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MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 2021 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Present:	Dan Biel, Chair
	Stephanie Krueger, Vice Chair
	Steve Hannestad, Commissioner
	Auvie Lee, Commissioner
Absent:	Puntadeleste Bozeman, Commissioner
	Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
	Michael Wilson, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Joe Andrews, Deputy Town Attorney
	Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn, Recreation and Cultural Services Manager
	MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
Attendees:	Steve Solomon, Council Liaison

Chair Biel called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Paul Loomis, an Oro Valley resident spoke regarding Steam Pump Ranch and the Budget.
Teri Colmar, an Oro Valley Resident, spoke regarding the Oro Valley Historical Society.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Member Solomon spoke to the Parks and Recreation statistically valid survey, the $25M bond for Parks and Recreation to include golf, irrigation, community center and other programs, however, the bond does not have any funds allocated for Steam Pump Ranch.

CONSENT AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2021 MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to approve the October 4, 2021 regular session meeting minutes

Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

Other:	Commissioner Puntadeleste Bozeman (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Nicole Casaus (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Michael Wilson (ABSENT)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN ITEM FOUR TOWN HISTORY RECORDS AND REPORTS

Commissioner Hannestad recapped his experience and is impressed by the Town Management office’s recordkeeping. He expressed his concern regarding historic preservation recordkeeping and spoke to the attached presentation and how it effects historical records at each level of government. He mentioned a Master’s student program he was involved with.

PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND PROPOSED CHANGES TO STAFF REGARDING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE TOWN'S WEBSITE

Chair Biel presented the attached. Oro Valley has a very organized and comprehensive website in comparison to others. He spoke to Prescott, Arizona’s website and its visual engagement and comprehension. He presented ideas to evaluate and opened for discussion. Commissioner Lee commented that the Florence, AZ has an audio tour with an accompanying map, and separate pages under different departments to enhance historical presence.

PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO:

RECOMMEND PROPOSED CHANGES TO STAFF REGARDING THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN ITEM SIX HONEYBEE VILLAGE ARCHEOLOGICAL PRESERVE AS IT PERTAINS TO PRE-HISTORIC FEATURES AND USES;
POSSIBLY RECOMMEND THAT STAFF REQUEST TOWN COUNCIL PURSUE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY WHERE THE PRE-HISTORIC FEATURES ARE LOCATED.

Item 3A: Council member Solomon presented the attached comprehensive presentation regarding the background and history of the Honeybee Village property. Vice Chair Krueger asked if there are existing funds for cleanup of the site and there was discussion.


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Auvie Lee to table item 3B until a meeting in 2022.

Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

Other:	Commissioner Puntadeleste Bozeman (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Nicole Casaus (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Michael Wilson (ABSENT)

DEPARTMENT UPDATE

October was a very busy month at the Ranch with several successful events. The construction on the Garage yielded degraded walls that will need to be repaired. Construction should still be complete in April with a ribbon cutting in May. The Pusch House alarm and suppression systems are in this Fiscal Year and next fiscal year the funds for the barbeque and bunk house will be requested. Please send any need for budget items to Lynanne individually. The AZ Historical Preservation Conference was a great success.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Vice Chair Krueger asked for discussion about the possible uses of the Proctor Lieber house, and consider requesting a study for the same.
Chair Biel asked for a discussion of bond money, excess funds, and Steam Pump Ranch.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to adjourn at 6:34 p.m.

Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

Other:	Commissioner Puntadeleste Bozeman (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Nicole Casaus (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Michael Wilson (ABSENT)

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 8th day of November 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist