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Mr. Collins stated that the first step in establishing a district would be to define the boundaries. The properties which were not in keeping with the district would be excluded wherever possible. New construction would have to be in keeping with the district. He indicated that the Commission would have a quasi- judicial role in approving Certificates of Appropriateness. The Board of Adjustment would review disputed properties to assure that the Historic Preservation Commission had followed the adopted guidelines in making their determination. The case could be referred back to the Commission if procedures were not followed . They could, in fact, reverse the decision of the Commission and authorize a Certificate of Appropriateness. The final course of action in a dispute would be to take the matter to court. Mr. Collins indicated that the proposed Historic Preservation Commission would decide on the guidelines to be used for alterations, new construction, and additions. The enabling legislation requires specific types of expertise to be represented on the Commission for this reason. A Commission of 7 members, with a majority of experts, would be workable. A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commission Gordon, to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than April 1 , 1991 . VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to adjourn the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on March 4, 1991 at 7 : 30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Moses Carey , Jr. , Chairman Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk