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MINUTES 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.
Please raise your hands to be recognized and allow speakers to finish their comments without interruption as per Roberts Rules of Order.
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.

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

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

Other:

Commissioner David Parker (ABSENT)

DISCUSSION OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Mr. Spiker reported on recent meetings and events.

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.

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

Other:

Commissioner David Parker (ABSENT)

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