Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 5, 2000
The Kittitas Reclamation District Board of Directors met in Regular Session on September 5, 2000. Those in attendance were Chairman Jim Schnebly, Vice Chairman Larry Bland, Urban Eberhart, Paul Weaver and Ed Wakkuri. Also in attendance were Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit, Ben George, Janeice Jump and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the agenda with the addition of an Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes of the August 1, 2000 were approved by a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously. The minutes of the August 21, 2000 meeting were approved by a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to water update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board 50 cfs started spilling at 1146 for flip flop on August 28th and should be at 350 cfs by September 8th and a flip flop flow of 400 cfs by September 10th. Mr. Carpenter explained spawning flows will be at 225 cfs and incubation at 175 cfs and Bureau personnel think it is supportable. Mr. Carpenter explained if normal subsequent precipitation is not received it could mean lower than normal carry over reservoir storage.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on the Water Street improvements explaining work is continuing and requested approval to purchase the sidewalk hatch cover for $4,300.00. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland the purchase of the $4,300.00 sidewalk hatch cover. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented updated information on Trendwest explaining he received a Department of Ecology Position Paper regarding the Trendwest change request from Steve Lathrop explaining public hearings are scheduled for September 7th and 14th addressing the Trendwest change request. Mr. Carpenter further explained Trendwest formalized an agreement with Ellensburg Water Company addressing impacts and compensation.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board he forwarded the State Parks Railroad O & M easement request to the Yakima Bureau of Reclamation Office.
Moving to Kittitas County Water Purveyors Update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Roger and Carol are doing water quality sampling today and there is a KCWP meeting scheduled for September 28th. Mr. Carpenter further explained Carol had a KCWP booth at the Kittitas County Fair.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act explaining there is concern regarding setting the TMDL in the Upper Yakima River based on a one year history explaining Chris Coffin, DOE, has acknowledged he recognizes there is reason for concern with some of the flow measurements they collected and a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the information before the TMDL is set for the Upper Yakima River. Mr. Carpenter further explained there is an EPA representative for the Upper Yakima River area who will be attending local area meetings and requested he be invited to the KCWP meetings.
Moving to Tri County Resources Agency Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Max Benitz presented a proposal for the Tri County to be lead entity with geographical areas excluding the Selah-Yakima-Nation Agreement and excluded the Yakama Nation with the remainder of the three Water Resource Inventory Areas being the lead entity. It was the consensus of the KRD Board to support the proposal.
Mr. Carpenter distributed a draft fence policy for review and requested input regarding establishing a fence policy. Mr. Carpenter explained copies have been distributed to KRD ditchriders and maintenance personnel. Paul Weaver entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. Carpenter presented an O & M update explaining the Cabin Creek pump back is complete and working well, the penstock coming down to the Wippel Pumping Plant have been sand blasted and coated explaining minor leaks were discovered and inspected by Dick Haapala, CH2Mhill Engineering, with a recommendation saddles and pillars be placed underneath for support and limit vibration with an estimated cost of $4,500.00. Discussion followed with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver approving the purchase and installation of saddles and pillars for the penstock coming down to the Wippel Pumping Plant. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board there are multiple small pipeline projects with more landowner requests for cost share on pipelines coming in all the time. Mr. Carpenter further explained KRD does not have the necessary equipment and personnel available to do all the projects and suggested contracting our for pipeline installations. Discussion followed with the consensus the Board revisit the suggestion of contracting out the installation of pipelines at a later date.
Mr. Carpenter presented information on a new gravity sewage system for the Wippel Pumping Plant house at a cost of $4,200.00. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri authorized $4,200.00 for the installation of a new gravity sewage system for the Wippel Pumping Plant house. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter distributed the WSWRA Legislative Issue explaining a packet has been prepared for review and comments.
Mr. Carpenter presented a crossing permit for residential access from Holman/Boyle Sec. 7 Twn. 17 Rng. 18. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart denied the crossing permit for residential access. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented a request for Gary Johnson and Dave Hosmer to attend the Governor’s Safety and Health Conference. It was the consensus of the Board Gary and Dave attend the Conference.
A burn damage claim from George and Debby Shelton was presented for approval. It was the consensus of the Board the burn claim be denied.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Mike Bosko turnout permit Sec. 34 Twn. 18 Rng. 19. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Mike Bosko turnout permit, subject to final review. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Peterson and Hallworth Short Plats Sec.20 Twn.20 Rng. 14 explaining no fees have been paid. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Peterson and Hallworth Short Plats with the stipulation all fees are paid and KRD standard language be added to the face of the plat. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Steve Wallace Short Plat Sec.33 Twn. 19 Rng. 18 explaining the fees have been paid with water delivery issues remaining. It was the consensus of the Board the Steve Wallace Short Plat be tabled pending the water delivery issues being resolved between landowners.
Mr. Carpenter updated the status of the Jerry Marchel Short Plat Sec.3 Twn. 17 Rng. 20 explaining fees have been paid with no further water delivery information address as earlier requested. It was the consensus of the Board the Jerry Marchel Short Plat be tabled.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Elizabeth Hardin Short Plat Sec. 4 Twn. 17 Rng. 20. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the Elizabeth Hardin Short Plat subject to final review. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Joanne Sherman Short Plat Sec. 16 Twn. 18 Rng. 19 explaining fees have not been paid. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Joanne Sherman Short Plat with the stipulation fees are paid. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Bruce L. Wilson land division Sec. 9 Twn. 18 Rng. 18 explaining fees have not been paid and a water delivery system has not been submitted. Discussion followed with no action taken.
The Union proposal for years 2001-2003 was distributed. Mr. Carpenter explained the Board response to the Union on the proposal is due by October 10, 2000. It was the consensus of the Board the Union Proposal be placed on the October meeting agenda.
Mr. Carpenter presented two Ellensburg Telephone Co. Crossing Permits Sec.1 Twn.16 Rng. 18 and Sec. 2 Twn.17 Rng. 17. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Ellensburg Telephone Co. Crossing Permits. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Ernest and Lia Craft Turnout Request Sec. 35 Twn. 20 Rng. 15. It was the consensus of the Board the Ernest and Lia Craft Turnout Request be denied with reconsideration given to the request when KRD upgrades lateral MB 13.6.
Mr. Carpenter presented an improvement proposal on the Turbine lateral from Carl Jensvold. Discussion followed with the consensus there is no money available in the 2000 budget and Mr. Carpenter and Urban Eberhart will visit the project and it will be considered for future funding.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Lee & Carolyn Ellenbarger Crossing Permits Sec. Twn. Rng. A motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Urban Eberhart approved the Lee & Carolyn Ellenbarger Crossing Permits. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
Sept. 6th County Commissioners Hal Holmes ESA Issues
Sept. 14th Mediation Yakima
Water
Day Yakima
River
Ops. USBR
Sept. 19th AFW EX. Comm Ellensburg
Sept. 20th WSWRA Ellensburg
Sept. 27th Joint Board Yakima
Sept. 28th Tri County Prosser
KCWP
Ellensburg
Oct. 3rd Joint Board Bios. Yakima
Oct. 4th Joint Board Bios. Yakima
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter requested authorization for an additional $4.000.00 for weed control. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri authorized an additional $4,000.00 for weed control. The motion passed unanimously.
With a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Paul Weaver the Board adjourned to Executive Session for 10 minutes at 2:25 p.m. to discuss legal issues. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:35 p.m. with a motion from Paul Weaver and seconded by Urban Eberhart. The motion passed unanimously.
Summary Vouchers for the month of July Vouchers #18195 & 18200-18331 in the sum of $158,059.84 were presented for approval. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Paul Weaver approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors Payroll Vouchers were distributed for signatures and checks distributed accordingly.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Jack W. Carpenter – Secretary-Manager
Jim Schnebly – Chairman