May 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM - Operations Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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We don't have any unfinished business to address.
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2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
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There's nothing to report.
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3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
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The O & M crew packaged, delivered and started planting trees. Regular maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
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3.A. Rehabilitation of Cottonwood 21-A, NRCS & HDR
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The 90 percent report is in the hands of the NRCS.
Butler Public Power District will be replacing utility poles that go across the dam on the downstream slope. This has been discussed and reviewed by HDR and Hazard Engineering. The Dept. of Dam Safety has also made recommendations on pole depth and locations. At the time of renovation construction those poles may need to be moved or replanted. |
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3.B. Wanahoo Basin Damage & Repair, FEMA & Houston Engineering
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Mike Sotak will give an update on their reported findings and future plans as the Education presentation at the May board meeting.
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3.C. Hay Areas on Recreation Areas for 2025
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The bids for haying our recreation areas were due Monday, May 5 at 4:00 pm. There are 4 individuals who bid on the hay areas. Meduna Family Farms is high bid for Wanahoo areas "A" and "B"at $41.00, Ken Cejka on Wanahoo area "C" at $68.50, Dan Kadavy is high bid at Czechland at $45.00, and Chuck Andel is high bid at Homestead at $67.00. Bid results are attached. We need a motion to accept the high hay bids.
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3.D. Landowner Access Bridge Request over Rawhide Ditch 8
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Back in February the Board approved that David Heller could build a UTV/Foot bridge over Rawhide Ditch 8 provided he do it in accordance with NRD direction and easement documentation.
Attached is a signed Revocable Easement Agreement IIngress/Egress) for this bridge request. Heller has been given design plans that were developed by JEO and used when the irrigation bridge just downstream was rebuilt after the 2019 flood, Heller was asked to use this design for the footings.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Revocable Easement Agreement (Ingress/Egress) to David Heller for a UTV/Foot bridge over Rawhide Ditch 8 provided he uses the design criteria for the footings Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.E. Wahoo Ducks Unlimited Duck Blind Replacement
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During our precribed burn in March, a Ducks Unlimited duck blind was a casualty of the fire. The District will be reimbursing DU $1,600 for a duck blind.
A second blind was burnt during the accidental fire on the eastside of the lake. DU said they would handle that blind. |
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4. ROCK AND JETTY
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Seth McGinn will be seeking cost-share assistance to maintain their jetties on the Platte River.
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5. LAKE WANAHOO
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5.A. Lake Wanahoo Permit Sales
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For the month of March, the District received $3,477.50 in annual park permit revenue.
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5.B. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
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For the month of March, the District received $4,520.31 in camping revenue.
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5.C. Amphitheater at Lake Wanahoo
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Chairman Jerry Johnson would like to have some discussion on the requested amphitheater at Lake Wanahoo.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the NRD continue working with Lonnie Hansen Trust on a potential amphitheater located on Lake Wanahoo property Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.D. Clint Johannes Education Building
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The Clint Johannes Education Building at Lake Wanahoo was rented 20 times in April, with 1 NRD rental. Revenue for the month was $1300.
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6. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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6.A. Information
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6.A.1. Radio & eAds
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The KTIC radio ads for April featured LPNNRD recreation areas - this will continue through May.
The Wahoo newspaper e-ad featured environmental education opportunities for April. In May it will change to recreation area ads. There will also be a print ad in May. The ads are attached.
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6.A.2. Analytics
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Top Posts for Facebook and X included:
• April Coffee, Lakeside flyer • LPNNRD Natural Resources Grant availability • Why does an 85-year-old plant a tree? video on Arbor Day • Clint Johannes Education Building policy reminder • Chemigation permits On the LPNNRD website, we received traffic from NARD (86), Facebook (47), Nebraska Game and Parks (19), Nebraska tourism (6), X (0), Wahoo newspaper e-ad (0). The reports are attached.
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6.B. Education
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6.B.1. past events
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6.B.2. future events
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6.B.3. NRD Natural Resources Grant Update
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Today was the application deadline and we didn't receive any applicaitons. We had one email from a Newman Grover teacher asking for an extension. Lacey and I will discuss our plan, but more than likley, we will extend it.
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7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
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7.A. Rural Water Operations
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With spring weather and construction season starting the RWD had 22 locate requests to address between the two systems.
Hydrant flushing was also conducted on both systems. Annual water quality reporting was completed this past month; all PWS (public water system) are required to annually post/notify all customers with the water system's water quality report from NDEE. Both reports have been posted on our website, and publicly posted at both village post offices. Included in this month's bills all customers will receive a cross-connection reporting survey. This is a state mandated document that all PWS customers are required to complete. |
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7.B. Colon System
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Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed 5/1.
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7.C. Bruno System
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Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed 5/1.
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7.D. Other
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7.D.1. Basin Tour
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Attached is information about the 2025 NRD Niobrara Basin Tour on June 9th-10th based in Valentine. Registrations are due (To Jill) on or before May 9th.
more info: The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD), in collaboration with the Niobrara Basin NRDs, is pleased to invite you to the 2025 NRD Basin Tour. Join us for an immersive two-day experience as we explore key projects and programs dedicated to protecting Nebraska’s natural resources. Tour Highlights Include:
To reserve your seat, please submit your completed by May 9th. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Registrations received after May 9th will be subject to lodging availability. Registration Fee Includes:
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