MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
January 12, 2011
The Ninth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the twelfth day of January, 2011 at 1:00 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 December 13, 2010 Board Meeting were approved with corrections, 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 January. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $16,988.21, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. S.T.I.P. investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances. Pat explained to the Board that she would like to transfer directly into the reserve accounts each time assessments are received from the counties. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell, and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper will deposit amounts received for all reserve accounts directly into the appropriate accounts at time of receipt from county treasurer.
All in Favor. Motions carried.
It was decided that the manager of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 will receive a monthly salary of $1,600.00, in which the manager declined all benefits, vacation leave, and sick leave accrual. A contract for the manager will be resolved by next scheduled board meeting.
Pat Davis informed the Board that the Shirley Division is up for election this year and distributed to current Division Board member the appropriate forms for petition of nomination.
A compensated absences worksheet will be distributed to the members of the Board on a monthly basis due to request of the Board.
The audit of Buffalo Rapids Board of Control and Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 will be conducted in April of 2011, for the 2010 fiscal year.
Scott Sackman made a motion, seconded by Lance Kalfell, to approve the Treasurer’s report for District No. 2. All in Favor. Motion carried.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray informed the Board that Bill Tusler has been working on the White semi truck with servicing and parts. He will start working on the beaver tail on the trailer. Mr. Tusler has been busy working with the coal stoker. He has had problems with wet coal, and having to replace parts. Ray mentioned that the coal and stoker have been costing a lot in time and money to the District. He would like to look into different options for heating in the winter. Ray also informed the Board that John Muggli is interested in purchasing the old drag line.
Ray Strasheim spoke with the Board about a conference call at the Prairie County NRCS office on AWEP (Ag Water Enhancement Program). He stated that the call included all counties from the mouth of the Big Horn River, to the confluence of the Yellowstone River, and Missouri River. The NRCS has a team that will be putting together a proposal for the region to make the region a priority area for water conservation through increasing efficiency of water use. Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 has submitted their letter of support.
Ray discussed with the Board what would still need to be purchased to complete the Shirley Fish Screen Project. Ray has been acquiring price quotes, and speaking with sales representatives on several items that are needed.
Ray informed the Board of Commissioners that District No. 1 has been contacted to set up a date to meet with District No. 2 to finalize the split. District No. 1 will get a hold of Ray when everyone is available.
Ray Strasheim presented to the Board material concerning the Bureau of Reclamation Water Smart Program. There was much discussion as to the kind of proposals that could be submitted on behalf of District No. 2 for water conservation.
Ray discussed with the Board many options of an excavator. Ray brought to the Commissioners a proposal for an excavator out of RDO Equipment, Bismarck, ND. He will travel and look at the excavator as soon as RDO has gone through it at their facility.
New Business:
Lance Kalfell brought to the Board’s attention his invoice for his pipeline project submitted by District No. 2. He stated that he is satisfied with the balance due. The Board discussed pricing for labor and heavy equipment use for projects that benefit the District versus projects that would only benefit the producer.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Scott Sackman, seconded by Lance Kalfell. 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
January 12, 2011
The Ninth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the twelfth day of January, 2011 at 1:00 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 December 13, 2010 Board Meeting were approved with corrections, 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 January. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $16,988.21, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. S.T.I.P. investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances. Pat explained to the Board that she would like to transfer directly into the reserve accounts each time assessments are received from the counties. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell, and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper will deposit amounts received for all reserve accounts directly into the appropriate accounts at time of receipt from county treasurer.
All in Favor. Motions carried.
It was decided that the manager of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 will receive a monthly salary of $1,600.00, in which the manager declined all benefits, vacation leave, and sick leave accrual. A contract for the manager will be resolved by next scheduled board meeting.
Pat Davis informed the Board that the Shirley Division is up for election this year and distributed to current Division Board member the appropriate forms for petition of nomination.
A compensated absences worksheet will be distributed to the members of the Board on a monthly basis due to request of the Board.
The audit of Buffalo Rapids Board of Control and Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 will be conducted in April of 2011, for the 2010 fiscal year.
Scott Sackman made a motion, seconded by Lance Kalfell, to approve the Treasurer’s report for District No. 2. All in Favor. Motion carried.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray informed the Board that Bill Tusler has been working on the White semi truck with servicing and parts. He will start working on the beaver tail on the trailer. Mr. Tusler has been busy working with the coal stoker. He has had problems with wet coal, and having to replace parts. Ray mentioned that the coal and stoker have been costing a lot in time and money to the District. He would like to look into different options for heating in the winter. Ray also informed the Board that John Muggli is interested in purchasing the old drag line.
Ray Strasheim spoke with the Board about a conference call at the Prairie County NRCS office on AWEP (Ag Water Enhancement Program). He stated that the call included all counties from the mouth of the Big Horn River, to the confluence of the Yellowstone River, and Missouri River. The NRCS has a team that will be putting together a proposal for the region to make the region a priority area for water conservation through increasing efficiency of water use. Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 has submitted their letter of support.
Ray discussed with the Board what would still need to be purchased to complete the Shirley Fish Screen Project. Ray has been acquiring price quotes, and speaking with sales representatives on several items that are needed.
Ray informed the Board of Commissioners that District No. 1 has been contacted to set up a date to meet with District No. 2 to finalize the split. District No. 1 will get a hold of Ray when everyone is available.
Ray Strasheim presented to the Board material concerning the Bureau of Reclamation Water Smart Program. There was much discussion as to the kind of proposals that could be submitted on behalf of District No. 2 for water conservation.
Ray discussed with the Board many options of an excavator. Ray brought to the Commissioners a proposal for an excavator out of RDO Equipment, Bismarck, ND. He will travel and look at the excavator as soon as RDO has gone through it at their facility.
New Business:
Lance Kalfell brought to the Board’s attention his invoice for his pipeline project submitted by District No. 2. He stated that he is satisfied with the balance due. The Board discussed pricing for labor and heavy equipment use for projects that benefit the District versus projects that would only benefit the producer.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Scott Sackman, seconded by Lance Kalfell. All in Favor. Motion Carried
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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