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ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
October 13, 2014
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Ellen Guyer, Chair
Dean Strandskov, Vice-Chair
Ed Hannon, Commissioner
Marilyn Lane, Commissioner
Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner
Connie Trail, Commissioner
Eric Thomae, Commissioner
ALSO PRESENT: Mike Zinkin, Town Council Member
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director
CALL TO AUDIENCE
The following individual discussed advocacy and suggested the Historic Preservation
Commission and the Oro Valley Historic Society work collectively to organize a speaker's
bureau:
Oro Valley Resident Bill Adler
1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomae and seconded by Commissioner
Lane to approve the September 8, 2014 minutes as written.
MOTION carried, 7-0
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEMBER JENNI
SUNSHINE - DISCUSSION
Chair Guyer introduced new commissioner Jenni Sunshine and reviewed her background.
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3. DEPARTMENT REPORT
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reviewed the following:
- Approval of the preservation of the Pump House with a cover
- Approval of the appropriation to receive $10,000 from the State Historic Preservation
Office for building assessment work
- Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch
- Fall Festival at Steam Pump Ranch
- Pima County Bond Committee meeting regarding historic properties
4. COMMISSION MEMBER PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS AND REPORTS -
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
a. ORO VALLEY YOUR VOICE OUR FUTURE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Chair Guyer said the vision statement does not include historic preservation, but she will
work to get that changed. The committee is working on a draft.
b. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OUTREACH EFFORTS
Commissioner Lane discussed the project media needed for a speaker's bureau.
She offered to take the lead on this project and will work with Oro Valley Historical Society
President Warren Lazar.
c. GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Commissioner Thomae reported on the grant opportunities he discovered and discussed his
research. He plans to continue following up on this item.
d. REPORT ON CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH
Commissioner Trail said she plans to write the updated annual report again and update the
list of historic properties in Oro Valley.
e. ORO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIAISON
Vice Chair Strandskov provided an overview of the discussions from the last Oro Valley
Historical Society meeting.
Kristy Diaz-Trahan suggested Warren Lazar be invited to attend a Historic Preservation
Commission meeting and provide an overview of the Oro Valley Historical Society's goals
and objectives for next year.
Chair Guyer reopened Item b for further discussion.
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b. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OUTREACH EFFORTS
Commissioner Lane reported on her communication with the Mesa Historic Preservation
Commission regarding their fourth grade writing contest. Ms. Diaz-Trahan will discuss
this with Recreation/Cultural Resources Manager Lynanne Dellerman so it
is coordinated with the schools in Oro Valley.
Commissioner Lane will obtain a copy of the Mesa Historic Preservation
Commission's application and documentation.
f. FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS
Commissioner Thomae suggested the Historic Preservation Commission have a separate
webpage.
Chair Guyer suggested that commissioners provide input to Commissioner Thomae and he
will prepare a presentation for the January meeting.
5. PLAN A TOUR OF HISTORIC PLACES FOR THE ORO VALLEY HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported Ms. Dellerman is arranging the tour.
6. PRESERVATION EASEMENT AND COMMUNICATION FLOW - DISCUSSION
Ms. Diaz-Trahan reviewed the draft communications/work flow information she created from
her conversation with Pima County Cultural Resources Manager Linda Mayro. Ms. Mayro
will be invited to a Historic Preservation Commission meeting to discuss the Steam Pump
Ranch preservation easement with Pima County.
Discussion ensued regarding:
- Contract with Oro Valley Historical Society
- Projects that trigger communication with Pima County, State Historic Preservation Office
and Historic Preservation Commission.
7. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEMBERS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ms. Diaz-Trahan discussed training held by:
-Archaeology Southwest
-Western National Parks
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Commissioner Cook added the Arizona State Museum has training opportunities.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
November agenda items:
- Budget discussion
December agenda items:
- Easement Workflow presentation by Pima County Cultural Resources Manager Linda
Mayro
- Oro Valley Historical Society President Warren Lazar presentation
January agenda items:
- Historic Preservation Commission website
9. SCHEDULING NEXT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
TENTATIVELY FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 TO BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M. -
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
No discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hannon and seconded by Commissioner
Trail to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0
Prepared by:
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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
13th day of October, 2014. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and
that a quorum was present.
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