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MINUTES ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION September 11, 2023 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DR.

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Puntadeleste Bozeman, Vice Chair
	Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
	Michael Paul, Commissioner
	Joan Pliego, Commissioner
	Auvie Lee, Chair
Absent:	Ronald Scantlan, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Steve Solomon, Council Liaison
	Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
	Matthew Jankowski, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
	MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
Attendees:	Devon Sloan, Oro Valley Historical Society

HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Ms. Sloan gave a detailed report of the activities and events for the Historical Society. The Society continues to collaborate with the Town on many projects, including providing a program for the Family Campout scheduled for October 14. She handed the Commissioners the new brochure for Steam Pump Ranch and a copy of an article from September's OV Style Magazine that lists the exhibits from October through April. She invited the Commissioners to visit the Ranch each month to view the exhibits. Jim Williams, former President of the Society, has published a new book, Oro Valley, The First 50 Years, and can be purchased at their booth any Saturday at the Ranch.

DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Mr. Jankowski reported that Parks and Recreation had another successful summer which included the addition of an all-day camp at Steam Pump Ranch. A ribbon cutting was held in July to celebrate the completion of the SPR BBQ and Bunk House projects. Staff continues to work with OVHS and the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project for grant-funded signage at the Ranch. The replacement structure for the Farmer's Market is in the early discussion stages. In other Parks news, Jered Plasentilla has been promoted to the Parks Supervisor position and the department was awarded a $1M grant from Arizona State Parks for an amenity at Naranja Park.

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Council Liaison Solomon had nothing to report.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Chair Lee opened Call to Audience.
Tim Tarris, an Oro Valley resident, spoke in support of the Linda Vista Citrus Estates becoming an historic neighborhood.
Chair Lee closed Call to Audience.

CONSENT AGENDA

Review and approval of the June 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes.


				Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to approve the June 5, 2023 meeting minutes.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Ronald Scantlan (ABSENT)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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

Chair Lee opened the topic for discussion. Questions were asked, discussed and answered, and after much conversation and clarification it was concluded that sectional presentations by each Commissioner would be added to the November agenda.

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

Chair Lee opened the topic for discussion. After much discussion, two questions were selected:

Who is Francisco Romero? Where did he settle and what challenges did he and his family encounter? Consider food, clothing, shelter, water, and threats to their safety.
Oro Valley is known for its appreciation of the arts. How is this appreciation a continuation of ancient tradition in this area? What art forms did the Hohokam leave that we now appreciate? Identify and describe three of the area's prehistoric art forms.

Based on discussion, Mr. Jankowski will submit options for a third question to be selected at the October meeting.


				Motion by Commissioner Michael Paul, seconded by Vice Chair Puntadeleste Bozeman to approve the two questions as discussed and instruct staff to submit additional questions so that a third question may be selected at the October meeting.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Ronald Scantlan (ABSENT)

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to adjourn at 5:47 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Ronald Scantlan (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 11th day of September, 2023.

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MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist