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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Stormwater Utility Commission - 8/20/2026MINUTES STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 20, 2026 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chair Mattson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Robert Aguayo, Vice Chair David Atler, Commissioner Tom Marek, Commissioner John McCauley, Commissioner Gary Mattson, Chair Staff Present: Dennis Roberts, Stormwater Division Manager Mike Ortiz, Senior Engineering Associate Commissioner McCauley attended via Zoom. Council Liaison Greene asked to be excused. CALL TO AUDIENCE Oro Valley resident Bill Jackson had questions regarding the status of the Highlands Wash Project. Mr. Jackson was advised that the Highland Wash Project is on today's agenda. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) There was no Council Liaison present. DIRECTORS REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Stormwater Utility Division Manager Dennis Roberts reported on the following: - State of the Town Expo and Luncheon - October 16. Please send your RSVP by the end of August. - Town of Oro Valley Community Academy - Will be held September 15 - October 21 in Council Chambers. We will reach out to the commissioners who are required to attend this year's academy. - Cancellation of October 15 SWUC meeting will be on the September agenda. - Division Operations and Monsoon Season Work: - SW Staff has completed 751 stormwater asset inspections out of the 868 scheduled for this cycle. - Crews completed sediment removal and inlet cleaning at Chaparral Vista HOA and Monterra Hills II. - SW Staff performed targeted sediment and erosion monitoring at several key locations. - Sandbag deployment remains fully active. - SW Staff continues supporting HOAs with drainage guidance and maintenance recommendations. - The National Weather Service is forecasting a 33 to 50 percent wetter monsoon season. 8/20/2026 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session - MS4 Compliance: Fourth-quarter MS4 reporting is underway, including dry -weather outfall inspections. - Stormwater Billing and Rate Implementation: The first residential billing cycle reflecting the new Stormwater rate (effective July 1) is being issued this month for approximately 20,000 accounts. - Upcoming Commissioner Items: - State of the Town Luncheon on October 16, please RSVP by the end of August. - September Commission Meeting: Full rate review presentation. - October Commission Meeting: Proposed cancellation on the September agenda. - Stormwater Utility booth at the State of the Town expo, featuring outreach, education, and stormwater initiatives. REGULAR SESSION AGENDA REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 18, 2026 MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner David Atler, seconded by Vice Chair Robert Aguayo to approve the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes as corrected. Vote: 5 - 0 Carried 2. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING PUBLIC WORKS DEPUTY DIRECTOR AIMEE RAMSEY Stormwater Utility Division Manager Dennis Roberts recognized Deputy Director Aimee Ramsey upon her retirement after a distinguished career with the Town of Oro Valley Public Works Department. Chair Mattson gave Aimee a thank you for the deep concern she showed for the Stormwater Utility Commission. Vice Chair Aguayo gave Aimee a thank you for all her work and stated that when he met Aimee for the first time she was very welcoming and such an amazing person, he is sure the Town will miss her. DISCUSSION OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS Stormwater Utility Division Manager Dennis Roberts discussed recent meetings and events. 4. DISCUSSION OF 2025/2026 TOWN OF ORO VALLEY MS4 COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE, FOURTH QUARTER REPORT Stormwater Utility Division Manager Dennis Roberts report on the Fourth Quarter MS4 Compliance Schedule shows that the Stormwater Utility is fully up-to-date and has met this quarter's goals for implementing BMP's that are ongoing and continuous. The next scheduled update will be regarding submission of the Annual Report to ADEQ on September 20, 2026. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF LOWER HIGHLAND WASH FLOOD CONTROL AND CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS 8/20/2026 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session Stormwater Utility Division Manager Dennis Roberts provided a presentation and a status update on the Lower Highland Wash Project. Mr. Roberts addressed questions and concerns Oro Valley resident Bill Jackson expressed during the Call to Audience at the June 18 2026 Stormwater Utility Commission meeting. Topics covered included: - Purpose of Today's Presentation - Provide an update on project status and DEMA review - Summary of Public Questions (June 18) - Project Overview - Project Cost & Funding - Watershed Conditions & Upstream Grading - Existing Channel Conditions - Proposed Improvements - Sediment Deposition & Scour Reduction - Hydrology & Hydraulics Update - Community Coordination Plan - Timeline - Summary - Questions & Discussion Discussion ensued among the commission and staff. Oro Valley resident Bill Jackson turned in a blue speaker card regarding this Item 5. At the discretion of Chair Mattson, Mr. Jackson asked questions concerning the wash access road and trail information. Mr Roberts will follow up with Mr. Jackson at a future date. 6. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF RATE REVIEW PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL OUTLOOK Stormwater Utility Division Manager Dennis Roberts provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose of Today's Presentation - Why We Conduct a Rate Review - FY 25-26 Actual Revenue (Unaudited) - FY 25-26 Actual Expenditures - FY 25-26 ERU Count - FY 26-27 Updated Projections - Current ERU Count (August 2026) - Adopted Rate Schedule (Confirmed) - Capital Project Status Update - Catalina Ridge Access Ramp and Channel Improvement Project - Sierra Wash at W Glover Rd Mitigation Project - Nani Wash at N Paseo Del Norte Erosion Mitigation Project - What's Still in Progress - What Commissioners Will See in September - Summary - Discussion - Thank you Discussion ensued among the commission and staff. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Chair Robert Aguayo, seconded by Commissioner John McCauley to adjourn the meeting. Vote: 5 - 0 Carried Chair Mattson adjourned the meeting at 4:58 p.m. 8/20/2026 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 20th day of August, 2026. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. E-SIGNED by Yarina Hynd on 2026-09-18 17:29:58 GMT Yarina Hynd Senior Office Specialist 8/20/2026 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session