Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 4, 2002
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on June 4, 2002. Directors in attendance were Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Vice Chairman Brad Haberman, Larry Bland, Urban Eberhart and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were Jack Carpenter, Carol Ready, Roger Satnik, Janeice Jump and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the agenda with the addition of an Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the May 7, 2002 minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented a water update explaining information from the USBR TWSA meeting indicates a 100% water year. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board David Mayer was hired for Ride 5. Mr. Carpenter distributed information on Black Rock. Mr. Carpenter presented information on Trendwest explaining Steve Lathrop will not be here today and it will be rescheduled.
Moving to KCWP Update Carol Ready explained she is working on the Ditchline and Waterline publications. Carol apprised the Board she was notified by Bonneville Power Administration that the fish screen contract has been signed and will be administered by South Central Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council. Roger Satnik explained Greg Bond, DOE, will be working on the fecal coliform TMDL this year. The Ellensburg Water Company 2002 Inter Local Agreement was presented for signatures. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board KCWP Board authorized an hourly pay rate of $22.50 for Carol Ready for grants hours and KRD has authorized an hourly pay rate of $18.50 for KRD hours. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved an hourly pay rate of $22.50 for Carol Ready for grant hours. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Carpenter presented information on an AFW meeting and distributed information on the Methow Valley Irrigation District Order.
Mr. Carpenter presented a Tri-County Update explaining the EES has been charged with developing a water supply model to figure out return flow issues in the Kittitas Valley explaining a meeting was facilitated with Larry Brown, Ellensburg Water Company, Tony Jantzer, Cascade Irrigation District and Vern Burghart, Westside Irrigation.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board a 90-day CD was rolled over for 60 days at 2.0%.
Mr. Carpenter presented General Guideline draft language for review and comments. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the General Guideline draft language as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the liability insurance rates are increasing by $23,464.40 explaining it is an industry wide increase. Mr. Carpenter presented information on the transition from Marsh to Conover.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on Water Application Certificate No. 4498 explaining the certificate was filed for a change of use for the Taneum Hydro Power Project in 1989. Discussion followed with the recommendation KRD not obtain a change of use certificate as KRD is authorized by U.S. for power production.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on piping of North Leg of Later .02 explaining Well Bartsma requested KRD purchase the pipe and he would provide installation. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board based on preliminary engineering and increase in pipe costs the project would require 30" pipe at an estimated cost of $33,017.00. Discussion followed with the recommendation Well Bartsma purchase the pipe and KRD provide the installation as time provides.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Financial Institutions have submitted proposals for providing KRD banking services and Barbara Pettit has prepared a summary comparison of services and fees. Discussion followed with the recommendation additional information be presented at the July meeting.
Mr. Carpenter presented a KRD Conservation Plan Feasibility Study Update explaining a letter was sent to Jerry Jacoby, USBR, requesting an additional $2,500.00 under the original grant for CH2MHill to do a feasibility scope of work.
Moving to P&H Crane Update Mr. Carpenter explaining personnel within the company has changed and installation of the jib crane was discussed with the new service manager, Arnel Musi, who advised he would review the jib crane job specs and return the call.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the Robert and Cindy Knudson Crossing Agreement Sec. 31, Twn. 18, Rng. 20 explaining the crossing agreement will facilitate a circle and will gravel and maintain the O & M road. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Robert and Cindy Knudson Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the second half of the 2002 USBR O & M Payment in the sum of $97,744.01. A motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland approved the USBR O & M Payment in the sum of $97,744.01. The motion passed unanimously.
The fist half of the 2002 USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,892.78 was presented for payment. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the USBR CDR payment in the sum of $56,892.78. The motion passed unanimously.
The first installment of the USBR Keechelus Dam payment in the sum of $184,240.00 was presented for payment. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the USBR Keechelus Dam payment in the sum of $184,240.00. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Steve Busick Turnout Request Sec. 2, Twn. 19, Rng. 15. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Steve Busick Turnout Request as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for preapproval subject to meeting the general guidelines from Stan McCune Sec. 24 Twn. 18 Rng. 19; Maurice McGrath Sec. 32 Twn. 18 Rng. 20. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the segretations subject to meeting general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Roger Satnik presented information on Orthophoto acquisition at an estimated cost of $1,000.00. Discussion followed with the consensus the Orthophotos not be purchased at this time.
The DOE Drought and LID payments in the sum of $52,387.50 were presented for approval. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the DOE payments in the sum of $52,387.50. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on a 1990 Chevy K3500 crew cab available through State of Washington Surplus explaining it could be used for crew transportation and a slip in water tank for burn crews.
Mr. Carpenter further explained when State Surplus was contacted the vehicle had been sold.
Upcoming Meetings;
June 5th – 11th Jack Vacation
June 10th River Ops-TWSA-SOAC Yakima
June 11th-12th Joint Board Bio Yakima
June 19th WSWRA
June 20th Tri County
June 28th Joint Board Yakima
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter apprised there is a copy of the WSWRA 2002 Washington State Legislative Report available in the office.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board a retirement party for Bob Edwards is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. June 29th at the Moose. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Barbara Pettit has completed and submitted the 2001 Annual Report. Mr. Carpenter presented information on the Bob Cole distribution system, designed by Paul Davenport, explaining Mr. Cole states the system as designed does not work. Discussion followed with the consensus further information be obtained.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 1:49 p.m.for 15 minutes to discuss Legal Matters with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:04 p.m. with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Jim Schnebly. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll vouchers were presented for signature and checks distributed accordingly.
The Summary Vouchers for April expenses Vouchers #20923-21062 in the sum of $ 129,603.89 were presented for approval. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Edward R. Wakkuri – Chairman
Jack W. Carpenter – Secretary-Manager