August 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM - Executive Committee Meeting

Rationale:  No lawsuit has been filed as of yet.

Rationale:  Nothing has been filed since the Murren case was dismissed the last time in federal court.  Jovan would consider the matter as closed unless we are told otherwise.

Rationale:  Attached find Directors and Staff that registered to attend the NARD Fall Conference, September 23-25 in Kearney.

Rationale:  The Nebraska Water Center will host a nine-state regional water symposium, to look at shared challenges and opportunities.  The Symposium will be held at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, October 24-26.  See attachment for agenda details. Please let Breunig know if you are interested in attending. 

Rationale:  Attached find Director Seier and Hilger Excuse of Absence from the July Board Meeting and Directors Olson, Meduna, Sobota and Sabatka from the August Board Meeting.

Rationale:  We normally have our November Board Meeting in Newman Grove to accommodate the Newman Grove Shell Creek Watershed Group. Director Seier is suggesting the following schedule.

3:15 p.m.   Presentation from Shell Creek Group
3:45 pm     Start Board Meeting
6:00 pm     Eat Dinner and everyone can head home 

Rationale:  Final design plans were received for the building and contractors have been contacted to gather bids for the concrete work.  Bids for erection, plumbing, geothermal heating/air, solar and electrical will be the next step in our process.  It is our intention to have the building enclosed by winter and completed by April of 2019. A potential motion to approve the concrete bid may be needed at Board Meeting.

Rationale:  I has been in contact with Jim Swensen with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Mr. Swensen has assured he will be available to assist us in creating a smooth transition of park management.  A draft version of "Talking Points" and "Media Release" items is attached.  This will serve as a road map to help both the Game and Parks and LPNNRD stay on the same page when answering questions regarding the change in park management.

Bret and I met with Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz regarding the transition.  He brought up a couple concerns he has (security, alcohol) and has assured us he and his department will work with us any way they can to help us maintain the quality park our patrons have come to expect.

We will be meeting in the near future with the incoming County Attorney to discuss issues regarding enforcement and/or prosecution of our park rules and regulations.

I met with Wahoo Fire and Rescue on August 15 to discuss the operation of our gate system at Lake Wanahoo and inform them of our park management plans.  We will continue communications with the department as it relates to emergency services.

I would like discussion in regards to our recommended park permit price structure in order for us to begin informing the public of this new requirement effective January 1, 2019.
 

Rationale:  The Projects Committee is anticipating conducting interviews for Engineering Services and Cultural Resources Services on Wahoo Creek Thursday, September 27th after Projects Committee.  It is suggested to have Executive Committee at 8:00 a.m. and Projects Committee starting at 9:30 a.m. with interviews to follow Projects Committee. 

Rationale:  We have received 10 resumes for the Operation and Maintenance position. Interviews will be conducted after the closing date of September 4th.  It is our intention to have an individual selected by the end of the week with a potential motion needed at Board Meeting to ratify the hiring of the Operation and Maintenance Technician candidate. 

Rationale:  Approval of the Financial Statements will take place after adjusting entries are received from the Audit Firm.  No action needed.

Kyle Overturf will be available for Conference call on September 27th to go over the Annual Audit with the Executive and will present the Final Audit to the full Board on October 8th  

Rationale:  Valuations have been received from our seven counties with a summary table attached. At 5:00 p.m. on September 10 the LPNNRD Tax Levy Hearing will be held. Last month the FY19  Budget was approved with the property tax rate to be set in September.  A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to set the property tax rate.