June 27, 2018 at 8:30 AM - Operations & Education Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Nothing to consider for unfinished business.
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2. WILD NE/CREP REPORT
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Heimann has submitted expenses of $16,923.16 for the Czechland Grassland Renovation to Game & Parks through the Wild NE grant program.
Rob Gray, Pheasant Forever Biologist, inspected the Homestead Lake grassland renovation and was impressed with what he saw. |
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3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
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O & M staff have been busy going over the Districts watershed dams, keeping tabs on beaver activity in different locations, doing routine vehicle, building and grounds maintenance and assisting at Lake Wanahoo SRA.
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3.A. Lake Wanahoo SRA
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The Lake Wanahoo SRA has been busy with campers and fishermen. There have been some issues with electrical breakers on the camper pads, some breakers keep tripping. We are in the process of putting a layer crushed lime stone on the jetties. An extra garbage pick up and possibly a dumpster or two is needed around the holidays.
NRD staff met with Game & Parks personnel for the first time this season on Monday, June 25. There were no major issues or concerns this season thus far. Game & Parks reports income of $39,940.75 (permits, camping fees, showers) and expenses of $17,223.71 for a net of $22,717.04. These figures are Game & Parks only and does not include camping reservations via the internet. See Attachment
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3.B. Wanahoo Dam
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The lake level rose and spilled over the weir for the first time this Spring on Wednesday, June 20. The Outlet gate was opened fully on Monday, June 25, lake level was at 1209.8. We'll continue to monitor the lake level until July 1.
Concrete joint repair in the principle spillway - Heimann has been communicating with different Engineers on the topic. There doesn't seem to be a clear cut answer to what product may work the best. It was suggested to use three different products, one in each tunnel. The products are - 1) Oakum which is recommended by Peerless Compaction, 2) Tremco Dynomic 100 suggested by DNR and Performance Engineering, 3) Vulkem suggested by FYRA Engineering but joint width could be an issue with Vulkem. Heimann is waiting on a response from Peerless as to whether they would do this. After a period of time, we would know which product performs the best. Attached is a letter that dealt with the previous repair. It looks as though the initial sealant lasted 1 - 2 years.
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3.C. Fremont 205
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All of the Amendment #3 Inter-local agreements from our partners have been signed. Inglewood and Dodge County have reimbursed the District.
The COE hasn't given any update to the study. |
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3.D. Western Sarpy Clear Creek Levee
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The COE sent a close out letter for the Western Sarpy Clear Creek Levee declaring construction complete. Going forward the non-federal partners now have sole responsibility of Operations & Maintenance for the project.
The O & M Manuals are being finalized and a copy will be provided within six months. The crediting was completed on May 18, 2018 in the amount of $4,766,818.23. After the O & M Manuals are distributed, the project financial closeout process will be initiated and completed. |
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3.E. Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant DEQ
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Heimann submitted a Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant to DEQ for the purchase of crumb rubber last year. The District was awarded $2,998 or 50% of the purchase cost of the crumb rubber which was installed last year.
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3.F. Budgets
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We will review the budget for O & M, I & E and Rural Water.
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4. ROCK AND JETTY
Rationale:
Nothing to report this month.
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5. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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5.A. Information
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5.A.1. Radio & eAds
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The KTIC Radio Ad and Wahoo Newspaper eAd for June will continue to promote the importance of having valid permits to chemigate. The ads are attached.
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5.A.2. County Fairs
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The Lower Platte North NRD will have exhibit booths at the following county fairs:
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5.B. Education
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5.B.1. Test Your Well Nights
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The Lower Platte North NRD will host a "Test Your Well Night" at the Saunders County and Butler County Fairs. The water testing will take place at the LPNNRD exhibit booth.
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5.B.2. FY2018 Education Programs
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During Fiscal Year 2018, Lower Platte North NRD staff have interacted with over 1,400 youth. Attached is a list of all activities, programs, events, presentations, and involvement.
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6. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
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6.A. Colon System
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6.B. Bruno System
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6.C. Other
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7. Adjournment
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