March 2, 2023 at 8:30 AM - Operations Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationale:
Nothing to consider for unfinished business.
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2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
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Nothing to report.
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3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
Rationale:
The O & M staff does maintenance of equipment and continued to cut trees on project sites.
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3.A. Wanahoo Stilling Basin - (FEMA)
Rationale:
The baffle plate arrived but, Lake Wanahoo has regained its depth over the winter and, with the recent rain, we have had to open the gate to lower the lake. We are maintaining the lake level and Collins will resume work on Monday afternoon, March 6th. Collins estimates up to 3 days to drain the basin apron, clean the area and attach the baffle plate.
A current invoice from Houston Engineering is attached. The amount is $36,667.03. We did not receive an invoice on time last month, so this covers January to Feb. 25th.
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3.B. NRD Owned Thomas Lakes Lots
Rationale:
Heimann located the original signed agreement between the NRD and Thomas Lakes HOA regarding the lots owned by the district and an old motion dated October11, 2010 regarding the lots and the agreement (both are attached).
After doing some research into the purchase of lots 49 & 50 and if DNR participated, we determined the cost of the lots and contacted DNR. DNR advised us that the Sarpy/Clear Creek Levee Project has not been closed out by the Corps of Engineers. If we want full credit from the Corps, we should not sell the lots. Once the project is closed by the Corps, we can reconsider selling the lots. We must ask permission of DNR and reimburse the 60% funds used from NDRF to purchase the lots. Does the District want to abide by the original motion which is to lease the lots to the HOA for $20/lot? Recoup the $100/year lease from the HOA for the past 11 years as the agreement is written?
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3.C. Mowing Rates
Rationale:
The District is hired by a couple of Dike & Drainage Districts to mow their levees. It's been a number of years since we have adjusted our rate. The current rate we charge is $60/tractor hour. Staff will do some research into rates for consideration in a month or two.
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3.D. Grass Drill Rental Revenue
Rationale:
The District received grass drill revenue of $973.75 from Schuyler Coop. Four cooperators used the drill.
We also received $415.00 from Rosendahl Farms Seed & Feed for the drill in Platte County. Seven cooperators used the drill. This revenue is for the second half of 2022, July-December. |
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3.E. Director's Retreat
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The educational director's retreat is Thursday, March 9th at the Schneider Building, 935 Schneider Street, Fremont starting at 9:00 a.m.
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4. ROCK AND JETTY
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We have not received any applications or pay request at this time.
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5. LAKE WANAHOO
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5.A. Lake Wanahoo Permit Sales
Rationale:
For the month of January, the District received $9,455.00 in annual park permit revenue. The year by year break down of annual permit sales is listed below.
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5.B. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
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For the month of January, the District received $4,030.01 in camping revenue. The year by year comparison is listed below.
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5.C. Clint Johannes Education Building
Rationale:
During the month of February, the building was rented 15 times with 1 NRD event. Revenue for the month was $1,245.
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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:
February's KTIC Radio spot is attached - featuring the 2023 Wanahoo permits. March will feature a last reminder for Nitrogen classes.
February's Wahoo Newspaper E-ad is attached - featuring the 2023 Wanahoo permits. This will continue through March.
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6.A.2. Analytics
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The LPNNRD Facebook/Twitter pages, and the website are the fastest and low-cost ways to get information out to the public. Tracking analytics are a way to see if people are seeing the information and what ways seem to be most effective. If you are on Facebook or Twitter, please like, follow, share, or retweet the Lower Platte North NRD posts!
Total reach/impressions show how many people saw the post/tweet. Engagements include likes, comments, shares/retweets and link clicks.
Top Posts on Facebook and Twitter: • GIS/Grants position opening • Feb 28 Nitrate Informational Meeting in Schuyler • Tree Orders • Coffee, Lakeside flyer • Upcoming Nitrogen certification classes
Traffic channels: organic traffic means they use a search engine then choose an option that includes lpnnrd.org, direct traffic means they type in lpnnrd.org directly (or have it bookmarked), and referral traffic is any other traffic not from a search engine or social (such as a link from another site). Social clicks: 99 from Facebook, 11 from Twitter. Referral clicks: 41 from NARD, 10 from Visit Nebraska, 6 from NGPC, 2 from the ad on Wahoo Newspaper’s site. |
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6.A.3. NRD Recreation Exploration
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The NRD Recreation Exploration challenges participants to visit as many Natural Resources District (NRD) recreation areas as they can between March 1, 2023, and Sept. 15, 2023.
Participants visit a recreation area and submit an online form, which includes a photo to show they visited. Prizes and entries into drawings are based on the number of locations visited. • Monthly Drawings: March-September • Second Runner-Up: Late September • Runner Up: Late September • Grand Prize Drawing: Late September The goal of the NRD Recreation Exploration is to promote the more than 80 NRD recreation areas across the state and encourage individuals to get outdoors and explore nature. Participation in the NRD Recreation Exploration is open to everyone (except NRD staff and directors are not eligible to win prizes). It is a free program to familiarize people with Nebraska’s NRD recreation areas. |
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6.B. Education
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6.B.1. Past events
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6.B.2. Future Events
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Spring Conservation Sensation Planning |
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7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
Rationale:
Elliott and Benal will be attending the Nebraska Rural Water Association's Annual meeting 3/13-15 in Kearney. Training will be provided and both will be able to acquire enough hours for license renewal, which is due at the end of the year.
Elliott will be participating in a lead service line reporting training on 3/7. |
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7.A. Colon System
Rationale:
Routine monthly sampling completed, bills mailed 2/28.
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7.B. Bruno System
Rationale:
Routine monthly sampling completed, bills mailed 2/28.
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7.C. Other
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