REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 13, 2007, 10:00 A.M.
TUMALO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
64697 COOK AVENUE
BEND, OREGON 97701
BOARD: Bill Martin, Bob Morrow, Patricia Gainsforth, Ronald Cochran
STAFF: Elmer McDaniels, Cyndi Presnell, Jan Wickham, Ken Rieck
ATTORNEY: Bill Hopp
ENGINEERS:
GUESTS: Rick Silver, Jeff Rola
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and appointed Cyndi Presnell scribe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Morrow made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2007 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHER LIST
Director Morrow made a motion to approve the October 2007 Voucher List, seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.
CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT
Crescent Lake currently has 37685 acre feet according to Manager McDaniels.
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
Manager McDaniels, Attorney Hopp, Jon Burgi of David Evans and Associates will meet with NOAA in Portland, OR on the 19th of November. Manager McDaniels said the District should know, after the meeting, what direction we should take regarding the DBBC. Director Cochran mentioned a recent article in the Bulletin which highlighted the “experimental” designation. This article will be made part of the minutes.
TUMALO FISH SCREEN FENCE HEARING
Manager McDaniels said he and Attorney Hopp would be meeting with Attorney Sharon Smith on Thursday, the 15th of November.
WASHINGTON D.C.
Manager McDaniels reported on the Hearing in Washington D.C., to request Federal grant money. Manager McDaniels said the hearing was held at the House Office and was positive. He said Congressman Walden will visit Tumalo Irrigation District on Monday the 26th of November at the District office at 2:30 PM.
OWRD
Attorney Hopp and Manager McDaniels will attend a hearing in Portland on Friday, November 30th, 2007. The hearing will expedite the transfer of the remaining 4 parcels contiguous to Tumalo Reservoir, from the State of Oregon to Tumalo Irrigation District. According to Attorney Hopp the District currently has an illegal subdivision and the State of Oregon is subject to a Carey Act lawsuit. This transfer will allow these issues to be remedied and will allow the Briles lot line adjustment to move forward. Attorney Hopp explained that the liability to the District was minimal as long as the District practices appropriate due diligence in keeping the area safe and posted no trespassing.
CASCADE PUMICE
Manager McDaniels said Dugan Pearsall with Cascade Pumice has informed the District of the completion of the reclamation of the mining site. The area will be seeded so that it can be inspected next spring.
STIDEL DAM
Manager McDaniels said the bypass gates are open at Stidel Dam at the head of the Bend Feed Canal.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 10:00 A.M., at the District Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Morrow made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 10:50 A.M., seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
READJOURNMENT
Director Cochran made a motion to have the attorney make one additional phone call requesting payment in full in 30 days, followed by filing foreclosure documents upon nonpayment for Rehn, Ely, and Case. Also, in the case of Pamela Murray-Clark the District will accept payments in the amount of $145.00 for the next three months until the remaining legal fees are paid. Seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
Director Cochran made a motion to appropriate an additional $25,000.00 from the Capital account to continue the work on the HCP, seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
Director Cochran made a motion to give Manager McDaniels a 10% salary increase, seconded by Director Gainsforth; motion carried with two yeas by Directors Cochran and Gainsforth, and one nay by Director Morrow.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Morrow made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 12:25 P.M., seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.