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landmark status. Other issues include the eventual care of the important cemetery, and the potential for archaeological significance for the earlier church sites. c. Prospects for New National Register Nominations: Staff raised the topic of how the HPC might be able to assist with having the original Occaneechi Village archaeological sites nominated to the National Register. It is on property owned by the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust (Ayr Mount etc.). This might be a good collaborative project to undertake with Dr. Steve Davis with the UNC archaeology program. This would require permission from the owners as part of this process, as well as participation from the Tribal Council. Members expressed strong support for this project. Another potential is the Troy and Roberta Andrews House, which is the remarkable stone modernist house designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright's. Noe asked for an update on the important archaeological site of the old tannery, between the Dickson House and the Post Office. d. White Cross School proposed landscape improvements: The owner is proposing to make minor improvements to the site around this landmark property, such as paving some parking spaces and adding some plantings. The use of the building has been changed from a preschool to a multi-tenant space for artists and craftspeople. Staff presented the proposed site plans and photos, noting where gravel parking spots will be paved. County planning ordinance requires a certain number of major trees along the front right of way, along NC 54. Our design guidelines stipulate the preservation of important historic vistas of the historic property, so are in conflict with the county planning rule. Staff reviewed and approved this project as presented in these plans as a minor works COA which allows for administrative approval if the project meets our design guidelines, which this does. Staff is sharing this project with members for informational purposes as per our ordinance. e. Lands Legacy Action Plan update: Staff referred members to the draft updated Lands Legacy Action Plan provided by Chris Hirni, Land Conservation Manager, for our review and information. This reflects our major concerns we voiced the last time, in 2017, such as assisting the HPC with funding for landmark and National Register reports, archaeological projects, and promoting land protection projects that also protect significant historic or cultural resources. Unfortunately, the funds we get from this program come from a professional services line item, so are not available to fund bricks and mortar preservation work, such as the stabilization of the old cotton gin. f. Added discussion about CLG training requirements for 2019-20: Staff reported that the SHPO CLG coordinator is requiring that at least two members view three CLG training videos each. So we are short. Those of you who have already viewed one or two of these need to view one more and write up a brief report and submit to staff by Sept. 30. Also PNC is holding this year's annual conference virtually, on Oct. 15 and 16. g. Membership: It is time for us to ramp up a search for new members to have as backups. ITEM #6: UPDATES AND INFORMATION ITEMS a. Piper-Cox House update: The restoration work is completed, and it looks great. The state found some mold in the basement and so they are now working on that. b. Book protect status/update: Editor/author Laura Phillips has written approximately 120 property entries for Hillsborough and 100 for the county. The lack of detailed research continues to slow us down. The Alliance is preparing to enter into a contract with our book designer so we can get that next phase started soon. We need nicely designed promotional materials to send with our funding request letter. c. Possible dendrochronology project: At the suggestion of Catherine Bishir, we are 2