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MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION June 5, 2023 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Pliego was not present for Roll Call, she arrived at 5:03 p.m. Commissioner Paul left the meeting at 5:05 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
	Auvie Lee, Chair
	Michael Paul, Commissioner
	Joan Pliego, Commissioner
	Ronald Scantlan, Member
Absent:	Puntadeleste Bozeman, Vice Chair
Staff Present:	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Town Attorney
	Matt Jankowski, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director
	MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary

HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Twink Monrad provided an update of events from the Oro Valley Historical Society. Highlights included:

A tree will be planted on June 15 at Steam Pump Ranch in honor of the passing of President Henry Zipf, Jr., the great grandson of George Pusch. A new President will be elected at their next meeting.
The annual meeting was held in March in the Garage; the Board approved a change of membership for the Society to a donor-based organization.
The Board is working on events and programs for the coming year (September to April).
There was a four-day experience held at the Heritage Gardens for 35 Oro Valley Basis students.

DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Mr. Jankowski provided an update of events that included the following:

Summer Camp is in full swing, hosting 235 campers per week for a nine-week period. This does not include the additional contracted summer offerings.
The second annual Summer Leaders Worshop was attended by 40 summer camp staff from Oro Valley, Marana, Tucson, and Pima County. This workshop provided multiple training sessions to prepare staff for summer recreation jobs.
Work on the BBQ and Bunk Houses continues with completion scheduled for late July.

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Council Member Solomon was absent.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Chair Lee opened Call to Audience.
Paul Loomis and an Oro Valley resident spoke regarding the Town's budget and the future of historical preservation.
Tim Tarris, an Oro Valley resident, spoke opposed to the OVCN rezone for historical preservation.
Chair Lee closed Call to Audience.

CONSENT AGENDA

Review and approval of the April 3, 2023 Meeting Minutes.


				Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to approve the April 3, 2023 minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

Other:	Vice Chair Puntadeleste Bozeman (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Michael Paul (ABSENT)

REGULAR AGENDA

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING HOW TO RUN A PUBLIC MEETING INCLUDING THE APPLICABLE PARLIAMENTARY RULES AND PROCEDURES

Mr. Andrews provided a presentation and answered questions.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EXPECTATIONS OF REPORTING ON THE ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN

Chair Lee introduced the topic by providing some ideas on how he felt the report should be tackled. There was considerable discussion amongst the Commission regarding the expectations of reporting. The topic will be added to a future agenda.

DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE TOPICS FOR THE WILLIAM H ADLER HISTORIC EXPOSITORY WRITING CONTEST FOR LOCAL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS

Chair Lee introduced the topic and provided some history of William H. Adler and the significance of the contest. There was discussion amongst the Commission regarding possible question ideas. The topic will be added to a future agenda.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Member Ronald Scantlan to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

Other:	Vice Chair Puntadeleste Bozeman (ABSENT)
	Commissioner Michael Paul (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 5th day of June, 2023.

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MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist