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Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Historic Landmarks Commission
PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
December 1, 2003
Location: 2100 Randolph Road,
Charlotte, NC
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Joe Kluttz, Committee Chairman
Yolanda Johnson-Gess, Committee
Vice-Chairman
Tattie Bos
John Misenheimer
Len Norman
Mike Sullivan
Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager
Patricia Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording
Consultant
Absent:
John Geer
AGENDA
1. Opening Comments:
Joe Kluttz
Mr. Kluttz welcomed
everyone to the meeting. He reported that due to a conflict of interest
he cannot participate in nor be present for discussions/voting at any
HLC meetings, including committee meetings, regarding the Trolley Barn
negotiations.
2. Review of Current
Projects Status: Bryan Turner
Mr. Turner distributed
a Progress Status Report.
a. Charlotte Cotton
Mills: Fire sprinkler system upgrades have been complete. Phase III
construction is complete. Property is being marketed by Pappas
Properties.
b. Oehler Farm:
Stabilization design is on hold due to financial restrictions.
c. Rozzell House:
Construction contracts are in process for execution. Construction will
begin in January 2004.
d. McAuley House:
Stabilization design is on hold due to financial restrictions.
e. George E. Davis House:
JCSU does not plan to go through with the project.
f. W. T. Alexander
Plantation: Exterior restoration is complete. New underground utility
installation is complete. Appraisal has been received.
g. Grier-Rea House:
Foundation construction and repair of the lower level under floor
system, foundation walls, and internal piers is complete. Exterior
hazardous materials abatement has been completed. Bid documents to
complete interior lead paint development will be completed in mid
December, with abatement to begin in mid January 2004.
h. Trolley Car Barn: City
and CATS staffs continue to draft agreements for development of the
site. Consideration by BOCC is expected on December 2, 2003, with
approval from the City Council anticipated on December 8, 2003.
i. Grand Theater:
Purchase completed May 30, 2003. Tenant has vacated. Building has been
secured indefinitely as of August 29, 2003.
j. Oakley House
(previously called the Yandell House): Purchase is complete. Minor
stabilization and repairs have been completed. Listing agreement has
been received from MECA properties for the resale of the property. HLC
is awaiting information from the Symphony Guild concerning the use of
the house as their 2004 ASID Designer House. Symphony Guild plans to
make a decision by January 2004.
3. Financial Project
Status Review: Mike Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan and Mr.
Turner continue to work on a financial report which is detailed but is
easily understood, and is very accurate. A copy of the current financial
report regarding revolving bonds was distributed and is on file at the
HLC office. Mr. Kluttz commended the efforts to have a comprehensive
financial report available at all times. Mr. Turner said that the
results from the audit should be available soon.
4. Review of Projects:
Dan Morrill
a. Bethesda School:
Ms. Nystrom reported that the results of the due diligence report should
be available at the next meeting.
b. W. T. Alexander
Property: Ms. Nystrom reported that pursuit of the easement purchase
continues. Dr. Morrill recommended that the HLC market the property
immediately.
c. P & N Train Depot
(Old Mt. Holly Road): Dr. Morrill showed photographs of P & N Stations
in surrounding counties and said that this particular station in
Mecklenburg County is very endangered. There are ground water issues,
title issues, and contamination problems. Mr. Jim Whitesides, the
realtor for the property, told Dr. Morrill that CSX will sell the
station and the 3.91 acres for $150,000.
MR. MISENHEIMER
PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. NORMAN TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC
LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE CONCERNING THE P & N
STATION ON THE OLD MOUNT HOLLY ROAD, CHARLOTTE, N. C. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
5. Trolley Barn Report:
Dan Morrill
Dr. Morrill said that
the Trolley Barn purchase will be considered at the HLC meeting
immediately following this meeting.
6. Old Business
Dr. Morrill reported
that dialogue with Bank of America officials and other interested
parties continues regarding the future of the old Union Bus Terminal on
W. Trade Street.
Ms. Nystrom reported
that she still has not been paid for her work on the Highland Mills. Dr.
Morrill said that he will contact appropriate parties regarding the
situation. A check will be issued to Ms. Nystrom from the HLC.
Mr. Kluttz reported
that the HLC’s bond sub-committee will meet tomorrow night at the HLC
office under the leadership of Mr. Sullivan. The HLC is seeking
additional bond funds for projects.
Mr. Sullivan
encouraged everyone to visit the Palmer Fire School. He said that it
looks great and that the building can be rented for events.
7. New Business
Mr. Norman reported
that he and Dr. Morrill have toured noteworthy historic sites and areas
in Mecklenburg County and that interpretative markers would be helpful
at some of the locations. Dr. Morrill said that he will explore the
possibilities for appropriate signage.
MR. MISENHEIMER
PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. SULLIVAN THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN.
THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
The meeting adjourned
at 7:00 p.m.
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