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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Historic Preservation Commission - 12/7/2020 MINUTES TOWN OF ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 7,2020 ZOOM MEETING REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chair Gail Munden called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Dan Biel,Vice Chair Steve Hannestad,Commissioner Dan Huff,Commissioner Michael Wilson,Commissioner Gail Munden,Chair Staff Present: Tobin Sidles,Legal Services Director Matthew Jankowski,Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn,Recreation and Cultural Services Manager Brandon Laue,Aquatics Manager MaryAnne Tolmie,Senior Office Specialist Attendees: Paul Loomis,Historical Society Treasurer CALL TO AUDIENCE Chair Munden opened call to the audience. No one wished to speak. Chair Munden closed call to the audience. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS Council member Solomon reported they had a great round of interviews for Boards and Commissions. There will be three new editions to the Commission at the first meeting in January. PRESENTATIONS 1. Historical Society Update Mr.Paul Loomis,Historical Society Treasurer,reported that the Society has been very active the last couple months.The annual meeting was held last month at Steam Pump Ranch where Sue Chambasian and Henry Zipf,Jr.were added to the Board of Directors.Tours are up and running with COVID precautions in place.Peter Lourie,a newphew of the Pusch Family took a tour on December 4th.Additional tour dates are 12/12 and 12/19,and each second and fourth Saturday beginning in January.The Society is selling books and holiday decorations.The newsletter will be out this week with a good article on James D.Kreigh.He thanked the collections committee for their hard work as they have been busy researching and cataloging items,answering questions and making displays.He noted Walter Pusch donated two baskets,Gary Kern restored some old photographs.He suggested HoneyBee Canyon Park and Village should be looked into for historic status.He thanked Commissioner Huff for his participation and support. 2. Farewell to Dan Huff Mrs.Dellerman-Silverthorn wished Mr.Huff farewell and thanked him for his service of two full terms on the HPC and also serving as Chair.Mr.Huff opened his gift and thanked everyone,and commented that the time went by very quickly.He has enjoyed working with everyone,and looks forward to the future of the Commission. CONSENT AGENDA 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL THE NOVEMBER 2,2020 MEETING MINUTES Motion by Chair Gail Munden,seconded by Commissioner Steve Hannestad to approve the minutes of November 2,2020. Vote:5-0 Carried REGULAR SESSION AGENDA 1. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOPICS FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Mrs.Dellerman-Silverthorn presented Community Benefits of Preservation which included: •The Commission's Role in Historic Preservation •Tax Savings and Incentives •Federal Tax Incentives •State Tax Incentives •Increased Property Values •Locally Designated Districts for Oro Valley's Future DEPARTMENT UPDATE As mentioned by Mr.Solomon,interviews were held for the 3 vacancies now on the HPC.They have been approved by the Council and should begin their terms in January.The town is moving along with the 2020 CIP projects as SPR.We have submitted our requests for the 2021 CIP priority projects as approved by the HPC from the prioritization plan.We will keep you informed as to their approval status. Additional items will be added to the regular budget.We may be selected to receive assistance from U of A Graduate students'capstone projects.The local registry project is one they are reviewing as a potential project for several students.The Essay questions were sent to Amphi Schools immediately following your approving of the questions in our last meeting.Please remember it is your input that helps us choose subjects for the Agenda.When future agenda items come up on the agenda,keep in mind things you would like to see discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Munden asked for future agenda items.The items discussed: •Cultural heritage plan for upcoming year •Annual report •Outreach to historic neighborhoods ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chair Gail Munden,seconded by Commissioner Michael Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 5:37 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 7th day of December, 2020.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 5th day of January,2021. .(1) MaryAn Tolmie Senior• ice Specialist