PRESENT:

Eric Thomae, Chair Tim Bohen, Commissioner Gail Munden, Commissioner Mike Wilson, Commissioner

EXCUSED:

Dan Huff, Commissioner

 

STAFF PRESENT:      Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager,                                    Tobin Sidles, Town Attorney

1.	Educational opportunities for Historic Preservation Commission members to attend

Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation and Cultural Resources Manager, informed the Commission about upcoming events including a presentation from Mr. Day, a long time native of AZ.  She also reminded the Commission of an upcoming event recapturing our Spanish past. Wednesday, Dec 5, featuring Gail Hartman. Second Saturday will also have a speaker presenting information about past presidents during the early years of Arizona's history. Ms. Dellerman also mentioned a couple of other local events.

A.	Approval of November 6, 2018 Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Bohen to accept November minutes as written

 

MOTION carried, 4-0

 

President of the Historical Society, Roxy Johnson, described upcoming events at the Ranch and library.  She explained that a home school group visited the gardens at the Ranch.  Ms. Johnson described the upcoming holiday sidewalk sale near the Ranch, items that do not sell will be donated to the Golden Goose that aides school children.  She also informed the Commission that Jim Williams presented a check from his book proceeds to the Historical Society. Upcoming future events include a walk through by Barbara Macintyre, a great granddaughter of the Pusch family.

The Chair moved approval to the January meeting.

Ms. Dellerman showed a power point of a map and pictures of Steam Pump Ranch. She explained the buildings and areas that have been improved with funding.  Current barbeque pictures were shown as well as barbeque photos of the past. Recommendations were presented by Lynanne Dellerman, that included having staff make repairs or seek professionals to rebuild.  Ms. Dellerman explained that one of the Town's engineers, Phil Trenerary, is reviewing prospects for conducting the repairs.  Once information is provided, Ms. Dellerman will place the request in the budget. Temporary coverage with tarps was discussed, keeping beautification in mind.

MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Munden to accept staff proposed remedies for the detioration of the barbeque at building one, Steam Pump Ranch, as presented by Lynanne Dellerman

 

MOTION carried, 4-0

 

Ms. Dellerman presented a power point depicting a few houses potentially eligible for the registry.  Commissioners asked questions and received clarification.

A.	REQUEST FOR COMMISSION VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH LOCAL REGISTRY PROJECT

Ms. Dellerman explained the purpose and function of the volunteers.  Individual Commissioners will meet with Ms. Dellerman and be assigned a house and application.

Ms. Dellerman reported that she will be reviewing an intern from the Drachman Institute. She followed with upcoming items at the Ranch that include a wedding, birthday, and competitive runs.  She also detailed Town activities that are upcoming and revenue generating events.

elections continued item annual report discussion about CIP tours by Roxy Johnson

Chair Thomae explained why he is leaving and adjourned the meeting.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Commissioner Munden to accept ADJOURNMENT

 

MOTION carried, 4-0