Chairman Michael Stankiewicz called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.

 

PRESENT:

Michael Stankiewicz, Chair Jim Mikolaitis, Vice Chair David Parker, Commissioner Frederick Wayand, Commissioner Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner

 

There were no speakers from the audience

 

102016 SWUC DRAFT Regular Session Minutes

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hawkinson and seconded by Commissioner Wayand approve the October 20, 2016 regular session minutes without any changes

Motion carried, 5-0.

CDPW Assistant Director Aimee Ramsey indicated that the hiring of a Stormwater Superintendent has been postponed.

 

Mrs. Ramsey gave the commissioners a handout of the annual work plan and timeline of Stormwater items to be completed. Mrs. Ramsey explained that the update on the code has been postponed because of the new general permit plan updates required. She indicated that there will be a draft to the commissioners in January.

 

Mrs. Ramsey said she would share a memorandum from Stormwater Sr. Engineer Justin Turner with the commissioners as to the timeline for the updates which were required to comply with the Arizona General Permit program.

 

Commissioner David Parker raised a question about the difference in small CIP projects and large CIP projects.  Mrs. Ramsey discussed the dollar threshold with the commissioners.

 

There was a discussion about the terminology and definitions in the code to comply with the FEMA code of regulations.

 

Stormwater Division Manager Mike Todnem said that he and Justin Turner attended the Arizona Floodplain Managers Conference last week.

 

Mr. Todnem discussed a workshop coming up on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1-4 pm and passed out a flyer from the County Cultural Resources.

 

Mr. Todnem said there are no new applications at this time. He explained that the Stormwater Utility is reviewing Chpt.15.24 regarding the credit program to give incentives to apply for the program. He told the commissioners that there are presently four (4) who receive a discount with no other applications pending.

 

Chairman Michael Stankiewicz indicated that the general plan was adopted. Per Mr. Todnem, the Stormwater Utility has not been impacted at this time.

 

Stormwater October 2016 Financials

 

Mrs. Ramsey spoke to the Commissioners about the 5 year Stormwater budget projection that was handed out at the last meeting. There was a discussion about wash maintenance and storm damage clean up which has been done by the Operations Department.

 

Commissioner Richard Hawkinson asked to have a discussion about a rate increase for the Stormwater Utility as Chapter 15.24 mandates that the SWUC look at it each year. 

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Parker and seconded by Commissioner Wayand recommend to approve that there be no change to the existing Stormwater Utility fee and ERU structure for the 2017-18 Town of Oro Valley budget year due to the fact that the expenses and income are working well meeting the needs of the utility for the residences and businesses of the Town of Oro Valley.

Motion carried, 5-0.

Commissioner James Mikolaitis requested information about the Stormwater vehicles. Mrs. Ramsey indicated that vehicles are purchased to support new staff.

 

Mr. Todnem told the Commissioners about the gabion project on the equestrian trail which started recently and will last 2-3 weeks.  Mr. Todnem also spoke about projects at Lomas del Oro Wash, Tangerine Heights, Shadow Mountain Estates and Lambert Lane.

 

Mr. Todnem discussed his recent meeting at the Flood Control District Advisory Committee.

 

The next regular session meeting has been scheduled for December 15, 2016 at 4 p.m. in the Hopi Conference Room.

 

The agenda for the December 15, 2016 regular session meeting was discussed and approved.

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Mikolaitis and seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson adjourn the meeting at 5:11 p.m.

Motion carried, 5-0.