The Hillsboro City Council meeting on December 3, 2024, featured significant discussions highlighting community service and historic preservation efforts. The meeting began with a tribute to Mayor Steve Callaway, who received a Paul Harris Fellow recognition from the Hillsborough Rotary Club for his exemplary service to the community. David Noyes, a representative of the Rotary Club, praised Mayor Callaway for his leadership and connection with residents, emphasizing the club's long-standing commitment to community service, including their scholarship program and the annual Fourth of July parade.

Following the recognition, Lynn Foster provided an annual update on the work of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee (HLAC). She reported on the Kramer Preservation Award, which offers matching grants to support the preservation of historic structures. The committee has increased the grant amount from $2,000 to $4,000 to address rising costs of materials and labor. Foster also highlighted the success of the Oregon Heritage Conference and the annual Preserving Historic Hillsborough Awards, which recognize outstanding stewardship of historic properties.

Looking ahead, the HLAC plans to enhance promotion of the Kramer grants and launch an oral history project to engage the community further. They will also be updating walking tour maps to include Spanish translations, making them more accessible to a broader audience.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to honoring its history and fostering community engagement through service and preservation initiatives.