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Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Lower Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Board met to review preservation activities and discuss ongoing historic projects in Mesa, including the Sirrine House restoration and library collection preservation. A new board member, Dr. Lamont Slater, was introduced, and the board conducted internal leadership elections.

Key Decisions

  • Election of Board Chair Completed
  • Election of Board Vice Chair Completed
  • Sirrine House Project Update Discussed
  • Quarterly Certificate of Appropriateness Report Reviewed
  • Library Historical Collection Discussion Ongoing
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Introduction of New Board Member – Lamont Slater, Ph.D.
  3. 3 Approval of the minutes from the April 1, 2025, Historic Preservation Board meeting
    HP Minutes
  4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Historic Preservation Board
  5. Discussion items:
  6. 5-a Quarterly Report on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approvals issued by the City for alterations to City designated historic structures and Section 106 Reviews as identified under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 for projects evaluated between January 2025 - March 2025
    HP Presentation
  7. 5-b Quarterly Report on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approvals issued by the City for alterations to City designated historic structures and Section 106 Reviews as identified under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 for projects evaluated between April 2025 - June 2025
    HP Presentation
  8. 5-c Presentation and Staff Update on the Sirrine House Project (160 N Center St)
    HP Presentation
  9. 5-d Discussion on the collection materials located in the Mesa Room at the Main Branch of the Mesa Public library including but not limited to historical and contemporary materials regarding the City of Mesa
    HP Presentation
  10. Hear reports from Board Members of currents events and educational topics related to historic preservation *
  11. Items from citizens present.**
  12. Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates *
  13. Adjournment.
  14. * These items are not for Board discussion and no Board action will be taken on the items. ** The public may address the Board on any item. The Arizona Open Meeting Law (ARS § 38-431 et seq.) limits the Historic Preservation Board to discussing only those matters specifically listed on the agenda. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o traducción en Español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767.