Board Application

The commission is authorized to make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in any proposed historic district. The commission is also authorized to recommend an area or areas to be included in a historic district or districts and from time to time recommend amendments to established districts or additional districts.

Fort Smith has been designated a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the United States Department of Interior. One of the benefits of being a CLG is to be eligible for various grant funds each year. CLG’s are required to attempt to appoint preservation related professionals to their Historic District Commissions, to the extent available in the community.

The commission has five members, who are electors of the city, appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors and each serves alternate three-year terms. Members shall be electors of the City and hold no salaried or municipal office. Regular meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street. The study sessions are held the last Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., at the Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street.

Members

• Members: 5
• Term: 3 Years
• Meetings: Monthly

Nate Deason
Member
Architect
Appointed: 09/20/2022
Expiration: 07/31/2026
6310 Maplefield Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-200-2962
ndeason@mahgrach.com

Robert Clock
Member
CPA
Appointed: 07/16/2019
Expiration: 07/31/2026
2710 South 80 Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479-648-2846
clockcpa@gmail.com

Gary Duke
Member
Appointed: 09/20/2022
Expiration: 07/31/2027
115 Garrison Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-561-3853
gdduke3185@yahoo.com

Mila Masur
Member
Appointed: 07/24/2018
Expiration: 07/31/2027
414 North 7th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-783-3000 (w)

Debbie Kraus
Member
Executive Director
Appointed: 07/19/2022
Expiration: 07/31/2025
2230 South Y Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-651-0544
debs.kraus2019@gmail.com

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