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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes October 12, 1998 Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:05 p.m. Present: Ms. Tattie Bos/Mayor, Design Review Committee V. Chair. Ms. Deborah Cox/City, Education Committee Chair, Survey Com. V. Chair. Ms. Lindsay Daniel/County, HLC Chair. Ms. Lisa Hankin/County, HLC Sec., Design Review Committee Chair. Mr. Scott Hirsch/City, HLC Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair. Mr. D. Grier Martin, III/City, Fundraising Chair. Mr. Barry Miller/City, Building & Grounds Chair, Education Com. V. Chair. Mr. John Misenheimer/County, Survey Committee Chair. Mr. Tuck Reed/Mayor, Projects Committee Chair. Mr. David T. Ritch/County, HLC Vice Chair. Mr. Frank Whitney/County, Fundraising & Finance Com. V. Chair. Ms. Kay Majeski/MHA President (ex-officio HLC member) Dr. Dan L. Morrill, HLC Consulting Director Ms. Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC Recording Consultant Absent: None Visitors: Ronald Willis V. Edward Gahren Shermika Snow Sabin Neuheimer Item #1 - Approval of Minutes MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MR. MISENHEIMER THAT THE MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 1998, BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. Item #2 - Chairman’s Report: Lindsay W. Daniel Ms. Daniel welcomed everyone to the meeting. She reported that Ms. White has resigned as a member of the Commission. She said that we all continue to be saddened by the recent death of Ms. White’s husband, and that we express gratitude to Ms. White for the many hours of time, energy and expertise that she contributed to the Commission. Ms. Daniel said that Mr. Reed has agreed to serve as Chairman of the Projects Committee. Ms. Daniel asked the Commissioners to look at the current attendance report and monthly calendar at the seats. She said that it is imperative that all Commission members attend the public hearing with City Council on October 26, 1998, regarding the proposed historic designation of the Thies House located at 544 Providence Road. Ms. Daniel also said that Commissioners should plan to attend the HLC’s annual tour on December 7th. Item #3 - Vice-Chairman’s Report: David T. Ritch No motions were presented. Item #4 - Director’s Report: Dan L. Morrill A copy of the Director’s Report is attached. MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. HANKIN THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION CONVENE IN A MEETING OF THE WHOLE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. MR. HIRSCH PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY MS. DANIEL THAT THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION RECONVENE IN ITS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION. The Commissioners agreed that Ms. Daniel should be free to give her own personal opinions regarding the Thies House. Item #5 - Design Review Committee Report: Lisa Hankin No motions were presented. Item #6 - Reports on Designated Historic Landmarks Ms. Daniel reported that Mr. Reed and Mr. Ritch will report next month. Item #7 - Projects Committee Report: Tuck Reed Mr. Reed reported that a Projects Committee meeting will be held when needed. Excellent progress is being made on all projects - the Blakeney House, the Croft School House and the Gluyas House. Item #8 - Survey Committee Report: John Misenheimer Mr. Misenheimer reported that the Survey Committee will meet November 5, 1998. Mr. Misenheimer reported that on October 6, 1998, the County Commissioners approved $5000 of seed money to assist the HLC in matching a Federal grant to conduct a post World War Two Survey of the local built environment. He said that the Survey Committee must raise $20,000 by December 31, 1998 or the money will revert to the County’s general fund. Ms. Daniel asked Mr. Misenheimer to prepare a rough draft of a time table of what needs to be done by what date to raise the money for the Survey. Item #9 - Education Committee: Deborah Cox Ms. Cox reported that the Education Committee will meet October 19, 1998. She said that on November 15th at 1:00 p.m., everyone is invited for a “clean-up” day at the Davidson Schoolhouse at Rural Hill. Item #10 - Treasurer’s Report: Scott Hirsch No motions were presented. Item #11 - Old Business Ms. Cox said that the HLC has reservations at the Carpe Diem Restaurant at the conclusion of the HLC tour on December 5th. She asked that everyone let her know by November 1st how many reservations he or she needs. She said that we must honor the reservations, rain or shine. Mr. Ritch said that Mr. Mark Huffstetler has agreed to open the old Carolina Theater for the members of the HLC on December 5th. Mr. Miller reported that he attended the recent Uptown Preservation Task Force meeting as the HLC’s representative. He said that the Task Force is astute to the fact that the HLC needs more bond money to save important historic properties. Item #12 - New Business No motions were presented. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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