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AGENDA
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
October 2, 2023
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any
issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission
members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or
respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take legal action on
matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what
you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Review and approval of the September 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF A THIRD TOPIC FOR THE WILLIAM H ADLER HISTORIC
EXPOSITORY WRITING CONTEST FOR LOCAL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 09/26/23 at 5:00 p.m. by dt
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Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by the Commission.1.
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2.
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“Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In
accordance with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town
Code, a majority of the Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the
above referenced meeting as a member of the audience only.”
Historic Preservation Commission 7. 1.
Meeting Date:10/02/2023
Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
Review and approval of the September 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve (approve with changes) the September 11, 2023 meeting minutes of the Historic Preservation
Committee.
Attachments
2023 09 11 HPC
D R A F T
AGENDA
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
September 11, 2023
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Puntadeleste Bozeman, Vice Chair
Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
Michael Paul, Commissioner
Joan Pliego, Commissioner
Auvie Lee, Chair
Absent:Ronald Scantlan, Commissioner
Staff Present:Steve Solomon, Council Liaison
Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Matthew Jankowski, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Devon Sloan, Oro Valley Historical Society
HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Ms. Sloan gave a detailed report of the activities and events for the Historical Society. The Society
continues to collaborate with the Town on many projects, including providing a program for the Family
Campout scheduled for October 14. She handed the Commissioners the new brochure for Steam
Pump Ranch and a copy of an article from September's OV Style Magazine that lists the exhibits from
October through April. She invited the Commissioners to visit the Ranch each month to view the
exhibits. Jim Williams, former President of the Society, has published a new book, Oro Valley, The
First 50 Years, and can be purchased at their booth any Saturday at the Ranch.
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Jankowski reported that Parks and Recreation had another successful summer which included the
Mr. Jankowski reported that Parks and Recreation had another successful summer which included the
addition of an all-day camp at Steam Pump Ranch. A ribbon cutting was held in July to celebrate the
completion of the SPR BBQ and Bunk House projects. Staff continues to work with OVHS and the
Santa Cruz River Heritage Project for grant-funded signage at the Ranch. The replacement structure
for the Farmer's Market is in the early discussion stages. In other Parks news, Jered Plasentilla has
been promoted to the Parks Supervisor position and the department was awarded a $1M grant from
Arizona State Parks for an amenity at Naranja Park.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Council Liaison Solomon had nothing to report.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Lee opened Call to Audience.
Tim Tarris, an Oro Valley resident, spoke in support of the Linda Vista Citrus Estates becoming an
historic neighborhood.
Chair Lee closed Call to Audience.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Review and approval of the June 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to approve the June 5, 2023
meeting minutes.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EXPECTATIONS OF REPORTING ON THE ORO VALLEY
CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
Chair Lee opened the topic for discussion. Questions were asked, discussed and answered, and after
much conversation and clarification it was concluded that sectional presentations by each
Commissioner would be added to the November agenda.
2.DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF TOPICS FOR THE WILLIAM H ADLER HISTORIC EXPOSITORY
WRITING CONTEST FOR LOCAL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
Chair Lee opened the topic for discussion. After much discussion, two questions were selected:
Who is Francisco Romero? Where did he settle and what challenges did he and his family
encounter? Consider food, clothing, shelter, water, and threats to their safety.
1.
Oro Valley is known for its appreciation of the arts. How is this appreciation a continuation of
ancient tradition in this area? What art forms did the Hohokam leave that we now appreciate?
Identify and describe three of the area's prehistoric art forms.
2.
Based on discussion, Mr. Jankowski will submit options for a third question to be selected at the
October meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Michael Paul, seconded by Vice Chair Puntadeleste Bozeman to approve the
two questions as discussed and instruct staff to submit additional questions so that a third question may
be selected at the October meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Casaus to adjourn at 5:47 p.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 11th day of September,
2023.
___________________________
MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist
Historic Preservation Commission 1.
Meeting Date:10/02/2023
Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF A THIRD TOPIC FOR THE WILLIAM H ADLER HISTORIC EXPOSITORY
WRITING CONTEST FOR LOCAL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The Commission sponsors the annual William H. Adler Historical Writing Contest. Two topics were approved in
September.
Who is Francisco Romero? Where did he settle and what challenges did he and his family
encounter? Consider food, clothing, shelter, water, and threats to their safety.
1.
Oro Valley is known for its appreciation of the arts. How is this appreciation a continuation of ancient tradition
in this area? What art forms did the Hohokam leave that we now appreciate? Identify and describe three of
the area's prehistoric art forms.
2.
Chair Lee will lead the discussion and a third topic will be selected..
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve the third topic as __________for the William H. Adler Historical Writing Contest.