MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
NOVEMBER 09, 2011
The Seventh 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 November, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Barry Rakes
Lance Kalfell
Also present and participating were: Raymond Strasheim, Secretary,
Pat Davis, Treasurer, Allen Gierke.
President Barry 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 Barry 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 October 12, 2011 Board Meeting were approved with corrections and, or additions, by Lance Kalfell seconded by Barry Rakes.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Pat Davis presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures for November. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $35,910.98, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. November 15th estimated payroll: $15,051.89; November estimated invoices: $10,900.94; November 30th estimated payroll: $9,958.15. Investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $215,494.00 with Prairie County Pool at Stockman Bank. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Barry Rakes the treasurer’s report was approved.
Pat informed the members of the Board that she had received payment on the MACO insurance claim for the Red Pump at Browning’s at Fallon.
Pat asked for the Board’s opinion about hosting a Christmas party for the employees in conjunction with a retirement party for Ben Benjamin and Bill Fleckenstein. The Board decided that Buffalo Rapids District No. 2 will host a Christmas and Retirement Party to be held in December. Pat will make the arrangements for the festivities.
Union Negotiating Meeting:
The Board discussed the meeting held between the Union Negotiating Committee and the employees on October 25, 2011. The subject of discussion for the meeting was the employee wages for the year 2012. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Barry Rakes it was resolved to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 400, Article XVI, Wages. All in Favor, Motion Carried.
BE IT RESOLVED,
To accept Article XVI-Wages in the Memorandum of Understanding between Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 400.
The Board also discussed that they would like to pay the part time employees a year-end bonus equal to 2.5% of the monthly wage of the employee times the number of months worked, not to be less than $100.00.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Shirley Fish Screen Project:
Ray informed the members of the Board that a meeting was held in Terry and at the Shirley Pumping plant, concerning the Shirley Fish Screen Project on October 26, 2011. Attending were representatives from the local and regional N.R.C.S. offices, and the Bureau of Reclamation. Discussions were held on how to move forward with the project. The group also discussed different options for installing and removing the screens annually. Pat is waiting to hear back from the N.R.C.S. and B.O.R. offices concerning a new or extended memorandum of understanding, and information on a waiver of cost share funds. The Board discussed at length what is needed to move forward with the project and what their options are with the project. Allen Gierke spoke with Western Area Power Administration concerning their schedule for moving the Shirley substation. They informed him that it not scheduled to happen for a year. Allen will contact them again let them know it would be in the District’s best interest if they could move it sooner if possible.
Ray spoke with the Board about the easement at Terry Pumping Plant. Pat researched the road easement and forwarded the information she found to Ray and the Board. Ray spoke with Tim Kortum, who leases the land from Don Johnson, about purchasing a small amount of land at the Terry Pumping Plant site.
Allen Gierke spoke with the members of the Board about pulling pumps for the District. Pictures were passed for the Boards review of the Fallon River Pump #1. He informed them that the damage was extensive to the impeller, bowl, and shaft. The damage was due to the large amounts of silt that were deposited in the bay this spring by the ice jams and flooding. Allen also requested new planking for Terry and Shirley Pumping Plants, which the Board agreed should be done. Allen informed the Board that they had brought in the Fallon Relift motor to be sent off and inspected. Allen will consult with Bob and decide if they need to send off a Terry Plant motor as well. Dan Wolf will be working on the lube tubes and will be kept on at District No. 2 as long as there is work to be done.
Billy Tusler has been cleaning the canal in Fallon and Terry Division. He will continue to clean canal as the weather permits.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Barry Rakes. 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
NOVEMBER 09, 2011
The Seventh 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 November, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Barry Rakes
Lance Kalfell
Also present and participating were: Raymond Strasheim, Secretary,
Pat Davis, Treasurer, Allen Gierke.
President Barry 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 Barry 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 October 12, 2011 Board Meeting were approved with corrections and, or additions, by Lance Kalfell seconded by Barry Rakes.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Pat Davis presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures for November. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $35,910.98, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. November 15th estimated payroll: $15,051.89; November estimated invoices: $10,900.94; November 30th estimated payroll: $9,958.15. Investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $215,494.00 with Prairie County Pool at Stockman Bank. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Barry Rakes the treasurer’s report was approved.
Pat informed the members of the Board that she had received payment on the MACO insurance claim for the Red Pump at Browning’s at Fallon.
Pat asked for the Board’s opinion about hosting a Christmas party for the employees in conjunction with a retirement party for Ben Benjamin and Bill Fleckenstein. The Board decided that Buffalo Rapids District No. 2 will host a Christmas and Retirement Party to be held in December. Pat will make the arrangements for the festivities.
Union Negotiating Meeting:
The Board discussed the meeting held between the Union Negotiating Committee and the employees on October 25, 2011. The subject of discussion for the meeting was the employee wages for the year 2012. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Barry Rakes it was resolved to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 400, Article XVI, Wages. All in Favor, Motion Carried.
BE IT RESOLVED,
To accept Article XVI-Wages in the Memorandum of Understanding between Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 400.
The Board also discussed that they would like to pay the part time employees a year-end bonus equal to 2.5% of the monthly wage of the employee times the number of months worked, not to be less than $100.00.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Shirley Fish Screen Project:
Ray informed the members of the Board that a meeting was held in Terry and at the Shirley Pumping plant, concerning the Shirley Fish Screen Project on October 26, 2011. Attending were representatives from the local and regional N.R.C.S. offices, and the Bureau of Reclamation. Discussions were held on how to move forward with the project. The group also discussed different options for installing and removing the screens annually. Pat is waiting to hear back from the N.R.C.S. and B.O.R. offices concerning a new or extended memorandum of understanding, and information on a waiver of cost share funds. The Board discussed at length what is needed to move forward with the project and what their options are with the project. Allen Gierke spoke with Western Area Power Administration concerning their schedule for moving the Shirley substation. They informed him that it not scheduled to happen for a year. Allen will contact them again let them know it would be in the District’s best interest if they could move it sooner if possible.
Ray spoke with the Board about the easement at Terry Pumping Plant. Pat researched the road easement and forwarded the information she found to Ray and the Board. Ray spoke with Tim Kortum, who leases the land from Don Johnson, about purchasing a small amount of land at the Terry Pumping Plant site.
Allen Gierke spoke with the members of the Board about pulling pumps for the District. Pictures were passed for the Boards review of the Fallon River Pump #1. He informed them that the damage was extensive to the impeller, bowl, and shaft. The damage was due to the large amounts of silt that were deposited in the bay this spring by the ice jams and flooding. Allen also requested new planking for Terry and Shirley Pumping Plants, which the Board agreed should be done. Allen informed the Board that they had brought in the Fallon Relift motor to be sent off and inspected. Allen will consult with Bob and decide if they need to send off a Terry Plant motor as well. Dan Wolf will be working on the lube tubes and will be kept on at District No. 2 as long as there is work to be done.
Billy Tusler has been cleaning the canal in Fallon and Terry Division. He will continue to clean canal as the weather permits.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Barry Rakes. All in Favor. Motion Carried
ATTESTED:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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