Office of Secretary
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 6, 1998
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on January 6, 1998. Directors in attendance were Chairman John Scott, Urban Eberhart, Larry Bland, Paul Weaver and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit, Ben George, Janeice Jump and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Agenda with the addition of an Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.
Directors Paul Weaver and Larry Bland executed their Oath’s of Office and Bond’s.
This being the time for reorganization of the Board Paul Weaver was elected Chairman with Urban Eberhart as Vice Chairman by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland.
The motion passed unanimously.
A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart reappointed Secretary-Manager Jack Carpenter and Legal Counsel John Gilreath for 1998. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes of the December 2, 1997 and December 15, 1997 meetings were approved as amended by a motion from John Scott and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to water update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he did not receive the weekly storage status report explaining the storage has been at 68% for the past several weeks with inflows being released. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the USBR has distributed draft ramping rates to establish guidelines to incrementally change fluctuations to the river trying to keep at 1" to the hour rate. Mr. Carpenter further explained the impacts should be minimal and we should continue to monitor the draft rates.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he met with the Kittitas County Conservation District on December 16, 1997 to discuss the Water Quality/Watershed Program.
Moving to 1998 Budget Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the non-union salaries need to be approved for 1998. Lengthy discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by John Scott authorizing the GIS Position be increased to $11.75 per hour. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion continued with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland authorized a 5% increase for the Office Manager, Lands Clerk, Office Clerk, Field Supervisor and no increase for the Purchasing Agent for 1998. The motion passed unanimously. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart authorized a 20% increase for the Secretary-Manager for 1998. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 1998-1 authorizing interest earned on the USBR Emergency Fund be reinvested in the USBR Emergency Fund was presented for approval and signatures. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved Resolution 1998-1. The motion passed unanimously.
Continuing under Old Business Mr. Eberhart presented an overview of the Water Quality/Watershed Program explaining grant monies have been allocated through Bonneville Power Administration for distribution for water quality conservation projects. Projects in the Yakima River Basin were submitted as individual projects under one umbrella package. Mr. Carpenter further explained KRD projects in the sum of $400,000.00 were prepared and submitted by CH2MHILL under the umbrella package.
The January, 1998 LID/KRD drought payment to the Department of Ecology in the sum of $14,244.73 was presented for approval. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by John Scott approved the DOE payment in the sum of $14,244.73. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to New Business the 1998 WSWRA Dues in the sum of $11,544.72 was presented for approval. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by John Scott approved the 1998 WSWRA Dues. The motion passed with Jim Schnebly opposed.
The first half USBR O & M payment in the sum of $273,500.00 was presented for approval. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the USBR O & M payment in the sum of $273,500.00. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the appraisal, title report and applicable information will be submitted to the City of Ellensburg for consideration under the Ellensburg City Hall Relocation explaining KRD is located in the preferred zone of the relocation plan.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the office roof is leaking in several places and bids are being received. Discussion followed with the consensus the roof bids be considered in conjunction with the city hall relocation proposal.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the Dam Tenders Workshop is scheduled for February 9-13, 1998 in Bend, Oregon and requested authorization to send three personnel. Discussion followed with the consensus Mr. Carpenter be authorized to send three personnel.
Moving to Crossing Permits Chairman Paul Weaver turned the meeting over to Vice Chairman Urban Eberhart. Paul Weaver presented two crossing permits to be installed on property in Sec. 4, Tn. 18, Rg. 18 he recently purchased from Jim Burke.. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the crossing permits as presented by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously with Paul Weaver abstaining. Vice Chairman Urban Eberhart turned meeting back to Chairman Paul Weaver.
Upcoming Meetings:
January 9, 1998 Yakima River Operations Meeting
January 30, 1998 Yakima Joint Board
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he received a publication from the U.S.G.S. addressing the Yakima River Basin. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board by the end of January, 1998 Pete Garvin should have the Bristol Slide drain project package ready for submission to KRD and CH2MHILL for review. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he requested copies of the Draft Comprehensive Plan for review.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 2:50 p.m. with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by John Scott for 30 minutes to discuss Legal and Personnel. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 3:20 p.m. with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by John Scott. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Paul Weaver appointed Jim Schnebly and Urban Eberhart meet with the Taneum Board for review of the Taneum Canal Contract.
The Summary Vouchers for the month of November, 1997 expenses Vouchers #13193-13198 & 14201-14259 & 14261-143231 in the sum of $160,688.67 were presented for approval and signatures. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by John Scott approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly Payroll Vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
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Jack W. Carpenter - Secretary-Manager
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Paul Weaver - Chairman