Citizens Water Advisory Committee Goodyear Public Works 4980 S 157th Ave Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 5:01pm by Chairman Brown.
Meeting was called to order at 5:01pm by Chairman Brown.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Lynette Keating, Commissioner; Elena Ross, Commissioner; Tracy Tran, Commissioner; Greg Brown, Commissioner; Robert Shirey, Commissioner; Sheri Trapp, Commissioner; Chad Gallegos, Commissioner; Teresa Kuleff, Alternate; Rodie Purcell, Alternate
- Staff Present:
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- Ray Diaz, Water Resources and Sustainability Manager
- Barbara Chappell, Water Services Director
- Andrew Pirrone , Water Conservation Coordinator
- Silvana Burgos, Water Resources Planning Advisor
- Craig Lynch, Stormwater Superintendent
- Sumeet Mohan , Public Works Director
- Jared Askelson, Finance Director
- Tony Mena, Public Works Deputy Director
- Ryan Bittle , Finance Manager
- Lisa Melton , Senior Project Manager
- Christopher Aniol, Solid Waste Supervisor
- Gustavo Plascencia, Solid Waste Supervisor
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
No public comments.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizens Water Advisory Committee meeting on July 9, 2025.
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizens Water Advisory Committee meeting on July 9, 2025.
MOTION BY Commissioner Robert Shirey, SECONDED BY Commissioner Elena Ross
to approve the draft minutes of the Citizens Water Advisory Committee on July 9, 2025
- AYE:
- Commissioner Lynette Keating, Commissioner Elena Ross, Commissioner Tracy Tran, Commissioner Greg Brown, Commissioner Robert Shirey, Commissioner Sheri Trapp, Commissioner Chad Gallegos
Passed - Unanimously
2.
PRESENTATION OF UTILITY RATE STUDY BY FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager, presented the preliminary rate model designed to project the future utility rate structure over a 10-year planning horizon. The model incorporates a proposed 6.75% increase in water rates and a 5.50% increase in wastewater rates, addressing both operational requirements and capital improvement needs. It also includes an 8.0% increase in solid waste service rates. Additionally, the model explores the implementation of a dedicated funding source for stormwater services, which would be introduced through a phased-in rate structure. Based on these assumptions, the cumulative estimated monthly bill impact for customers in 2026 is projected at 7.3%. This preliminary model provides a critical foundation for informed decision-making, helping ensure the long-term financial sustainability of essential utility services while balancing the impacts on ratepayers.
Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager, presented the preliminary rate model designed to project the future utility rate structure over a 10-year planning horizon. The model incorporates a proposed 6.75% increase in water rates and a 5.50% increase in wastewater rates, addressing both operational requirements and capital improvement needs. It also includes an 8.0% increase in solid waste service rates. Additionally, the model explores the implementation of a dedicated funding source for stormwater services, which would be introduced through a phased-in rate structure. Based on these assumptions, the cumulative estimated monthly bill impact for customers in 2026 is projected at 7.3%. This preliminary model provides a critical foundation for informed decision-making, helping ensure the long-term financial sustainability of essential utility services while balancing the impacts on ratepayers.
3.
DISCUSSION ON COMMITTEE MEMBER TERMS
Staff informed the committee of the membership term limits outlined by the committee by-laws and discussed the possibility of reappointment for an additional term.
Staff informed the committee of the membership term limits outlined by the committee by-laws and discussed the possibility of reappointment for an additional term.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
The next meeting of the Citizens Water Advisory Committee is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Goodyear Public Works at 4980 S 157th Ave, Goodyear, AZ, 85338.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Silvana Burgos, Board Secretary |
Date:___________________ Approved at Citizens Water Advisory Committee Meeting held on __________, 2025. |