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 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 14th, 2024, Regular Board Meeting were approved without corrections and, or additions, on a motion made by Jackson Dion and seconded by Lance Kalfell at 6:53 p.m. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Jessica Schott 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 a form for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $75,834.61, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. September 15th estimated payroll: $12,949.10, September invoices: $48,807.44, and September 30th estimated payroll: $14,078.07. This transfer authorization was approved on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion at 7:15 p.m. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Ms. Schott then presented the investment statement, which was signed to invest the remaining monthly District No. 2 cash balances in the amount of $605,247.24 with the Prairie County Investment Pool. Warrant numbers from August 16, 2024 to September 12, 2024 range from 28525-28572.
The treasurer's report was approved at 7:18 p.m. on a motion by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
In Tim Kortum’s absence, Ms. Schott provided a brief update on the Fallon River No. 3 pump that had the large breakdown last month. Agri Industries and Circle T Fabrications were both on-site on August 23rd to assess damage and get measurements in order to provide bids for repairs to the pump. Strad is also working on an estimate of hours and materials needed so an estimate for an in-house repair can be done as well. Additionally, Mr. Kortum has been researching pricing for a new replacement pump to compare to the bids for repairs. It’s been briefly discussed that depending on cost, it may be a claim submitted to insurance if the cost to repair or replace the pump is not feasible for the District to incur.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28
p.m. 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
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