REGULAR BOARD MEETING
September 11, 2007, 10:00 A.M.
TUMALO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
64697 COOK AVENUE
BEND, OREGON 97701
BOARD: Bill Martin, Bob Morrow, Steve Putnam, Patricia Gainsforth, Ronald Cochran
STAFF: Elmer McDaniels, Cyndi Presnell, Jan Wickham, Ken Rieck, Bob Varco
ATTORNEY:
ENGINEERS: Jon Burgi
GUESTS: Rick Silvers, Jim Schlueter
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and appointed Cyndi Presnell scribe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2007 Regular Board Meeting and August 14, 2007 Executive Board Meeting, seconded by Director Morrow, motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHER LIST
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the September 2007 Voucher List, seconded by Director Morrow, motion carried unanimously.
CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT
Crescent Lake currently has just under 37,000 acre feet according to Manager McDaniels. Assistant Manager Ken Rieck said we are hoping to hit 25,000 to 30,000 before we shut off.
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
Jon Burgi of David Evans and Associates said they are currently gathering information from ODF&W to present to NOAA in late October or November.
TUMALO FISH SCREEN FENCE HEARING
Jon Burgi of David Evans and Associates presented the Board with a drawing prepared by David Olson. The drawing included a vegetation plan for the area around the Tumalo Feed Canal Fish Screens. Costs for these shrubs were stated at approximately $550.00 and pines at $300.00 to $2000.00 per tree. Discussion revolved around allowing the Deschutes County Commissioners to make their decision prior to moving forward with an unnecessary expense that may only encourage the Historical Society to continue overstepping their authority. Jon Burgi promoted the vegetation plan as a public relations opportunity for the District. Manager McDaniels suggested holding off, but reminded that the District office building falls under the Historical Society’s authority and approval for the re-roofing and re-siding projects.
APPROVAL OF THE 2006 AUDIT REPORT
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the 2006 Audit Report, seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
E-MAIL FROM OWRC- Enclosed
Manager McDaniels commented that these articles just go to show that the fish come first.
The newspaper editorial written by former Director Gary Blake was presented and discussed in brief.
Director Gainsforth discussed making contact with some OPB staff members. Board agreed that they may be a very beneficial resource for TID.
COID POLICY CHANGE - Enclosed
Discussed in brief.
VOTE BY MAIL RESOLUTION
Director Gainsforth read aloud the Resolution to conduct the 2007 Board of Director’s Election, for Division 1 and 3, by mail. Director Gainsforth made the resolution, seconded by Director Putnam, resolution carried unanimously. All Directors signed the resolution which will be made part of the minutes of this meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, October 9th, 2007, at 10:00 A.M., at the District Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Morrow made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 10:55 A.M., seconded by Director Putnam, motion carried unanimously.
READJOURN
Director Putnam made a motion to approve turning delinquent accounts over to Attorney Hopp, motion seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Cochran made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 11:10 A.M., seconded by Director Morrow, motion carried unanimously.