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Home My WebLink About2024.0905.HCAC_Packet NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING HISTORY AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION Chairman Susan Obst-Dworkis Vice Chairman Tim Yoder Commissioner Bob Burns Commissioner David Corlett Commissioner John Gibson Commissioner William Meade Commissioner Dave Peterson TIME:4:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 WHERE:FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ Commissioners of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town’s Council, various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Commission meeting. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Commission are audio and/or video recorded and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived. REQUEST TO COMMENT The public is welcome to participate in Commission meetings. TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM, please complete a Request to Comment card, located in the back of the Council Chambers, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion of that item, if possible. Include the agenda item on which you wish to comment. Speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Verbal comments should be directed by the Presiding Officer and not to individual Commissioners. TO COMMENT ON AN AGENDA ITEM IN WRITING ONLY, please complete a Request to Comment card, indicating it is a written comment, and check the box on whether you are FOR or AGAINST and agenda item, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion, if possible. History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 1 of 14 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. 4.PRESENTATION: Debbie Clason, Historical Video Project Series Update 5.REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS 6.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of History and Culture Advisory Commission June 5, 2024, Verbatim Meeting Minutes APPROVED 7.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historical Essay Contest Workgroup Update 8.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Points of Interest Plaque Verbiage Workgroup Update 9.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: National Register of Historic Landmarks Workgroup Update 10.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Creating an Interactive Development Map Using Photos 11.UPDATE: Future Agenda Items 12.REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Future Speakers 13.UPDATE: Next History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting October 2, 2024 14.ADJOURNMENT History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 2 of 14 14.ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed by the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission with the Town Clerk. Dated this 28th day of August 2024 ___________________________________________ Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5199 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Commission with this agenda are available for review in the Community Services' Office. History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 3 of 14 ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): PRESENTATION: Debbie Clason, Historical Video Project Series Update Staff Summary (Background) The Economic Development Department is working with Clason Communications on a video blog series focusing on Fountain Hills' history. The videos will be posted on the Town's website and social media. The proposed videos would feature local historians, events, etc. The Town and Clason Communications would like to partner with the History and Culture Advisory Commission on the series. Clason Communications is working with the Town of Fountain Hills on a new vlog project called Naturally Fountain Hills The project is funded by a grant from the Arizona Department of Tourism The first episode will focus on Fountain Hills' unique art history and culture and is scheduled to be completed in October Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 07:55 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 4 of 14 ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS Staff Summary (Background) Reports by Commissioners will allow commissioners to share information about town events attended and information related to the History and Culture Advisory Commission. This time is purely for reporting, no discussion or comments from the public are taken, and cannot be used to address any item on the agenda. Bob Burns will be reporting on the following: Fountain Hills Times (Independent) 50th Anniversary Magazine. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 07:50 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 5 of 14 ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of History and Culture Advisory Commission June 5, 2024, Verbatim Meeting Minutes Staff Summary (Background) The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the town's website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law. Attachments HCAC June 5, 2024 Verbatim Minutes VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 08:06 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 6 of 14 ITEM 7. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Historical Essay Contest Workgroup Update Staff Summary (Background) No update from workgroup. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 10:20 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 7 of 14 ITEM 8. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Points of Interest Plaque Verbiage Workgroup Update Staff Summary (Background) No update from workgroup. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 08:10 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 8 of 14 ITEM 9. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: National Register of Historic Landmarks Workgroup Update Staff Summary (Background) David Corlett provided the following information after the June 5, 2024, History and Culture Advisory Commission meeting: The state inventory form, along with a site map and pictures, are all that go to the state office, for submission to azshpo@azstateparks.gov where they will determine if it will be pushed forward. Questions to (Bill) Collins, 602-542-7159 or wcollins@azstateparks.gov Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 08:12 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 9 of 14 ITEM 10. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Creating an Interactive Development Map Using Photos Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 08:13 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 10 of 14 ITEM 11. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Future Agenda Items Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 08:14 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 11 of 14 ITEM 12. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Future Speakers Staff Summary (Background) The list below are speakers that have presented before HCAC: Commissioners from the Historic and Cultural Advisory Commission attended the April 23, 2023, Community Services Advisory Commission meeting; Rachael Goodwin – Community Services Director - HCAC Introductions November 7, 2022 1. Linda Mendenhall - Town Clerk - Commissioner Responsibilities and The Role of the Chair and Vice Chair November 7, 2022 2. Joe Bill, International Dark Sky Observatory. (HCAC Attended CSAC April 2023) 3. Cherie Koss - Fountain of Time Museum (April 2023); Linda Mendenhall - Town Clerk (April 2023) 4. John Wesley – Historic Preservation Mesa (June 2023)5. Jim Dickey – Vision of History and Culture Advisory Commission (January 2024)6. Kevin Snipes – History of the Fountain - Community Center Presentation (January 2024) 7. Toni Lopoer - Elevate Art (March 2024)8. Amanda Jacobs – Economic Development Director - Proposed Historical Video Blog Series (May 2024) 9. Debbie Clason - Historical Video Project Series Update (September 2024)10. Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 08:15 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 12 of 14 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 13 of 14 ITEM 13. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 09/05/2024 Meeting Type: History and Culture Advisory Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services Prepared by: Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Ryan Preston, Recreation Manager Request to History and Culture Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: Next History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting October 2, 2024 Staff Summary (Background) Form Review Form Started By: Patti Lopuszanski Started On: 07/30/2024 08:17 AM Final Approval Date: 07/30/2024 History and Culture Advisory Commission Meeting of September 5, 2024 14 of 14