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2 <br />c. History Day at Blackwood Farm: <br />Staff reviewed the logistics for this event, coming up on May 3. Members Dickinson, <br />Ireland and Peck volunteered to help give the program for about 300 kids from local <br />schools, all fourth graders. Parks staff is getting a pine log ready for Dickinson; he will <br />bring his tools, metal buckets and other accessories needed for his traditional <br />woodworking demonstration. Ireland and Peck will cover the history overview and engage <br />the kids in activities that relate to life on the farm. Former HPC member Grace W hite may <br />join us. Everyone needs to be there by about 8-8:15. Menius lined up a good traditional <br />string band to play for the event but there is not time this year due to a packed schedule. <br />They would like this to become part of next year’s event. Staff suggested an orientation <br />meeting out at Blackwood to give us a chance to review our presentations and block out <br />the locations of the activities. Peck and Ireland agreed to meet this Friday morning at 10. <br /> <br />ITEM #6: UPDATES AND INFORMATION ITEMS <br /> <br />a. Book project status: <br />Staff provided a brief overview of the current status. Funding is coming together and is in <br />line with the Phase I report and cost/time proposal just submitted by consultant Laura <br />Phillips. Staff reported that the county manager’s recommended budget includes an <br />additional $25,000 for the book project. Staff hopes to get Phillips under contract for the <br />writing phase in the next two weeks. <br /> <br />b. Old Eno Cemetery: <br />Staff met with county attorney’s office to discuss options for the county in helping to <br />preserve the cemetery. It is their opinion that it will be possible for the cemetery to <br />become a local landmark even though the ownership is not clear. HPC members already <br />endorsed the idea of moving forward with landmark designation, so staff will now proceed <br />based on the attorney’s evaluation. <br /> <br />c. Piedmont Regional CLG Training Workshop: <br />Staff reminded members that this event is coming up on Friday, May 19th. Right now, <br />Loter, Dickinson and Ireland are planning to attend; Peck may be able to join but not <br />certain. Staff referred to the agenda that was in the packages. <br /> <br />d. Other county project updates: <br />Staff reviewed progress on the Occaneechi Village reconstruction. They are getting <br />prepared to start harvesting small cedar poles for the future building of the huts. <br />Volunteers will be welcomed. Dickinson and staff will be appearing before the BOCC at <br />their annual work session on March 3, when they receive presentations from each county <br />board and commission. Staff gave an update on Kirkland House landmark project. This <br />property is actually in a special Carrboro planning zone, so it is not in county jurisdiction, <br />and thus, we have no power to designate landmarks there. We will have to enter into an <br />interlocal agreement with Carrboro before we can proceed. <br /> <br />e. Open Air Time for members to share information <br />Peck noted that he had seen a good aerial photo of the Dickson House when it was on its <br />original site. It is probably available through the web site: Vintage Aerial Photos. Members <br />discussed the Open Orange web site as a good source of information and photos. Peck <br />also noted that he had gotten copies of the slides showing the restoration/renovation of <br />the Burwell School back in the early 1960s. He offered to send it around. <br /> <br />ITEM #7: ADJOURNMENT: Loter moved to adjourn, seconded by Ireland; meeting adjourned at 8:35 <br />pm <br /> <br />Meeting summary by Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR staff