[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Art. VII, Historic District Commission, adopted 8-21-1996 by
Ord. No. 67, effective 8-30-1996.
[Amended 11-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-6; 7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-06]
As provided in RSA 673:1 and in accordance with RSA 673:4-a, there is hereby established a Heritage Commission, to consist of five members plus not more than five alternate members as provided by law who shall be appointed by the City Council. One Commission member shall be a member of the local governing body. One member may be a member of the Planning Board. One Commission member shall be the City Historian as specified in § 31-33G below. The City Council shall act within 60 days to fill vacancies and unexpired terms. All members shall be residents of the City of Lebanon. In determining each member’s qualifications, the appointing authority shall take into consideration the appointee’s demonstrated interest and ability to understand, appreciate and promote the purpose of the Heritage Commission.
A.
The Heritage Commission is established, as provided
in RSA 674:44-a, for the proper recognition, use, and protection
of resources, tangible or intangible, primarily man-made, that are
valued for their historic, cultural, aesthetic, or community significance
within their natural, built, or cultural context.
B.
The Heritage Commission shall have all powers as provided
in RSA 674:44-b, as that statute may be amended or changed in the
future. The Heritage Commission shall adopt rules of procedure as
required by RSA 676:1, including a code of conduct. The rules of procedure
shall include administrative policies for the management, control,
and operation of any property, both real and personal, received or
acquired by the Heritage Commission as provided in RSA 674:44-b, II.
C.
The Heritage Commission shall, as provided in RSA 674:44-b, III, assume the composition and duties of an Historic District Commission, including any and all powers granted by Article IV of the Lebanon Zoning Ordinance pertaining specifically to the Historic District. Members of the Historic District Commission shall serve out their terms as members of the Heritage Commission. Subsequently, regular Heritage Commission members and alternates shall serve a term of three years.
[Amended 5-2-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-1]
D.
As provided in RSA 674:44-d, there is hereby established
the Lebanon Heritage Fund. The City may appropriate money as deemed
necessary to carry out the purposes of the Heritage Commission. The
whole or any part of money so appropriated in any year and any gifts
of money received pursuant to RSA 674:44-b, II, shall be placed in
the Lebanon Heritage Fund and allowed to accumulate from year to
year. Money may be expended from such fund by the Heritage Commission
for its purposes without further approval of the local legislative
body.
E.
The municipal finance officer, pursuant to RSA 41:29,
shall have custody of all moneys in the Lebanon Heritage Fund and
shall pay out the same only upon order of the Heritage Commission.
The disbursement of Lebanon Heritage Funds shall be authorized by
a majority of the Heritage Commission. Prior to the use of such funds
for the purchase of any interest in real property, the Heritage Commission
shall hold a public hearing with notice in accordance with RSA 675:7.
F.
The Heritage Commission shall assume the duties of
the Dana House Committee and is, therefore, charged with: attending
meetings, helping with the actual renovation/restoration work of the
oldest existing house in Lebanon, developing a prioritized cost expenditure
plan for preservation of the building's historical architecture, soliciting
donations of cash, labor, and materials for renovating the building,
developing a master plan for the restoration, future use, and maintenance
of the building, and, with the help of City staff, preparing an annual
operating budget to include backup information.
[Added 5-2-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-1]
G.
The City Historian is a position designed to provide
outreach to Lebanon's students and citizens to encourage an interest
in and further study of Lebanon's rich history. The City Historian
may also serve as a mentor to one or more residents, particular younger
residents and students, who are interested in working to preserve
the City's heritage and assisting the Historian in his or her role.
The City Historian shall be appointed by the Mayor and City Council
for a period of three years. The position should be filled from recommendations
made by citizens or citizen groups, such as the Heritage Commission,
Historical Society, and others.[1][2]
[Added 11-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-6]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Art. VIII, Lebanon Municipal Airport
Advisory Committee, adopted 11-19-1997 by Ord. No. 68, effective 11-19-1997,
as amended, which immediately followed, was repealed 6-1-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-02.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection H, added 6-1-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-02, regarding the purchase and installation of fountains
within the City, and which immediately followed this subsection, was
repealed 3-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-01.
