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STORM WATER UTILITY COMMISSION (SWUC)
JUNE 19, 2008
CONCORDIA CONFERENCE ROOM
680 WEST CALLE CONCORDIA
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85704
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER—4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jim Dunn, Chair
Michael Gardner, Vice Chair(arrived at 4:35 p.m.)
George Glos, Commissioner
Ralph Stein, Commissioner
EXCUSED: Glen Rockwell, Commissioner
COUNCIL
LIAISON: Kenneth Carter, Council Member
STAFF: Phil Trenary, Operations Division Manager
David Parker, Storm Water Utility Manager
2. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
No speaker.
3. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 17, 2008 AND MAY 15, 2008 MINUTES
MOTION: Commissioner Stein moved to approve the April 17, 2008 minutes.
Commissioner Glos seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0.
MOTION: Commissioner Stein moved to approve the May 15, 2008 minutes.
Commissioner Glos seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0.
4. STORM WATER FEE HARDSHIP EXEMPTION
David Parker, Storm Water Manager reported that he has received a call from a resident
in the Town, who was petitioning that the Storm Water Utility Fee Commission to
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consider hardship including a clause in the ordinance to address for those household
undergoing financial difficulties.
Chair Dunn stated that there was no mechanism or provision in the ordinance that would
allow for a"hardship exemption".
After further deliberation by the Commission, staff was directed to contact the resident
and inform them that there was no mechanism currently in the Ordinance that allowed an
exemption for special circumstances and that there were no plans to modify the
Ordinance to include a"hardship exemption".
5. STORM WATER CREDIT APPLICATION REVIEW
Mr. Parker reviewed the Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc., application for
Storm Water Fee Credit. He reported that the Sun City Community Center has been very
pro-active in helping maintain the Town's washes as well as providing public education
by distributing flyers and pamphlets in the community. Therefore, staff recommended
approving the request for the 25%percent reduction.
There was discussion regarding:
• Reviewing the "adopt-a-wash" signage throughout the Town.
• Public's knowledge and awareness of the work being done with the "adopt-a-
wash" as well as clean-up and educational efforts.
MOTION: Commissioner Glos moved to approve the application of the Sun City
Community Association, Inc., for a 25%percent credit on their Storm Water Fee based
on their past Storm Water support performance, their participation in literature
dissemination of Storm Water activities and their awareness of the Honey Bee Canyon
and Chalk Creek Washes through their adopting of those washes as part of the "adopt-a-
wash"program. The credit will be effective on July 1, 2008. Commissioner Gardner
seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chair Dunn- yes
Vice Chair Gardner- yes
Commissioner Stein -yes
Commissioner Glos - yes
Motion carried, 4-0.
6. PRESENTATION OF STORM WATER UTILITY ORDINANCE
Mr. Parker presented the new Storm Water Utility logo and then proceeded to give a
Power Point Presentation regarding proposed "Storm Water Ordinance Additions and
Revisions".
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It was the consensus of the Commission, that staff move forward and present the
proposed ordinance additions and revisions in a study session to Town Council; and
complimented Mr. Parker for creating a good document.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET
Council Liaison KC Carter informed the Commission that there were no proposed
changes to the Fiscal year 08/09 Storm Water budget.
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING ON-GOING STORM WATER PROJECTS
David Parker, Storm Water Manager, reviewed the following projects and tasks
identified in the "Storm Water Projects"report:
• Financial Sustainability
• Managing On-Going Projects
• Implement Storm Water Management Plan
• Storm Water Utility Administration
9. SET JUNE MEETING DATE/TIME
The next meeting will be held on July 17th at 4:30 p.m. in the Municipal Operations
Center Conference Room.
10. JUNE PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
• Review of the Storm Water credit application.
• Storm Water Ordinance presentation.
• Discussion regarding the Storm Water Fee and Budget.
• Discussion regarding on-going Storm Water projects.
11. ADJOURN
MOTION: A motion as made by Commissioner Stein to adjourn the meeting at 6:51
p.m. Commissioner Glos seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
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Linda Hersha, Senior Office Assistant