MINUTES
ORO VALLEY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Thursday, September 21, 2017
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4 P.M.
Chairman Jim Mikolaitis called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
PRESENT: |
Jim Mikolaitis, Chairman David Parker, Commissioner Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner Michael DeSantis, Commissioner |
EXCUSED: |
Frederick Wayand, Vice Chairman
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There were no speakers from the audience.
No action was taken on the August 17, 2017 minutes. They will be voted on and approved at the next meeting on October 26, 2017.
Councilman and representative to the SWUC Joe Hornat was not in attendance at this meeting, so there was no update on Town Council meeting at this time.
Stormwater Utility Division Manager Mike Todnem and Sr. Stormwater Engineer Justin Turner talked about the Stormcon Conference that they attended in August in Seattle.
Mr. Todnem reported that there were no new applications at this time.
Mr. Todnem explained that there were no storm events in August.
Mr. Todnem talked about the Catalina Ridge project with the Commissioners.
Commissioner Michael DeSantis posed a question about an article from the newspaper regarding soil cement. An explanation from the Stormwater staff was presented.
Mr. Turner discussed the memo that was sent to the Commissioners about the Community Rating System (CRS).
Community Development and Public Works Assistant Director Aimee Ramsey reported on other on-going Stormwater projects. She also spoke about the letters of inspection and notices of opportunity to correct which are sent to constituents and businesses.
Ms. Ramsey and Mr. Todnem talked with the Commissioners about the July and August financial statements that were presented.
Commissioner David Parker spoke about the money that is available through the Arizona Department of Emergency Management.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Parker and seconded by Commissioner DeSantis recommend that the Stormwater Staff implement the Stormwater Management Program to the best of their ability.
Motion carried, 4-0.
The next regular session meeting has been scheduled for October 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Hopi Conference Room.
The agenda for the October 26, 2017 meeting was discussed and approved.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner DeSantis and seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson adjourn the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
Motion carried, 4-0.