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STORM WATER UTILITY COMMISSION (SWUC)
OCTOBER 16, 2008
MUNICIPLE OPERATIONS CENTER(MOC)
12941 PUSCH MOUNTAIN VIEW LANE
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85755
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER—4:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jim Dunn, Chair
Michael Gardner, Vice Chair
Ralph Stein, Commissioner
Leo Leonhart, Commissioner
George Glos, Commissioner
COUNCIL
LIAISON: Kenneth Carter, Council Member
STAFF: Phil Trenary, Operations Division Manager
David Parker, Storm Water Utility Manager
2. CALLED TO THE AUDIENCE
Mr. Coffey a citizen of the Town asked if the Town has the equipment to sweep the CDO
Linear Park.
Phil Trenary identified that the Town does have specialized sweeping equipment for
walking trails.
3. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 MINUTES
MOTION: Vice Chair Gardner moved to approve the September 25, 2008 minutes.
Commissioner Leo Leonhart seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0.
4. REVIEW OF THE STORM WATER CREDIT APPLICATION GUIDELINE
Commission reviewed the draft guidelines provided by staff. The Commission directed
staff to check with the legal department to determine if the storm water credit is a firm
25% or can be modified to be any amount between 0 and 25%.
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5. UPDATE ON THE STORM WATER ORDINANCE
The penalty section of the Storm Water Ordinance Section 15-24-14 was approved by the
Town Council on October 1, 2008 and will take effect on November 1, 2008.
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET
Staff reported that the storm water fee collections were on target to meet budget
estimates. Oro Valley Market Place businesses are beginning to receive occupancy
permits and Storm Water fees are being calculated and charged.
Staff also reported that Storm Water billing and collections are going well with one new
computer modification required to address proration of quarterly bill. The water
department has been very helpful in supporting this adjustment.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING ON-GOING STORM WATER PROJECTS
The following projects and tasks were reviewed.
• Financial Sustainability Implementation.
• On-Going Projects.
• Storm Water Management Plan.
• Storm Water Utility Administration Plan.
8. SET NOVEMBER MEETING DATE/TIME
The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the Municipal
Operations Center Conference Room.
9. NOVEMBER PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
- Storm water credit applications
- Demo of new Storm Water model
- Discussion of on-going Storm Water projects
- Approval of October 16, 2008 minutes.
10. ADJOURN
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Stein to adjourn the meeting at 5:05
p.m.. Commissioner Glos seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0.
Prepared by:
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Linda Hersha, Senior Office Assistant