Corcoran Irrigation District
January 14, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corcoran Irrigation District was held on Tuesday, January 14, 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
- Ian Vietti, Innovative Ag Services
- John Gaugel, Wonderful Orchards
- Manny Gonzalez, M. Green & Co.
Mr. Eagle added an action item to the agenda: Consider adoption of Water Savings Commodities Grant Program Grant Development Agreement with Innovative Ag Services.
There were no announcements.
Upon motion of Director Boyett, seconded by Director Holt, 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 $1,052,476.36.
Upon motion of Director Holt, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the December 10, 2024 regular District Board of Directors meeting as presented.
Upon motion of Director Howard, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the December 10, 2024 District Board of Equalization meeting as presented.
Upon motion of Director Boyett, seconded by Director Holt, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the December 23, 2024 special District Board of Directors meeting as presented.
Mr. Eagle reported the General Fund checking account balance of $590,407.61 beginning December 1, 2024 and $(70,241.90) ending December 31, 2024.
Mr. Eagle reported on certificate of investments at Kings Federal Credit Union, having a December 1, 2024 balance of $291,831.23, earning interest of $545.28, resulting in ending balance of $292,376.51. The Kings County Treasurer investments balance beginning December 1, 2024 was $1,993,302.48, gaining no interest. The District’s total investments, reported as of December 31, 2024, amounted to $2,968,644.96.
Mr. Eagle reported on the accounts receivable aging summary, with one grower being delinquent.
Mr. Eagle reported on December 2024 water deliveries of 2,771 acre-feet and canal use of 0 acre-feet. Combined water deliveries and canal use for December totaled 2,771 acre-feet. December water supplies were provided by groundwater and surface water from the Kings and Kaweah River systems. December rainfall totaled 0.91 inches. 2024-2025 Water Year-to-date rainfall totaled 2.24 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 95 CFS, with a potential of 122 CFS.
Mr. Eagle reported the Cost of Operations at $121.00 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 District solar projects.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and its contractors had completed three projects on Nevada Ave and were now working on their project at CID’s West Branch Canal. Mr. Eagle explained that while CHSRA worked on their project at West Branch Canal, the District would reroute water deliveries through Nevada Ave. Mr. Eagle reported that CHSRA is expected to complete their project on February 28, 2025.
Mr. Gonzalez from M. Green and Company reported on Corcoran Irrigation District’s 2023 Financial Audit. Ms. Borges gave CID a “Good Standing” report. Upon motion of Director Gilkey, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the financial audit report as presented.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the January El Rico GSA Board Meeting was canceled. Director Hansen, Director Howard, Mr. Eagle, and Mr. Gaugel agreed to schedule a meeting of the District’s policy-focused ad hoc committee on February 4, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Mr. Vietti detailed Innovative Ag Services’ progress on the District’s Work Plan for the Water Savings Commodities Grant Program. Mr. Vietti explained that at the District’s Special Board of Directors Meeting on December 23, 2024 his firm was authorized to begin developing the Work Plan. Mr. Vietti presented the Board with the Water Savings Commodities Grant Program Grant Development Agreement. Mr. Vietti explained that the Agreement would direct Innovative Ag Services to build the Work Plan at an estimated cost to the District of $45,500. Upon motion of Director Hansen, seconded by Director Howard, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Mr. Eagle to sign the Water Savings Commodities Grant Program Grant Development Agreement.
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 February 11, 2025.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m.