Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Richard Davis, Chair Richard Reynolds, Vice Chair Anne Campbell, Commissioner Shanna Weagle, Commissioner |
| EXCUSED: | Javier Arriaga, Commissioner Winston Tustison, Commissioner |
There were no speakers.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Weagle and seconded by Commissioner Campbell to approve the July 13, 2015 minutes.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
Mr. Saletta gave a Power Point presentation and update on the Central Arizona Project water. Mr. Saletta mentioned there were no shortages declared to CAP Water in 2016 however there is potential for shortages in 2017 and higher potential in 2018. Deliveries to municipal water users are not impacted but excess water and agricultural deliveries will be affected.
There was discussion about the 11% increase in CAP water cost, if a shortage is declared for 2017. Mr. Saletta mentioned there was a fund in the CAP project where some of the monies could be utilized for the shortages. There was discussion about additional future CAP water, groundwater and reclaimed water deliveries in the future and the 5,500 AF sustainable groundwater production rate.
Mr. Saletta presented a Water Quality TDS and Water Hardness map. He pointed out Tucson Water's blending CAP delivery points to the Oro Valley and Countryside Service areas.
Mr. Saletta gave a brief update regarding Colorado River Water Supply for Lake Powell and Lake Mead elevations and monthly Streamflow maps for Arizona and Colorado.
Mr. Saletta gave a brief explanation of the Historic and Projected Water Use by Source of Supply Graph Year 1997 thru 2030.
Mr. Saletta displayed a map of Metro Water's proposed CAP pipeline alignment. Oro Valley Water Utility could potentially partner with Metro Water in the proposed pipeline for future CAP water deliveries. Staff will continue to update the commission.
No formal action was taken or required.
3. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON ARIZONA POWER AUTHORITY POST-2017 HOOVER POWER REALLOCATION (B. Jacklitch)
Mr. Jacklitch presented a Power Point regarding Arizona Power Authority Post 2017 Reallocation.
Review: -APA Reallocation Timeline -APA Hoover Post 2017 Reallocation Analysis and Next Steps -Tentative Review and Approval Schedule
There was discussion about APA's long-term contract and bill crediting with Tucson Electric Power. Mr. Jacklitch mentioned the importance of the agreement. No formal action was taken or required.
Ms. Seng gave an update on Water Rates Analysis.
-Review: Groundwater Preservation Fees
-Review: 2015 Water Rates Analysis (Next Steps)
-Review: Draft Schedule
There was discussion to include for consideration a fine or fee for wasting water. This item will be discussed at the next Finance Subcommittee meeting and the Conservation Subcommittee.
There was also discussion about bringing on more CAP water sooner or within a 5 year period.
No formal action was taken or required.
Councilmember Hornat was not present.
There was no meeting.
Commissioner Davis reported that the Conservation Subcommittee did not meet but a meeting was planned in October with Mike Todem from Stormwater.
-Your Voice/Our Future: All public comments have been received reviewed and incorporated. This report is 90% complete.
Commissioner Davis mentioned several Study Sessions and Public Hearings scheduled by Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council.
-10/12: Conservation Subcommittee Agenda Items
-Penalties for wasting water -Drought Response Plan -Stormwater policies related to water conservation
Commissioner Reynolds mentioned that the WR Subcommittee met to discuss "Your Voice/Our Future" and recommendations were forwarded to staff. There was also discussion about future agenda items.
Ms. Seng gave an update on the Customer Service report for FY 14-15
-Actual Meter Installations: 155 -Actual Service Units: 315
Customer Service for Report Months of 7/31/2015 & 8/31/2015
-Actual New Meter Installations as of 8/31/15: 31
-Actual Service Units as of 8/31/15: 47
-Estimated Meter Installations for FY 15-16 based on two month tracking: 185 meters
-Projected Meter Installations for FY 15-16: 215
-Projected Service Units for FY 15-16: 250
AMI Meter Installations: 18,184. There are approximately 1,000 meter left. Residential: 600 -Commercial/Irrigation meters: 400
Project completion date: March 2016
Water Conservation Audits: FY 15-16: 18
AquaHawk: Total registered accounts FY 15-16: 2,076. Most customers have not established leak alerts but staff will be contacting customers to promote enrollment in AquaHawk and the importance of establishing alert thresholds.
Mr. Jacklitch reported on Capital Projects:
-Countryside service area: The water main is complete and operational.
-Design Projects:
-Tangerine Road water main: This project is approximately 90% complete. This is an RTA project. The Tangerine Road west toward I-10 is scheduled to begin next year. The town's Department of Infrastructure Services (DIS) will manage the road improvement.
Lambert Lane & La Canada: Installation of a 12-inch water main. Design phase is 90% complete. This project is being coordinated with DIS road design.
-Upcoming Design:
-La Cholla: Widening to 4 lanes from Hardy Rd. to Tangerine Rd. Once this project reaches Oro Valley some existing water mains may have to be relocated. This project is scheduled to begin CY 2017.
Mr. Saletta gave an update on the Potable & Reclaimed Water.
-Water Production Year to Date graph as of September 8, 2015: -Reclaimed Water, CAP water (CS & OV) and Groundwater (CS & OV) production levels.
-Water Production graph Years 2014 and 2015: Total deliveries
There has been significant decreases in water use as compared to last year at this time.
9/16: T.C. meeting: -Agenda item -Boards and Commissions relating to comments at Council meetings.
9/18: MPA breakfast, Attendees -Commissioner Weagle and Conservation Specialist Karn Boyce
10/01: State of the Town -Contact staff to make reservations
10/07: T.C. meeting
10/12: W.U.C meeting
There were no speakers.
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MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Reynolds and seconded by Commissioner Campbell to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION carried, 4-0.