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Projects Committee Meeting
November 14, 2005
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:05
p.m.
Place: 2100 Randolph
Road, Charlotte, N.C.
Present:
Joe, Kluttz, Committee
Chairman
Tattie Bos
Yolanda Johnson,
Committee Vice-Chairman
Len Norman
Laurie Smith
Mike Sullivan, ex-officio
as HLC Chairman
Dan L. Morrill, HLC
Consulting Director
Patricia Nystrom, HLC
Attorney
Bryan Turner, HLC Project
Manager
Absent:
Yolanda Law
Richard Mattson
Visitors:
Lisa Gray, Charlotte,
Trolley, Inc.
Miller Jordan, Charlotte
Trolley, Inc.
Mary Chafin Rash,
Charlotte Trolley Inc.
Terry Shook, Charlotte
Trolley, Inc.
Len Richardson, Richard
Wearn House
1. Opening Remarks:
Joe Kluttz welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. Director’s Report:
Dr. Morrill stated that all but one of the items he needed to present were
included in other agenda items.
a. Richard Wearn
House: Dr. Morrill stated that Len Richardson was here to discuss the
prospective purchase of Richard Wearn House by the HLC. The Committee
discussed the issue, and Mr. Richardson responded to questions.
MR
SULLIVAN OFFERED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS THAT THE COMMITTEE GO INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MR
SULLIVAN OFFERED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN THAT THE COMMITTEE RETURN
TO REGULAR SESSION.
In
Executive Session the Commission discussed all the prospective real estate
transactions that are currently before the Commission.
3. Trolley Barn:
Terry Shook, Chairman of Charlotte Trolley, explained that Charlotte Trolley
is requesting that the HLC recommend that one-half of the c. $1.32 million
the County will receive from Crescent Resource for its purchase of the
carbarn be used to assist in the construction of a new interpretive center
for the vintage trolleys, especially Streetcar 85. The facility would also
be used to restore other vintage cars. Charlotte Trolley understands that
the remainder of the money would be used to replenish the HLC’s revolving
fund. If these funds are granted, Charlotte Trolley will move ahead with
additional fundraising.
4. Grace A.M.E. Zion
Church: Dr. Morrill reported that he had met with representatives of
Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, S. Brevard St., to discuss the prospect of the
HLC’s purchase of the property.
MR SULLIVAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MS. BOS THAT THE COMMITTEE CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MR NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED
BY MR. SULLIVAN THAT THE COMMITTEE RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
In
executive session the Committee voted to recommend that monies from the sale
of the former Southern Public Utilities Streetcar Barn be distributed
between Charlotte Trolley, Inc. and the Historic Landmarks Commission.
5. White Oak
Plantation: Dr. Morrill explained that White Oak Plantation, Hood Rd.,
is for sale. He has met with the realtor and has stated the Commission’s
interest in engaging any prospective buyer in discussions about the future
of the property. Mr. Kluttz expressed his interest in the HLC’s taking a
proactive posture regarding the preservation of this property.
Mr. Kluttz declared
the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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