MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
The Emergancy Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the fifteenth day of November, 2013 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, Mr. Mike Ames of Agri Industries-Prairie Pump and Machine.
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.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Mr. Strasheim informed the Board Mr. Ames called to request the meeting to discuss the issues concerning the contract between Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and Agri Industries, Inc.-Prairie Pump and Machine.
Mr. Ames and the Board discussed the different options available to both parties. Mr. Ames asked the Board if they were interested in the purchase of Prairie Pump and Machine for the same price as it was sold for in 2010. The Board respectfully declined and stated the reasons why they declined. A list of three separate options was presented to Mr. Ames within a letter sent on October 11, 2013. That list was again presented to Mr. Ames at the meeting. Mr. Ames indicated that he may move Prairie Pump and Machine to a Miles City location. The Board discussed how that would affect District No. 2 in going forward in doing business with Agri Industries, Inc.-Prairie Pump and Machine.
Mr. Ames stated that he would contemplate the issue further and have a response back to the Board by the end of November, 2013.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Scott Sackman. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
ATTESTED:
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Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
MINUTES Of the MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Terry, Montana May 14, 2025 Before the meeting could be called to order, the following nominations and appointments needed to be made: At 1:31 p.m., the meeting was turned over to Jackson Dion who declared nominations for appointments open for President of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2. Barry Rakes was nominated by Lance Kalfell. At 1:32 p.m., Lance Kalfell made a motion, seconded by Jackson Dion, that all nominations cease, and a unanimous ballot be cast for Barry Rakes. A unanimous ballot was cast for Barry Rakes, and it was, RESOLVED, that Barry Rakes be and is hereby elected and appointed to the position of President of the Buffalo...
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