The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session December 5, 2006. Directors in attendance were Chairman Larry Bland, Urban Eberhart, Paul Weaver and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were Janeice Jump, Anna Lael, Sherry Swanson, Paul Green, Roger Satnik, Bob Main, Barbara Pettit, Ken Hasbrouck and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.

The Agenda was approved as presented with a motion from Urban Eberhart seconded by Jim Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver opened The Board of Equalization. The motion passed unanimously.

The minutes of the November 6, 2006 meeting were approved by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to water update Ken Hasbrouck presented a water update explaining the inflows to the reservoirs have decreased with the cold weather. Ken continued explaining the snowpack and reservoir capacity are above normal.

Paul Green presented a maintenance update explaining fall work is continuing as scheduled.

Moving to KCWP Update Kathleen presented the 2006 water quality data. Kathleen apprised the Board KCWP did not receive a DOE 319 Grant for 2008 and the 2007 Interlocal Agreements and contribution letters will be mailed later in December.

Deviating to New Business Anna Lael and Sherry Swanson, Kittitas County Conservation District, presented information on the installation and relocation of a measuring device and requested authorization for use of KRD Roads. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver authorized the relocation of measuring devices and use of KRD roads requested by KCCD. The motion passed unanimously. Anna discussed access on the KRD South Branch Canal for the proposed construction of Keats, Jensen and Manastash diversion explaining additional information will be presented at a later date. Anna Lael and Sherry Swanson left the meeting at this time.

Returning to Old Business Bob Main requested the 2007-2009 Union proposal yearly increases be calculated based on the average of the step 5 wages. Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart authorizing the 2007-2009 Union proposal yearly increases is calculated based on the average of the step 5 wages. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board the PSE Gas Pipeline will be finalized with the completion of minor adjustments.

Moving to New Business Ken Hasbrouck presented the following land segregations for pre approval subject to meeting the general guidelines. Jason Ireland Sec 02 Twn. 19 Rng. 18; Patrick Machale Sec. 27 Twn. 20 Rng. 14; Christopher Gaidos Sec. 29 Twn. 17 Rng. 20; Richard Busch Sec. 29 Twn. 17 Rng. 20; James Treat Sec. 1 Twn. 17 Rng. 19. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hasbrouck presented the 2006 2nd half USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,892.78. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the USBR CDR payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hasbrouck presented the 2007 DOE LID payments in the sum of $7,623.14. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the 2007 DOE LID payments as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hasbrouck presented a Certificate of Records Destruction for review and signatures.

Mr. Hasbrouck distributed information on the proposed Pumping Plant screens. Discussion followed with the recommendation discussion continue at the 2007 Budget meeting.

Barbara Pettit requested approval for Paul Green to carry over annual leave time in excess of the authorized carry over to be used in 2007 and paid at 2006 rate. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly authorized the annual leave carry over as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to Other Business Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board the YTAHP contract is complete and the cost exceeded the contract by approximately $853.64. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver authorized the estimated cost of $853.64 exceeding the YTAHP Contract with the stipulation no additional costs will be authorized for reimbursement to Carol Ready or YTAHP. Continuing under Other Business Ken Hasbrouck requested approval for office closure December 26th through 28th. Discussion followed with the consensus the office closure be approved. The 2007 Budget proposal was discussed with the consensus a special meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. December 19th.

Upcoming Meetings:
Dec. 7th Emergency Readiness Cle Elum
Dec. 8th River OPS Yakima

The Summary Vouchers for October expenses Vouchers #28049-28165 in the sum of $150,169.18 were approved with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.

As there were no objections to the 2007 Assessment Roll the Board Of Equalization was closed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2006-3 was approved by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.

The Directors monthly vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.

All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.

Larry Bland - Chairman

Kenneth J. Hasbrouck - Secretary-Manager

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