February 12, 2015 District No. 2 Meeting Minutes

MINUTES Of the MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Terry, Montana FEBRUARY 12, 2015 The Tenth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the fourteenth day of February, 2015 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. 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 14, 2015 Board Meetings 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 $35,930.82, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. February 15th estimated payroll: $6,754.92; February estimated invoices: $22,420.98; February 28th estimated payroll: $6,754.92. Documents were signed for the transfer of $69,234.72 to System Rehab Reserve Account for the estimated 2014 carry over. Investment transfer was also signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $589,761.00 with Prairie County Pool. On a motion made by Scott Sackman and seconded by Lance Kalfell the treasurer’s report was approved. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Pat informed the members of the Board that the District was notified of a four percent increase in premium for Associated Employers Health Insurance for the year. MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Strasheim stated that the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is continuing to be installed at the Shirley Pumping Plant. Mangen Electric, along with Allen Gierke, is working at the Pumping Plant to assist the installation of the VFD. The project is due to be completed as weather permits. Ray also informed the Board that the Shirley pump is done and was determined to be in good shape. Ray visited with the NRCS office to help determine why the pipeline of Harding Land and Cattle is not delivering as much water after the pipeline break and repair. A new meter will be ordered to replace the one that was damaged. Ray informed the members present that before the water turns on for the season they will look at the internal seals in the Shirley discharge lines to determine if they worked well and survived the freeze-thaw cycle. Ray informed the members of the District No. 2 Board that they have ordered and received 150 feet of 28 inch HDPE pipe for the Terry Discharge Line Rehab Grant. The construction of the project will continue after the current water season. Ray also informed the Board that the Terry pump is done and ready to be installed. Ray stated to the Board that a pump at Agri Industries in Miles City from the Fallon Plant is being worked on. A representative from Industrial Systems spoke with Allen Gierke about information on a new pump and lube tubes at the Fallon Plant. It was determined that Mindt Machine will work on new lube tubes and bearings for the Fallon pump. Ray reported that the crew will install the new walkways and repair meters as time permits before the start of the water season. Clark Cameron was present and spoke with the members of the District No. 2 Board concerning a possible land acquisition and a subdivision of property on irrigated acres. He asked the Board’s opinion on Buffalo Rapids drains, irrigated acres and water rights. The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Scott Sackman, seconded by Lance Kalfell. All in Favor. Motion Carried. ATTESTED: ________________________________ ____________________________________ Raymond Strasheim, Secretary Barry Rakes, President