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

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.

Tattie Bos

Yolanda Johnson, Committee Vice-Chairman

Yolanda Law

Len Norman

Laura Smith

Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director

Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager

Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant

Joe Kluttz, Committee Chairman

Mike Sullivan

Catherine Browning, First Charlotte Properties (Grier-Rea)

Gail Marshall, Auctions by Marshall (Grier-Rea)

Jason Dolph, Auctions by Marshall (Grier-Rea)

Wade Finger, Pappas Properties (Charlotte Cotton Mills)

Timothy Mills, The Jamison Group (Grace A.M.E. Zion)

David Eve, Rock Building Group (Croft Filling Station)

Clayton Howze, Rock Building Group (Croft Filling Station)

Mr. Norman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He explained that Chairman Kluttz had asked him to chair the meeting in his stead. Ms. Johnson, Committee Vice-Chair, although present, had not expected to be able to attend tonight’s meeting for business reasons.

Dr. Morrill gave a brief overview of the items of business that would come before the Committee.  He also explained that conversations are occurring between the Commission's staff and officials of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools about how the Commission might assist with the preservation of the Morgan School in the Cherry Community of Charlotte.  Specifics will be forthcoming at an upcoming meeting.

1. Charlotte Cotton Mills, 508 W. 5^th St.

Wade Finger explained the status of marketing the Charlotte Cotton Mills. He anticipates that offers will be forthcoming from prospective buyers. Mr. Norman explained that Pappas Properties should contact the HLC staff if proposals need to be developed for prospective buyers. Wade Finger stated that a representative of Pappas Properties will attend the March HLC Meeting.

2. Sidney and Ethel Grier House, 4647 McKee Road

Representatives of First Charlotte Properties explained how auctions might be the most effective means to sell the Sidney and Ethel Grier House and described the procedure that would be followed. Historic houses are frequently well suited for auctions. Auctions create an event. The turnaround time is reduced to a minimum. The typical scenario is to allocate ninety days to the entire process. Arrangements between First Charlotte Properties and the Commission would be governed by a contract. The real estate commission price would be 4 percent of purchase price, and the Commission would also pay for advertising. Catherine Browning will receive a referral fee if the property sells.

If the property does not sell, the Commission will only have to pay the advertising costs.

MS. LAW PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT THE COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REASONABLE ADVERTISING COSTS AND STAFF ACCEPTANCE OF THE MARKETING MATERIALS, ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AUCTIONS BY MARSHALL, INC., TO OFFER THE SIDNEY AND ETHEL GRIER HOUSE USING THE SUBJECT TO OWNER CONFIRMATION AUCTION METHOD. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

3. Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, 219-223 S. Brevard Street

Mr. Tim Mills, a member of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, spoke to the Committee about the status of the Church property. He explained that Grace A.M.E. Zion Church has decided to relocate and sell the property on which the church is located. The asking price is $1.65 million.

MS. SMITH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. BOS TO RECOMMEND TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION THAT IT SECURE AN OPTION TO PURCHASE THE GRACE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AND PRESENTED TO THE HLC AT ITS MARCH MEETING. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.

4. Ewart House, 12920 Huntersville-Concord Rd.

There was a discussion of the Ewart House and how the Commission might be involved. The Committee reached a consensus that the Commission should not undertake this as a project since the owner will complete the restoration on its own. The Committee did direct staff to offer advice and assistance to the owner.

5. The Grand Theater, 333 Beatties Ford Road

Mr. Turner reviewed the status of the property. No action by the Committee was necessary. It was agreed that the status of the Grand Theater will be reviewed at the next Projects Committee meeting.

6. The Oehler House and the McAuley House, Huntersville-Concord Road

Mr. Turner reviewed the status of the property. No action by the Committee was necessary. It was agreed that the status of the Oehler House and the McAuley House will be reviewed at the next Projects Committee meeting. Bryan Turner will check with the Division of Archives and History to determine whether the proposed relocation of the McAuley House will satisfy the requirements for the National Register of Historic Places.

7. The Croft Filling Station, corner of Highway 115 and Alexanderana Road

Representatives of Hendricks Motors appeared before the Commission to explain the proposed relocation of a portion of the Croft Filling Station. The Committee reached a consensus that the proposal was an acceptable preservation solution.

8. N. S. Alexander House, corner Shamrock Dr. & N. Sharon Amity Rd.

Dr. Morrill explained that the Commission might have the opportunity in the near future to acquire the N.S. Alexander House.

There was no old business.

There was no new business.