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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 5, 2002 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Present: John Parker, Committee Chairman Caroline Beacham Deborah Cox Yolanda Johnson-Gess Joe Kluttz John Misenheimer, HLC Vice-Chairman Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Tattie Bos, Committee Vice-Chairman John Geer Len Norman AGENDA Mr. Parker welcomed everyone to the meeting. He said that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 2, at 7:30 a.m. at the HLC office. 1. Consulting Director’s Report: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill reported that all papers for the closing were signed on November 1, 2002, for the purchase of the lot at the corner of Alexander and Providence Roads for the Grier-Rea House. Dr. Morrill reported that the HLC has been informed by County Attorney Marvin Bethune that approval of the County Commissioners is not needed to buy property with bond funds. Dr. Morrill cautioned the Committee members that it is imperative that the Commission be aggressive in spending bond funds, because arbitrage fees must be paid by the County if the bond funds are not spent expeditiously once bonds are sold. 2. Guiding Restoration Principles - Ms. Cox and Mr. Kluttz A final draft of Guiding Restoration Principles will be considered at the December meeting. 3. Report on Funds Analysis Subcommittee - Mr. Turner A subcommittee composed of Ms. Bos, Mr. Norman and Mr. Turner met recently to analyze how the monthly financial report on the HLC’s revolving bond fund involving the HLC’s projects should be prepared for distribution so that expenditures, balances, etc. are detailed but easily understood. Mr. Turner distributed a draft financial report which the Committee members reviewed. Suggestions were made such as including projected completion dates and the inclusion of profits and losses from all projects since bond funds were first used in 1992. Discussions will continue at the December meeting. 4. Lytle Property: Dr. Morrill Dr. Morrill asked the Committee members to make a recommendation concerning the Lytle Property, built in 1910 and located in the 16500 block on the Huntersville-Concord Road. The house has been identified in the recently completed African American Survey as the most significant farm house owned by an African American in Mecklenburg County. Dr. Morrill said that the house, next to the Carolina Greenhouse nursery, is highly endangered by a developer. Ms. Cox reported that the Survey Committee voted to recommend to the HLC at the November 11, 2002 meeting, that the property be funded for an S & R report. The Committee recommended that the HLC’s Due Diligence be followed. Staff will gather information in order that possible purchase can be considered. Mr. Turner said restoration costs can run up to $125.00 per square foot and that this large, two-story house has approximately 4,000 square feet. 5. Charlotte Cotton Mill Update: Mr. Turner Mr. Turner reported that Phase II , which deals with major stabilization, is nearing completion. He said that Phase III deals with upfit and that the HLC will probably need to vote to allocate additional funds for this if necessary. May is the projected completion date. Pappas Properties is marketing the HLC’s Building B. 6. W. T. Alexander Project Update: Mr. Turner Mr. Turner reported that the project is running about 30 days behind schedule. He said that the property will be offered for sale once the house, garage apartment and chicken house are suitable to market. "Infill" was discussed. How to market the property will be discussed at the December meeting. The HLC has over $600,000 invested in the project to date. 7. Old Business The Croft Schoolhouse is still for sale and is being marketed by Mecca Properties. The Committee agreed that a report from Mecca should be given at the December meeting on the progress of the sale. Mr. Turner will contact Mecca about the presentation. 8. New Business The Committee agreed to try a morning meeting for December. Some of the members said that it is easier to get to a meeting earlier in the morning rather than to go to a meeting when they are getting off from working all day. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. |
