MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
August 11, 2010
The Fourth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the eleventh day of August, 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 July 14, 2010 meeting were approved by Scott Sackman seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Pat Davis presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures for August. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $62,412.59, 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.
Scott Sackman made a motion, seconded by Lance Kalfell, to approve the Treasurer’s report for District No. 2. All in Favor, Motion carried.
Pat Davis discussed with the Board members regarding the Shirley Fish Screen, DNRC and Intralox. Intralox informed Pat that they will wait for final payment on the screens until installation, and that no interest will be charged to Buffalo Rapids.
Pat reviewed with the Board about Alltel services on company cell phones.
Pat Davis requested from the Board a decision to be made as to which reserve account they would like to transfer money from first for Septembers’ expenses. The Board decided to use the System Rehab Reserve funds first.
Pat Davis discussed a workman’s comp claim.
Pat Davis mentioned to the Board that Bruce Lantis will be done August 15, 2010 and may be back to work mid September 2010. She also stated that Tanner Schillinger resigned July 31st, 2010.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray Strasheim stated that there will be a bill coming from WWC Engineering for around $6,700.00 or $6,800.00 for the canal automation.
Ray stated that he has talked to the Bureau of Reclamation regarding pumping plant structure for the Fish Screen. The Bureau is working on a solution to continue the structure support.
Ray reviewed with the Board the WAPA power bill; the plants did not peak at the same time but close to the allotted power without getting a fine.
Ray Strasheim mentioned to the Board that Bill Tusler has been cleaning canals and Bruce Lantis has been working towards setting equipment for the auction.
Ray reported on the machine shop. He stated that there has been work on some canal automation, and there has been work done for Agri Industries. The Machine shop will be working on getting used oil to use this winter.
Ray stated that the ditch riders have been busy and the Terry Bay was cleaned by Prince Construction.
Ray questioned the Board if the extra cement bags want to be put in the auction along with the cement truck and equipment. Ray will check with Granmoe Auction Service.
Granmoe Auction Service will be auctioning the sale on September 25, 2010.
Ray stated that Rick Harding, Lance Kalfell and himself met with Dale Hubber on the issue of selling the machine shop. The members felt that a proposal for the machine shop should be run for two weeks in the paper. Ray, Rick and Lance have met with Dave Schwarz, of Agri Industries, which the company is interested in acquiring the Machine Shop.
Scott Sackman motioned to advertise that Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 is seeking proposals for operating its machine shop located in Terry, MT., seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To advertise for operating proposals for the Machine Shop owned by Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2, located in Terry Montana.
Lance Kalfell expressed concern regarding Duane Lassle’s water situation. The Board stated that things are going well and he is getting enough water. Lance Kalfell asked about air vents and there is really no policy. It was stated that if the vent needs to be welded there is no charge but a bigger repair there will be a charge.
The meeting was adjourned by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
August 11, 2010
The Fourth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the eleventh day of August, 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 July 14, 2010 meeting were approved by Scott Sackman seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Pat Davis presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures for August. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $62,412.59, 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.
Scott Sackman made a motion, seconded by Lance Kalfell, to approve the Treasurer’s report for District No. 2. All in Favor, Motion carried.
Pat Davis discussed with the Board members regarding the Shirley Fish Screen, DNRC and Intralox. Intralox informed Pat that they will wait for final payment on the screens until installation, and that no interest will be charged to Buffalo Rapids.
Pat reviewed with the Board about Alltel services on company cell phones.
Pat Davis requested from the Board a decision to be made as to which reserve account they would like to transfer money from first for Septembers’ expenses. The Board decided to use the System Rehab Reserve funds first.
Pat Davis discussed a workman’s comp claim.
Pat Davis mentioned to the Board that Bruce Lantis will be done August 15, 2010 and may be back to work mid September 2010. She also stated that Tanner Schillinger resigned July 31st, 2010.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray Strasheim stated that there will be a bill coming from WWC Engineering for around $6,700.00 or $6,800.00 for the canal automation.
Ray stated that he has talked to the Bureau of Reclamation regarding pumping plant structure for the Fish Screen. The Bureau is working on a solution to continue the structure support.
Ray reviewed with the Board the WAPA power bill; the plants did not peak at the same time but close to the allotted power without getting a fine.
Ray Strasheim mentioned to the Board that Bill Tusler has been cleaning canals and Bruce Lantis has been working towards setting equipment for the auction.
Ray reported on the machine shop. He stated that there has been work on some canal automation, and there has been work done for Agri Industries. The Machine shop will be working on getting used oil to use this winter.
Ray stated that the ditch riders have been busy and the Terry Bay was cleaned by Prince Construction.
Ray questioned the Board if the extra cement bags want to be put in the auction along with the cement truck and equipment. Ray will check with Granmoe Auction Service.
Granmoe Auction Service will be auctioning the sale on September 25, 2010.
Ray stated that Rick Harding, Lance Kalfell and himself met with Dale Hubber on the issue of selling the machine shop. The members felt that a proposal for the machine shop should be run for two weeks in the paper. Ray, Rick and Lance have met with Dave Schwarz, of Agri Industries, which the company is interested in acquiring the Machine Shop.
Scott Sackman motioned to advertise that Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 is seeking proposals for operating its machine shop located in Terry, MT., seconded by Lance Kalfell.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
BE IT RESOLVED,
To advertise for operating proposals for the Machine Shop owned by Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2, located in Terry Montana.
Lance Kalfell expressed concern regarding Duane Lassle’s water situation. The Board stated that things are going well and he is getting enough water. Lance Kalfell asked about air vents and there is really no policy. It was stated that if the vent needs to be welded there is no charge but a bigger repair there will be a charge.
The meeting was adjourned by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Scott Sackman.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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