CORCORAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
June 13, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corcoran Irrigation District was held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the office of the District, 1150 6 ½ Avenue, Corcoran, California at 1:15 p.m.
Directors Present:
- Matthew Gilkey
- Erik Hansen
- Michael Boyett
- Beau Howard
- Frederick Holt
Directors Absent:
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- None
Others Present:
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- Devin Eagle, General Manager
- Misty Vasquez, Financial Officer
- Mike Martinez, Operations Manager
- John Gaugel, Wonderful Orchards
- Peter Nelson, Wonderful Orchards
Mr. Eagle asked to add Agenda Item 5c, Resolution No. 2024-2 and there were no deletions.
There were no announcements.
Upon motion of Director Howard, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved and authorized Mrs. Vasquez to draw Warrants on the Treasury of the District to pay invoices in the Warrant Register amounting to $953,217.59.
Upon motion of Director Holt, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the May 14, 2024 District Board of Directors meeting as presented.
Mr. Eagle reported the General Fund checking account balance of $662,206.68 beginning May 1, 2024 and $84,367.53 ending May 31, 2024.
Mr. Eagle reported on certificate of investments at Kings Federal Credit Union, having a May 1, 2024 balance of $288,094.61, earning interest of $538.30, resulting in ending balance of $288,632.91. The Kings County Treasurer investments balance beginning May 1, 2024 was $2,493,302.48, gaining no interest. The District’s total investments, reported as of May 31, 2024, amounted to $3,473,875.57.
Mr. Eagle reported on the accounts receivable aging summary, with two growers being delinquent.
Mr. Eagle asked the Board of Directors to consider approving Resolution 2024-2 to withdraw funds from Kings County Treasury. Upon motion of Director Holt, seconded by Director Howard, and unanimously carried the Board approved and authorized Mr. Eagle to transfer $500,000.00 from Kings County Treasury to the District’s general fund account with Bank of the West.
Mr. Eagle reported on May 2024 water deliveries of 5,325 acre-feet and canal use of 634 acre-feet. Combined water deliveries and canal use for May totaled 5,959 acre-feet. May water supplies were provided by surface water from the Kings and Kaweah River systems. May rainfall totaled 0.28 inches. 2023-2024 Water Year-to-date rainfall totaled 8.41 inches.
Mr. Eagle reported on the state of the District’s well field, with two wells in need of repairs. The current total well production was 0 CFS, with a potential of 122 CFS.
Mr. Eagle reported the Cost of Operations at $160.00 per acre-foot for the year.
Mr. Eagle asked the Board to consider adjusting the water toll rate to reflect current water conditions. The Board took no action. The current water toll rate remains at $100.00 per acre-foot.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was no new information on solar projects.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the May El Rico GSA Board Meeting was scheduled for this afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Eagle asked the Board of Directors to consider approving M. Green & Co. engagement letter for the 2023 District financial audit and Money Purchase Plan. Upon motion of Director Hansen, seconded by Director Howard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved both of M. Green & Co. engagement letters.
Mr. Eagle asked the Board to approve the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) District approval of the designs for the Sweet Canal under HST at Nevada Ave and the Sweet Canal under System Access Road projects. Mr. Eagle provided the Board with a draft letter accepting the CHSRA designs if the project designs do not impede District operations. Upon motion of Director Boyett, seconded by Director Holt, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Mr. Eagle to the design by CHSRA. Mr. Eagle also asked the Board to approve CHRSA’s Encroachment permit. The Board asked to table this design until CHSRA addresses their concerns on the limited amount water that would be able to go through the canal.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the District was working with FEMA on DR-4699-CA.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was no new information on legislation.
The closed session was canceled.
Next Board meeting was set for July 9th, 2024.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 04:21 p.m.