CORCORAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
February 11, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corcoran Irrigation District was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the office of the District, 1150 6 ½ Avenue, Corcoran, California at 9:00 a.m.
Directors Present:
- Matthew Gilkey
- Erik Hansen
- Michael Boyett
- Beau Howard
- Frederick Holt
Directors Absent:
- None
Others Present:
- Devin Eagle, General Manager
- C.J. Myers, Streamline Irrigation
- John Gaugel, Wonderful Orchards
- Blair Bain, Streamline Irrigation
- Monserrat Solis, SJV Water
- Blake Proctor, Landowner
There were no additions or deletions.
There were no announcements.
Upon motion of Director Boyett, seconded by Director Howard, 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 $673,331.23.
Upon motion of Director Howard, seconded by Director Holt, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the January 10, 2025 regular District Board of Directors meeting as presented.
Mr. Eagle reported the General Fund checking account balance of $(70,241.90) beginning January 1, 2025 and $63,999.66 ending January 31, 2025.
Mr. Eagle reported on certificate of investments at Kings Federal Credit Union, having a January 1, 2025 balance of $292,376.51, earning interest of $546.30, resulting in ending balance of $292,922.81. The Kings County Treasurer investments balance beginning January 1, 2025 was $1,993,302.48, gaining no interest. The District’s total investments, reported as of January 31, 2025, amounted to $2,955,321.77.
Mr. Eagle reported on the accounts receivable aging summary, with one grower being delinquent.
Mr. Eagle reported on January 2025 water deliveries of 5,305 acre-feet and canal use of 0 acre-feet. Combined water deliveries and canal use for January totaled 5,305 acre-feet. January water supplies were provided by groundwater and surface water from the Kings and Kaweah River systems. January rainfall totaled 0.17 inches. 2024-2025 Water Year-to-date rainfall totaled 2.44 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 119 CFS, with a potential of 122 CFS.
Mr. Eagle reported the Cost of Operations at $73.00 per acre-foot for the year.
Mr. Eagle presented the proposed budget for 2025. The Board discussed three different 2025 Budget variances. Upon motion of Director Holt, seconded by Director Hansen, and unanimously carried, the 2025 Budget was approved.
Mr. Eagle asked the Board to consider adjusting the water toll rate to reflect current water conditions. Upon motion of Director Howard, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved raising the current water toll to $150.00 per acre-foot, effective March 1, 2025.
Mr. Eagle asked the Board to consider the approval of West Branch Wonderful Crossing common use agreement. The Board asked Mr. Eagle to continue to work with legal counsel on the agreement.
Mr. Eagle asked the Board to consider the approval of an easement for District Landowner Proctor Farms, for the Landowner to receive a PG&E installation at their site. The installation would require power lines to cross overhead the District’s McCann canal. Upon motion of Director Howard, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Proctor Farms easement.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was no new information on District solar projects.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was no new information on California High-Speed Rail projects.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the February El Rico GSA Board Meeting was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. today.
Mr. Eagle updated the Board on the progress of the Recharge Basin Project, and said that the project’s contractor, Wood Bros., was on pace to complete their work in March.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was no new information on legislation.
The Board canceled the closed session.
Next Board meeting was set for March 11, 2025.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:11 a.m.