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Director's Report February 8, 2010
1. Grant Application. As the Certified Local Government of Mecklenburg County, the Commission is being asked by the Town of Pineville to apply to the State Historic Preservation Office for a Federal grant to assist with funding a National Register Nomination for the historic mill village in Pineville. The grant is for $20,000, and, if successful, could pay up to 40 percent of the cost. The rest of the money would be provided by the Town of Pineville. Staff hereby requests a motion to approve the submission of the grant application.
1. S. B. Alexander House. Staff has not yet heard from the City as to when it will meet with the Planning and Economic Development Committee of the Council to discuss the prospective designation of this property. Until that meeting occurs, HLC Staff will not be processing any properties for designation by the City of Charlotte. 2. Town of Pineville. Staff had a most interesting meeting with the Mayor and the Town Manager of Pineville. It is clear that the Town is eager to work with the Commission to advance historic preservation on several fronts. Specifically, a letter should be forthcoming requesting that the Commission process several properties for designation as historic landmarks.
7. Dr. George E. Davis House. I received a call from officials of Johnson C. Smith University about the status of the house, which was the home of the school's first African American faculty member. The University seems to be more committed to its preservation. 8. Rozzel House and McAuley House. The Commission continues to market these properties.
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