The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session December 6, 2005. Directors in attendance were Chairman Jim Schnebly, Vice Chairman Larry Bland, Urban Eberhart, Brad Haberman and Ed Wakkuri. Also in attendance were Kathleen Satnik, Roger Satnik, Janeice Jump, Barbara Pettit, Kenneth Hasbrouck and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.

The agenda was approved with the addition of Executive Session with a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.

Director Jim Schnebly executed his Oath of Office and Bond.

This being the time for reorganization of the Board Larry Bland was elected Chairman and Ed Wakkuri was elected Vice Chairman with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Brad Haberman appointed Kenneth Hasbrouck Secretary-Manager and John Gilreath Legal Counsel for 2006. The motion passed unanimously.

The minutes of the December 6th and December 15th, 2005 meetings were approved by a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a water update explaining the snow pack is near normal with the reservoir content below normal.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a maintenance update explaining crews are on winter layoff.

Kathleen Satnik apprised the Board KCWP apprised the Board the KCCD plant sale is in progress. Kathleen explained there is a KCWP Board meeting scheduled for January 14th at the KRD office. Kathleen apprised the Board DOE is stating they will no longer approve bills for lab maintenance due to auditing problems. Kathleen continued explaining she sent a letter to DOE requesting clarification on the lab maintenance costs. Kathleen presented results from DOE on the turbidity logger in Wilson Creek just above the Yakima River explaining the KCWP turbidity loggers are reporting lab quality results and very scientifically sound data. The 2006 Inter Local Agreement for Cascade Irrigation was presented for signatures.

Moving to USBR Overhead Rate Barbara Pettit distributed the 2006 overhead proposal being submitted to the USBR for review and discussion. Discussion followed with the consensus the proposal be submitted as presented.

Ken Hasbrouck presented updated information on the George Lems Short Plat explaining he contacted George Lems and requested information on an easement for adjacent landowners. George Lems stated the easement for adjacent landowners would be available for a price. Ken requested direction from the Board. Discussion followed with the consensus the George Lems Short Plat will not be approved with a landowner charging a fee for an easement.

Moving to New Business Mr. Hasbrouck presented the Gregory Brooks Sec. 31 Twn. 19 Rng. 18 and the Russell Arnott Sec. 20 Twn. 18 Rng. 19 land divisions for pre-approval subject to meeting the general guidelines. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the land divisions as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hasbrouck presented information on shot plat fees for review and discussion. Lengthy discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman increasing short plat fees from $60.00 per lot to $120.00 per lot effective January 4, 2006. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hasbrouck presented the 2006 WSWRA Dues in the sum of $19,065.95 for approval. A mtoion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the WSWRA Dues as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hasbrouck presented the 2006 USBR O & M Payment in the sum of $183,500.00. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the USBR O & M Payment as presented.

Mr. Hasbrouck presented an Overnight Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy for review and discussion. Discussion followed with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approving the Overnight Travel Expenses Reimbursement Policy as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to Other Business Ken Hasbrouck requested approval for Paul Green 75 hours and Keli Bender 14.5 hours, in excess of the authorized carryover, to be carried over to 2006 and reimbursed at the 2005 rate. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri authorized the carry over of hours as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the December, 2005 bill for Jack Carpenter. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hasbrouck apprised the Board there are Board Meeting Minutes being mailed as requested to landowners. Discussion followed with the consensus the minutes are now available on the KRD website and requests for mailing of Board Meeting Mintutes will be provided when a self adressed stamped envelope is provided. Mr. Hasbrouck apprised the Board Dave Murillo will be leaving the Yakima Office.

The 2006 non union wages were approved as follows with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck $56,000.00 Per Year Plus Longevity
Keli Bender $400.00 Per Month
Barbara Pettit $125.00 Per Month
Tina Webster $100.00 Per Month
Paul Green $100.00 Per Month
Roger Satnik 3% ($.62)Per Hour

Upcoming Meetings:
January 10th NPDES Hol Holmes
January 11th River Ops USBR
January 24th KCWP KRD

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 1:58 p.m. for 15 minutes to discuss Legal Matters with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2.13 p.m. with a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman authorized Larry Bland, Chairman, and John Gilreath, Legal Counsel to sign the draft agreement for water rights settlement in the Aquavella Matter and the side agreement with the Nation and City of Ellensburg contingent upon all parties that are listed as signatory signing the same. The motion passed unanimously.

The Summary Vouchers for November expenses Vouchers #26660-26719 & 26722-26774 in the sum of $226,201.87 were approved by a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.

The Directors monthly vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.

All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.

Larry Bland - Chairman

Kenneth J. Hasbrouck - Secretary-Manager

Return to Board Meeting Page

Return to KRD Homepage