MINUTES
Of the
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Of the
BUFFALO RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2
Terry, Montana
April 8, 2026
The Twelfth 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 April, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
There were present and participating at the meeting:
Jackson Dion
Lance Kalfell
Also present and participating was: Jessica Schott, Treasurer. President Barry Rakes and Secretary Tim Kortum were absent.
Vice President Jackson Dion called the meeting to order at 1:14 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, Vice President Jackson Dion 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 March 12, 2026, Regular Board Meeting and the March 12, 2026 Annual Meeting were approved without corrections and, or additions, on a motion made by Lance Kalfell and seconded by Jackson Dion at 1:15 p.m. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Jessica Schott presented current budget figures which included payroll and expenditures through April to all Board members for their review. Ms. Schott reported that expenses for the month included $35,876.17 to Agri Industries for the summer 2024 breakdown of the Fallon River No. 1 pump, as well as $54,892.00 to S & S Machine for the repairs to the Shirley No. 1, Terry No. 1, and Terry No. 2 motors. A list of invoices to be paid was submitted and a form for the Prairie County Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of $146,217.03, to cover payroll and invoices were signed. April 15th estimated payroll: $18,743.10, April invoices: $106,324.20, and April 30th estimated payroll: $21,149.73. This transfer authorization was approved on a motion made by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion at 1:27p.m. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
Additional transfer authorizations were presented to transfer $35,876.17 from the Equipment & Emergency reserve account to District 2 Cash O & M for the repairs made by Agri Industries to the Fallon River No. 1 pump, as well as $54,892.00 from the Equipment & Emergency reserve account to District 2 Cash O & M for the repairs made by S & S Machine to the Shirley No. 1, Terry No. 1, and Terry No. 2 motors. These transfer authorizations were approved on a motion made by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion at 1:32 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 $523,871.86 with the Prairie County Investment Pool. Warrant numbers from March 14, 2026 to April 9, 2026 range from 29505-29551.
The treasurer's report was approved at 1:34 p.m. on a motion made by Jackson Dion, seconded by Lance Kalfell. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
In the absence of Secretary/Manger Tim Kortum, Jessica Schott provided a brief update on the Shirley Main Canal Rehabilitation Phase II project, stating that District employees were finishing with the preparation of the canal, and they would begin installing the liner material next week. Ms. Schott also reported that the employees were additionally working to install all the motors and repair two turnouts to finish with the pre-season preparations.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m. on a motion made by Lance Kalfell, seconded by Jackson Dion. All in Favor. Motion Carried.
ATTESTED:
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Tim Kortum,
Secretary Barry
Rakes, President
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