Ellen Guyer, Chair
Dean Strandskov, Vice-Chair
Ed Hannon, Commissioner
Marilyn Lane, Commissioner
Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner
Connie Trail, Commissioner
Eric Thomae, Commissioner
ALSO PRESENT:
Mike Zinkin, Town Council Member
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director
The following individual discussed advocacy and suggested the Historic Preservation Commission and the Oro Valley Historic Society work collectively to organize a speaker's bureau:
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Lane to approve the September 8, 2014 minutes as written.MOTION carried, 7-0
Chair Guyer introduced new commissioner Jenni Sunshine and reviewed her background.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reviewed the following:
- Approval of the preservation of the Pump House with a cover
- Approval of the appropriation to receive $10,000 from the State Historic Preservation Office for building assessment work
- Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch
- Fall Festival at Steam Pump Ranch
- Pima County Bond Committee meeting regarding historic properties
Chair Guyer said the vision statement does not include historic preservation but she will work to get that changed. The committee is working on a draft.
Commissioner Lane discussed the project media needed for a speaker's bureau. She offered to take the lead on this project and will work with Oro Valley Historical Society President Warren Lazar.
Commissioner Thomae reported on the grant opportunities he discovered and discussed his research. He plans to continue following up on this item.
Commissioner Trail said she plans to write the updated annual report again and update the list of historic properties in Oro Valley.
Vice Chair Strandskov provided an overview of the discussions from the last Oro Valley Historical Society meeting.
Kristy Diaz-Trahan suggested Warren Lazar be invited to attend a Historic Preservation Commission meeting and provide an overview of the Oro Valley Historical Society's goals and objectives for next year.
Chair Guyer reopened Item b for further discussion.
Commissioner Lane reported on her communication with the Mesa Historic Preservation Commission regarding their fourth grade writing contest. Ms. Diaz-Trahan will discuss this with Recreation/Cultural Resources Manager Lynanne Dellerman so it is coordinated with the schools in Oro Valley.
Commissioner Lane will obtain a copy of the Mesa Historic Preservation Commission's application and documentation.
Commissioner Thomae suggested the Historic Preservation Commission have a separate webpage.
Chair Guyer suggested that commissioners provide input to Commissioner Thomae and he will prepare a presentation for the January meeting.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported Ms. Dellerman is arranging the tour.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reviewed the draft communications/work flow information she created from her conversation with Pima County Cultural Resources Manager Linda Mayro. Ms. Mayro will be invited to a Historic Preservation Commission meeting to discuss the Steam Pump Ranch preservation easement with Pima County.
Discussion ensued regarding:
- Contract with Oro Valley Historical Society
- Projects that trigger communication with Pima County, State Historic Preservation Office and Historic Preservation Commission.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan discussed training held by:
- Archaeology Southwest
- Western National Parks
Commissioner Cook added the Arizona State Museum has training opportunities.
November agenda items:
- Budget discussion
December agenda items:
- Easement Workflow presentation by Pima County Cultural Resources Manager Linda Mayro
- Oro Valley Historical Society President Warren Lazar presentation
January agenda items:
- Historic Preservation Commission website
No discussion.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hannon and seconded by Commissioner Trail to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m.MOTION carried, 7-0I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 13th day of October, 2014. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.