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Director's Report Sepember 11, 2006 1. A public hearing with the Town Board of Matthews is scheduled for September 25th to consider the prospective designation of the Massey Clark House as a historic landmark.
2. A public hearing with the Town Board of Pineville is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., September 12th, to consider the prospective designation of the McCoy Barbershop/Pineville Post Office (Former) and the Yandell Hotel and Grocery Store Building as historic landmarks.
3. A public hearing with the Charlotte City Council is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., October 18th, to consider the prospective designation of the portions of White Oak Plantation and the City House as historic landmarks.
4. A public hearing with the Davidson Town Board is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., November 14th, to consider the prospective designation of four properties for designation as historic landmarks. 5. The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on September 6, 2006, to recognize the funds necessary to purchase White Oak Plantation. The closing should occur soon after October 18th, when City Council should vote to designate the remaining portions of the property as a historic landmark. Len Norman made the presentation to the Board.
6. The unveiling ceremony for the historic marker for Plato Price School did occur on September 2nd. Thanks to Valerie Lewis for her attendance.
5. Staff has been working on a parking management contract for the approximately 15parking spaces behind Grace A. M. E. Zion Church. Staff is also soliciting bids to place a translucent covering over stained glass windows at Grace Church. Staff has shown the building to a prospective tenant but has not been actively pursuing selling the property.
6. Staff met with Bob Deaton, a member of the Board of Rural Hill Farm. We reviewed the long range plans the Board has for the site.
7. Staff has spent considerable time during the past few weeks assisting with negotiations for the prospective purchase of White Oak Plantation.
8. A public ceremony for the placement of the Historic Marker at Plato Price School will occur on September 2nd. The HLC is invited. 9. Preservation North Carolina will have its annual convention in Wilmington, N.C. from October 5 through October 7. Respectfully submitted
Dan L. Morrill |
