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ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Monday, June 9, 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 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robert Milkey, Chair
Richard Davis, Vice Chair
Javier Arriaga, Commissioner
Anne Campbell, Commissioner
Richard Verlaque, Commissioner
EXCUSED: Richard Reynolds, Commissioner
Elizabeth Shapiro, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT:
Philip C. Saletta, Water Utility Director
Shirley Seng, Utility Administrator
Robert Jacklitch, Project Manager
OTHERS PRESENT:
Councilmember Hornat
Mitch Basefsky, CAP External Relations
CALL TO AUDIENCE - At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the
Water Utility Commission on any issue not listed on today's agenda. Pursuant to the
Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Commissioners may ask Town Staff to review the
matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by
speakers. However, the Water Utility Commission may not discuss or take legal action on
matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience"
please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
There were no speakers.
1. APPROVAL MAY 12, 2014 MINUTES
MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Arriaga and Seconded by Vice
Chair Davis to approve the May 12, 2014 minutes.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
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2. CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT PRESENTATION - STATE OF THE COLORADO
RIVER (Mitch Basefsky)
Mr. Mitch Basefsky of the Central Arizona Project gave a presentation regarding the
Colorado River— Near Term Shortages and Long-Term Challenges.
A discussion occurred regarding Lake Mead releases and storage facilities for unused
water and Lake Havasu limited storage capability. Mr. Saletta mentioned several steps
Oro Valley was taking from a water resource management stand point. He mentioned
that Oro Valley stores its water at various underground storage facilities in the Tucson
Active Management Area.
3. DISCUSSION AND POSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CANCELLATION OF THE
JULY 14, 2014 AND AUGUST 11, 2014 WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
MEETINGS (Commissioner Milkey)
Chair Milkey requested some feedback from the Commission regarding the cancellation
of the July and August meetings. He mentioned that it would give the subcommittees a
better opportunity to meet during that time.
MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Arriaga and Seconded by
Commissioner Campbell to cancel the July 14, 2014 and August 11, 2014 Water
Utility Commission meetings.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
4. TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (Councilmember Hornat)
Councilmember Hornat reported on:
-6/04 T.C. Meeting: Agenda Item: Potential restoration of the Procter/Leiber House at
Steam Pump Ranch and financing options.
-Upcoming meeting: -Standard Plat & Zoning approvals -Town Council Code of Conduct
5. SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Finance Subcommittee (Commissioner Milkey)
Chair Milkey reported the subcommittee did not meet but will meet in July to discuss the
schedule for the next Water Rates Analysis Study. In July the subcommittee plans to work
on the Water Rates Analysis Study and review the Cash Reserve Policy. Tentative date:
July 10th Time: 10 a.m. Attendees: Commissioner Milkey, Commissioner Verlaque and
Commissioner Shapiro. Other attendees: Finance Director, Stacey Lemos
b. Conservation Subcommittee (Commissioner Davis)
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Commissioner Davis reported that the subcommittee met twice in June and reported on
several discussion items.
-Research funding for water conservation projects -Public education through O.V. Water
Utility website, social media Facebook, Twitter etc. Staff will contact M. Nowak and L.
Gallardo, Communications Department.
-Develop U-tube videos on how to read your meter and leak detection.
Commissioner Verlaque suggested having HOA board representatives attend several
subcommittee meetings to discuss irrigation methods and conservation ideas for turf
areas.
c. Water Resources Subcommittee (Commissioner Reynolds)
Commission Arriaga reported there was no meeting.
6. STAFF REPORTS
a. Customer Service Report (S. Seng)
Ms. Seng reported the following:
Actual Metered Connections as of 5/31/14: FY 13-14: 18,946
Actual New Meter Installations for FY 13:14: 134 Month: 10
Actual EDU's as of 5/31/14: 326 Month: 17
Meter Replacements as of 5/31/14: FY 13-14: 1,802 Current: 560
Water Audits as of 5/31/14: FY 13-14: 126 Month: 6
b. Capital Projects (B. Jacklitch)
Mr. Jacklitch reported the following:
-CAP Interconnect Northern & Hardy will be completed at the end of June
- Deliveries of 100 a/f CAP water to Countryside service area have begun
-Security wall for Countryside Well CS2 is 90% complete
-Reclaim Production Facility: Rebuilding retention basin and installing a new chlorine
delivery system. Completion: End of June
-Naranja Park Reclaim main is 75% complete — Final design of 12 inch main
replacement in the Countryside service area is in final stages. Construction will begin
next fiscal year.
c. Potable and Reclaimed Water System Report (D. Ruiz)
Mr. Jacklitch provided the following information in David Ruiz absence.
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-Total Annual Water Production Report
-2013-14 Monthly Production Report
-Precipitation & Storage Average - May 2014
-Yearly Volume Pumped - Reclaimed Water System
-2013-14 Monthly Reclaimed Water Deliveries
7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (P. Saletta)
a. Colorado River Streamflow and Snow Reports
Mr. Saletta reviewed the following:
-Colorado Streamflow Report - May 2014
-Colorado River Water Supply Report Total System Content - May 22, 2014
-Colorado Snow Water Equivalent - June 6, 2014
b. Upcoming Meetings
6/18: Town Council meeting - Agenda item: National League of City Water Service Line
Warranty program
7/02: Town Council meeting
9/03: Town Council meeting
9/08: WUC meeting
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
-Update: Water Conservation
-Update: Water Rates Analysis Study
CALL TO AUDIENCE - Ms. Shanna Weagle Oro Valley Resident submitted information
regarding water conservation resources.
NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 LOCATION: HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A Motion was made by Vice Chair Davis and Seconded by
Commissioner Campbell to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
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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 session of the Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the
q day of , 2014. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held
and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 9'4/' day of , 2014.
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ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
WATER CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 9, 2014
ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
ORO VALLEY, AZ 85737
CALL TO ORDER at 1:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Richard Davis, Subcommittee Chair
Anne Campbell, Subcommittee Member
Karn Boyce, Water Conservation Specialist
Discussion of the following items, no legal action taken:
1. Discussion on water conservation outreach opportunities and social
media.
a. Discussed the use of social media through Facebook for
conservation tips, facts and construction projects
b. Discussed the need to enhance our current Conservation webpage
with a more user friendly layout
Adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
I hereby certify that I prepared the foregoing minutes and that they are a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the Water Conservation Subcommittee meeting
held on the 9th day of June 2014. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Karn Boyce
Water Conservation Specialist