Kittitas County Water Purveyors

Minutes of Regular Meeting

April 27, 2004

The Board of Directors of the Kittitas County Water Purveyors met in Regular Session on April 27, 2004. Directors in attendance were Vice Chairman Kevin Eslinger, Jim Schnebly, Mel Dyk, Roger Satnik, Kathleen Satnik, Karen Olson, Carol Ready and Jack Carpenter.

The Minutes of the March 23, 2004 meeting were approved as presented by a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Kevin Eslinger. The motion passed unanimously.

Carol Ready presented updated information on the Manastash Project and YTAHP explaining conveyance dollars to improve conveyance were submitted for funding through the Governor’s Office. Carol apprised the Board the Ellensburg Water Company intersection siphon is being resubmitted for SRF Board funding.

Kathleen introduced Karen Olson and requested approval to hire her on a part time basis to assist with the water quality program. Karen addressed the Board and discussed her qualifications. Discussion followed with the consensus Karen Olson be hired for $15.00 per hour on a part time basis to assist with the water quality program.

Kathleen apprised the Board there are Task 3 projects scheduled including the “Down and Dirty at the Pond” in conjunction with CWU and various local businesses explaining DOE is very supportive of this project.

Kathleen reported her presentation to the Western Governors’ Association & Workshop in Las Vegas went well and other presentations were very informative with many good contacts established for continued discussions on water quality.

Moving to CIDMP Update Kathleen requested input from individual districts/entities. Discussion followed with the consensus a public meeting would allow the presentation of information to a larger group and suggested the CIDMP presentation at a fall meeting before any decision is made.

Kathleen apprised the Board she and Beth spent last Thursday at the Roza Sunnyside Water Quality Lab. Kathleen further explained with the purchase of a few minor pieces of equipment for the KRD/KCWP water quality lab it appears the lab may be accredited by the end of May, 2004.

Roger Satnik presented information on the Temperature TMDL meeting he and Kathleen attended explaining work is beginning on a TMDL on the Naches River with a TMDL assessment for the Upper Yakima Basin to begin in 2005. DOE was willing to let KCWP lead the data gathering in 2004 by placing loggers on three representative streams and on the main stem of the Yakima River. Discussion followed regarding the recommendation of representative streams for DOE Temperature TMDL’s.

Kathleen discussed DOE’s position on the funding of settling ponds explaining there appears to be some flexibility developing in the funding for the installation of settling ponds on a case by case basis. Kathleen presented information on DOE’s possible funding of off stream watering where livestock are fenced out of canals and waterways.

Kathleen apprised the Board the next KCWP Public Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 29, 2004.

Vice Chairman Kevin Eslinger announced the next KCWP Board Meeting will be May 25, 2004.

All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.

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Pat Clerf, Chairman