Minutes of Regular Meeting October 1, 2002
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on October 1, 2002. Directors in attendance were Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Vice Chairman Brad Haberman, Larry Bland, Urban Eberhart and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were Ben George, Carol Ready, Jeneice Jump, Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
The Agenda was approved with the addition of an Executive Session with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously.
Deviating to KCWP Update Carol Ready explained she will be doing water quality sampling tomorrow and a couple of times after that for this year. Carol further explained she is working on hiring a partime employee utilizing DOE grant funds to work on water quality sampling, report writing and data entry. Carol explained BPA Phase III funding ended yesterday and the new funding begins today with applications due for Surf Board funding today. Carol explained Ben George has been instrumental in getting the Governor to attend a luncheon in Ellensburg and meet with local agricultural representatives and she has been invited to give a presentation. Carol then presented the information she will be presenting at the Governor’s luncheon. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board a draft water quality complaint procedure has been distributed for review and comments. Mr. Carpenter further explained the KCWP Board has given Carol authorization to work with WSWRA on specific language regarding KCWP becoming a Joint Board.
Returning to the agenda the September 3rd and September 19th minutes were approved with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Water Update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the year to date precipitation is over 100% of normal with reservoirs at 120% of average total capacity. Mr. Carpenter explained KRD is planning to operate until October 15th as long as water demand is there. Mr. Carpenter presented updated information on the skyhook pipeline project explaining the project is going as planned. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the new doors are installed at the pumping plant. Mr. Carpenter explained he is pleased with the way fall maintenance is progressing.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Puget Sound Energy has asked if KRD would consider PSE installing a gas pipeline in the bottom of the KRD earth lined canal from Indian John upstream as may be needed. Discussion followed with the consensus that the Board would not consider the request.
Mr. Carpenter presented updated information on Tucker Creek explaining the USBR still has unacceptable language in their latest draft.
Mr. Carpenter suggested KRD and Hank Frazer provide the USBR with acceptable language for their consideration. Discussion followed with the consensus Mr. Carpenter submit the proposed acceptable language to the Board for their review prior to submitting the language to the USBR.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he and Ed Wakkuri, Bob Main and Dick Haapala met with Jerry Jacoby, Ray Newkirk, Jim Esget and John Evans to discuss the USBR request for additional NEPA data and the resulting $3,000.00 increase in CH2Mhill’s bid to do the Feasibility Study. USBR personnel will walk the project to see what actual NEPA data would be required. Mr. Carpenter further explained there was discussion regarding coordination between Manastash natural flow users and YRBWEP for combined lateral improvements to address both KRD’s Conservation Plan on lateral SB 13.8 and creek water delivery in that same lateral. Mr. Carpenter explained there could be no impact to KRD financially or to KRD’s entitlement for such a relationship to be possible.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the Bruce Wilson Crossing Permit Sec. 12 Twn. 17 Rng. 17. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Bruce Wilson Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he will be attending the WSWRA Conference in Leavenworth November 13th – 15th.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Brad Haberman has been representing KRD at the Big Bend Local Work Group. Brad Haberman presented updated information from the Big Bend Local Work Group explaining the group is comprised of representatives from Kittitas and Grant Counties and they are currently working on preparing a new application and guidelines and criteria for prioritizing projects for funding through NRCS. Discussion followed with the consensus Brad Haberman be appointed KRD’s representative to the Big Bend Local Work Group.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Robert Morrell Crossing Consideration explaining it is at the outlet of Morrison Siphon to access property that is land locked. Mr. Carpenter further explained one access would be with a free standing bridge and an alternate access would be for authorization to access the property via a road along the upgrade side of the Main Branch Canal utilizing a short section of KRD R-O-W near Morrison Canyon Road. Mr. Carpenter further explained Al Rooks has requested a one-year extension for access for auto/light truck in conjunction with the sale of the property to Robert Morrell. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Robert Morrell Crossing Consideration subject to the final location and that the design/construction has no impact on KRD facilities. The motion passed unanimously. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the one-year extension for auto/light truck access in conjunction with the sale of the property to Robert Morrell. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board there is a Dam Operator Training and Maintenance Workshop being offered in Yakima December 9th – 13th and requested Ron Jarmin, Dave Hosmer and Chris Sandvig be authorized to attend. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland authorized Ron Jarmin, Dave Hosmer and Chris Sandvig attend the Dam Operator Training and Maintenance Workshop. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented an Ellensburg Telephone Company Crossing Agreement Sec. 18 Twn. 17 Rng. 18 A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the Ellensburg Telephone Company Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for preapproval subject to meeting the general guidelines from: Bulloch Short Plat Sec.11, Twn. 18, Rng.17; Patrick Hand Sec. 5 Twn.18, Rng. 18; Roger Boyd Sec. 7, Twn. 18, Rng. 19. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the segregations subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Rudolph and Janet Nau Crossing Permit Sec. 8 Twn. 19 Rng. 16. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Rudolph and Janet Nau Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
October 4, 2002 Tri-Co. Yakima
October 7, 2002 Easton CFR Easton
October 7, 2002 Gov. Locke Ellensburg
October 17, 2002 WSWRA
October 21, 2002 River Ops Yakima
October 22, 2002 KCWP Board KRD
October 24, 2002 KCWP Meeting Sterling
October 25, 2002 Joint Board Yakima
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter suggested the possibility of the USBR History Van coming to Ellensburg. Mr. Carpenter will follow up on arranging for the USBR Van in Ellensburg.
The Board adjourned to Special Session for 15 minutes at 2:20 p.m. to discuss legal issues with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Ed Wakkuri announced a 5 minute extension at 2:35 p.m. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:40 p.m. with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.
The Summary Vouchers for August expenses Vouchers #21192-21195 & 21451-21516 & 21519-21571 in the sum of $158,792.98 were presented for approval. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Edward R. Wakkuri – Chairman
Jack W. Carpenter – Secretary-Manager