December 29, 2021 at 8:30 AM - Operations Committee Meeting

Rationale:  We have nothing to consider for unfinished business.

Rationale:  Currently, the tree removal contractor, Standing C Excavating, is working on the Wanahoo property and has made good progress.
An email was sent to Pheasants Forever asking for a commitment to prescribe burn areas of Wanahoo in 2022. We have not burned for three years.

Rationale:  The O & M crew continues to remove trees from our recreation and project areas. We hauled rock (rip-rap) to Rawhide Ditch after a 36" culvert repair was completed. Closed the culvert gates on Clear Creek Ditch 1 that lead to the Platte River. Also servicing equipment.

Rationale:  On Friday, Dec. 17th, FEMA gave the District verbal approval for the scope changes involving the dewatering wells and the basin floor. Griffin Dewatering mobilized on Dec. 15th but did not start the drilling operation until Monday, Dec. 20 because of equipment breakdown. They have 3 of the 5 wells drilled.

We are conversing with NEMA/FEMA whether we need to present a more solid design plan for the basin floor which will cost more versus the band-aid approach in the current scope change (construction detail was not explained in detail). The more robust design is recommended by NDNR Dam Safety and would follow Federal Design Guidelines. (see Sotak Email attached)

We will need to update our contract with FYRA to design and oversee the improvements to the basin floor and also decide if we want Valley Corp to do the floor repair or rebid the basin floor project. The basin floor improvements may not occur until mid 2022 but, we need to keep the pre-construction items moving forward.
Last month the $89,607.86 cost was approved for converting the wells to pressure relief wells. Now there may be some cost savings that could lower that amount approximately $12,000, that may not be known until the well project is completed.

Rationale:  Heimann with assistance of Mountford and legal counsel Lausterer have developed two different easements (attached) for the 6 lots owned by the District at Thomas Lakes (see aerial). The easement developed for the four lots on the high ground will be permitted to use mobile/removable objects on the lots, whereas the two lots on the Clear Creek Levee will not permit any objects permanent or removable. The easements have been forwarded on to the Corps of Engineers.
Next steps are an updated title search and a stake survey.

Rationale:  A RFQ/RFP was developed by Heimann and Olsson's. NDNR Dam Safety has reviewed with no comments. The final will be sent to Well Drilling Companies for bids to refurbish three wells and if successful an additional 4 wells. A site showing is scheduled for Thursday, January 20 at 11:00 am and bids are due March 1 at 4:00 pm. See attached.

Rationale:  A 36" culvert with a flap gate tore/split. We had Thompson Construction repair it with a band for $1,610.00. The District added broken concrete below the culverts. See attached pictures.

Rationale:  We have not received any inquiries for the program.

Rationale:  For the month of December (as of 12/28), the District has received $3,830.00 in annual park permit revenue. The year by year breakdown for annual permits sold during the month of December is listed below. The District began selling 2022 annual permits on December 2nd.
 

Month	Monthly Total	YTD Total
December 2021	3,830.00	3,830.00
December 2020	4,725.00	4,725.00
December 2019	4,470.00	4,470.00
December 2018	4,585.00	4,585.00

Rationale:  For the month of December, the District received $2,438.00 in camping revenue at Lake Wanahoo. For the calendar year, camping revenue totals $118,152.11. The year by year breakdown for camping revenue during the month of December is listed below.
 

Month	Monthly Total	YTD Total
December 2021	2,438.00	118,152.11
December 2020	1,485.97	134,027.78
December 2019	1,160.56	93,337.36

Rationale:  During the month of December, the building was rented 15 times. Revenue for the month is $1,180.

Year	Rentals	Youth Rentals	Rental Income
2020	118	14	$8,240
2021	184	27	$12,840

Rationale:  The Radio and E-ads for the first half of December featured the December 15th water reports deadline. The last half of December featured Wanahoo Park Permits available at the office and online (attached).

Rationale: 

FACEBOOK	Total Reach	Engagements	Followers
December 1-27	2,159	95	1,299
November	2,235	30	1,298
October	1,311	44	1,297

 

TWITTER	Total impressions	Engagements	Followers
December 1-27	2,024	114	348
November	3,008	78	345
October	1,725	40	344

Top Posts on Facebook and Twitter:
• Wahoo Creek Watershed draft plan available for public review
• Handplant trees and shrubs available for purchase
• Water Resources Technician position opening
• 2022 Wanahoo permits available
• December 15^th water report deadline
 

WEBSITE	Users	Traffic Channel	Top Pages	Devices
December 1-27	830	Organic 52.1% Direct 33.7% Referral 10.4% Social 3.7%	Home Lake Wanahoo Downloads Staff Contact	Desktop 59.16% Mobile 39.16% Tablet 1.69%
November	809	Organic 52.1% Direct 33.7% Referral 10.4% Social 3.7%	Home Lake Wanahoo Czechland Lake Downloads Forestry	Desktop 50.31% Mobile 46.35% Tablet 3.34%
October	1,160	Organic 62.3% Direct 21.5% Referral 8.9% Social 7.2%	Lake Wanahoo Home Czechland Lake Downloads Outdoor Recreation	Mobile 54.40% Desktop 43.10% Tablet 2.50%

26 clicks from Facebook to our website and 6 clicks from Twitter to our website.
 

Rationale:  The Information and Education Department video is completed and with the commitment to advertise, we will run the :60 commercial in January and February.

We would like to continue our great partnership with News Channel Nebraska since their viewing area covers most of our District. The following is a proposed schedule for early next year. 
 

March	:30 Lake Wanahoo	News Sponsor $475
April	:30 I&E, :30 Projects, :30 Operations & Maintenance	News Sponsor $475
May	:30 I&E, :30 Projects, :30 Operations & Maintenance	News Sponsor $475

 

Rationale:  WaterISAC and EPA, in cooperation with water sector associations, developed the attached advisory to present important information to the water sector on two recent cybersecurity advisories by the United States Government. On December 16, 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the National Security Agency issued a joint advisory on Russian state-sponsored cyber operations against United States critical infrastructure (also attached). It complemented a December 15, 2021 CISA publication - Preparing For and Mitigating Potential Cyber Threats. These Advisories asserted that due to persistent cyber-threats from sophisticated actors, including nation-states and their proxies, critical infrastructure owners and operators should take immediate steps to strengthen their computer network defenses.

Rationale:  Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and billing cycle has been calculated.  The bills will be mailed 1/3/22.

Rationale:  Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and billing cycle has been calculated.  The bills will be mailed 1/3/22.