January 10, 2022 at 1:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled.
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1.A. Meeting Notice
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1.B. Inform Public on Location of Copy of “Open Meeting Act”
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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2.A. Introductions
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Are there any additions or corrections to the agenda?
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4. Comments - Advisors/Guests
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4.A. Guest Comments
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4.B. NRCS Report
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4.C. NARD Report
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4.D. NRC Report
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4.E. Managers Report
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4.F. Education Program
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5. Approval of Minutes
Rationale:
Are there any additions or corrections to the minutes? If not they will be approved on the consent agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. Report of Standing Committees
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6.A. Executive Committee - Action as Required
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6.A.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.A.2. MEETINGS
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6.A.2.a. Pending
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6.A.2.a.1. NARD Legislative Conference
Rationale:
The NARD Legislative Conference is January 25 - 26 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. A copy of the agenda is attached. Please let Breunig know if you are interested in attending.
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6.A.2.b. Reports
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6.A.3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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6.A.3.a. Directors Absence
Rationale:
Attached find Director Meduna's excuse of absence from the October and November Board Meetings and Director Veskerna for December Meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Meduna's excuse of absence from the October and November Board Meeting and Veskerna's absence from the December Meeting. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.3.b. Monthly Education Program
Rationale:
John Engel with HDR will be present to update the Board on the Lower Platte Coalition.
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6.A.3.c. Director Retreat Date and Location
Rationale:
The Executive Committee felt a Director Retreat would be beneficial and set a tentative date of February 22nd at the Clint Johannes Education Building.
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6.A.3.d. 2022 Election Certification
Rationale:
Attached find the 2022 Election Certification Filing form. Just a reminder that incumbents must file by February 15th, 2022.
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6.A.3.e. At-Large Director
Rationale:
Attached to the Executive Committee Minutes find a letter of resignation that we received from Director Gene Ruzicka.
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept Gene Ruzicka's letter of resignation effective January 1, 2022 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
To start advertising the At-Large Director Vacancy in the newspaper and website and to have the Executive Committee bring forward a recommendation to the February Board Meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.3.f. February Board Meeting
Rationale:
The February Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 14 at 1:30 p.m. The Annual NACD Meeting in Orlando is scheduled for February 12 -16, 2022 with Mountford and Gottschalk both planning on attending.
Recommended Motion(s):
To move the February Board Meeting to Thursday, February 10th starting at 1:30 p.m. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.3.g. Retainer Agreement - Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy & Lausterer
Rationale:
Attached find the Retainer Agreement with Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy & Lausterer. The term of the agreement is from January 1, 2022 to the first regular Board Meeting in January 2023. The fees have not changed.
Recommended Motion(s):
To authorize Board Chairman to sign the retainer agreement with Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy & Lausterer as attached to the Executive Committee Minutes. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.4. EQUIPMENT
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6.A.5. PERSONNEL
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6.A.5.a. Water Resources Technician
Rationale:
The Water Resources Technician advertisement is attached. Resumes are due at the NRD office on Monday, January 10th and interviews will follow.
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6.A.5.b. Assistant Manager Search Committee
Rationale:
Chairman Pollard has selected the following board members to sit on the Assistant Manager search sub committee:
Frank Pollard, Bill Saeger, Matt Bailey, Joe Birkel and Bob Meduna. Discussion is needed as to when to begin advertising, closing date, interview process and tentative interview schedule.
Recommended Motion(s):
To move forward with advertising the Assistant Manger position with initial interviews to be held early February Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6. FINANCE
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6.A.6.a. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant reviewed the November Financial Statement with Directors.
It was noted that the Draft October Financial Statement was attached to the December Minutes and we need to approve the Final October Statement. (which is included with the motion below)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve October and November Financial Reports as attached Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6.b. Approval of Managers Time and Expense Sheets
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Managers Time and Expense Sheets- Attachment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6.c. Accounts over 90 Days
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6.B. Education, Operations & Rural Water Systems Committee - Action as Required
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6.B.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationale:
We have nothing to consider for unfinished business.
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6.B.2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
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. |
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6.B.3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
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.
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6.B.3.a. Wanahoo Stilling Basin - (FEMA)
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.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve moving forward with FYRA Engineering giving the District a cost for engineering, design, observation on the basin floor rehab and to advertise and open the bidding process to contractors for construction Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.3.b. NRD Owned Lots
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.
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6.B.3.c. Wanahoo Relief Well Reconditioning
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.
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6.B.3.d. Rawhide Ditch Culvert Repair
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.
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6.B.4. ROCK AND JETTY
Rationale:
We have not received any inquiries for the program.
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6.B.5. LAKE WANAHOO
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6.B.5.a. Lake Wanahoo Permit Sales
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.
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6.B.5.b. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
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.
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6.B.5.c. Clint Johannes Education Building
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During the month of December, the building was rented 15 times. Revenue for the month is $1,180.
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6.B.6. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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6.B.6.a. Information
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6.B.6.a.1. Radio & eAds
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).
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6.B.6.a.2. Analytics
Rationale:
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 15th water report deadline
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6.B.6.a.3. News Channel Nebraska Advertising
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.
Recommended Motion(s):
To proceed with the News Channel Nebraska advertising schedule as shown above. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.6.b. Education
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6.B.7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
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.
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6.B.7.a. Colon System
Rationale:
Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and billing cycle has been calculated. The bills will be mailed 1/3/22.
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6.B.7.b. Bruno System
Rationale:
Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and billing cycle has been calculated. The bills will be mailed 1/3/22.
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6.B.7.c. Other
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6.C. Water Committee - Action as Required
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6.C.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.C.2. REGULATORY
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6.C.2.a. GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
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6.C.2.a.1. Irrigated Acre Transfer
Rationale:
A request from Jamie Yindrick to transfer irrigated acres to Section 2-16N-3E from Section 9-15N-4E (located just west of Bruno in SQS #1) and Section 13-16N-2E. The land receiving the acres does have 2 active irrigation wells but the acres were never certified with the NRD. Jamie has submitted a replacement well permit for G-136646, but when it was originally drilled it hit rock and never got to full depth.
The committee asked staff to develop a transfer policy for certified irrigated acres. Lower Loup NRD has a transfer policy, which staff will review along with other NRDs with these policies. Staff plans on having a draft transfer policy for review at the January Committee Meeting. Information is attached. Sections 2 and 13 are located in Octavia Groundwater Aquifer Subarea, with Section 9 located in Prague Aquifer Subarea. LPN - Section Q Groundwater Transfer Rule 1 Transfer Off Overlaying Land (1) A permit is required for the transfer of groundwater off overlaying land for any purpose described in (2). Upon receipt of an application for the transfer of groundwater off overlaying land, the District shall provide notice of the application by publishing it on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Water Committee meeting. Any affected party may object to the transfer of groundwater by filing written objections, specifically stating the grounds for such objection, in the office of the District on or before the second regularly scheduled Board meeting following publication of notice in the Water Committee’s agenda. Late objections will not be considered. Upon the filing of such objections or on its own initiative, the District shall conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if the withdrawal, transfer, and use of groundwater is consistent with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section and all rules and regulations of the District. Following the preliminary investigation, if the District has reason to believe that the withdrawal, transfer, and use is consistent with all rules and regulations of the District, but may not comply with one or more other requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the District shall request that the Department of Natural Resources hold a hearing on such transfer. (2) Any person who withdraws groundwater for agricultural purposes, or for any purpose pursuant to a groundwater remediation plan as required under the Environmental Protection Act, including the providing of water for domestic purposes, from aquifers located within the District may transfer the use of the groundwater off the overlying land if the groundwater is put to a reasonable and beneficial use within the State of Nebraska and is used for an agricultural purpose, or for any purpose pursuant to a groundwater remediation plan as required under the Environmental Protection Act, including the providing of water for domestic purposes, after transfer, and if such withdrawal, transfer, and use (a) will not significantly adversely affect any other water user, (b) is consistent with all applicable statutes and District rules and regulations, and (c) is in the public interest. (3) No transfers shall be granted into any area with greater restrictions than the originating land upon which the transfer shall occur except as allowed by 46-742.
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6.C.2.a.2. Phase Area Update
Rationale:
Dan Snow - UNL gave a presentation about the vadose soil and water sampling from LPN nitrogen management areas. Dan commented on his presentation that the nitrate levels in the majority of the samples were a mixture of organic and inorganic nitrogen. Tylr Naprstek - LLNRD gave an update on what Lower Loup has been doing in their new management area. They have also done some vadose soil sampling.
The full report is attached and the conclusion is shown below from the report. Conclusions Based on the trends of groundwater and vadose zone nitrate levels in this area of the LPNNRD, there is clearly continued loading of nitrate to the water table. The Bellwood Phase 2, Richland and Schuyler Phase 2 and 3 Groundwater Management Areas have some of the highest groundwater nitrate concentrations of the district. Analysis of six deep vadose zone samples shows pore water nitrate concentrations with location averages ranging 8.82 from 42.55 mg/L, similar to local groundwater concentrations. Vadose zone nitrate was highest beneath cropland with continuous corn and soybeans, while alfalfa, grass, and cover crops had much lower nitrate levels. Except for 2 wells, arsenic and uranium concentrations in groundwater samples were generally below the maximum contaminant level for drinking water. Stable isotope analysis of nitrate in the groundwater and vadose zone samples indicates over half of nitrate nitrogen is likely from the overapplication of commercial fertilizer. Several samples show evidence of enrichment by denitrification, especially grab samples taken near the water table, and several have nitrogen isotope composition characteristic of a mixture of organic (manure) nitrogen and commercial fertilizer. Comparison of sites with enriched nitrogen to manure application can help confirm the importance of this source. The majority of samples, however, have nitrogen isotope composition similar to commercial (inorganic) nitrogen, and thus efforts to limit the application of fertilizer is recommended. Future vadose zone and groundwater sampling in these areas will provide information on the effectiveness of any changes in nutrient management practices.
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6.C.2.a.3. Well Permit Program
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6.C.2.a.4. Variance Scoresheet
Rationale:
Attached is the current variance scoring sheet that LPN utilizes. Staff visited with Brian Bruckner and Mike Murphy from LE on how they score the variance applications. Lower Elkhorn uses NASS for soils and gives a minimum criteria before proceeding onto the other scoring parts of the variance. They look at well density and pumping potential but not continuous and non-continuous tracts. They also do not consider Best Management Practices at this time.
Tylr explained the Lower Loup variance process. Lower Loup uses well density and soils as part of their scoring process. They do not use Best Management Practices in the scoring either.
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6.C.2.a.5. Remediation Water
Rationale:
Duane Bellar contacted NRD staff and is looking at expanding irrigated acres on the EPA site with Lindsay Manufacturing. He will be adding an additional 75-80 acres by completing the full round on a 3/4 round pivot and adding an additional 45 acre swing arm pivot. The sites are located in Section 20 and 21, Township 20N, Range 3W, just east of Lindsay. The groundwater being used is remediation water from Lindsay Manufacturing.
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6.C.2.a.6. Bellwood Phase 2 Area
Rationale:
2021 is the nineteenth year for this Phase 2 Area.
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6.C.2.a.7. Richland - Schuyler Phase 3 Area
Rationale:
2021 is the sixth year of this Phase 3 Area. This Phase 3 area went into effect September 1, 2015. The 55 sections of this area first went into a Phase 2 Area in 2004. The ten sections that were in Phase 2 are now in Phase 3. As such, the 2020 and 2021 numbers (at bottom of table) are for 65 sections.
At the final meeting in Schuyler, a producer brought his water sample (the result [19.1 ppm] is included in the above table. |
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6.C.2.a.8. LPNNRD Online Reporting Sessions
Rationale:
The LPN conducted 9 meetings during November and December to assist producers in entering their reports online. Staff also did an informal survey on potential management practices.
Two producer meetings were held at Hruska Library in David City - for online reporting. Seven producers attended out of 23 producers in the area. Seven producer meetings were held at the Schulyer Public Library - for online reporting. 45 producers, farm managers, agronomists attended. Staff has also met with four other producers for online reporting. There should be 83 producers submitting reports. Staff have received some paper copies of the reports along with producers doing online submittal on their own. Staff would like the Committee to recommend to the Board for considering a $100 donation to both libraries as they did not charge any rental fees.
Recommended Motion(s):
Committee recommends a donation of $100 each to both David City and Schuyler libraries for allowing LPN staff to utilize their facilities for the online training meetings. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.9. Lower Platte River Basin Water Management Plan Coalition (LPRBC)
Rationale:
John Engel - HDR will attend the Board Meeting on January 10 to give an update on the next 5-year allotment.
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6.C.2.b. LIVESTOCK WASTE PERMITS
Rationale:
The LPNNRD has received # 1 livestock permit applications from DEQ since the last Water Committee meeting.
Description of permit application - Finishing Swine >55 - 5,000 head or Nursery Swine <55 - 12,500 head.
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6.C.3. GROUND WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.3.a. DECOMMISSIONED WELL PROGRAM
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6.C.3.a.1. Well Estimates
Rationale:
3 new wells has been reviewed and approved for decommissioning since the last Committee meeting.
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6.C.3.a.2. Plugged Wells
Rationale:
# wells have been plugged, reviewed, and ready for cost share payment approval this month.
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6.C.3.b.1. Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment (ENWRA)
Rationale:
Attached is ENWRA (Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Association) annual dues of $30,000 and the second of the two-year agreement for GeoCloud of $3,400.
Attached is a draft agreement to extend this for an additional 5 years plus other information. .
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend paying the ENWRA invoices of $30,000 for the dues and $3,400 for GeoCloud. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.4. SURFACE WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.4.a. USGS STREAM FLOW GAUGING SITES
Rationale:
An invoice from LPS for $6,562 for the water level and quality sampling gauge at Leshara. This is part of the agreement with USGS and the Corridor Alliance. This will be LPN final payment of the 3-year agreement. The Alliance and USGS would like to extend this for another 3 years.
Attached is a draft agreement for the next 3 years.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend paying Lower Platte South invoice of $6,562 for the water level and quality sampling gauge at Leashara. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D. Projects Committee - Action as Required
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6.D.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationale:
None.
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6.D.2.a. SWCP Application Approvals
Rationale:
None.
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6.D.2.b. SWCP Payments
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve $12,500 SWCP payment to Dwayne Lanc Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.2.c. SWCP Cancellations
Rationale:
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6.D.2.d. Wahoo Creek Cost Share Approvals
Rationale:
None.
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6.D.3.a.1. Shell Creek Environmental Enhancement Plan Implementation
Rationale:
Work continues on the Shell Creek South Channel Improvement/Benching Project which should be completed by March 2022. Bill Bos continues to line up landowner conservation practices and septic system upgrades.
JEO continues to work on the Shell Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan with NDEE. Attached is their December 23, 2021, $1,713 invoice and progress report. After this payment, $1,142 will remain under contact.
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6.D.3.a.1.A. Shell Creek Grant Funding Update
Rationale:
We plan to use our remaining EPA 319 grant funding toward the Shell Creek South Channel Improvement/benching project and other landowner projects. It is planned that LPNNRD and SCWIG will continue to work together with NDEE to line up future project funding for the next five-year period.
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6.D.3.b. Wahoo Creek Watershed
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6.D.3.b.1. Wahoo Creek Dam Site Planning Update & FYRA Invoices
Rationale:
LPNNRD and NRCS have posted the 30 day public review period for the Wahoo Creek Watershed Plan. After comments are considered, we anticipate NRCS approval of the plan, hopefully in early 2022. The Wahoo Plan-EA invoice for work completed through 12/17/2021 totaling $2,385, is attached (After this payment, $6,057.75 will remain under contract). During this invoice period, FYRA coordinated with NRCS on the agency and public review process and sent out the review notification to agencies. To date, they have received only one agency letter with minimal comments.
NRCS has placed the final draft of the Wahoo Creek Watershed Plan on their website for public review as shown below: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ne/technical/engineering/?cid=nrcseprd1492259
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6.D.3.b.2. Olsson Design Update and Invoice
Rationale:
Olsson continues to work on Geo-technical activities at Wahoo Creek dam sites 55, 77, 82,84, 85 & 86 and their recent $7,941.87 invoice is attached along with a budget breakdown of work accomplished.
Attached is Andrew Phillips analysis of our contract with Olsson for services on the Wahoo Creek flood reduction dams. Since we placed Olsson "on hold" for 2 ½ - 3 years to complete most of this work (waiting for NRCS to approve the watershed plan). As indicated, the delay has increased costs, but this is offset by the removal of Dam Site 83. This topic will be discussed at the December 29th Projects Committee and Andrew will attend the February 3rd Projects Committee for further discussion. Also attached is our original contract approved November 14, 2018.
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6.D.3.b.3. Wahoo Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan Phase II
Rationale:
We have finished using available grant funding for Wahoo Creek Projects and are working with NDEE for needed funding over the next five years. At the last Board Meeting, we approved our 2021 Lands for Conservation payments. NDEE is providing an additional $25,000 of EPA 319 funding to help cover those expenses.
JEO continues to work on the Wahoo Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan with NDEE. Attached is their December 23, 2021, $2,077.50 invoice and progress report. After this payment, $1,385 will remain under contact.
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6.D.4. JOINT WATER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Rationale:
JEO conducted a meeting on December 27 (agenda attached) to update partners on progress on the Rawhide Creek Watershed Assessment (with NRCS-WFPO funding assistance) and on their analysis of the Elkhorn Township Drainage Improvement east of Fremont (with FEMA funding assistance). JEO reported that they are working on hydrology/ hydraulics for the Rawhide watershed assessment. For the Elkhorn Township Drainage Improvement, JEO is assessing possible project scenarios that could have a positive cost/benefit ratio for potential FEMA assistance. For reference of what was discussed at the meeting, the following link is to the preliminary H&H information that was shared yesterday as well as another copy of the agenda. https://arcg.is/1yjDDm1
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6.D.4.a. Platte River Cameras/Gauges
Rationale:
USGS is placing cameras and two additional water gauges along designated Platte River sites. The USGS link to view the cameras https://apps.usgs.gov/hivis/ . Thus far it looks like just three cameras are operating, Hwy 64, 77 and 15 . The camera on Hwy 79 is not yet functioning. Work is also underway to also establish a camera on private property near the Loup and Platte river confluence.
On the USGS site map, zoom in on Nebraska and click on one of the bubbles, then you can experiment with the site location. Hwy 15 and 77 also have the added water elevation gauges. |
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6.D.6.a. Morse Bluff Dike Breach Assistance Request
Rationale:
As reported earlier, the 2019 flooding left an approximate 1,100-foot breach in a private (Morse Bluff) dike that runs about two miles west from the HW 79 bridge in Saunders County (photo attached). This dike was once maintained by the Morse Bluff Dike and Drainage District, but that district dissolved in the late 1980's. After the 2019 floods, affected landowners evidently approached Saunders County for public sponsorship and repair assistance, but had no success. Several property owners attended the Projects Committee meeting to request LPNNRD guidance. Staff will work with Saunders County to begin discussions on how we might work together to assist the landowner in this area.
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7.A. Shell Creek Septic System Payment
Rationale:
Shell Creek Watershed - Septic System Upgrade
John Hannah - $3,151.37 A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to make payment to John Hannah, $3,151.37 for his Septic System Upgrade. |
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8. Approval of Bills Pending
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve bills pending as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. Consent Agenda Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11. Meeting Establishment/Adjournment
Rationale:
NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled. |
