REGULAR BOARD MEETING
January 8, 2008, 10:00 A.M.
TUMALO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
64697 COOK AVENUE
BEND, OREGON 97701
BOARD: Bill Martin, Bob Morrow, Patricia Gainsforth, Ronald Cochran, Steve Putnam
STAFF: Elmer McDaniels, Cyndi Presnell, Jan Wickham, Ken Rieck, Bob Varco
ATTORNEY: Bill Hopp
ENGINEERS:
GUESTS: Rick Silver
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and appointed Cyndi Presnell scribe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Gainsforth made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2007 Regular Board Meeting, the December 11, 2007 Executive Board Meeting and the November 26, 2007 Special Board Meeting seconded by Director Putnam, motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHER LIST
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the January Voucher List, seconded by Vice Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously.
CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT
Crescent Lake currently has nearly 45000 acre feet according to Manager McDaniels. Moisture content of the snow pack is 8.8 inches of water according to Assistant Manager Ken Rieck.
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
Manager McDaniels reported that the District and DEA are on track with the HCP. Director Gainsforth made a motion to approve the District to pay the Deschutes Basin Board of Control annual dues and $750.00 HCP fees in addition to moving forward with the District’s own plan, seconded by Director Putnam, motion carried unanimously.
TUMALO FISH SCREEN FENCE HEARING
On hold
DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY MOU
Director Gainsforth made a motion to approve the signing of the DRC MOU by Manager McDaniels, seconded by Director Putnam, motion carried unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman - Director Putnam nominated William Martin for the position of Chairman of the Board, seconded by Director Gainsforth, nomination carried unanimously.
Vice-Chairman - Vice-Chairman Morrow nominated Director Putnam for the position of Vice-Chairman, Director Putnam declined nomination. Director Gainsforth nominated Director Cochran for the position of Vice-Chairman, Director Cochran declined nomination. Director Putnam nominated Vice-Chairman Morrow for the position of Vice-Chairman, seconded by Director Gainsforth, nomination carried unanimously.
APPOINT SECRETARY-MANAGER
Director Putnam made a motion to appoint Elmer McDaniels to the position of Secretary-Manager, seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF 2008 WATER CHARGES
See attached copy of Annual Budget – Budget Resolution. The proposed increases are: base fee - $50.00 per account ($445.00 per account), and per acre fee - $5.00 per acre ($47.00 per acre). Director Putnam made a resolution that the 2008 Water Charges be approved, seconded by Director Gainsforth, resolution carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF 2008 DISTRICT FEES
See attached copy of District Fees 2008. Director Putnam made a resolution to approve the 2008 District Fees, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow, resolution carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF 2008 BOARD MEETING FEES
Vice-Chairman Morrow made a resolution to approve the 2008 Board Meeting Fees of $50.00 per meeting, maximum $100.00 per month, seconded by Director Putnam, resolution carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF 2008 AUTHORIZED CHECK SIGNERS
Director Putnam made a resolution to approve Authorized Check Signers for 2008 to include each of the Board Members and Secretary-Manager, seconded by Director Gainsforth, resolution carried unanimously. The Authorized Check Signers are Chairman William F. Martin, Vice-Chairman Robert A. Morrow, Director Stephan L. Putnam, Director Patricia M. Gainsforth, Director Ronald W. Cochran, and Secretary-Manager Elmer G. McDaniels. All of the above listed check signers signed the signature cards from the Bank of the Cascades.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME
Vice Chairman Morrow made a motion to set the Regular Board Meeting date and time to the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 A.M., seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at the District Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Gainsforth made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 10:55 A.M., seconded by Vice Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously.