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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Water Utility Commission - 11/12/2013 MINUTES ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, November 12, 2013 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER - AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Robert Milkey, Chair Winston Tustison, Vice Chair Richard Davis, Commissioner John Hoffmann, Commissioner Richard Reynolds, Commissioner Richard Verlaque, Commissioner EXCUSED: Elizabeth Shapiro, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Philip C. Saletta, Water Utility Director David Ruiz, Engineering Division Manager Robert Jacklitch, Project Manager CALL TO AUDIENCE: There were no speakers present. Chair Milkey welcomed Commissioner Reynolds back. 1. APPROVAL OCTOBER 14, 2013 MINUTES MOTION: A Motion was made by Vice Chair Tustison and Seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve the October 14, 2013 minutes. MOTION carried, 6-0. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE COST OF SERVICE STUDY AND WATER RATES ANALYSIS (P. Saletta) Mr. Saletta mentioned that the Commission had taken action at the October meeting to recommend that Council move forward with the Notice of Intent and recommend the Preferred Financial Scenario in the Water Rates Analysis Report. Mr. Saletta gave an overview of the schedule. 11/20: Town Council Meeting Notice of Intent to increase rates -1/15/2014: Public Hearing adoption consideration of the proposed water rate increase. The Water Rates Analysis report will be published on Granicus and the Town's website after Town Council approval. No action was required on this item. 11/12/2013 Water Utility Commission 1 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING IMPACT FEES (P. Saletta) Mr. Saletta gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Water Utility Impact Fees. He will be asking the Commission to consider making a recommendation to Council regarding the land use assumptions and infrastructure improvement plan in the Impact Fees Report. Mr. Saletta distributed Appendix (E) outlining the Alternative Water Resources Expansion/Potable Water System Expansion Related Capital Improvements projects. He pointed out that the Water Utility was in good financial condition and has collected the appropriate impact fees in the past and that growth continues to pay for itself. Mr. Saletta reviewed the Land Use Assumptions: -Infrastructure Improvements Plan -Appendix E Alternative Water Resources/Potable Water System Expansion Related Capital Improvement projects -Map outlines Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Projects/Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund Projects and Approval Process Schedule. MOTION: A Motion was made by Vice Chair Tustison and Seconded by Commissioner Reynolds to move to recommend that Council approve the Land Use Assumption and the Infrastructure Improvements Plan in the Oro Valley Water Utility Development Impact Fees Study dated October, 2013. MOTION carried, 6-0. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES STAKEHOLDER PROCESS (P. Saletta) Mr. Saletta briefed the Commission on the Enhanced Aquifer Management proposal developed by Arizona Department Water Resources (ADWR) stakeholders. This proposal includes a significantly higher increase in cut to the aquifer. The increase can include a cut to the aquifer as much as 20%. Mr. Saletta explained that this cut could have a significant impact to our Central Arizona Project water. Letters of concerns were sent by Southern Arizona Water Users Association, Tucson Water and Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. Mr. Saletta also reviewed ADWR concerns. Staff will participate in the stakeholder process and keep the Commission informed. No action was required or taken on this item. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER WATER UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING (Chair Milkey) The Commission unanimously agreed to cancel the December 9 Water Utility Commission meeting MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann and Seconded by Vice Chair Tustison to cancel the December 9 2013 Water Utility Commission meeting. MOTION carried, 6-0. 11/12/2013 Water Utility Commission 2 6. TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (Councilmember Hornat) Council member Hornat reported on the Naranja Park $2.3 million project and infrastructure development. Completion schedule: January 2015 7. SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS a. Finance Subcommittee (Commissioner Tustison) There was no report. b. Conservation Subcommittee (Commissioner Davis) There was no report. c. Water Resources Subcommittee (Commissioner Hoffmann) There was no report. 8. STAFF REPORTS a. Customer Service Report (S. Seng) Mr. Saletta reported on the following: -Total Metered Connection as of 10/31/2013: 18,852 -Projected Metered Installations for FY 13-14: 200 -Actual New Meter Installations as of 10/31/13: 40 -Actual EDU's as of 10/31/13: 56 -Total Meter Replacements as of 10/31/13: 77 -Current: 25 -Total: 6,673 -Water Audits as of 10/31/13: 53 -Current: 13 b. Capital Projects (B. Jacklitch) Mr. Jacklitch reported on CIP Projects: -Continue CAP Wheeling of additional 500 AF. 400 AFY Tucson Water CAP wheeling to Oro Valley, Northern and Hardy Road and additional 100 AFY Tucson Water CAP wheeling to Countryside Service area. Design Projects - Valve replacement program completed. -Reclaimed Facility - Installation of retention basin liner, header wall and pipe outlet revisions were completed. -Well CS 2 design for new security wall was completed. -Energy Efficiency Program: Undergoing well flow meter replacement and system efficiency program for all booster pumps c. Potable and Reclaimed Water System Report (D. Ruiz) Mr. Ruiz reported on Potable and Reclaimed Water System - October 2013: -Total Annual Water Production -2012-13 -Monthly Water Production Report -Daily Demand Operations Report and Precipitation -2012-2013 -Reclaimed Water Deliveries - October 2013 11/12/2013 Water Utility Commission 3 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (P. Saletta) a. Colorado River Streamflow and Snow Reports Mr. Saletta reported on: -Arizona Streamflow- October 2013 -Colorado Streamflow -October 2013 -Arizona Snow Pack -November 6 2013 -Colorado Snow Pack- November 6 2013 -Inflow into Lake Powell - October 2013 -Colorado River Water Supply Report Total Content - October 28.13 b. Upcoming WUC interviews and schedule Interview panel - Councilmember Hornat, Chair Milkey, P. Saletta Water Utility Director Interview schedule: 11/14 and 11/15. Mr. Saletta also mentioned that Commissioner Davis will be reappointed a second term with the Water Utility Commission at the December 4th Town Council meeting.. Chair Milkey presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vice Chair Winston Tustison and Commissioner John Hoffmann for their service on the Water Utility Commission. c. Upcoming Meetings 11/20: Town Council Meeting -12/04: Town Council Meeting - Public Hearing on Impact Fees -12/12: Volunteer Appreciation Reception Chair Milkey encouraged the Commission to listen to the Public Hearing on Granicus. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -USGS update - February 2014 CALL TO AUDIENCE There were no speakers present. NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 13, 2014 -LOCATION: HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Davis and Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adjourn the meeting. MOTION carried, 6-0. Prepared by: 0/4/i, dyituo Iris L. ChaparFo Senior Office Specialist 11/12/2013 Water Utility Commission 4 I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular sessionf the Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the IA day of 12v,4J1c , 2013. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this / day of , 2014. 11/12/2013 Water Utility Commission 5