Chairman Jim Mikolaitis called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.

 

PRESENT:

Jim Mikolaitis, Chairman Frederick Wayand, Vice Chairman Michael DeSantis, Commissioner Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner

 

EXCUSED:

David Parker, Commissioner

There were no speakers from the audience.

 

01192017 SWUC DRAFT Regular Session Minutes

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Wayand and seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson approve the January 19, 2017 minutes without any changes.

Motion carried, 4-0.

Community Development and Public Works Assistant Director Aimee Ramsey informed the commissioners that there is a Town Council meeting on March 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Stormwater Utility Commissioners are not required to attend.

 

Stormwater Engineer Justin Turner indicated it would be helpful if the Commissioners gave their acceptance and recommendation for approval for the changes to Town Code Chapter 17.

 

Stormwater Division Manager Mike Todnem told the Commission that there is a CFM conference in May.

 

Ms. Ramsey told the Commission that Justin Turner and Stormwater Utility Analyst Scott Bennett will be attending community rating system training at the end of June.

 

Mr. Todnem said there were no new applications at this time.

 

Stormwater January 2017 Financials

 

Ms. Ramsey discussed the budget regarding the personnel to be hired and projects to be completed.

 

Ms. Ramsey and Mr. Todnem talked about the supplies needed for Stormwater projects and maintenance.

 

Ms. Ramsey discussed the rate increase from last year and the impact it has had on the budget.

 

Mr. Todnem told the Commissioners about Stormwater projects at Shadow Mountain Estates, Congressional and Lambert, a senior care center on Oracle, and an apartment complex.

 

Ms. Ramsey discussed the Catalina Ridge project with the Commissioners.

 

Mr. Todnem talked about the Pima County Flood Control District projects that were submitted and that more information will be submitted to move our projects up in importance.

 

There was a discussion about the timetable that was handed out last month. The deadline for the Notice of Intent is the end of March. Mr. Turner explained that it is an executive summary explaining the best management practices implemented to accomplish Stormwater goals.

 

Mr. Bennett explained the draft document of the management plan timeline that was given to commissioners.

 

Mr. Turner explained the dry/wet monitoring of outflow requirements with the possibility of using cameras. He explained that by March 30th, 5 outfalls have to be identified and how they will be monitored.

 

Mr. Turner clarified that a visual assessment of illicit discharges has to be done and reported.

 

Chairman Mikolaitis spoke of his interaction with Mike Stankiewicz over the years. 

 

Ms. Ramsey presented a certificate of appreciation and gift to Mr. Stankiewicz and spoke of her admiration for his expertise and dedication.

 

Ms. Ramsey explained the process of the rewriting of the Town Code Chapter 17 and all of the people and agencies involved in the revisions.

 

Mr. Turner talked about how and why the changes were made to Chapter 17 to comply with state regulations and for participation in the community rating system.

 

There was a suggestion and discussion to hold a special Stormwater Utility Commission meeting before the Town Council meeting to review the Chapter 17 changes.

 

The next regular session meeting has been scheduled for March 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Hopi Conference Room.

 

The agenda for the March 16, 2017 regular session meeting was discussed and approved.

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner DeSantis and seconded by Vice Chairman Wayand adjourn the meeting at 5:41 p.m.

Motion carried, 4-0.