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STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cuffari called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Richard Crocker, Vice Chair
Gary Mattson, Commissioner
William Thomas, Commissioner
Joseph Cuffari, Chair
Absent: David Parker, Commissioner
Staff Present:Aimee Ramsey, Assistant Director Public Works
John Spiker, Stormwater Division Manager
Commissioner David Parker asked to be excused.
Town Council Liaison Harry Greene was absent.
Commissioner William Thomas attended via telephone.
Senior Stormwater Engineer Dennis Roberts arrived at 4:07 P.M.
Assistant Director Public Works Aimee Ramsey left at 4:44 P.M.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
There were no speakers at this time.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Councilmember Harry Greene was not present.
DIRECTORS REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Stormwater Division Manager John Spiker commented on the following:
Be respectful to those listening to the audio of our Commission meeting, we need to be aware of shuffling
paper and pen clicking noises.
1.
Please raise your hands to be recognized and allow speakers to finish their comments without interruption
as per Roberts Rules of Order.
2.
Reminder from Human Resources Department of rules involving Political Activities for those associated
with the Town. Mr. Spiker advised we will be forwarding by email a list of Do's and Don'ts provided by the
Human Resource Department.
3.
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Commissioner Mattson asked for clarification regarding signing petitions. Mr. Spiker advised we will follow up and
get back to the Commission with a response.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 20, 2022 MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Gary Mattson, seconded by Vice Chair Richard Crocker to approve the
January 20, 2022 meeting minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
2.DISCUSSION OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Mr. Spiker reported on recent meetings and events.
3.DISCUSSION OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY NEW FLOOD INSURANCE
RISK RATING 2.0 PROGRAM PRESENTED BY JOSEPH CUFFARI, PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
Chair Joseph Cuffari, who is a staff member of Pima County Regional Flood Control District, gave a
presentation on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Risk Rating 2.0 program. This
program will change the way FEMA rates a property's flood risk and prices insurance by incorporating
common sense variables (e.g., more types of flood risk and distance to flooding source) into the rating
methodology.
4.DISCUSSION OF STORMWATER QUALITY REGULATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Mr. Spiker gave a presentation on the Stormwater Utility's stormwater quality regulations and activities
that would give the Commission and the public a better understanding of the functions of the
Stormwater Utility in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act. To meet
all stormwater quality regulations, in accordance with Town Code Article 15.24, the Stormwater Utility
issues and maintains the Town's Stormwater Management Plan. These activities ensure the Town is
monitoring, providing education, and maintaining stormwater quality standards set forth by the federal
and state agencies.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Floodplain Management Stormwater Quantity
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Gary Mattson, seconded by Vice Chair Richard Crocker to adjourn the
meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
Chair Cuffari adjourned the meeting at 5:29 P.M.
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Chair Cuffari adjourned the meeting at 5:29 P.M.
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 17th day of February, 2022.
I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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Yarina Hynd
Office Specialist
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