Chairman Frederick Wayand called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.

 

PRESENT:

Frederick Wayand, Chairman Michael DeSantis, Vice Chairman Joan Brown, Commissioner Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner

 

ABSENT:

David Parker, Commissioner

Oro Valley resident from Catalina Shadows Home Owners Association Dick Haan recognized and thanked Stormwater Inspector Ben Reynolds. He said that Mr. Reynolds provided great assistance and customer service to the HOA.

 

01182018 SWUC Draft Regular Session Minutes

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman DeSantis and seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson approve the January 18, 2018 regular session minutes with no changes.

Motion carried, 4-0.

Town Council Member and Representative to the SWUC Joe Hornat reported to the Commissioners that the focus of the recent Town Council meeting was about the proposals for the Community Recreation Center.

 

Employee Training and Town Facility Inspections

 

Employee Training and Town Facility Inspections

 

Sr. Stormwater Engineer Justin Turner informed the Commissioners that Stormwater Quality Consultant Fred Heitman from the National Stormwater Center was invited to inspect the Town municipal facilities to meet the stormwater discharge requirements.

 

Mr. Turner explained that on Friday Mr. Heitman will conduct a four hour class for operations and parks staff on best management practices and how to spot illicit discharges.

 

Mr. Turner explained the number of projects and activities underway or planned. Including:
Canada Del Oro wash and the Pima County Flood Control District Job Order Contract
A professional survey service solicitation for a number of projects
To coordinate with the HOA for guidance on erosion mitigation at Canada Hills & Double Eagle Dr adjacent to an unnamed wash
Redesign of detention basin at Oracle Crossing
Completing review of plans for Nakoma Sky
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan inspections for 33 active construction sites
Stormwater inspections have included letters of opportunity to correct for 24 violations
The five Stormwater Inspection regions in the Town were discussed
On-going assessment of Shadow Mountain Estates
Carmack Wash and tributaries as they relate to drainage areas
First Ave. and Lambert Ln. problem assessment and plan
Updated brochures on the Town of Oro Valley Stormwater website

 

December 2017 Stormwater Financials

 

The December 2017 Stormwater financial information was reviewed and discussed.

 

Mr. Turner talked about the Big Wash watershed at the confluence with the CDO.

 

Mr. Turner discussed the designs of the Tucson Orthopedic Institute and the Villages at Silverhawk as they relate to Stormwater.

 

Agenda items for the next Stormwater Utility meeting were discussed and approved.
- Discussion of MS4 Quality Control Measures
- CIP requests to Pima Co. Flood Control District
- Coordination with Pima Co. regarding Canada Del Oro wash and others
- Discussion of long range plan for new development projects

 

The next regular session meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2018 in the Hopi Room at 4:00 p.m.

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman DeSantis and seconded by Commissioner Brown adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m.

Motion carried, 4-0.