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MINUTES
STORM WATER UTILITY COMMISSION (SWUC)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC)
12941 PUSCH MOUNTAIN VIEW LANE
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85755
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: James Dunn, Chair
George Glos, Commissioner
Ralph Stein, Commissioner
Leo Leonhart, Commissioner
ABSENT: Michael Gardner, Vice Chair
3. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
No speakers.
4. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 22, 2009 MEETING
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Glos and seconded by
Commissioner Stein to approve the January 22, 2009 minutes. Motion carried,
4-0.
5. UPCOMING STORM WATER EVENTS
On Monday, February 23rd the Storm Water Civil Engineer Technician will
present the Storm Water Pollution Prevention to the Immaculate Heart
Elementary School 4th grade class.
On Friday, February 27th, staff will attend the City Sun Community Center Health
and Wellness Fair. The Town will have an information booth set up with different
displays and brochures available for the public.
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6. STORM WATER CREDIT APPLICATION REVIEW
There were no applications submitted for the month of January.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET
Staff inquired if anyone on the Commission would be interested in volunteering to
do some researching on the EPA Community Action for a Renewed Environment
Grant. This grant is to help reduce the releases of toxic pollutants and minimize
exposure to humans. Staff will also research and determine how much of
toxic pollutant elements affect Storm Water.
Chair Dunn volunteered to do the research.
Storm Water Utility Manager David Parker reported receiving a package from
Pima County Association of Government (PAG) involving the Stimulus Bill and
its' link to the Economic Recovery Bill for "invasive plants". He said that the
Economic Recovery Bill could potentially help with Town wide bufflegrass issues.
PAG is in the process of researching the grant requirements and staff would
review the results when they become available.
The Legal Department has now begun the process of issuing summons to those
customers who are delinquent in paying their Storm Water Utility Service Fee bill
to date.
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING ON-GOING STORM WATER PROJECTS
The Storm Water Manager reviewed the following projects:
-Financial Sustainability Implementation
-Manager On-Going Projects
-Implementation of the Storm Water Management Plan
-Storm Water Utility Administration Plan
Specific programs discussed included:
-FEMA approval of the $1.8 million Lomas de Oro Wash project
-CDO Levee Certification STATUS.
-Minor construction projects that will be designed in-house that include 2 culverts
between La Canada and La Cholla on Tangerine Road, A spillway near Copper
Creek on Tangerine Road, Innovation Way drainage repair, and drainage
improvements on Pistacio and Pecan.
- Cleanup of vegetation and debris on Rooney Wash and Mudders Wash and
the cleanup of culverts before the monsoon season the increase of seven new
groups to participate in the Towns adopt a wash program and the status of the
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GIS mapping of the town's stormwater utility.
9. SET MARCH MEETING DATE/TIME
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 4:00
p.m. in the Municipal Operations Center (MOC) Conference Room.
10. MARCH PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
- Approval of the February 19, 2009 minutes
- Storm Water credit application review
- Discussion regarding Storm Water fee and budget
- Discussion regarding on-going Storm Water projects
Commissioner Leonhart announced that on March 26th, the University of Arizona
Department of Hydrology & Water Resources will have their 19th Annual El Dia
del Agua Water Resources Annual Symposium. On April 20th will b the National
Ground Water Association - Ground Water Summit will be held at the Hilton El
Conquistador.
Council Member Carter suggested placing the information in the Oro Valley Vista
publication to inform the public of the upcoming events.
11. ADJOURN
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leonhart and seconded by
Commissioner Glos to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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