MINUTES
ORO VALLEY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Thursday, February 21, 2019
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Vice Chair Michael DeSantis called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.
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PRESENT: |
Michael DeSantis, Vice Chair
Joan Brown, Commissioner
Richard Hawkinson, Commissioner
Joseph Cuffari, Commissioner
Jack Stinnett, Commissioner
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There were no speakers at this time.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hawkinson and seconded by Commissioner Cuffari approve the January 17, 2019 regular session minutes without any changes.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Chairman Fred Wayand was not in attendance. The Commissioners stated that they appreciated the service of Chairman Wayand, and also the insights that he brought to the Commission. It was also stated that he was a great individual to work with.
Commissioner Jack Stinnett and Commissioner Joe Cuffari introduced themselves to the Commission. The other Commissioners present introduced themselves to the new Commissioners.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hawkinson and seconded by Commissioner Brown approve Vice Chairman Michael DeSantis as the new Chairman of the Stormwater Utility Commission.
Motion carried, 5-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair DeSantis and seconded by Commissioner Cuffari approve Commissioner Joan Brown as the new Vice Chairman of the Stormwater Utility Commission.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Council Liaison Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey indicated that at this time she had no report from the Town Council Meeting.
Stormwater Division Manager Mike Todnem reported on meetings and events. Mr. Todnem mentioned that Section 404 was discussed at the Pima County Flood Control District meeting. Councilmember Jones-Ivey asked for a definition of 404 or Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Sr. Stormwater Engineer Justin Turner explained that Section 404 of the Clean Water Act designates protected WOTUS from dredging or fill materials. Furthermore, the Town is required by our MS4 Permit to visually monitor Stormwater discharges from outfalls into WOTUS. Mr. Todnem stated that at this time the State is looking to take over management responsibility from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Assistant Director/Public Works Aimee Ramsey stated that the Town filed the MS4 Annual Report on September 30, 2018 and we received the Approval Letter in January of 2019. Ms. Ramsey stated that this is the typical time frame.
Mr. Todnem reported on the project status. Stormwater Utility hopes to have this completed before monsoons this year.
Mr. Todnem spoke on the project status. The idea is to stop the water runoff from coming down the slope and direct it to a new catch basin system. Stormwater Utility hopes to have this project completed before monsoons this year.
Ms. Ramsey spoke on Stormwater Financials. Ms. Ramsey commented on the new Report format Stormwater Utility will be using starting with this meeting. Discussion ensued about the update to the DCM (Drainage Criteria Manual). Mr. Turner stated that there will be two phases. The first phase will be where the consultant looks at our current manual and makes specific recommendations for improvements or develops a scope of work, the second phase will be to prepare an updated DCM.
Future Agenda Items were discussed. There was a request to have a follow up on the NOI for Highland Wash.
Ms. Ramsey stated that in the future with the help of the Town Clerks office we will be standardizing the Agenda. The Agenda Items that change will be coming forward in the reports.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Stinnett adjourn the meeting at 5:00 P.M.
Motion carried, 5-0.