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was seconded by Grant. Motion carried. Ireland was appointed vice -chair by acclamation. Staff <br />was directed to handle the process of moving this forward. Discussion followed about recruiting <br />a new member with special background in restoration architecture. Staff presented several <br />names. Dickinson asked staff to follow up by contacting them and getting resumes. <br />ITEM #6: DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />a. HPC review of County's annual outside agency funds requests <br />Staff reported the County has received its annual requests for funds from outside agencies, and <br />as in previous years advisory boards are asked to comment on applications for funds. As in <br />recent years, the HPC is being asked to review and comment on applications from the Historic <br />Hillsborough Commission (Burwell School) and Historic Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange <br />County (Orange County Museum). Staff handed out applications and score sheets for members <br />to complete at home and submit by March 20th; staff will also email the digital score sheet. <br />b. Copy of CLG grant application submitted to the State Historic <br />Preservation Office <br />Staff handed out copies of the application submitted by the deadline. This describes the next <br />phase of the survey update project moving forward. The Town was not able to budget for <br />matching funds for a CLG grant application for this current round, in FY 15 -16, but plans to submit <br />next year. This is not ideal but by doing survey in the ETJ of Hillsborough, it allows the project to <br />continue momentum. The application also covers preparing the actual historical and architectural <br />essay component. Discussion followed. Members agreed that this was a reasonable approach. <br />ITEM #7: UPDATES AND INFORMATION ITEMS <br />a. Survey project status and update on Town of Hillsborough <br />participation in the book project: <br />Staff covered this in item 6 -b, above. <br />b. Potential new approach for book project via UNC Press <br />Ireland reported on a recent development regarding his conversation with an old friend who <br />expressed interest in helping to promote our proposed book as a worthy project for UNC Press <br />to consider. This friend may also be able provide access to a potential line of funding <br />assistance. Ireland asked staff to prepare a summary of the project that he can share. Members <br />agreed that this would be a promising avenue to pursue. <br />C. Upcoming training workshops for HPC members <br />Staff reviewed the two upcoming training workshops to be held nearby, in Greensboro on March <br />19th and in Wake Forest on May 15th. Our CLG rules require that staff and two members attend <br />one of the state approved training workshops annually. <br />d. Open Air Time: <br />Dickinson shared a recent information package he received regarding a proposed cell tower at <br />Erwin and Kerley roads. Members reviewed maps and offered comments. <br />ITEM #8: ADJOURNMENT <br />Ballard motioned to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Golan. Members agreed to postpone the <br />PowerPoint program. Motion approved. The chair adjourned the meeting at 9:01 pm. <br />Meeting summary by Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR staff <br />2 <br />