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PRESENT: |
Robert Milkey, Chair
Winston Tustison, Vice Chair
John Hoffmann, Commissioner
Elizabeth Shapiro, Commissioner
Richard Verlaque, Commissioner
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Richard Davis, Commissioner
Richard Reynolds, Commissioner
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STAFF PRESENT: Philip C. Saletta, Water Utility Director
Shirley Seng, Utility Administrator
David Ruiz, Engineering Division Manager
Robert Jacklitch, Project Manager
There were no speakers present.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Tustison and seconded by Commissioner Shapiro to Approve the April 8, 2013 minutes.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Ms. Seng reported that the antenna was installed on the tower at the Police Department on May 1st. On May 6th KE&G Construction began the installation of the meters. The following day, staff began installation of Smart Points. A total of 306 have been installed as of Friday, May 10th. A flyer was sent in April notifying the customers that staff would be in their vicinity in the next 2 months to replace their meters. As meters are replaced an FAQ pamphlet is left with the customer. This project will be completed by 6/30/13 bringing the total meter replacement to approximately 2400. A flyer promoting the AguaHawk web portal will be developed and will be included with the customer's door hangers. Training for customers in the Countryside has not yet been scheduled.
No Action was required or taken on this item.
Mr. Saletta reported that the Town's financial advisor made several additional recalculation and believes that a lower interest rate of 2% - 2.5% could be possible. We are looking at a probable 2% - 2.5% interest rate. The net present value of savings estimated could be $285,000 for the next six years. The same maturity date and terms of the bond refunding will remain the same.
The financial adviser adjusted our principal and interest payments to stabilize our total annual debt service.
This item will be presented to Town Council May 15, 2013. A copy of the Council Communication and Resolution was emailed to the Commission. No action was required or taken to on this item.
Mr. Jacklitch reported that this was the first year that 15-year Capital Improvement Program was included as part of the Town's budget and proceeded with the power point presentation. The 15-year Capital Improvement Program includes the wheeling of an additional 500 AF through Tucson Water system. Staff will be meeting with Tucson Water May 14th to discuss this process in detail.
A Water Distribution Delivery Study will be prepared.
Staff will continue to review these projects every year and some of them may move forward or back as the dynamics of the Town changes.This was an informational item only. No action was required or taken on this item.
Councilmember reported on:
-Annexation of Ina & Oracle
-Discussion with State land Annexation of 550 acres along Tangerine & Shannon to Thornydale
-Discussion with Pinal County Assessors possibility of Annexing 3 sections western side of Oracle 79.
5/15: Town Council Budget Approval
-Discuss Building Codes energy codes
Commissioner Tustison had no report.
Comissioner Verlaque had no report.
Commissioner Hoffmann had no report.
Ms Seng reported on Customer Service Report - April 2013
The following information is for FY 2012-13:
-Total Metered Installations as of 4/30/13: 18,782
-New Meter Installations as of 4/30/13: 191 Current month: 8
-EDU's as of 4/30/13: 240 Current month:11
-Meter Replacements as of 4/30/13: 316 Current month: 36
-Water Audits as of 4/30/13: 95 Current month: 9
Mr. Ruiz reported the following:
-Total Annual Water Production
-2012/13 Monthly Water Production Report
-Daily Demand and Precipitation - April 2013 Rainfall:1 Event
-Reclaimed Water Deliveries - April 2013
-Reclaimed Water System
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Colorado River Streamflow and Snow Reports |
Mr. Saletta reported the following:
-Streamflow reports for Arizona & Colorado -April 2013
-Arkansas Colorado Rio Grande Snowpack - May 1st.
-Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Western U.S. Snow Water Equivalent - May 13th
-Packet Information: Consumer Confidence reports - April 2013
-Assured Water Supply: Received designation from Arizona Department of Water Resources and will be signed end of May and renewed until 2023.
-Updated USGS - J. Hoffmann
-Presentation on Youth Education Program - K. Boyce
-Discussion IGA for Reclaim Water - 7.8.2013 meeting
-Schedule Water Resources Subcommittee meeting
-Cost of Service Study - September 2013
-Possible cancellation of WUC meeting in August
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Location: Kachina Conference Room Time: 6:00 p.m.