MINUTES
of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION
DISTRICT NO 2
Terry, Montana
March 16, 2010
The Special Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Project, District II at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the sixteenth day of February, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Scott Sackman
Barry Rakes
Lance Kalfell
Also present and participating were, Pat Davis, Assistant Secretary, Rick Harding, Ray Strasheim, Dale Hellman.
President Barry Rakes called the meeting to order, stating that all necessary and advisable business be conducted during this time and that notice had been received by each Board Member.
Thereupon, President Rakes announced that legal notice had been given and a quorum was present so that the meeting was legally and lawfully ready to transact business.
Minutes were read and stand as approved for January 4, 2010. Lance Kalfell motioned and Scott Sackman seconded to approve.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
Minutes were read and stand as approved for January 19, 2010. Lance Kalfell motioned and Scott Sackman seconded to approve.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The Members discussed with Pat Davis regarding PERS contracts.
Lance Kalfell motioned to sign contracts to convert PERS contracts with the State from Board of Control to Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District II for employees. Scott Sackman seconded.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To accept sign contracts to convert PERS contracts with the State from Board of Control to Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District II for employees.
Barry Rakes and Scott Sackman signed Resolutions and contracts for PERS.
The members with Dale Hellman discussed Workmans comp liability insurance regarding Ray Strasheim. Ray Strasheim stated that he will work with District II until the end of the year if needed.
Lance Kalfell motioned to hire Ray Strasheim as Manger for District II to be revisited at the end of the fiscal year and to reimburse for any monetary expenses at a salary of $0.00.
Scott Sackman seconded.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To hire Ray Strasheim as Manger for District II to be revisited at the end of the fiscal year and to reimburse for any monetary expenses at a salary of $0.00
Dale Hubber will write the contract. Ray Strasheim will be an authorized signer.
Ray Strasheim proposed to the members District II By-Laws Policy and Procedures. The members and Pat Davis reviewed the policy and will be accepted at a later date.
Dale Hellman suggested that a separate policy should be done as soon as the property is divided for liability issues. Dale also discussed health insurance policies. Assurant Health Insurance Company (John Alden) and Maco Health Care Trust. Rick Harding discussed with the Board regarding the building options and what District will be responsible for insuring the buildings. Rick stated that joint ownership of the buildings (less the Bureau of Reclamation buildings) and the land would be an option.
Barry Rakes and the members discussed labor for 2.9 pipeline .
Members and Rick Harding were discussing split options and employee labor payout.
Rick Harding stated that District II should talk to Dale Hubber regarding continuing working for District II.
Pat Davis stated that through the county Treasurer the money would be in the county and would transfer out. Rick Harding brought to the table the need to get authorized signers for District II checks. Pat Davis stated that she would like the format to stay as is. Pat also recommended the manager knows how the financial system works.
The members discussed contacting venders and companies regarding the change in splitting of the Districts.
Barry Rakes stated that he contacted Bill Lingerfelt and mentioned to him that District II wanted to start negotiating, as of now District II is waiting to hear from the Union.
A motion made by Lance Kalfell to have Barry Rakes, Rick Harding and Manager Ray Strasheim as District II Union Negotiating Committee, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
to accept Barry Rakes, Rick Harding and Manager Ray Strasheim as District II Union Negotiating Committee.
There being no further business to be considered, and no objection, the said meeting of the Commissioners of the Buffalo Rapids Project Board District II adjourned.
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Pat Davis, Assistant Secretary Barry Rakes, President
of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION
DISTRICT NO 2
Terry, Montana
March 16, 2010
The Special Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Project, District II at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the sixteenth day of February, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Scott Sackman
Barry Rakes
Lance Kalfell
Also present and participating were, Pat Davis, Assistant Secretary, Rick Harding, Ray Strasheim, Dale Hellman.
President Barry Rakes called the meeting to order, stating that all necessary and advisable business be conducted during this time and that notice had been received by each Board Member.
Thereupon, President Rakes announced that legal notice had been given and a quorum was present so that the meeting was legally and lawfully ready to transact business.
Minutes were read and stand as approved for January 4, 2010. Lance Kalfell motioned and Scott Sackman seconded to approve.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
Minutes were read and stand as approved for January 19, 2010. Lance Kalfell motioned and Scott Sackman seconded to approve.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The Members discussed with Pat Davis regarding PERS contracts.
Lance Kalfell motioned to sign contracts to convert PERS contracts with the State from Board of Control to Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District II for employees. Scott Sackman seconded.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To accept sign contracts to convert PERS contracts with the State from Board of Control to Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District II for employees.
Barry Rakes and Scott Sackman signed Resolutions and contracts for PERS.
The members with Dale Hellman discussed Workmans comp liability insurance regarding Ray Strasheim. Ray Strasheim stated that he will work with District II until the end of the year if needed.
Lance Kalfell motioned to hire Ray Strasheim as Manger for District II to be revisited at the end of the fiscal year and to reimburse for any monetary expenses at a salary of $0.00.
Scott Sackman seconded.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To hire Ray Strasheim as Manger for District II to be revisited at the end of the fiscal year and to reimburse for any monetary expenses at a salary of $0.00
Dale Hubber will write the contract. Ray Strasheim will be an authorized signer.
Ray Strasheim proposed to the members District II By-Laws Policy and Procedures. The members and Pat Davis reviewed the policy and will be accepted at a later date.
Dale Hellman suggested that a separate policy should be done as soon as the property is divided for liability issues. Dale also discussed health insurance policies. Assurant Health Insurance Company (John Alden) and Maco Health Care Trust. Rick Harding discussed with the Board regarding the building options and what District will be responsible for insuring the buildings. Rick stated that joint ownership of the buildings (less the Bureau of Reclamation buildings) and the land would be an option.
Barry Rakes and the members discussed labor for 2.9 pipeline .
Members and Rick Harding were discussing split options and employee labor payout.
Rick Harding stated that District II should talk to Dale Hubber regarding continuing working for District II.
Pat Davis stated that through the county Treasurer the money would be in the county and would transfer out. Rick Harding brought to the table the need to get authorized signers for District II checks. Pat Davis stated that she would like the format to stay as is. Pat also recommended the manager knows how the financial system works.
The members discussed contacting venders and companies regarding the change in splitting of the Districts.
Barry Rakes stated that he contacted Bill Lingerfelt and mentioned to him that District II wanted to start negotiating, as of now District II is waiting to hear from the Union.
A motion made by Lance Kalfell to have Barry Rakes, Rick Harding and Manager Ray Strasheim as District II Union Negotiating Committee, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
to accept Barry Rakes, Rick Harding and Manager Ray Strasheim as District II Union Negotiating Committee.
There being no further business to be considered, and no objection, the said meeting of the Commissioners of the Buffalo Rapids Project Board District II adjourned.
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Pat Davis, Assistant Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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