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MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION May 2, 2022 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Biel called the meeting to order at 4:58 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Puntadeleste Bozeman, Commissioner
	Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
	Auvie Lee, Commissioner
	Dan Biel, Chair
Staff Present:	Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
	Matt Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director
	Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn, Recreation and Cultural Services Manager
	MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
Attendees:	Steve Solomon, Council Member Liaison

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Chair Biel opened call to the audience.
No one wished to speak.
Chair Biel closed call to the audience.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Member Solomon had nothing to report.

PRESENTATIONS

*Historical Society Report

Teri Colmar gave a report from September to April. The museum hosted approximately 1,900 visitors during the season. They are re-evaluating outdoor tours for next season and are currently giving private tours with two-week's notice. The collections committee is evaluating the tour and exhibit schedule for next year. Oral history projects are continuing with several being completed and the Board will evaluate the viability of the tack room.

CONSENT AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 7 AND MARCH 7, 2022 MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Puntadeleste Bozeman To approve the February 7 and March 7, 2022 meeting minutes as written.

		Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

	1.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY OVTC § 6-10-5(F)(16)
		Commissioner Lee provided the Annual Report for review and there was little discussion.


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to approve the 2021 Annual Report as written.

				Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN ITEM #2 HISTORIC STEAM PUMP RANCH
				Ms. Dellerman-Silverthorn reviewed the changes that were made to the plan and there was some discussion.


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Auvie Lee to approve the Oro Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan Item #2 Historic Steam Pump Ranch updates as written.

				Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

	3.			REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE 2008 STEAM PUMP RANCH MASTER PLAN AND THE 2014 STEAM PUMP RANCH MASTER PLAN UPDATE
				Ms. Dellerman-Silverthorn reviewed the changes from the 2008 to 2014 plans, specifically changes to the bunk houses, garage and barbeque. There was discussion between staff and the Commission that included the statistically valid survey, rental spaces, onsite staff, and tent rentals at the Ranch.

	4.			REPORT BY COMMISSIONER LEE AND CHAIR BIEL AND COMMISSION DISCUSSION REGARDING THE APRIL 9, 2022 CELEBRATE ORO VALLEY EVENT
				Chair Biel and Commissioner Lee spoke regarding the Celebrate Oro Valley event. There was some discussion.

	5.			*ELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR EFFECTIVE MAY 3, 2022
				Commissioner Lee nominated Chair Biel.


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Puntadeleste Bozeman to re-elect Chair Biel as 2022 Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission

				Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

	6.			*ELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION VICE CHAIR EFFECTIVE MAY 3, 2022
				Commissioner Bozeman nominated Commissioner Lee.


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to elect Commissioner Lee as 2022 Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission.

				Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

DEPARTMENT UPDATE
				Ms. Dellerman-Silverthorn gave a construction update that included the garage and fire suppression system for the Pusch House. She indicated that this Friday is the final concert for the spring season and that May 14th is the final second Saturday for the season. There will be other events throughout the summer. She announced that the Award Winning Steam Camp will take place May 31 - July 29 and is a half-day program for local school children. The next HPC conference is October 19-21, 2022 and any commissioners wanting to attend should contact her directly.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS


				Motion by Commissioner Nicole Casaus, seconded by Commissioner Auvie Lee to include a conversation regarding equestrians and the 4H community cooperating at the ranch.

				Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Auvie Lee to adjourn at 5:45 p.m.

Vote: 4 - 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 2nd day of May, 2022. 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