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STORM WATER UTILITY COMMISSION (SWUC)
NOVEMBER 20, 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
Leo Leonhart, Commissioner
George Glos, Commissioner, (Arrived at 4:08 p.m.)
EXCUSED: Ralph Stein, 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 Speakers.
3. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2008 MINUTES
Motion: Vice Chair Gardner moved to approve the October 16, 2008 minutes.
Commissioner Glos seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING FEE HARDSHIP EXEPMPTION
Storm Water Manager David Parker reported that staff received an application from a
resident requesting that the Commission consider pursuing an ordinance revision that
would address financial hardship issues. He explained that currently, there were no
provisions in the Storm Water Ordinance for a"hardship exemption". He reported that
only those non-profit and commercial organizations were eligible to submit an
application for the Stormwater Fee Credit.
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After further deliberation, the Commission directed staff to contact the resident and
inform them that there was no mechanism currently in the Ordinance to allow an
exemption for special circumstances.
Chair Dunn stated that modifications would not be considered to accommodate for a
hardship due to the management issues associated with this request.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair Dunn and seconded by Vice Chair Gardner to
direct staff to send a letter to Ms Anderson informing her that there was no provision for
a hardship credit in the current Storm Water fee ordinance. Motion carried, 4-0.
5. STORM WATER APPLICATION REVIEW
David Parker reported that staff reviewed the Casas Church application for the Storm
Water Fee Credit. He explained that the church has met the necessary requirements to
allow for the Storm Water Fee Credit and that staff recommended approving the request
for the 25%percent reduction.
Discussion followed regarding:
■ Casas Church requirement to provide an annual report to identify what they are
doing and staff would be monitoring the detention basins annually.
• The Storm Water division providing public education brochures to the church and
Storm Water presentation given at the school.
■ Legal advice regarding the fee credit under the current ordinance for 25% or 0%
reduction. Current ordinance verbiage did not allow a sliding scale on the fee
credit.
• The private road that runs between La Cholla Blvd. and Lambert Lane.
Motion: Commission Glos moved to approve the application from the Casas Church for
the 25%percent fee reduction on the monthly Storm Water Fee Credit. Commissioner
Leonhart seconded the motion.
Motion carried, 4-0.
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6. DEMONSTRATION OF STORM WATER EDUCATIONAL MODEL
The demonstration was postponed until the December 18, 2008 meeting.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET
The new software modification required to upgrade the Cubic's billing system for the
Storm Water Service Fee has been implemented and the billing process is moving along
smoothly. All businesses within the "Oro Valley Market Place"that is currently open or
opening soon has been reviewed for the impervious area. The budget is on track.
8. 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.
9. SET NOVEMBER MEETING DATE/TIME
The next meeting has been scheduled for December 18, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the
Municipal Operations Center(MOC) Conference Room.
10. NOVEMBER PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
- Storm Water Credit Applications
- Demonstration of new Storm Water Educational Model
- Storm Water Credit Application Fee
- Discussion Regarding the Storm Water fee and budget
- Discussion of On-going Storm Water Projects
- Approval of November 20, 2008 Minutes
11. ADJOURN
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leonhart to adjourn the meeting at
4:52 p.m. Vice Chair Gardner seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0.
Prepared by:
or:,
ins a Hersha, Senior Office Assistant