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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes January 24, 2002 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N.C. Time: 5:30 p.m. -- 5:55 p.m. Present: John Misenheimer, Chairman Phiderika Foust, Vice-Chairman Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman Joe Brickey Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Sally Billington Bernard Felder Nancy Kute Bruce Schulman 1. Chairman's Report: Mr. Misenheimer Mr. Misenheimer welcomed everyone to the meeting. He showed the Committee old photographs and glass slides from his family that he is willing to share with the HLC for the INTERNET journal. 2. Consulting Director's Report: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill encouraged everyone to keep up with the HLC's activities on the website. The site has had over one-half million hits. 3. Davidson Schoolhouse at Rural Hill Dr. Morrill reported that Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager, and Mr. Allen Brooks, Architect, are working on plans for the bathroom facility for the Davidson Schoolhouse. Mr. Turner will present the Projects Committee and HLC with a contract in the near future. School children cannot visit the property until the construction of the building is completed with the $45,000 money received from the Knight Foundation grant. Design plans must be reviewed by the HLC's Design Review Committee and approved by the HLC before work can begin. 4. INTERNET Journal Dr. Paula Stathakis continues working at the W. T. Alexander House on the INTERNET Journal for the HLC. Dr. Stathakis has received one manuscript to date and is lining up others. Dr. Morrill said that the photograph essay such as the one made possible with Mr. Misenheimer's photographs will be a great addition. He thanked Mr. Misenheimer for this valuable contribution. Dr. Morrill said that historic preservation must always be history-based. 5. Sign for Old Good Samaritan Hospital Dr. Morrill reported that the sign is here and is being stored at a Mecklenburg County facility. He said that when work is received from the City about an appropriate location for the sign he will notify everyone. 6. Old Business Dr. Morrill reported that WTVI is still interested in producing one-minute historic neighborhood spots between regularly scheduled television programs. WTVI told Dr. Morrill that he will be contacted by the station when a filming date is set. Dr. Morrill reported that the African-American Survey for Mecklenburg County should be ready in September 2002. 7. New Business Ms. Brickey said that everyone is invited to the "Dowd House Block Party" which will be held April 6, 2002, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. She said that the Dowd House, 2216 Monument Street, will be open for tours, and that bands, balloons, entertainment and food will be part of the festivities. She said that the Public Library, Mecklenburg Historical Association, and the Dowd House Board are sponsoring the event. Dr. Morrill said that the HLC would benefit greatly from having a power point projector to enhance the Commission's work. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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