Chairman Zwiener called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

PRESENT:

Daniel Zwiener, Chairman Lois Nagy, Vice-Chair Bob Baughman, Commissioner Ed Hannon, Commissioner Sam McClung, Commissioner Valerie Pullara, Commissioner

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Commissioner Hannon to approve the January 11, 2010, HPC meeting minutes as amended.

 

MOTION carried, 6-0

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Vice-Chair Nagy to approve the January 25, 2010, HPC meeting minutes.

 

MOTION carried, 6-0

 

A.	Update from Poster-Frost regarding current progress, soils testing and archaeological plan.

Drew Gorski of Poster-Frost gave the following progress report:

 - A proposal was made to test the soil to determine if it is feasible to use for adobe. 
 - A report and photos on the technical background of adobe was presented.
 - The work plan for the pump house was sent to the State Historic Preservation Office last week for review.  
 - Mr. Gorsky presented Elevation schematics for the east and west sides of the Pusch house.  

Discussion:
 
Vice-Chair Nagy said she would like the Commission to be informed periodically of any significant or major findings.

Chairman Zwiener said he would like the Commission to be involved to a point and perhaps meet as a special session for updates.

Commissioner Baughman asked if the Commission could hold a meeting by telephone.  Mr. Popelka said he did not know and staff will verify with the Town Attorney.  

B.	Steam Pump Ranch Project Group

Chairman Zwiener would like Town staff to make a recommendation as to who should be on the project group.  

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Vice-Chair Nagy to have the HPC Chairman direct Town staff to forward the list of 6 participants as follows; HPC representative, OV Special Projects Coordinator, OV Parks & Recreation representative, Pima County Cultural Resources Manager, Project Consultant, and OV Historical Society representative, as a proposed membership of the Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan Project Team and to be cleared with the Town Manager.  

 

MOTION carried, 6-0

 

Dr. John Ravesloot of William Self Associates, recommended the Cultural Resources Inventory be accepted by the Commission.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by Commissioner Hannon to approve the Cultural Resources Inventory for presentation to Town Council.

 

MOTION carried, 6-0

 

Chairman Zwiener suggested that staff look into obtaining Certified Local Government (CLG) grant money in order to go forward with Phase II. 

Chairman Zwiener said the next subcommittee meeting should have all staff members involved, an agenda, and be of sufficient length.
 
Mr. Popelka told the Commission that Planning & Zoning is very short staffed and it has had its impacts, but will make an effort to have the right representation at the next meeting.

Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, said there is secured funding for two spots to the 2010 Arizona Statewide Historic Preservation Partnership Conference.

Mr. Popelka said there is $1000-$1200 to cover the registration fee and lodging for two people or it can be split if three people want to attend.  Commissioners Pullara, Baughman and McClung will be attending the conference.

Chairman Zwiener said there are two applicants for the HPC vacancy and interviews are being scheduled.

The Commission discussed updating their HPC notebooks so that when the vacancy is filled they will all have identical notebooks.

Commissioner McClung announced that he would like the following addressed on the next agenda.
- The final version of Steam Pump Ranch site protocol
- Training hours the Commissioners have received
- Funding related to the Kelly ranch

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Nagy and seconded by Commissioner McClung to adjourn the HPC meeting at 6:37 p.m.

 

MOTION carried, 6-0