The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session June 2, 2015. Directors in attendance were Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Vice Chairman Fred Schnebly, Urban Eberhart, Larry Bland and Paul Weaver. Also in attendance were Legal Counsel Jeff Slothower, Kevin Eslinger, Barbara Pettit, Ken Hasbrouck, Keli Bender, Roger Satnik, Kathleen Satnik, Bob Main, Mark Hansen, Janeice Jump, Linda and Paul Horish.

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

Paul and Linda Horish addressed the Board regarding John Basterrechea interrupting delivery of their irrigation water. Ken Hasbrouck suggested he will meet with Paul and Linda Horish to discuss their water concerns.

The minutes of the May 5, 2015 meeting were approved as corrected by a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously

Ken Hasbrouck distributed the USBR reservoir status report explaining the 2015 water allocation is holding at 44%. Bob Main, Water Master, apprised the Board the system is currently running at 920 cfs with plans to start decreasing to get to the target of 490 cfs per day to reach the goal of August 1st. Lengthy discussion followed.

Kevin Eslinger apprised the Board installation of the five siphons in the Upper County to supplement flows in Big Creek, Little Creek, Spexarth Creek, Tucker Creek and Tillman Creek are installed and operational. Kevin continued explaining the excavator is clearing brush and working on preparing a staging area for the rock trap project. Kevin apprised the Board CH2MHILL is finalizing the design for the rock trap project and should be available for review in July. Kevin continued explaining the bids for the Easton Dam Corrosion Control will be published in July or August.

Moving to KCWP Kathleen Satnik distributed 2015 water quality sampling data for review and discussion.

Moving to delinquent accounts Barbara Pettit presented the preliminary list of delinquent accounts meeting the foreclosure criteria for review and discussion. An updated list will be presented at the July Board Meeting. Legal Counsel Jeff Slothower addressed the Board regarding a payment received from Mia Peterson on her delinquent account and a request to waive the interest. Discussion followed with the consensus the interest not be waived and continue with the collection and foreclosure process.

Urban Eberhart presented updated information on the Integrated Plan.

Moving to New Business Barbara Pettit apprised the Board the 2014 Annual Report including MD&A, Financial Statements, Notes to Financial Statement and Schedules was submitted to the State Auditor's Office by the due date.

The USBR CDR Payment in the sum of $55,301.03 was presented for payment. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly approved the USBR CDR Payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

The USBR O & M Payment in the sum of $124,020.73 was presented for payment. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly approved the USBR O & M payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Continuing under Other Business Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board he discussed the recommendations for the Manastash Bridges with USBR personnel. Ken Hasbrouck continued suggesting KRD could take ownership of the bridges. Discussion followed with the consensus the Manastash Bridges be table and moved to the July meeting.

With a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland the Board moved to Executive Session at 1:38 p.m. for 20 minutes to discuss ongoing Aquavella Water Rights and Pending Litigation. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Ed Wakkuri announced a 15 minute extension at 1:58 p.m. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:13 p.m. with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 2:15 p.m. for 15 minutes to discuss personnel RCW 42-30-110-1G with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:30 p.m. with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly created the position of Operations and Projects Specialist. The motion passed unanimously. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly appointed Ken Hasbrouck to the position of Operations and Projects Specialist at his current salary and benefits through December 31, 2015. The motion passed unanimously.

Urban Eberhart submitted his resignation from the Kittitas Reclamation District Board of Directors effective immediately. Urban Eberhart left the meeting at this time. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly approved a letter to the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners recommending they appoint Mark Hansen to the Kittitas Reclamation Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board adjourned to executive session at 2:30 p.m. for 10 minutes to discuss personnel with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously. Ken Hasbrouck left the meeting at this time. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:40 p.m. with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly appointed Urban B. Eberhart to the position of Secretary-Manager at a salary of $6,115.73 per month and full benefits, waiving the 6 month probation requirement for annual leave accrual and including the yearly additional 40 hours of annual leave The motion passed unanimously.

Upcoming Meetings: June 5th River Ops. Yakima
June 26th Joint Board Yakima

The Summary Vouchers for April, 2015 expenses vouchers # 39172-39267 & 9900670-9900683 in the sum of $315,174.76 were approved with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Fred Schnebly. 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
Urban B. Eberhart - Secretary Manager

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