February 1, 2018 at 9:30 AM - Executive Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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1.A. Off Site Water Table Concerns Near Sand Creek
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1.B. Murren Lawsuit
Rationale:
A handout regarding the current status of the lawsuit was distributed.
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1.C. Ourada Lawsuit
Rationale:
A handout regarding current status was distributed.
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2. MEETINGS
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2.A. Pending
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2.A.1. Director Retreat
Rationale:
The Director Retreat is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st at the Benedictine Retreat Center near Schuyler. We are putting together the agenda and asking for input on any issues/programs you are interested in covering.
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2.B. Reports
Rationale:
Attached find Mountford's Benefits/Retirement Committee Report.
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2.C. Water Strategies D.C. Meetings
Rationale:
After visiting several times with Annick Miller Rivera and John Crotty, Water Strategies, it has been suggested and we are considering a one day trip to D.C. for Tom and myself to have one on one visits with our representatives. In past years, during our NARD trip, these meetings with our legislators and aides tend to be dominated by our partnering NRD's. My intention would be to utilize a portion of our District's credit card points (approx 212,000) to purchase flights for a one day set of meetings.
Recommended Motion(s):
*To send Gottschalk and Mountford to Washtington, DC for one day to meet with Water Strategies and have one and one visits with our representatives Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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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. Election Certifications
Rationale:
Attached find a listing of Directors that have filed for re-election. Just a reminder that incumbents must file by February 15th and all other candidates must file by March 1st. Please let Breunig know if you have any questions.
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3.D. Legislative Update
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3.E. Wanahoo Recreation Update
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The attached letter was sent to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Director Jim Douglas, on January 12, 2018. As of this morning, there has been no official response from the Commission. Due to the time sensitive issues regarding this matter, Eric recommended we have discussion on how we wish to move forward in regards to managing the recreation at Lake Wanahoo.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Field Office Positions
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Butler County NRCS/NRD Field Office Assistant, Susie Leu, is planning on retiring at the end of March. Since the Committee Meeting Colfax County NRCS/NRD Field Office Assistant, Patty Holmberg has notified us she is planning to retire in May 2018. We are looking to begin advertising for the positions in order to have a person hired in time to spend a week or two with each present employee for training.
Recommended Motion(s):
To start advertising to fill the future vacant Butler and Colfax County NRD/NRCS Field Office Assistant positions Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.B. Future Government Shutdowns
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With the government shut down two weeks ago and the potential future shutdown, management is looking for the best way to account for our NRCS Field Office personnel.
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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant Nuttelmann will be available at 10:00 a.m. for a conference call to discuss and review the Financial Statements.
Recommended Motion(s):
*To approve Financial Reports as presented 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
Rationale:
Attached find Gottschalk's timesheets.
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. ENWRA Payment
Rationale:
After Water Committee we received an invoice regarding payment for the AEM flights to be performed this year. The total bill of $225,000 is asked to be paid by February 9th. Andersen was asked to step in for discussion and possible action on this payment request.
Recommended Motion(s):
To authorize making a 30% down- payment to ENWRA for the 2018 AEM Flights under the WSF Contract in the amount $225,000 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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