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ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
'11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tustison called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and introduced and welcomed the
two new commission members, Tom Kibler and Robert Milkey.
ROLL CALL Winston Tustison, Chair
Robert Milkey, Vice Chair
� Javier Arriaga, Commissioner
� Anne Campbell, Commissioner
Tom Kibler, Commissioner
Shanna Weagle, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT: Philip C. Saletta P.E., Water Utility Director
Shirley Kiel, UtilityAdministrator
Peter Abraham P.E., Water Resources and Planning Manager
Robert Jacklitch, Project Manager
Jeff Kane, Meters Operations Supervisor
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Hornat
Stacey Lemos, Finance Director
Commissioner Kibler and Commissioner Milkey introduced themselves and discussed their
backgrounds.
CALL TO AUDIENCE: - No speakers.
1. DISCUSSION OF INTERIM CHAIR AND INTERIM VICE CHAIR AND FUTURE
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Mr. Saletta reported Commissioner Tustison will be serving as Interim Chair and
- Commissioner Milkey will serve as Interim Vice Chair. In April of 2016, a formal election will
� be held for Chair and Vice Chair.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING WATER UTILITY COMMISSION MEETINGS
Chair Tustison outlined the primary roles of the Commission.
3. APPROVAL OCTOBER 12, 2015 AND NOVEMBER 9, 2015 MINUTES
(Materials attached in Granicus.)
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_ MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Arriaga and Seconded by Vice Chair
Milkey to approve the October 12 and November 9, 2015 minutes as written. �
MOTION carried, 5-1 (Weagle)
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING FINANCIAL OVERVIEW OF THE WATER UTILITY
Ms. Kiel gave a presentation on the financial overview of the Water Utility.
(Materials attached in Granicus.)
5. APPOINTMENTS TO WATER UTILITY COMMISSSION SUBCOMMITTEES
Chair Tustison made the following appointments to the Water Utility Subcommittees:
Conservation Subcommittee: Anne Campbell, Chair and Tom Kibler, Member
Water Resources Subcommittee: Robert Milkey, Chair and Shanna Weagle, Member
Finance Subcommittee: Winston Tustison, Chair and Javier Arriaga, Member
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A 2�16 WORK PLAN AND
CALENDAR FOR THE WATER U1'IL.ITY COMMISSION
Mr. Saletta presented and reviewed the 2016 Water Utility Commission Draft Work Plan
and Calendar.
(Materials attached in Granicus.)
MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Campbell and Seconded by
Commissioner Weagle that the Water Utility Commission 2016 Work Plan remain as a draft
outline and be modifiable as the Commission moves forward.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT
AND ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT AND TEMPLATE
Mr. Saletta presented the Annual Report template prepared by Commissioner Weagle.
(Materials attached in Granicus.)
MOTION: A Motion was made by Corr�missioner Arriaga and Seconded by Vice Chair
Milkey to approve the Water Utility Commission Annual Report format and that it be kept
as previously presented by staff and that staff will have the option to review the template
and changes submitted, and in their judgement make changes to accept them or not.
MOTION carried, 5�1 (Weagle)
8. TOWN COUNCIL IV�EETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Hornat reported on the following:
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- Governor's State of the State -Water Issues, ADWR, Tucson Active Management
Areas
- Town Councii meeting on 1/6/16:
o Steam Pump Ranch equine therapy
o Short-term residential properties - permitting and lodging tax
, o Discussion regarding possible lease agreement for Town's golf facilities
9. SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Finance Subcommittee - No report.
b. Conservation Subcommittee - No report.
c. Water Resources Subcommittee - No report.
10. STAFF REPORTS �
a. Customer Service Report
Ms. Kiel reported on Customer Service FY 15-16.
Mr. Kane reported on Advaced Metering Infrastructure Project. �
(Materials attached in Granicus.)
b. Water Supply and Delivery Report
Mr. Abraham reported on the Water Supply and Delivery and reviewed the 2015 water
production in comparison to previous years.
(Materials attached in Granicus.)
c. Capital Projects Report
Mr. Jacklitch reported on the Tangerine Road project, the Lambert Lane and La Canada
Project, the La Cholla Road Widening Project and the Arizona Power Authority.
11. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Colorado River Snowpack Reports
Mr. Saletta reported on the Colorado River Snowpack reports.
(Materials attached in Granicus.)
b. Upcoming Meetings
-01/20/2016: Town Council meeting .
-02/03/2016: Town Council meeting
-02/08/2016: Water Utility Commission meeting
-Upcoming Water Resource Research Center Forum
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Mr. Saletta thanked Ms. Chaparro, Senior �ffice Specialist for her dedication,
professionalism and service to the Water Utility Commission. Ms. Chaparro will retire
Friday, January 15, 2016.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
-Format of the Water Utility Commission minutes - Motioned by: Commissioner
Weagle Seconded by: Commissioner Campbell
-Capital Improvement Project - Process and Role of the Water Utility Commission
-Motioned by: Commissioner Weagle. Motion failed due to lack of second.
NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 8, 2016 LOCATION: HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
On behalf of the Commission, Chair Tustison thanked Ms.Chaparro for her work with the
Commission and wished her well in retirement.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A Motion was made by Commissioner Campbell and Seconded by
Commissioner Weagle to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
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 11th
day of January 2016. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a
quorum was present.
Prepared by: Iris L. Chaparro, Senior office Specialist
. Reiviewed �d Finalized by:
Philip . Saletta
Water Utility Director
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