September 14, 2021 District No. 2 Meeting Minutes

 

MINUTES

Of the

MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS

Of the

BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2

Terry, Montana 

September 14, 2021 

The Fifth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the Fourteenth day of September, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

            There were present and participating at the meeting: 

Barry Rakes

Lance Kalfell

Jackson Dion 

Also present and participating were: 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 August 11, 2021, Board Meeting, 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 September 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 $56,222.98, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. September 15^th estimated payroll: $12,965.93, September estimated invoices $28,999.32, September 30^th estimated payroll: $14,257.73.    Investment transfer was signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $379,596.90 with Prairie County Pool.  Warrant numbers from August 13, to September 15, 2021 range from 26550 to 26609.  

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. Kortum informed all members present he had received the Lateral 1.6 preliminary plans from Performance Engineering & Consulting, but is still waiting for the final plans to order materials for the project.  Tim has contacted multiple contractors and pipe sales for quotes on the project.  Mr. Scott Aspenlieder stopped at the District No. 2 office and Tim and Pat talked to him extensively about the communications between the two offices moving forward. The District will have a producer meeting as the beginning of the project draws closer with all involved on the pipeline.  The application has been submitted for the  A.R.P.A. (American Rescue Plan Act)  grant application for Lateral 5.3 Pipeline Project.

             Tim reported to the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 Board that they are getting ready to end the 2021 water season.  They will pull two Fallon Relift pumps, and one pump from all other pumping plants for regular maintenance and inspection.  They will install internal seals in the Shirley discharge lines to help alleviate leakage while the pumps are out as well. All water will be shut off as of September 30th of this year per the contract for power.  The crew will begin pumping pipelines and compiling the final meter readings for the year so water statements can be sent out to the producers. 

            Tim stated that there were no current updates on the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 water rights.  No updates were available from the attorneys concerning the settlement agreement between the District and the McAulay Ranch Co.

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

 

            ATTESTED: 

________________________________                    ____________________________________

Tim Kortum, Secretary                                                                       Barry Rakes, President