Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 5, 2002
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on November 5, 2002. Directors in attendance were Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Vice Chairman Brad Haberman, Larry Bland, Jim Schenbly and Urban Eberhart. Also in attendance were Ben George, Janeice Jump, Jack Carpenter, Carol Ready, Barbara Pettit and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
The Agenda was approved with the addition of an Executive Session with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Jim Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously.
The October 1, 2002 minutes were approved as corrected with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented an O & M update explaining the examination of the canal liner in the Sunlight Waters area by Dick Haapala, CH2Mhill, indicates a settled area along the joints and sidewall and recommended repairing the crack with a special concrete mixture until a contractor can evaluate the area. Mr. Carpenter distributed a current cost estimate on the Skyhook Project and explained the Project is progressing very well with completion possible this year if the weather holds.
Mr. Carpenter distributed the USBR Reservoir Status report and information on weather forecasts explaining the information will be monitored every two weeks with decisions made on incubation flows in conjunction with precipitation information available.
Moving to KCWP update Carol Ready explaining KCWP has been working on the water quality complaint procedure and how to deal with irrigators return flows into canal systems. Carol apprised the Board the BPA Phase III funding agreement is ready for signatures. Carol explained the funding is available and she will be hiring a water quality position. Carol apprised the Board she has a draft letter to WSWRA to request assistance with Legislative language to authorize KCWP to become a Joint Board.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on the USBR 1146 Wasteway Public Safety and Maintenance alternatives explaining Dick Haapala, CH2Mhill, has reviewed the alternatives and supports the Impact Type Stilling Basin. Mr. Carpenter further explained Dick Haapala has asked the USBR to consider maximum flow issues in the river and the KRD SCADA be included at the 1146 control radial gates.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the rollup doors have been installed at the Pumping Plant. Mr. Carpenter explained P&H Morris personnel installed the 300 hp motor hoist on October 16th. Mr. Carpenter presented updated information on the pumping plant electric motors explaining he is continuing research on repair and replacement options for the electric motors.
Continuing under Old Business Mr. Carpenter presented updated information on the Tucker Creek Fish Passage explaining he and Hank Fraser have prepared proposed License Agreement language for submission to the USBR.
Mr. Carpenter presented a YRBWEP KRD conservation plan update explaining Roger Satnik hosted field tour with USBR NEPA compliance officers and viewed the laterals and proposed re-regulating reservoir location.
Barbara Pettit apprised the Board a CD matured November 4th and presented rates. Discussion followed with the consensus it be reinvested for 90 days at Sterling Savings.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board all insurance and bonds have been moved to Conover Insurance. Mr. Carpenter further apprised the Board the Insurance Company has settled with Jim Mapes and Elizabeth Cline for damages from the washout.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented a notice for the Board of Equalization. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman set the date of the Board of Equalization for December 10, 2002 starting at 1:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter requested setting budget workshop dates. Discussion followed with the consensus it be placed on the December agenda.
Mr. Carpenter presented a petition of nominations received by the time specified with the required signatures for Jim Schnebly. As no other petitions were submitted a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland declared Jim Schnebly elected. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the PSE Crossing Permit Sec. 23, Twn. 17, Rng. 17. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the PSE Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he submitted KRD’s crossing permit language to the USBR and requested they address the excessive time the USBR takes for the permit approval process.
Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for pre approval subject to meeting the general guidelines from: Bruce Bulloch Sec. 11 Twn. 18 Rng. 17; Bonnie Jensen Sec. 3 Twn. 18 Rng. 18; David Tozer Sec. 32&33 Twn. 17 Rng. 19 ; A. W. Johnson Estate Sec. 13 Twn. 17 Rng.17 ; Arlene Rosenberg Sec. 7 Twn. 18 Rng.19; Laurin Mellergaard Sec. 32 Twn. 18 Rng. 19 . A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the second half USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,892.78. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,892.78. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Mark Charlton Crossing Permit Sec. 26, Twn. 18, Rng. 19. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Mark Charlton Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Paul & Clint Weaver Turnout and Crossing Permits Sec. 9, Twn. 18 Rng. 18; Sec. 34; Twn. 19 Rng. 18; Sec. 34 Twn. 19 Rng. 18. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Paul & Clint Weaver Turnout and Crossing Permits as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
November 7th Stanford Reaches Study CWU
November 13-15th WSWRA Conference Leavenworth
November 14th Ed Sullivan Court Yakima
November 26th KCWP Board Meeting KRD
November 29th Joint Board Yakima
December 2-5th NWRA Conference Tucson
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter presented the Tammy Walton Crossing Agreement Sec. 36 Twn. 18 Rng. 19. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Tammy Walton Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session for 15 minutes at 1:58 p.m. to discuss legal issues with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:13 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 September expenses Vouchers #21196 & 21197 & 21573-21710 in the sum of $223,229.65 were presented for approval. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
All Business having concluded the meeting adjourned.
Edward R. Wakkuri – Chairman
Jack W. Carpenter - Secretary – Manager