BEND, OR -- After County Commissioners signaled they would dissolve the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) because of what they said was a lack of community interest, the group will meet again February fifth. It's the first HLC meeting in nine months.

With three newly appointed commissioners and a new ex-officio (non-voting) member, the board can again satisfy quorum requirements. Last fall, County Commissioners agreed to restart recruitment efforts, after backlash over a plan to disband the HLC. 

The HLC oversees issues related to historic and cultural preservation in unincorporated parts of the county and the city of Sisters.