CORCORAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
October 8, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corcoran Irrigation District was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 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
- Misty Vasquez, Financial Officer
- John Gaugel, Wonderful Orchards
- Calvin Monreal, Provost & Pritchard
There were no announcements or deletions.
Mr. Eagle added Agenda Item 10a: California High-Speed Rail Encroachment Permit.
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 $997,096.85.
Upon motion of Director Hansen, seconded by Director Howard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the regular board meeting minutes of the August 13, 2024 District Board of Directors meeting as presented.
Upon motion of Director Gilkey, seconded by Director Hansen, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the special board meeting minutes of the August 26, 2024 District Board of Directors meeting as presented.
Mr. Eagle reported the General Fund checking account balance of $109,194.33 beginning September 1, 2024 and $869,243.23 ending September 30, 2024.
Mr. Eagle reported on certificate of investments at Kings Federal Credit Union, having a September 1, 2024 balance of $290,236.39, earning interest of $524.81, resulting in ending balance of $290,761.20. The Kings County Treasurer investments balance beginning September 1, 2024 was $1,993,302.48, gaining no interest. The District’s total investments, reported as of September 30, 2024, amounted to $4,230,998.24.
Mr. Eagle reported on the accounts receivable aging summary, with three growers and one non-grower being delinquent.
Mr. Eagle reported on September 2024 water deliveries of 3,294 acre-feet and canal use of 0 acre-feet. Combined water deliveries and canal use for September totaled 3,294 acre-feet. September water supplies were provided by groundwater and surface water from the Kings and Kaweah River systems. September rainfall totaled 0 inches. 2024-2025 Water Year-to-date rainfall totaled 0 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 70 CFS, with a potential of 122 CFS.
Mr. Eagle reported the Cost of Operations at $102.00 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 asked the Board to consider approval of an encroachment permit that would grant California High-Speed Rail Authority and/or its contractor(s) temporary access to District facilities along its West Branch Canal. Mr. Eagle informed the Board that this permit would function as a vehicle for reimbursement of costs incurred by the District as a result of High-Speed Rail construction projects. The Board asked Mr. Eagle to table the permit until legal counsel evaluated specific elements of the permit.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the October El Rico GSA Board Meeting was scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Eagle also presented to the Board a letter from Wonderful Orchards which defines a water exchange and transfer arrangement by and between Westside Mutual Water Company, LLC, Wonderful Nut Orchards, and Corcoran Irrigation District. Upon motion of Director Hansen, seconded by Director Howard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the water transfer with charging Wonderful Orchards canal use of $2.25 per acre-foot and giving Wonderful Orchards credit for the water transfer at $100.00 per acre foot.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that the District was working with Provost and Pritchard on the CID Basin Recharge Project. Mr. Monreal informed the Board that the project design was 100% complete and would need its plans approved by the Board in order to collect contractor bids to perform the work. Mr. Eagle provided the Board with a draft Resolution 2024-3 which, if passed, would serve as proof of Board approval of the 100% Complete Plans. Upon motion of Director Hansen, seconded by Director Boyett, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Resolution No. 2024-3.
Mr. Eagle and Mr. Monreal provided the Board with a status update on the USDA Water-Savings Commodities Program.
Mr. Eagle informed the Board that there was no new information on legislation.
The Board and Mr. Eagle went into closed session 11:45 a.m..
Director Gilkey reconvened open session at 12:01 p.m., with no action reportable.
Next Board meeting was set for November 12, 2024.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.