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MINUTES
STORM WATER UTILITY COMMISSION (SWUC)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC)
12941 PUSCH MOUNTAIN VIEW LANE
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85755
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jim Dunn, Chair
Michael Gardner, Vice Chair
Ralph Stein, Commissioner
EXCUSED: Leo Leonhart, Commissioner
George Glos, Commissioner
COUNCIL
LIAISON: Kenneth Carter, Council Member
STAFF: Phil Trenary, Operations Division Manager
David Parker, Storm Water Utility Manager
Robert Wilson, Storm Water Engineer Technician
Pat Kline, Constituent Service Coordinator
3. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
No speakers.
4. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2008 MINUTES
MOTION: Vice Chair Gardner moved to approve the November 20, 2008
minutes. Commissioner Stein seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0.
Chair Dunn moved Item 6 forward to be followed by Item 5.
6.
DEMONSTRATION OF STORM WATER EDUCATIONAL MODEL
Storm Water Civil Engineer Technician Robert Wilson gave a brief demonstration
of the Storm Water Educational Model. The model has been used in a
presentation to three 4th grade classes at Casas Christian School that focused
on the storm water rain cycle, stormwater pollution and monsoon safety. In
addition, a letter has been sent to every elementary school principal in the Town
offering to give this presentation to their classes.
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5. STORM WATER CREDIT APPLICATION REVIEW
There were no new applications submitted for Storm Water credit this month.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET
David Parker, Storm Water Utility Manager, reported that letters have been
mailed to residents regarding non-payment and the response has been good.
He added that there would be a follow-up letter from the legal department mailed
to those customers who have failed to respond informing them of the 10 days
response time before legal action was taken.
Staff reported that the Storm Water Utility Fee Program was moving along
smoothly and distributed a "Fiscal Year 08/09 Storm Water Utility Fee Budget
Overview."
There was further discussion regarding the following:
- The Flood Control District
- Federal and State grants
- Stimulus packages
- Minor CIP projects
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING ON-GOING STORM WATER PROJECTS
Staff reviewed a letter received from the Arizona Department of Environmental
Quality (ADEQ) which addressed the Town's 2008 Annual Report MS42002-26.
The Town is in full compliance with the necessary requirements for permits.
The following projects and tasks were discussed:
- Financial Sustainability Implementation
- On-Going Projects
- Storm Water Management Plan
- Storm Water Utility Administration Plan
The following projects and tasks were reviewed:
- Financial Sustainability Implementation
- On-Going Projects
- Storm Water Management Plan
- Storm Water Utility Administration Plan
Staff announced plans to set-up an informational booth in January at the Oro
Valley Farmers Market to demonstrate the Storm Water Educational model as
well as handout brochures for Adopt-a-Wash and Bufflegrass awareness.
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9. SET JANUARY MEETING DATE/TIME
The next meeting was scheduled for January 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the
Municipal Operations Center (MOC) Conference Room.
10. JANUARY PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
- Minor CIP Projects
- Approval of December 18, 2008
- Discussion regarding Storm Water Fee and Budget
- Discussion regarding on-going Storm Water Projects
- Set February Date/Time
- February Proposed Agenda Items
11. ADJOURN
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Gardner to adjourn the meeting at
4:38 p.m. Commissioner Stein seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0.
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da Hersha, Senior Office Assistant