June 5, 2025
Regular MeetingMooresville, NC · June 5, 2025
Minutes
Minutes
Town of Mooresville
Historic Preservation Commission
June 5, 2025
6:00 PM - Mooresville Town Hall
Members Present: Susan Autry, Ben Kennedy, Meghan Black, David Cole, Henry
Seyller, Larry Schaeffer, Bill Goodnow
Also Present: Planner Parviz Moosavi, Administrative Assistant Lisa Smith, Assistant
Town Attorney Carey Austin
Members Absent: Patty Cotter
1. Call to Order
Chair Henry Seyller called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.
2. Approval of Agenda
ACTION: A motion was made by Bill Goodnow, seconded by David Cole to approve
the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.a Consider approval of May 1st, 2025, HPC Minutes
ACTION: A motion was made by Larry Schaeffer, seconded by Ben Kennedy to
approve minutes as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentations
There were no presentations.
5. New Business
5.a Conduct a Public Hearing and vote on whether to recommend the Town Board
adopt an ordinance to designate the Rufus Reid Home, also known as the Mount
Mourne Plantation, located at 104 Leslie Loop, as a local historic landmark.
The applicant, Patricia Crooks, is the owner of the property to be considered: 104
Leslie Loop (PIN 4656103910).
Parviz Moosavi presented on behalf of the staff for landmarking the Rufus Reid
House. The staff recommends approval.
ACTION: A motion was made by Ben Kennedy, seconded by Susan Autry, to
recommend the Town Board adopt an ordinance to designate the Rufus Reid Home,
also known as the Mount Mourne Plantation, located at 104 Leslie Loop, as a local
historic landmark.
Motion carried a 6-1 vote.
6. Administrative
Provided update on The Town Board Resolution Amending the Historic Preservation
and Downtown Design Standard Committee Membership.
Parviz Moosavi spoke on July agenda items.
7. Adjournment
ACTION: A motion was made by David Cole, seconded by Ben Kennedy, to adjourn
the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement It is the policy of the Town
of Mooresville that all Town public meetings and Town-sponsored public meetings
and events are accessible to people with disabilities and to those with difficulties
understanding the English language. If you need assistance in participating in this
public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities
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799-4074 or cmckenzie@mooresvillenc.gov, at least three (3) business days prior to
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Agenda
Agenda
Town of Mooresville
Historic Preservation Commission
June 5, 2025
6:00 PM - Mooresville Town Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
3.a Consider minutes from May 1, 2025.
May_1st_HPC_Minutes_Draft (edits).docx
4. Presentations
4.a Provide update on The Town Board Resolution Amending the Historic
Preservation and Downtown Design Standard Committee Membership.
5. New Business
5.a Conduct a Public Hearing and vote on whether to recommend the Town Board
adopt an ordinance to designate the Rufus Reid Home, also known as the
Mount Mourne Plantation, located at 104 Leslie Loop, as a local historic
landmark.
The applicant, Patricia Crooks, is the owner of the property to be
considered: 104 Leslie Loop (PIN 4656103910).
HPC Packet Mount Mourne Landmarking June 5 legal edits.pdf
Mount Mourne Landmarking Ordinance.docx
6. Adjournment
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement It is the policy of the Town of
Mooresville that all Town public meetings and Town-sponsored public meetings and events are
accessible to people with disabilities and to those with difficulties understanding the English
language. If you need assistance in participating in this public meeting due to a disability as
defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or need other translative services,
please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 704-662-3131 or jcrosby@mooresvillenc.gov, or the Town
ADA Coordinator at 704-799-4074 or cmckenzie@mooresvillenc.gov, at least three (3) business
days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.