REGULAR BOARD MEETING
August 12, 2008, 10:00 A.M.
TUMALO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
64697 COOK AVENUE
BEND, OREGON 97701
BOARD: Bill Martin, Bob Morrow, Steve Putnam, Patricia Gainsforth, Ron Cochran
STAFF: Elmer McDaniels, Cyndi Presnell, Jan Wickham, Ken Rieck, Anne Weiser
ATTORNEY: Bill Hopp
ENGINEERS: Jon Burgi
GUESTS: Jim Schlueter, Rick Silver, Veronica Hudson
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and appointed Cyndi Presnell scribe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the July 8, 2008 Regular Board Meeting and the July 8, 2008 Executive Board Meeting was tabled for amendment.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHER LIST
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the June through July 2008 Voucher List, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow, motion carried unanimously.
CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT
Crescent Lake is projected to reach its low point of 47,000 acre feet according to Manager McDaniels. The District is currently taking approximately 124 acre feet from Crescent and 60 from Tumalo Creek.
TUMALO FEED CANAL FISH LADDERS
Manager McDaniels and Jon Burgi of DEA reported that the District needs to apply for a “remove fill permit”.
The funding from ODF&W is good through the end of 2008. The District is trying to get an extension for the use of this grant money so they can combine it with OWEB grant money.
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
Jon Burgi reported that NMFS has returned comments on the HCP. Mr. Burgi said that we need to better explain how to use our water, how much recharge the District provides between Big Falls and the Deschutes during the summer time and if the District can give a better sense of the time frame on our 20 cfs conservation efforts. Mr. Burgi explained that any changes to the Habitat Conservation Plan will be added as amendments.
Mr. Burgi explained that once the HCP is submitted with amendments it will move forward to the review process and then onward to the signature process.
DRC GRANT MONEY
Manager McDaniels reported that the DRC requested a final report for District in-kind spending. That has been submitted and we are waiting on final payment.
LETTER TO OWRD PER BOARD INSTRUCTIONS
The Board reviewed the letter written by Attorney Hopp. Discussion included the OWRD lack of man power or ability to regulate the cabin owner’s water use. Director Gainsforth made a motion to install signage at Crescent Lake Dam notifying the cabin owners that the water is not potable and not for consumptive use. The motion was seconded by Director Cochran, motion carried unanimously.
OFFICE SIDING
Assistant Manager Ken Rieck presented two bids. Patricia made a motion to accept the lower bid. The motion was withdrawn upon Rick Silvers suggestion to request financial statements from the eligible bidders. This item was tabled.
DDBC MEETING
Attorney Bill Hopp and Director Bob Morrow attended the DDBC Breakfast.. This was held at Steve Johnson’s house and Congressman Walden attended.
DDBC RECEPTION
The DDBC has arranged for a reception the evening of August 27, 2008 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. in Eagle Crest. All DDBC Managers and Irrigation District Board members are invited to attend.
VETERANS DAY
Board was notified that Veterans Day falls on the 2nd Tuesday of November which is the standard Board Meeting and Election Day. November 12, 2008 was decided.
WATER TRANSFER PROCEDURE
Director Gainsforth made a motion to change the procedure from a signed Lien Holder Authorization to formal Notice of Water Transfer sent to lien holders by Certified Mail.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at the District Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Morrow made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 11:40 A.M., seconded by Director Gainsforth, motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Martin called the meeting back to order at 12:31 p.m.
WATER TRANSFER
Director Gainsforth made a motion to approve the following water transfer seconded by Director Putman, motion carried unanimously.
N08.009 Dublin to Rode (4 acres)
ADJOURNMENT
Director Putnam made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 12:35 p.m., seconded by Director Morrow, motion carried unanimously.