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3 3 . Conduct or support research on possible location and significance of Grayfields , site of the first County of Orange court — in preparation for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the County (2002 ) . Regarding the proposed Parks and open Space Bond in November , as projects are developed for this bond , they will be added to the final version of this Annual Action Plan . Shaw noted that input from the HPC to develop the Lands Legacy action plan for FY 2002 -03 could be in the form of specific projects or general guidance . These recommendations should be finalized and adopted at the HPC ' s October meeting . Last year the HPC recommended that the County work with the owners of the Chatwood and Faucette Mill historic sites to protect the combination of cultural and natural features on those properties . Staff has initiated some actions along those lines even though they were not included as specific projects in the 2001 - 02 plan . The HPC also recommended preserving historic and archaeological sites through parkland acquisition , whenever possible . Shaw pointed out key points for the HPC to consider in planning for 2002 - 03 : • November 2001 bond package for Parks , Recreation and Open Space Bond would provide up to $ 7 million for the County to acquire priority lands with natural and or cultural resource significance through the Lands Legacy program . • The BOCC has pledged to obtain $ 3 million in " private placement" funds for purchase of conservation easements on properties not suitable for public access . Possible recommendations to consider were identified as . 1 . Continue efforts to accomplish preservation of cultural and archaeological sites associated with parkland acquisitions . 2 . Identify the protection of Faucette Mill historic sites as specific project on the priority list of projects to be pursued in 2002 - 03 . 3 . Identify the protection of the Smith - Cole house as a specific project priority . 4 . Protection for the Halls Mill property ( documentation of the main house ) and dam 5 . Establishing a fund or budget line item within the Lands Legacy program to cover the costs associated with preparing a preservation plan for historic structures on acquisition sites , including maintenance . 6 . Set up a framework in the Lands Legacy program for the HPC to prepare comments about the use/significance of historic structures on acquisition sites . Members discussed the importance of stewardship responsibilities for acquired cultural resources and strategies of getting decision making groups to recognize those responsibilities including ideas about importance of heritage trees regarding clear cutting for school sites , restoration and reuse instead of demolition , and getting funding for protection of those properties . HPC members also expressed a desire to formally visit sites as a group . Moon asked HPC members to review the information regarding the Lands Legacy Action Plan for 2002 -2003 and to come to the October meeting prepared to discuss any sites they wish to recommend for inclusion in the plan and adopt their recommendations at the October meeting . AGENDA ITEM # 6 : ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION a . Heritage/Scenic Corridor program ( revised map at meeting ) Moon showed the HPC a new map reflecting the group ' s most recent effort capture a more precise depiction of potential viewsheds suitable for easements for the pilot heritage/scenic corridor . Moon noted the importance of creating a map that would illustrate the overall corridor concept so that the community can make an educated decision on whether or not they wish to pursue the program . Price asked about ways to better integrate the Native American community into the corridor program . Moon referenced Tom Magnuson and the Indian Trading path organization as a possible partner in the project . Price offered to contact John Jeffries for information . Underwood asked about a possible link to Stagville in Durham County . Staff to provide historic road and archaeological information on Draft September 26 , 2001 HPC minutes Page 3 of 4