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MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 3, 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 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Puntadeleste Bozeman, Commissioner
	Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
	Auvie Lee, Vice Chair
	Michael Paul, Commissioner
	Joan Pliego, Commissioner
	Dan Biel, Chair
Absent:

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Devon Sloan, an Oro Valley resident, made note of an historical monument that was on an old plat map of the Town, and asked if the Town would consider finding out what happened to the marker.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Councilmember Solomon reported that the Town Manager had resigned and the Assistant Town Manager would fill in until a new one is recruited and appointed. The process will likely take 6-12 months. He also asked the Commission to save the date for the Volunteer Appreciation Reception to be held at the Hilton El Conquistador on December 15th at 6 p.m.

PRESENTATIONS

Historical Society Report

Devon Sloan, secretary of the Oro Valley Historical Society, reported that the Pusch House Museum and Tours season kicked off on September 10th and will take place the first, second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Outdoor tours take place on the third Saturday of each month through April. She asked how long the construction containers would be on site, and once removed, if there would be landscaping on the path to reach Pusch House? She asked that the brown directional "Steam Pump Ranch" sign be moved to a more visible location and if there was a possibility for additional directional signage. She asked if the State was involved in demolition at the Ranch. She requested that anything that might be unearthed during demolition be offered to the Society so that they might have the opportunity to see if anything might be worth saving. Lastly, she mentioned that the carriages were in need of preserving.

CONSENT AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6, 2022 AND SEPTEMBER 6, MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Vice Chair Auvie Lee to approve the June 6, 2022 and September 6, 2022 meeting minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission.

		Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

	1.	WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
		Chair Biel welcomed Michael Paul and Joan Pliego to the Commission.

	2.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE REMAINING CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
		Mr. Jankowski provided history and background on this agenda item. Discussion ensued before the vote.


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Joan Pliego to approve the remaining changes to the Oro Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan and its related appendices.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

	3.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A DATE FOR A FUTURE STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS IT RELATES TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROCESS FOR HOMES WITHIN TOWN BOUNDARIES
				Mr. Jankowski offered several reasons for a study session. Discussion ensued.


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to hold a study session on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

DEPARTMENT UPDATE
				Mr. Jankowski updated the Commission on the Pusch House, Garage, Bunkhouses and Barbeque projects. He noted that after these are completed it will be time to consider the Proctor Lieber house. Upcoming October events include: 8th - Second Saturday, 21st and 22nd are Movie Nights, 28th the Friday Night concert and finally, on the 29th the Blues, Beer and Wine festival. He is attending the Arizona State Historic preservation conference in Yuma from October 19 to 21.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				Commissioner Bozeman would like the Buffalo Solders to be represented at Juneteenth or Celebrate Oro Valley as she proposed last year. Commissioner Casaus seconded. Chair Biel would like directional signage added to a future agenda. Commissioner Paul seconded. Commissioner Casaus asked that equestrian groups be revisited. Commissioner Bozeman seconded.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Chair Dan Biel, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to adjourn at 5:39 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 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 3rd day of October, 2022.

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MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist