MINUTES
ORO VALLEY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
Special Session
Thursday, August 13, 2009
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
1.

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 p.m.

 
2.

ROLL CALL

 
PRESENT:
James Dunn, Chair
Ralph Stein, Commissioner
John Buette, Commissioner
 
ABSENT: Michael Gardner, Vice Chair
Leo Leonhart, Commissioner

3.

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE

 
Jim Coffey, Oro Valley Resident
 
4.

APPROVAL OF THE JULY 16, 2009 MINUTES

 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Stein and seconded by Chair Dunn to approve the July 16, 2009 minutes.

Motion carried, 3-0.

5.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

 
-CIP hours due for Commissioners.
 
6.

STORM WATER CREDIT APPLICATION REVIEW

 
-No credit applications were submitted.
-Sanofi-Aventis is now being applied the fee.
 
7.

REVIEW BILLING PROCEDURE COMMENTS

 
-Billing Procedures are now formally approved and operational.
-No other updates.
 
8.

REVIEW ANNUAL REPORT COMMENTS

 
-Annual report is still being worked on.  Mr. Parker requested to incorporate into the formal ADEQ report.
-Electronic copies will be sent to the Commission prior to mailing for the 9/30/09 deadline.
 
9.

DISCUSSION REGARDING STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET

 
-Discussed Pima County Flood Control District meeting and allocation of money for IGA’s on the Oro Valley Estates and Lomas De Oro Wash projects.  IGA’s will be submitted for approval to Town Council on the 9/16/09 meeting.
 
-Lomas De Oro Wash: advertisement completed, if no complaints received, none to date; FEMA can approve.
-PSOMAS is contracted to complete the design to 100%.
-Corps of Engineers, working to complete contract and 404 Permit.
 
-Approved to receive inter-departmental support to help complete SW projects.
 
-AZ Dept. of Emergency with possible available money for mitigation projects.
 
10.

DISCUSSION REGARDING ON-GOING STORM WATER PROJECTS

 
On-going projects include the following from handout:
-Mountain Laurel detention: work begins 8/18/09.
-Pistachio & Pecan drainage: under design.
-Lambert Lane bus stop: Engineering to fix drainage problem.
-In-house cleaning of culverts: discussed cost effective solutions.
-Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): SWU is responsible for future prevention.
-Floodplain Management: CDO LOMR, Defirms
-Arroyo Grande
 
Council Member Carter made note of the Underground Contractor’s Meeting.  The Town will receive one free day of crew work, requested subdivision area by Oracle & Magee.  Date is pending.
 
11.

SET SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE/TIME

 
The next SWUC meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Operations Center.
 
12.

SEPTEMBER PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS

 
-Approval of August 13, 2009 meeting
-Upcoming Meetings and Events
-Stormwater Credit Application Review
-Review Annual Report Comments
-Stormwater Fee and Budget
-On-going Stormwater Projects
-Discuss SWUC Rules and Procedures
-Set October Meeting Date/Time
-October Proposed Agenda Items
 
Council Member Carter spoke of the upcoming State of the Town.
 
13.

ADJOURN

 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Stein and seconded by Commissioner Buette to adjourn the meeting at 4:54 p.m.

Motion carried, 3-0.