Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Appointment to the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission - Mr. Matthew Stoddard
Body
Information Contact: Michael L. Thurmond, Chief Executive Officer
Phone Number: 404-371-2881
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to 13A of the Organizational Act where “The chief executive shall nominate a person by sending written notice to the commission,” CEO Thurmond is nominating Mr. Matthew Stoddard for appointment to the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission. This is a three (3) year term which will begin upon confirmation and expires July 31, 2023.
NEED/IMPACT:
The purpose and intent of the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission is to establish a uniform procedure for the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects, landscape features and works of art having special historical, cultural or aesthetic interest, or value. Mr. Matthew Stoddard is an attorney and owner of The Stoddard Firm, he is also the owner of Lullwater Wharf, a land development company. Mr. Stoddard is a member of the Druid Hills Civic Association and resides in the historic district of DeKalb County. His appointment to the commission will be an asset to the county and those who rely on the services provided through the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To confirm the appointment of Mr. Matthew Stoddard to the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission.