Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Great Falls/Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is to provide a leadership role in the preservation of cultural, historic, and pre-historic sites, structures, buildings and districts within the City and County.
Historic Preservation Award Winners 2003-2007
Vinegar Jones Cabin
Preservation Cascade/10th Street Bridge
Creation
Created by Ordinance 2522, passed on October 18, 1988, and amended by Ordinance 2563 on April 23, 1990, and amended again by Ordinance 2652, passed April 20, 1993, Revised by Ordinance 2923, September 2005 (Land Development Code).
Purpose
Advises Cascade County, the City of Great Falls, Planning Board, and the Business Improvement District. The Historic Preservation Program promotes the preservation of historic and prehistoric sites, structures, buildings, and districts through the identification, evaluation and protection of historic resources within the jurisdiction of Cascade County and the City of Great Falls.
Membership
Nine members whose expertise/qualifications lie in the following areas: history, planning, archaeology, architecture, architectural history, historic archaeology or other history preservation-related disciplines such as cultural geography or cultural anthropology. Ownership of property nominated to the National Register of Historic Places may also qualify a person to serve on this commission. Four members are appointed by the City Commission, four members are appointed by the County Commission, and the ninth member with professional architectural expertise chosen by a majority of the other eight members.
Members
| Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Gerald Clark | 4/30/2012 |
| Dr. Douglas McKinney | 4/30/2012 |
| Ryan Forde | 4/30/2011 |
| Bob Milford | 4/30/2011 |
| Carol Bronson | County Appointee |
| Warren Harding | County Appointee |
| Nancy Sinclair | County Appointee |
| Carol Bradley | County Appointee |
| Ken Sievert | Chosen by the other members |
Term*
Three year terms.
Meeting Schedule
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon.
Residency Requirements
None stipulated.
For Information on the Board Contact:
Historic Preservation Office, 455-8435.
For a list of current board members, e-mail contact Joyce Thares or call (406) 455-8450
*Resolution 9484 (pdf) stipulates: "Whereas, this Resolution will apply to all Boards and Commissions unless State Law is more restrictive…" and, "It is the policy of the City Commission…maximum uninterrupted length of service on any one Board or Committee shall be two (2) consecutive terms, exclusive of the time served on any unexpired term, for each person appointed…" and, "…all terms shall begin on the date of appointment or as specified by Ordinance."
