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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Stormwater Utility Commission - 11/1/2007 MINUTES STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION (SWUC) NOVEMBER 1, 2007 CONCORDIA CONFERENCE ROOM 680 WEST CALLE CONCORDIA ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85704 REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER—4:37 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Jim Dunn, Chair David Parker, Vice Chair Glen Rockwell, Commissioner EXCUSED: George Glos, Commissioner VISITOR: Michael Gardner(possible future Commissioner) COUNCIL LIAISON: Kenneth Carter, Council Member STAFF: Phil Trenary, Division Operation Manager Rich Hawkinson, Stormwater Civil Engineering Tech. 3. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE Mr. John Musolf, 1376 West Carlynn Cliff Drive, a representative from the LetOroValleyExcel (LOVE) Website, stated that the organization was in support of the proposed new utility fee. He said that the proposal was "fair and balanced" and outlined the following reasons why a stormwater utility fee would be beneficial to the Town: • It would provide funds to obtain the necessary equipment, supplies and personnel to control flood problems. • Provide road damage repair from flooding problems • Prevent erosion of damage by constructing structure to control flooding. • Reduce potential high insurance rates due to of lack of available resources to identify proper floodplain designations. • Prevent potential fines from the Federal government for non-compliance with flood control regulations. • Allow TOV to obtain a fair share of CIP projects from PIMA county flood district. • Provide vegetation management and erosion control in town washes. 11/1/07 Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC) 2 He believes the public has a misconception regarding the Stormwater Utility Fee. He said the public believes that the Stormwater Utility Fee is affiliated with the Water Utility fee and the new fee would be allocated to the water company. He suggested that the Commission stress emphatically that the Stormwater Utility fee is entirely different and the fee is exclusive to the Stormwater utilities and is not in any way involved with the Water Utility Division. Rich Hawkinson addressed the potential fines from the government for non-compliance as it is related to EPA and ADEQ for water quality infractions as well as from other federal agencies for lack of flood control. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING NOVEMBER 7TH PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE Vice Chair Parker will review the Power Point presentation to be given at the November 7th public hearing and make any adjustments and emphasize key points as needed. Phil Trenary, Division Operations Manager, suggested identifying the Commission's efforts regarding outreach to the community: i.e., meetings with HOAs and public meetings that were open to the schools, churches and citizens. Council Member Liaison K.C. Carter stated that"quality and quantity" are identified. Chair Dunn clarified that the "quality" issues would be covered under the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the "quantity" issues would be covered under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Pima County Flood Control District (PCFCD) and the Town Ordinance. There was discussion regarding the following issues: • Health and safety. • Levee certification. • The Stormwater Utility Fee ordinance. • The implementation of the stormwater utility fee timeline. Phil Trenary complimented the Commission for their work on the Stormwater Utility Fee implementation effort. 5. SET NOVEMBER MEETING DATE/TIME The Commission agreed that a meeting would be held on Thursday,November 15th at 4:30 p.m. 6. NOVEMBER PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS 11/1/07 Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC) 3 The Commission will review the implementation of the Stormwater Utility Fee; approve the August 23, 2007 and November 1st, 2007 minutes; and determine when future work session will be held. 7. ADJOURN Vice Chair Parker moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Member Rockwell seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0. Prepared by: Linda Hersha, Senior Office Assistant ACTION SUMMARY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION (SWUC) NOVEMBER 1, 2007 CONCORDIA CONFERENCE ROOM 680 WEST CALLE CONCORDIA ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85704 REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:30 p.m. 1. Call to order—4:37 p.m. 2. Roll call PRESENT: Jim Dunn, Chair David Parker, Vice Chair Glen Rockwell, Commissioner EXCUSED: George Glos, Commissioner VISITOR: Michael Gardner(possible future Commissioner) COUNICL LIAISON: Kenneth Carter, Council Member STAFF: Phil Trenary, Division Operation Manager Rich Hawkinson, Stormwater Civil Engineering Tech. 3. Call to the Audience: 4. Discussion regarding November 7th Public Hearing for the Stormwater Utility Fee Discussion only: Vice Chair Parker will review the power point presentation and make any adjustment needed before the public hearing meeting scheduled for t� November 7th. 5. Set November meeting date/time The Commission agreed that a meeting would be held on November 15th at 4:30 p.m. 6. November proposed agenda items The Commission will review the implementation of the Stormwater Utility Fee and approve the minutes from August 23, 2007 and November 1st, 2007. 11/1/07 Stormwater Utility Commission(SWUC) 2 Summary Minutes 7. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.