February 28, 2019 at 8:00 AM - Operations Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationale:
There is nothing to consider.
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2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Rationale:
The Corners for Wildlife Program is sponsored by Pheasants Forever and funded through Environmental Trust. It promotes the development of habitat on small parcels of property. Contract payments go through the NRD's and Pheasants Forever reimburses the NRD. NRD's provide planting trees/shrubs free of charge. Pheasants Forever pays the NRD for the trees/shrubs.
We have a new contract for Stuart Gerhold, 38.2 acres in Butler County. The annual payment is $3,820.00 on a five year contract. We will be planting 684 shrubs on his property this Spring.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Corners For Wildlife contract for Stuart Gerhold in Butler County of 38.2 acres and annual payment of $3,820.00 for five years Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
Rationale:
The O & M staff have been moving snow, took the sprayer and electronics off of the 4430, occasionally check the recreation area restrooms and clean vehicles.
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3.A. District Park Regulations
Rationale:
Staff realized that the non-use of ATV's/UTV's was not listed in our revised Park Regulations after an ice fisherman asked if he could pull his equipment on to the ice with his ATV. Staff had it written in their notes but it was omitted when typed.
The regulation for non-use of ATV's/UTV's by the public was added on Page 9 under 001.18 Traffic, regulation 001.18F (see attached).
Recommended Motion(s):
To amend the District's Park Regulations with 001.18F which will not allow ATV/UTV use by the public on NRD recreation areas Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.B. Conservation Tree Program
Rationale:
To date the District has ordered 12,100 trees. Currently the District is scheduled to plant 7,135 trees/shrubs on 7 different sites.
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3.C. NRD Grass Drills
Rationale:
Heimann has been in contact with Schuyler Co-op and Rosendahl Seed & Feed for their bi-annual 2018 report on the grass drills.
Since Committee meeting, Schuyler Co-op submitted $1,265.18 for the second half of 2018, twelve cooperator used the drill. |
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3.D. Lower Platte Weed Management Invoice c/o Papio-Missouri NRD
Rationale:
Papio-Missouri NRD has sent an invoice of $1,264.81 for nearly a mile of aerial spraying of rip-rap along the Clear Creek Levee which is full of woody vegetation.
Recommended Motion(s):
To pay Papio-Missouri NRD $1,264.81 for the aerial spraying along the Clear Creek Levee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.E. NRD owned Lots at Thomas Lakes
Rationale:
The Thomas Lakes Homeowners Association has inquired as to what the NRD will do with the 5 Lots we own at Thomas Lakes. Thomas Lakes is a gated community, the District owns Lots 41, 42, 44, 49 and 50, they were obtained as part of the Western Sarpy/Clear Creek Levee Renovations. Find attached a list of which shows what the District paid for said property. Also find attached an aerial photo showing the location. The District can continue to own the Lots or put them up for sale with easement restrictions. The District would first have to establish a permanent easement on all five lots, then discuss whether to sell them and how to sell them. Information will also be obtained from the Corps of Engineers pertaining to the District selling the lots.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve that easements be written for the five lots owned by the District at Thomas Lakes for the purpose of selling them in the future Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. LAKE WANAHOO
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4.A. Lake Wanahoo Park Permit Report
Rationale:
As of 2/27/2019 the District has sold a total of 1394 Annual Lake Wanahoo Entry Permits totaling $23,973.50. The District has also received 163 Daily Park Entry Passes totaling $811.66. Total permit = $24,785.16
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4.B. Lake Wanahoo Campsite Reservation Revenue Report
Rationale:
The District has received a total 258 online reservations totaling a net revenue of $4006.14
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4.C. Lake Wanahoo Education/Recreation Building
Rationale:
Hedges construction continues to make progress on the erection of the building. Entry doors, approved at the February Board Meeting, have been ordered.
Staff met with Hancock Construction 2/26/2019 to discuss interior layout so drawings can be prepared for the City of Wahoo's permitting process. |
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4.D. Pork Chop Island
Rationale:
Cornhusker State Industries delivered the tables for Pork Chop Island on 2/18. Employees Moore, Benal, and Schomer moved tables and fire rings to the island on 2/22.
Lumber for compost toilets has been ordered and construction will begin the week of March 4th. |
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5. ROCK AND JETTY
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6. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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6.A. Information
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6.A.1. Radio & eAds
Rationale:
The March KTIC Radio Ad and Wahoo Newspaper eAd will continue to promote the opportunity to purchase trees from the LPNNRD Office.
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6.A.2. 2019 Winter Viaduct
Rationale:
The 2019 winter issue of The Viaduct has been submitted to Suburban Newspapers for printing and distribution. The newsletter is expected to circulate in district newspapers mid-March.
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6.A.3. Morning Blend
Rationale:
Gottschalk & TePoel will be guests on KMTV’s Morning Blend show. The segment will air on Wednesday, March 20th between 9-10 am during the Ben & Pickler Show.
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6.A.4. February-March Education Programs
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6.B. Education
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7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
Rationale:
On 3/11-12 Elliott and Benal will be attending the annual Nebraska Rural Water Association Annual Conference. Both Elliott and Benal will attend trainings that will provide necessary continuing education credits towards their DHHS Water Operator Licenses.
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7.A. Colon System
Rationale:
Elliott completed required annual USDA loan documentation per our Colon RWD Rural Development loan.
The 8% rate increase went into effect this month as planned. Monthly testing completed. Bills will go out today. |
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7.B. Bruno System
Rationale:
On 2/5 the NRD was notified by a Bruno resident that the chlorine smell in their water seemed stronger than normal. Elliott talked with David City Water Dept staff that reported normal chlorine residuals in their water. Elliott called the resident and relayed the information from David City. After some discussion Elliott agreed to test the water at the residence to confirm whether or not they were experiencing higher than acceptable levels. On 2/8 the water was tested and fell within DHHS standards for safety. Elliott educated the residents on how to dissipate chlorine from drinking water, as well as, how their location within the water main infrastructure may affect the supply.
Monthly testing completed. Bills out today. |
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7.C. Other
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