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to see what they want to see, for example the barns or the log houses or whatever. This might lead to a very different kind of book, an electronic version. Members checked out different survey publications to continue their background research. We don't have to reinvent the book. If we find one type that we like, we can take that and adapt it for our needs. Are there things members liked about some of these books? For example, White liked the books that used close up or detail images, to give interesting views of the details that enliven the reading. Grant commented on how good the Hyde County book was, and how well it presented human impact on the landscape, especially the huge land drainage project. ITEM #6: UPDATES AND INFORMATION ITEMS a. PNC Annual Conference: Staff reminded members that the annual PNC Conference was being held in Salisbury from Sept. 16 to 18th, and that the County has in the past tried to help pay for registration for a member to attend. This will count for CLG training. Happily, Ireland and Golan attended the CLG training held in May in Wake Forest, so we are up to date on training. b. State Historic Preservation Tax Credits: This is still stuck in the budget deliberations between the House and Senate. Staff attended a rally where the Gov. and a number of legislators spoke in favor of reinstating the credits. We should know by our September meeting. c. Survev Proiect Status and Book Update: Staff explained that the project is moving forward nicely as we near the deadline of Sept. 30. All fieldwork must be completed and all forms and database work submitted. Staff thanked Ballard for making arrangements for the consultants to get access to several fine modernist houses. Our consultants will present a program for us in September. d. Membership: Grant's first term expired on March 31. Grant agreed to serve again. Members agreed to recommend her for a second term. Staff explained that Dickinson's reappointment was presented for the last meeting in June but the BOCC deferred those appointments until September. According to County policy, members can continue to serve for a year after their term expires, or until they are replaced. Staff did reach out to the preservation architect at UNC who lives in rural Orange County and he is interested in serving. e. Light Rail Historic Resources Review Update: Staff showed several maps depicting the proposed route of the light rail line. It will pass near several historic neighborhoods in Chapel Hill but not directly affect them. It comes closest to the Rocky Ridge Historic District and the Highland Hills neighborhood. f. Open Air Time: Dickinson discussed an issue with a local painting contractor ITEM #7: STAFF PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: a. Eno and Little River Townships: This was deferred to a later meeting in the interest of time. ITEM #8: ADJOURNMENT: White moved to adjourn, seconded by Grant; motion passed. Chair Dickinson adjourned the meeting at 9:03 pm. Meeting summary by Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR staff 2