November 3, 2022 at 7:30 AM - Projects Committee Meeting

Rationale:  We have received two certified LFC payment approvals.  As a reminder: The $192/acre LFC payments are made to individuals to set aside ground for summer construction work that is funded through EQIP.  After construction is complete, cooperators must plant certified cover crop mix/rate to qualify for payment.

 

CARL & DOROTHY PETERSON TRUST	20	$   3,840.00	35-15N-6E SAUNDERS	WAHOO
AUSTIN & AMY VERMELINE	25	$   4,800.00	9-15N-6E SAUNDERS	COTTONWOOD (21-A)

Rationale:  Staff submitted a final reimbursement and final report for our 319 grant that ended on 9/30/2022.
Staff are working with NDEE to finalize the new grants workplan.
With NDEE 319 funding not expected until January, how should we advised Bill to proceed with current projects?

Rationale:  Our current WFPO agreement with NRCS is set to expire on 12/1/2022.  Staff is in contact with state NRCS about an extension amendment.  This fund has been utilized in paying for engineering costs of the Wahoo Creek Flood Reduction structures.  Currently, there is a remaining balance of $1,333,871.11 to be spent.

Rationale:  JEDI funding agreement from NeDNR is on hold.  We are waiting on the Governor's office to approve an exemption to Executive Order No. 21-08.  There is hope that the contract will allow the NRD to submit expenses back to the legislation date - 4/7/2022.
Staff continues to make contacts with potential mitigation sites.  A meeting with Olsson, NRD and ACOE mid November is planned to provide focus in mitigation planning.
Attached is Olsson's October Progress report and three invoices: 2 separate invoices for 2nd seven sites and sites 26 & 27.  The third invoice is for withheld environmental work to be paid thru JEDI funds.

Rationale:  On October 3 a meeting was held with representatives from DNR, FEMA/NEMA to discuss status of the E. Fremont/Elkhorn Township drainage study.  The primary focus was on the planned alternative (Morningside Rd. ditch enhancement, detention pond) working in conjunction with planned Inland Port Authority and complexities with UPRR, and HWY 275 bypass.
As planning on Inland Port Authority progresses, further talks will be needed to coordinate as much planning as possible.  The possibility of combining projects (detention pond) could be mutually beneficial.
JEO is currently working on BCA analysis for planned alternative.

Rationale:  On October 13th a meeting was held between JWMAB, NRCS, and JEO to discuss status of WFPO plan progress.  A plan update was presented with multiple options presented; both addressing Rawhide Creek Watershed only flooding, as well as, Platte River induced flooding.  NRCS personnel recommended focusing on Rawhide only impacts as the economic burden of dealing with river scale flooding exceeds the WFPO plan scope.

On October 24th, directors Pollard, Saalfeld, and Thompson; staff Elliot and Chapman; and representatives from NRCS and Dodge County attended a site tour of proposed alternatives organized by the contractor JEO.  This was a requirement of NRCS WFPO funding.  Six potential sites were visited and discussed.

Rationale:  Four firms responded to our RFP with proposals.  Staff met with the three County Emergency Managers on October 28th and discussed the proposals.

A few questions have come up regarding funding opportunities via the HMP:

• Funding for communication equipment for rural fire departments.  This is a commonly funded activity.  Entities that participated in and adopted HMP are eligible for this funding.  Counties may be the best applicants on behalf of the local fire departments.  Staff informed Saunders County.
• Funding to develop water sources for fire fighting.  It is unlikely that FEMA is able to fund this.  Planning for mapping and documenting the need district wide is eligible and will be included in our next HMP update.  NEMA directed staff to potential funding through the Forest Service.  A meeting will be set up this winter.

 

Rationale:  NRD Directors and County Supervisors representing the Morse Bluff area along with NRD and County staff discussed the situation on November 1st.  A meeting is planned for November 16th to update members of the local Morse Bluff Dike Coalition.

Rationale:  Below are the current NeBSP contracts due for annual payment:

Contract Holder	Acres	NDA #	Annual Payment
Janice Wilke Trust	2.98	99400a	$190.16
Mary Theresa Norton Trust	8	20062	$1,757.44
Mary Theresa Norton Trust	13.7	20062	$3,009.62
Mary Theresa Norton Trust	11.2	20059	$2,399.04
Mark Wilke	4.81	99400b	$457.91
Ronald Anderson*	6.9		$593.61
Ronald Anderson*	6		$166.32
Charles Barjenbruch	9.5	100	$2,033.00
Randall Brabec	1	22010	$250.00
James Barjenbruch	8.2	362	$1,661.98
Ed Luetkenhaus	4.5	10058	$967.50
Larry Bruhn	4.7	21007	$876.36
Tom Sprunk	13.3		$2,992.50
Tom Sprunk	2.8		$630.00
Tom Sprunk	2.1		$472.50
Dean Klug Family Trust	6.3	99074a	$232.72
Norman Lindgren	2.1	20027	$83.16
Rod Julsen	23.1	451	$5,197.50
Kaye Lidolph	7.8	20037	$1,381.30
Rezac Farms Inc	4.7		$1,057.50
Rezac Farms Inc	3.6		$786.96
Rezac Farms Inc	1		$218.60
Rezac Farms Inc	1.4		$306.04
Rezac Farms Inc	1.7		$371.62
Rezac Farms Inc	3.5		$787.50
Dan Gehring/Arlis Plummer	8.9	21020	$2,148.46
Reece/Beau Klug	11.7	21024	$2,632.50
David Luckey	12.7	21022	$2,818.89
Diann Svatora	5.5	21023	$1,327.70
Sam Welch	4.9	21025	$1,050.32
River Road Land INC	13	00143a	$3,250.00
Craig Foltz	27.3		$6,825.00
Total	238.89		$48,933.71

Rationale:  Wolf Jetty project near Schuyler.  Update and request from Carl Grotelueschen, Colfax County District #2 Commissioner.