Charlotte-Mecklenburg

August 14, 2006

6:00 p.m.

Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.

Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

Mr. Richard Alsop, III/Mayor, Survey Committee Chairman

Mr. Matthew Benson/Mayor, Design Review Committee Chairman

Ms. Yolanda Johnson/City, HLC Vice-Chairman, Projects Committee Chairman

Mr. Joseph B. C. Kluttz, III/County

Ms. Yolanda D. Law/County, HLC Treasurer

Dr. Richard L. Mattson/County, Survey Committee Vice-Chairman

Mr. Gray Newman/County, Projects Committee Vice-Chairman

Mr. Len Norman/County, HLC Chairman

Ms. Laura C. Smith/City, Nominating Committee Chairman

Mr. Lynn Weis/County,  First Meeting

Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director

Mr. Stewart Gray, HLC Preservation Planner

Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager

Ms. Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney

Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant

Ms. Valerie Lewis/City, HLC Secretary, Education Liaison

Mr. Louis Asbury, IV

Mr. Ben Rojohn

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE MINUTES FOR JUNE 12, 2006, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FOR JUNE 12, 2006, BE APPROVED WITH THE CORRECTION THAT DR. MORRILL, NOT MS. NYSTROM, WILL ATTEMPT TO NEGOTIATE A LOWER PURCHASE PRICE FROM THE COUNTY FOR THE LAND AT THE OEHLER HOUSE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Mr. Norman

Mr. Norman welcomed everyone to the meeting and extended a special welcome to Mr. Weis as a new member of the HLC.

Mr. Norman said that the monthly calendar, attendance reports, and current rosters can be found at each seat Public hearings will be held Sept. 12th in Pineville and Sept. 25th in Matthews.

Item #3 - Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill

Dr. Morrill asked that two action items be considered.

MR. BENSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ALSOP THAT MARY DOMINICK BE HIRED BY THE HLC ON A CONSULTING BASIS TO WORK FIVE HOURS WEEKLY FOR $11.00 PER HOUR UNTIL JUNE 30, 2007. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE HLC WAIVE ITS RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AND PERMIT LEIGH POLZELLA TO PURCHASE THE S. W. DAVIS HOUSE, 9132 BOB BEATTY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Dr. Morrill reported that a public hearing with the Town Board of Matthews is scheduled for September 25, 2006, to consider the prospective designation of the Massey Clark House as a historic landmark. He said that a public hearing with the Town Board of Pineville is scheduled for September 12, 2006, to consider the prospective designation of the McCoy Barbershop/Pineville Post Office (former) and the Yandell Hotel and Grocery Store Building as historic landmarks.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC staff has visited the remaining portions of the Tuckaseegee Trail on the White Water Park Site. He said that Mr. Allen May of the Schiele Museum will be providing a map and on that basis Staff will process the remaining portions of the Tuckaseegee Trail for historic landmark designation.

Dr. Morrill said that the HLC’s work on the Bethesda School located at Rural Hill Farm is complete. The work cost $5,000. The money was taken from the HLC’s Scottish Bank Account. He said that HLC Staff has met with Mr. Bob Deaton, a member of the Board of Rural Hill Farm, to review long range plans the Board has for the site.

Dr. Morrill reported that HLC Staff has been working on a parking management contract for the approximately fifteen parking spaces behind Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, 219 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, N. C., which the HLC recently purchased. Staff is also soliciting bids to place a translucent protective covering over the stained glass windows at the church.

Dr. Morrill said that HLC Staff has spent considerable time during the past few weeks assisting with negotiations for the prospective purchase of White Oak Plantation, 7729 Hood Rd., Charlotte, N. C.

Dr. Morrill encouraged HLC members to attend a Plato Price Historic Marker Ceremony Saturday, September 2, 2006, at 5:00 p.m., 4201 Morris Field Drive.

Dr. Morrill reported that Preservation N. C. will hold its annual convention in Wilmington, N. C., October 5 - 7, 2006.

Dr. Morrill recognized Mr. Asbury, IV, and thanked him for his photograph donation to the HLC and for the volunteer hours he has donated to the HLC.

Item #4 - Design Review Committee Report: Mr. Benson

Mr. Benson reported that the Committee will meet Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at 8:00 a.m., at the HLC office.

Item #5 - Projects Committee Report: Ms. Johnson

Ms. Johnson reported that the Projects Committee met today at 4:45 p.m. Minutes from the meeting can be found under Projects Committee on the HLC’s website - www.cmhpf.org, and are also on file at the HLC office on Randolph Rd.

Dr. Morrill reported that he has received a ruling by the County Attorney and the Director of County Finances that hereafter all monies in the revolving fund will have to be recognized by the Board of County Commissioners before they can be spent. This means that it has become more difficult to obtain money quickly. Mr. Turner stated that there are means to alleviate the circumstance and that he would be working on them. Ms. Johnson and Mr. Norman will meet with Mr. Parks Helms, Chairman of the Board of the County Commissioners, within the next few days to express concerns about the use of funds for the HLC’s projects.

At the meeting Staff presented a brief overview of the status of all on-going and prospective projects. Ms. Johnson stated that the emphasis during the upcoming year would be to sell properties.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR THE RICHARD WEARN HOUSE, 4928 TUCKASEEGEE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N.C., BE EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION . MR. NORMAN AND MS. JOHNSON REMOVED THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE REZONING PETITION FOR THE N. S. ALEXANDER HOUSE, 5014 NORTH SHARON AMITY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., BE DEFERRED INDEFINITELY. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC RETURN $15,000 EARNEST MONEY TO A PROSPECTIVE BUYER OF THE GRAND THEATER, 333 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC APPROVE THE LISTING FOR THE GRAND THEATER, 333 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., WITH GLOBAL CROSSING REALTY. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC APPROVE A LISTING PRICE OF $350,000 FOR THE GRAND THEATER, 333 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE HLC ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PREFERRED PARKING TO MANAGE THE PARKING PLACES AT GRACE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 219 SOUTH BREVARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE HLC CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. JOHNSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE HLC RECONVENE IN ITS REGULAR SESSION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Note: In Executive Session the HLC voted to purchase White Oak Plantation, 7729 Hood Road, Charlotte, N. C., contingent upon the approval of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, to reject two offers to purchase space in the Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5th Street, Charlotte, N. C., and to counter an offer presented by Independent Mapping for space in the Charlotte Cotton Mills.

Item #6 - Survey Committee Report: Mr. Alsop

Mr. Alsop reported that the Survey Committee will meet Thursday, August 24, 2006, at 8:00 a.m., at the HLC office.

MR. NEWMAN PRESENTED A SECONDED MOTION THAT THE MASSEY- CLARK HOUSE, 232 NORTH TRADE STREET, MATTHEWS, N. C. (INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND TAX PARCEL) BE PROCESSED FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. BENSON THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF WHITE OAK PLANTATION, 7729 HOOD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C., AS DEFINED IN THE GOVERNING ORDINANCE BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL PROPERTY ON HOOD ROAD WITHIN THE HISTORIC BOUNDARIES OF THE PLANTATION. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Item #7 - Education Liaison: Ms. Lewis

Ms. Lewis was not present. Dr. Morrill reiterated the importance of the HLC’s attending the Plato Price Ceremony on September 2.

Item #8 - Treasurer’s Report: Ms. Law

Ms. Law presented the Revolving Fund’s/HLC’s financial condition. Financial reports are filed at the HLC’s office.

MR. NEWMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT HISTORIC CHARLOTTE, INC., BE GRANTED PERMISSION TO HOLD AN EVENT AT THE CHARLOTTE COTTON MILLS, 508 5TH STREET, CHARLOTTE, N.C. ON OCTOBER 4, 2006 AS AGREED UPON. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

Ms. Johnson announced that the Projects Committee will not hold a committee meeting in September but will handle necessary business at the HLC’s regular meeting on September 11, 2006.

The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.