MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
October 8, 2025
The Sixth Regular Meeting of the members of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 at Terry, Prairie County, Montana, was held on the Eighth day of October, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Barry Rakes
Jackson Dion
Also present and participating was: Jessica Schott, Treasurer. Commissioner Lance Kalfell and Secretary Tim Kortum were absent.
President Barry Rakes called the meeting to order at 1:30 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 September 10th, 2025, Regular Board Meeting were approved without corrections and, or additions, on a motion made by Jackson Dion and seconded by Barry Rakes at 1:31 p.m. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Jessica Schott presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures through October to all Board members for their review. Ms. Schott informed all present that expenditures included the progress billing from S&S Machine for the Fallon River No. 1 Pump and Motor Repairs in the amount of $34,431.71, as well as the purchase of the new National H30 pump with bronze impeller for $51,564.00, as previously quoted.
A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and a form for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $138,977.05, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. October 15th estimated payroll: $14,096.69, October invoices: $109,511.66, and October 31st estimated payroll: $15,368.70. This transfer authorization was approved on a motion by Jackson Dion, seconded by Barry Rakes at 1:50 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 $573,884.14 with the Prairie County Investment Pool. Warrant numbers from September 12, 2025 to October 9, 2025 range from 29192-29242.
The treasurer's report was approved at 1:52 p.m. on a motion by Jackson Dion, seconded by Barry Rakes. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
In the absence of Secretary/Manger Tim Kortum, Jessica Schott provided a brief update on the bid selection for the Shirley Main Canal Rehabilitation Phase II project, stating that a bid tabulation had been received from Performance Engineering. Vindex Liners, Inc. submitted the lowest competing bid and would be awarded the materials purchase contract and plans for the construction portion of the project were currently on schedule to begin in November, weather-permitting.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:53 p.m. on a motion by Jackson Dion, seconded by Barry Rakes. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
ATTESTED:
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Tim Kortum,
Secretary Barry
Rakes, President
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