November 1, 2018 at 9:30 AM - Executive Committee Meeting

Rationale:  Jovan reports that no filings or mediation dates have been set yet by the attorneys.  Jovan will keep the board updated as new information is available.

Rationale:  The GMDA Winter Conference is scheduled for January 7-9, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The registration information and tentative agenda are attached for your review.  

Rationale:  The 2019 NACD Annual Meeting will be held in San Antonio February  2 - 6, 2019.  Attached find registration and tentative agenda. 
The Lake Wanahoo Disc Golf Course as an education component for the park was chosen to give a breakout session for this year's conference.  With the selection there will need to be discussion whether to send Desirae and Bret to the conference as well.

Rationale:  Attached find Director Thompson's excuse of absence from the September Board Meeting and Director Olson's and Sabatka's excuse from the October Board Meeting.

Rationale:  The Newman Grove Science Club will give an update on the status of Shell Creek just prior to our November Board Meeting in Newman Grove.

Rationale:  The Dodge County Treasurer notified us that the Dodge County Board of Equalization approved a Tax Roll Correction for Gene Ruzicka.  The total amount due from the NRD is $310.21.  The County Treasurer is requesting the board to send a letter allowing them to deduct these funds from our account.  See attached documents for details. 

Rationale:  It is time to renew our Electronic Permitting Agent Agreement with Game and Parks Commission.  Discussion is requested.

Rationale:  Discussion regarding LPNNRD owned property and potential sales.  The District owns the following:

1.  Sand Creek Site #15
2.  Pheasant Forever Wetland
3.  Wahoo Air Park
4.  Thomas Lakes Lots

Rationale:  Looking forward to 2019 Board Meeting Dates and our normally scheduled (second Monday) November Board meeting would fall on Veteran's Day November 11th.  Do we want to consider moving the Board Meeting or leave on the regularly scheduled date?

Rationale:  Discussion regarding the inclusion of all Saunders County residents as "resident" permit holders for Lake Wanahoo park permit fees.

Rationale:  McAtee Concrete Construction has completed all their work on the project except for the box-out portion (18'x8') that will allow for plumbing rough-in installation.  Once initial plumbing work is complete, McAtee will return to complete their work.
After discussion with contractors and others with knowledge of the concrete needs of the building, the decision was made to increase initial 4" concrete thickness to 5.5" for the pad of the building.  The additional cost for this additional concrete will be $ 1,700.00.
All building materials have been delivered and erection is scheduled to begin late next week.
Plumbing bids are being requested with a deadline of 9:00 am, Monday November 12.
We will be moving forward in the next few weeks to gather needed information to request electrical, geo-thermal, solar and other needed bid requests.
 

Rationale:  In June, Schomer and Poole addressed the Wahoo Community Foundation informing them of our plans to develop the East side of Lake Wanahoo and specifically our Education building.
A funding request was submitted to the Foundation and Schomer and Gottschalk attended the October 26th Foundation meeting to present and answer any questions they had regarding our project.  After a very positive meeting, we were informed our request for $ 30,000 was approved and will be delivered to us when requested.  This funding will provide an amazing jump start to our fundraising efforts.  In the months to come, we will be contacting local businesses, community groups and organizations requesting their financial support to help us meet our targeted goal of approximately $ 100,000 of local share contribution. 

Rationale:  Sometime between 5:00 pm Friday, October 26th and 4:00 pm Saturday October 27th, our Wanahoo shed located at the top of the hill at Lake Wanahoo was broken into.  Small hand tools, Dewalt power tools, chain saw, pressure washer, air compressor and a can of gasoline were some of the items stolen.  A report has been filed with Saunders County Sheriff's department, LARM has been notified and a complete list of items lost is being generated.  It appears a crowbar was used to pry open the south walk-in door to gain access.  We are in the process of replacing the door and installing dead bolts on both walk ins.  

Rationale:  Each year we get less and less staff involvement in our current process in nominating and selecting our NRD staff recognition awards.  My plans are to institute a new "District First" award.  My management philosophy is to recognize and acknowledge outstanding employee attitude and performance in an immediate and effective manner.  I believe praising an employee in a timely manner, of a "job well done" helps create a more productive and positive working environment.

I would like to utilize our existing budget of $ 1,300 to purchase 26, $ 50.00 gift cards to be given out to employees in recognition of "District First" actions and attitudes.  I intend to utilize direct knowledge, fellow staff recommendations and public input to determine award recipients.  


 

Rationale:  Discussion on recent opportunities for current NRD staff.

Rationale:  Grant Nuttelmann, HBE will be available at 10:15 a.m. to review the September Financial Statements with the Executive Committee.

Rationale:  Each November we renew our $400,000 "Line of Credit" with Union Bank.  Attached find the renewal paperwork. 

Rationale:  Gottschalk will update the committee on his recent personal business developments.