Recreation Manager Lynanne Dellerman announced there will be an opportunity for people to sign up to become docents at Steam Pump Ranch. The Oro Valley Historical Society will host three tours each month and the Town of Oro Valley is dedicated to having one staff member present every week.
Commissioner Nagy created a guide for the tour including a schematic of the ranch house. She indicated that the kitchen in the ranch house has limited space and this should be considered when planning a tour.
The commission discussed the following training ideas:
~ Community Academy.
~ Information regarding Steam Pump Ranch.
~ Training on architectural and historic standards.
~ National Registry of Historic Places.
~ Training by Dr. William Doelle, CEO Desert Archeology, regarding Honey Bee Village similar to past trainings.
~ Appropriate methods for preservation and architecture.
~ Joyce Rychener could provide training on the garden.
~ Site tours.
Chair Pullara will work with Parks Recreation Library & Cultural Resources Director Ainsley Legner on this item.
Ms. Dellerman announced that Commissioner Strandskov, Chair Pullara and herself will provide a presentation to this group on November 10, 2012.
Commissioner Nagy discussed her safety concerns with cleaning out the bunk houses to retreive important artifacts. Ms. Legner indicated that staff does not have this type of experience. Ms. Legner may have information at the next meeting including the process and costs associated.
Ms. Dellerman reported that a sign has been placed in front of Steam Pump Ranch and two magnets are on the sides of the truck. A stand will hold the plaque for the National Registry of Historic Places which will be unveiled at the Fall Festival.
Ms. Dellerman reported on the upcoming activities at the event. Ms. Legner encouraged everyone to get their tickets ahead of time. The wine and beer tasting is a fund raiser for the Oro Valley Historical Society. Dinner tickets will provide revenue to help cover costs.
Ms. Dellerman reported that banners went out today and there will be an advertisement in the Northwest Explorer as well as a media release.
Chair Pullara received the draft Fredericksburg plan in Word and Ms. Legner will send a copy of the current plan in Word and get the Cultural Resources Plan in Word, if possible. Commissioner Myerson will start work this week with Chair Pullara and the goal will be to complete it by the end of next week.
No report.
~ Discussion on keeping activities in the public eye.
~ Review of the Fall Festival.
Ms. Legner received a call from the aunt of the Leiber granddaughter and she will be a resource in determining some of the people in the photos and providing information. Staff will provide her with the Town’s collection.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hannon and seconded by Commissioner Nagy to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0
Prepared by:
Danielle Tanner
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 1st day of October 2012. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.