[Ord. 736, 12/9/2015]
1.
An Historical Commission is hereby established by the Borough of
Morton, to be composed of three members, who shall be residents of
the Borough, appointed by the Morton Borough Council.
2.
Members shall be persons with knowledge or an interest in the preservation
of the historic resources of the Borough of Morton and the propagation
of the history of the Borough of Morton and the surrounding area.
3.
The terms of the first members shall be so fixed that no more than
one member shall be replaced or reappointed during any one calendar
year. Their successors shall, at the will of the Council, serve for
a term of three years. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be only
for the unexpired portion of the term.
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The Commission shall meet at a minimum quarterly. A majority
of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, and any action taken
at any meeting shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of
the Commission. The members shall provide accurate and complete minutes
of their meetings and make an annual report to the Borough Council.
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1.
The Historical Commission shall have all powers and duties conferred
and imposed by the laws of the commonwealth upon such commissions,
including, but not limited to, the following:
A.
To conduct a survey of buildings for the purpose of determining those
of historical and/or architectural significance and pertinent facts
about them; and to maintain and periodically revise the detailed listings
of historic sites and buildings and data about them, appropriately
classified with respect to national, state or local significance,
and to period or field of interest, including cultural characteristics
of the Borough or the life of an individual significant in the past
and associated with the Borough.
B.
To propose, as deemed appropriate, the establishment of historical
districts located in the Borough of Morton.
C.
To formulate recommendations concerning the establishment of an appropriate
system of markers for selected historic and/or architectural sites
and buildings, including proposals for the installation and care of
such historic markers.
D.
To formulate recommendations concerning the preparation and publication
of maps, brochures and descriptive material about the history of Morton
Borough and/or its historic and architectural sites.
E.
To cooperate with and to advise the Borough of Morton, Borough Planning
Commission and any other agencies or boards in matters involving historically
and/or architecturally significant sites and buildings.
F.
To cooperate with and enlist assistance from the National Park Service,
the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission and other agencies, both public and/or private,
from time to time concerned with historic sites and buildings located
within the Borough.
G.
To advise owners of historical buildings on problems of preservation.
H.
To promote public interest in the purpose of this Part 3C by carrying
on a public relations program.
I.
To recommend to the Borough Council a list of historical structures
in the Borough of Morton. In recommending inclusion of a structure
on the list, the Commission shall consider the standards set forth
by the Code of the Borough of Morton. Said recommendations shall be
in writing, with specific references to the standards articulated
by the Code, and shall be approved by a majority of the Commission
at a duly advertised public meeting. In addition, the Commission shall
from time to time make recommendations to the Borough Council for
additions or deletions from the list of historical structures.
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1.
The Commission shall annually select from its membership a Chairperson,
Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and such other officers as it may deem
necessary. The Chairperson shall be responsible for directing, proposing,
and guiding the Commission to reach its stated purposes and objectives.
The Vice Chairperson shall assume the duties of the Chairperson in
the absence of the Chairperson or in the case of a vacancy in the
office of Chairperson. The Secretary shall record, communicate, and
research all matters related to the Commission.
2.
The Historical Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations
as it deems proper, including, but not limited to, a requirement of
regular periodic meetings, and rules of procedure and decorum; provided,
however, that such rules and regulations shall not conflict with the
terms of this Part 3C, the Code of Ordinances for the Borough of Morton,
or the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
