The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session December 7, 2010. Directors in attendance were Chairman Paul Weaver, Larry Bland, Jim Schnebly, and Urban Eberhart. Also in attendance were Janeice Jump, Keli Bender, Paul Green, Roger Satnik, Kathleen Satnik, Barbara Pettit, Ken Hasbrouck and Legal Counsel Jeff Slothower.

The Agenda was approved as presented with the addition of Executive Session by a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously.

The minutes of the November 9, 2010 meeting were approved with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

Deviating to New Business the Board of Equalization was set for December 29th at 10:00 a.m. with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

Returning to the Agenda and moving to water update Ken Hasbrouck distributed a system status report indicating reservoirs are above average with below average snow pack.
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Moving to maintenance update Paul Green apprised the fall work is winding down and temporary crews have been layed off.

Moving to KCWP Update Roger Satnik apprised the Board the public meeting was well attended. Jim Schnebly apprised the Board 2011 is an important compliance year and budget cuts have impacted staffing at DOE.

Moving to Bruton Pipeline Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board KRD comments have been submitted on the Bruton Pipeline Contract. Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board the Taneum Diversion is nearing completion.

Urban Eberhart presented updated information from YRBWEP III. Ken Hasbrouck presented an informational CD prepared by members of YRBWEPIII. Lengthy discussion followed.

Moving to delinquent accounts Legal Counsel Jeff Slothower apprised the Board one account remains in foreclosure with legal action continuing.

Ken Hasbrouck presented an insurance letter and agreement for review and discussion. Legal Counsel Jeff Slothower presented information from a discussion with representatives of the Insurance Company regarding the documents and recommends signing the documents.

Moving to Other Business Barbara Pettit presented updated information on the computer upgrade and presented draft single statements for review and comment explaining the new statement format will be sent in February, 2011. Discussion followed with the consensus the statement wording be changed to read the minimum payment will be $50.00. Barbara presented information on the Oce' color copy,fax,scan machine and requested authorization to enter into a 5 year lease agreement. Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland authorizing a 5 year lease on the Oce' color copy,fax,scan machine. The motion passed unanimously. Barbara Pettit presented information on the maintenance agreement with Compu Tech. Discussion followed with the consensus we continue at the Level 2 maintenance agreement with Compu Tech for $650.00. Discussion followed with the consensus to move forward with the proposed changes.

Moving to New Business Ken Hasbrouck presented a MOA accepting 2011 Union proposal for review and signatures. Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland authorizing signing of the MOA. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented the USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,737.52. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the USBR Construct Debt payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a notice for the Board of Equalization. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland set the Board of Equalization for 10:00 a.m. December 29, 2010. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck distributed the draft 2011 budget for review explaining updated expenses will be presented following the payment of November bills on December 10th. Discussion follows with the consensus a budget meeting be set for 10:00 a.m. on December 29, 2010.

Ken Hasbrouck presented the DOE LID payment in the sum of $3,199.17. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved payment of the DOE LID payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck requested approval for carryover of annual leave in excess of the allowed carryover to be paid at 2010 rate. A motion form Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the request for carryover of annual leave as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

With a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly the Board adjourned to Executive Session for 10 minutes at 2:25 p.m. to discuss pending and threatened litigation. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:35 with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

Upcoming Meetings: Dec. 6th River Ops. Yakima
Dec. 10th Joint Board Yakima
Dec. 17th YRBWEPIII Yakima
Dec. 29th Special Board KRD

The Summary Vouchers for October 2010 expenses vouchers 33651-33657 & 33779-33924 & 9900022, 9900023 ,9900024 and 9900025 in the sum of $307,797.47 were approved with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

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

All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.

Paul Weaver - Chairman
Kenneth J. Hasbrouck - Secretary Manager

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