Eric Thomae, Chair
Walt Ohlson, Vice Chair
Dan Huff, Commissioner
Joseph Kane, Commissioner
Dan Karlsberg, Commissioner
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PRESENT: |
Eric Thomae, Chair Walt Ohlson, Vice Chair Dan Huff, Commissioner Joseph Kane, Commissioner Dan Karlsberg, Commissioner |
No Speakers
1. Educational opportunities for Historic Preservation Commission members to attend
Ms. Dellerman reminded the Commission that this upcoming Saturday, January 13, 2018, is the second Saturday event at Steam Pump Ranch. Guest speaker, Dr. Katzenberg, will discuss how to turn around heart disease.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Thomae and seconded by Vice Chair Ohlson to approve minutes as writtenMOTION carried, 5-0ORDER OF BUSINESS
Chair Thomae re-organized the Agenda as follows: Regular Agenda Item #7 would be heard second followed by Items #5, #6, #2, #3, #4, and #8 respectively.
Chair Thomae introduced new Commissioner Dan Karlsberg. Commissioner Karlsberg provided a brief description of his background and interests.
Chair Thomae re-organized the Agenda as follows: Regular Agenda Item #7 would be heard second followed by Items #5, #6, #2, #3, #4, and #8 respectively.
Ms. Dellerman gave a report on the crack repair indicating that deterioration under the concrete layer was more serious than anticipated. The contractor found additional cracks that will be need to be rebuilt with additional funding. Ms. Dellerman said an estimated date has been provided for the current project but does not include the new problems. She noted that the rodent problem has been mitigated due to the repairs. Ms. Dellerman will be getting a budget estimate prepared for the newly identified problems. She also updated the progress of the chicken coops.
Ms. Dellerman gave background information on prior year's budget requests and explained the items that have been completed such as the survey and subsequent stabilization, the pump house cover, and the crack repair. The Phase I Proctor Leiber House preservation plan, consisting of design and build had been presented, but without grant funds and the bond, it was not budgeted.
Ms. Dellerman provided a power point that detailed how the Town's strategic plan coincides with the Commissions' plans. Chair Thomae described some of the requests made by former Chair Sunshine such as the signage projects, speaker presentations, and the possibility of hiring a planner, preservation officer. Chair Thomae explained that these requests have been fulfilled or are underway. Commissioner Kane's signage request was discussed and its status explained by Ms. Dellerman. Requests by Vice Chair Ohlson were addressed and Ms. Dellerman indicated she would move forward with seeking costs from the landscape plan that was presented last year. Ms. Dellerman reminded Commissioners that they needed to tie their interests and expectations into the Town's strategic plan.
Ms. Dellerman reminded the Commission that Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) need to be discussed and resolved by January 26, 2018. Non CIP projects proposals are due in February 2018. Chair Thomae asked for discussion from the Commissioners. Commissioner Karlsberg suggested promotional, educational, and historical events be offered at the Ranch. Vice Chair Ohlson confirmed that we need the fire suspension in place. Commissioner Huff agreed to keep it in mind for the budget.
Ms. Dellerman explained that items asked for by the Commission which are in line with the strategic plan will have the best chance of being reviewed by the Council. Commissioner Kane suggested fire suppression and security be included together.
Vice Chair Ohlson created a list during the discussion. The list included:
- fire suppression and security for Pusch House
- chicken coop stabilization completion
- repaint buildings
- window stabilization
- fund the next phase of landscape plan at the core of SPR, that coincides with the Town's strategic plan
non-CIP requests:
- funding of the 2.5 Oral History project
- funding for local registry and intern for same
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Ohlson and seconded by Commissioner Kane to make first priority for budget to be fire suppression and security for Pusch HouseMOTION carried, 5-0MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Thomae and seconded by Vice Chair Ohlson to make second priority for budget to be the completion of the chicken coop stabilization projectMOTION carried, 5-0MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner Huff to make the next three priorities for the budget be painting, window stabilization, and landscape completionMOTION carried, 5-0MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Huff to include the following non-CIP items be on the budget
- funding of the 2.5 Oral History project
- funding for local registry
MOTION carried, 5-0
Paul Loomis member of the Historical Society said he will offer information to the Society and ask for input from the Society in regards to the Cultural Resources budget. He explained that some speakers have been cancelled until the Pusch House is ready for public access. Displays and tours are postponed. He reminded the Commission that the March 12, 2018 fundraising event at Z Mansion is still seeking interest and ticket sales.
Ms. Dellerman explained she will be meeting with two professors at the Oro Valley Country Club Estates to discuss the project. Commissioners expressed that they would like to attend, but they understand a quorum must not be present.
4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON HOW THE HPC ALIGNS WITH THE COUNCIL ADOPTED 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Dellerman included this portion of the Agenda with the power point she showed and discussed in items five and six.
Ms. Dellerman reported that two Commissioners have been interviewed for positions on the HPC. The Council still needs to approve the candidates. She said the Honeybee Preserve welcome area will have a kiosk. The grand opening for the Preserve will likely take place in March as part of the archeology awareness month.
Chair Thomae requested discussion of having a booth at Celebrate Oro Valley Then and Now, April 13, 2018
Commissioner Kane suggested additional non CIP items be discussed
A request that a formal resolution be made to add "Historic Park" to the name in Steam Pump Ranch
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Ohlson and seconded by Chair Thomae adjourn meeting at 6:51 p.m.MOTION carried, 5-0