David Felman

The Board organized for 2026 by re-electing the Chairman and Vice Chairman, and appointing several officers, including the General Manager/Secretary/Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer. The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included a Change of Point of Delivery for Gary Martin. Vouchers totaling \$506,596.93 (vouchers and electronic payments combined) were approved for payment. An update on foreclosures indicated one parcel in Benton County was in the foreclosure process. The 2022-2024 accountability and financial statement audits were reported as very clean with no material misstatements. Absolute Engineering was selected to design and manage the construction of the new steel fabrication building. Field operations updates noted the completion of BLIPS piping work and ongoing beat repair. A significant issue at the JD 26.6 facility following a flood event requires repair or conversion of a rusted-out drain, with cost estimates pending for the February meeting. The Management Contract between SDBOC and SVID was approved, and authorization was granted for staff and Board Members to attend the Northwest Irrigation Operators Conference in February.

The Board organized for the year 2026 by re-electing the existing officers, Chairman Simpson and Vice Chairman Hogue. New officers, including the Secretary/Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Auditing Officer, and Deputy Auditing Officer, were appointed. The Board authorized payment for vouchers totaling $443,894.82 after reviewing the monthly financial reports. A water supply report indicated mountain reservoir storage was at 63% of capacity, with precipitation 145% of average year to date. The Management Contract between SDBOC and SVID was reviewed and approved. The Board convened into an Executive Session to discuss litigation or potential litigation involving the District.

The agenda for the meeting included a legislative update from John Stuhmiller of WSWRA. The Consent Agenda covers staff reports from the Office Manager (including Financial Reports and Voucher Approval, and a Foreclosures update), the Assistant Manager - Engineering (regarding the SN 7.25 Pump), and the Assistant Manager - Operations (concerning Construction and Maintenance Issues and JD 26.6). The Manager/Secretary/Treasurer's report addresses the 2026 Spring Landonwer Newsletter and Resolutions 2026-02-01 and 2026-02-02. The Board plans to enter an Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation. New Business focuses on the Directors' Calendar for upcoming meetings and conferences in February and March.

The meeting included a Board of Equalization hearing where the 2026 Assessment Roll was approved without objections. The Board also approved the Consent Agenda, which covered several parcels, developer agreements, and water right contracts. Vouchers totaling $1,700,990.50 and electronic payments of $325,956.44 were authorized. Updates were provided on the status of five foreclosure parcels and the upcoming exit conference for the 2022-2024 audit. Major contract awards included the low bid for perforated HDPE pipe to Core and Main ($124,997.20), the bid for shotcrete/concrete to Central Pre-Mix ($108,310.00), and the bid for the 23.70 reservoir pump to Picatti Brothers ($102,000.00). The Board also reviewed statements of qualifications for the fabrication shop's architectural design. Key policy actions included the approval of the 2026 Holiday Calendar and the approval of Resolution 2025-12-01, amending the Procurement Policy to address updates to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.318-327). Authorization was granted for staff and Board members to attend the Irrigation Leader Workshop. During Executive Session, personnel evaluations were discussed. The session concluded with the approval of the 2026 Non-Union Salary Schedule.

The agenda for this meeting includes the organization of the Board for 2026, involving the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman, and appointments for Secretary/Treasurer, Auditing Officers, and Deputy Treasurer. Staff reports are scheduled, covering financial vouchers, water supply, and the ELIPS Report. A key discussion item is the approval of the Management Contract between SDBOC and SVID. The meeting includes a scheduled Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, and new business covers the Irrigation Leaders Workshop and future SDBOC/SVID Board Meetings.