HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-22-1998 - 8zORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 22, 1998
Agenda Abstract
Item # ~ - Z
SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF ORANGE COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARKS
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes X No
ATTACHMENTS: INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donald R. Belk
1) Draft Ordinances for Local Landmark Designation: Preservation Planner/X2594
Bingham School
Chatwood
Moorefields PHONE NUMBERS:
Rigsbee's Rock House Hillsborough 732-8181
2) Draft Minutes of May 26, 1998 Public Hearing(,rs~a~.TacswaMebane 227-2031
3) Draft Minutes of May 27, 1998 HPC Meeting Durham 688-7331
Chapel Hill 967-9251
PURPOSE: To consider a recommendation from the Historic Preservation .Commission to
adopt ordinances designating four (4) Orange County properties:. Bingham
School, Chatwood, Moorefields, and Rigsbee's Rock House, as :Local Historic
Landmarks. Draft ordinances designating these properties as Orange County
Historic Landmarks are attached. Summary descriptions of these sites were
provided in the May 26, 1998 Public Hearing agenda materials.
BACKGROUND: In April 1991, Orange County adopted the Ordinance Creating the Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC) of Orange County, also referred to as the
"Historic Preservation Ordinance". In accordance with Section 1.7 of this
Ordinance, the Historic Preservation Commission may recommend to the County
Commissioners areas to be designated as "historic districts" and individual
structures, buildings, sites, areas or objects to be designated as "landmarks".
Article 3 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance describes the procedure for
designating local historic landmarks.
The Orange County Historic Preservation Plan, an element of the Orange County
Comprehensive Plan, was adopted in April 1996. The Preservation Plan guides the
County's historic preservation activities by providing an outline of goals, objectives,
and action strategies that serve as a program of work for the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission. The Preservation Plan describes Orange County's
historical development, assesses the status of historical resources, and outlines the
historic preservation efforts that are currently underway. The Element lists specific
action strategies that direct the work of the Orange County Historic Preservation
Commission, including a program to designate County historic landmarks.
BACKGROUND: One of the strategies described in the Historic Preservation Element is the
(continued) development of a prioritized list of properties for consideration as local historic
landmarks. During 1996, the HPC developed a methodology for evaluating and
ranking the County's most significant historic resources. Priority consideration for
local landmazk designation was given to the County's existing sites that aze listed on
the National Register of Historic Places..
In August 1997, the Planning Department staff prepared a detailed report on
implementing a local landmark designation program. The report, Preserving the
Orange Tradition, describes the authority for instituting such a program, describes
the local historic designation process, and examines the costs of the program. The
report includes draft ordinances for designation of Orange County's first local
historic landmarks. The Local Landmark Designation Program was adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners on September 16, 1997. An Executive Summary
of this report was provided in the May 26, 1998 Public Hearing agenda materials.
Four (4) current National Register sites: Moorefields, Bingham School, Chatwood,
and the Rigsbee's Rock House, were selected by the Historic Preservation
Commission for consideration as Orange County's first locally designated historic
landmarks. The owners of these sites were notified by certified mail of the HPC's
intent to recommend them for local landmark designation. Each owner consented
to having their property designated as a local landmark. As required by the
Historic Preservation Ordinance, designation reports were prepared for these sites.
Since the sites were previously listed on the National Register, the reports
consisted of a cover memo describing the sites' current condition along with
photographs of the structures. National Register nomination: forms- were provided
:. as an attachment to the reports. The designation reports. were reviewed by the
Historic Preservation Commission on February 25, 1998:: Following the meeting,
the designation reports were forwarded to the State Historic- Preservation Office for
comment. At their meeting of March 25, 1998, the HPC recommended these sites
for local landmark designation, and requested this matter be considered at the
Public Hearing on May 26, 1998.
The proposed historic landmark designation ordinances were presented at the
Quarterly Public Hearing on May 26. The owner of Rigsbee's Rock House and
the manager of the Moorefields estate were in attendance. No comments were
received. (Draft minutes of the Public Hearing aze attached.)
At their meeting on May 27, 1998, the HPC voted unanimously to recommend
adoption of the proposed historic landmark designation ordinances. (Draft minutes
of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting are attached.)
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RECOMMENDATION: The Ordinance Creating the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of
Orange County, adopted in April 1991, authorizes the HPC to recommend
designation of historic landmarks. The four (4} proposed Orange County
Historic Landmarks will be the first properties to be designated in
accordance with this Ordinance.
Administration Recommendation
The Administration recommends that the Public Hearing be closed. The
Administration also recommends that ordinances for the designation of
Bingham School, Chatwood, Moorefields, and Rigsbee's Rock House as
Orange County Historic Landmarks be adopted.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
THE BINGHAM SCHOOL
IN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
Whereas, all of the prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance prescribed in Part 3C,
Article 19, Chapter 160A (Historic Districts and Landmarks) of the General Statutes of North
Cazolina and an Ordinance creating the Historic Preservation Commission of Orange County (the
"Historic Preservation Ordinance") have been met; and
Whereas, the Orange County Boazd of Commissioners has taken into full consideration
all statements and information in the survey and research report prepazed by the Orange County
Historic Preservation Commission and presented to the Board of County Commissioners on the
6th day of May, 1998 on the question of designating the property known as The Bingham School
as a historic landmark; and
Whereas, the property known as The Bingham School, located in the Bingham Township
in the County of Orange and more particulazly described in Exhibit A attached hereto, is one of
the most intact examples of the Greek Revival Style in Orange County; and
Whereas, the property known as The Bingham School is composed of a complex of eazly
nineteenth century buildings and a Greek Revival structure built ca. 1845 for William J.
Bingham, an reknowned educator and patriarch of one of Orange County's most prominent
families during the 19~' century; and
Whereas, the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission has recognized the
historic, architectural and cultural significance of the property known as The Bingham School
and has recommended that the property be designated a "historic landmark" as defined in Section
2.6 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance; and
Whereas, the Division of Archives and History of the North Cazolina Department of
Cultural Resources has reviewed and commented on the findings of the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission.
Now, therefore, be it obtained by the Boazd of County Commissioners of Orange County,
North Cazolina that:
Section 1. The property known as The Bingham School, located at the Oaks Crossroads
in the Bingham Township, Orange County, North Carolina jurisdictional area, and more
particulazly described in Exhibit A, is hereby designated a historic landmazk pursuant to Part 3C,
Article 19, Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and the Orange County
Historic Preservation Ordinance.
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Section 2. That the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property known as The Bingham
School be given notice of this ordinance as required by applicable law, and that copies of this
ordinance be filed and indexed in the office of the County Clerk, Orange County Register of
Deeds, Orange County Tax Supervisor and Orange County Planning and Inspections Department
as required by the applicable law.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith aze hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Any part of this ordinance determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be in violation of any law or constitutional provision shall be deemed severable and shall not
affect the validity of the remainder.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner
the foregoing ordinance was adopted this the day of , 1998.
I, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange,
North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the
proceedings of said Boazd at a meeting held on , 1998 as relates in any way to the
adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in Minute Book No. of
the minutes of the said Boazd.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of , 1998.
Clerk to the Boazd of Commissioners
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EXHIBIT A
The Bingham School is located in the Bingham Township at the Oaks Crossroads, approximately
400 feet northeast of the intersection of NC Highway 54 and Mebane Oaks Road (SR 1007).
Bingham School is referenced in Orange County Land Records as Parcel Identification Number
(PIN) 9820-42-2359 and as Tax Map 6.17..19. The property is particularly described in Deed
Book 276, Page 388 in the Orange County Register of Deeds Office.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
CHATWOOD
IN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
Whereas, all of the prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance prescribed in Part 3C,
Article 19, Chapter 160A (Historic Districts and Landmarks) of the General Statutes of North
Carolina and an Ordinance creating the Historic Preservation Commission of Orange County (the
"Historic Preservation Ordinance") have been met; and
Whereas, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has taken into full consideration
all statements and information in the survey and reseazch report prepazed by the Orange County
Historic Preservation Commission and presented to the Board of County Commissioners on the
6th day of May, 1998, on the question of designating the property known as Chatwood as a
historic landmazk; and
Whereas, the property known as Chatwood, located in the Cheeks Township in the
County of Orange and more particulazly described in Exhibit A attached hereto, is one of the best
preserved and most intact examples of the Federal Style in North Cazolina; and
Whereas, the property known as Chatwood and built ca. 1808, was an important location
of eazly industry and commerce in Orange County as part of an inn and gristmill complex near a
ford of the Eno River; and
Whereas, the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission has recognized the
historic, azchitectural and cultural significance of the property known as Chatwood and has
recommended that the property be designated a "historic landmazk" as defined in Section 2.6 of
the Historic Preservation Ordinance; and
Whereas, the Division of Archives and History of the North Cazolina Department of
Cultural Resources has reviewed and commented on the findings of the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission.
Now, therefore, be it obtained by the Boazd of County Commissioners of Orange County,
North Carolina that:
Section 1. The property known as Chatwood, located in the Cheeks Township, Orange
County, North Cazolina jurisdictional azea, and more particulazly described in Exhibit A, is
hereby designated a historic landmazk pursuant to Part 3C, Article 19, Chapter 160A of the
General Statutes of North Carolina and the Orange County Historic Preservation Ordinance.
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Section 2. That the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property known as Chatwood be
given notice of this ordinance as required by applicable law, and that copies of this ordinance be
filed and indexed in the office of the County Clerk, Orange County Register of Deeds, Orange
County Tax Supervisor and Orange County Planning and Inspections Department as required by
the applicable law.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Any part of this ordinance determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be in violation of any law or constitutional provision shall be deemed severable and shall not
affect the validity of the remainder.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner
the foregoing ordinance was adopted this the day of , 1998.
I, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the Boazd of Commissioners for the County of Orange,
North Cazolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the
proceedings of said Boazd at a meeting held on , 1998 as relates in any way to the
adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings aze recorded in Minute Book No. of
the minutes of the said Boazd.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of , 1998.
Clerk to the Boazd of Commissioners
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EXHIBIT A
Chatwood is located in the Cheeks Township on the south side of Faucette Mill Road (SR 1328),
approximately 500 feet west of the junction of SR 1328 and Frank Perry Road (SR 1379).
Chatwood is referenced in Orange County Land Records as Parcel Identification Number (PIN)
9855-85-6700 and as Tax Map 3.15..8B. The property is particularly described in Deed Book
1568, Page 480 in the Orange County Register of Deeds Office.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
MOOREFIELDS
IN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
Whereas, all of the prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance prescribed in Part 3C,
Article 19, Chapter 160A (Historic Districts and Landmarks) of the General Statutes of North
Carolina and an Ordinance creating the Historic Preservation Commission of Orange County (the
"Historic Preservation Ordinance") have been met; and
Whereas, the Orange County Boazd of Commissioners has taken into full consideration
all statements and information in the survey and research report prepazed by the Orange County
Historic Preservation Commission and presented to the Boazd of County Commissioners on the
6th day of May, 1998, on the question of designating the property known as Moorefields as a
historic landmark; and
Whereas, the property known as Moorefields, located in the Cheeks Township in the
County of Orange and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto, is one of the
earliest appeazances of the Federal Style in North Carolina; and
Whereas, the property known as Moorefields and built ca. 1785 by Alfred Moore, a hero
of the American Revolution and one of North Carolina's foremost jurists; and
Whereas, the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission has recognized the
historic, architectural and cultural significance of the property known as Moorefields and has
recommended that the property be designated a "historic landmazk" as defined in Section 2.6 of
the Historic Preservation Ordinance; and
Whereas, the Division of Archives and History of the North Cazolina Department of
Cultural Resources has reviewed and commented on the findings of the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission.
Now, therefore, be it obtained by the Boazd of County Commissioners of Orange County,
North Cazolina that:
Section 1. The property known as Moorefields, located at in the Cheeks Township,
Orange County, North Carolina jurisdictional area, more particularly described in Exhibit A, is
hereby designated a historic landmark pursuant to Part 3C, Article 19, Chapter 160A of the
General Statutes of North Carolina and the Orange County Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Section 2. That the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property known as Moorefields be
given notice of this ordinance as required by applicable law, and that copies of this ordinance be
filed and indexed in the office of the County Clerk, Orange County Register of Deeds, Orange
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County Tax Supervisor and Orange County Planning and Inspections Department as required by
the applicable law.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Any part of this ordinance determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be in violation of any law or constitutional provision shall be deemed severable and shall not
affect the validity of the remainder.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner
the foregoing ordinance was adopted this the day of , 1998.
I, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange,
North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the
proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on , 1998 as relates in any way to the
adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in Minute Book No. of
the minutes of the said Board.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of , 1998.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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EXHIBIT A
Moorefields is located in the Cheeks Township, at the end of an unpaved lane 0.4 miles from
Moorefields Road (SR 1135). The entrance to the lane is approximately 0.4 miles west from the
northernmost junction of Dimmocks Mill Road (SR 1134) and Moorefields Road. Moorefields
is referenced in Orange County Land Records as Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9854-70-
6020 and as Tax Map 3.51..3.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
RIGSBEE'S ROCK HOUSE
IN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
Whereas, all of the prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance prescribed in Part 3C,
Article 19, Chapter 160A (Historic Districts and Landmarks) of the General Statutes of North
Cazolina and an Ordinance creating the Historic Preservation Commission of Orange County (the
"Historic Preservation Ordinance") have been met; and
Whereas, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has taken into full consideration
all statements and information in the survey and reseazch report prepared by the Orange County
Historic Preservation Commission and presented to the Boazd of County Commissioners on the
6th day of May, 1998, on the question of designating the property known as Rigsbee's Rock
House as a historic landmark; and
Whereas, the property known as Rigsbee's Rock House, located in the Eno Township in
the County of Orange and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto, is one of the
best preserved and most intact examples of the Tudor Revival Style in Orange County; and
Whereas, the property known as Rigsbee's Rock House and built ca. 1929, is a colorful
part of Orange County folklore, with its legends linking it to Prohibition-era bootlegging;
Whereas, the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission has recognized the
historic, azchitectural and cultural significance of the property known as Rigsbee's Rock House
and has recommended that the property be designated a "historic landmazk" as defined in Section
2.6 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance; and
Whereas, the Division of Archives and History of the North Cazolina Department of
Cultural Resources has reviewed and commented on the findings of the Orange County Historic
Preservation Commission.
Now, therefore, be it obtained by the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County,
North Cazolina that:
Section 1. The property known as Rigsbee's Rock House, located in the Cheeks
Township, Orange County, North Cazolina jurisdictional area, more particularly described in
Exhibit A, is hereby designated a historic landmazk pursuant to Part 3C, Article 19, Chapter
160A of the General Statutes of North Cazolina and the Orange County Historic Preservation
Ordinance.
Section 2. That the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the property known as Rigsbee's Rock
House be given notice of this ordinance as required by applicable law, and that copies of this
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ordinance be filed and indexed in the office of the County Clerk, Orange County Register of
Deeds, Orange County Tax Supervisor and Orange County Planning and Inspections Department
as required by the applicable law.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Any part of this ordinance determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be in violation of any law or constitutional provision shall be deemed severable and shall not
affect the validity of the remainder.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner
the foregoing ordinance was adopted this the day of , 1998.
I, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange,
North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the
proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on , 1998 as relates in any way to the
adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in Minute Book No. of
the minutes of the said Board.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of , 1998.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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EXHIBIT A
Rigsbee's Rock House is located in the Eno Township at the southwest corner of the intersection
of Lawrence Road (SR 1709) and US Highway 70 Business, east of Hillsborough. Rigsbee's
Rock House is referenced in Orange County Land Records as Pazcel Indentification Number
(PIN) 9884-00-2560 and as Tax Map 5.3.B.9. It is particularly described in Deed Book 579,
Page 129 in the Orange County Register of Deeds Office.
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
May 27,1998
Members Present: Tom Allison
Bob Rich
Patricia Samford
Cynthia Satterfield
Jean Anderson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Don Belk
AGENDA ITEM #1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Allison called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Belk asked to add discussion about holding the July HPC meeting.
AGENDA ITEM #3: APPROVAL OF; MINUTES
a. March 25,1998.
MOTION: Rich moved to approve the minutes of March 25, 1998. Seconded by
Satterfield.
VOTE: Unanimous.
AGENDA ITEM #4: CAAIIt COMMENTS
Allison remarked that this evening would be the last HPC meeting for Cynthia
Satterfield He thanked Cynthia for her dedication to the Commission and wished her all
the best in the future.
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AGENDA ITEM #5: ITEMS FOR DECISION
a. Recommendation on Adoption of Ordinances Designating Orange County
Historic Landmarks
Four (4) ordinances designating the following Orange County historic properties -
Bingham School, Chatwood, Moorefields, and Rigsbee's Rock House -were presented at
the Quarterly Public Hearing on May 26. The Board of Commissioners voted to return
the question of adoption of landmazk designation ordinances to the Historic Preservation
Commission for a final recommendation.
MOTION: Satterfield moved that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend
that the Boazd of Commissioners adopt of the four (4) ordinances
designating Bingham School, Chatwood, Moorefields, and Rigsbee's
Rock House as Orange County Historic Landmazks. Motion seconded by
Rich.
VOTE: Unanimous.
AGENDA ITEM #6: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
a. St. Mary's Road Corridor Preservation Planning Study
The Board of County Commissioners voted to accept the $4,000 CLG Survey and
Planning Grant for the St. Mary's Road Corridor Preservation Planning Study. Belk met
with representatives of the Research Laboratories of Archeology at UNC-Chapel Hill to
discuss the archeological component of the study. Patricia Samford participated in that
meeting, and has conducted some greliminary mapping of the original trading path area.
A long-range goal of a preservation planning study may be to retrace the route of the
Indian Trading Path. Belk mentioned that Joe Herbert, a doctoral candidate in
archeology, is preparing a scope of work for the archeological component of the study.
Satterfield mentioned a historic corridor study from Charleston, SC. She said that the
Southern Regional Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation may be a source
of information about this study. Allison asked about the possibility of Durham County's
participation in a Scenic Byways Designation for St Mary's Road. Belk stated that
Durham County recently obtained this designation for South Lowell Road in Durham
County, but it doesn't include their portion of St Mary's Road Allison mentioned that
the presen+atioa of farmland along St Mary's Road is vital to preserving the scenic
qualities of St Mary's Road He suggested that the Agricultural Districts Advisory
Board should be involved in the preservation planning study.
Belk briefed the HPC on recent discussions among the Board of Commissioners about
adopting a Comprehensive Resource Conservation Program. The St Mary's Road
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Preservation Planning Study is an excellent case study for such a program, since it
involves a number of preservation disciplines.
b. White Oak Grove School, Cedar Grove
Belk met again with the Northern Orange County Black History Committee. They
reviewed a draft of a National Register Study List application. Submittal of the
application is the next step. Belk will keep the HPC informed of progress.
c. Orange County Historical Architecture Manuscript
A $5,000 check from the Department of Cultural Resources should be arriving soon.
Belk will begin drafting a Request for Proposals for publishing the manuscript. Belk will
also apply fora $5,000 loan from the NC Federation of Historical Societies. More
information will be forthcoming at the June HPC meeting.
AGENDA ITEM #7: HPC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 22,1998
Belk recommended cancellation of the July HPC meeting. He is scheduled to be away
for atwo-week military drill period during this time. The BOCC will also be on break
during July, and canceling this meeting will not delay ongoing HPC projects.
MOTION: Rich moved that the Historic Preservation Commission meeting for July
22 be canceled. Motion seconded by Samford.
VOTE: Unanimous.
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AGENDA ITEM #8: ADJOURNII~IENT
Allison adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:35 p.m.
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