February 13, 2019 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, 2019 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, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. There were present and participating at the meeting: Barry Rakes Lance Kalfell Scott Sackman Also present and participating were: Tim Kortum, 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 2019 proposed budget for District No. 2 and cash account balances. She also included a list of the last years overview of events along with a list of the upcoming years overview. MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Tim Kortum thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Tim Kortum spoke to all present the issues concerning the District. He stated that the last year ran well for the District. He had a list of all future and completed projects that was available for all producers to review. Tim explained that the projects listed for each Division are what he would like to see done in the future to better serve the District as a whole. He also explained that they had received approval for funding Shirley Main Canal Lining, but it was pulled due to the extensive wildfire expense to the state of Montana in 2018, and is now up for review and funding in the 2019 session. He went on to explain that they have also submitted a grant proposal for Lateral 1.6 pipeline conversion project in the Terry Division, and are within the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation's budget cut-off for funding in the 2019 session also. Mr. Kortum informed all present that they have completed all modifications needed to install a new pump, and a new motor, for the Fallon River Pumping Plant. The installation of the Variable Frequency Drives, electrical updates, and needed maintenance in all of the pumping plants has been very beneficial to the District, and has ensured consistent water delivery for the District. Tim explained to all present the the District is continuing to work on the water rights for District No. 2, and have made considerable headway on those issues. The members of the Board along with Tim Kortum discussed at length with everyone present, about the upcoming power contract. Tim and the Board of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 asked for any input from the area producers present. Tim stated that they are working with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDOT) concerning a culvert and siphon that supplies water under the Highway and I-94 in the Fallon Division. The MDOT would construct a pipeline that would extend the R.O.O.R. Lateral under the roadways to supply water to the irrigated acres that receive water currently. The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Scott Sackman, seconded by Lance Kalfell. All in Favor. Motion Carried ATTESTED: ________________________________ ____________________________________ Tim Kortum, Secretary Barry Rakes, President