REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JUNE 9th, 2009 10:00 A.M.
64697 Cook Avenue
Bend, Oregon 97701
BOARD: Bill Martin, Bob Morrow, Stephen Putnam, Ron Cochran, Patricia Gainsforth
STAFF: Elmer McDaniels, Jan Wickham, Ken Rieck, Bob Varco, Fran DeRock
ATTORNEY: Bill Hopp
ENGINEER: Jon Burgi
GUESTS: Greg Mohnen & Jim Schlueter
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. and appointed Fran DeRock scribe.
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 12th, 2009 REGULAR BOARD MEETING as well as the May 12th , 2009 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING. Motion seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow. Motion carried unanimously.
JUNE 2009 VOUCHER LIST:
Director Putnam motioned to approve the June, 2009 voucher list and was seconded by Vice-Chairman Morrow. Motion carried unanimously.
CRESCENT LAKE WATER REPORT:
Manager McDaniels reported that Crescent Lake is at 76,431 acre feet and it may go to 80,000. He noted that we have a very steady run this year.
HCP UPDATE:
Engineer Burgi has spoken with Scott Carlin. He has the ODF & W comments back. He is reviewing them & will get back with us. There will then be a public comment period, but we don’t need to respond on this.
Attorney Hopp stated that the DBBC HCP will have a hard time going forward without grant funds. Director Putnam asked about TID pulling out of the DBBC. Attorney Hopp said we just need to notify them that we want out.
FISH LADDER UPDATE:
David Evans & Associates is getting ready to put in for the permit to work on the sluice gate, headgates & gage design for Tumalo Creek. We should be able to start work by early to mid-September. Attorney Hopp is writing the agreement with the owner-Bend Parks & Rec. Comment was made that we need to have the FRIMA portion of the project done by the end of 2009.
ACCEPT AUDIT REPORT
Director Putnam made a motion to accept the Annual Audit Report done by Greer, Mahr & Associates. Director Gainsforth seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
WATER RIGHTS TRANSFERS
Director Putnam made a motion to approve the following water transfers, seconded by Director Gainsforth. Motion carried unanimously.
N09.006 Meredith to Farley 2.0 acres
N09.007 Shey to Farley 2.0 acres
N09.008 Johnson to Farley 1.0 acres
N09.009 Farley to Farley .14 acres
N09.010 Coats to Coats 4.96 acres
N09.011 Tchalemian to DLMM Properties 5.0 acres
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the District Office.
ADJOURN
Director Putnam made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 10.32 a.m., seconded by Vice-chairman Morrow. Motion carried unanimously.
RECONVENE
Chairman Martin reconvened the Board to General Session at 11:50 a.m. and appointed Fran DeRock scribe.
LAIDLAW ENCROACHMENT MOTION
Motion was made by Director Gainsforth, that Laidlaw Land Company have a lot line adjustment done as follows: Laidlaw will exchange an area along the back property line adjacent to the Tumalo Irrigation District property, with the area of encroachment by their property on Tumalo Irrigation District’s lot. The two areas of exchange will be equal in size.
In addition, Laidlaw Land Company will pay Tumalo Irrigation District $8,000; will pay for the lot line adjustment; and will also pay for all costs, past & present and all projected legal fees involved that have been or will be incurred by Tumalo Irrigation District relating to the encroachment. The motion was seconded by Director Putnam. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Director Putnam made a motion that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 11:53 a.m. seconded by Director Cochran. Motion carried unanimously.