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.
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
Chairman Jim Mikolaitis called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
 
ROLL CALL
 
PRESENT:
Jim Mikolaitis, Chairman
David Parker, Commissioner
Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner
Michael DeSantis, Commissioner
 
EXCUSED: Frederick Wayand, Vice Chairman

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE - At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Commission members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Stormwater Utility Commission may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to the Audience." In order to speak during "Call to the Audience" please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
 
There were no speakers from the audience.
 
1.

Approval of the August 17, 2017 regular session minutes

 
08172017 SWUC DRAFT Regular Session Minutes
 
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.
 
2.

Update on Town Council meeting and Stormwater meetings and events

 
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.
 
3.

Discuss and approve Stormwater credit application(s)

 
Mr. Todnem reported that there were no new applications at this time.
 
4.

Discuss on-going Stormwater projects and storm events

 
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.
 
5.

Discuss Stormwater financials and budget review

 
July 2017 Stormwater Financials
 
August 2017 Stormwater Financials
 
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.
 
6.

Discuss the MS4 permit Notice of Intent (NOI) and discuss and approve the draft of the Stormwater Management Program

 
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.

7.

Set the October 2017 meeting date and time

 
The next regular session meeting has been scheduled for October 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Hopi Conference Room.
 
8.

Set the October 2017 proposed agenda items

 
The agenda for the October 26, 2017 meeting was discussed and approved.
 
ADJOURNMENT
 
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.