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Show New Water Master For Deuel Creek Irrigation After many years of faithful service as the water master of the Centerville Deuel Creek Irrigation Co., John Parrish tendered his release. THE MEMBERS of the Board of Directors and other officials thanked Mr. Parrish for his years of conscientious service to the company. It had been his duty to see that the reservoir was one-third full at all times during the planting and growing season. He endeavored ende-avored to divide the water so that all parts of town had its share of the water. He tried to see that there was water in the east part of the city, where it was often difficult to do so. Jeff Cook, son of director Dean Cook, had been selected to fill the position vacated by Mr. Tingey. Applications had been pursued after advertising in the Davis County Clipper. Then each applicant had been discussed by the four members of the Board of Directors. DEAN COOK had not participated parti-cipated in the procedure of chosing the replacement. Jeff Cook had been chosen on the basis of his qualifications, especially the knowledge he had acquired during the years working with the irrigation service. ser-vice. He also acquired knowledge know-ledge from learning about his father's duties on the Board of Directors. At the climax of the meeting the elections for the five directors direc-tors for a period of two years were carried out. The group attending, some 35 stockholders stockhol-ders and other interested persons per-sons voted unanimously to keep the same slate of officers for another two years of service. ser-vice. THEY INCLUDE President William Tingey, Dean Cook, Lee Hawkes, Howard Brown, and Vernon Carr. Regular meetings are held every second Thursday at Cook Realty. Stockholders are welcome wel-come to attend. As Pres. Tingey welcomed those present, he especially congratulated the women who were present. He indicated that they are more conscientious conscien-tious in their use of water in sprinkling and irrigating their yards. The meeting was held in the city council chambers west on Parrish Lane. MR. TINGEY expressed an optimistic attitude toward the condition of the irrigation system. sys-tem. He is certain there will be sufficient water for the summer sum-mer months, if the water is used wisely. He announced that the new process of billing by computer was working very well and was saving time and energy. The Deuel Creek Irrigation uses water from Barnard Creek, from Parrish Creek, Weber Basin, and Deuel Creek. Steps are being taken to completely use the waters from Barnard Creek. Mr. Tingey Ting-ey reminded that the canyon irrigation waters come from Lost Creek, Wanship, Pine-view Pine-view and from Farmington Flats. PRES. TINGEY reported that the creeks are not as full as they were last year. Everyone will have his full allotment if judgement is used. Since there is always a chance of running out of irrigation water in the streams, it is necessary to use waters from Weber Basin as a standby. Weber Basin has installed in-stalled a new meter for better recording. THE FINANCIAL report of the fiscal year Jan. 1, 1982 to Dec. 31, 1982 was presented by Vernon Carr, who was complimented on his work. The beginning balance had been $92,640.17. Income had added up to $86,236.04, making mak-ing a total of $178,876.21. Expenses Ex-penses for the year were $74,883.99, leaving a balance of $103,992.22. An overview of the water sources includes a total of minimum 2,826.7 acre feet; average av-erage 3,125.7 acre feet, and a maximum of 3,468.7 acre feet. TOTAL funds include: small projects reserve $15,000; depreciation, de-preciation, $30,000; emergency, emergen-cy, $57,853.3 1, checking $1,138.92, making a total of $103,992.22. There have been wise investments, passbook savings and saving certificates. certifi-cates. Mr. Carr registered his gratitude that the Centerville Irrigation System was in such a good shape. HOWARD Brown assured the people that there will be no raising of fees, due to careful planning. JOHN Parrish stressed the fact that the system is old and may need repairs aiong the way. He reiterated the fact that owners who sell land, should go to the office to get forms to transfer Weber Basin Water Shares. The old owners should never leave town until they go to the office to sign out. Otherwise Other-wise they are held responsible for the bills for water. It is especiaiiy necessary that the water transfer be made when new people move in and former owners move. Subdivides Subdi-vides should always check to note that they have the right DIRECTOR Vernon Carr reported that the company has made some good investments with Merrill Lynch this year. Any investments are for the good of the stockholders. DIRECTOR Dean Cook indicated in-dicated that the company has used good investment procedures. proce-dures. He talked of the malfunction mal-function of a valve and the expenses ex-penses incurred. The reservoir is in good shape. The company was fortunate enough to carry good insurance. Lee Hawkes (new director) said that water in Centerville is a bargain. He has spent time doing an operation manual for the system. He has talked with John Parrish and noted all of the knowledge he has gained through the years. HE PRESENTED a chart showing the peak creek flows through the years and how the water has been utilized. The creeks usually peak the middle of May. Mr. Hawkes said that he was happy to be working with such congenial men. Pete Nielsen reiterated the fact that the computer is working work-ing well. The stockholders have been good to pay regularly. regular-ly. Attorney and stockholder Keith Stahle indicated that the valves of Weber Basin Irrigation Irriga-tion water should be painted red according to state law. This is a precautionary measure mea-sure since the irrigation water is unfit for drinking. Mr. Stahle said that the lines should be painted red even underground. He stressed that the two lines should not be too close or crossing cros-sing each other. He reiterated the fact that the company is still in the last stages of acquiring acquir-ing Barnard Creek rights. MR. STAHLE presented a resolution granting the Board of Directors the power to negotiate nego-tiate in water purchase, especially espe-cially Barnard Creek and others. Those present voted unanimously to accept the resolution. re-solution. Mr. Stahle reported that irrigation irri-gation water is cheaper in Centerville Cen-terville than in Bountiful. JOHN PARRISH reported on his system. He goes up the canyon each day to check the flow of water. He has to order water by 3 p.m. each afternoon to have it by 8 a.m. the next morning. In a normal day there are eight to ten second feet of water flowing. Stockholders were reminded re-minded to conserve water. The people on 8th East run out first, so it is good to make an adjustment for this, am |
