ABOUT
The North Tonawanda Historic Preservation Commission (NTHPC) is a Certified Local Government (CLG) within the City of North Tonawanda. It was established in 2005 when the North Tonawanda Common Council adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 51 of the City Code.
Members of the Commission are appointed by the Mayor, with consent of the Common Council, to four-year terms. There are seven (7) members with a mix of skills and qualifications, including a licensed design professional, a business owner within the district, a licensed realtor, residents of the historic district and other persons committed to historic preservation, all of whom also have a known interest in the field.
The Commission hosts meetings open to the public, meeting the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:15 PM at City Hall in the second floor conference room.
There may be instances where a meeting is cancelled or changed due to holiday, weather, or extenuating circumstances. Any changes will be posted to this page. You may also contact the City Clerk's Office at 716.695.8555 for additional information.
Current Membership:
Kristin Derby, Co-Chair (1-year Term)
Term Expiration: December 31, 2024Joe Fonzi, P.E., Co-Chair (2-year Term)
Term Expiration: December 31, 2024April Gampp, Licensed Real Estate Professional (3-year Term)
Term Expiration: December 31, 2025Jay Soemann (4-year Term)
Term Expiration: December 31, 2026Dr. Erin Robinson (2-year Term)
Term Expiration: December 31, 2024Scott Kuebler (1-year Term)
Term Expiration: December 31, 2025Dr. Dennis Garland (2-year Term)
Term Expiration: December 31, 2025
What we do
Designation
• We help people recognize places they care about by coordinating the designation of local landmarks.
• We help residents balance change with stability in their neighborhoods through the designation of local historic districts
Stewardship and Community Development
• We help people maintain, repair, and update historic properties by providing information, advice, and design review services.
• We help residents of historic districts with ongoing stewardship through regular meetings, training, and other assistance.
• We help property owners and developers adapt old buildings for new uses, make compatible additions, and integrate new construction.
• We maintain and update local preservation policies, including working to make them more equitable and inclusive.
Education and Engagement
• We share information about our historic environment through publications, workshops, presentations, and community meetings.
• We encourage and support residents’ active involvement in preserving the places they care about.
We can help you if
• You own or are considering buying a designated local landmark or a home, commercial building, or other place in a locally designated historic district.
• You are a contractor, architect, designer, or other professional who works with owners of historic properties on maintenance, upgrades, and/or
renovations.
• You are interested in local designation for your property or neighborhood.
• You think you might own a historic property or live in a historic district but aren’t sure.
• Your history has been excluded from our community’s story by past planning, preservation, and design efforts.
• You want to revitalize and/or celebrate your neighborhood using places you care about.
• You want to participate in other efforts involving places you care about.