Return
MINUTES
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
January 4, 2021
             
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Chair Munden called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
             
ROLL CALL
Present: Dan Biel, Vice Chair  
  Steve Hannestad, Commissioner  
  Stephanie Krueger, Commissioner  
  Michael Wilson, Commissioner  
  Gail Munden, Chair  
Absent: Puntadeleste Bozeman, Commissioner
  Von Golden, Commissioner
Staff Present: Michael Standish, Town Clerk
Joe Andrews, Deputy Town Attorney
Matthew Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director
Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn, Recreation and Cultural Services Manager
Brandon Laue, Aquatics Manager
MaryAnne Tolmie, Senior Office Specialist
Attendees: Steve Solomon, Council Member
Henry Zipf, Historical Society President
             
CALL TO AUDIENCE
  Chair Munden opened call to audience.
No one wished to speak.
Chair Munden closed call to audience.
             
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
  Council Member Solomon wished everyone a Happy New Year. He looks forward to a great year with three new commissioners.
             
PRESENTATIONS
             
   1. Historical Society Update
  Mr. Henry Zipf, the new President, reported that the Board of Directors met December 29th and held elections. The Pusch House Museum has been certified by the Arizona Historical Society. The tours at Steam Pump Ranch are taking place each 2nd and 4th Saturday, they will contact Staff for promoting ideas. Mr. Zipf will contact staff regarding the Town's License Agreement. A Copper Queen safe will be moved to the Tack Room.
             
   2. Presentation and discussion regarding general board and commission member duties and responsibilities, public records, open meetings and conflict of interest
  Mr. Andrews and Mr. Standish conducted a presentation that included:
  • Open Meeting Law
  • Public Records
  • Conflict of Interest
             
CONSENT AGENDA
             
   1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL THE DECEMBER 7, 2020 MEETING MINUTES
  Some changes and clarifications were made to the Historical Society Presentation section.
             
  Motion by Chair Gail Munden, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to approve with changes the Minutes of the December 7, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission meeting.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
   2. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2021 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
             
  Motion by Chair Gail Munden, seconded by Commissioner Michael Wilson the 2021 meeting schedule was adopted as written.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
             
   1. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
  Chair Munden welcomed Ms. Stephanie Krueger who introduced herself.
             
   2. ELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR
             
  Motion by Commissioner Michael Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to elect Gail Munden as Chair for the 2021 calendar year.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
   3. ELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION VICE CHAIR
             
         

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
  Motion by Chair Gail Munden, seconded by Commissioner Michael Wilson to elect Dan Biel as Vice Chair of calendar year 2021.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
   4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT ASSIGNMENT
             
  Motion by Chair Gail Munden, seconded by Commissioner Stephanie Krueger to assign Chair Munden to provide the Annual Report.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
  Motion by Chair Gail Munden, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to present the annual report at the February 1, 2021 Meeting.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
   5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
  Not all commission members were present.  Chair Munden asked that everyone read the entire document at least three times before the next meeting.
             
  Motion by Chair Gail Munden, seconded by Vice Chair Dan Biel to move this item to the February 1, 2021 Meeting.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
             
   6. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOPICS FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
  Mrs. Dellerman-Silverthorne presented the CLG for this month which included:
  • The role of the Historic Preservation Commission
  • Local Preservation Planning Mission and Objectives
  • History of Certified Local Governments (CLG)
  • Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
  • The National Historic Preservation Act
  • What do we do in return?
  • Where does the HPC fit in?
  • Oro Valley's Conservation Efforts
             
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
  Mrs. Dellerman-Silverthorne reiterated that the Historical Society tours went very well, were COVID safe, and some photos were taken.  Staff is working with the second Saturday vendors to show their wares virtually.  She reported that we have moved to the next level to be selected to receive assistance from U of A Graduate students' capstone projects, and should hear by next month's meeting.  The agreement with El Toro Flix has come to an end.  Staff is working to provide some summer activities with COVID precautions.  Celebrate Oro Valley will be held as a six-day virtual event.
             
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  Chair Munden called for future agenda items. Commissioner Wilson would like an update on the Alexander property and the variance request.  
             
ADJOURNMENT
             
  Motion by Chair Gail Munden, seconded by Commissioner Stephanie Krueger to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 4th day of January, 2021.  I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this 2nd day of February, 2021.
 

___________________________
MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist

    

Level double AA conformance,
                W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

AgendaQuick ©2005 - 2024 Destiny Software Inc. All Rights Reserved.