May 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled.
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1.A. Meeting Notice
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1.B. Inform Public on Location of Copy of “Open Meeting Act”
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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2.A. Introductions
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Are there any additions or corrections to the agenda?
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4. Comments - Advisors/Guests
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4.A. Guest Comments
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4.C. NARD Report
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4.D. NRC Report
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Attached find minutes from the April 9th Commission Meeting.
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4.E. Managers Report
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4.F. Education Program
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Mike Sotak will give an update on their findings and future plans for the Wanahoo Stilling Basin.
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5. Approval of Minutes
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Are there any additions or corrections to the Minutes? If not they will be approved on the consent agenda.
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6. Report of Standing Committees
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6.A. Executive Committee - Action as Required
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6.A.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.A.2. MEETINGS
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6.A.2.a. Pending
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6.A.2.a.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:
Registration Information: 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:
If you plan to arrive early and need a room for Sunday night, be sure to mark this on your registration form. All lodgings must be booked through NARD.
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6.A.2.b. Reports
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6.A.3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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6.A.3.a. Directors Absence
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6.A.3.b. Monthly Education Program
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Mike Sotak will give an update on their findings and future plans for the Wanahoo Stilling Basin.
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6.A.3.c. Sale of Current NRD Office
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With the May 9th auction date, discussion is requested to set a minimum accepted bid and potentially appoint a Sale Sub Committee to meet after the completion of the auction to discuss and make a recommendation for approval or rejection to the full board on May 12th.
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6.A.3.c.1. Surplus Property/Office Furniture
Rationale:
We have had an interest in purchasing some of our office furnishings that we will not be moving to the new office. Staff is requesting discussion on available items and potential prices.
Recommended Motion(s):
To declare office furnishings/equipment that we will not be moving to the new office as surplus property. It was further recommended to give public entities priority to purchase the surplus property Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.3.d. NRD New Office Update
Rationale:
New Office Building Committee met with Scheele/Kayton and JEO to review and discuss construction status. An update will be given to the committee.
Plans are to wait until we are moved in to evaluate boardroom audio needs and security camera needs.
Recommended Motion(s):
To ratify the building sub-committee approval of 5 change orders totaling $14,434 as attached to the Executive Committee Minutes. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.3.d.1. Moving Company
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Chapman has gathered prices for moving our large office equipment to the new office. The moving company is fully insured. Staff will be responsible for packing and moving their individual office/Cube items, and we are planning to work with our local school(s) to secure volunteer help moving boxes, basement items etc.
After closing on the sale of our existing property, we will have up to 60 days to move//remove our additional items and provide possession of the property. Plans are to use a portion of this time to move our shop and outbuilding contents (also with volunteer assistance) to the new location.
Recommended Motion(s):
To hire Heartland Moving Company to move large items into the new building at at cost not to exceed $3,500 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.3.d.2. Diode Cameras
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We are hoping to be able to utilize some of our existing exterior security cameras at our new office. Number of cameras needed and locations will be determined once we move in.
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6.A.3.e. Lake Wanahoo Amphitheater
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6.A.3.f. HBE360 Contract
Rationale:
Our current contract with HBE360 will expire June 2025. We have asked them for updated contract pricing (attached) for years ending June 2026, June 2027, June 2028 and June 2029.
Recommended Motion(s):
To enter into a 4 year contract with HBE 360 as outlined in the attached engagement letter and authorize Gottschalk to sign. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.4. EQUIPMENT
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6.A.5. PERSONNEL
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6.A.5.a. Wanahoo Seasonal Staff
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6.A.6. FINANCE
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6.A.6.a. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant will be available to review the March Financials.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the March Financial Reports as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6.b. Approval of Managers Time and Expense Sheets
Rationale:
Attached find Gottschalk's time and expense sheets.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Managers Time and Expense Sheets as attached Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6.c. Accounts over 90 Days
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6.B. Operations Committee - Action as Required
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6.B.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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We don't have any unfinished business to address.
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6.B.2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
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There's nothing to report.
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6.B.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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6.B.3.a. Rehabilitation of Cottonwood 21-A, NRCS & HDR
Rationale:
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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6.B.3.b. Wanahoo Basin Damage & Repair, FEMA & Houston Engineering
Rationale:
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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6.B.3.c. Hay Areas on Recreation Areas for 2025
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The bids for haying our recreation areas are due Monday, May 5 by 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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6.B.3.d. Landowner Access Bridge Request over Rawhide Ditch 8
Rationale:
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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6.B.3.e. Wahoo Ducks Unlimited Duck Blind Replacement
Rationale:
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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6.B.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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6.B.5. LAKE WANAHOO
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6.B.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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6.B.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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6.B.5.c. Amphitheater at Lake Wanahoo
Rationale:
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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6.B.5.d. Clint Johannes Education Building
Rationale:
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.B.6. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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6.B.6.a. Information
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6.B.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.B.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.6.b. Education
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6.B.6.b.1. past events
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6.B.6.b.2. future events
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6.B.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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6.B.7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
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6.B.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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6.B.7.b. Colon System
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Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed 5/1.
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6.B.7.c. Bruno System
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Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed 5/1.
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6.B.7.d.1. Basin Tour
Rationale:
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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6.C. Water Committee - Action as Required
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6.C.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.C.2. REGULATORY
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6.C.2.a. GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
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6.C.2.a.1. Well Permit Program
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Pictures from a well drilling site near Linwood.
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6.C.2.a.2. US Army Engineer District Well Permit
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A well permit for a 250 GPM extraction well is attached for the NW NE 28-14N-9E, Saunders County. This well will be used for part of the cleanup of the NOP cleanup southeast of Mead.
The Committee asked staff to visit with the Army Corp of Engineers about the beneficial use of the water being extracted.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving the well permit for a 250 GPM extraction well to UNL in conjunction with NAD cleanup in the NW NE S28-14N-9E, Saunders County. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.3. Lower Platte River Basin Water Management Plan Coalition (LPRBC)
Rationale:
It was agreed at the Coalition Board meeting to continue $10,000 annual dues.
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6.C.2.b. GROUND WATER ENERGY LEVELS
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Attached is analysis of LPN spring water levels.
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6.C.2.c. Groundwater Sampling
Rationale:
Staff will water sampling wells in the Todd Valley Area along with the Phase Areas. In the Todd Valley Area area, LPN will be sampling for higher sodium concentrations along with nitrates and pesticides.
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6.C.2.d. Groundwater Management Plan
Rationale:
Attached is an invoice from LRE for $2,906.75 per contract. Goals and objectives are attached for discussion, which LRE condensed from the 1995 Groundwater Management Plan.
LRE is planning on having a draft update in May with all the additions and comments implemented into the plan. At previous meetings, discussion on updating the variance scoring sheet along with conducting additional evaluation of SQS#2 rules and boundaries. Attached are LRE recommendations with initial cost estimates. The committee will review the recommendations at the next Water Committee Meeting.
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6.C.3. GROUND WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.3.a. DECOMMISSIONED WELL PROGRAM
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6.C.3.a.1. Well Estimates
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1 new well has been reviewed and approved for decommissioning since the last Committee meeting.
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6.C.3.a.2. Plugged Wells
Rationale:
3 wells have been plugged, reviewed, and ready for cost share payment approval this month.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Cost Share payment to Ryan Loseke for $861.07 and Shell Creek Fund for the remaining $259.53.
To approve payment to Francis Emanuel for Cost Share Estimate of $752.89. To approve payment to Jeanette M Birkel Revocable Trust (Brian Birkel) for $1,256.12 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.3.b. LOWER PLATTE NORTH NRD GROUND WATER STUDIES
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6.C.3.b.1. Phase Area Update
Rationale:
The NRD still have flow meter cost share sheets coming in. Staff is continuing to approve the cost share for flow meters as LPN has grant funds from the WSF grant. The grant will expire at the end of the year.
We have a Pivot Conversion invoice and a flow meter invoice from Dan Wachal. The cost share amount for the pivot conversion is $10,000 and the flow meter for $1,000. Invoice have been submitted for the following:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve payment to Dan Wachal for his pivot conversion and one flow meter totaling $11,000. To approve payment to Thomas Stibal for one flow meter totaling $1,000. To approve payment to Ron Klug for two meters for $2,000 and Jeff McAfee for one flow meter for $1,000. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.3.b.2. Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment (ENWRA)
Rationale:
The LPNNRD agreement with CSD will expire on June 30, 2025. The LPN has submitted a grant to drill 10-12 monitoring wells in Wellhead Protection Areas. UNL-CSD obligates the money to assist in the drilling of the test holes with analysis. The agreement includes the following amounts of $29,600 Y1, $16,600 Y2, $29,600 Y3.
If the WSF grant is not approved, then the money will not be obligated. attachments
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend Board Chairman signature in approving the agreement with UNL-CSD to assist in drilling test holes and complete the geological analysis. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.3.c. SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
Rationale:
The Village of Mead has passed a motion to pursue a Source Water Protection Grant to update their Wellhead Protection Area.
Postcards were sent out to Newman Grove and Platte Center Wellhead Protection Area producers notifying them that we will be water sampling in the area this summer. Attached is an invoice for $920.00 from LRE for LPN to complete its portion of the project per contract for Shell Creek Analysis.
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6.C.4. SURFACE WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.4.a. USGS STREAM FLOW GAUGING SITES
Rationale:
An invoice for $8,426 for stream gages on Shell Creek near Columbus and Wahoo Creek near Ashland. In the past, this was an annual fee, but USGS requested the payment to be semi-annual with the new contract.
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6.C.5. OTHER
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6.C.5.a. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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6.C.5.b. Basin Tour
Rationale:
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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6.D. Projects Committee - Action as Required
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6.D.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.D.2. SWCP
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6.D.2.a. SWCP Application Approvals
Rationale:
Below is an application for summer SWCP:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve $15,000 summer SWCP application to Kyle Osmera Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.2.b. SWCP Payments
Rationale:
Below is a certified completed project eligible for SWCP payment:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve $13,285.80 SWCP payment to Terry Kubik Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.2.c. SWCP Cancellations
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6.D.2.d. Wahoo Creek Cost Share Approvals
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6.D.3. JOINT WATER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD (JWMAB)
Rationale:
Platte River camera invoice is attached and will be paid via prior Board approval of agreement.
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6.D.3.a. East Fremont/Elkhorn Township Drainage - FEMA HMPG
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6.D.3.b. West Fremont - FEMA BRIC
Rationale:
NEMA Notice of Intent has been submitted. JEO is curretnly developing grant application narative pending Governor's Task Force selection. Billing (to the County) is currently at 99%.
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6.D.3.c. Rawhide Creek Watershed - NRCS WFPO
Rationale:
Attached is a clean version of the plan with appendicies submitted to State NRCS in February. Billing for this project (through Dodge County) is at 97% complete and should wrap up one the review is complete.
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6.D.3.d. North Bend Drainage District
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6.D.3.e. Cotterell Diking and Drainage District
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6.D.4. SHELL CREEK WATERSHED
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6.D.4.a. Shell Creek Implementation - 319 & NET
Rationale:
The next SCWIG meeting is scheduled for June 17th. Moriah Brown, a PHD student at UNL, originally planned to present her work at the March meeting but is now planning to present at the June meeting. Moriah's work is focused on antibiotic resistant bacteria in surface water samples taken from Shell Creek.
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6.D.5. WAHOO CREEK WATERSHED
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6.D.5.a. Construction Update
Rationale:
Construction update meeting attached, work is still focused on site 27, highlights:
Current TCI invoice attached.
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6.D.5.b. Dam Site Planning Update
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6.D.5.b.1. Design - Olsson
Rationale:
NRCS informed Olsson that previously approved (26AB, 27) design criteria specific to sand drain outlets will not be allowed going forward. This required some extra back and forth with DNR and current designs (55, 84) submitted for permit.
Andrew Philips will be present to discuss contract amendment (attached). Invoice
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6.D.5.b.2. Real Estate - Olsson & Great Plains Appraisal
Rationale:
Offer letters went out to all parcels for sites 77 and 85. Danielle has been in, or attempted, contact with all recipients. Elliott and Danielle will be meeting with a number of landowners the week of May 5 and expect to have mulitple purchase agreements ready for 5/12 Board meeting approval.
Current invoice attached.
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6.D.5.b.3. Funding - NRCS WFPO & NeDNR JEDI
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6.D.5.c. Water Quality - NWQI & 319
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Currently putting a mailing list together & postcards to send out to producers with information on NWQI.
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6.D.6. LOWER PLATTE RIVER CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
Rationale:
The next Corridor Alliance meeting will be on May 9th, 10:00am, at Lower Platte Sout NRD. Attached is a draft agenda and draft FY26 budget.
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6.D.7. MORSE BLUFF LEVEE
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6.D.8. LESHARA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
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6.D.9. EROSION AND SEDIMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
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6.D.10. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
Rationale:
The Hazard Mitigation plan is 92% completed while the drought plan is at 55% completion. The LPNNRD has contacted communtiies missing paperwork through calls and letters to wrap up the HMP. All community meetings for the drought plan have taken place. JEO plans to have a draft of the drought plan to the LPNNRD on May 16th.
An invoice and progress report is attached.
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6.D.11. NEBRASKA BUFFER STRIP PROGRAM
Rationale:
We received another application eligible for NeBSP, this is 5 year contract:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve $325.00 annual payment to Matt Bahns for Nebraska Buffer Strip Program Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.12. OTHER
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6.D.12.a. Basin Tour
Rationale:
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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6.D.13. ADJOURNMENT
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7. Additional Action Items
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8. Approval of Bills Pending
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve bills pending as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. Consent Agenda Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11. Meeting Establishment/Adjournment
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