Minutes

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 13, 2001, 10:00 A.M.

DISTRICT OFFICE

BOARD:            Bill Martin, Bob Morrow, Steve Putnam

STAFF:                         Elmer McDaniels, Jan Wickham, Shelby Smith, Ken Rieck

ATTORNEY:      Bill Hopp

GUESTS:            Greg Mohnen, Tom Grimm

Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and appointed Shelby Smith scribe.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Director Putnam made a motion that the minutes of the January 9, 2001 Annual/Regular Board Meeting and January 9, 2001 Executive Board Meeting be approved, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF VOUCHER LIST

Director Putnam made a motion that the February 2001 Voucher List be approved, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously.

CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT

Manager McDaniels reported that Crescent Lake has 71,317 acre-feet. 

LAIDLAW BUTTE 60-FOOT POLE

Manager McDaniels reminded everyone that the Deschutes County Hearing for the District’s appeal is tonight at 5:30 P.M. 

1992 FORD PICKUP

Manager McDaniels reported that the 1992 Ford Pickup was advertised in the Bulletin and on the District’s web site.  There have been no responses.  It is currently in the District office parking lot, with a sign that says $4,500 or best offer.  Chairman Martin suggested that it be consigned to a dealer in Bend to increase exposure.  

SDAO BOARD VACANCY

See attached copy of SDAO Board Vacancy. 

PETER CARLSON – RENEW CONTRACT

Manager McDaniels asked the contract with Peter Carlson be renewed.  Mr. Carlson has been lobbying in Washington DC for the District in its pursuit of Federal funds for the Bend Feed Canal Project.  The authorization bill has been signed, but we still need to get the appropriation bill through.  Director Putnam made a motion that the contract between the District and Peter Carlson be renewed at $1,000 a month, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously. 

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REQUEST FROM WATERMASTER TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD PURCHASE OF SNOWCAT.

See attached copy of letter from Kyle Gorman, OWRD, dated January 24, 2001.  There is no allowance in the budget for this purchase.  The questions were (1) why would Tumalo Irrigation District pay more than Ochoco Irrigation District, and (2) why are Swalley Irrigation District and Squaw Creek Irrigation District not included?  Manager McDaniels will discuss this with Mr. Gorman. 

DESCHUTES COUNTY APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE GRANT FROM STATE OF OREGON

See attached copy of letter from Deschutes County Road Department dated January 30, 2001.  The concern was that the proposed sidewalk could impact the front entrance to the District office.  Manager McDaniels will contact Dick Johnson for more information.  

REQUEST FROM SQUAW CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS ON APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESCHUTES COUNTY ZONING CODE

See attached copy of Marc Thalacker’s letter dated January 8, 2001.  Squaw Creek Irrigation District is asking that the zoning laws be amended so that irrigation districts do not have to get County approval to clean ditches. Manager McDaniels will write a letter of support to Deschutes County. 

MEMORANDUM ON BALLOT MEASURE 7 IMPLEMENTATION

See attached copy of Memorandum from Special Districts Association of Oregon dated December 7, 2000.  Attorney Hopp said that Measure 7 has no effect on the District other than as a property owner.   

ANNUAL IN-STREAM LEASES

Ms. Smith said that she has thirty-four signed leases at this time, five of which are not in jeopardy.  The jeopardy list has approximately 68 owners with 600 acres of water rights, not including Coats.  Certified letters were mailed to everyone on the jeopardy list.  280 acres out of 600 have been leased; the owners of the remaining 320 acres have either (1) committed to using, (2) said they will lease but haven’t, or (3) have not responded.  The deadline for leases is March 2, 2001.       

WATER TRANSFER

           Frazier to Paterson – 2.00 acres senior rights

           Paterson to Paterson – 0.80 acres senior rights

Ms. Smith said there are no apparent problems with this transfer.  Director Putnam made a motion that this transfer be approved, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously.

TRI-STATE MEETING, BOISE, IDAHO

Manager McDaniels attended this meeting.  Senator Ron Wyden’s fish screen bill was discussed.  It has been authorized but not appropriated.  If it passes, there could be some help for the District. 

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2001 WATER SHUT-OFF DATE

Due to construction on Flume #4, water will shut off early this year, probably September 14, 2001.  Notices will be sent out next month. 

NEXT MEETING DATE

The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 10:00 A.M., in the District office.

ADJOURNMENT

Director Putnam made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 11:00 A.M., seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously.