The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session February 7, 2012. Directors in attendance were Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Larry Bland, Paul Weaver, Urban Eberhart and Fred Schnebly. Also in attendance were Barbara Pettit, Ken Hasbrouck, Kathleen Satnik, Roger Satnik, Janeice Jump and Legal Counsel Jeff Slothower.

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

The minutes of the January 3, 2012 meeting were approved with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck distributed the reservoir system status report explaining the reservoir storage is looking good with the snow pack at 91% of normal. Ken further apprised the Board he will be attending a River Operations meeting tomorrow.

Ken Habrouck presented the maintenance update explaining the maintenance crews are scheduled to return to work on March 5, 2012.

Moving to KCWP Update, Kathleen Satnik apprised the Board the annual water quality meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2012 at Hal Holmes. Kathleen Satnik further apprised the Board the money is remaining in the grant and requested approval for pass through to Mid Columbia Fisheries pending approval by the KCWP Board of Directors on February 9, 2012. Discussion followed with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approving the request with the stipulation it is approved by the KCWP Board of Directors on February 9, 2012. The motion passed unanimously. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland authorized Ken Hasbrouck to sign the KCWP Interlocal Agreements. The motion passed unanimously

Ken Hasbrouck presented a letter from David Girth, Kittitas Consevation Trust, that KRD will not alter or damage the Taneum Diversion. Discussion followed with the consensus Taneum Board signatures be obtained prior to KRD signing the agreement.

Urban Eberhart presented information from the YRBWEP meeting. Discussion followed.

Moving to New Business Ken Hasbrouck presented the following segregations for pre-approval subject to meeting the general guidelines: Allwest LLC Mitch Williams Sec. 7; Twn. 17; Rng. 18 and Brooke Drexler Sec. 28; Twn. 18; Rng. 19. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Paul Weaver approved tabling the Allwest LLC Mitch Williams segregation to the March, 2012 meeting with a request for additional information. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion from Fred Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Brooke Drexler segregation as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a Crossing Permit request from Bob Schnebly Sec.23 Twn. 18 Rng. 19. Discussion followed with a motion from Fred Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver approving the Bob Schnebly Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented the 2012 WSWRA Dues in the sum of $25,531.85.
A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved payment of the 2012 WSWRA Dues as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented the 2012 Joint Board Dues in the sum of $26,000.00. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the 2012 Joint Board dues as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented the 2012 Coalition Dues in the sum of $26,703.90. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the 2012 Coalition Dues as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented a Certificate of Records Destruction for review and signature. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the Certificate of Records Destruction as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented update information on the purchase and installation of a new computer at the estimated cost of $31,905.00. Discussion followed with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland authorizing the purchase and installation of a new computer at an estimated cost of $31,905.00. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to Other Business Ken Hasbrouck presented equipment rates for review and discussion. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Fred Schnebly approved the new equipment rates as presented effective February 7, 2012. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented an increase in meal reimbursement on the Travel Policy to Breakfast $10.00, Lunch $12.00 and Dinner $23.00 for a total of $45.00 per day for review and discussion. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland approved the increase to meal reimbursement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck requested approval for the purchase of a one ton crew truck with a new utility box at the estimated cost of $30,000.00. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Paul Weaver authorized purchasing a one ton truck with utility box at the estimated cost of $30,000.00. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board a KRD Newsletter will be mailed in March. Ken further apprised the Board the advertisement for the assistant manager position is published in the Daily Record with a closing date of February 15, 2012.

Barbara Pettit apprised the Board the KRD overhead rate has been approved at 16% by the USBR.

Upcoming Meetings: Feb.8th River Ops. Yakima
Feb.24th Joint Board Yakima

The Board adjourned to Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss Legal Matters at 2:21 p.m. with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Ed Wakkuri announced a 10 minute extension at 2:36 p.m. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:46 p.m. with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.

The Summary Vouchers for December expenses vouchers 35430-35483 & 35486-35506 in the sum of $335,060.94 were approved with a motion from Paul Weaver 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.

Ed Wakkuri-Chairman
Kenneth J. Hasbrouck - Secretary Manager

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