Office of Secretary
Minutes of Regular Meeting
December 2, 2003
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation Distrtict met in Regular Session on December 2, 2003. Directors in attendance were Chairman Brad Haberman, Vice Chairman Urban Eberhart, Larry Bland, Ed Wakkuri and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
The Agenda was approved as presented with a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.
This meeting having been convened and being recognized as the Board of Equalization as advertised will be recognized as the Board of Equalization until closed. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri declared the Board of Equalization open. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Old Business the minutes of the November 4th and November 25th, 2003 were approved as presented with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented a water update explaining precipitation from October 1, 2003 to date is 154% of average with snow in the upper and lower basin above normal. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the Keechelus Dam repairs are continuing as scheduled.
Kathleen Satnik presented updated information on the Kittitas County Water Purveyors explaining the application for accreditation for turbidity is being submitted. Kathleen continued explaining progress in continuing for KCWP becoming an accredited lab. Kathleen further explained there is funding available to landowners, through the current DOE Grant, for projects meeting the Task 3 grant criteria.
Moving to Manastash Creek Update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board comments were submitted on the MWH alternative #7 proposal.
Roger Satnik presented information on the 2003 NPDES Annual Report.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for pre approval subject to meeting the general guidelines from: Christen Short Plat Sec. 25, Twn. 18, Rng. 18; Willowbrook Farms Sec. 8, Twn. 18, Rng. 18; Helen Ross Sec. 9 Twn. 16, Rng. 20; Arvin Marchel Sec. 14 Twn. 17 Rng. 20. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented a bridge request from Jim Van de Venter Sec. 8 Twn. 18 Rng.19. Mr. Carpenter continued explaining this is a bridge KRD uses for ocassional operation and maintenance. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larrry Bland approved materials purchased by Jim Van de Venter and KRD would provide installation. The motion passed unanimously.
The USBR Keechelus Dam Payment in the sum of $184,240.00 was presented for approal. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Keechelus Dam payment as presented. The moition passed unanimously.
The USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,892.78 was presented for approval. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the USBR CDR payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter requested approval for closure of the KRD office December 22nd –26th. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the KRD Office closure as requested. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Stephen Klampher Crossing Permit Sec. 3 Twn.18 Rng. 18. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Stephen Kalmpher Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
December 2nd State Auditor Exit Conference KRD
December 2nd County Comm. Ridgeway Subdivision Courthouse
December 4th-6th WSRRA Spokane
December 12th Joint Board Yakima
December 16th Sp. Board KRD
December 18th Sp. Board Union KRD
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the MountainStar interest in potential use of KRD re-regulation ponds continues regarding working with KRD.
The 2004 Budget Proposal was distributed. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the 2003 actual expenses reflect expenses through October. Discussion followed with the consensus a Special Board Meeting be scheduled for December 16th to discuss the 2004 Budget Proposal.
The Summary Vouchers for October expenses Vouchers #23242-23382 In the sum of $138,627.85 were presented for approval. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
As there were no objections to the 2004 Assessment Roll, a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland closed the Board of Equalization and approved Resolution 2003-2. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll vouchers were presented for signatures and disbused accordingly.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Bradley W. Haberman – Chairman
Jack W. Carpenter – Secretary-Manager