CORCORAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
September 13, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corcoran Irrigation District was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the office of the District, 1150 6 ½ Avenue, Corcoran, California at 9:00 a.m.
Directors Present:
- Peter Rietkerk
- Erik Hansen
- Michael Boyett
- Matthew Gilkey
Via Conference Call:
- Beau Howard – Agenda Item 10 (ONLY)
Directors Absent:
- Beau Howard
Others Present:
- Devin Eagle, General Manager
- Misty Vasquez, Human Resources
- Mike Martinez, Operations Manager
- Tammy Stephens, Office Administrator
- Robert Blumenfeld, DD Dannar, LLC
- Fred Holt, Landowner
- Josh T. Fox, Legal Counsel
There were no additions or deletions.
Mr. Eagle announced that John Reynoso-Ramirez was hired on September 5, 2022 for the position of Canal Operator.
Upon motion of Director Boyett, seconded by Director Gilkey, and carried, the Board approved and authorized Mrs. Stephens to draw Warrants on the Treasury of the District to pay invoices in the Warrant Register amounting to $1,232,479.42.
Upon motion of Director Boyett, seconded by Director Gilkey, and carried, the Board approved the minutes of the August 09, 2022 District Board of Directors meeting as presented.
Ms. Stephens reported the General Fund checking account balance of $1,750,860.68 beginning August 1, 2022 and $1,470,147.49 ending August 31, 2022.
Ms. Stephens reported on certificate of investments at Kings Federal Credit Union, having a beginning August 1, 2022 balance of $279,294.92 earning interest of $177.91, amounting to an ending balance of $279,472.83. The Kings County Treasurer investments beginning August 1, 2022 balance reported was $4,366,582.07, gaining $7,374.06 in the third quarter and $8,519.80 in the fourth quarter, amounting to an ending balance reported was $4,382,475.93. The District’s total investments, reported as of August 31, 2022, amounted to $4,661,948.76.
Ms. Stephens reported on the accounts receivable aging summary, with two growers being delinquent.
Mr. Eagle reported the August 2022 water deliveries totaled 11,615 acre-feet. Canal use totaled 11,495 acre-feet. Total water deliveries and Canal Use for August was 23,110 acre-feet. Year-to-date water sales and canal use totaled 60,867 and 49,160 acre-feet, respectively. August water supplies were provided by the District’s well field and surface water from Pine Flat. There were 0 inches of rainfall in August. Rainfall reported to date was 5.53 inches. The water year run-off is expected to be 38%.
Mr. Eagle reported on the state of the District’s well field, with three wells in need of repairs and two wells recently repaired. Current total well production is 110 CFS, with a potential of 115 CFS.
Mr. Eagle reported the Cost of Operations at $129.00 per acre-foot for the year.
Mr. Eagle presented the 2022 Budget Variance with no concerns from the Board.
Mr. Eagle requested the Board to consider and authorize the Farmers Paradise land lease agreement. Land lease is for five continuous years with the option to extend for one more five-year period upon written request. Upon motion of Director Hansen, seconded by Director Boyett, and carried, the Board approved land lease for Farmers Paradise. Director Rietkerk recused himself from the discussion and vote.
Mr. Eagle requested the Board to consider and approve Resolution NO. 2022-5. Resolution NO. 2022-5 states the policies and procedures for tracking of Grant recipient’s financial management of both federal awards and cost share or matching contributions by Corcoran Irrigation District. Upon motion of Director Gilkey, seconded by Director Hansen, and carried, the Board approved Resolution NO. 2022-5.
- Aye: Directors Rietkerk, Gilkey, Boyett, Hansen
- Noes: None
- Abstained: None
- Absent: Director Howard
Mr. Blumenfeld from Dannar presented the Board with his presentation on their electric working machine and mobile power.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was nothing new to report on Grant Funding.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was nothing new to report on California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was nothing new to report on Corcoran Irrigation District Solar Projects.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board of an El Rico GSA Meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for 1:00 pm. Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the District was approached by the El Rico GSA concerning installation of transducers at four wells. Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the District agreed to installation of a transducer on Well #1 at no cost to the District.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was no new information on legislation.
The Board of Directors, Mr. Eagle, and Mr. Fox went into closed session at 10:55 a.m.
Director Rietkerk reconvened open session at 11:15 a.m., with no action reportable.
Next Board meeting was set for October 11, 2022.
There being no further business before the Board, meeting was adjourned at 11:16 a.m.