Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

PRESENT:

Anne Campbell, Chair Byron McMillan, Vice Chair Chuck Hollingsworth, Commissioner Bill Leedy, Commissioner Robert Milkey, Commissioner Winston Tustison, Commissioner

ABSENT:

Thomas Kibler, Commissioner

STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Abraham, P.E., Water Utility Director
Shirley Kiel, Utility Administrator
Lee Jacobs, Engineering Division Manager
 
ALSO PRESENT:  Councilmember Piña

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MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leedy and seconded by Commissioner Milkey to approve the June 11, 2018 minutes as presented.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

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Mr. Abraham introduced Mitch Basefsky, Public Outreach Coordinator at CAP.

Mr. Abraham presented the following:
- CAP background information
- CAP System Use Agreement details
- CAP Use Agreement overall goals

Mr. Abraham explained the Utility is a member of the Water Quality standards stakeholders group charged with developing water quality standards for non-CAP water.

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Mr. Abraham reviewed the following:
- The Colorado River Compact of 1922
- Upper (Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico) and Lower Basin (Arizona, California and Nevada) states
- Lower Basin state entitlements 7.5 MAF for lower basin, 4.4 MAF apportioned to CA, 2.8 MAF to Arizona and 0.3 MAF to Nevada
- River water entitlements for Lower Colorado River Basin states, such as Arizona
- Current Colorado River 2007 shortage guidelines
- Current and proposed plan and reduction thresholds for each category

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Mr. Abraham reported staff is in the process of finalizing the draft. The infrastructure construction needs, timelines and costs will be reviewed.

Mr. Abraham presented the following:
- Proposed existing system improvement projects
- Proposed growth related projects
- Northwest Recharge and Recovery Delivery System Project

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tustison and seconded by Vice Chair McMillan to cancel the August 13, 2018 Water Utility Commission meeting.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

No report.

Commissioner Tustison stated the Finance Subcommittee will meet in September.

Chair Campbell stated the Water Resources and Conservation Subcommittee will meet in September.

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Ms. Kiel reported on the following financials as of June 30, 2018:
- Revenue is up due to the addition of meters and warm weather
- Expenses are in line with the overall budget. 
- Only 46% of the Capital funds have been spent due to delays in the Steam Pump Ranch well drilling and La Cholla widening projects
- Debt Service was paid in full as budgeted
- Customer Service updates on new meter installs, customer base and water audits performed
- New customer portal to go live in the fall

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Mr. Abraham reviewed the water production information for both the Countryside and Oro Valley Water service areas. The statistics illustrate the calendar year second quarter (January – June). He discussed the new wheeling station and Oracle and Hardy. The Utility is working with Tucson Water to increase CAP wheeling deliveries.

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Mr. Jacobs presented the following projects: Well E-2 with HP Tank and electrical panel upgrades; Golf View zone B1; CAP Wheeling at Oracle and Hardy; Well D11 Drilling project at Steam Pump; Countryside DVA replacements; West Lambert Lane 12-in main relocation; OV Community Center on hold; Water Plant 4 Reservoir coating

Mr. Abraham announced the upcoming meetings.

Mr. Abraham reported the Nakoma Sky Development final plat will be recorded after Town final review and approval.

No items discussed.

The next Water Utility Commission meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2018.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leedy and seconded by Commissioner Milkey to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Prepared by: Danielle Tanner Senior Office Specialist I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 9th day of July, 2018. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.