MINUTES
ORO VALLEY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Thursday, October 15, 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
Michael Gardner, Vice Chair
Leo Leonhart, Commissioner
Ralph Stein, Commissioner
 
ABSENT: John Buette, Commissioner

3.

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE

 
4.

APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 MINUTES

 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leonhart and seconded by Commissioner Stein to approve September 17, 2009 minutes

Motion carried, 4-0.

5.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

 
-Discussed SW participation and success at the Farmer’s Market on September 19, 2009.  Scheduled for another in late winter, and once date and time are confirmed, will forward to the Commission.
-Reschedule of buffelgrass pull is pending.  Regularly scheduled for second Saturday of every month. 
-Questions regarding Buffelgrass pull.
 
6.

REVIEW STORM WATER CREDIT APPLICATIONS

 
No new applications to report.
-Discussed handout on Sun City report and credit renewal with pending Commission approval. 
-Commission requested Dave to development a format for renewals, and will have next month for approval.
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Stein to approve Sun City report and credit renewal.

Motion carried, 4-0.

7.

APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT

 
-Commissioner comments and updates have been incorporated into the final annual report.
-The final report has been forwarded to the Town Engineer and acting Town Manager for approval signatures. 
-Report will be added to the Public Works - Stormwater website.
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leonhart and seconded by Vice Chair Gardner to approve Annual Report.

Motion carried, 4-0.

8.

DISCUSS STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET

 
-Handout on budget overview and expenses. Reviewed and discussed.
-Questions on Fleet maintenance and repairs, and contingency fund. 
 
9.

DISCUSS ON-GOING STORM WATER PROJECTS

 
Handout on project updates.  Reviewed and discussed.
Capital Improvement Projects
-Lomas de Oro Wash - 90% funded.  PSOMAS is working on the design and environmental permits.
-OV Country Club Estates - 100% designed, waiting for IGA approval, construction to start spring 2010.
-Equipment purchases.

Non Capital Improvement Projects
-Pastiacho & Pecan drainage - design complete.
-Lambert Lane bus stop - ponding issue, pre-construction meeting scheduled for 10/23/09. 
-Magee Road - designed and under review.
-Culverts: Northern and Moore Road - under design.

-Education outreach on pool discharge.
-Floodplain Mgmt - LOMR’s approved. 
-Subsequent LOMR for Estates property that has ineffective flow.

Questions
-Culvert maintenance options.
-Stimulus money - SW was not approved, more on state level.
 
10.

APPROVAL OF THE SWUC RULES AND PROCEDURES

 
Handout of approved resolution of SWUC rules and procedures.
-Commission discussed possible changes. 
-Member terms will stay at 3 terms.
-Meeting day - Regular meeting is listed as the 3rd Tuesday of every month, currently commission meets every 3rd Thursday.  This will stay the same and note on agendas/minutes as special meeting. 

Commission approved current rules and procedures.  No motion necessary as policy is already Council approved. 
 
11.

SET NOVEMBER MEETING DATE/TIME

 
The next SWUC meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Operations Center.  This will be a special meeting.
 
12.

SET NOVEMBER PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS

 
-Approval of October 15, 2009 Minutes
-Upcoming Meeting and Events
-Review Stormwater Credit Applications and Proposed Report Cards
-Discuss Stormwater Fee and Budget
-Discuss On-going Stormwater Projects
-Set December Meeting Date/Time
-Set December Proposed Agenda Items
-Adjourn
 
13.

ADJOURN

 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leonhart and seconded by Vice Chair Gardner to adjourn meeting at 5:20 p.m.

Motion carried, 4-0.