February 13, 2013 District No. 2 Annual Meeting Minutes

MINUTES Of the MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Terry, Montana FEBRUARY 13, 2013 The Annual Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the thirteenth day of February, 2013 at 3:30 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, Producers of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2. 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. FINANCIAL REPORT: Pat Davis presented to all present the 2013 proposed budget for District No. 2, cash account balances, and a list of equipment and vehicle acquisitions. She briefly went over the 2013 budget and explained selected line items within the budget. She informed all producers what the balance of all accounts were as of to date, and explained how those accounts received money. Lance Kalfell presented to all present the proposed Rules and Regulation for Water Users of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2. He encouraged and feedback before the document was approved at the next scheduled meeting. MANAGER’S REPORT: Ray Strasheim spoke to all present issues concerning the Shirley Fish Screen Project. He explained what has occurred over the past year and the expected installation in the spring. He also went on to explain the funds received from all entities for projects completed due to flooding and ice jam damages. Ray Strasheim informed all members of the District that were present the improvements that were performed over the past year. Ray also spoke of all Grants and projects present and future for District No. 2. Mr. Strasheim and the members of the District No. 2 Board asked for public comment and advice from area producers. 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