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good way to reach about 300 elementary school children. Dickinson volunteered to help <br /> again with his historic woodworking and tool exhibits. We need a few more volunteers to <br /> help out, from about 8 am to 2 pm. Staff will email an update on the schedule and make a <br /> plan for a practice session where members can meet there in advance to talk about how <br /> to script the program and who does what where. <br /> c. Follow up discussion of ideas about digital guide/map/markers: Members would like <br /> to see more examples. They appreciated the European-focused Megalith site shared by <br /> Noe. Staff will share some links as a way to get a conversation started. <br /> d. Membership and roster update: Staff reported that Bob Ireland's term has expired. <br /> There is only one active application in the online system, for Susan Ballard who served on <br /> the HPC for several years but had to resign to help her daughter with family; she now <br /> wishes to resume serving. Members agreed that she would be a good member, so asked <br /> staff to present her as a recommendation to the BOCC. Dickinson and Menius have terms <br /> that expire on March 31. Both wished to serve for second terms. Paxton indicated she <br /> may be moving later this year, so may not be able to fill her full term. <br /> ITEM #6: UPDATES AND INFORMATION ITEMS <br /> a. BOCC work session on April 4t": Staff reported on the upcoming annual process <br /> when boards get a chance to report on their accomplishments and plans for the future. <br /> With Dickinson out of town on that date, Menius agreed to serve as vice chair. <br /> b. Update on designating landmarks in town ETJs <br /> Staff plans to follow up with the county attorney's office to get their feedback on the <br /> concerns expressed by members at our January meeting. <br /> c. Status of landmark applications: <br /> Staff provided updates on the progress of current applications. Harvey's Chapel and its <br /> historic cemetery have been drafted by our consultant; this is currently under staff review. <br /> Our volunteer Terri Buckner is working on a draft for the Eno Quaker Cemetery <br /> application. Staff will continue work on the David Faucette House application. We will plan <br /> a walking tour to visit the historic Harvey's Chapel site and cemetery for March. <br /> d. Piper-Cox House update: <br /> Dickinson explained his ongoing efforts to get the state to follow best preservation <br /> practices as they work to restore this important property. Staff will provide names and <br /> contact information for qualified contractors and craftspeople to the state. In this case, a <br /> standing seam metal roof will be preferable to a wood shingle roof. Staff had Wayne <br /> Thompson meet at the site to assess the brickwork restoration scope. <br /> e. Book protect status/update: <br /> Editor/author Laura Phillips has resumed work on writing our county property entries. She <br /> has completed about 80 entries to date. <br /> f. Wood artifacts on Still House Creek: <br /> Staff reported that Steve Davis from the UNC Laboratory of Archaeology is planning to <br /> make a site visit soon. Peck noted that the Bailey map of 1837 shows a tan yard there. <br /> g. Occaneechi Village rebuilding update: <br /> There will be another volunteer workday on April 7, to build several huts. <br /> h. Open airtime: <br /> Peck provided an overview of current activities at the Burwell School. Staff will send a <br /> letter to the owner of the Neville Log House to follow up our discussion in January. <br /> ITEM #7: ADJOURNMENT: Menius moved to adjourn, seconded by Noe; meeting adjourned at <br /> 8:29. <br /> Meeting summary by Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR staff <br /> 2 <br />