MINUTES
of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
June 22, 2010
The Special Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the twenty second day of June, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Barry Rakes
Scott Sackman
Lance Kalfell
Also present and participating were Raymond Strasheim, Secretary,
Pat Davis, Treasurer.
President 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.
MANAGERS REPORT:
Ray Strasheim reviewed with the Board workman’s comp claims. Ray stated that Bill Fleckenstein is intending to work one more year. Ray stated that with the rain some employees are using comp time and vacation. Ray Strasheim stated that the Poucher leak is being fixed on the lateral. The Canal Automation is being worked on; completion of grant is to be mailed in this week. Ray stated that servicing of vehicles and working on gathering scrap iron and getting items ready for sale. The Board discussed auctioneers; decision will be up to managers. Ray stated that he talked to Sandra Brown regarding the use of land for the auction sale; she said it was ok, on behalf of the Grazing District, for now. The Board discussed equipment rental for employees and how it should be used for Buffalo Rapids producers.
Ray Strasheim discussed with the Board Agri Industries. He stated that he received a call from Dave Schwarz that he has permission from the owners of Agri Industries to sign a letter of intent to purchase the machine shop. Ray explained to the Board the situation Agri Industries was having. Dave Schwarz contacted Ray about purchasing the machine shop from District No.2 because Agri Industries will either purchase or build a shop and possibly add a motor rewind unit. Ray stated that Dave also asked if Buffalo Rapids No. 2 would be willing to expand the machine shop to handle all work that would be expected to be done for Agri Industries, if that was possible Agri would not build. If purchased Agri Industries would work on District No. 2 pumps for cost and give consideration to the District in case of season breakdown and possibly hire employees. The Board also discussed that a long term agreement would be needed.
Lance Kalfell expressed his concerns with selling the building. He also stated that if shop was sold it was no way meant to hurt the employees or compromise the collective bargaining agreement with the Union. The Union will be contacted regarding the employees for the machine shop.
Lance Kalfell made a motion to have Ray Strasheim pursue selling of the machine shop to Agri Industries and if he would like assistance and if needed to form unofficial committee to proceed to look at with the Board and to consider options. Scott Sackman seconded.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The Board discussed the 2010 Budget and a preliminary budget for 2011. A letter will be written to producers explaining the increase in assessments. The 2010 assessments were reviewed. The Fiscal year for 2011 assessments were reviewed. The amount per acre will be $40.00 per acre.
O&M=$35.00
EQUIP RESERVE=$1.00
SYSTEM REHAB=$3.00
REPAY A=$1.00
TOTAL=$40.00
Lance Kalfell motioned to accept the 2011 assessments, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To have an inscrese to $40.00 per acre for the 2011 assessments for Buffalo Rapids District No. 2.
The 2010 water overage was discussed; it was decided to increase the overage fee to $14.00 per acre foot. Scott Sackman motioned to accept the increase, seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
2010 water overage for Buffalo Rapids District No. 2 will be a fee of $14.00 per acre foot.
Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting will be held on July 14, 2010, at 7:00p.m.
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:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
June 22, 2010
The Special Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the twenty second day of June, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Barry Rakes
Scott Sackman
Lance Kalfell
Also present and participating were Raymond Strasheim, Secretary,
Pat Davis, Treasurer.
President 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.
MANAGERS REPORT:
Ray Strasheim reviewed with the Board workman’s comp claims. Ray stated that Bill Fleckenstein is intending to work one more year. Ray stated that with the rain some employees are using comp time and vacation. Ray Strasheim stated that the Poucher leak is being fixed on the lateral. The Canal Automation is being worked on; completion of grant is to be mailed in this week. Ray stated that servicing of vehicles and working on gathering scrap iron and getting items ready for sale. The Board discussed auctioneers; decision will be up to managers. Ray stated that he talked to Sandra Brown regarding the use of land for the auction sale; she said it was ok, on behalf of the Grazing District, for now. The Board discussed equipment rental for employees and how it should be used for Buffalo Rapids producers.
Ray Strasheim discussed with the Board Agri Industries. He stated that he received a call from Dave Schwarz that he has permission from the owners of Agri Industries to sign a letter of intent to purchase the machine shop. Ray explained to the Board the situation Agri Industries was having. Dave Schwarz contacted Ray about purchasing the machine shop from District No.2 because Agri Industries will either purchase or build a shop and possibly add a motor rewind unit. Ray stated that Dave also asked if Buffalo Rapids No. 2 would be willing to expand the machine shop to handle all work that would be expected to be done for Agri Industries, if that was possible Agri would not build. If purchased Agri Industries would work on District No. 2 pumps for cost and give consideration to the District in case of season breakdown and possibly hire employees. The Board also discussed that a long term agreement would be needed.
Lance Kalfell expressed his concerns with selling the building. He also stated that if shop was sold it was no way meant to hurt the employees or compromise the collective bargaining agreement with the Union. The Union will be contacted regarding the employees for the machine shop.
Lance Kalfell made a motion to have Ray Strasheim pursue selling of the machine shop to Agri Industries and if he would like assistance and if needed to form unofficial committee to proceed to look at with the Board and to consider options. Scott Sackman seconded.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The Board discussed the 2010 Budget and a preliminary budget for 2011. A letter will be written to producers explaining the increase in assessments. The 2010 assessments were reviewed. The Fiscal year for 2011 assessments were reviewed. The amount per acre will be $40.00 per acre.
O&M=$35.00
EQUIP RESERVE=$1.00
SYSTEM REHAB=$3.00
REPAY A=$1.00
TOTAL=$40.00
Lance Kalfell motioned to accept the 2011 assessments, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To have an inscrese to $40.00 per acre for the 2011 assessments for Buffalo Rapids District No. 2.
The 2010 water overage was discussed; it was decided to increase the overage fee to $14.00 per acre foot. Scott Sackman motioned to accept the increase, seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
2010 water overage for Buffalo Rapids District No. 2 will be a fee of $14.00 per acre foot.
Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting will be held on July 14, 2010, at 7:00p.m.
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:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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