MINUTES
of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
July 14, 2010
The Third Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the seventh day of July 14, 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.
The Minutes from the June 7, 2010 meeting were approved by Scott Sackman seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
Minutes from the June 22, 2010 were approved by Lance Kalfell seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Pat Davis presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures for July. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $95,015.24, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. S.T.I.P. investment transfers were also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances.
Lance Kalfell made a motion, seconded by Scott Sackman, to approve the Treasurer’s report for District No. 2. All in Favor, Motion carried.
Pat Davis reviewed with the Board members Custer County assessments and the Fish Screen Grant. Pat stated that the Canal Automation final payment has been received. She also stated that the quarter reports are done and have been sent to all entities. The final reports for the Canal Automation are also finished and have been booked. The Fish Screen grant is the only grant that is still out. Pat reviewed with the Board the cash flow. Pat also stated that District I has outstanding bills with Ace Irrigation and Great Plains meter and these are the only bills that are outstanding that may affect District 2. Pat also reviewed with the Board the budget. Pat stated that currently the District is with Alltel, she stated that she received a quote from Verizon. Lance Kalfell stated that Pat should make a decision for the best possible plan. Pat stated that the old pictures and maps need to be preserved, and that she had been copying and reprinting some of those pictures for the office. District will buy a color cartridge for Pat’s personal printer for scanning and printing of those photographs.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray Strasheim stated that Bruce Lantis has been cleaning the yard and placing equipment for the auction. Ray stated that District I sent one guy for a day or two. The members discussed splitting the miscellaneous inventory in shops and buildings.
Ray reviewed the Canal Automation and informed the members of the Board that it is up and running and working well. Allen Gierke and the machine shop employees have finished construction on that project. Ray fabricated and constructed a structure for the Canal Automation.
Ray stated that Lateral 3.2 had a leak from construction, it has been repaired and running well. Advance Well Service has been billed for the repairs. Bill Tusler worked on Lateral 3.2 and digging drains.
The members discussed the Fish screen. Barry Rakes stated that he has phone calls out to Intralox and is waiting for a return call. Barry stated that there will be no advance on the NRCS money until the project is completed. Ray stated that he has talked with Allen about building a sub frame to the plant.
The Board members discussed the water for Duane Lassle and his pipeline. They also discussed the upcoming auction sale, no date has been set. Ray Strasheim will contact Larry Heimbuch from District I.
Ray Strasheim discussed with the Board that Rick Harding, Lance Kalfell and himself will meet with Dave Schwarz. Pat Davis stated that Dave came into the office for a machine shop expenses workup.
Lance Kalfell brought a concern to the Board regarding broken air vents. His concern was if it were producer caused or natural causes, who will be responsible for paying. Ray Strasheim will review the policy.
The meeting was adjourned by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The next scheduled meeting will be held on August 11, 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
July 14, 2010
The Third Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the seventh day of July 14, 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.
The Minutes from the June 7, 2010 meeting were approved by Scott Sackman seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
Minutes from the June 22, 2010 were approved by Lance Kalfell seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Pat Davis presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures for July. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $95,015.24, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. S.T.I.P. investment transfers were also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances.
Lance Kalfell made a motion, seconded by Scott Sackman, to approve the Treasurer’s report for District No. 2. All in Favor, Motion carried.
Pat Davis reviewed with the Board members Custer County assessments and the Fish Screen Grant. Pat stated that the Canal Automation final payment has been received. She also stated that the quarter reports are done and have been sent to all entities. The final reports for the Canal Automation are also finished and have been booked. The Fish Screen grant is the only grant that is still out. Pat reviewed with the Board the cash flow. Pat also stated that District I has outstanding bills with Ace Irrigation and Great Plains meter and these are the only bills that are outstanding that may affect District 2. Pat also reviewed with the Board the budget. Pat stated that currently the District is with Alltel, she stated that she received a quote from Verizon. Lance Kalfell stated that Pat should make a decision for the best possible plan. Pat stated that the old pictures and maps need to be preserved, and that she had been copying and reprinting some of those pictures for the office. District will buy a color cartridge for Pat’s personal printer for scanning and printing of those photographs.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray Strasheim stated that Bruce Lantis has been cleaning the yard and placing equipment for the auction. Ray stated that District I sent one guy for a day or two. The members discussed splitting the miscellaneous inventory in shops and buildings.
Ray reviewed the Canal Automation and informed the members of the Board that it is up and running and working well. Allen Gierke and the machine shop employees have finished construction on that project. Ray fabricated and constructed a structure for the Canal Automation.
Ray stated that Lateral 3.2 had a leak from construction, it has been repaired and running well. Advance Well Service has been billed for the repairs. Bill Tusler worked on Lateral 3.2 and digging drains.
The members discussed the Fish screen. Barry Rakes stated that he has phone calls out to Intralox and is waiting for a return call. Barry stated that there will be no advance on the NRCS money until the project is completed. Ray stated that he has talked with Allen about building a sub frame to the plant.
The Board members discussed the water for Duane Lassle and his pipeline. They also discussed the upcoming auction sale, no date has been set. Ray Strasheim will contact Larry Heimbuch from District I.
Ray Strasheim discussed with the Board that Rick Harding, Lance Kalfell and himself will meet with Dave Schwarz. Pat Davis stated that Dave came into the office for a machine shop expenses workup.
Lance Kalfell brought a concern to the Board regarding broken air vents. His concern was if it were producer caused or natural causes, who will be responsible for paying. Ray Strasheim will review the policy.
The meeting was adjourned by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
The next scheduled meeting will be held on August 11, 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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