Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 8, 2003
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on April 8, 2003. Directors in attendance were Chairman Brad Haberman, Vice Chairman Urban Eberhart, Jim Schnebly, Ed Wakkuri and Larry Bland. Also in attendance were Ben George, Janeice Jump, 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. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes of the March 4, 2003 meeting were approved as presented by a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented a water update explaining the USBR held the first 2003 TWSA meeting with a projection of 91% of entitlement, with normal subsequent precipitation, for proratable districts. Mr. Carpenter continued explaining with the 91% entitlement the KRD landowner allotment can be set at 100%, 2 cubic feet per second (cfs). Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland setting the 2003 allotment at 2 cubic feet per second (cfs) per irrigable acre with a turn on scheduled for April 19th and tentative turn off scheduled for October 10th. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the allotment and dates will be published in the KRD Newsletter to be mailed as soon as possible.
Moving to KCWP update Mr. Carpenter presented the Ellensburg Water Company, Westside Irrigation and Bull Ditch agreements for signature.
Mr. Carpenter explained there was a general landowner meeting held on March 27th with the water quality complaint procedure was presented for review and comment. Comments on the water quality complaint procedure should be submitted to Carol Ready by April 18th. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Senate Bill 1113 addresses Joint Board Legislation is currently under review.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on the Flynn Orchard/Harrell property operations explaining he has prepared a letter with history and operations of the properties to Clarence Harrell and Flynn Orchard landowners for their review and comment.
Moving to Manastash Creek Study update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board a meeting will be scheduled with KRD representatives and Manastash Creek users. Discussion followed with a meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. April 17th at the KRD Office with Jim Schnebly and Urban Eberhart representing KRD.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board irrigation purveyors are working with the Kittitas County Planning Commission on the planning code rewrite to address all land division impacts to irrigation purveyor operations. Mr. Carpenter continued explaining he is requesting a water purveyors certificate on any type of land division. Mr. Carpenter requested Legal Counsel John Gilreath review the language in the purveyors certificate.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on the YRBWEP South Branch Feasibility Study Bid explaining the NEPA costs for environmental studies have been reduced to $20,000.00 and the Page Canyon Re-regulating Reservoir has been removed from the current proposal making the total cost $119,000.00 with KRD responsible for ten per cent (10%) of the costs. Discussion followed with the consensus the $20,000.00 was still excessive for NEPA. There is also the potential for duplication of work being proposed by the Manastash Creek Natural Flow Users and other tributary enhancement proposals. Approval was posposed until furhter coordination between all proposals within the South Branch delivery area can be reviewed.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the Pumping Plant pumps and motors are installed and will be tested as soon as water is available. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved payment to Picatti Brothers for the pump and motor rehab in the sum of $42,868.94. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for pre-approval subject to meeting the general guidelines: Arnott/Boddy BLA Sec. 20 Twn. 18 Rng.9; Brent Minor Sec. 8 Twn. 18 Rng. 19. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Conover Insurance suggested reducing deductibles and delete physical damage coverage on specific vehicles/equipment to help offset premium increases.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Zilkha has requested a one year extension for access to the O&M road off of Hayward Hill Road. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the one year extension request. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Edgemont Crossing Permit Sec. 32 & 33 Twn. 17 Rng. 19. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Edgemont Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented turnout and turnout modification permit language update explaining the type of metering device being used is changing from cipolletti to flow meters and suggested language to address the changes. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the turnout and turnout modification permit language as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Don Jenson turnout modification Sec. 16 Twn. 16 Rng. 20. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Don Jenson turnout modification as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Edgemont turnout permit Sec. 32 & 33 Twn. 17 Rng.19. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Edgemont turnout permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Bill Lowe turnout permit Sec. 18 Twn. 16 Rng. 20. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Bill Lowe turnout permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Geoff Clark crossing request Sec. 10 Twn. 19 Rng. 16. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Jim Schenbly approved the Geoff Clark crossing request as presented subject to the USBR bridge approval. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
April 9th Taneum Chute O&M Road Mtg.
April 14th Crew & Staff Meeting KRD
April 16th WSWRA Sunnyside
April 22nd KCWP Board KRD
April 25th Joint Board Yakima
April 25th Water Transfer Work Group Yakima
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the USBR O & M sent KRD a $61,258.13 refund for the 2002 O&M explaining the second half 2003 payment will be reduced by the $61,258.13.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Brian Woldseth turnout permit Sec. 3 Twn. 19 Rng.15. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Brian Woldseth turn out request as presented subject to final approval. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on the Puget Sound Energy proposal for natural gas to Cle Elum explaining the right-of-way information has been submitted to the USBR.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 2:05 p.m. for 30 minutes to discuss legal issues with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Brad Haberman announced a 10-minute extension at 2:35 p.m. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:45 p.m. with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.
The Summary Vouchers for February expenses Vouchers #22162-22188 & 22190-22191 & 22200-22306 in the sum of $157,019.95 were presented for approval. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Jim Schenbly. The motion passed unanimously.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Bradley W. Haberman - Chairman
Jack W. Carpenter – Secretary-Manager