MINUTES
ORO VALLEY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, November 18, 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
Ralph Stein, Commissioner
John Buette, Commissioner
 
ABSENT: Leo Leonhart, Commissioner

                                                  KC Carter, Council Member
 
3.

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE

 
4.

APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2009 MINUTES

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

Motion carried, 4-0.

5.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

 
-Buffelgrass: discussed pulling participation, removal options, utilization and credits for AAW, and on-going research from UofA. 
-The next pull will be on December 12, 2009, and the county-wide buffelgrass day will be held on February 6, 2010.
-So. AZ. Buffelgrass Committee has been created for buffelgrass eradication.
 
6.

REVIEW STORM WATER CREDIT APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSED REPORT CARDS

 
No credit applications to report.
-Discussed handout for renewal credit application, and staff requested approval from Committee.
-Questions/Comments
-Chair Dunn proposed adoption of renewal credit application.
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Stein and seconded by Vice Chair Gardner to Approve to approve and adopt SWUC credit application for renewals.

Motion carried, 4-0.

7.

DISCUSS STORM WATER FEE AND BUDGET

 
-Discussed updates to procedures and billing.
-Discussed budget updates.
-Board of Supervisors approved IGA for matching funds on Lomas De Oro and OV Estates.
-Fish & Wildlife buffelgrass grant - submitted, and returned to review comments.  A site survey has tentatively been scheduled for December 10 or 11, 2009. 
-County Bond Meeting: recommendations to be reviewed and to determine if pursuit of 2010 bond is feasible. 
-Staff will provide in next few months the 2010/11 CIP list to the Commission.
-Questions
 
8.

DISCUSS ON-GOING STORM WATER PROJECTS

 
-Handout on project updates. Review and discussed.
Capital Improvement Projects:
-Lomas De Oro Wash - received 65% design and moving forward.
-OV Estates -100% design, forwarded to Engineering.

Non Capital Improvement Projects:
-Pistachio & Pecan culvert - survey under way.
-Northern Avenue - traffic and ponding issues, culvert under design.

-SW Mgmt - met ADEQ requirements, and staff recognized Commission for their hard work.  Commissioner Gardner suggested the recognition to be listed in the Vista publication. 
-Dry weather inspection.
-Mosquito and Green Pool programs.
-LOMR’s and LOMA’s.
-DFIRMS - appeal period expires January 16, 2010, and goes in effect September 2010.
-Handout on CRS (Community Rating System) program - discussed.
-Questions and updates on Town staff utilization.
 
9.

SET DECEMBER MEETING DATE/TIME

 
The next SWUC meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Operations Center.
 
10.

SET DECEMBER PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS

 
-Approval of November 18, 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 January Meeting Date/Time
-Set January Proposed Agenda Items
-Adjourn
 
11.

ADJOURN

 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Buette and seconded by Vice Chair Gardner to adjourn meeting at 5:10 p.m.

Motion carried, 4-0.