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Vote: 4 - 0 Carried |
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DISCUSSION ON THE ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY WATER QUALITY BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM
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Water Quality Lead Operator Adam Pence reviewed the following:
- Responsibilities of the Water Quality and Backflow section
- Regulatory agencies
- EPA sampling requirements
- Non-regulated sampling
- Monitoring changing rules
- 2018 Consumer Confidence reporting
- Backflow prevention program
- Compliance monitoring
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding item # 2. |
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FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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Mr. Abraham explained the limit of three members per commission subcommittee. No meetings have occurred since the election of four members and this is a proactive measure.
Rick Reynolds offered to step down from the Finance Subcommittee this year. He hopes to join next year. |
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Piña reported on the following: Peter Abraham awarded Best Manager; State Land annexation on hold; Town Administrative Services Director/CFO Stacey Lemos resignation; internal/external recruitment for Police Chief; staff directed to hire landscape architect to determine golf course repurposing options. |
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SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS |
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FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE - Commissioner Tustison had no report. |
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WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair Campbell reported that the group met last week to discuss action items for the Subcommittee. They determined the following tasks: 1) create a welcome kit for new residents 2) reduce outdoor water usage and 3) research usage for potential excess reclaimed water.
The group will meet in September or October. |
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STAFF REPORT |
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FINANCIAL REPORT
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Ms. Kiel reported on the following financials as of June 30, 2019:
- Budget to actual revenue comparisons for potable, reclaimed, GPF and service fees
- Budget to actual expense comparisons for personnel, Administration, Water Resources and operations
- Budget to actual comparisons for capital projects and debt service
- Customer service update
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WATER SUPPLY AND USAGE REPORT
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Mr. Abraham presented the water production information for the Countryside and Oro Valley service areas. |
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
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Mr. Jacobs reviewed the following projects: Oracle and Hardy wheeling station; High Mesa Hydropneumatic tank replacement; MAG meter wells and boosters; Nakoma Sky production well; La Reserve PRV station; backflow retrofit of fire protection systems; operations office improvements; valve replacement program; well upgrades and improvements; La Cholla widening and water modifications; and the Northwest Recharge and Recovery Delivery System. |
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Mr. Abraham reviewed the following:
- Upcoming meetings
- Upper Colorado Basin snowpack comparisons from 2016 through July 31, 2019
- Lake Powell water levels for the past five years
- Reclaimed water costs and clarification
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UPCOMING MEETINGS |
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WATER NEWS |
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - No items discussed.
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CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.
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ADJOURNMENT
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