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MINUTES WATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION August 8, 2022 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER - Chair Marek called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Byron McMillan, Commissioner
	Chuck Hollingsworth, Commissioner
	Robert Milkey, Commissioner
	Tom Marek, Chair
	Alan Forrest, Commissioner
	Greg Hitt, Vice Chair
Absent:	Patricia Olson, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Peter A. Abraham, P.E., Water Utility Director
	Mary Rallis, CPA, Water Utility Administrator
	Karn Boyce, Water Conservation Specialist
	Lee Jacobs, P.E., C.P.M., Engineering Division Manager
	David Allred, Water Operations Manager
Attendees:	Timothy Bohen, Town Council Liaison

CALL TO AUDIENCE - There were no speaker requests.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 9, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Motion by Commissioner Byron McMillan, seconded by Commissioner Robert Milkey to approve the May 9, 2022 regular session meeting minutes as written.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Patricia Olson (ABSENT)

UPDATE & DISCUSSION ON WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (K. BOYCE)

Water Conservation Specialist Karn Boyce presented data on outdoor water usage from a study done on
12,697 meters. Boyce stated that the project is the first step in understanding more about outdoor water
usage.

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission about how the data will be valuable in the future for creating conservation programs and in making important policy decisions.

The Commission discussed how the Oro Valley Water Utility can be leaders in using metric driven data to increase awareness and conservation.

UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)

Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis presented updates on the following:

-Fiscal Year 2021/22 Revenues
-Fiscal Year 2021/22 Expenses
-Customer Service thru 6/30/22

The Commissioners and staff discussed staff vacancies and taking the time to reassess positions and staffing according to how operations run.

UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)

Engineering Division Manager Lee Jacobs presented updates on the following:

-Well Rehabilitation on wells CS-2 and D-9
-Nakoma Sky Production Well
-Steam Pump Well
-Crimson Canyon Booster Station HP Replacement
-Rancho Vistoso G Zone Booster Station Hydro-Tank Replacement
-Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System

UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES (D. ALLRED)

Water Operations Manager David Allred presented the core functions of Water Operations and provided updates on the following activities:

-Water Production
-Water Control Systems
-Water Distribution
-Water Meter Operations
-Water Quality

Water Operations Manager David Allred discussed upcoming projects for fiscal year 22/23 including:

-SCADA upgrades
-PLC upgrades
-Arizona Department of Corrections Inmate Work Program

UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCES AND WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented the current conditions of the Colorado River water supply and the following:

-Statement from Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton regarding the need for a quick response and action from across the basin to reduce water use of the Colorado River System
-How Touton's statement may result in a major policy change in how Colorado river water could be allocated to all Colorado river water users

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented updates on Oro Valley and Countryside service areas for January to June 2022 water use.

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission about expanding the reclaimed water system. Water Director Perter Abraham reported that the Water Utility is currently doing a cost analysis on the potential expansion.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER BOHEN)

Councilmember Bohen reported that Council will not meet in August.

Councilmember Bohen reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission met and that the Naranja Trails Development was approved and will be going to Council.

Councilmember Bohen stated that the Water Utility Commission should be aware that despite water challenges, applications continue to come in and development and building are still moving forward.

SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS

FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE

Commissioner Marek reported on the items discussed during the July 13, 2022 Water Utility Finance Subcommittee meeting.

Commissioner Marek stated the Subcommittee will meet around the time of the next water rate study cycle.

WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Commissioner McMillan reported on the items discussed during the July 27, 2022 Water Resources and
Conservation Subcommittee meeting.

Commissioner McMillan stated the Subcommittee will meet again before the end of the year.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided the Director's Report which included upcoming meetings and Water Utility highlights from fiscal year 21/22.

CALL TO AUDIENCE - There were no speaker requests.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - There were no suggested future agenda items.

ADJOURNMENT


					Motion by Commissioner Chuck Hollingsworth, seconded by Commissioner Robert Milkey to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Patricia Olson (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 Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 8th day of August, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Nicole Noble
Senior Office Specialist