The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on October 7, 2003. Directors in attendance were Chairman Brad Haberman, Vice Chairman Urban Eberhart, Jim Schnebly, Larry Bland and Ed Wakkuri. Also in attendance were Janiece Jump, Ben George, Steve Lathrop, Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit, Carol Ready, Roger Satnik, Anna Lael and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Agenda with the addition of an Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.
The Minutes of the August 27th and September 2nd meeting were approved by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to water update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the five reservoir capacity is at 17% with inflows at 42% of normal and current discharge is 116% of normal and are scheduled to run through late October, 2003 to satisfy the senior water rights. Mr. Carpenter further explained flip- flop water is being transported to1146 and additional water to Taneum Creek for natural flow users.
Carol Ready presented updated information on the KCWP explaining work is continuing on KCWP becoming an accredited lab for turbidity, and possibly suspended sediment and bacteria. Carol explained contract negotiations are currently underway with Kittitas Reclamation District and the Kittitas County Conservation District to allow her to become the project manager for the Manastash Creek Project. Carol further explained Kathleen Satnik will be assuming more of the KCWP responsibilities including written reports required by DOE under the current grant agreement. Jack Carpenter distributed a draft agreement between the Kittitas Reclamation District and the Kittitas County Conservation District to allow Carol Ready to become the project manager for the Manastash Creek Project. Mr. Carpenter further explained the draft agreement has been provided to Legal Counsel John Gilreath for review.
Moving to Manastash Creek Users Update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Jeff Slothower will be responsible for working on the USBR Warren Contract Language and SEPA and NEPA project requirements and writing the O & M agreement for KRD approval.
Mr. Carpenter distributed the Union Proposal explaining a response to the proposal must be submitted by November 10th. Discussion followed with the consensus further discussion be moved to executive session.
Mr. Carpenter distributed a draft copy of water banking language from the work group explaining discussions are continuing and requested comments be submitted as soon as possible.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he received a signed letter from Jenny Kern granting KRD O & M easements for their pipeline. Discussion followed with the consensus Legal Counsel review the letter and provide guidance on appropriate easement language for KRD which could be applicable for all new pipelines.
Moving to YRBWEP Update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board a letter has been received from the USBR stating the Conservation Planning phase of the Yakima River Basin Conservation Program has been completed.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for pre-approval subject to meeting the general guidelines:
Edgar Martinez Sec. 13 Twn. 18 Rng. 19; Wright Short Plat Sec. 20 Twn. 17 Rng. 20; High Valley Ranchettes Sec. 36 Twn. 18 Rng. 17. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Edgar Martinez, Wright Short Plat and High Valley Ranchettes as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Baker Petrolite request to submit a letter to EPA regarding jurisdictional issues. Discussion followed with the consensus a letter of response be submitted as requested. Anna Lael entered the meeting at this time.
Deviating to Old Business a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the Agreement between Kittitas Reclamation District and the Kittitas County Conservation District for Carol Ready to become the project manager for the Manastash Creek Project. The motion passed unanimously.
Returning to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the Norman & Rae Bullen Siphon Turnout Request Sec. 20 Twn. 20 Rng. 14. A motion from Ed Wakkuri approved the Norman & Rae Bullen Siphon Turnout as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the WSWRA Annual Conference is in Spokane December 3-5th. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Urban Eberhart authorized Jack Carpenter attend the WSWRA Conference. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Neil Wilson Crossing Agreement Sec. 1 Twn. 17 Rng. 19. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Neil Wilson Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the William Varney Crossing Agreement Sec. 20 Twn. 17 Rng. 20. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the William Varney Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Ken and Cathy Hash Crossing Agreement Sec. 20 Twn. 17 Rng. 20. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Ken and Cathy Hash Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Mark and Colleen Meyers Crossing Agreement Sec. 200 Twn. 17 Rng. 20 A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Mark and Coleen Meyers Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Ralph Katz Crossing Agreement Sec. 20 Twn. 17 Rng. 20. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Ralph Katz Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
October 8th River Ops USBR
October 9th NW Economic Associates KRD
October 16th Manastash Creek Ellensburg
October 27th Water Banking USBR
October 30th KCWP Ellensburg
Moving to Other Business Mrs. Pettit apprised the Board there are investments maturing on November 14th & 17th. Discussion followed with the consensus interest rates be obtained and Board members called for investment direction. Steve Lathrop entered the meeting at this time.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session to discuss Legal and Personnel issues at 1:50 p.m. for 10 minutes with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed Unanimously. Chairman Brad Haberman announced a 5-minute extension at 2:00 p.m. Chairman Brad Haberman announced a 10-minute extension at 2:05 p.m. Chairman Brad Haberman announced a 10-minute extension at 2:15 p.m. Chairman Brad Haberman announced a 30-minute extension at 2:15 p.m. The Board adjourned to Regular Session at 2:45 with a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland authorized a revocable license for a gauge station at Big Creek subject to approval of final language. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.
The Summary Vouchers for August expenses in the sum of $138,725.56 were presented for approval. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Bradley W. Haberman – Chairman
Jack W. Carpenter – Secretary-Manager