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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
Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Michael Paul, Commissioner
Joan Pliego, Commissioner
Ronald Scantlan, Commissioner
Auvie Lee, Chair
Absent:Puntadeleste Bozeman, Vice Chair
Nicole Casaus, Commissioner
Staff Present:Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Matthew Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Interim Director
MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Jankowski provided an update of the former ramada at Steam Pump Ranch. Fall Break camps are
being offered at the Community Center and Catalina State Park this month. Steam Pump Ranch offers
several concerts, movies, second Saturdays, and a family campout for October. The HallOVeen event will
be held at James D. Kreigh park on Saturday, October 28th, from 5-8 p.m. This event combines both the
Community Center and Steam Pump Ranch events into one in order to receive larger crowds.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Solomon was absent.
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CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Lee opened Call to Audience.
Devon Sloan, an Oro Valley Resident, supports moving the ADOT Ranch sign to a more visible
location.
Tim Tarris, an Oro Valley Resident resident, spoke regarding his background and why history is
important to him. He then spoke in support of the historical designation of the Linda Vista Citrus
Estates.
Chair Lee closed Call to Audience.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Review and approval of the September 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Joan Pliego to approve the
September 11, 2023 meeting minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
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
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Ronald Scantlan to approve the
third topic as "Please name and highlight a local athlete that has gone on to play college or
professional sports. Please tell us what local school they went to, what sports team they went
on to play for, as well as any personal achievements or accomplishments they had in their
athletic career" for the William H. Adler Historical Writing Contest.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Joan Pliego to adjourn at 5:14 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 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 2nd day of October,
2023.
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MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist
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