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GLENDfE Commission
Oasis Water Campus
7070 W.Northern Avenue
October 2,2013
6:00 P.M.
FINAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER—5:58 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: Present- Commissioners Ruth Faulls, Robert Gehl, Jonathan Liebman,
Paul Romanek,Roger Schwierjohn, and Chair Ron Short
Staff: Craig Johnson, P.E.; Doug Kukino; John Henny; Javier Setovich; Jacques Brados;
Tom Gill; Mark Fortkamp; Susan Matousek; Kerri Logan; Dawn Saxman; Thomas
Relucio; and Miriam O'Neal
III. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE — Chair Ron Short reviewed the opportunity for audience
members of the public to address the Water Services Advisory Commission. No
audience members accepted.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 — Miriam O'Neal, WS
Management Aide, received approval of the meeting minutes. Action: Passed by
unanimous vote
V. CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION ON DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS — Susan
Matousek, Revenue Administrator, provided an update on the City of Glendale's process
for handling"Delinquent Accounts". Information only,no action taken
VI. BY-LAWS — Discussion took place regarding separate by-laws and the members
determined the Water Services Advisory Commission will follow the established
guidelines as defined in Ordinance No. 2850 New Series. Motion made to accept: Comm.
Schwierjohn, motion seconded Comm. Liebman. Action: Passed by unanimous vote
VII. MISSION STATEMENT
Committee Mission statement - "Insure quality, safe and reliable water services at
justifiable rates for the citizens of Glendale through policy and strategy recommendations
to the City Council". Motion made to accept: Comm. Gehl, motion seconded: Comm.
Romanek. Action: Passed by unanimous vote
City of Glendale
Water Services Department•7070 West Northern Avenue•Glendale,AZ 85303•(623)930-4100
October 2,2013
Water Services Advisory Commission Final Minutes
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VIII. WATER SERVICES TOUR INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY Discussion and
touring dates were picked by the Commission to tour the Water Services Department.
Tour dates: 10/16 morning and 10/17 afternoon. Action: Tour dates established
IX. WATER SERVICES ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Craig Johnson, Water Services
Executive Director, explained each of the division and responsibilities within the Water
Services Department. For information only, no action required
X. FY 14 COST OF SERVICE Craig Johnson and Dawn Saxman, Water Services
Financial Administrator, provided updates for the Water Services Department budgets.
Update on Fiscal Year 14-15 will be placed on future agenda after Council has reviewed.
For information only, no action required
XI. PRIORITIZATION OF TOP 3 ITEMS FROM THE STATUS REPORT ON THE
2012 CTF ON WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS Commission members -more time was requested before final
prioritization of top three items. Craig was asked to give top three items for Water
Services Department. Action taken: Item carried forward to next agenda
XII. CALL FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioners would like to have an item
providing further information on financial items and discussions. Action: Information
requested
XIII. NEXT MEETING: November 6, 2013 6 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to adjourn was made and seconded by majority voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Re:$ectfully submitted,
r iriam O'Neal, Recording Secretary