MINUTES
of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION
DISTRICT NO 2
Terry, Montana
April 16, 2010
The Special Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the sixteenth day of April, 2010 at 7:00 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, Ray Strasheim; General Manager.
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 March 16, 2010. Lance Kalfell motioned and Scott Sackman seconded to approve.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The Members discussed employees that will be employed with Buffalo Rapids District 2. Barry Rakes stated that seasonal workers will be: Helmut Hintz, Bill Fleckenstein and Ben Benjamin.
Full time employees will be Pat Davis, Allen Gierke, Strad Benjamin and Tanner Schillinger. Part time employees will be Tim Kortum, Bill Tusler and Bruce Lantis. Ben Wollman will be paid for one day (April 16th).
Travel per diem will be paid plus manager travel per diem. The members also discussed having an employee at the meetings. Lance Kalfell mentioned having a new budget done.
Barry Rakes stated that Dale Hubber will be writing a resolution for $49,000.00 operating loan, now thru June 31, 2011 if Buffalo Rapids 2 needs it. Pat Davis stated that Strom and Associates will be in the office to split the books. Lance Kalfell questioned how tracking projects are done in the books and would be a good idea to start when the new book work begins. Pat Davis discussed with the members regarding PERS. The members also discussed using a debit card verses a credit card.
Barry Rakes stated that the Larcon does have the wing walls poured and will be starting on the guides. Barry stated that the fish screens might be delivered May 5, 2010. Barry stated the 50 HP motor needs to be ordered for fish screens according to the Bureau. The quarterly report for fish screens will be done by Ray Strasheim and Barry Rakes.
Ray Strasheim discussed the budget with the members, the members discussed how the budget might change after the splitting of Districts and after the Union negotiations are done.
Lance Kalfell asked the members if the split committee will still be meeting. Lance stated that there are a few issues that still need to be decided. The members discussed the buildings and the land and a value to be negotiated against the compensated absences liability.
Lance Kalfell stated that he talked to John McAulley regarding the pipeline that would connect to Lassle pipeline. The members discussed the possibilities to get water to Lassle’s pipeline.
Ray Strasheim brought to the Board a possibility of purchasing another pickup for ditchriding.
Lance Kalfeel made a motion to have the Split committee to continue to work on splitting out the buildings and offices and any other assets that could be split out under an agreement. Scott Sackman seconded
All in Farvor
Motion Carried
Lance Kalfell made a motion to adjourn meeting seconded by Scott Sackman.
Next regular scheduled meeting will be May 12, 2010.
There being no further business to be considered, and no objection, the said meeting of the Commissioners of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 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
April 16, 2010
The Special Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the sixteenth day of April, 2010 at 7:00 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, Ray Strasheim; General Manager.
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 March 16, 2010. Lance Kalfell motioned and Scott Sackman seconded to approve.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The Members discussed employees that will be employed with Buffalo Rapids District 2. Barry Rakes stated that seasonal workers will be: Helmut Hintz, Bill Fleckenstein and Ben Benjamin.
Full time employees will be Pat Davis, Allen Gierke, Strad Benjamin and Tanner Schillinger. Part time employees will be Tim Kortum, Bill Tusler and Bruce Lantis. Ben Wollman will be paid for one day (April 16th).
Travel per diem will be paid plus manager travel per diem. The members also discussed having an employee at the meetings. Lance Kalfell mentioned having a new budget done.
Barry Rakes stated that Dale Hubber will be writing a resolution for $49,000.00 operating loan, now thru June 31, 2011 if Buffalo Rapids 2 needs it. Pat Davis stated that Strom and Associates will be in the office to split the books. Lance Kalfell questioned how tracking projects are done in the books and would be a good idea to start when the new book work begins. Pat Davis discussed with the members regarding PERS. The members also discussed using a debit card verses a credit card.
Barry Rakes stated that the Larcon does have the wing walls poured and will be starting on the guides. Barry stated that the fish screens might be delivered May 5, 2010. Barry stated the 50 HP motor needs to be ordered for fish screens according to the Bureau. The quarterly report for fish screens will be done by Ray Strasheim and Barry Rakes.
Ray Strasheim discussed the budget with the members, the members discussed how the budget might change after the splitting of Districts and after the Union negotiations are done.
Lance Kalfell asked the members if the split committee will still be meeting. Lance stated that there are a few issues that still need to be decided. The members discussed the buildings and the land and a value to be negotiated against the compensated absences liability.
Lance Kalfell stated that he talked to John McAulley regarding the pipeline that would connect to Lassle pipeline. The members discussed the possibilities to get water to Lassle’s pipeline.
Ray Strasheim brought to the Board a possibility of purchasing another pickup for ditchriding.
Lance Kalfeel made a motion to have the Split committee to continue to work on splitting out the buildings and offices and any other assets that could be split out under an agreement. Scott Sackman seconded
All in Farvor
Motion Carried
Lance Kalfell made a motion to adjourn meeting seconded by Scott Sackman.
Next regular scheduled meeting will be May 12, 2010.
There being no further business to be considered, and no objection, the said meeting of the Commissioners of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 adjourned.
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Pat Davis, Assistant Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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