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.
Chair Frederick Wayand called the meeting to order at 4:01 P.M.
PRESENT: |
Frederick Wayand, Chair Michael DeSantis, Vice Chair Joan Brown, Commissioner Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner David Parker, Commissioner |
There were no speakers at this time.
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.
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.
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.
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September 26, 2018 - Water Utility Commission, Water Conservation Subcommittee, SWU Water-Harvesting Presentation |
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September 30, 2018 - MS4 Annual Report delivered to ADEQ |
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October 5, 2018 - Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory Committee Meeting |
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October 17, 2018 - Pima County Flood Control District Advisory Committee Meeting |
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October 18, 2018 - Stormwater Utility Commission, Regular Session Meeting |
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October 19, 2018 - National Night Out for Safety Awareness |
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October 22 and November 8, 2018 - SWUC Work Study Session, Strategic Plan Initiative |
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October 31, 2018 - SWPPP Inspector Refresher Course, full day class |
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November 8, 2018 - Pima Association of Governments Stormwater Management Working Group Meeting |
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November 14, 2018 - Wilson K-8 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair |
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November 15, 2018 - Stormwater Utility Commission, Regular Session Meeting |
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November 21, 2018 - Pima County Flood Control District Advisory Committee Meeting |
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Late November 2018 - La Cholla Road Widening Project, Pre-Construction Meeting (date TBD) |
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December 19, 2018 - Pima County Flood Control District Advisory Committee Meeting (typically to be Cancelled) |
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December 20, 2018 - Stormwater Utility Commission, Regular Session Meeting |
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January 8, 2019 - La Cholla Road Widening Project, roadway construction begins |
Stormwater Sr. Engineer Justin Turner announced the Stormwater meetings and events.
Mr. Turner reminded everyone that outreach is an integral part of our annual reporting.
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.
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.
Mr. Turner updated the Commissioners on the future development of about 1000 homes along the La Cholla Corridor.
The Stormwater financials were reviewed and discussed.
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.
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.
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.