March 1, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Water Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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2. Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment (ENWRA)
Rationale:
Katie Cameron, coordinator for ENWRA, made a presentation to the Water Committee. She explained the GeoCloud and GeoScene Viewer utilizing the AEM data. Some of the projects that are planned in the next 5 years are updated water level maps ( currently 1995), CSD WalkTem along with test holes planning, recharge stations and maps, and specific focus areas. The complete presentation is attached.
The group would like to continue with a 5-year contract with LPN contribution of $30,000 per year. Advantages of continuing with ENWRA
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the next 5 year ENWRA agreement to June 30, 2027 with LPN yearly contribution of $30,000 and allow the General Manager to sign the agreement as attached. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. REGULATORY
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3.A. GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
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3.A.1. Well Permit Program
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3.A.1.a. Well Permits Approved
Rationale:
Wells Permits Approved: #
The total number of approved permits for 2021 is #
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3.A.2. Transfer Policy
Rationale:
Attached is an updated draft version of the transfer policy. If the Committee feels the basic concepts are OK, staff could have Jovan review it.
The committee gave staff suggestions on keeping the wording consistent, like irrigated ground should be irrigated parcel.
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3.A.3. Special Quantity Subareas
Rationale:
Staff has received another request for a supplemental well in SQS #2. The legals are the SE and SW quarters of Section 19-19N-1E, which one well, at the present time, irrigates 256.39 acres.
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3.A.4. Cost Share Programs
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3.A.4.a. Soil Moisture Sensors
Rationale:
The Water Committee in 2018 gave staff permission to offer cost-share on Advance Soil Moisture Technology. This year, staff received requests from some producers for this equipment. In 2018, the discussion was between 500 -750 dollars up to 50%, with the attached form showing $750. This would be part of the soil moisture sensor program developed with the Nebraska Ag Network Moisture Sensors. The District has budgeted cost-share for numerous years on soil moisture sensors. The past few years, not many producers have taken advantage of this program.
The Committee will review applications at the next Water Committee Meeting for potential approval.
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3.A.4.b. Flow Meters
Rationale:
Attached is the approved flow meter list.
This item will be discussed at the Water Committee retreat and also as an agenda item for the next Water Committee to update the approved meter list.
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3.A.5. LPNNRD Operator Certification
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3.A.6. Lower Platte River Basin Water Management Plan Coalition (LPRBC)
Rationale:
Attached is the V-IMP report for 2022.
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3.B. GROUND WATER QUALITY SAMPLING
Rationale:
Attached is 2021 State Wide Network Wells sampling results.
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4. GROUND WATER PROGRAMS
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4.A. DECOMMISSIONED WELL PROGRAM
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4.A.1. Well Estimates
Rationale:
The current list of applications that have been approved for cost-share within the last 5 months. Waiting for completion and copy of paid invoices before reimbursement can occur.
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4.A.2. Plugged Wells
Rationale:
2 wells have been plugged, reviewed, and ready for cost share payment approval this month.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 2 well decommission payments to Charles Emanuel and Sons Inc for $613.87 and $569.96 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.B. LOWER PLATTE NORTH NRD GROUND WATER STUDIES
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4.B.1. Phase Area Update
Rationale:
Information from the Phase Areas nitrogen reports.
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4.B.2. Water Committee Retreat
Rationale:
The committee will be having a retreat on Tuesday, March 29, starting at 3:30 pm, followed by a Committee meeting at 6.
Agenda Topics
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4.C. NEW MONITORING WELLS
Rationale:
At the October 11, 2021 Board Meeting, a motion was passed to accept the quote from Dvorak Well Inc. Part of the agreement was a deadline of January 15, 2022 for construction of the monitoring well. As the deadline was not met, the agreement should be voided and allow staff to send out new RFPs to potential firms.
Attached is the original bid from Dvorak Well inc. showing the January 15, 2022 deadline.
Recommended Motion(s):
To void the agreement with Dvorak Well Inc. as construction deadline was not met and to re-advertise for RFPs for monitoring well construction. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5. SURFACE WATER PROGRAMS
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6. OTHER
Rationale:
The Committee discussed LB806 - Change provisions relating to drainage of land by the landowner. This item is now on General File, which came out of the Natural Resources Committee with 6 AYE and 1 present not voting.
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6.A. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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