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002 2 <br /> Allison stated that White Oak Grove School has been listed with the State for National Register <br /> Study List consideration . <br /> Belk discussed the letter sent to Odell Prince in care of Nina C . Breeze from Jeffrey Crow of the <br /> N . C . Department of Cultural Resources . This letter informed them that their property has been <br /> placed on the National Register Study List . He stated that the Commission may wish to consider <br /> this property and decide on properties to be included in the recommendation to the Board of <br /> Commissioners . <br /> Anderson asked for a list of properties that the Commission will be choosing from . Belk <br /> responded that he will get that list for the Commission . <br /> Belk stated that last year there were three properties selected, the Benjamin Duke House , the <br /> Pittard Place and the Smith Cole House . He stated that the owners of the Benjamin Duke House <br /> declined to participate in the program and he has not heard from the other two property owners . <br /> He stated that the list will change because all property owners will not be in favor of <br /> participating . <br /> Rich stated that the Commission should do a form for the nomination of the White Oak Grove <br /> School . <br /> Allison stated that he would like to see this site designated as a local landmark and at what point <br /> should it be refurbished . <br /> Belk stated that there is a fairly extensive process before that point is reached . That would be <br /> going through the entire National Register study which will probably take several months to a <br /> year . After that point, it could be designated as a local landmark . He further stated that there has <br /> been interest in the community in the restoring of the property and its eventual use as a <br /> community center . He stated that what the Commission can do is limited to funding the national <br /> register work and getting the ordinance passed to get it designated as a local landmark . After <br /> that, it is up to the community . Having that status would help the owners in obtaining other <br /> grants , perhaps . <br /> Rich asked what would be the next step . Belk responded that the next step would be an <br /> administrative process of going through and selecting a consultant and proceeding with the <br /> study . <br /> MOTION : Rich moved that the Commission move the White Oak Grove School up <br /> the priority list and begin the process . Seconded by Samford . <br /> VOTE : Unanimous , <br /> Dr . Chapman commented that in preserving the White Oak Grove School you will be preserving <br /> a heritage and history . She stated that the school came about because there was no place for <br /> African American children to learn . She also stated that there were many activities that were <br /> conducted at the site and it can be used for many future activities as well because there is no one <br /> place to meet in the area. <br />