Office of Secretary
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 3, 1997
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on June 3, 1997. Directors in attendance were Vice Chairman Laurin Mellergaard, Urban Eberhart, Paul Weaver and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were, Barbara Pettit, Paul Green, Paul Harrel, Janeice Jump, Herb Schmitt and Ben George.
The agenda was approved with the addition of an Executive Session by a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes of the May 6, 1997 meeting were approved as amended by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Wippel Creek Short Plat, Herb Schmitt addressed the Board explaining he met with Jack Carpenter and all the general requirements for subdivisions have been met. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the Wippel Creek Short Plat as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Water Update Mr. Green apprised the Board everything continues to look good.
Moving to meeting review Mr. Green read the following meeting review: May 7, 1997 Mr. Carpenter attended a tour of Big Creek with Ray Newkirk, DOE. May 8, Mr. Carpenter attended a weed board meeting. May 9, 1997 Mr. Carpenter hosted the Easton Dam portion of the Chamber Ag. Tour. May 13, 1997 Mr. Carpenter attended a Roza/SVID Water Quality Meeting in Sunnyside. May 27, 1997 Mr. Carpenter met with Dick Haapala and Scott Barnes, CH2MHill, regarding the Comp. Plan May 30, 1997 Jack Carpenter, Urban Eberhart and Pat Monk met with a Yakima Herald Reporter for research on the Yakima River. May 30, 1997 Mr. Carpenter attended the Joint Board.
Moving to KRD By-Laws’, Legal Counsel John Gilreath apprised the Board the By-Laws as presented meet the minimum qualifications. Janeice Jump questioned the By-Laws as to if this was a change. Mr. Gilreath explained By-Laws were not found in research to date and adopting the By-Laws as presented would satisfy the minimum requirements. Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved Resolution 1997-3. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Green presented a letter explaining the Lake Kachess Augmentation Draft Status Report was available for review.
Moving to Ellensburg Telephone Crossing Permit Mr. Green presented a crossing permit for Ellensburg Telephone Company under Bruton Ditch. Discussion followed with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly the permit be tabled and presented at the July meeting with additional language added. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to New Business the USBR O & M payment in the sum of $174,298.47 was presented for approval. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the O & M payment in the sum of $174,297.47. The motion passed unanimously.
The USBR Construction payment in the sum of $57,819.88 was presented for approval. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Construction payment in the sum of $57,819.88. The motion passed unanimously.
The fall maintenance agenda was presented with discussion following.
A crossing permit from Ray Ridenour was presented for approval. Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart the crossing permit be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Green distributed an invitation to the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Charles and Ann Landes.
Upcoming Meetings:
June 6, 1997 TWSA USBR/Yakima
June 9, 1997 RRA Audit
June 12, 1997 USBR Tour District Houses
June 27, 1997 Joint Board
Moving to Other Business Mr. Green apprised the Board the USBR O & M exam and recommendation report has been received. Mrs. Pettit apprised the Board a 6 month CD will mature on June 17, 1997 and requested input. Discussion followed with the recommendation the monies be reinvested for 3 months or less based on interest rates.
Deviating from the Agenda Janeice Jump requested to address the Board regarding water coming from a spring on the hill. Janeice requested permission to divert the water. Discussion followed with the recommendation Jack and Paul Green revisit the site.
Returning to the Agenda The Board returned to New Business and adjourned to Executive Session for 20 minutes at 2:05 p.m. to discuss Legal Matters with motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:25 p.m. with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.
The Summary Vouchers for the month of April, 1997 expenses Vouchers #13201-13273 & 13282 & 13307 & 13347 & 13344 & 13274-13281 & 13283-13306 & 13308-13342 in the sum or $406,548.67 were presented for approval. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the Summary Vouchers. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll Vouchers were presented for signatures and distributed accordingly.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
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Jack W. Carpenter - Secretary-Manager
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John Scott - Chairman