Skip to main content

June 09, 2021 District No. 2 Meeting Minutes

 

MINUTES

Of the

MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS

Of the

BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2

Terry, Montana 

June 09, 2021 

The Second Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the Ninth day of June, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. 

            There were present and participating at the meeting: 

Barry Rakes

Lance Kalfell

Jackson Dion

 

Also present and participating were: Tim Kortum, Manager, and Pat Davis, Treasurer, and Jackson Dion. 

            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 & Resolutions from the May 12, 2021, Board Meetings, were approved without corrections and, or additions, by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion.  All in Favor.  Motion Carried           

            FINANCIAL REPORT: 

            Pat Davis presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures through June 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 $77,988.37, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. June 15th estimated payroll: $13,987.91, June estimated invoices $50,207.20, June 30th estimated payroll: $13,793.26.  Transfer authorization sheets were also signed to transfer funds from Equipment & Emergency Reserve account  in the amount of $4,850.00; for a pickup purchase, and $8,537.21; for Colstrip Electric Inc. pump expense.  Investment transfer was signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $419,463.64 with Prairie County Pool.  Warrant numbers from May 14, 12, 2021 to June 10, 2021 range from 26377 to 26437.  

Pat Davis informed the members of the District 2 Board that the 2020 Audit was complete with no finding or recommendations, and the report stated that the Bookkeeper and Manager should be commended for a job well done.. The treasurer's report was approved on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion.  All in Favor.  Motion Carried.

  

MANAGER’S REPORT: 

            Mr. Tim Kortum informed all present that all pumping plants are running well.  He stated that there is a lot of trash in the river that is being dealt with at the pumping plants this year.  Tim spoke with the Board that they had some small repairs to do in the canal lining at Shirley and that it was back operational as soon as possible.

 

            Tim advised the District No. 2 Board that he had purchased a used pickup from Surplus Property Program that will replace the Fallon Division pickup currently in use. Mr. Kortum also advised the members of the Board that he will purchase another pickup for burning ditches that is already equipped for the task.

 

            Tim updated the members of the Board that he had spoken with Abagail Brown of ARB Law concerning the water right and the objection that McAulay Ranch Co. has filed.  Tim and Pat will be working with Abigail Brown and WGM Group to finalize maps and documents to respond to the objection filed.

 

            Mr. Kortum and the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 Board discussed at length a program that the NRCS has to help alleviate the cost of installing sprinkler irrigation.  Tim stated that he will call the NRCS office and set up a meeting to discuss the issue further and determine what may need to be done through the District to help the area producers.

 

            The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion. All in Favor.  Motion Carried.

 

            ATTESTED:

 

________________________________                    ____________________________________

Tim Kortum, Secretary                                                                       Barry Rakes, President

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

February 12, 2025 District No. 2 Board Meeting Minutes

  MINUTES Of the MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Terry, Montana   February 12, 2025   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, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.             There were present and participating at the meeting: Barry Rakes Jackson Dion Lance Kalfell   Also present and participating were: Tim Kortum, Secretary, and Jessica Schott, Treasurer.             President Barry Rakes called the meeting to order at 1:23 p.m., 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...

March 12, 2025 District No. 2 ANNUAL Meeting Minutes

  MINUTES Of the MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Terry, Montana   March 12, 2025   The Annual Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the Twelfth day of March, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.             There were present and participating at the meeting: Barry Rakes Lance Kalfell Jackson Dion                Also present and participating were: Tim Kortum, Secretary, Jessica Schott, Treasurer, and 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.    ...

September 11, 2024 District No. 2 Board Meeting Minutes

 MINUTES Of the MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Terry, Montana September 11, 2024 The Fifth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the Eleventh day of September, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.             There were present and participating at the meeting: Barry Rakes Jackson Dion Lance Kalfell   Also present and participating were: Jessica Schott, Treasurer.   Members absent were Tim Kortum, Secretary.             President Barry Rakes called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m., 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 t...