MINUTES
ORO VALLEY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Thursday, October 18, 2018
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4 P.M.
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
Chair Frederick Wayand called the meeting to order at 4:01 P.M.
 
ROLL CALL
 
PRESENT:
Frederick Wayand, Chair
Michael DeSantis, Vice Chair
Joan Brown, Commissioner
Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner
David Parker, Commissioner
 
CALL TO 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 at this time.
 
1.

Approval of the September 20, 2018 regular session minutes

 
09202018 Draft SWUC Regular Session Minutes
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair DeSantis and seconded by Commissioner Brown approve the September 20, 2018 regular session minutes without any changes.

Motion carried, 5-0.

2.

Discussion with Town Council Liaison to the Stormwater Utility Commission Joe Hornat regarding recent Town Council meetings concerning Stormwater issues

 
The Stormwater Utility Commission and Stormwater Utility Staff said a thank-you to Councilmember and Stormwater Liaison Joe Hornat for serving as the Stormwater Liaison.

Councilmember Hornat reported that an Agenda Item during the Town Council meeting was about the action of the Town taking over a wash from an HOA. He does not know if the request was brought before the Stormwater Utility Commission.
 
3.

Discussion and approval of the Draft MS4 Annual Report

 
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair DeSantis and seconded by Commissioner Parker approve the MS4 Annual Report submitted to Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

Motion carried, 5-0.

4.

Discussion of Stormwater meetings and events

 
September 26, 2018 - Water Utility Commission, Water Conservation Subcommittee, SWU Water-Harvesting Presentation
 
September 30, 2018 - MS4 Annual Report delivered to ADEQ
 
October 5, 2018 - Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
 
October 17, 2018 - Pima County Flood Control District Advisory Committee Meeting
 
October 18, 2018 - Stormwater Utility Commission, Regular Session Meeting
 
October 19, 2018 - National Night Out for Safety Awareness
 
October 22 and November 8, 2018 - SWUC Work Study Session, Strategic Plan Initiative
 
October 31, 2018 - SWPPP Inspector Refresher Course, full day class
 
November 8, 2018 - Pima Association of Governments Stormwater Management Working Group Meeting
 
November 14, 2018 - Wilson K-8 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair
 
November 15, 2018 - Stormwater Utility Commission, Regular Session Meeting
 
November 21, 2018 - Pima County Flood Control District Advisory Committee Meeting
 
Late November 2018 - La Cholla Road Widening Project, Pre-Construction Meeting (date TBD)
 
December 19, 2018 - Pima County Flood Control District Advisory Committee Meeting (typically to be Cancelled)
 
December 20, 2018 - Stormwater Utility Commission, Regular Session Meeting
 
January 8, 2019 -  La Cholla Road Widening Project, roadway construction begins
 
Stormwater Sr. Engineer Justin Turner announced the Stormwater meetings and events.
 
5.

Discussion of on-going Stormwater projects

 
a. Stormwater Management Program Public Outreach & Education
 
ADEQ Minimum Control Measure
 
Mr. Turner reminded everyone that outreach is an integral part of our annual reporting.
 
b. Update on the Nakoma Sky Project
 
5b Nakoma Sky Project
 
Mr. Turner reported that there is no new information regarding the future of the Nakoma Sky Project. The Final Plat had been recorded on August 7, 2018. This is important for the dedication of the soil-cement bank protection to Pima County. Pima County owns it and is now responsible for maintenance.
 
c. Update on the La Cholla Road Widening Project
 
5c La Cholla Blvd Widening Project
 
Mr. Turner reported on the La Cholla Road Widening Project which is tentatively scheduled to start January 7, 2019. He noted that 6 hotspots, or low water crossings, that were on our Capital Improvement Project list to be eliminated will be removed during construction. Stormwater Utility Project Manager John Lynch stated that during the course of the design it is important to note the Stormwater Utility had an opportunity to review and comment on the drainage plans for the improvements.
 
d. Future development along the La Cholla Corridor
 
5d La Cholla Corridor 1
 
5d La Cholla Corridor 2
 
Mr. Turner updated the Commissioners on the future development of about 1000 homes along the La Cholla Corridor.
 
6.

Discussion of Stormwater Financials

 
2018 July TOV Financials
 
The Stormwater financials were reviewed and discussed.
 
7.

Discussion of topics for October 22, 2018 SWUC Work Study Session

 
PW STRMWTR Annual Work Plan FY 18-19
 
STORMWATER UTILITY BUDGET MGMT PROJECTIONS_FY 2020_09252018_DRAFT
 
Topics for the Work Study Session were discussed. It was agreed upon to make rate analysis a part of the discussion of potential Strategic Initiatives. 
Public Works Assistant Director Aimee Ramsey gave an overview of what the topics could be, considering what is in the General Plan or what the Commissioners think should have been in the General Plan. We are looking to develop outcomes that the Commissioners, representing the community, would like to see the Stormwater Utility address and make priorities.
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 
Agenda items for the next Stormwater Utility meeting were discussed and approved with the following changes:
Agenda Item 3. Discussion of Stormwater meetings and events
Agenda Item 4. Discussion of on-going Stormwater projects - Update on the status of grant application for Highland Wash
Agenda Item 5. Discussion of Stormwater Financials
Agenda Item 6. Discussion and possible action on Stormwater Work Study Session Topic recommendations.
 
NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 15, 2018  LOCATION: HOPI CONFERENCE RM  TIME: 4:00 P.M.
 
ADJOURNMENT
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair DeSantis and seconded by Commissioner Hawkinson adjourn the meeting at 5:02 P.M.

Motion carried, 5-0.