Eastern Irrigation District Directors Meetings 2009 December 21 ...

Eastern Irrigation District Directors Meetings 2009
13.0 County of Newell / EID Joint Meeting
It was suggested that a meeting be set up with the City of Brooks as well. Separate meeting
times are to be arranged. Suggested topics for the joint meetings were discussed.
14.0 Equipment
E. Wilson advised that a 2010 Kenworth truck has been purchased with a 2009 engine and
emission motor for $137,000; and the existing 2004 truck has been traded for $35,000. Delivery
will be in late January. As well, a 65 ton Peerless 24 wheel trailer has been purchased for
$152,270. The District’s existing Jeep and booster can be used with the trailer. Delivery will be
in March.
15.0 Retreat Topics & Agenda
A Board, Admin and Staff Retreat has been planned for January 11 th – 13 th at the Banff Park
Lodge. Proposed sessions will include:
Board Only
Irrigation Development
Drought Plan
Ideas on How to Get Water Users to Better Communicate Water On & Off
Public Relations / Community Projects / Donations
What Do You See the District Being in 5 Years
Review & Update Board / Manager Roles & Responsibilities
A copy of the Board of Directors and Manager Relationship Policy is to be included in the retreat
packages. Requested items from this meeting will be added to the retreat agenda.
16.0 Letter from Lake Newell Resort Marina Association
A letter was received from Ron Remus, President of the Lake Newell Marina Association,
requesting the District’s approval to place a lighthouse on District lakeshore land on the north end
of Lake Newell. The District will have final say in the exact location. They are hoping to see the
structure in use by May 2010, and feel that it will be of significant benefit for navigation and a
unique attraction to the area.
2009-12-234 Moved by P. Hemsing that the Board allow the placement of a lighthouse on District
lakeshore land on the north end of Lake Newell. Seconded by R. Owen. CARRIED
[3:36 p.m. B. Hale entered the meeting.]
17.0 Grazing Report
17.01 Report on GAC Meeting
A GAC Meeting was held Monday, December 14 th . The past grazing season, and improvements
and listings for the next year were reviewed. The cattle revision deadline and procedure was
discussed, with GAC representatives in agreement to the change. In addition to revisions
needing to be submitted in writing to the local association and forwarded to the Grazing Lease
Manager by May 1 st , the GAC Board requested that no grazing applications be given out or
received at the District office. Applicants must communicate through their local grazing
association. As well, the November 30 th deadline needs to be enforced by all associations.
Lastly, the issue of members who rent land where a Private Grazing Lease is part of the same
farming operation was discussed. The resulting conclusion was that these renting members will
have a deduction equivalent to the Private Grazing Lease associated with that land.
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