Office of Secretary
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 16, 2002
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on July 16, 2002. Directors in attendance were Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Vice Chairman Brad Haberman, Larry Bland, Jim Schnebly and Urban Eberhart. Also in attendance were Ben George, Steve Lathrop, Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
The agenda was approved with the addition of an Executive Session with a motion by Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously.
Deviating to Trendwest Update Steve Lathrop presented an update on the Trendwest water status explaining the main stem water transfers were approved by the Department of Ecology in March and April, 2002 Mr. Lathrop explained Trendwest will file an appeal on certain aspects of the decision as modified by DOE. Steve Lathrop left the meeting at this time.
Deviating to Bank Fee Analysis Update, U.S. Bank, Bank of the West, Washington Mutual, Central Valley Bank and Pacific Norwest Bank presented proposal for providing banking services to KRD. Discussion followed with the recommendation Barbara Pettit enter negotiations with U.S. Bank to continue providing banking services.
Returning to the agenda the June 4, 2002 minutes were approved with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Water Update Mr. Carpenter distributed the USBR system status report explaining the USBR Project went on storage control effective July 1, 2002. Mr. Carpenter further explained Kachelus and Kachees will be managed for flip-flop to maximize the carryover for next year. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the overall storage report indicates 111% of average.
Mr. Carpenter presented a KCWP update explaining the June KCWP Ditch Line has been distributed. Mr. Carpenter presented the 2002 Cascade Irrigation District Interlocal Agreement for signatures.
Mr. Carpenter presented updated information on the YRBWEP Scope of Work/Feasibility Study for implementing the Conservation Plan South Branch component. Mr. Carpenter explained the Scope of Work/Feasibility Study was prepared by Dick Haapala, CH2Mhill. Mr. Carpenter presented the funding application at an estimated cost of $105,000.00 of which KRD would be responsible for $10,500.00. Discussion followed with the consensus Addendum 3A component be removed as this should be funded with fisheries monies and the application be presented for review at the August agenda.
Mr. Carpenter distributed proposed bid specifications for installation of the Skyhook Pipeline for review and comments. Mr. Carpenter explained KRD equipment and personnel should be committed to other KRD maintenance projects and hiring a contractor from the small works roster to do the earth-work would be the most efficient method for the project. Discussion followed with the consensus the bid specifications be provided to contractors on the small works roster with added disclainer language that KRD can reject any and all bids if the bids are to expensive.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the proceeds from the City/County/KRD Surplus auction were $5,670.73.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he talked with the new service representative from P&H Crane explaining he is aware of the District needs and assured the job would be completed.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the Mark Borsack One Time Access Crossing Permit Sec. 14,23,24 Twn. 19 Rng. 16. for well drilling equipment to access his non-assessed lands. Mr. Carpenter further explained he has also received a request for cement trucks to access the same property. Discussion followed with the consensus approval be granted for one time access for the well drilling equipment only and access for contractors be denied.
Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for pre-approval subject to meeting the general guidelines: Richard Whitaker Sec. 34, Twn. 19, Rng. 18; Evelyn Gibson Sec. 11, Twn. 17, Rng. 17; William Schmidt Sec. 31, Twn. 18, Rng. 19 and Pat Minor Sec. 8, Twn. 18, Rng. 19. A motion from Jim Schenbly and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Pettit presented information from the Tri-City Construction Council Worker’s Comp. Premium Refund Program. Discussion followed with no action taken.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Bryan Riach Pipeline Proposal Sec. 35 Twn. 20 Rng. 14 for enclosed conduit of M 7.7 with the landowner purchasing the pipe and KRD provide installation explaining Dick Haapala has review the proposal. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Bryan Riach Pipeline as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter requested approval for Keli Bender to attend the USBR RRA training in San Diego November 17th –21st. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved Keli attend the RRA Training in San Diego. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 3:30 p.m. for 10 minutes to discuss Legal Issues with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 3:40 p.m. with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Mitch and Julie Williams Crossing Agreement Sec. 12 Twn. 17 Rng. 17. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Mitch and Julie Williams Crossing Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Ray and Diane Biddle Crossing Agreement Sec. 8 Twn. 19 Rng. 16. A motion from Urban Eberhart and Seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Ray and Diane Biddle Crossing Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Patrick and Theresa MacHale Crossing Agreement Sec. 27 Twn. 20 Rng. 14. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Patrick and Theresa materiel Crossing Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Robert Williams Turnout Request Sec. Twn. Rng. A motion form Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Robert Williams Turnout Request. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on a Kittitas County Public Works Project on Brick Mill Road west of Clockum explaining if KRD would purchase the pipe going under the county road right-of-way Kittitas County would provide installation. Discussion followed with the recommendation KRD participate subject to terms of the agreement.
Mr. Carpenter requested approval to attend the NWRA Annual Winter Conference December 1st –5th in Tucson Arizona. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the request as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Harold Marks Turnout Request Sec. 12 Twn. 17 Rng. 17. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman approved the Harold Marks Turnout Request as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
July 15th Site Tour P&H Wippel Plant
July 17th WSWRA Manson
July 22nd CWU Class Taneum
July 26th Joint Board Yakima
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 3:48 p.m. to discuss legal issues with a motion from Brad Haberman and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 3:53 p.m. with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Brad Haberman. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll vouchers were presented for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.
The Summary Vouchers for May expenses Vouchers #21063-21149 & 21152-21185 in the sum of $497,175.51 were presented for approval. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Brad Haberman 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