Roger Sonnichsen

The agenda for the meeting included the review and consideration of previous meeting minutes from December 2, 2025, and December 17, 2025. Key administrative items involved reorganizing the Board for 2026, signing Oaths of Office for new members and officers, appointing representatives, and reviewing/approving the 2026 Assessment Levy Resolution, Combination rules and regulations, and rates and fees schedules. Other business included a resolution recognizing Director Phil Stadelman's service, Treasurer's report items such as delinquent accounts and budget review, consideration of land release from irrigable status for the Schmitts, a contract renewal with Schwisow & Associates, and a report on the Port of Moses Lake W20 Lateral M&I Proposal. Staff reports covered various areas including collective bargaining negotiations and a construction change order. The agenda also scheduled an Executive Session to discuss personnel performance and potential litigation.