It is declared as a matter of public policy
that the preservation and protection of historic resources are public
necessities and are in the interest of the health, prosperity and
welfare of the citizens of the Borough of Glenolden; that the Council
of the Borough of Glenolden does, this date, enact and create the
Borough of Glenolden Historical Commission.
The purpose of this chapter is:
A. To promote the general welfare by protecting the integrity
of the historic resources of the Borough of Glenolden.
B. To mitigate the negative effects of proposed changes
upon historic resources.
C. To encourage the continuation of historical resources
and facilitate their appropriate reuse.
D. To promote among residents of the Borough a knowledge
of the history of the community and an appreciation for the accomplishment
of its citizens.
E. To collect and preserve materials of historic value
related to the Borough.
F. To encourage research into the history of the Borough
with a view to discovering previously unknown facts concerning the
Borough's history.
G. To identify buildings and sites of historic interest
and significance in the Borough for the purposes of national registration.
H. To facilitate the efforts of Borough residents engaged
in genealogical research into family histories.
I. To encourage the preservation of historic settings
and landscapes.
J. To discourage the unnecessary demolition or deterioration
of historic resources.
There shall be a Borough of Glenolden Historical
Commission which shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed
by Borough Council. The membership of the Commission shall include
individuals who have an interest in history, archaeology or historic
preservation. Each Commission member shall serve for a term of two
years. The Commission shall notify Borough Council of any vacancies
within the Commission, and Council shall act within 90 days to fill
those vacancies. Appointments to fill vacancies for unexpired terms
shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term. Commission members
shall serve without pay.
The Commission shall annually elect from its
own membership a Chairman who will direct the activities of the Commission
and such other officers as may be required for the conduct of its
business. A quorum shall be not less than a majority of the current
membership. The Commission may issue, alter and rescind rules and
forms for its procedures consistent with the ordinances of this Borough
and laws and regulations of the commonwealth. The Commission shall
conduct business at regular public meetings. The Commission shall
keep full public records of its business and shall submit a report
of its activities to Borough Council.