MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
FEBRUARY 08, 2012
The Tenth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the eighth day of February, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Barry Rakes
Lance Kalfell
Scott Sackman
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 January 12, 2012 Board Meeting were approved without corrections and, or additions, 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 February. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $26,185.08, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. February 15th estimated payroll: $7,674.53; February estimated invoices: $11,318.06; February 29th estimated payroll: $7,192.49. Investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $417,224.00 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.
Pat notified the members of the Board that there would not be a health insurance premium increase for 2012.
On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED,
To transfer $58,994.23 into System Rehab reserve account to reflect the estimated 2011 net income.
All in favor. Motion carried.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray and Pat have been contacted by the Bureau of Reclamation that the new point of contact for the determination of water rights for the District, and the Shirley Fish Screen Project will be Lenny Duberstein. Rita Frasure from the Bureau of Reclamation contacted Pat and indicated that they would like to meet and discuss the issue of the water rights further, but will have to be contacted by Mr. Duberstein to set up a time.
Shirley Fish Screen Project:
Ray presented to the members of the Board the proposals from Cop Construction and Donnes Incorporated for their review. Ray also passed photos of the ice jam in front of the Shirley pumping plant. The Board discussed at length both bids for the Shirley Fish Screen Wing Wall Repair and Shirley Streambed Protection projects.
On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED,
To accept the bid from Donnes Incorporated for the Shirley Fish Screen Wing Wall Repair and the Shirley Streambed Protection Project.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Ray also informed the Board that they are still in need of a trailer for the fish screens.
The Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 office has not yet received any correspondence from Scott Aspenlieder of WWC Engineering concerning the Terry Discharge Line Phase II Grant.
Bruce Lantis is delivering the motors to L&J Machine that need to be worked on within the week. Allen Gierke informed all present that two Fallon River pumps and one Shirley pump is done, and that they are currently working on a Fallon Relift, and Terry pump. He reported to the Board that the District should be on the look-out for a replacement pump for Fallon River pumping plant.
Ray stated that Bill Tusler and himself will meet with the Prairie County Conservation District, US Fish and Wildlife, NRCS, and Army Corp of Engineers concerning the rerouting of the river for the intake of the Terry Pumping Plant on the 16th of February.
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
FEBRUARY 08, 2012
The Tenth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the eighth day of February, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Barry Rakes
Lance Kalfell
Scott Sackman
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 January 12, 2012 Board Meeting were approved without corrections and, or additions, 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 February. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $26,185.08, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. February 15th estimated payroll: $7,674.53; February estimated invoices: $11,318.06; February 29th estimated payroll: $7,192.49. Investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $417,224.00 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.
Pat notified the members of the Board that there would not be a health insurance premium increase for 2012.
On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED,
To transfer $58,994.23 into System Rehab reserve account to reflect the estimated 2011 net income.
All in favor. Motion carried.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Ray and Pat have been contacted by the Bureau of Reclamation that the new point of contact for the determination of water rights for the District, and the Shirley Fish Screen Project will be Lenny Duberstein. Rita Frasure from the Bureau of Reclamation contacted Pat and indicated that they would like to meet and discuss the issue of the water rights further, but will have to be contacted by Mr. Duberstein to set up a time.
Shirley Fish Screen Project:
Ray presented to the members of the Board the proposals from Cop Construction and Donnes Incorporated for their review. Ray also passed photos of the ice jam in front of the Shirley pumping plant. The Board discussed at length both bids for the Shirley Fish Screen Wing Wall Repair and Shirley Streambed Protection projects.
On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Scott Sackman it was
RESOLVED,
To accept the bid from Donnes Incorporated for the Shirley Fish Screen Wing Wall Repair and the Shirley Streambed Protection Project.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Ray also informed the Board that they are still in need of a trailer for the fish screens.
The Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 office has not yet received any correspondence from Scott Aspenlieder of WWC Engineering concerning the Terry Discharge Line Phase II Grant.
Bruce Lantis is delivering the motors to L&J Machine that need to be worked on within the week. Allen Gierke informed all present that two Fallon River pumps and one Shirley pump is done, and that they are currently working on a Fallon Relift, and Terry pump. He reported to the Board that the District should be on the look-out for a replacement pump for Fallon River pumping plant.
Ray stated that Bill Tusler and himself will meet with the Prairie County Conservation District, US Fish and Wildlife, NRCS, and Army Corp of Engineers concerning the rerouting of the river for the intake of the Terry Pumping Plant on the 16th of February.
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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