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Minutes
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
Education Committee Meeting
August 29, 2005
Location: HLC office, 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N.
C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
Present:
Valerie Lewis, Committee Chairman
Yolanda Law, Committee Vice-Chairman
Mike Sullivan, HLC Chairman
Lauren Blackburn
Yolanda Johnson
Gray Newman
Bruce Schulman
Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant
Absent:
John Misenheimer
Visitor:
Devon Schulman
AGENDA
Ms. Lewis welcomed everyone to the meeting.
1. Bus Tour
A general discussion of the bus tour scheduled for Sunday, December
4, 2005, 1:30 p.m. (bus will leave from HLC office) ensued.
MR. NEWMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SULLIVAN TO RECOMMEND
TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT UP TO $500.00 BE AUTHORIZED TO
RENT A BUS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION’S
PROJECTS. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
2. Presentation To The Board of County Commission
Mr. Sullivan explained the benefits to be derived from making a
formal presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on the work of
the HLC. It was agreed that a good time for a presentation to the
Board would be their second meeting in November. Dr. Morrill stated that
he would initiate contacts with the County staff about arranging the
presentation. Ms. Lewis will coordinate the content of the presentation.
3. Resolution Honoring Jack Boyte
Dr. Morrill explained that the County would be able to approve a
resolution at its September 20th meeting honoring Jack Boyte.
Dr. Morrill will be submitting a draft to the County staff, and he will
coordinate this presentation with Ms. Lewis and the members of the
Committee.
Old Business
Dr. Morrill explained the effectiveness of the HLC’s website.
Mr. Sullivan discussed the issue of the historic mural of
Charlotte-Mecklenburg history. He asked the Committee members to suggest
possible sites for the art.
Ms. Blackburn asked about the status of the GIS Mapping of historic
landmarks. Dr. Morrill reported that the Committee has submitted the
necessary information to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission,
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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