MINUTES
Of the
MEETING
OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO
RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry,
Montana
July 13,
2020
The
Third 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 July,
2020 at 7:00 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 & Resolution from
the June 10, 2020 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 July 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 $113,359.13 to cover payroll and invoices were signed. July
15th estimated payroll: $12,659.28 July estimated invoices $87,223.30,
July 31st estimated payroll: $13,476.55. Investment transfer was signed to invest the
remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $483,838.84 with
Prairie County Pool. In addition a transfer
authorization sheet was signed in the amount of $4,717.20.00 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. A transfer authorization sheet was also
signed in the amount of $14,066.64 to transfer funds from System Rehab Reserve
account to District 2 Cash O & M-other, for payment on Stockman Bank Loan
number 2340054877. Warrant numbers
from June 12, 2020 to July 14, 2020 range from 25807 to 25871. The treasurer's report was approved on a
motion by Scott Sackman, seconded by Lance Kalfell. All in Favor.
Motion Carried.
MANAGER’S
REPORT:
Pat
Davis presented for the Board of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2's
review the updated By-Laws for the District. On a motion made by Lance Kalfell
and seconded by Scott Sackman it was approved to adopt the updated By-Laws for
Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2. All in Favor.
Motion Carried
BE IT
RESOLVED,
To adopt the
updated By-Laws for Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2.
Mr. Tim Kortum updated all Board Members
present that the crew has been busy repairing meters and delivering water to
area producers. The motor out of the
Fallon River Pumping Plant that has been sent to Mulloy Electric, in Mandan, ND,
is almost complete with he needed repairs.
The Machine Shop has been performing some outside work on a few smaller
pumps in addition to their regular duties.
Mr. Tusler has been cleaning ditches, laterals and drains as needed
within the District.
Mr. Kortum reviewed, for the members
of the Board, of the Associated Facilities Review of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation
District No. 2 that was completed the last month. Representatives from the Bureau of
Reclamation toured, with Mr. Kortum, all
pumping plants, canals and laterals. Pat
Davis also helped supply them with all documents and financials requested.
Tim Kortum relayed to the District
No. 2 Board members that he had spoken to Scott Aspenleider, Performance
Engineering & Consulting, concerning a meeting with the District and the U.S.
Bureau of Reclamation to review the funding for the WaterSMART grant, and all
necessary requirements that it will entail.
A date will be made to set a time for a conference call with the week.
Mr. Tim Kortum informed the Board that
the meeting with Mitch Young, MACo Defense Services, concerning the ongoing case
concerning the excavation of Drain US 49-10-I was postponed by Mr. Young.
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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