- The agenda for the meeting was approved on motion by Craig Palmer and carried.
- Approval of the Minutes of the May 28, 2025 board meetings were approved on motion by Rod Wendorff and carried.
Business Arising
- O&M Report and AIM Project Update:
Cody shared a slideshow of pictures taken over the last month of repairs & maintenance and pipelining activities. Cody and Jason reported on the status of each project as follows:
9 Mile & North (IRP) – The new line is working well. The turnouts at the end of the line have 70lbs of pressure. In the fall we will complete the Sugimoto ditch to pipeline conversion to complete the project.
Gravity Pressure Pipeline System (“GPS”) (AIM) – We have received all of the pipe for the fall. We will be completing a progress certificate right away so that we can receive the grant and loan reimbursement. All the easements have been signed except for the Keeler and Steed easements. We are still waiting for AGI approval for the structure.
8-2 (Internally Funded Project) – The first phase of this project is working well. We are working with WBES to finalize the 2nd phase and prepare the pipe order.
- Snowpack Report / Water Supply Forecast / RID Diversions:
The Board reviewed the snowpack and reservoir graphs on the Alberta Rivers website. The reservoir levels are looking good, but the snowpack is gone. In the last weekly water meeting with SMRID and AGI, AGI was not sure if there would be sufficient water to fill the reservoirs this year. Demand has been quite high so far this year. Some rain would be very welcome to offset the demand and help reservoirs.
The Raymond plant had an issue last weekend and is still not operational. Specialists have been called in to get the plant up and running again. The Ebar battery ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday June 25 at 2:00pm.
- RID financial –Jason reported:
The Board reviewed the recent bank, Mastercard and payroll reconciliations. The Board also review the New Dayton CPR Crossing progress certificate. The 9 Mile and GPS progress certificates will be completed shortly and submitted.
We will also be updating the office siding, exterior lights and parking lot in preparation for our 100th anniversary BBQ at the end of June.
- Centennial BBQ – June 27:
The tent, food, BBQ’s, and latrines have all been arranged. An invitation has been sent out to other districts and friends of the district. A notice will be sent out to the irrigators on Monday, followed up with a reminder text on Thursday before the BBQ. John will provide opening remarks around noon.
- AIDA Inter-District Tour:
The inter-district tour is scheduled for this coming Friday at LNID. John and Jason will be representing the RID and attending the tour.
- Strategic Plan:
Jason is working on the strategic plan and will have a draft ready for the August Board meeting.
- GPS – Stantec Report Review – Darin Wilde:
Stantec has completed their peer review and transient analysis of the GPS project. Darin Wilde from WBES reviewed Stantec’s draft report with the Board. Overall, Stantec agreed with the original design by WBES. The report pointed out a few areas that need to be modified to mitigate risk, particularly with the transient analysis. WBES and the Board were pleased with the report.
New Business
- Directors’ Items:
- HPA Requests:
Jason presented the following requests for HPAs:
- Steve & Kaleen Osmond – Stirling
- Kiley Fraser – NW 32-6-19-W4 (3/4 of an acre)
- Garrett Komm – South of HWY 52
On motion made by Craig Palmer and carried, the RID Board approved the above noted HPA requests.
- Annual Agreements:
No annual agreements were presented.
- Alternate Parcel Agreements:
No alternate parcel agreements were presented.
- Next Meeting Date:
The next meeting is set for August 13, 2025
Motion to adjourn – There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:05 pm on motion by Craig Palmer.