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74 begin the first phase of a publication documenting the county's historic properties (2014) • Held a successful piedmont regional history symposium in partnership with Preservation Chapel Hill and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (2014) • Hosted a historic preservation training workshop for piedmont region city and county historic preservation and planning staffers, in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office (2014) • Initiated the process to evaluate three historic properties for future BOCC designation as Orange County Local Historic Landmarks: White Cross School, John Hackney House, and the Nicholas Corbett Hester House (2014) • Held a full membership retreat to review goals and establish a new five -year action plan to focus the energies of the HPC on a series of major projects and initiatives (2013) • Completed an archaeological survey (Phase II) of Hollow Rock Access Area (New Hope Creek Preserve) to further identify Native American sites, with funding assistance from a $15,000 federal grant through the State Historic Preservation Office (2013) • Evaluated new candidate for Orange County Local Landmark status and recommended BOCC designation for the Captain John S. Pope Farm (2013) • Convened the Orange County Historic Preservation Summit (May 2012) involving ten organizations (historic commissions and non - profits) from the county and municipalities • Completed Design Standards for Orange County Local Landmarks and Local Historic Districts (2 010) • Prepared the Cultural Resources Chapter of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2008) • Ongoing support for the preservation and long -term maintenance of County - owned historic buildings, including complexes at future park sites List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. • Prepare annual report for the State Historic Preservation Office to retain status as a Certified Local Government, allowing the County to maintain eligibility for federal grants for historic preservation activities • Conduct a variety of activities related to National Historic Preservation Month in May, in partnership with Preservation Chapel Hill and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough • Administer the Orange County Local Historic Landmark Program • Provide a forum for public comments on nominations to the National Register of Historic Places Describe this commission's activities /accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s) /priorities, if applicable. Goal Two: Promote an interactive and transparent system of governance that reflects community values.