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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 11.16 WUCFD Minutes FF City of Apache Junction, Arizona City Council Chambers 300 E Superstition Boulevard Meeting Minutes Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Water Utilities Community Facilities www.ajwaterdistrict.org District P:(480)982-6030 Tuesday,November 16,2021 6:00 PM City Council Chambers A. Call to Order Chairperson Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m B. Roll Call Present 6- Chairperson Wilson,Vice Chair Rizzi, Boardmember Schroeder, Boardmember Nesser, Boardmember Evans, and Boardmember Gremmel Excused 1 - Boardmember Biggs Staff in attendance Bryant Powell, District Manager Matt Busby,Assistant District Manager Jennifer Pena, District Clerk Joel Stern, District Legal Counsel Mike Loggins, District Director Luiza Yordanova, District Superintendent Charles Briggs, Water District Project Manager Evie McKinney, Utility Billing Supervisor Rita Vineyard,Administrative Assistant Leslie DeReche, District Treasurer Al Bravo, Public Information Officer C. Agenda Items 1. 21-650 Approval of meeting minutes September 21,2021, special meeting October 5, 2021 and October 19, 2021. Vice Chair Rizzi made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 21,2021, special meeting October 5,2021 and October 19,2021.Boardmember Evans seconded. Yes: 6- Chairperson Wilson,Vice Chair Rizzi, Boardmember Schroeder, Boardmember Nesser, Boardmember Evans and Boardmember Gremmel No: 0 Excused: 1 - Boardmember Biggs City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Water Utilities Community Facilities Meeting Minutes November 16, 2021 District 2. 21-652 Presentation, discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 2021-011 an agreement to share costs for the feasibility study of Bartlett dam modification alternatives among multiple partners,through a Memorandum of Understanding, and Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District. Chairperson Wilson asked for a motion. Boardmember Evans made a motion that Resolution No.2021-011,an agreement to share costs for the Feasibility Study of Bartlett Dam modification among multiple partners and Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District,be approved.Boardmember Schroeder seconded. Yes: 6- Chairperson Wilson,Vice Chair Rizzi, Boardmember Schroeder, Boardmember Nesser, Boardmember Evans and Boardmember Gremmel No: 0 Excused: 1 - Boardmember Biggs District Director Loggins presented the agreement for the Salt River Project(SRP) Bartlett Dam feasibility study to raise the dam for the Verde river system.Apache Junction Water District was proposing to fund $250,000 per year, but was informed by SRP that they have enough money from the other entities participating and they are only requesting$100,000.This amount may go up if any of the other entities drop out of the study. The$2 trillion infrastructure budget that was recently approved by the federal government included the other half of the funding mechanism which was also approved.The SRP agreement should be approved December 5, 2021. It is a historic moment getting additional water supplies for Apache Junction for future land development. D. District Manager Report District Manager Powell reported on a presentation he gave to a community group about the upcoming state land development.At the presentation he was asked where the water for this development was coming from. Mr. Powell explained the city currently has enough water in its portfolio to provide water for the upcoming development.The city will be working with the Bureau of Reclamation and Salt River Project over the next three years on design work for future water acquisition.The full design of the state land is still at least 10 years out. Boardmember Evans expressed that we should make sure the community is told that the City of Apache Junction is not part of the Pinal Active Management Area which is experiencing water shortages due to the lower levels in Lake Mead. Mr. Powell agreed and explained the Phoenix Active Management Area,which the city is a part of, consists of a different geographical area and different water distribution and collections systems. Vice Chair Rizzi expressed the need to have open communication with the community and educate them on the future of water availability in Apache Junction and future land development Mr. Powell agreed and explained that for the next 3-8 years we have enough water to supply upcoming growth, but we have to plan where the water will come from for any development after that time. District Director Loggins commended the water board for doing a great job preparing for the future. Boardmember Nesser requested a standard statement for answering any questions or City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 Water Utilities Community Facilities Meeting Minutes November 16,2021 District concerns. Mr. Powell requested that Mr. Loggins come up with something to provide this information in the form of a packet including videos provided by Central Arizona Project and Salt River Project showing where our water is coming from. If a boardmember is unable to answer a question about the water supply, they should direct that citizen to Mr. Loggins. Mr. Loggins will also work on putting something together for the boardmembers. E. District Director Report 3. 21-653 Presentation, discussion and update on: • Water system District Director Loggins presented an update on the water system. On October 26, 2021 the district received numerous calls about low water pressure issues in the system. He thought there may have been a water main break, but no leaks were found. It took about 24 hours to figure out it was a gate valve failure that was located in the system where the distribution and transmission lines connect.The valve was replaced, no water was lost and customer water pressure was back to normal the next day. F. District Treasurer Report District Leslie DeReche presented the fiscal year to date revenues and expenditures. G. Adjournment Chairperson Wilson adjourned the meeting at 6 38 p m. ACCEPTED THIS_DAY OF . 2022 BY THE CHAIR PERSON AND DISTRICT BOARD OF THE WATER U ILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, (CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA). SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 9 DAY OF n , 2022. WALTER"CHIP"WILSON Chairperson ATTE T: EN IFER PE VA District Clerk City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 Water Utilities Community Facilities Meeting Minutes November 16,2021 District WATER UTILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Water Utilities Community Facilities District of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, held on the 16th day of November, 2021. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this day of 2022. J NNI R PEN Distr Clerk City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 4