The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session December 6, 2005. Directors in attendance were Chairman Jim Schnebly, Vice Chairman Larry Bland, Urban Eberhart, Brad Haberman and Ed Wakkuri. Also in attendance were Kathleen Satnik, Roger Satnik, Paul Green Janeice Jump, Ben George, Bob Main, Barbara Pettit, Kenneth Hasbrouck and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.

The agenda was approved with the addition of Executive Session 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 Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Brad Haberman declared the Board of Equalization open. The motion passed unanimously.

The minutes of the November 8, 2005 meeting were approved by a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a water update explaining the snow is looking good with the reservoir content low with required releases being made.

Paul Green presented a maintenance update explaining maintenance will continue as long as weather permits. Layoff will start with volunteers with December 30, 2005 the official layoff date.

Kathleen Satnik apprised the Board KCWP is continuing work on the 319-grant agreement.

Moving to New Business the West Ridge Ranches Sec.26/27 Twn.18 Rng.17; Demil Short Plat Sec. 25 Twn.18 Rng.17; Markus Short Plat Sec.30 Twn. 18 Rng. 19; Bailes Short Plat Sec. 31 Twn.18 Rng.20; Denmark Short Plat Sec.35 Twn.17 Rng.19 and Coons Short Plat Sec. 35 Twn. 17 Rng. 19 land divisions were presented for approval subject to meeting the general guidelines. A motion from Urban Eberhart and by Larry Bland approved the land divisions as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines with Westridge Ranches subject to a provision for water delivery to the Hazlett property and additional information on the Markus Short Plat. The motion passed unanimously.

Deviating to Other Business Ken Hasbrouck introduced Mike Nienaber representing Wallace Ranches. Mike addressed the Board regarding repairs Wallace Ranches is requesting to their property resulting from the April, 1995 Landslide Debris Flow including replacement of old existing road and alter or removal of drain water from the property. Mike continued explaining their land is landlocked without the replacement of the road. Discussion followed with the consensus the information will presented to Dick Haapala, CH2Mhill, for review.

Returning to the Agenda Ken Hasbrouck presented crossing permits for Clint Swanstrum, Ron Shaff and Mert Purnell and a turnout request from Mert Purnell. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland approved the crossing permits and turnout request as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck distributed a letter from Taneum Canal Company addressing the Insurance Premiums owed KRD. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart authorized the Insurance Premiums owed by Taneum Canal Company be removed in exchange for no past years office expenses submitted for payment by Taneum Canal Company. The motion passed unanimously.

The USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,892.78 was presented for approval. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the USBR CDR payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

The 2006 Compu Tech Maintenance Agreement was presented for approval. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland approved Level 2 of the 2006 Compu Tech Maintenance Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.

The 2006 Budget was discussed with the recommendation it be moved to a Special Meeting December 15th at 10:00 a.m.

The 2006 DOE Drought Payment in the sum of $7,623.14 was presented for approval. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the DOE Drought Payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to Other Business Barbara Pettit distributed information on a CD maturing at Sterling Savings. Discussion followed with the consensus the CD be reinvested for 90 days at Sterling Savings.

Upcoming Meetings:

December 8th River Ops. USBR

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 2:10 p.m. for 25 minutes to discuss Legal Matters with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2.35 p.m. with a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

The Summary Vouchers for September expenses Vouchers # 26537-26660 in the sum of $229,842.53 were approved by a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.

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

As there were no objections to the 2006 assessment roll a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri closed the Board of Equalization and approved Resolution 2005-6. The motion passed unanimously.

All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.

Jim Schnebly - Chairman

Kenneth J. Hasbrouck - Secretary-Manager

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