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Director's Report January 14, 2007
A. Action Items 1. On January 11th a Gala was held to raise funds for Charlotte Trolley, Inc., which is now headed by Ron Tober. Len Norman and I attended representing the Historic Landmarks Commission. The cost per ticket was $100. Staff hereby requests a motion reimbursing the cost of the two tickets -- $200. 2. Mattson-Alexander Associates has submitted a bid of $5120 to prepare the National Register nomination form for the Torrence Lytle School. Staff hereby requests a motion approving the Commission's securing the above services from Mattson Alexander Associates. 3. At least three Commissioners and two Staff persons are attending the Preservation workshop in Lincolnton on January 17-18. The registration fee has not yet been set, but it should be minimal -- approximately $10 per person. Staff hereby requests a motion approving reimbursement of expenses for attending the Preservation workshop, including mileage and meals. B. Information Items 1. Staff has not received a report from the City Attorney's Office with respect to how other communities are handling the issue of demolition by neglect. Staff will continue to maintain contact with appropriate officials. 2. A law firm has purchased the John Price Carr House on McDowell St. in Charlotte. Staff canceled the order it had submitted for an appraisal, and there was no cost.
3. City Council did approve the rezoning for the three properties in Dilworth pictured below. This means that the structures will be destroyed. I did contact David Furman, the developer, and offered to meet with him before City Council took its action. The Dilworth Community Development Association has notified the Commission that it will be bringing recommendations regarding what properties it would like for the Commission to consider purchasing in Dilworth. Staff anticipates that these recommendations will be reviewed by the Projects Committee at its next meeting.
4. Pat Nystrom is reviewing realtor listing documents received from Lexie Longstreet by which she would serve as a buyer's and seller's agent for the Commission for the commercial buildings in Pineville. The initial realtor who was contacted never responded.
5. The owner of the house at 2001 Oaklawn, Ave., Charlotte, has contacted the Commission to determine whether the property is eligible for historic landmark designation. The house was identified in the African American Survey conducted by the Commission. The owner is requesting that the Commission fund a Survey and Research Report.
6. The County conducted an evaluation of the Commission and gave it the highest marks for effectiveness. 7. The annual budget process for the Commission will begin in February. Staff would welcome any suggestions for new budget items to request. 8. The final report on the Hyde Park houses and other modernist structures should be finished by the end of January. Respectfully submitted,
Dan L. Morrill |
