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MINUTES WATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 10, 2022 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

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:	Greg Hitt, Commissioner
	Chuck Hollingsworth, Commissioner
	Byron McMillan, Commissioner (by telephone)
	Robert Milkey, Commissioner
	Tom Marek, Vice Chair
	Charlie Hurt, Chair
Staff Present:	Peter Abraham, P.E., Water Utility Director
	Mary Rallis, C.P.A., Water Utility Administrator
	Lee Jacobs, P.E., C.P.M., Water Utility Engineering Manager
	David E. Allred, Water Operations Manager
Attendees:	Councilmember Bohen, Town Council Liaison

CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES AND NOVEMBER 15, 2021 STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Vice Chair Tom Marek, seconded by Commissioner Chuck Hollingsworth to approve the October 11, 2021 Regular Session and November 15, 2021 Study Session meeting minutes as written.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

	2.			ELECTION OF WATER UTILITY COMMISSION CHAIR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 11, 2022


				Motion by Commissioner Robert Milkey, seconded by Commissioner Chuck Hollingsworth to nominate Tom Marek as the Chair of the Water Utility Commission. There were no additional nominations.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:

Chair Charlie Hurt (ABSTAINING)

ELECTION OF WATER UTILITY COMMISSION VICE CHAIR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 11, 2022


				Motion by Commissioner Chuck Hollingsworth, seconded by Vice Chair Tom Marek to nominate Greg Hitt as the Vice Chair of the Water Utility Commission. There were no additional nominations.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:

Chair Charlie Hurt (ABSTAINING)

ELECTION OF WATER UTILITY COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 11, 2022

APPOINTMENTS TO THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (MAXIMUM OF 3 MEMBERS)

The Commission decided to keep the subcommittee membership the same because the Finance Subcommittee is in the process of reviewing the water rates analysis.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE (MAXIMUM OF 3 MEMBERS)

The Commission decided to keep the subcommittee membership the same.

UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Water Utility Engineering Manager Lee Jacobs provided a presentation which included the following:

- Well Rehabilitation D-1 and D-9
- Nakoma Sky Production Well
- Steam Pump Well
- Steam Pump Well D-11
- Crimson Canyon "H" Zone Booster Station HP Replacement
- Rancho Vistoso "H" Zone Booster Station HP Tank
- Valve Replacement Program
- Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #5.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 2022 WATER UTILITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham reviewed the Work Plan.

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #6.


				Motion by Commissioner Robert Milkey, seconded by Vice Chair Tom Marek moved that it is the sense of the Commission that this is an appropriate Work Plan for the coming year.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:

Chair Charlie Hurt (ABSTAINING)

UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAP 500 + PLAN

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided a presentation which included the following:

- 2021 Colorado River Water Users Association Conference
- CAP 500 + Plan Goal

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #7.

UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS

Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis provided a presentation which included the following:

- Financial Update - Fiscal Year 2021/22 - Revenues
- Financial Update - Fiscal Year 2021/22 - Expenses
- Customer Service update through 12/31/21

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #8.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS

Councilmember Bohen reviewed upcoming Town Council agenda items related to the Water Utility.

10.

SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS

FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE

Vice Chair Marek stated the group met in December and received a presentation from Willdan regarding Utility financials and the Subcommittee meets tomorrow to finalize the rates study and make a recommendation to the Commission.

WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE - No report.

11.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham reported on the following:

- Announcements
- Upcoming meetings
- Water News - Upper Colorado Basin Snow Pack Comparisons
- Water News - 2022 Colorado Snow Water Equivalent

CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - No items were discussed.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Commissioner Greg Hitt, seconded by Commissioner Robert Milkey to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 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 10th day of January 2022. 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