Present:
Joe Kluttz, Chairman
Yolanda Johnson
Yolanda Law
Richard Mattson
Laurie Smith
Pat Nystrom, HLC Attorney
Stewart Gray, HLC Assistant Preservation Planner
Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director
Terry Shook, Shook Kelly Design
Absent:
Tattie Bos
Bill Hobbs
Len Norman
Mr. Kluttz called the meeting to order and stated that he
had nothing to bring before the Committee other than the matters on the
agenda.
Dr. Morrill announced that Stewart Gray has been included
as a part-time County employee in the FY 2007 Budget. This will allow Mr.
Gray to assume greater responsibility for project matters.
Dr. Morrill briefly reviewed the Project Status Report.
MS SMITH MADE A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON TO SPEND
UP TO $5000 TO PUT UP SIDING AT THE BETHESDA SCHOOL PROVIDED THAT STAFF SEND
A LETTER STATING THAT NO ADDITIONAL WORK WILL BE UNDERTAKEN FOR THIS PROJECT
AND THAT THIS ACTION IS BEYOND THE OBLIGATORY COMMITMENT OF THE COMMISSION.
THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MS. SMITH MADE A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. JOHNSON THAT THE
COMMITTEE CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MS. SMITH MADE A MOTION SECONDED BY MS JOHNSON THAT THE
COMMITTEE CONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION.
In Executive Session the Committee established the price
and other conditions for the sale of the Oehler House.
MS. JOHNSON MADE A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. SMITH THAT THE
EXAM PERIOD FOR THE WEARN HOUSE BY EXTENDED FOR TWO MONTHS. THE COMMITTEE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Dr. Morrill suggested that the contingency of rezoning be
removed from Commission’s closing on the N. S. Alexander House.
DR. MATTSON MADE A MOTION SECONDED BY MS JOHNSON THAT THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE REZONING CONTINGENCY ON THE N.S. ALEXANDER BE
REMOVED AND THE COMMISSION MOVE AHEAD WITH CLOSING ON THE PROPERTY. THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
Mr. Kluttz explained the background of White Oak
Plantation and suggested that the property might be endangered at some point
in the future. He explained that Terry Shook had visited the property. Mr.
Shook explained his concept for the development of the property. He stated
that he is willing to process the rezoning of the property and develop a
specific development scheme. Dr. Morrill noted that the owners have listed
the property but that the contract will expire in mid-June. Also, the owner
is willing to consider entering into a partnership to develop the property
but is eager to sell all or some portion of the property. Dr. Morrill also
noted that the owner is not willing to place preservation covenants on the
property. Terry Shook stated that he needs a 3-year payback period if his
firm becomes involved with the project.
MS. SMITH MADE A MOTION SECONDED BY DR. MATTSON THAT THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT YOLANDA JOHNSON, JOE KLUTTZ, AND LEN NORMAN BE
AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHOOK-KELLY AND THE OWNERS OF
WHITE OAK PLANTATION AND UPON E-MAIL MAJORITY VOTE BE ABLE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT CONTINGENT UPON SUBSEQUENT HLC APPROVAL AND BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSION IF NECESSARY. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.