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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2001 Location: 2100 Randolph Road Time: 5:30 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Present: John Misenheimer, Chairman Phiderika Foust, Vice-Chairman Jeff Bradsher, HLC Chairman Tattie Bos, HLC Treasurer Joe Brickey Bernard Felder Bruce Schulman Dan Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: Sally Billington Nancy Kute 1. Chairman’s Report: John Misenheimer Mr. Misenheimer welcomed everyone to the meeting. Ms. Ava Autrey will no longer be a member of the committee as she is moving out of state. She will be greatly missed. 2. Consulting Director’s Report: Dan Morrill Dr. Morrill encouraged everyone to consult the HLC’s website, www.landmarkscommission.org on a regular basis for updates on committee work, minutes, etc. The site has had 455,219 hits to date. 3. Davidson Schoolhouse at Rural Hill Dr. Morrill reported that Mr. Bryan Turner, HLC Projects Manager, and Mr. Allen Brooks, Architect, are working on plans for the bathroom facility for the Davidson Schoolhouse. School children cannot visit the property until the construction of the building is completed with the $45,000 money received from the Knight Foundation grant. Design plans must be reviewed by the HLC’s Design Review Committee and approved by the HLC before work can begin. 4. Internet Journal Dr. Paula Stathakis continues working at the W. T. Alexander House on the Internet Journal. Mr. Misenheimer reported that he is attempting to make over 100 very old glass negatives of historic interest available for publication in the Internet Journal. 5. Sign for Old Good Samaritan Hospital (former) Dr. Morrill reported that the HLC has approved the wording for the sign which has been ordered. He said that the font on the sign will be the same as for the W. T. Alexander Slave Cemetery sign. Dr. Morrill is working with City Transportation about the best site location on Mint Street for the sign which will probably be ready in April. The Education Committee agreed that it should hold a dedication ceremony when the sign is installed. 6. Old Business Dr. Morrill reported that WTVI has agreed to do one minute spots featuring Charlotte’s historic neighborhoods. He will keep the Committee informed about the progress. 7. New Business Dr. Morrill reported that he met with the Rev. Jeff Lowrance of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and leaders in the surrounding community this past week regarding the Barry House Ruins. He said that the old chimney is still standing and that the site is valuable for archaeological reasons. Dr. Morrill said that the HLC’s expertise regarding historic interpretation and documentation is greatly valued by the community and that the HLC has a Survey and Research report on the Barry House. Dr. Morrill said that he will keep the committee informed about interactions with the Hopewell Church and Community regarding this important historic site. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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