed in the spring of 2012. Business and property winners will receive a certificate from the County and acknowledgment from their area Chamber of Commerce.
Along with the snow and ice of winter there are many other hazards that are present year round that need attention. These include such things as low hanging vegetation, irrigation overspray, and deteriorating sidewalks. All of these conditions can create challenging and often dangerous conditions on sidewalks in commercial areas. BPAC would like to remind County business and property owners of their responsibility to maintain clear sidewalks. Many people are not aware of the particular codes set forth in each city in Deschutes County ensuring public safety and how it relates to sidewalks. Sisters, Redmond and Bend all have ordinances relating to the clearing and maintaining of sidewalks year round. While the language varies a bit from city to city, the message is the same-business or property owners must clear ice or snow from the sidewalk adjoining their property within six hours of daylight and year round maintenance a pathway clear of vegetation and other hazards that encroach into the pedestrian way.
For more information about clearing sidewalks and the Safe Sidewalk Awards click here
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