September 28, 2017 at 8:00 AM - Projects Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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No unfinished business to address. |
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2. SWCP
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2.A. SWCP Application Approvals
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17-D-12 - PAUL TANK - STREAM CROSSING - $2168.60 APPROVED REQUESTING ADD'L $2143.00 - $4311.60 TOTAL PASEKA FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST - CROPLAND DIVERSION 378CY - $938.38
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve SWCP application allocations for Paul Tank ($4,311.60), and Paseka Family Revocable Trust ($938.38) as shown in the Projects Committee Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.B. SWCP Payments
Rationale:
NSWCP STATE COST SHARE -
17-S-8 - ERIC NELSON - TERRACE W/ TILE OUTLET $10,000 17-S-5 - LYLE HAMMOND - TERRACE, WASCOB W/ TILE OUT $9064.59 17-S-9 - GLENN NELSON - TERRACE W/ TILE OUTLET $10,000 STEVENS-SMID PROJECT "100% NRD COST" - $2521.20
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the three SWCP payments for Eric Nelson ($10,000), Lyle Hammond ($9,064.59), and Glenn Nelson ($10,000) totaling $29,064.59, as well as, the 100% cost share for Stevens-Smid project totaling $2521.20 as shown in the Projects Committee Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.C. SWCP Cancellations
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2.D. Wahoo Creek Cost Share Approvals
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3. WATERSHEDS
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3.A. Shell Creek
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3.A.1. Kramer/Colfax County Shell Creek Bank Stabilization Project Bid Opening
Rationale:
As authorized by the Board, the Kramer Shell Creek Bank Stabilization Project Bid opening was held on September 21, 2017. There were nine bids ranging from $214,548.45 to $337,845.50. After review of the bidders qualifications and their identified construction timelines, The Shell Creek Improvement Group (SCWIG) Advisory Committee recommended to award bid to the second lowest bidder, Kohl Construction, based on the early starting time offered (October 9th) and their strong local reputation for doing good reliable work. The engineers estimate was $361,948. As authorized by the Board, Chair Birkel and/or Projects Chair Sobota were given authority to approve a bid following the opening. Taking considering the SCWIG committee members recommendation, Chair Birkel awarded the bid to Kohl construction. Engineer Mark Mainelli will work with Kohl to complete a construction contract. The committee is asked to recommend ratification of Chair bid award t Kohl and enter into a construction construct with them.
Recommended Motion(s):
To ratify Chair Birkel's bid award totaling $216,788.00 to Kohl Construction of Schuyler for the completion of the Kramer Shell Creek Bank Stabilization Project and authorize him to approve and sign a construction contract with Kohl after review by our attorney Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.A.2. Ptatte County/Luchsinger Project Invoice
Rationale:
We have received a payment request for the completion of the Platte County/Luchsinger grade stabilization project. The project came $1,075.30 under budget, so the $7,924.70 requested for materials is $1,075.30 less than the $9,000 maximum LPNNRD approved last year. The committee is asked for a recommendation to pay Platte County $7,924.70 toward the completed Platte Coutny/Luchsinger Grade Stabilization Project.
Recommended Motion(s):
To pay Platte County $7,924.70 toward the completed Platte Coutny/Luchsinger Grade Stabilization Project after LPNNRD inspection, as attached to the Projects Committee Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.A.3. Shell Creek Environmental Enhancement Plan Approvals/ Payments
Rationale:
Attached is an application from Rick Hellbusch for a septic tank upgrade in the Shell Creek Watershed. Our policy is to approve 50% of the upgrade cost up to $3,000 assistance and 100% of the inspection cost up to $300 assistance. We also recieved a $69.04 invoice from Penne Screen Printing & Signs for student t-shirts that are involved with the Shell Creek sampling.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Rick Helbusch application for 50% of the Shell Creek Watershed septic tank upgrade cost up to $3,000 assistance and 100% of the inspection cost up to $300 assistance as attached to the Projects Committee Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
To pay Penne Screen Printing & Signs $69.04 for student t-shirts as attached to the Projects Committee Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.B. Wahoo Creek Watershed
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3.B.1. Wahoo Creek RCPP/WSF FYRA Invoices
Rationale:
Attached are two invoices being paid to FYRA Engineering for contract work for our approved Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) funds from NRCS and completed work on our Water Sustainability Fund application to NDNR. The July 6, 2017, invoice totals $34,135.84 and the August 2, 2017, invoice totals $15,860.58. After these payments, there will be $62,161.57 remaining on our $135,790 contract.
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3.B.2. Wahoo Creek Site 26 & 27 RCPP Update
Rationale:
On September 29th, Mountford met with NRCS in Lincoln to discuss the federal process for moving forward with the next phase of our approved RCPP application for Wahoo Creek dam sites 26 & 27. The committee is asked to discuss how we wish to proceed with hiring an engineering firm to design and permit the structures. We have hired FYRA Engineering to help prepare our RCPP and WSF appliciations and update the watershed plans for sites 26 & 27 which will be completed later this fall. FYRA has done a great job with the application and watershed planning phase and would like the opportunity to continue with the design and permit phase. NRCS personnel initially said that they have no specific federal requirements on who or how we secure engineering for the project, but have later suggested going through an open RFP process to avoid any potential conflicts. While there are no statutory requirements on how we secure engineering for projects, our attorney Jovan Lausterer also suggests that it would be good to advertise and review proposals from other firms since a sizable amount of public funds will be expended for this service.
Recommended Motion(s):
To advertise for Requests for Qualifications/Proposals for engineering services to complete Wahoo Creek Dam Sites 26 and 27 following a public information meeting to be held later this year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. LOWER PLATTE RIVER CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
Rationale:
No new information to report. |
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5. OTHER
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5.A. Nebraska Buffer Strip Payments
Rationale:
Our annual Nebraska Buffer Strip payments will be presented at the November 2 Projects Committee for payment recommendation. |
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5.B. Review of Projects Financial Statement
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale:
The Projects Committee Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. |
