August 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM - Executive Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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2. MEETINGS
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2.A. Pending
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2.A.1. NARD Fall Conference
Rationale:
The NARD Fall Conference is scheduled for September 28-30 in Kearney. Early Registration is due by September 5th. Please let Breunig know if you are interested in attending.
The following Directors are registered to attend: Hilger, Saalfeld, McKnight, Seier and Johnson.
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2.B. Reports
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
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3.B. Monthly Education Program
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3.C. November Board Meeting
Rationale:
Discussion is needed about where we plan to meet for the November Board Meeting.
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3.D. FNIC Insurance Renewal
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Matt Greenway with FNIC will be present to review our Commerical Package Insurance renewal effective 10/1/25
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3.E. Potential New Policy - Unused Dwelling Units
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As discussed at last month's board meeting, we have received a request to assign one of our available dwelling units assigned to our Wanahoo property to a neighboring landowner. John Noonan will be in attendance to answer any questions and a potential new policy is attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Unused Dwelling Units policy as attached to the Executive Committee Minutes and assign one of the LPNNRD dwelling units on our Wanahoo Property to neighboring landowner John Noonan Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.F. NE Land Trust Sponsorship Request
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The NE Land Trust is asking or looking for sponsorships/donations for their Fall Reception in October at Happy Hollow CC. The event recognizes the projects and people the Land Trust has worked with in obtaining easements. It also promotes their mission. They are seeking a total of $5000 to fund the event.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the LPNNRD donate $250.00 to the NE Land Trust for their Fall Reception Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.G. Amphitheater Update
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Staff is planning a public meeting/open house on Sept. 4th to share all available information relating to a potential amphitheater with the public. Plans are to have an afternoon meeting and an evening meeting in the LPNNRD boardroom.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Butler/Colfax NRCS Field Office Assistant
Rationale:
Gottschalk has met with both employees to discuss and explain the action taken by the board at last month's meeting and a recommendation will be made to the committee.
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5.B. Water Specialist Position Opening
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Jacob Stover has informed me he has been offered and has accepted a position with Benesch Engineering in Omaha. We would like to thank Jacob for his dedication and time spent here at Lower Platte North NRD and wish him luck as he advances his professional career.
Jacob's last day will be September 19th, and we will begin advertising for his replacement immediately. |
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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant will review the Draft July Financial Statements. We will not approve until after we receive the Annual Audit.
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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.C. Accounts over 90 Days
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6.D. Budget and Set Property Tax Rate
Rationale:
As discussed at last month's Board meeting, our plan is to once again maintain the same tax asking of $3,480,714.52 as is has been the past nine years. Our total expenses are $13,124,670.
Attached find a breakdown of the 2025 valuation by each county. Due to increased valuations, we will be lowering our tax levy from .025767 to .024053 to support our previously approved budget of $13,124,670. A motion will be needed at Board Meeting - To approve the State Budget that includes total expenditures of $13,124,670 with a tax levy rate of .024053 for a tax asking of $3,480,714.52. |
