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MINUTES STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION JUNE 16, 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
	Dave Parker, Commissioner
	Joseph Cuffari, Chair
Absent:	William Thomas, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Dennis Roberts, Stormwater Utility Engineer
	Scott Bennett, Stormwater Utility Analyst
Attendees:	Harry Greene, Town Council Liaison

CALL TO AUDIENCE
There were no speakers at this time.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Councilmember Greene commented on Public Works Assistant Director Aimee Ramsey's recent television appearance.

DIRECTORS REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Stormwater Utility Engineer Dennis Roberts reported on the following:
- AZ Floodplain Management Conference
- Naranja Park construction project has begun
- Sandbag program is available for the public

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 21, 2022 MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Vice Chair Richard Crocker, seconded by Commissioner Gary Mattson to approve the April 21, 2022 meeting minutes.

Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner William Thomas (ABSENT)

DISCUSSION OF STORMWATER MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Stormwater Utility Engineer Dennis Roberts reported on recent and upcoming meetings and events.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF UPDATES TO FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RISK RATING 2.0 PROGRAM PRESENTED BY JOSEPH CUFFARI, PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

Chair Cuffari provided a presentation on Agenda Item #3. He reviewed the benefits, methods and changes and provided details on the following:
- Rating and building variables
- Data and analysis
- National Hydrolography Dataset Version 2+
- Estimated CRS Rating Modification
- Zip code breakdowns
- Case Studies and costs

Chair Cuffaril provided an overview of the National Flood Association Conference and discussed the ASFPM National Conference.

Discussion ensued amongst the Commissioners regarding Agenda Item #3.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE FEMA FLOODPLAIN STUDIES FOR LA CHOLLA AND MUTTERER WASHES

Stormwater Utility Engineer Dennis Roberts provided a presentation on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) studies for La Cholla and Mutterer Washes. He reviewed the study's flood hazard analysis, study area and scope. He provided details on the topography, hydrologic analysis and calibration data and discussed the active projects and next steps.

Discussion ensued amongst staff and the Commissioners regarding Agenda Item # 4.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF ORO VALLEY MONSOON PREPAREDNESS

Stormwater GIS Analyst Scott Bennett provided a presentation and discussed preparedness coordination with interagency partnering, regional partnering, Oro Valley partnering, public outreach, sandbag program and operational and maintenance activities.

Councilmember Greene suggested the presentation be shared with the Town Council.

Discussion ensued amongst staff and the Commissioners regarding Agenda Item #5.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Topics considered that could be discussed at a future meeting included:
- Monsoon status update
- Stormwater Utility budget and financial analysis
- 4th quarter ADEQ MS4 reporting
- Updated Stormwater Management Plan

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Commissioner Gary Mattson, seconded by Vice Chair Richard Crocker to adjourn the meeting at 5:12 p.m.

Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner William Thomas (ABSENT)

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 16th day of June, 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