MINUTES
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
January 3, 2017
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL


PRESENT:
Walter Ohlson, Vice Chair
Alison Crane, Commissioner
Joseph Kane, Commissioner
Eric Thomae, Commissioner

EXCUSED: Jenni Sunshine, Chair
Dan Huff, Commissioner
 
STAFF PRESENT:            Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director
                                          Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager
                                          Steve Solomon, Council Member Liaison, Tobin Sidles, Town Attorney

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE -  No speakers present

CONSENT AGENDA

Review and/or approve the December 4, 2016 regular session minutes

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Huff and seconded by Commissioner Thomae to approve consent agenda
 
MOTION carried, 4-0
 
AGENDA

1.

ELECTIONS FOR 2017 HPC OFFICERS


MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Ohlson and seconded by Commissioner Crane to nominate Eric Thomae as Chairman
 
MOTION carried, 4-0
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Crane to have Vice Chair Ohlson continue as Vice Chair
 
MOTION carried, 4-0
 
2.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ORAL HISTORY PROJECT BY VICE CHAIR OHLSON


Vice Chair Ohlson requested that the Oral History Project be tabled until the February meeting so that a strategy can be further discussed.

3.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON BUDGET 2017-2018, INCLUDING CAPITAL REQUESTS


Ms. Diaz-Trahan introduced the budget calendar and the process for funding requests, priorities and capital improvement projects. The Commission discussed their preservation interests and it was established that a budget package be created to include a Phase I Proctor/Leiber House preservation plan followed by a fire suppression fund.

4.

REFRESHER PRESENTATION OF WINDSHIELD TOUR OF ORO VALLEY ARCHITECTURE BY COMMISSIONER THOMAE


Chair Thomae presented his "windshield survey" to the Commission. No action was taken.

5.

REPORT BY LYNANNE DELLERMAN ON STEAM PUMP RANCH MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)


Ms. Dellerman explained funds that have been used now and future funds for the chicken coop improvements.

6.

DEPARTMENT REPORT AND UPDATE OF ESSAY CONTEST (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION)


Ms. Dellerman explained that Chair Sunshine and Commissioner Kane prepared a rough draft of the contest rules and instructions. A final draft is in process. 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (The Historic Preservation Commission may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Discussion must be limited to information and clarification). Next Historic Preservation Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2017 to begin at 5:00 p.m.

Complete the presentation and overview of the Windshield Survey.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Thomae adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

Prepared by:
Mollie Frye Senior Office Specialist


I 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 3rd day of January, 2017. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.