MINUTES
Of the
MEETING
OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO
RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry,
Montana
February
12, 2020
The Tenth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the Twelfth day of February, 2020 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 and Resolutions from the
January 10, 2020 Board Meeting were approved without corrections and, or
additions, by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Barry Rakes. 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 $64,907.07 to cover payroll and invoices were signed. February 15th estimated payroll: $11,483.25; February estimated invoices $41,764.25 February 29th estimated payroll: $11,659.57. Investment transfer was signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $543,141.46 with Prairie County Pool. Warrant numbers from January 11, 2020 to February 12, 2020 range from 25541 to 25591. In addition a transfer authorization sheet was signed in the amount of $19,902.70 to transfer funds from System Rehab Reserve account to District 2 Cash O & M-other, for expenses incurred for the Shirley Main Canal Lining Rehabilitation Project. Transfer authorization forms were also signed for a total amount of $26,606.16, to transfer funds from System Rehab Reserve account to District 2 Cash O & M-other account, to reflect the 2019 estimated carry over of net loss.
The treasurer's report was approved on a motion by Scott Sackman, seconded by Lance Kalfell. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Mr. Tim Kortum informed all Board Members that the pumps are done and ready to go back in as the weather permits. The motor that was taken to Prairie Mountain Electric for repairs is almost completed. Tim also informed the members of the Board that the Fallon Relift pumps have been switched to water lube as they get pulled for maintenance. The crew in the shop has also been working on maintenance and repairs for the pickups and heavy equipment. Employees are in addition taking time off if time is available.
Tim updated the members of the Board on the Shirley Main Canal Lining Project. The project will be completed before the start of the water season. Tim stated that the only remaining work is to install gravel and head gates.
Tim Kortum relayed to the District No. 2 Board members that Performance Engineering & Consulting has resubmitted a planning grant to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for the Lateral 1.6 Pipeline Phase #2.
Mr. Tim Kortum spoke with Mitch Young, MACo Defense Services, concerning the ongoing cause concerning the excavation of Drain US 49-10-I and updated the members of the Board on the progress that has been made concerning the location of document researched by himself and Prairie Abstract & Title.
Mr. Kortum and the members of the District No. 2 Board discussed what will be needed done before the start of the 2020 water season. Mr. Kortum stated to the Board that everything seems to be on track for the start of the new year.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Scott Sackman. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
ATTESTED:
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Tim Kortum, Secretary Barry Rakes, President
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