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Minutes for Citizen Water Advisory Committee


Citizens Water Advisory Committee
Goodyear Public Works 
4980 S. 157th Ave 
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 5:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes
 
CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order by Ray Diaz, Water Resources Manager, at 5:03pm.
 
ROLL CALL
Present:
Lynette Keating, Commissioner; Elena Ross, Commissioner; Robert Shirey, Chair; Sheri Trapp, Co-Chair; Chad Gallegos, Commissioner; Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner; Rodie Purcell, Commissioner; Jill Rhodes , Alternate; Walter Coley, Alternate
Staff Present:
  • Ray Diaz, Water Resources and Sustainability Manager
  • Andrew Pirrone , Water Conservation Supervisor
  • Silvana Burgos, Water Resources Planning Advisor
  • Barbara Chappell, Water Services Director
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
 
BUSINESS
 
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
Agenda item moved to item #2 during meeting

Approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee meeting on September 9, 2025. 
 

MOTION BY Co-Chair Sheri Trapp, SECONDED BY Chair Robert Shirey to approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee meeting on September 9, 2025.

AYE:
Commissioner Lynette Keating, Commissioner Elena Ross, Chair Robert Shirey, Co-Chair Sheri Trapp, Commissioner Chad Gallegos, Commissioner Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner Rodie Purcell

Passed - Unanimously

 
2.
SELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR
Agenda item moved to item #1 during meeting.
 

MOTION BY Commissioner Rodie Purcell, SECONDED BY Commissioner Elena Ross to elect Robert Shirey as Chairman of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee. The motion carried as follows

AYE:
Commissioner Lynette Keating, Commissioner Elena Ross, Chair Robert Shirey, Co-Chair Sheri Trapp, Commissioner Chad Gallegos, Commissioner Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner Rodie Purcell

Passed - Unanimously

 

MOTION BY Chair Robert Shirey, SECONDED BY Commissioner Rodie Purcell to elect Sheri Trapp as Co-Chair of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee. The motion carried as follows:

AYE:
Commissioner Lynette Keating, Commissioner Elena Ross, Chair Robert Shirey, Co-Chair Sheri Trapp, Commissioner Chad Gallegos, Commissioner Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner Rodie Purcell

Passed - Unanimously

 
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PROPOSED UTILITY RATES

While no members of the public were present to provide comments on the proposed utility rates, the Committee discussed their recommendation to Council on the adoption of the proposed utility rates. The Committee discussed the importance of the proposed rate structure for the long-term financial sustainability of essential utility services.
 
4.
REVIEW WATER CONSERVATION PLAN

The Committee continued discussions on the draft water conservation plan that is focused on addressing water conservation needs for the near future.
 
5.
PRESENTATION BY STAFF ON SOIL AQUIFER TREATMENT FACILITY (SAT SITE)

Ray Diaz, Water Resources Manager, presented on the City's underground water storage facility, known as the SAT Site. Mr. Diaz explained the significance of the site to the City's water portfolio, and discussed future proposed improvement plans maximize its water resources benefits while making it a community amenity.
 
6.
PRESENTATION BY STAFF ON COLORADO RIVER

Agenda item not disucussed due to lack of time.
 
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, December 10, 2025 at Goodyear Public Works at 4980 S 157th Ave, Goodyear, AZ, 85338.
 
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Shirey adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by:

 

__________________________
Silvana Burgos, Board Secretary


Date:___________________

Approved at Citizens Water Advisory Committee Meeting held on __________, 2025.