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MINUTES WATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 10, 2020 ONLINE ZOOM MEETING

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER - Chair McMillan called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Byron McMillan, Chair
	Rick Reynolds, Vice Chair
	Chuck Hollingsworth, Commissioner
	Charlie Hurt, Commissioner
	Tom Marek, Commissioner
	Robert Milkey, Commissioner
Absent:	Winston Tustison, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Peter A. Abraham, P.E., Water Utility Director
	Lee Jacobs, P.E., C.P.M., Engineering Division Manager
	Mary Rallis, CPA, Utility Administrator

CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 15, 2020 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Robert Milkey, seconded by Commissioner Charlie Hurt to approve the minutes as written.

			Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

	2.		DISCUSSION ON RECLAIMED WATER HISTORY, POLICY, FINANCING AND USAGE
			Mr. Abraham reviewed the following: - History ranging from pre-1996 through 2007 - Effluent policy and financing - Reclaimed water usage

	3.		DISCUSSION ON CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING
			Mr. Abraham reviewed the following information discussed at the coordination meeting between the Town of Oro Valley and Central Arizona Project (CAP): - Agenda - Colorado River water supply - Lake Mead 24-month study results - CAP rates under a shortage scenario - Interim guidelines expiration in 2026 and Arizona reconsultation process

	4.		DISCUSSION ON ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY CAPITAL PROJECTS
			Mr. Jacobs reviewed the following FY 2019/20 completed projects: - El Conquistador Booster rehabilitation - Naranja Reservoir rehabilitation - Well D-8 Hydrotank replacement - Well C-8 rehabilitation - La Reserve PRV construction - New mains and valves - Facility rehabilitation and upgrades Mr. Jacobs presented the following FY 2020/21 projects: - Allied Signal Reservoir replacement - Well rehabilitation of D1 and CS1 - Replacement of hydropneumatic tanks at High Mesa and Well F1 - Nakoma Sky retaining wall and well equipping - Steam Pump well equipping - La Cañada off-site electrical and discharge piping construction - Main valve replacements - Design of Woodshade Booster - PRV design at Rancho Sonora

	5.		TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Piña was unable to attend the meeting this evening. Mr. Abraham reported on her behalf stating that the Town Council adopted this fiscal year's budget.

	6.		SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS

		A.	FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE - No report.

		B.	WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE - No report.

	7.		STAFF REPORTS

		A.	FINANCIAL REPORT
			Ms. Rallis reported on the following financials: - Budget to actual revenue comparisons for potable, reclaimed, GPF and service fees - Budget to actual expense comparisons for personnel, operations and maintenance, capital and debt service - Fitch Rating bond upgrade to AA rating - Customer Service update

		B.	WATER RESOURCE USAGE REPORT
			Mr. Abraham presented the following: - Water production information for the Countryside and Oro Valley service areas - Bighorn fire water use

	8.		DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Abraham reviewed the upcoming meetings.

CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - No items discussed.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Commissioner Charlie Hurt, seconded by Commissioner Tom Marek to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 10th day of August, 2020. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2020.

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Danielle Tanner
Senior Office Specialist