MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
March 09, 2011
The Eleventh Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the ninth day of March, 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 February 09, 2010 Board Meeting, and the February 28 Annual Meeting were approved without 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 March. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $160,511.78, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. Transfer authorizations forms were signed to transfer $77,657.58 into District No. 2 fund account from System Rehab for the finalizations of the split from Board of Control. Transfer authorization forms were also signed to transfer funds for the purchase of a 120 John Deere excavator in the amount of $47,500.00, which included a new three foot bucket, thumb, and delivery. Pat presented to the Board materials explaining investing District No. 2 funds with Stockman Bank in the Prairie County Pool. She explained that the investment would still be very secure and liquid. The interest rate at the current time is .75%. The interest rate for S.T.I.P. was .30%. The Board based their decision in part on the difference in interest rates. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED, That Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 will invest available fund with Stockman Bank to be included in the Prairie County Pool, and withdraw from S.T.I.P.
All in Favor. Motions carried.
Investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances with Prairie County Pool at Stockman Bank. On a motion made by Scott Sackman, and seconded by Lance Kalfell the treasurer’s report was approved.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Shirley Fish Screen Project:
Ray informed and discussed with the Board the progression of the Shirley Fish Screen Project. He stated that the filter for the spray wash system will be in soon. They have been working on the walkway design and almost have all the metal to begin work on the construction.
Ray Strasheim, Barry Rakes, Allen Gierke, and Pat Davis participated in a conference call with all entities involved in the project. Discussions between all to update and confer how the Shirley Fish Screen Project was progressing to date and possible installation date. Many possibilities were discussed for removal of the screens in the off season. Engineers are working with Ray on a possibility of leaving the screens in during the winter season with construction ahead of the screen to protect it from ice and debris.
Ray has contacted different crane rental companies for availability and pricing for the initial installation of the screens this spring.
Billy Tusler has been welding various pieces that will be needed in the construction of the installation of the screens.
Ray received a phone call from Doug Mangen, of Mangen Electric, concerning the need of a switch that will need to be installed ahead of the transformers. Mr. Mangen has located a used certified switch at approximately one third of the cost of a new one. The electrical work will begin on March 10th if weather permits.
Ray mentioned to the Board that they will need a qualified and available welder to work for the District to construct some materials needed for the completion of the project. He has contacted several local welders that would be willing to work on the project.
Excavators:
Ray brought to the Board’s attention that a 120 John Deere excavator has been purchased. The excavator is located in Kalispell, M.T. and owned by Doug Miller, a private dealer. The cost of the excavator is $47,500.00, which included a thumb, new extra three foot bucket, and delivery to the District No. 2 yard. Diagnostics were run on the excavator by Triple W Equipment out of Kalispell, M.T. All diagnostics came back acceptable.
Ray has been in contact with Bismarck John Deere about a long boom excavator, but has been unable to travel to Bismarck to look at the excavator due to weather and scheduling. Ray had been discussing financing options for the excavator and a possible trade in on the current excavator owned by the District.
Ray brought to the Board’s attention an article in the Montana Association of Canals and Dams newsletter concerning a ruling and permits that may possibly be needed to spray herbicides and pesticide on the ditch.
Ray informed the Board that the heater is in from Netzer Plumbing and Heating and ready to be installed when time permits.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion 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
March 09, 2011
The Eleventh Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the ninth day of March, 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 February 09, 2010 Board Meeting, and the February 28 Annual Meeting were approved without 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 March. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $160,511.78, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. Transfer authorizations forms were signed to transfer $77,657.58 into District No. 2 fund account from System Rehab for the finalizations of the split from Board of Control. Transfer authorization forms were also signed to transfer funds for the purchase of a 120 John Deere excavator in the amount of $47,500.00, which included a new three foot bucket, thumb, and delivery. Pat presented to the Board materials explaining investing District No. 2 funds with Stockman Bank in the Prairie County Pool. She explained that the investment would still be very secure and liquid. The interest rate at the current time is .75%. The interest rate for S.T.I.P. was .30%. The Board based their decision in part on the difference in interest rates. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED, That Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 will invest available fund with Stockman Bank to be included in the Prairie County Pool, and withdraw from S.T.I.P.
All in Favor. Motions carried.
Investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances with Prairie County Pool at Stockman Bank. On a motion made by Scott Sackman, and seconded by Lance Kalfell the treasurer’s report was approved.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Shirley Fish Screen Project:
Ray informed and discussed with the Board the progression of the Shirley Fish Screen Project. He stated that the filter for the spray wash system will be in soon. They have been working on the walkway design and almost have all the metal to begin work on the construction.
Ray Strasheim, Barry Rakes, Allen Gierke, and Pat Davis participated in a conference call with all entities involved in the project. Discussions between all to update and confer how the Shirley Fish Screen Project was progressing to date and possible installation date. Many possibilities were discussed for removal of the screens in the off season. Engineers are working with Ray on a possibility of leaving the screens in during the winter season with construction ahead of the screen to protect it from ice and debris.
Ray has contacted different crane rental companies for availability and pricing for the initial installation of the screens this spring.
Billy Tusler has been welding various pieces that will be needed in the construction of the installation of the screens.
Ray received a phone call from Doug Mangen, of Mangen Electric, concerning the need of a switch that will need to be installed ahead of the transformers. Mr. Mangen has located a used certified switch at approximately one third of the cost of a new one. The electrical work will begin on March 10th if weather permits.
Ray mentioned to the Board that they will need a qualified and available welder to work for the District to construct some materials needed for the completion of the project. He has contacted several local welders that would be willing to work on the project.
Excavators:
Ray brought to the Board’s attention that a 120 John Deere excavator has been purchased. The excavator is located in Kalispell, M.T. and owned by Doug Miller, a private dealer. The cost of the excavator is $47,500.00, which included a thumb, new extra three foot bucket, and delivery to the District No. 2 yard. Diagnostics were run on the excavator by Triple W Equipment out of Kalispell, M.T. All diagnostics came back acceptable.
Ray has been in contact with Bismarck John Deere about a long boom excavator, but has been unable to travel to Bismarck to look at the excavator due to weather and scheduling. Ray had been discussing financing options for the excavator and a possible trade in on the current excavator owned by the District.
Ray brought to the Board’s attention an article in the Montana Association of Canals and Dams newsletter concerning a ruling and permits that may possibly be needed to spray herbicides and pesticide on the ditch.
Ray informed the Board that the heater is in from Netzer Plumbing and Heating and ready to be installed when time permits.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Scott Sackman. All in Favor. Motion Carried
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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