REGULAR BOARD MEETING
June 10, 2008, 10:00 A.M.
TUMALO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
64697 COOK AVENUE
BEND, OREGON 97701
BOARD: Bob Morrow, Steve Putnam, Ron Cochran
STAFF: Elmer McDaniels, Cyndi Presnell, Jan Wickham, Ken Rieck
ATTORNEY: Bill Hopp
ENGINEERS: Jon Burgi
GUESTS: Rick Silver
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 May 13, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, the May 13, 2008 Executive Board Meeting seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHER LIST
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the June Voucher List, seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.
CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT
Crescent Lake currently has 59,500 acre feet according to Manager McDaniels.
TUMALO FEED CANAL FISH LADDERS
Manager McDaniels and Jon Burgi of DEA discussed submitting to ODFW for an extension on the $100,000.00 fish ladder funding. There are OWEB grants available that can be used for matching funds. Rick Craiger at OWEB indicated that the District fish ladder and sluiceway expansion would be just the kind of project OWEB would like to fund. The District may be able to do the entire project at once if the funding comes through.
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
The District HCP is currently under review with Scott Carlon of NMFS.
CENTRAL OREGON PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC
The District contacted Central Oregon Property Investments, regarding an expansion of their current septic easement, and have yet to hear back from them.
CRESENT LAKE CABIN OWNERS
Kyle Gorman and Jeremy Giffin of the Water master’s office discussed cabin owners at Crescent Lake who wish to gain a water right for domestic use. A water right is required to draw water out of the lake. There are no new water rights available in Crescent Lake. John Gartland is the Crescent Lake Home Owners Association President and Attorney. Mr. Gartland told Kyle that the cabin owners use approximately 200 gallons a day on the weekends. Attorney Hopp stated that District’s main concern would be violations of the Clean Drinking Water Act. Assistant Manager Ken Rieck asked if there was any chance that the cabin owners could be given water rights without District approval. Kyle said there was no chance of that.
TUMALO CREEK GAUGING STATION
Kyle mentioned that the gauging station at the ramp flume is not measuring accurately, and the District is not getting credit for the water below the gauge and it is an inaccurate historical record. It is possible to include this item in with the Fish Ladder project.
DRC GRANT MONEY
Attorney Hopp discussed OWEB requirements versus the DRC requirements. He also discussed the holdback of funding based on instream certification. Kyle Gorman (who sits on the DRC Board) invited Manager McDaniels to the DRC Board meeting Thursday, June 12th, 2008 at the Crook County Library in Prineville.
NEIGHBORS PARKING ON PROPERTY
The owners of the new building next door have asked permission to park on our property. The Board discussed several possibilities including a lease requiring liability insurance.
TRANSFER OF FOUR ADDITIONAL PARCELS
The state has completed a transfer of property to the District to include the 4 remaining parcels at the Tumalo Reservoir. They are not legal lots of record and will simply be added to the current property at the reservoir.
MAPPING FOR RESORTS
The county is considering mapping for resort development. Manager McDaniels asked if the Board would like to consider having any District property be considered. Director Cochran said he would prefer having the entire Board present for discussion. The Board decided to table the issue.
PRIVATE DITCH
Manager McDaniels explained the situation between John Rudolph and the three small water users Sam Ely, Francis Chai and Bill Noce. John Rudolph and Kim Szabo independently piped their delivery for improved flow. The three smaller water users refused to participate in the pipe project. They do not consistently use their water and often flood the Rudolph property. Manager McDaniels has shut off the flow to the three small water users and informed them that if the water is turned back on they will need to control their tail water.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at the District Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Putnam made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 11:20 A.M., seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.