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Historic Landmarks Commission

Special Membership Requirements

Commission members must be reside in Salem or have their business in Salem, and they must have an interest in historic preservation. Additional commission membership requirements include:

  • At least five of the members must meet the United States Secretary of the Interiors Historic Preservation Qualification Standards to the extent that professionals meeting those standards are available in the community. In making such appointments, the mayor should consider the applicants qualifications in the fields of:
    • Archaeology
    • Architectural history
    • Conservation
    • Cultural anthropology
    • Curation
    • Engineering
    • Folklore
    • Historic architecture
    • Historic landscape architecture
    • Historic preservation
    • Historic preservation planning
    • History

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Commission Members

Member Position Appointment Term Term Expires
Andrew J Zimmerman Professional 12/12/2018 2nd 12/31/2024
Kirsten Straus
 Professional
 01/19/2023
 1st
 12/31/2025
Jessica A Curteman Professional 02/18/2021 2nd 12/31/2026
Juliana Inman Professional 12/10/2021 1st 12/31/2024
Cara Kasar Professional 01/18/2024 1st 12/31/2026
Jennifer Maglinte-Timbrook Professional 03/22/2022 1st 12/31/2024
Chris Morris Professional 01/19/2023 1st 12/31/2025
Connie Strong At-Large 06/15/2023 1st 12/31/2025
Charles Weathers At-Large 01/18/2024 1st 12/31/2026

Authority: SRC Chapter 20C
Number of members: 9
Type of appointment: Mayoral appointment
Length of term: 3 years

The Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) was established in 1986 with the City’s adoption of a Historic Preservation Program. In 2010, an updated Historic Preservation Plan was adopted by the City and acts as the work plan for the HLC. In 2020 this Plan was updated and defines work through 2030. The commission holds public meetings the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. It also meets as needed to conduct alteration reviews or other business.

Commission roles includes:

  • Advising the Council on matters pertaining to historic sites and structures in Salem
  • Administering the Historic Preservation Ordinance
  • Helping property owners preserve historic structures

The Commission is made up of City residents who volunteer their time and professional expertise to:

  • Review, designate, and encourage the preservation of historic resources
  • Review certain development applications for conformance with the historic preservation code standards and guidelines
Historic Landmarks Commission » Agendas & Minutes » 2020

2024 Meeting Dates and Documents

Meeting date Meeting Documents
December 19, 2024

 Meeting Documents will be uploaded here 7 days before the meeting.
November 21, 2024

Historic Landmarks Commission Agenda for November 21, 2024

HIS24-16 Supplemental Staff Report

HIS24-22 Staff Report
October 17, 2024

Agenda

HIS24-16 Staff Report

HIS24-19 Staff Report

HIS24-23 Staff Report
September 19, 2024

Agenda
August 15, 2024

 Cancelled
July 18, 2024

Agenda

HIS24-05 Staff Report
June 20, 2024

 Cancelled
June 11, 2024

Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Commission

Agenda

CA24-01 Staff Report

Public Comments for Joint Hearing 6-11-2024

Minutes
May 16, 2024

Agenda

Historic Preservation Awards Suggestions

Code Amendments Overview

Minutes
April 18, 2024

 Cancelled
March 21, 2024

 Agenda

 HIS24-03 Staff Report

 Memo on Code Amendment Initiation

Minutes
February 15, 2024

 Agenda

 Annual Report and Work Plan Final Draft

 Security Gates and Fences Update

 Salem Artifact of the Month Article

 Minutes
January 18, 2024

 Agenda

 HIS23-27 Staff Report

 Annual Report and Work Plan Memo

 Minutes