Cancelled due to illness until further notice.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
MEETING
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April 5, 2022, at 6:00 PM
Naco AZ 85620

AGENDA

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion and possible approval for the meeting minutes of 1/31/2022.

NEW BUSINESS

Orientation and questions with new board member Jesus E. Guerrero.

Discuss the bylaws of NSD.

Discuss the budget process and upcoming workshops regarding finance and payments.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Comments by the public are usually limited to three minutes per person.

MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS

PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), the Naco Sanitary District does not, by reason of a disability, exclude from participation in or deny benefits of services, programs, or activities, or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Minutes of meetings or appropriate supporting documentation available upon written request to:

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 755
Naco, AZ 85620
Voice Mail: (520) 432-7910

POSTED BY: Charles Behney NSD Director

POSTED ON: 4/4/2022 11:00 AM online

POSTED AT: Naco Fire Station; United States Post Office, Naco

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
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February 1, 2022, at 6:00 PM
Naco AZ 85620

MINUTES

The meeting was called to order at 6:09 PM. Present: Charles Behney, Stephen Dey, Andrew A. Foster, Robert Orlowsky, excused.

OLD BUSINESS

The minutes of January 20, 2022 were presented to the board. Mr. Dey made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Behney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Mr. Dey recalled the tabled motion to obtain a line of credit. Mr. Dey made a motion for NSD to obtain a credit line. Mr. Behney seconded this motion, which then passed unanimously.

Mr. Dey reported that Ripple LLC had almost completed the installation of the new flowmeter at the WWTP lagoons. Mr. Behney mentioned the status of NSD with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Behney presented a nomination letter for the NSD board, which was submitted by Jesus E. Guerrero to serve as an appointed director of NSD.

Mr. Dey made a motion to accept the letter of Mr. Jesus Guerrero to serve as a director on the NSD. Mr. Behney seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Dey made a motion to accept and appoint Mr. Guerrero to the board, which was seconded by Mr. Behney.

Mr. Jesus Guerrero was unanimously accepted to the Naco Sanitary District board as an appointed director, effective immediately.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Behney thanked the efforts of Mr. Foster in working to find another member to serve on NSD. Mr. Foster stated that Mr. Guerrero will be a great asset to the board and community.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.

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Stephen T. Dey

Naco Sanitary District Chair February 1, 2022

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Naco, AZ 85620

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NSD Meeting February 1, 2022

 

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
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February 1, 2022, at 6:00 PM
Naco AZ 85620

AGENDA

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion and possible approval for the special meeting minutes of 1/20/2022.

Discuss credit line and possible approval.

Discussion of the current status of the flowmeter costs and installation.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion and possible acceptance of a nomination letter from Jesus E. Guerrero to become a Naco Sanitary District board member and director.

Discussion and possible approval to appoint Jesus E. Guerrero to the Naco Sanitary District board.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Comments by the public are usually limited to three minutes per person.

MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS

PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), the Naco Sanitary District does not, by reason of a disability, exclude from participation in or deny benefits of services, programs, or activities, or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Minutes of meetings or appropriate supporting documentation available upon written request to:

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 755
Naco, AZ 85620
Voice Mail: (520) 432-7910

POSTED BY: Charles Behney NSD Director

POSTED ON: 1/31/2022 8:00 PM online

POSTED AT: Naco Fire Station; United States Post Office, Naco

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
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January 20, 2022, at 6:00 PM
Naco AZ 85620

MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM. Present: Charles Behney, Stephen Dey, Andrew A. Foster, Robert Orlowsky, excused.

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Dey made a motion to approve the last meeting minutes, which was seconded by Mr. Behney. The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Dey reported that the old flowmeter needed to be replaced. Mr. Jacobsen recommended Ripple LLC for the procurement and installation of the flowmeter. The final quote is $19950, for real time online monitoring of the flow.

Mr. Behney asked if the reserve fund was available for this quote. Mr. Dey affirmed this, and added that Ripple, LLC is waiting for one back ordered part to complete this installation.

Mr. Behney made a motion to complete the Ripple LLC contract as written. Mr. Dey seconded the motion, which then passed unanimously.

Mr. Dey spoke about the need for a payroll account, as recommended by Monika Patience, CPA. National Bank is assisting this, as NSD needs to provide three signatories for this account. The three signers will be the CPA, Chair, and Vice Chair. Mr. Behney made a motion to open an account with National Bank, with the three signers. Mr. Dey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Mr. Dey spoke about the need to seek a credit line. Mr. Behney made a motion to seek a line of credit, and Mr. Dey suggested that this be tabled for the next meeting. NSD will apply for lines of credit. Mr. Behney motioned to table this until the next meeting, which was seconded by Mr. Dey. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Dey spoke about the need for a merchant account for online billing and direct deposits. Mr. Behney made a motion to obtain a merchant account for online billing and direct deposits, which Mr. Dey seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Foster and Mr. Dey noted that there was interest in a new member being appointed, but this was not an agenda item. Mr. Behney made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Dey. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM.
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Stephen T. Dey
Naco Sanitary District Chair
January 21, 2022
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P.O. BOX 755
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NACO SANITARY DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING AUDIO 1-20-2022

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
MEETING MINUTES
September 7, 2021, at 6:00 PM
3853 S Towner Avenue
El Centro Community Center
Naco AZ 85620

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM. Present: Charles Behney, Stephen Dey, Andrew A. Foster, Robert Orlowsky, excused.

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Dey reported on the status of the WWTP lagoons and current mitigation efforts. Mr. Jesus Haro, Public Works Director for the City of Bisbee will supply a backhoe and crew, as part of the Inter-Governmental Agreement between NSD and the City of Bisbee. Stormwater inflows into Naco manhole covers is an issue that will be addressed in the near future, after successful mitigation efforts.
Mr. Dey made a motion to approve the last meeting minutes, which was seconded by Mr. Behney. The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Dey reported that NSD Site Operator, Mr. Ron Jacobsen indicated that the old flowmeter was no longer operational, and was no longer tracking the flows accurately. Mr. Jacobsen recommends a new flowmeter.

Mr. Dey requests that any new flowmeter system be capable of upgrades and any additions needed for the WWTP. Mr. Behney suggested use of the reserve fund, and Mr. Dey agreed to explore this option with the County Treasurer, as part of the plant infrastructure.

Mr. Behney made a motion to upgrade to a new and modern flowmeter, and any and all necessary improvements according to Mr. Jacobsen’s recommendations, not to exceed $7500. Any expenditure over $7500 will be revisited by the board. Mr. Dey seconded the motion, which then passed unanimously.

Mr. Behney spoke about the Bisbee/NSD IGA and the agreement to have a backhoe crew.

Mr. Behney reported on his expenses and reimbursement, including payment to Kelsey Collins for $180 during two days at the WWTP.

Mr. Dey made a motion to paid the bills in the amounts owed and presented. Mr. Behney seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Behney reported about the current cattail abatement. Mr. Dey recommended putting Kelsey on staff as a temporary employee.

Mr. Dey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 PM. The meeting adjourned.

Minutes Approved on January 20, 2022.

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Stephen T. Dey
Naco Sanitary District Chair January 20, 2022

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
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January 20, 2022, at 6:00 PM
Naco AZ 85620

AGENDA

ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION

THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Charles Behney, Stephen Dey, Robert Orlowsky, Andrew Foster, NSD Directors.

AGENDA DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS

Read and approve the minutes for 9/7/2021.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion and possible approval of Ripple LLC contract, re: data collection infrastructure upgrades, including flow-meter and equipment installation.

Discussion and possible approval of National Bank payroll account.

Discussion and possible approval of line of credit.

Discussion and possible approval of merchant account for online customer payments and direct deposits.

Comments by the public are usually limited to three minutes per person.

MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS

PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), the Naco Sanitary District does not, by reason of a disability, exclude from participation in or deny benefits of services, programs, or activities, or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Minutes of meetings or appropriate supporting documentation available upon written request to:

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 755
Naco, AZ 85620

 

POSTED BY: Charles Behney NSD Director

POSTED ON: 1/19/2022 6:00 PM online

POSTED AT: Naco Fire Station; United States Post Office, Naco

TO:
Naco Sanitary District

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is hereby terminating Consent Order, Docket No. APP-02-20, issued on July 17, 2020. The Order is being terminated for the following reason(s):

1. On July 19, 2020, documentation of funding sources and contractors to be used to comply with this Order was received by ADEQ.

2. On July 6, 2021 a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) detailing a maintenance plan including preventative measures to ensure that vegetation is removed from the ponds, pond banks, and pond banks was received by ADEQ.

3. On July 10, 2021, documentation and photographic evidence that the remains of the heavy liner have been removed from the second and third ponds was received by ADEQ.

4. On August 10, 2021 documentation that the fence was repaired was received by ADEQ.

5. On December 12, 2021, documentation that all vegetation (salt cedars, reeds, bottlebrush, mesquites, cattails, and cactus) had been removed from the banks and inside of all four ponds, perimeter, and maintenance road was received by ADEQ.

6. On December 12, 2021, an evaluation and documentation of the integrity of the banks of the ponds and a plan to return the ponds to the permitted conditions within three-hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days of this Order’s effective date was received by ADEQ.

ISSUED this 12/15/2021.

Randall Matas, Deputy Director
Water Quality Division
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

Naco Consent Order Termination

Audio Recording of Naco Sanitary District meeting held on 9-07-2021.