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our jurisdiction but serve as useful illustrations for how the process works. In this case, these two low towers (less than 40') aren't located near any identified cultural resources so they don't have any negative impact, or what the SHPO calls an "adverse effect." Staff also provided an update about the proposed bridge replacement project on Hall's Mill Road, in front of the National Register-listed Faucette House. This has been ongoing since 2016. Because the house and five acres are on the register, the bridge was moved farther away from the house, which also helped reduce the existing sharp curve on the east approach. DOT has consulted extensively with staff. DOT will provide extensive new plantings to help better screen the road and bridge, which are positive outcomes. c. Harvey's Chapel Cemetery Access Trail and Interpretive Sign: The county has received a grant to expand the trail network at the Seven Mile Creek Preserve. As part of this, a new spur trail will be built to allow hikers to walk up to the historic cemetery and site of the original church. There is interest in developing a high-quality interpretive sign at the cemetery for visitors. The church has indicated that it will consider donating the cemetery site to the county to be added to the preserve, with the stipulation that it will be permanently protected and preserved. Members viewed a powerpoint presentation about the site and proposed trails. Staff has arranged a meeting with Harold Russell, a church leader, to discuss how to proceed. Staff will collaborate to organize a hike for HPC members to visit the site; members suggested doing this late in the winter. d. Field Trip to Henry Calvin Andrews farmstead: Staff will coordinate with the owner to set up a date for members to visit, hopefully in January. Members shared their availability. Staff will get back to everyone with some dates. ITEM #6: UPDATES AND INFORMATION ITEMS a. Dickerson Chapel preservation project: Staff provided a powerpoint presentation to share new photos showing the newly developed architect's drawings, along with views of various areas of concern, where walls and floors were opened up to provide access for the engineer and architect. This allowed for accurate assessment of areas of particular deterioration. Some of these investigation areas also helped reveal additional information about the condition of original hewn timbers along with details of the 1790 courthouse. The building served as a Freedman's School after 1866, run by Quakers from Phila., then was converted to Dickerson Chapel. b. Occaneechi Village volunteer workday on Dec. 14th: The Occaneechi Tribe and the county will be hosting another volunteer workday from 9-1 pm, weather permitting, to continue the good progress that has been made since Chantal. All are welcome to attend and can be added to the email list. c. Book Project: Staff has continued work on the captions, with a lot of time devoted to the issues of getting correct citations and correct attributions, which has proven more complicated than anticipated. The book design team doesn't want to work on any of the text until the captions are resolved. The whole issue of arranging the photos has been challenging. Staff reviewed the ancient history of the project, dating back to 1999. d. HPC historical/cultural marker project: The time has come to designate a subcommittee to start work on this. We'll need someone to be willing to step up to act as the leader of this team, as we'll meet at separate times, then the subcommittee will meet on its own and report back. Cecelia, Anne and Eric volunteered, with Art serving as an "ex officio" member too. Staff will work with Art to set out some potential dates. e. Interpretive sign for Cedar Grove School baseball field: Staff provided a brief overview of a project now underway to highlight the achievements and community service of Larwence Vanhook, who helped form then coach softball teams for students and adults. The family has a good collection of photos and memorabilia related to the softball teams and the life of Mr. Vanhook. Staff will be working with community members to develop the draft text and photo selection to give to the designer. ITEM #7: ADJOURNMENT: Whisnant moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm. Meeting summary by Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR staff 2