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ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Monday, May 12, 2014
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER -AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M.
Chair Milkey called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Chair Milkey introduced Senior Office Specialist Danielle Tanner as the recording
secretary filling in for Iris L. Chaparro.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robert Milkey, Chair
Richard Davis, Vice Chair
Javier Arriaga, Commissioner
Anne Campbell, Commissioner
Richard Reynolds, Commissioner
Elizabeth Shapiro, Commissioner
Richard Verlaque, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT: Philip C. Saletta, Water Utility Director
David Ruiz, Engineering Division Manager
Shirley Seng, Utility Administrator
OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Hornat
Elisa Hamblin, Senior Planner
CALL TO AUDIENCE: There were no speakers.
1. APPROVAL APRIL 14, 2014 MINUTES
MOTION: A Motion was made by Vice Chair Davis and Seconded by
Commissioner Shapiro to approve the April 14, 2014 Water Utility Commission
minutes as written.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
2. YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE PROJECT - SELECTION OF WATER UTILITY
COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE (Chair Milkey and E. Hamblin)
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Chair Milkey reported this item is to select a representative and an alternate from the
commission to serve on the Your Voice Environment Committee. Vice Chair Davis
volunteered as the representative and Commissioner Reynolds volunteered to serve as
the alternate. They will keep the commission informed on their progress.
MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Shapiro and Seconded by
Commissioner Campbell to select Vice Chair, Davis as the representative and
Commissioner Reynolds as the alternate.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
3. DISCUSSION ON POST 2017 HOOVER DAM ELECTRIC POWER
REALLOCATION (P. Saletta)
Water Utility Director Philip Saletta presented a PowerPoint on Post 2017 Hoover Electric
Power Allocation. He mentioned that in year 2017, Hoover Dam electric power
reallocation will be available to existing customers. The Town plans to apply. Arizona
Power Authority (APA) has 400 megawatts to allocate however, there may be other
interested parties and a limited amount of allocation is available. The Water Utility would
need to negotiate a contract with Tucson Electric Power to transmit power to wells and
booster pump stations. Mr. Saletta explained the first step is to research power
requirements and submit the data form to the APA. Priority is dependent on eligibility and
need. The formal application process begins in January, 2015. An analysis will be
performed to determine potential cost savings and benefits. Mr. Saletta informed the
commission there may be a need to take action on this item later this year or early next
year.
4. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT (D. Ruiz)
Engineering Division Manager David Ruiz presented a power point on the energy
efficiency project. In 2012, the Town implemented an energy efficiency program. As part
of the energy efficiency program, the Utility had the opportunity to look at three production
sites to determine their operational efficiency. It was found that these sites were operating
inefficiently. This required the Utility to replace several pumps and motors. It was further
determined there could be additional inefficiencies within the system and the Utility
developed a program to help reduce power consumption at additional sites in the future.
Mr. Ruiz reviewed the selection process:
1) Selected a consultant (NCS/NJSoft Engineers) 2) Developed a dashboard approach
and goals 3) Developed a methodology 4) Identified resources required 5) Developed
a budget. Mr. Ruiz added that software will track efficiency. The combined operational
efficiency and equipment efficiency will reduce future electrical demands and associated
costs.
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5. DISCUSSION ON WATER RATES FOR CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT WATER
AND THE CENTRAL ARIZONA GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT
(S. Seng)
Utility Administrator Shirley Seng reviewed a handout on Central Arizona Project
2015-2020 rate schedule. Ms. Seng highlighted the following:
- Delivery rates for various water service classes
- Rate components
- Direct underground water storage - Tucson AMA
Ms. Seng reviewed the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD)
2014/15 - 2019/20 rate schedule:
-Tucson Active Management Area rates increases from $548 per acre foot in 2013/14 to
$615 in 2014/15. Ms. Seng reported Oro Valley Water Utility is delivering wet water and
preserving its aquifer therefore we do not have any need for replenishment or financial
obligations to CAGRD. Mr. Saletta reported that the utility had no excess groundwater in
calendar year 2013 and we are still building up our long-term groundwater credits.
6. TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (Councilmember Hornat)
Councilmember Hornat reported on:- Town's tentative budget was approved by Town
Council after some concern and discussion about excessive spending. Additional funds
are being reinvested in park infrastructure, new computers and salary adjustments.-
Review Board and Commission selection & interview process.
7. SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Finance Subcommittee (Commissioner Milkey)
Chair Milkey had no report. The committee will meet in June to discuss the rates
analysis process and financial reserves.
b. Conservation Subcommittee (Commissioner Davis)
Vice Chair Davis had no report. A meeting will be scheduled in June.
c. Water Resources Subcommittee (Commissioner Reynolds)
There was no report.
8. STAFF REPORTS
a. Customer Service Report (S. Seng)
Ms. Seng reported on the following:
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- Total Metered Connections as of 04/30/14: FY 13-14: 18,936
-Actual New Meter Installations as of 4/30/14: FY 13-14: 124 Month: 22
-Actual EDU's as of 04/30/14: FY 13-14: 309 Month: 54
- Meter replacements as of 04/30/14: FY 13-14: 1,241 Month: 976
- Water Audits as of 04/30/14: FY 13-14: 120 Month: 11
Ms. Seng commented that she and Jeff Kane, Meter Operations Supervisor provided an
AMI presentation at the Arizona Water Association Conference in Phoenix.
b. Capital Projects (B. Jacklitch)
Mr. Ruiz provided the following information in Bob Jacklitch absence.
- Countryside area: A 6-inch line will be replaced with a 12-inch line next year. The Utility
continues to be diligent in finding deficiencies in its water delivery system. The security
wall in this area should be completed in July.
- Naranja Park: Reclaim main installation is under construction.
- Water Production Site: Work continues with the relining of a retention basin and
installation of a conduit into the chlorine building
c. Potable and Reclaimed Water System Report (D. Ruiz)
Mr. Ruiz reported the following:
- Total Annual Water Production Report
- 2013-14 Monthly Water Production Report
- Precipitation & Storage Average - April 2014
- Yearly Volume Pumped - Reclaimed Water System
- 2013-2014 Reclaimed Water Deliveries
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (P. Saletta)
a. Colorado River Streamflow and Snow Reports
Mr. Saletta reviewed the following:
- Colorado River Water Supply Report - Lake Powell and Lake Mead
- Colorado, Rio Grande, and Arkansas River Basins Mountain Snowpack
- Arizona and Colorado SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent
Mr. Saletta mentioned the Central Arizona Project has developed a document on the
Colorado River flows and how it affects Arizona and the Central Arizona Project. He has
invited a representative from CAP to attend the next Commission meeting to report on
future reservoir levels at Lake Mead and to discuss the shortage sharing agreement with
the seven basin states.
b. Upcoming Meetings
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- 5/21: Town Council meeting (budget)
- 6/04: Town Council meeting
- 6/09: Water Utility Commission Meeting
Mr. Saletta received many compliments at the Arizona Water Association Conference
regarding Ms. Seng and Mr. Kane's presentation on the AMI project.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- CAP Colorado River Status presentation
- Update on Water Conservation Issues (Commissioner Arriaga)
CALL TO AUDIENCE -
There were no speakers.
NEXT MEETING: JUNE 9, 2014 LOCATION: HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
ADJOURNMENT: 7:23 P.M.
MOTION: A Motion was made by Vice Chair Davis and Seconded by
Commissioner Arriaga to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Prepared by:
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Iris L. Chaparro
Senior Office Specialist
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the regular sess'on of the Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the
) ' ' day of , 2014. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held
and that a quorum as present.
Dated this /DVA day of )u�,D, , 2014.
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