September 30, 2021 at 7:30 AM - Projects Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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None
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2. SWCP
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2.A. SWCP Application Approvals
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve SWCP fall application from Taylor Murren for $12,500 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.B. SWCP Payments
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None
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2.C. SWCP Cancellations
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None
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2.D. Wahoo Creek Cost Share Approvals
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None
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3. WATERSHEDS
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3.A. Shell Creek
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3.A.1. Shell Creek Environmental Enhancement Plan Implementation
Rationale:
We will be using the remaining FY 2022 , EPA 319 grant funding ($390,480) and NET funding ($13,989) for the Shell Creek Channel Improvement/benching project, updating the Shell Creek Water Quality Plan, technical landowner project assistance (Bill Bos) and landowner conservation projects.
Attached is JEO's September 23, 3021, $4,500 invoice for contract work completed for updating the Shell Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan. After this payment, $1,817.50 will remain under contract.
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3.A.1.a. Shell Creek Grant Funding Update
Rationale:
No new information. We will be using the remaining FY 2022 , EPA 319 grant funding ($390,480) and NET funding ($13,989) for various projects in the Shell Creek Watershed as mentioned above.
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3.A.1.b. Shell Creek South Branch Project Payment
Rationale:
As mentioned above, one of the major Shell Creek projects in FY 2022 is the Shell Creek South Channel Improvement/Benching Project. Attached is Pruss Construction's $60,710 invoice to Colfax County for work completed to date. LPNNRD has an Interlocal Agreement (attached) with Colfax County to reimburse them for all project construction and they are covering all engineering expenses. LPNNRD will be reimbursed for 100% of this expense. The UP Railroad has completed their bridge replacement project near county road 15 and the remainder of the South channel/benching work will be completed after fall harvest. SWIG group members, Colfax County representatives and landowners met at Bailey's shop on October 1st to coordinate plans for completing the remaining work.
Recommended Motion(s):
To pay Colfax County for the $60,710 Invoice from Pruss Construction for work completed on the Shell Creek South Branch Project after receiving an invoice from the county for work completed Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Colfax County submitted an Invoice from Pruss Construction for work completed on the Shell Creek South Branch Project. The county is responsible for paying the contractor and LPNNRD reimburses the county (Interlocal Agreement is attached) . This bill has been submitted to NDEE for 100% reimbursement to LPNNNRD.
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3.A.1.c. Shell Creek Environmental Enhancement Plan Practice Application
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Shell Creek Environmental Enhancement Practice Application to John Klassen for $1,359.98 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 Dam Site Planning Update & FYRA Invoices
Rationale:
FYRA continued to work on the Wahoo Creek Watershed Plan that was submitted to NRCS in Little Rock Ak. Attached is their September 14, 2021, invoice totaling $5,380. After this payment, $18,975.25 will remain under contract.
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3.B.2. Wahoo Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan Phase II
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Attached is JEO's September 23rd Invoice totaling $4,500 for contract work to update the Wahoo Creek Watershed Water Quality Implementation Plan. After this payment, $11,060.50 will remain under contract. This expense will be reimbursed by NDEE from EPA 319 grant funds.
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3.B.3. Olsson Design Update and Invoice
Rationale:
No activities to report. As mentioned in the past, Olsson is on hold until the Wahoo Creek Watershed Plan is approved by NRCS, which will hopefully be this fall.
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3.B.4. Wahoo Creek Stakeholder Meeting
Rationale:
On September 21 a meeting was held at the LPNNRD office involving the various shareholders involved in the Wahoo Creek Water Quality initiative. Attending the meeting were representatives from the LPNNRD, NRCS, NDEE, UNL, and local landowners/producers.
Renee Hancock (NRCS State Water Quality Specialist) gave an update on her watershed analysis. She noted numerous, smaller, livestock operations with more being located in the northern areas of the watershed. She also noted the prominence of open discharge septic systems. Elbert Traylor (NDEE) provided funding guidance, as well as, focusing the group on specific goals; i.e. E. coli and atrazine loads The local landowner group, led by Director Sabatka will be tasked going forward with setting up a list of goals and meetings.
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4. JOINT WATER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
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4.A. Rawhide Creek Work Plan-Environmental Assessment Kickoff Meeting
Rationale:
On September 22, Elliott, Mountford along with directors Saeger & Olson participated in the Rawhide Creek Work Plan-Environmental Assessment Kickoff Meeting with JEO. JEO representatives discussed their steps for completing the assessment over the coming months (meeting agenda attached). While Dodge County is the contracting entity for completing this work, LPNNRD will be very involved assisting JEO and Dodge County in this effort.
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4.B. Platte River Cameras/Gauges Project Update
Rationale:
Dodge County, LPNNRD and PMRNRD have approved the Interlocal Agreement, with only the City of Fremont's approval remaining, on moving forward with establishing up to five cameras and two additional water gauges on the Platte River. Our plan to have LPNNRD sign the agreement with USGS sometime next week after all local signatures are obtained. We are hoping to have a partner meeting the week of October 11th to begin finalizing locations and other details for getting equipment established.
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4.C. Elkhorn Township East Fremont Project Evaluation
Rationale:
As reported in the past, JEO has been hired to address improvement to the drainage system east of Fremont. Elliott and Mountford accompanied JEO on September 30 to inspect many of the ditches and our completed Merlyn England Flood Control Project.
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5. EROSION AND SEDIMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rationale:
No new complaints.
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6. OTHER
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6.A. Woodcliff (SID No. 8) Additional Project Assistance - 7:30 a.m.
Rationale:
As discussed at the September2 Projects Committee Meeting,, SID No. 8 presented their latest project assistance request for a new bank stabilization project at Woodcliff Lakes (attachments). Their request is for up to 50% of the total project cost of $216,185, or $108,092.50. Kelly Thompson, Lon Olson, Bill Saeger, Jerry Johnson, Sean Elliott and Tom Mountford toured the Woodcliff project area on September 22nd led by Project Engineer, Jake Miyosky, JEO. Jake joined the Projects Committee to discuss SID No. 8's assistance request.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve a total of $105,000 toward the SID No. 8 (Woodcliff) bank stabilization project (near Lots 1142-1134, as attached) to be paid over three fiscal years ($35,000 per year) Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B. FY 2022 Long Range Plan Final Input
Rationale:
We are requesting any final comments on our FY22 Long Range Plan which will be presented for approval at the October 11th Board Meeting. Attached is the latest draft for your review.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
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The Projects Committee adjourned at 8:43 a.m.
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