Office of Secretary
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 1, 2005
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on February 1, 2005. Directors in attendance were Chairman Jim Schnebly, Urban Eberhart, Larry Bland, Brad Haberman and Ed Wakkuri. Also in attendance were Roger Satnik, Kathleen Satnik, Paul Green, Janeice Jump, Ben George, Jack Wheatley, Ken Hasbrouck, Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Agenda with the addition of Executive Session for Legal Issues. The motion passed unanimously.
The Minutes of the January 4, 2005 meeting were approved by a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to water update Ken Hasbrouck distributed the USBR water storage status report explaining the reservoir content is above normal with snow pack below normal. Ken Hasbrouck and Jack Carpenter presented water storage and snow pack data from previous years as a comparative for 2005.
Kathleen Satnik presented updated information on KCWP explaining she has submitted 5 grant proposals for various projects. Kathleen apprised the Board KCWP set the 2005 assessment rate. The assessment rate is to be $.50 per acre; the same as 2004. The KCWP Board is looking for a creek water right holder for the KCWP Board of Directors. Jack Carpenter requested input and direction on the Comprehensive Irrigatition District Management Plan. Discussion followed with the consensus no action be taken on the CIDMP at this time.
The 2004 Elk Heights fire damages were presented for review and discussion. Discussion followed with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman to submit the 2004 fire damages to Conover Insurance. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2005-1 establishing the KRD employee mileage reimbursement was presented for review and signatures. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland approved Resolution 2005-1 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Jim Mapes Crossing Permit Sec. 34 Twn. 17 Rng. 19. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Jim Mapes crossing permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the Yakima River Basin Coalition Dues in the sum of $41,539.40. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Yakima River Basin Coalition Dues in the sum of $41,539.40. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Yakima Basin Joint Board Dues in the sum of $22,000.00. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Yakima Basin Joint Board Dues in the sum of $22,000.00. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Edward M. Tucker Crossing Agreement Sec. 34, Twn. 18, Rng. 19. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Edward M. Tucker Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
The purchase and installation of a new IBM AS400 in the sum of $20,509.31 was presented for approval. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the purchase and installation of a new IBM AS400 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved junking the old AS400 with the hard drive removed and destroyed for data protection. The motion passed unanimously.
Barbara Pettit presented a rate buy down option from Employment Security for review and discussion. Discussion followed with the consensus no action be taken.
Upcoming Meetings:
February 3rd Mtg. W/Jeff Slothower KRD
February 3rd & 4th Joint Board Bio Meetings Yakima
February 8th Mtg. W/Dick Haapala KRD
February 8th KCCD Annual Mtg. CWU
February 10th Mediation Yakima
February 11th River Ops. Yakima
February 16th – 18th Roger/Kathleen San Antonio WQ Workshop
February 25th Joint Board Yakima
Mr. Carpenter requested authorization for Dick Haapala, CH2MHill, to proceed with a feasibility study on the South Branch Canal. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri authorized Dick Haapala to proceed with a feasibility study on the South Branch Canal. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter distributed a Retro/Safety flyer from Washington Farm Bureau for review and discussion. Discussion followed with the consensus KRD submit a letter to State Legislators based on the Farm Bureau draft letter.
Continuing under Other Business Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board a letter requesting approval of Ken Hasbrouck as KRD Manager was submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation.
The Board adjourned to Special Session at 1:48 p.m. for 5 minutes to discuss mediation with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Jim Schnebly announced a 5 minute extension at l:58 p.m. The Board adjourned to Regular Session at 1:58 with a motion from Ed Wakkuri 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 December expenses Vouchers #25008 & 25049-25118 & 25120-25139 & 25199 in the sum of $289,264.89 were approved by a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously.
Jim Schnebly – Chairman
Jack Carpenter – Secretary-Manager