December 2, 2021 at 8:30 AM - Operations Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationale:
We have no unfinished business to address.
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2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Rationale:
The tree removal contractor, Standing C Excavating is supposed to start anytime on the Wanahoo property.
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3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
Rationale:
The O & M crew is busy removing trees on the Czechland Lake area and a 1/2 mile segment of Bellwood Ditch 4.
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3.A. Wanahoo Stilling Basin
Rationale:
The change of scope for the stilling basin is still in the hands of FEMA Region 7 engineers. The review is for the dewatering wells and the repair of the basin floor.
Griffin Dewatering is to mobilize between Nov. 22 and Dec. 17th and well installation is to occur thereafter, according to the schedule Valley Corps sent. The cost to convert the dewatering wells to relief wells is estimated to be $89,607.86 which will not be covered by FEMA and will be an out-of-pocket expense to the District (motion is needed).
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the estimated $89,607.86 to convert the Wanahoo Stilling Basin de-watering wells to pressure relief wells which will not be covered by FEMA Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.B. NRD Owned Lots
Rationale:
Heimann is developing easements for the Thomas Lakes lots if we wish to sell them. The easements will be reviewed by management and legal counsel.
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3.C. Wanahoo Relief Well Reconditioning
Rationale:
At the March Board Meeting, Olsson's gave a presentation regarding the reconditioning of the Wanahoo Dam relief wells. Heimann is developing an RFQ/RFP to distribute to Well Drilling Companies for quotes to refurbish three relief wells on the Wanahoo Dam with the potential to do four additional if the first three are successful. This process would continue for the remaining wells that flow water over the next 3-4 years. The proposal will be reviewed by Olsson's before it is sent.
Recommended Motion(s):
To have staff develop an RFQ/RFP for the reconditioning of Wanahoo Dam relief wells and to have Olsson's review it and then obtain bids from qualified Well Drillers for this project Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.D. Trapper for Hire
Rationale:
Staff solicited area trappers for quotes to trap nuisance beaver in a 22-mile circumference around Wahoo, the area covers 16 watershed dams. Attached is the list of trappers and their quotes.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the low bid of $25 set-up fee and $50/tail to trap nuisance beaver from Thomas Sabatka on the District's watershed dams and projects for one year within the 22 mile radius of Wahoo Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.E. Czechland Lake Camping Revenue
Rationale:
The camping season is winding down and has been successful at Czechland Lake. To date this calendar year the revenue is $14,053.50.
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4. ROCK AND JETTY
Rationale:
Nothing to report.
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5. LAKE WANAHOO
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5.A. Lake Wanahoo Permit Sales
Rationale:
For the month of November, the District received $25.00 in annual park permit revenue. The year by year breakdown for annual permits sold during the month of November is listed below. Year to date annual permit and day pass revenue total equals $104,452.46. We will begin selling the 2021 Annual Permits on 12/6
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5.B. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
Rationale:
For the month of November, the District received $1,074.00 in camping revenue at Lake Wanahoo. For the calendar year, camping revenue totals $114,640.11. The year by year breakdown for camping revenue during the month of October is listed below.
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5.B.1. Lake Wanahoo Camping Rate Change
Rationale:
Staff is recommending a small increase to the electric campsite registration fee from $19 to $20. This would be the first rate change since the District took over management of Lake Wanahoo, and is still competitive with other parks in the area.
Recommended Motion(s):
To increase the Lake Wanahoo Camping Fee to $20 per night effective January 1, 2022 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.C. Lake Wanahoo Recreation Season Review of Income & Expenses
Rationale:
The 2021 Wanahoo Recreations season proved to be another success as it relates to the economics of the park. I will share a breakdown of revenue vs expenses for the season.
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5.D. Wanahoo Long Range Park Development Plan
Rationale:
Staff has been working to develop a long-range plan as it relates to the development of our Lake Wanahoo property. The attached map provides potential locations of future park developments. This agenda item will also be presented at the executive committee.
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5.E. Live Well Go Fish Partnership
Rationale:
On November 7th, the Live Well Go Fish (LWGF) organization held their year-end volunteer appreciation event at the Clint Johannes Education Building. David Ruder, founder and executive director of LWGF, was very appreciative of the LPNNRD and thanked the Board for funding the new handicap fishing pier gate on the east side of the lake. It streamlined the loading and unloading of guests by not having to utilize the boat ramp for transitions. This continues to be a great partnership for the District and shows what kind of positive outcomes that can be realized as a result of locally controlling the management of Lake Wanahoo. Attached is a copy of the packet handed out at the event.
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5.F. Clint Johannes Education Building
Rationale:
During the month of November, the building was rented 18 times. Revenue for month of November is $1,180.
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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:
November’s KTIC Radio ad and Wahoo Newspaper e-ad’s featured the deadline for water use reports, which is December 15th. This ad will continue through the beginning of December.
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6.A.2. Analytics
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6.A.3. Information & Education Department Video
Rationale:
We have been working with News Channel Nebraska recently to create a 30-second and 60-second video for the Information and Education Department.
The 30-second commercial is $175 and the 60-second commercial is $200. A 3-6 month advertising schedule is required for the 30-second video. Previously we ran ads with News Channel Nebraska for $475 per month (for 3 months = $1,425) |
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6.B. Education
Rationale:
November education events
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6.B.1. Shell Creek Scholarship
Recommended Motion(s):
To add a third $1,000 Shell Creek Scholarship for the Lakeview students Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
Rationale:
Elliott and Benal completed training and paperwork for their Grade IV Water Operator Licenses. Elliott will also renew his Grade VI Water Operator (Backflow) license.
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7.A. Colon System
Rationale:
Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed out 12/1.
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7.B. Bruno System
Rationale:
Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed out 12/1.
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7.C. Other
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