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Director's Report
June 14, 2004
1. The
Commission has four public hearings on June 21st. They deal
with the Victor Shaw House, Lloyd Presbyterian Church
Cemetery, First United Presbyterian Church, and the American Legion
Memorial Stadium. The Commission has approved a procedure
whereby the it divides itself into three groups of four
Commissioners. Two of the three groups will attend each public
hearing. Any member who cannot attend has the responsibility
to secure a replacement. The three groups will be organized at
the June meeting.
2. The Board
of County Commissioners will vote on the 2004-2005 County budget
next week. It appears that the HLC will receive the same level
of funding next year as this year for its operating budget --
$136,099.
3. As I have
reported earlier, the Citizens Capital Budget Advisory Committee has
recommended that the HLC's Revolving Fund receive a replenishment
contribution of $1.5 million. I am discussing how the HLC can
make sure that this matter gets due consideration by the Board of
County Commissioners.
4. The
office has received several requests for Historic Landmark
designation within the last month. The two most immediate are
the Louis Sellers's home in Biddleville and the Elizabeth Lawrence
House on Ridgewood Ave. Louis Sellers were a major figure in
the African American community. Elizabeth Lawrence wrote an
article on gardening for the Charlotte Observer from 1957
until 1971 and several books, including Through the Garden Gate.
Discussion continue on both.
5. Staff has
taken documentary photographs of the Charlotte Union Bus Terminal.
As you know, the building will be demolished in the near future.
6. Paul
Archambault has begun his work on the Pineville Survey.
7. Staff
continues to meet with officials in Huntersville to discuss how the
Commission might be involved in preserving the remaining rural
character of that community.
8.
Construction of the new buildings at the Palmer Fire School project
has begun.
9. Winter
Properties is making major headway with the Highland Mills project
in North Charlotte. It is worth riding by and taking a look.
10. I want
to give a special thanks to Tattie Bos and John Misenheimer for
their service to the Commission. Their commitment has been
consistent and most appreciated.
Respectfully
submitted,
Dan L. Morrill |
