February 13, 2019 District No. 2 Meeting Minutes

MINUTES Of the MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Terry, Montana FEBRUARY 13, 2019 The Tenth Regular 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 1:00 p.m. There were present and participating at the meeting: Barry Rakes Lance Kalfell Scott Sackman Also present and participating were: Tim Kortum, Manager, and 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 09, 2019 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 through February to all Board members for their review. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and forms for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $37,762.44, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. February 15th estimated payroll: $11,280.95; February estimated invoices $16,819.99; February 28th estimated payroll: $9,661.50. Investment transfer was signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $565,863.87 with Prairie County Pool. Warrant numbers from January 11, 2019 to February 14, 2019 range from 24909 to 24953. District 2 Cash O & M account Funds were also transferred to System Rehab Reserve account, in the amount of $16,616.53, for the estimated 2018 Carry Over of Net Income. Pat Davis informed the members of the Board that they had received notice from their health insurance carrier that there would not be an increase in premium for the upcoming year. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Scott Sackman the treasurer’s report was approved. All in Favor. Motion Carried. MANAGER’S REPORT: Tim updated the Board on the progress made with the resolution of the water rights for the District. Mr. Kortum also gave an update, to the Buffalo Rapids District No. 2 Board, on the subject of McAuley Ranch and the excavation of US Drain 49-10-I. Tim presented for the Board's review documents that were forwarded from the District's attorney, Mrs. Abagail Brown. Mr. Kortum informed the members of the Board that Mr. Brian Certain had come into the office and presented documentation to Pat Davis, that she then forwarded to the Bureau of Reclamation Regional Director, concerning a search for any materials that may help Mr. Certain in an easement or right of way into his property. The Bureau of Reclamation responded that they determined that any further requests for information should be sent to the counties involved, and that the Bureau of Reclamation cannot be of any further assistance on this issue. Mr. Tim Kortum updated the District No. 2 Board on the grant funding for the Shirley Main Canal Project and the Lateral 1.6 Pipeline project. Tim had spoken to Mr. Scott Aspenlieder, Performance Engineering & Consulting, and he had indicated that the District looked favorable to receive funding for both projects. Tim stated that the crew is continuing to working on the pumps for the District. Tim reported that the Terry Division pump that they pulled was in excellent condition after the three year rotation maintenance schedule. Tim also advised all present that he is still looking to purchase a larger lathe for work to be done in house. Tim and all members of the Board discussed at length the proposed power contract renewal presented to the District by the Bureau of Reclamation. 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