STAFF PRESENT: Philip C. Saletta, Water Utility Director David Ruiz, Engineering Division Manager Robert Jacklitch, Project Manager
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Tustison and seconded by Commissioner Davis to approve the October 14, 2013 minutes.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Saletta mentioned that the Commission had taken action at the October meeting to recommend that Council move forward with the Notice of Intent and recommend the Preferred Financial Scenario as in the Water Rates Analysis Report. Mr. Saletta gave an overview of the schedule.
11/20: Town Council Meeting Notice of Intent to increase rates
01/15/2014: Public Hearing adoption consideration of the proposed water rate increase
The Water Rates Analysis report will be published on Granicus and the Town's website after Town Council approval. No action was required on this item.
Mr. Saletta gave a Power Point presentation on the Water Utility Impact Fees. He will be asking the Commission to consider making a recommendation to Council regarding the land use assumptions and infrastructure improvement plan in the Impact Fees Report. Mr. Saletta distributed Appendix (E) outlining the Alternative Water Resources Expansion/Potable Water System Expansion Related Capital Improvements projects. He pointed out that the water utility was in good financial condition and has collected the appropriate impact fees in the past and that growth continues to pay for itself.
Mr. Saletta reviewed the Land Use Assumptions -Infrastructure Improvements Plan -Map outline of the Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Projects/Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund Projects and Approval Process Schedule.
Vice Chair Tustision commented that the Finance Subcommittee reviewed everything with Staff and felt that everything was in order.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Tustison and seconded by Commissioner Reynolds move to recommend that Council approve the Land Use Assumption and the Infrastructure Improvements Plan in the Oro Valley Water Utility Development Impact Fees Study dated October, 2013.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Saletta briefed the Commission on the Enhanced Aquifer Management proposal developed by Arizona Department Water Resources (ADWR) stakeholders.
This proposal includes a significantly higher increase in cut to the aquifer.
The increase can include a cut to the aquifer to as much as 20%. Mr. Saletta explained that this cut could have a significant impact to our Central Arizona Project water.
Letters of concerns were sent by Southern Arizona Water Users Association, Tucson Water and Arizona Municipal Water Users Association.
-Review: ADWR Concerns -Water Level declines -Recharge locations with respect to recovery wells (1 mile greater) -Meeting Safe Yield -Hydrologic disconnect
-Review: ADWR Proposal. Mr. Saletta also mentioned that there was opportunity to work with ADWR in the stakeholders process.
-Review: Water User Concerns
-Review: ADWR Stakeholder process - Mr. Saletta mentioned that ADWR Stakeholders will respond to all concerns raised by the water providers such as cuts to the aquifer and recovery wells. Staff will participate in this process.
No action was required or taken on this item.
The Commission unanimously agreed to cancel the December Water Utility Commission meeting
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Vice Chair Tustison cancel the December 2013 Water Utility Commission meeting.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
The Commission unanimously agreed to cancel December 9th Water Utility Commission Meeting.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Vice Chair Tustison to cancel the December 9th Water Utility Commission meeting.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (Councilmember Hornat) |
Council member Hornat reported on the Naranja Park $2.3 million project and infrastructure development. Completion schedule: January 2015
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Mr. Saletta reported on Customer Service - October 2013 -Total Metered Connection as of 10/31/2013: 18,852 -Projected Metered Installations for FY 13-14: 200 -Actual New Meter Installations as of 10/31/13: 40 -Actual EDU's as of 10/31/13: 56 -Total Meter Replacements as of 10/31/13: 77 -Current: 25 -Total: 6,673
Water Audits as of 10/31/13: 53 -Current: 13
Mr. Jacklitch reported on CIP Projects: -Continue Tucson Water CAP Wheeling of additional 500 AF. 400 AFY Tucson Water CAP wheeling to Oro Valley, Northern and Hardy Road and an additional 100 AFY Tucson Water CAP wheeling to Countryside Service area.
Design Projects - Valve replacement program completed. -Reclaimed Facility - Installation of retention basin liner, header wall and pipe outlet revisions were completed.
-Well CS 2 design for new security wall was completed.
-Energy Efficiency Program -Undergoing well flow meter replacement and system efficiency program for all booster pumps
Mr. Ruiz reported on Potable and Reclaimed Water System - October 2013: -Total Annual Water Production -2012-13 Monthly Water Production Report -Daily Demand Operations Report and Precipitation -2012-2013 Reclaimed Water Deliveries - October 2013
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT (P. Saletta) |
Mr. Saletta reported on:
-Arizona Streamflow - October 2013
-Colorado Streamflow - October 2013
-Arizona Snow Pack - November 6 2013
-Colorado Snow Pack - November 6 2013
-Inflow into Lake Powell - October 2013
-Colorado River Water Supply Report Total Content - October 28.13
Interview panel - Councilmember Hornat, Chair Milkey, P. Saletta Water Utility Director Interview schedule: 11/14 and 11/15. Mr. Saletta also mentioned that Commissioner Davis will be reappointed to a second term with the Water Utility Commission at the December 4th Town Council meeting..
Chair Milkey presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vice Chair, Winston Tustison and Commissioner, John Hoffmann for their service on the Water Utility Commission.
11/20: Town Council Meeting 12/04: Town Council Meeting - Public Hearing on Impact Fees 12/12: Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Chair Milkey encouraged the Commission to listen to the Public Hearing on Granicus.
There were no speakers present.