The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session August 8, 2006. Directors in attendance were Chairman Larry Bland, Vice Chairman Ed Wakkuri, Urban Eberhart and Jim Schnebly. Also in attendance were Janeice Jump, Paul Green, Carol Ready, Barbara Pettit, Ken Hasbrouck and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.

The Agenda was approved with the addition of Executive Session with a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.

The minutes of the July 12, 2006 meeting were approved by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to water update Ken Hasbrouck presented a water update explaining wet spots were found at the toe of the dam during the filling of Keechelus Dam with additional testing scheduled. Ken further explained Flip-flop is scheduled to begin September 5th.

Paul Green presented a maintenance update explaining the field maintenance is continuing as scheduled. Paul further explained the 4.3 pipeline is completed.

Carol Ready presented a requested for approval for an amendment to the current YTAHP budget through September 30, 2006. Carol requested an increase in wages to $24.00 per hour. Discussion followed regarding continuation of the KRD contract with YTAHP. Jim Schnebly apprised Carol KRD will not be renewing the YTAHP contract with the understanding KCCD may be interested in the additional YTAHP funding. Lengthy discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the amendment to the current YTAHP budget through September 30, 2006 subject to review. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to KRD property update Ken apprised the Board the Kittitas County Assessor identifies KRD as owner of various parcels of land. Discussion followed with the consensus KRD obtain surveys on a case by case basis.

Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board the PSE Bruton Crossing Agreement is completed and the $500.00 fee received. Ken apprised the Board PSE has requested water for road construction. Discussion followed with the consensus Ken check with the USBR regarding the use and or sale of construction water.

Moving to New Business Ken Hasbrouck presented the following land segregations for pre approval subject to meeting the general guidelines. Mark Gerhman Sec 5 Twn. 19 Rng. 16; Doug Evanson. Sec. 8 Twn. 17 Rng. 18; Roxanne Briggs Sec.1 Twn. 17 Rng. 17; DCCDLC, Inc. Sec. 23 Twn. 18 Rng. 18; Paul Brandley Sec. 27 Twn. 18 Rng. 19; Dennis Laukala Sec.33 Twn. 18 Rng. 20; Tim; Venture Farms Sec.20 Twn. 18 Rng. 20; Susan Bevan Sec. 28 Twn. 17 Rng. 20 and Richard Busch Sec. 29 Twn. 17 Rng. 20. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck presented the Conover Insurance bill in the sum of $88,399.00. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the past payment of the Conover Insurance in the sum of $88,399.00. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck apprised the Board Taneum Canal Co. unpaid balance of $1,281.63 remains on the KRD accounts receivable. Discussion followed with the consensus the unpaid balance remain on the KRD accounts receivable. Ken further explained the Taneum Canal Co. contract allows them to submit a yearly bill for office expenses, documented by receipts, not to exceed $500.00. Discussion followed with the consensus Taneum yearly office expenses should be submitted in a timely manner.

Ken Hasbrouck requested authorization for the payment of a 2007 Chevrolet Pickup in the sum of $13,752.93. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Ken requested authorization for the payment of a 1999 Dodge Pickup in the sum of $9,633.60. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the payment as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken Hasbrouck addressed the Board regarding authorization for the purchase on business meals in Kittitas County. Discussion followed with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri authorizing the purchase of business meals by the Secretary/Manager in Kittitas County. The motion passed unanimously.

Ken requested approval for Barbara Pettit to attend the WFOA Conference in Tacoma September 13th -15th and Tina Webster and/or Keli Bender to the RRA Training in Boise Sept. 11th -13th. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the travel requests as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Moving to Other Business Ken Hasbrouck presented a crossing permit for Mark Gerhman Sec. 5 Twn. 19 Rng. 16 and Jeff Mitchell Sec. 23 Twn. 16 Rng. 20. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the crossing permit as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Barbara Pettit apprised the Board a CD at Sterling will mature on August 14th.

Upcoming Meetings:

Aug. 7th River Ops/Manager Yakima
Aug 21st WTWG Yakima
Aug. 22nd KCWP Board Mtg. KRD

The Board adjourned to Executive Session for 10 minutes to discuss legal matters at 2:00 p.m. with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously. Charman Larry Bland announced a 5-minute extension at 2:10 p.m. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:15 p.m. with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.

The Summary Vouchers for June expenses Vouchers #27493-27574 & 27576-27609 in the sum of $274,928.05 were approved with a motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Jim Schnebly. 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

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