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Projects Committee Meeting
April 3, 2006
Location: 2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N. C.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Members Present
Joe Kluttz, Chairman
Yolanda Johnson, Vice
Chairman
Bill Hobbs (1st
meeting)
Yolanda Law
Richard Mattson
Len Norman
Laurie Smith
Mike Sullivan, HLC
Chairman
Dan L. Morrill,
HLC Consulting Director
Patricia Nystrom,
HLC Attorney
Bryan Turner, HLC
Projects Manager
Mary Lynn Morrill, HLC
Recording Consultant
Members Absent
Tattie Bos
Visitors
None
Mr. Kluttz opened the meeting and welcomed
everyone. He welcomed Mr. Hobbs as a new member of the Projects
Committee. Committee members introduced themselves to Mr. Hobbs.
Dr. Morrill explained that that two UNCC
interns are working on HLC Projects. Specifically, Jason Nichols is
cataloging artifacts and documents in the N. S. Alexander House, and
Jennifer Payne will be completing the National Register nomination for
Grace A.M.E. Zion Church.
MR. NORMAN PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MS. SMITH THAT THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
MS. JOHNSON PRESENTED A MOTION SECONDED BY
MS. LAW THAT THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION. THE
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MOTION.
In executive session the Commission 1)
discussed the need to establish a subcommittee of the Commission to
handle routine matters concerning the Charlotte Cotton Mills, 2)
agreed to recommend to the Commission that the HLC Executive Committee
have the authority to approve contracts to purchase space in the
Charlotte Cotton Mills at a specific price, and 3) recommended
that an offer from Independent Mapping to purchase space in the
Charlotte Cotton Mills be rejected.
Ms. Nystrom briefly reviewed the
marketing status for the Rozzel House (11647 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.),
Oehler House (14401 Huntersville-Concord Rd.), and the Grand Theater
(333 Beatties Ford Rd.).
Ms. Nystrom reported that she had a signed
contract for the HLC’s purchase of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church (219 S.
Brevard St.)
Ms. Nystrom reported that there are no
title issues with the N. S. Alexander House (5014 N. Sharon Amity Rd.)
Mr. Turner noted that inspections of the house have occurred and that
there are no irresolvable issues. Ms. Nystrom reported that there is a
prospective buyer of the house. There was a consensus of the Committee
that the rezoning not move forward until the interests of the
prospective buyer become known. Mr. Turner reported that he is
arranging for Mr. Paul Fomberg of the State Historic Preservation Office
to visit the house.
Ms. Nystrom noted that the Commission is
under contract to purchase the Wearn House (4928 Tuckaseegee Rd.) and
that inspections are underway.
Ms. Nystrom explained that the difficulty
with White Oak (7729 Hood Rd.) is the lack of sewer. The appraisal was
difficult to conduct without knowing what will be done with the
property. Ms. Nystrom noted that an appraisal has been received on the
basis of the property continuing to serve as a single family residence.
She also reported that she has contacted a developer who lives in the
area who has some interest in the property. Ms. Nystrom suggested
that the Commission spend no additional money until the possible
interests of the developer become known. The Committee agreed that this
would be a wise course to follow.
Mr. Turner explained that progress
continues on the Bethesda School (Neck Road ) and the Grier-Rea House
(7601 Providence Rd.)
Bryan Turner noted that there he has
received calls about the Sidney & Ethel Grier House,(7647 McKee Road.)
Mr. Turner noted that contractors would be visiting the house soon to
develop numbers for the approved renovations.
Mr. Kluttz suggested that staff should make
arrangements for listing both the Grier-Rea House and the Sidney & Ethel
Grier House with realtors.
Ms. Smith reviewed the Revolving Fund's
financial situation with the Committee.
Mr. Kluttz declared the meeting adjourned
at 7:05 p.m.
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