0090  THE TOWN OF HOPE MILLS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 12, 2024  Meeting called to order at 6:10pm Committee Members Present: HM BOC Member Present: Elyse Craver questions. No opposition. Motion Carried.  Teresa Davis, Sharon Reeves, Hope Page, Karen Saracen, Roy Young  II. Approval of Agenda: Hope Page moved to accept the agenda. Seconded by Karen Saracen. No  III. Old Business:  a. Approval of May Minutes: Teresa Davis moved to accept the May minutes. Seconded by b. Completion of Historic District Inventory: Hope Mills Historic District Inventory Current Link: htps/docsgoogle.con/ocumeneilsatPanpPmis.MCLhIEBA117hu- The google document was emailed andi it will need to be updated due to the town's changes. Discussion: One of the state's requirements to be recognized as a commission would be to have the towns' historic properties documented. Elyse pointed out that the town ordinance reads and is written the HPC is a commission shall be recognized asa commission, SO to be recognized by state the town can vote as town ordinance has  Karen Saracen. No questions. No opposition. Motion Carried.  stB2ardisp-slans  already addressedit.  IV. New Business:  a. July 4th discussion: Committee members agreed the HPC will not participate in the 4th of July Parade. Discussion: the committee voted during the May meeting to use the remaining 23/24 funds for miscellaneous items to include decorations for the 4th of July. However, the Chair was given the day (Monday) by the town to submit the request, after adhering to the day/date, the town denied the request, indicating it was not received by the cut off time, and the committee will now need to use the current year funds. Parade: Karen will speak with Brian to see ifhe will be participating in the parade as she would be participating on behalf of HPC: she willi follow-up. Elyse stated that she would purchase the banner. Teresa has small flags; Alice has flags, and the committee will see if they can b. Projects for becoming a Commission: Discussion and ideas: one of the projects is the headstone cleaning in town - owned cemeteries - as of today no updates from Marley and Don with Public Works due to the town owning the land only not Bryan headstones. Other projects discussed include town historic inventory - lengthy the consuming, also the Chapel being listed as a National Landmark (not on a time register just in historic district), to add indicating contributing and Mill Day Reunion: Old Mill Day October 19, 2024. The purpose of Ole Mill Day highlight the history of the town. There will be advance tickets for reunion lunch is to suit. The committee agreed to support local small businesses such as: Barbara follow Catering or Parkton Grill. Location to be determined however iti is normally centert Ann's, Lou there are usually prizes and history pictures. Event time for Ole Mill Day: 11:30-1pm to food,  the flags and gaff tape.  get  historical non-contributing  structures on Trade Street.    JOPB 0890  THE TOWN OF HOPE MILLS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE  d. Project updates: Dr. Jordan member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Incorporated reached  needed  in cleaning headstones on private  out to see what is  for the cemetery project  Marley and Don with  property or family lots, etc. As of today, no updates from Bryan Public' Works due to thei town owning the land only not the headstones. Question like this? This can be a costly project; can a town receive a grant specifically for something  raised:  Ifthere is one, can the town apply if one is found. e. Announcements: Next meeting July 10, 2024; 6pm at Chapel. No. opposition. Motion Carried. HPC meeting adjourned 7:22pm.  V. Adjournment: Teresa Davis moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Hope Page. No questions.  Sharon Reeves Teresa Davis Hope Page Roy Young  Thol24  Chair:  Date: Date: Date: Date: Date:  -  fofs  wetghwa Karen Saracen  Treasurer: Secretary:. Member:  Aas ps  7l1o/a4 41024  elcused