Ouray Park Irrigation

The meeting addressed dam inspections scheduled for May 30th. The board reviewed and approved payables, including payments to the secretary, CPA, Moon Lake Electric, Mountain Land Supply, Blue Northern Constructors, Uinta & Whiterocks River Commissioner, and Shane Frost. The water report indicated that all lakes and pipelines are full. Maintenance issues were discussed, including a leaky valve on the Barny line and a small leak on the Mcpherson pipeline. The board also discussed burning weeds in the canal and hiring someone to monitor the water flow.

The Ouray Park Irrigation Company Board of Directors convened to discuss several key items. A right-of-way agreement with Bayless Surface was approved, contingent upon a sunset clause and site inspection. The board also approved multiple requests for share transfers. The board discussed the Cliff Reservoir permit with the Forest Service, noting the transition from a 10-year to a 30-year permit. Canal maintenance was reviewed and approved, including cleaning specific sections and addressing weed control. The board also touched on the replacement of a culvert at Scott Iorge's property for further discussion at the next meeting.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key topics. The board approved the transfer of Class A Shares Certificate #772. The water report indicated that everything is on schedule to be full by the first of April, with company lines to be filled mid-March. Maintenance discussions included addressing the poor farm pipeline freezing issue, a leak on the Mcphearson place, and the culvert at Scott Iorge's property. The board also discussed hiring a mobile mechanic to service the track hoe and switching the bank account to a sweep account for better interest rates.

The board discussed mapping and gathering data with Jones & Demille Engineering, including sending surveys to shareholders to gather data about how many acres are being watered. They approved a temporary change of water requested by Finley Resources. The annual meeting was scheduled for February 22nd, 2025. The board discussed having Tom Burten come to the annual meeting to present and answer questions from shareholders. The board discussed the culvert at Scott Iorge's property needing replacement and decided OPIC could install it if it meets their standards. Water assessments were discussed, and a deadline of February 5th was set for payments, after which late fees would be applied. Payables were approved. The water report was reviewed, and maintenance plans were discussed, including hiring a mobile mechanic to service the track hoe before spring.

The meeting addressed a request for right-of-way approval and permission to cut down Russian olive trees. Discussions were held regarding a water treatment plant, including a pilot study and easement considerations. The board also reviewed and approved a request to transfer Class G Shares Certificate. The water report included the allocation of water in various locations. Maintenance updates covered canal cleaning and spraying, as well as plans for canal repairs and the acquisition of cobble rock for maintenance purposes.