REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February 12, 2008, 10:00 A.M.
TUMALO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
64697 COOK AVENUE
BEND, OREGON 97701
BOARD: Bob Morrow, Ronald Cochran, Steve Putnam
STAFF: Elmer McDaniels, Cyndi Presnell, Jan Wickham, Ken Rieck, Bob Varco
ATTORNEY: Bill Hopp
ENGINEERS: Jon Burgi
GUESTS: Monte Dahlman, Bill Noce
Vice-Chairman Morrow 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 January 8, 2008 Annual Board Meeting, the January 8, 2008 Executive Board Meeting seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHER LIST
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the February Voucher List, seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.
CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT
Crescent Lake currently has nearly 48000 acre feet according to Manager McDaniels. Moisture content of the snow pack is just under 24 inches of water according to Assistant Manager Ken Rieck.
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
Jon Burgi reported that David Evans and Associates will be nearing the completion of the District’s Habitat Conservation Plan by late September to mid October 2008.
TUMALO FISH SCREEN FENCE HEARING
Manager McDaniels reported that Pat Kliewer, with the Historical Society, is now questioning the size of the parking area near the Tumalo Feed Canal Fish Screen. Manager McDaniels said the hearing is about the fence, not the parking area. The next meeting was postponed until March.
TUMALO FEED CANAL PIPELINE PHASE I
Manager McDaniels said Weekly Bros. was the low bid and the pipe was ordered. According to Manager McDaniels there will be money left over. He suggested purchasing and storing more pipe for the next phase.
LETTER FROM CHARLOTTE COX
The Board discussed a letter from Charlotte Cox in which she informed the District of her intention to seek a permit to use Crescent Lake stored water for domestic purposes at her cabin. Director Cochran raised the question of the septic seepage. Assistant Manager Ken Rieck assured Director Cochran pollution in the lake would be detected and reported by any of the special interest groups who support the fish in the lake. The Forest Service is not renewing any of the leases until the cabin owners have proof of a water right. Assistant Manager Ken Rieck said that many of the cabin owners have contacted him in recent months. Director Putnam made a motion to protest to Charlotte Cox’s request and any additional requests, seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.
US BANK ACCOUNT CLOSURES
The Board signed a form authorizing Manager McDaniels to immediately close the Tax Deposit account at US Bank. They signed a second form authorizing the end of the month closure of the US Bank Checking account.
INSTREAM LEASES
182.37 Acres have been leased instream leased so far. March 7, 2008 is the final date to sign up for instream leasing.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at the District Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Putnam made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 11:05 A.M., seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.