December 13, 2021 District No. 2 Board Meeting Minutes

 

MINUTES

Of the

MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS

Of the

BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2

Terry, Montana 

December 13, 2021 

The Eighth 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 December, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

             There were present and participating at the meeting: 

Barry Rakes

Lance Kalfell

Jackson Dion 

Also present and participating were: Tim Kortum, Secretary; 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 Resolution from the November 11, 2021, 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 December 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 $39,680.29, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. December 15^th estimated payroll: $22,393.34, December estimated invoices $3,478.54, December 31^st estimated payroll: $13,808.41.    Investment transfer was signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $550,009.49 with Prairie County Pool. In addition a transfers authorization sheet was signed for the MDOT Fallon Pipeline MDU Expense for 2021 in the amount of $1,245.54 from System Rehab Reserve account.  Warrant numbers from November 13, 2021, to December 14, 2021 range from 26696 to 26747.  

The treasurer's report was approved on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Barry Rakes.  All in Favor.  Motion Carried. 

MANAGER’S REPORT:

The Board discussed the proposed Managers contract for Mr. Timothy Kortum.  The contract has no changes made except dates updated to current years terms.  The Board agreed to accept the proposed Managers contract for a one year term for Mr. Timothy Kortum or until a suitable replacement is found.  On a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Jackson Dion is was 

RESOLVED,

To accept the proposed Manager’s contract, for a one year term, for Mr. Timothy Kortum.  All in Favor, Motion Carried. 

            The Board discussed the proposed employee contract.  Revisions were made to the contract and presented to the Board of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 Board.  Mr. Kortum informed the Board that the employees had agreed to make the changes to the terms of the contract.  Pat Davis concurred with Mr. Kortum as a representative of the employees of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2.  On a motion made by Jackson Dion and seconded by Lance Kalfell it was resolved to accept the proposed contract between Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and the Employees of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 for a three year term.  All in Favor, Motion Carried. 

            RESOLVED,

To accept the contract agreement between Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and the Employees of Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2.  All in Favor, Motion Carried. 

            Mr. Kortum stated to the members of the Board that he had received two bids for materials for the Lateral 1.6 Pipeline Project.  He had spoken to Mr. Aspenlieder, of Performance Engineering, and was advised that a good faith effort was made to procure three bids, and was advised to proceed with the ordering of materials for the project.  

            Tim reported to the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 Board that they have the Shirley pump repairs completed.  They have inspected the internal seals in the Shirley Discharge Lines, and will make repairs as needed to alleviate leakage.  The Heavy Equipment operator has been cleaning ditches, drains, and canals.  The crew is continuing to work on the pumps in the shop for the next water season. Tim is continuing to look for a lathe that will fit the needs of the District. 

            Tim Kortum informed the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 Board that he is looking into the addition of acres to the District, that are within the boundaries of the District, due to the implementation of more pivot irrigation.  The Water Rights are completed for Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 and are awaiting the final documents.  No updates were available from the attorneys concerning the settlement agreement between the District and the McAulay Ranch Co. 

            Mr. Kortum advised the Board that he has placed Josh Hadley as the Shirley Division Ditch Rider, and Bruce Lantis the Terry Division Ditch Rider, for the upcoming water season. 

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

            ATTESTED:

 

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Tim Kortum, Secretary                                                                       Barry Rakes, President