§ 2-19.1. Historic preservation advisory board.

(a)

Establishment. An unincorporated municipal advisory board to be known as the Citronelle Historic Preservation Advisory Board (hereinafter the "historic preservation advisory board") is hereby established. The organization and internal regulation of the historic preservation advisory board shall be governed by the provisions of this section, except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance.

(b)

Powers and responsibilities. The historic preservation advisory board shall be responsible for the preservation and promotion of matters of historic significance within the city and the enhancement of the city's historic and esthetic attractions to visitors while advising the city council on matters related to the preservation and protection of buildings, sites, structures and areas of historic significance, the preservation and protection of which will contribute to the general welfare of the residents of the city. The historic preservation advisory board shall not own or purchase property in its name, and shall not sell or transfer any property purchased, in whole or in part, with city funds, but will merely advise the Citronelle City Council on such matters. The historic preservation advisory board and its members shall serve by appointment of, and at the discretion of the mayor and city council of the city, and shall serve as an advisory board keeping the city council fully informed on matters within its authority.

(c)

Composition of board and terms of service.

(1)

The historic preservation advisory board shall consist of at least three (3) members. All members shall reside in the city. Members of the historic preservation advisory board shall be selected based upon their recognized interest in matters of historic significance to the city and shall serve with no compensation.

(2)

The original members of the historic preservation advisory board shall be appointed by the city following a review of applications presented, and will serve for terms of one (1), two (2) and three (3) years, respectively. Successors to the original members of the historic preservation advisory board will be appointed by the city council to serve three-year rotating terms. Vacancies and unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments are made. The historic preservation advisory board will make recommendations to the mayor and city council for appointments to fill any vacancies or unexpired terms.

(3)

The member of the city council overseeing the direction of parks and recreation for the city will serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the historic preservation advisory board, and may attend any of its meetings.

(4)

The historic preservation advisory board shall elect from its membership a chairperson and secretary. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings, shall call special meetings when needed, and shall appoint all committee chairpersons with approval of the historic preservation advisory board. The secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, and submit the board's budget and financial statements to the city council as required hereinafter.

(d)

Meetings.

(1)

The historic preservation advisory board will meet at least quarterly.

(2)

Special meetings of the historic preservation advisory board may be called at the request of the chairperson or a minimum [of] two (2) members of the historic preservation advisory board.

(3)

A minimum of two (2) board members must [be] present at a historic preservation advisory board meeting to constitute a quorum for the transaction of its business.

(e)

Funding and budget. The historic preservation advisory board shall have the power to accept financial and other aid and grants from the city, or any other public or private agency. The city, from time to time, may appropriate to the historic preservation advisory board such funds as it shall see fit, taking into consideration the general financial condition of the city and its budget. The historic preservation advisory board is empowered and directed to establish its own budget for operation and expenses, subject to approval by the city council, which shall have the full power to revise the budget fixed by the historic preservation advisory board at any time.

(f)

Financial statements and reports. The historic preservation advisory board shall render to the city council a component unit financial report before the first council meeting of each month, and such other reports of its activities to the city council as the city council may request from time to time. Upon request by the mayor or city council, the historic preservation advisory board shall render to the city council a complete financial statement of its financial transactions for the 12-month period preceding such a request.

(Ord. No. 1311, § 1—6, 3-23-17)