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MINUTES WATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 9, 2021 ONLINE ZOOM MEETING

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER - Chair Hurt called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Charlie Hurt, Chair
	Tom Marek, Vice Chair
	Greg Hitt, Commissioner
	Chuck Hollingsworth, Commissioner
	Byron McMillan, Commissioner
	Robert Milkey, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Peter A. Abraham, P.E., Water Utility Director
	David Allred, Water Operations Manager
	Lee Jacobs, P.E., C.P.M., Engineering Division Manager
	Mary Rallis, CPA, Water Utility Administrator
	Adam Pence, Water Quality Lead Operator
Attendees:	Timothy Bohen, Town Council Liaison

CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 14, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Robert Milkey, seconded by Vice Chair Tom Marek to approve the June 14, 2021 regular session meeting minutes as written.

			Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

	2.		UPDATE ON WATER UTILITY COMMISSION VACANCY Chair Hurt announced Commissioner Reynolds has resigned from the Water Utility Commission. Chair Hurt expressed appreciation for his service and wished him well in his future endeavors. The Town will recruit to fill the vacancy in the fall.

	3.		UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER QUALITY
			Water Quality Lead Operator Adam Pence provided a presentation which included the following: - Overview - Regulatory agencies - EPA sampling requirements - Non-regulated sampling - Monitoring changing rules - 2020 Water Quality results - Backflow Prevention Program Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item 3.

	4.		UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
			Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided a presentation which included the following: - Federal requirements - State requirements - Oro Valley Water Utility mitigation actions Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item 4.

	5.		UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED NORTHWEST RECHARGE, RECOVERY AND DELIVERY SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
			Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided a presentation which included the following: - Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System (NWRRDS) partnered and independent projects - NWRRDS partnered IGA - NWRRDS supplemental IGA goals and details - Completed steps/next steps Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item 5.

	6.		UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS
			Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis provided a presentation which included the following: - Financial update - FY 20/21 revenues - Financial update - FY 20/21 expenses - Customer Service update through 6/30/21 Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item 6.

	7.		UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
			Water Engineering Manager Lee Jacobs provided a presentation which included the following: - Well rehabilitation E5-8, D-8, E1-B and CS-1 - Pump installation CS-1 - Nakoma Sky production well, retaining wall and security wall - Steam Pump Well D-11 - Well F-1 hydropneumatic tank replacement - High Mesa "F" Zone booster station hydropneumatic tank replacement - Backflow retrofit of fire protection systems - Facility upgrades and improvements - Commissioning of reclaimed facility additional office space - Valve Replacement Program - La Cañada Booster Station "E" to "F" and "E" to "G" Zone boosters - La Cañada Booster and discharge line design - Allied Signal Reservoir design and construction and new Allied Signal reservoir - NWRRDS independent and partnered pipeline design - Budgeted capital projects for current fiscal year 21/22

	8.		UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE
			Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided an update on water production for the Countryside and Oro Valley service areas from January through June.

	9.		WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENT
			Chair Hurt announced the vacancy on the Water Resources and Conservation Subcommittee and recommended Byron McMillan fill the position. Water Utility Director Peter Abraham agreed and mentioned Commissioner McMillan is the only Commissioner currently not serving on a Subcommittee. Commissioner McMillan agreed to serve on the Subcommittee.

	10.		TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Bohen provided an update on recent and upcoming Town Council agenda items related to the Water Utility.

	11.		SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS

		A.	FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE - Vice Chair Marek stated the Subcommittee has not met since June.

		B.	WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE - Chair Hurt stated the Subcommittee has not met and will likely resume in the fall.

	12.		DIRECTOR'S REPORT
			Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided a presentation which included the following: - Announcements - Upcoming meetings

CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - There were no items suggested.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Commissioner Greg Hitt, seconded by Commissioner Byron McMillan to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

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 Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 9th day of August, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Danielle Tanner
Senior Office Specialist