Office of Secretary
Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 2, 2006
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session May 2, 2006. Directors in attendance were Vice Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Urban Eberhart, Jim Schnebly and Paul Weaver. Also in attendance were Janeice Jump, Roger Satnik, Paul Green, Bob Main, Vernon Labay, Barbara Pettit, Ken Hasbrouck and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
The Agenda was approved with the addition of Executive Session with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes of the April 4, 2006 meeting were approved by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.
Bob Main presented a water update explaining storage is at 71% and KRD is running at 600 CFS.
Paul Green presented a maintenance update explaining things are running normal for this time of year.
Roger presented a KCWP update explaining Kathleen out for water quality sampling. Roger continued explaining they continue to look for BMP projects.
Moving to Sundance Ridge Resolution 2006-2 was presented for review. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved Resolution 2006-2 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Ken Hasbrouck presented the following land segregations for pre approval subject to meeting the general guidelines: Mark Watt Sec 14 Twn. 18 Rng. 18; Kevin Kelly/Darren Buck Sec. 6 Twn. 19 Rng. 16 and Bruce Wilson Sec.22 Twn. 16 Rng. 20; Pete Eberle Sec.10 Twn. 18 Rng. 17. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the land segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Ken Hasbrouck presented a Crossing Permit for Axzure Investments - crossing Tucker Siphon. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Crossing Permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Ken Hasbrouck presented the 2006 Farm Bureau Retro Safety Enrollment. Discussion followed with the consensus KRD continue participation in 2006.
Barbara Pettit presented an equipment list for junking. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver declared the junking of equipment as presented.
Moving to Other Business Barbara Pettit apprised the Board a CD at Sterling Bank will mature on May 15th. The 2005 annual report draft is available for review with filing required with the State Auditor's Office by May 31st. A delinquent accounts report was presented with accounts meeting the foreclosure criteria provided to Legal Counsel for applicable action. New medical insurance rates will be effective July 1, 2006.
Ken Hasbrouck distributed the Dave Hazlett letter to Larry Hillis for review. Ken apprised the Board Larry Standish will be resigning effective May 12th.. The position will be offered to a temporary employee.
Upcoming Meetings:
May 8th River Ops./Manager Mtg. Yakima
May 15th Water Transfer
May 23rd KCWP KRD
The Board adjourned to Executive Session for 5 minutes to discuss legal matters at 1:35 p.m. with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 1:40 p.m. with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.
The Summary Vouchers for February expenses Vouchers #27092-27227 in the sum of $172,601.58 were approved with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Paul Weaver. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Larry Bland - Chairman
Kenneth J. Hasbrouck - Secretary-Manager