The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session January 8, 2008. Directors in attendance were Chairman Urban Eberhart, Larry Bland and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were Janeice Jump, Ben George, Barbara Pettit, Ken Hasbrouck, Keli Bender and Legal Counsel Jeff Slothower.

The Agenda was approved as presented with the addition of Executive Session with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

Director Urban Eberhart executed his Oath of Office.

This being the time for the reorganization of the Board a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the nomination of Urban Eberhart, Chairman and Jim Schnebly Vice Chairman. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck was appointed Secretary-Manager for 2008 with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously.

Jeff Slothower was appointed Legal Counsel for 2008 with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously.

The minutes of the December 4, 2007 and December 14, 2007 meetings were approved by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to water update Ken Hasbrouck explained inflows to the reservoirs have decreased with the cold weather. Ken continued explaining with the current snow pack and reservoir capacity all indications are that all reservoirs should fill with a continued wet weather pattern.

Ken Hasbrouck reported no maintenance update explaining crews are on layoff and will be recalled as soon as weather permits.

Moving to KCWP Update Ken reported a KCWP meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2008.

Barbara Pettit distributed the 2008 USBR Overhead Rate for review explaining approval has been received from the USBR.

Barbara Pettit apprised the Board the Exit Conference with the State Auditor's Office is schedule for January 16, 2008. Discussion followed with Urban Eberhart and Larrry Bland appointed to attend.

Moving to New Business there were no segregations presented for pre approval.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a request from Kittitas County for an easement for a school bus turnaround at the end of Tozer Road. Discussion followed with the consensus Legal Counsel contact Kittitas County.

Ken Hasbrouck requested approval for the purchase of an excavator. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland authorized the purchase of an excavator in the sum of $139,083.10. The motion passed unanimously.

The 2008 USBR O & M payment in the sum of $184,000.00 was presented for approval. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the USBR O & M payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a Turnout Permit request from Eamon/Lynn Sullivan Sec. 28 Twn. 18 Rng. 19. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Turnout Permit as requested. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck requested approved to purchase two ditchrider trucks through the State Bid. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the request as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented the invoice for payment of the F350 Truck in the sum of $17,620.20 for approval. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the payment as requested. The motion passed unanimously.

The 2008 WSWRA Dues in the sum of $18,692.17 was presented for approval. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved payment of the 2008 WSWRA Dues as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to Other Business Barbara Pettit presented an update on FDIC and other protection for all KRD funds and investments. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly authorized Urban Eberhart to sign the MOU with Cascade Irrigation District. Ken Hasbrouck presented updated information from his meeting with Dick Haapala on the Horseshoe/Morrison project

With a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland the Board adjourned to Executive Session for 15 minutes at 1:48 p.m. to discuss legal matters. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:03 p.m. with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

Upcoming Meetings:
Jan. 9th River Ops. Yakima
Jan. 9th SOAC Yakima
Jan. 16th Exit Conference KRD
Jan. 21st KCWP KRD
Jan. 25th Joint Board Yakima
Jan. 28th WTWG Yakima

The Summary Vouchers for December expenses Vouchers #29310 & 29312 & 29560-29679 in the sum of $172,058.27 were approved with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. 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.

Urban Eberhart - Chairman

Kenneth J. Hasbrouck - Secretary-Manager

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