April 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM - Executive Committtee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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1.A. Off Site Water Table Concerns near Sand Creek
Rationale:
Lausterer gave an update on the off site water table complaints. Nn action is suggested at this time.
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2. MEETINGS
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2.A. Pending
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2.A.1. Nebraska Water Tour
Rationale:
The summer Water and Natural Resources Tour will look at surface and groundwater issues in the central Platte River basin June 27-29. Cost for the tour is $475 per person. See attachment for details
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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
Rationale:
We will receive an update from Elbert Traylor on the Shell Creek 319 Project.
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3.C. Water Stategies Monthly Report and Bill
Rationale:
Attached find Water Strategies monthly report and bill.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the monthly bill from Water Strageties for $4,500 and bill Papio and LPS NRDs for their share Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.D. Other Discussion Items with Lausterer
Rationale:
1. Murren Claim 2. Rawhide Section 10 - Landowner Encroachment 3. Rawhide Section !0 - Gifford 4. Lake Level Committee 5. Ourada Claim |
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3.E. Manager Hiring Update
Rationale:
The advertising for the General Manager position is currently running in newspapers. See attachment for updates. The date scheduled for the Special Board Meeting is June 22. NRCS is planning a national day of conservation events that date in Lincoln and the NRDs will be a part of this. We should look at changing our special meeting to another day or move the interview schedule ahead.
Recommended Motion(s):
To have a Special Board Meeting on June 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing the candidate the Manager Selection Sub-Committee is bringing forward for the LPNNRD General Manager position Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.F. NRCS/NRD 2017 Summer Intern Program
Rationale:
Mark Walkenhorst is submitting the attached summer intern proposal for the NRD to consider with the upcoming spring and summer applications of conservation practices in the Lower Platte North NRD.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve having the NRCS Summer Intern Program again this summer as outlined by Mark Walkenhorst and attached to the Executive Committee Minutes with a funding limit of $4,400 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.G. Annual Audit Request for Proposals
Rationale:
RFPs are out for the annual audit, a copy of the ad is attached. They will be advertised for three weeks and emailed to a list of accounting firms with the assistance of HBE. The RFPs are due and will be opened on May 25. The top three firms will be invited to the June 1 Executive Committee meeting to give 15 minute presentations. The Executive Committee will then recommend a firm to contract the audit with for the next three years.
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3.H. Priority List
Rationale:
Miyoshi reviewed the top 14 priorities he and staff are working on prior to his September retirement.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant Nuttelmann attended the Executive Committee meeting to review the January and February Financials. (A motion will be needed at board meeting) Following the Executive Committee meeting HBE gave Intact training to Hilger, Birkel, Breunig, Mountford and Miyoshi.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the January and February Financial Reports as reviewed by the Executive Committee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B. Approval of Managers Time and Expense Sheets
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Miyoshi's Time and Expense Sheets 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.C. Accounts over 90 Days
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