May 8, 2023 at 6:00 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.
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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 Basin Tour
Rationale:
The NARD Basin Tour is scheduled for June 12-13. See attached agenda, registration deadline is May 12th. If interested in attending please let staff know.
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6.A.2.b. Reports
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6.A.2.b.1. Nitrate Testing: FFA Chapters and Natural Resource Districts
Rationale:
Attached is Jerry Johnson's report on potential FFA Nitrate Education program.
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6.A.3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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6.A.3.a. Directors Absence
Rationale:
Attached find Birkel's excuse of absence from the April Board Meeting.
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6.A.3.b. Monthly Education Program
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6.A.3.c. Cottonwood 21-A NRCS Supplemental Watershed Plan / Environmental Assessment Agreement
Rationale:
NRCS has notified us we have been officially approved for our environmental assessment, planning and design for our Cottonwood 21-in May.
We received the following e-mail on 4-24-23: Congratulations, Agreement #NR236526XXXXC002 to create a Supplemental Watershed Plan - Environmental Assessment for Cottonwood Creek 21-A Flood Control Dam has been approved and is fully executed within ezFedGrants. The period of performance dates for this agreement is 4/21/23 to 05/31/25. Attached is a copy of the signed AD-93 for your records. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the amendment or the document. |
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6.A.3.d. NRD Cleaning Contract
Rationale:
Lisa Russ has informed us she will be unable to continue her office cleaning responsibilities. Staff will begin advertising immediately for a new cleaning contractor to begin June 1st.
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6.A.4. EQUIPMENT
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6.A.5. PERSONNEL
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6.A.5.a. O&M Technician Position
Rationale:
Discussion and possible action to add a technician position to our O & M Department.
A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to proceed with advertising for a new O & M Technician position. |
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6.A.5.b. Wahoo Creek Administration Position
Rationale:
NRCS funding for our Wahoo Creek Watershed Project will provide funding, up to 10% of total award, for administrative assistance. In the next few months, management will be reviewing project administration responsibilities and needs and how they may be covered within the WFPO program.
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6.A.5.c. Wanahoo Summer Staff
Rationale:
I have completed interviews for Wanahoo Summer staff and have hired:
Jake Scanlon, Kamron Kasischke, Eli Emerson and Jase Maly at a starting hourly wage of $12.00. A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to ratify the hiring of Jake Scanlon, Kamron Kasischke, Eli Emerson and Jase Maly as Wanahoo Summer staff at the rate of $12 per hour. |
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6.A.6. FINANCE
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6.A.6.a. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant will be available to update the Executive Committee on the March Financial Statement.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the March Financial Reports as presented. 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
Rationale:
Attached find Gottschalk's time and expense sheets.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Managers Time and Expense Sheets as attached 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.A.6.d. Annual Audit Proposal
Rationale:
Attached find AMGL proposal for performing our Annual Audit for three years ending June 2023, 2024 and 2025. The last proposal expired on 6/30/22. See attachment.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the attached proposal from AMGL for performing the LPNNRD annual audit for years ending June 30, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.7. 2023 Staff Cost of Living Salary Increase
Rationale:
Discussion is requested for this year's salary adjustments as it relates to cost of living and merrit.
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6.B. Operations Committee - Action as Required
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6.B.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationale:
There is no unfinished business.
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6.B.2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Rationale:
Wanahoo Wetland Restoration - Ducks Unlimited plans to finish the survey on the Wanahoo Wetland area this Spring. They mentioned the start of construction this Fall. We hope to burn this area this Spring. After the burn and the cattails emerge, we may do a herbicide treatment on the area. This may reduce the vegetation load when digging out the wetland.
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6.B.3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
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The O & M crew continues to cut & treat trees on all of our properties. We have packaged and delivered trees and started planting.
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6.B.3.a. Wanahoo Stilling Basin - (FEMA)
Rationale:
M.E. Collins finished the grading, clean up and seeding below the Wanahoo dam. We had a final walk through with Collins, Houston Engineering and NRD staff on Thursday, April 13.
A final pay application #05 worth $34,888.23 will be made to M.E. Collins (attached). A final invoice from Houston was received for $2,130.59. The total contract fee was $164,440.00, we used $134,592.82. Summary attached. We can now file and report all our expenses for the Wanahoo Dam repair to FEMA/NEMA.
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6.B.3.b. Wanahoo Relief Well Reconditioning
Rationale:
Bids from Well Drillers for the reconditioning of 22 relief wells on the Wanahoo dam over the next three years were due Wednesday, April 26th at 4:00 pm. We received one bid from Rieschick Drilling Co. of Falls City, (attached). The bid for 2023 for 10 wells is $105,600, the bid for 2024 for 7 wells is $87,348, and 2025 for 5 wells is $72,893. The three-year total is $265,841.00.
We received an invoice from Olsson for Geotechnical Exploration for $1,323.00 as part of our Dam Instrumentation Monitoring.
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the three year bid of $265,841 from Rieschick Drilling Co. of Falls City to rehabilitate 22 relief wells on the Wanahoo Dam Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.3.c. Rehabilatation of Cottonwood 21-A NRCS Contract
Rationale:
The agreement to create a Supplemental Watershed Plan - Environmental Assessment for Cottonwood 21-A flood control dam has been approved and is fully executed within ezFedGrants.
The District is currently advertising for RFP's from engineering firms. RFP requests have been sent to engineering firms and are due Friday, May 19 at 4:00 pm.and will be presented at the June 1st Operations Committee meeting. |
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6.B.3.d. FEMA Funding for Equipment
Rationale:
We received news that FEMA has approved our request to purchase equipment using the Dan Wolfe Jetty funding that wasn't used for lack of a sponsor. The equipment for purchase is for use on our project sites that were damaged by the 2019 flood. Funding may be at a 95% cost-share rate.
Equipment on the list: JD 6155 M tractor, JD FC15R Flex wing mower, Ford F-350 chassis 4 x4 SD Super Cab pick-up, Circle D SD flat bed, Klute Dump trailer, Generator, Mule 4010 w/ accessories purchased, Stihl Chainsaws (2) purchased, Bobcat T771 ordered, Stihl pole saw purchased, JD 1550 mower ordered, Klute single axle trailer, Land Pride grading scraper, Land Pride box scraper purchase. |
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6.B.3.e. Wanahoo Hay Bids
Rationale:
We are asking for bids to hay approximately 124 acres of Wanahoo property. Bids are due May 4 for approval at the May 8th Board meeting.
Bids were received from 7 individuals and opened on May 5. The list of bidders and their bids are attached. The high bids are underlined. A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to accept the hay bids for approximately 124 acres on Wanahoo property as attached.
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6.B.4. ROCK AND JETTY
Rationale:
We have not received any applications or requests for payment.
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6.B.5. LAKE WANAHOO
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6.B.5.a. Lake Wanahoo Weir Buoy Repair
Rationale:
During the week of April 10th, Heimann noticed that the central buoy at the labyrinth weir had shifted to the west. After investigation, the east anchor line in the lake had broken. At that point, Heimann ordered new buoys for the west line as they were worn and sinking and was in the process of ordering new cable for the anchor lines. On Sunday, April 16th, there were high winds out of the northwest. The stress on the remaining cables was too much and the west anchor cable broke, sending several buoys into the weir and breaking the west buoy cable.
New buoys and cable have been purchased and delivered. Staff has begun building the new cable sections. We are also trying to convert the coordinates of the concrete anchors from the original Wanahoo plans and contact a diver to connect the cables. Current costs are as follows: 11 buoys from Worthington Waterway Barriers - $3,089.76 (attached) 815' - 1/2" galvanized cable from Ed's Wire and Rigging - $1,450.31 We will be able to repair the damage as soon as we find a diver. In the meantime, staff have installed warning signs at the boat ramp saying that the area near the overflow is dangerous and that they should stay back 50 feet.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the payments of $3,089.76 for 11 buoys and $1,450.31 for 815' of 1/2" galvanized cable plus hardware Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.5.b. Lake Wanahoo Annual Permit Sales
Rationale:
For the month of March, the District received $4355.00 in annual park permit revenue. The year by year break down of annual permit sales is listed below.
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6.B.5.c. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
Rationale:
For the month of March, the District received $4754.57 in camping revenue. The year by year comparison is listed below.
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6.B.5.d. Clint Johannes Education Building
Rationale:
During the month of April, the building was rented 20 times with 3 NRD events. Revenue for the month was $1,275.
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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
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April's KTIC radio ad featured chemigation permit applications due by June 1 along with prices. This will continue through May.
April’s Wahoo Newspaper e-ad featured an ad for all 3 recreation areas. May will feature the chemigation permit application information. Ad sizes have changed so there are now 4 size options. The two smaller options feature the LPNNRD logo, and the two larger options feature the monthly ads similar to what we have done in the past (two new larger sizes attached).
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6.B.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: • Summer internship opportunities • Learn to fish flyer • Shell Creek Watershed student monitoring group tour in Lincoln • NRD Recreation Exploration • All about bees flyer
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: 30 from Facebook, 1 from Twitter. Referral clicks: 36 from NARD, 12 from Visit Nebraska, 8 from the ad on Wahoo Newspaper’s site. |
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6.B.6.a.3. News Channel Nebraska Advertising
Rationale:
We are planning to film on May 9 with NCN for a video to feature all three recreation areas. Production cost is $175 for a :30 commercial with a 3-6 month commitment of airing the commercial. Additional $500 per month airing the commercial.
Proposed Ad Schedule
Promotional videos creation budget $3,000 TV Promotion budget $3,500 |
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6.B.6.a.4. Red Thread Contract
Rationale:
Red Thread Creative designed the LPNNRD website in 2018. The majority of the updates on the website at this time are minimal, but in the event we need something beyond our in-house capabilities, they would like us to sign the attached contract for 2023. Upon request, Red Thread will perform maintenance and updates to the LPNNRD website at a mixed hourly rate of $180. An estimate will be provided and LPNNRD will need to approve before any changes will be made.
Recommended Motion(s):
To authorize Gottschalk to sign the Advertising Contract with Red Thread Creative LLC as attached to the Operations Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.6.a.5. Summer Viaduct Printing
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Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the bid received from First Edition Printing of $4,800 plus shipping to print the Summer Viaduct Newsletter 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.6.b.1. Past Events
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6.B.6.b.2. Future Events
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6.B.7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
Rationale:
Attached are an informational brochure and survey that will be going out with the bills this month:
Backflow/Cross connection brochure highlights what a cross connection is and how they can negatively affect public water supply. Cross connection surveys are completed on a semi-annual basis.
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6.B.7.a. Colon System
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RWD responded to 23 locate requests; most of these were for OPPD utility pole replacement within Colon.
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6.B.7.b. Bruno System
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RWD responded to 2 locate requests.
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6.C. Water Committee - Action as Required
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6.C.2.a. GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
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6.C.2.a.1. Variance in the Hydrologically Connected Area (Limited Development Area)
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The committee took no action but wanted staff to discuss this issue with Jovan before the May Board meeting. They want to know what options are available before proceeding. The plan is to have Jovan's opinion at the May Board Meeting and discuss it at the next Water Committee with options presented.
A new well variance was approved in October 2011 for S4-15N-1E in Butler County with additional acres approved later. Notes from previous discussion of this variance "The original application was 70 acres with the Board approving 35.67 acres at the Jan. 2012 Board Meeting This irrigation well (G-161259) has been reporting water use reports since approval, with the 2022 water use at 7.08 inches/acre and the previous 7 years averaging 2.76 inches/acre. Attachments show a map of the current irrigation areas along with the LPNRD approval letter and map from 2012. Additional staff comments: I’ve went through the folders but don’t find any reference, condition, regarding the field berms. Comments on the berms were discussed on the tape transcripts at the January 2012 Board Meeting.
"Hello, I've attached the requested pictures of the water/silt runoff, and pivot. There are pictures of the dump truck getting stuck ~2400' from the neighboring fence line where the runoff enters, at the beginning of last August during the drought. There is also a picture of a tree which was recently unearthed by a heavy rain, but was buried several feet down from runoff from the northwest corner. This tree is ~1300 feet east of the northwest fence corner. This is the spot where the fence has also been buried and we had to install new fence on top of all the new soil. Thank you," Joseph R Peterson - CWI Biological and Agricultural Engineer Doomsday Diesel LLC - Owner
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6.C.2.a.2.A. Well Permits Approved
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Wells Permits Approved: #
The total number of approved permits for 2022 is #
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6.C.2.a.3. AGP Well Status Conversion
Rationale:
AGP in David City has irrigation well G-001157 and would like to convert it to a commercial well. NeDNR is asking for NRD approval before approving the modification. Should the condition of a flow meter with an annual water use report be required?
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend allowing AGP to convert irrigation well G-001157 from irrigation to commerical water use with the requirement of a water flow meter and annual water use report. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.4. Supplemental Well Permit
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Kevin Baker Jr. and Lisa Johnson are requesting a supplemental well to G-016279 in SW NW S19-17N-3E, Colfax County. This field is in the Schuyler-Richland Nitrogen Management Area. The existing well is registered at 700 GPM but has been declining after being sleeved. A well was dug for a replacement well but only test pumped at 200-250 GPM. There would not be any increase in irrigated acres.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving a supplemental well permit for Keven Baker Jr. and Lisa Johnson for the SW NW S19-17N-3E, Colfax County. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.5. Flow Meter Approved List
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LPNNRD draft policy on approved water flow meters is attached.
The committee discussed the draft policy and decided to keep with the current flow meter policy. The current policy only allows mechanical propeller meters within the District.
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6.C.2.a.6.A. Flow Meter Maintenance Program
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Tri-City has completed their third year of the routine inspection cycle in Zone 3, which is the northwestern part of the district, and will be finishing up with repairs sometime within the next two weeks. They serviced approximately 350 flow meters. There are 4 zones that make up the 4 year maintenance cycle. The meter maintenance zone map is attached. Tri-City also provides a final report that includes pictures of each flow meter before and after the service, along with the flow meter reading.
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6.C.2.a.7. LPNNRD Operator Certification
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Staff has been working on the list to identify individuals that have wells, tracts of land or farms within the LPN District. The initial list had 698 people but now is at 243 from 2019-2023. The next step is to start contacting people for additional confirmation.
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6.C.2.a.8. Lower Platte River Basin Water Management Plan Coalition (LPRBC)
Rationale:
The Board Meeting was held April 12 in Lincoln. The Board recommended that each member of the Coalition continue with the $10,000 annual dues and approved the annual V-IMP reports. The dues will be utilized for projects like drought modeling, stream depletion factors, recharge calibrations etc. The technical group looks at projects that will benefit the coalition and then brings the ideas to the NRD managers with the Board giving final approval.
Presentations were given by LWS on the new proposed well field, Perkins canal and how the JEDI funds are being distributed. Attached is peak season depletion from each NRDs along with LPNNRD annual report.
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6.C.2.b. CHEMIGATION
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As of today 4/26/2023, the office has received 279 renewals and 4 new permit applications for a current total of 283. The inspection schedule thus far includes 4 new permits and 91 active renewal permits that were last inspected in 2020. |
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6.C.2.c. GROUND WATER ENERGY LEVELS
Rationale:
Staff presented the spring water level information to the Committee and discussed the areas of concerns. The committee was shown some graphs comparing 2012-13 to 2023, with 2023 water levels higher than 2012-13.
Attached is information on spring water levels with graphs from the 4 regions. The map shows the regions and sub-regions along with monitoring wells locations. A spring 2022 to Spring 2023 comparison is attached with 91.5% of the wells lower this year. Staff have attached information from areas of concern within the District. These are areas beyond SQS #1 and SQS #2, which are still a concern.
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6.C.2.d. LIVESTOCK WASTE PERMITS
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The LPNNRD has received # 0 livestock permit applications from DEQ since the last Water Committee meeting.
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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
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# 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
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# wells have been plugged, reviewed, and ready for cost share payment approval this month.
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6.C.3.b.1. Phase Area Update
Rationale:
Cost share update for the Schulyer-Richland Nitrogen Management Area. Attached is a complete list of Applications approved in April 2023 along with the running total below.
The Committee was OK with allowing one flow meter per irrigation system. They also discuss manure credit for calculating agrononomic rates. Manure credit can be utilized 3 years after application with smaller credits given each year. Rules pertaining to Phase 4. Rule 3 Fertilizer Application On All Soils Split application of commercial nitrogen fertilizer is required with 80 pounds maximum applied before May 1. Rule 4 Nitrogen Recommendations Nitrogen applications must not exceed District Recommendations. Application data may be required to verify the amount of nitrogen that is applied to the field(s) within the management area. Rule 5 Well Metering Flow meters are required on all high capacity wells. **Condition from NRD Approved Meter List • A flow meter must be dedicated to each well. (Exceptions will be made if several wells are used to provide enough water to operate a single irrigation system such as a pivot or gated pipe. In these situations, a flow meter shall be placed at the central location where all the water can be metered). **Is it OK to approve 1 water flow meter per irrigation system? Rule 6 Acre-Inch Allocations A rolling acre-inch allocation, in 3-year increments, will be put into place by the District and will be based on the aquifer subarea, crop planted, irrigation distribution system, percent decline of the aquifer, water use of the aquifer, climatic conditions, net corn crop requirements, and discretionary factors. Rule 7 Staff Assistance NRD Staff will work directly with individuals on Best Management Practices. Staff may spot check fields before May 1 by collecting a soil sample to monitor Rule 3.
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6.C.4.a. STATE LAKES, FOR THE WEEK OF
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Hello, All you Beachgoers!
Beach Watch will begin next week! My name is Justin Haas and I’ll be taking over Beach Watch from Mike Archer after his many years of service to the program. Thanks Mike! NDEE and our sampling partners are geared up for another season of beach monitoring for microcystin and E. coli bacteria. Sampling will be occurring at 55 beaches on 50 different lakes across the state of Nebraska from May 1st to September 30th. There are a few changes in beaches that will be sampled this year. Valentine Mill Pond, Summit Lake, and Wagon Train Lake will not be sampled this year. Valentine Mill Pond will not be sampled due to sedimentation of the pond. Summit Lake and Wagon Train Lake will not be sampled due to lake renovations. Ogallala Beach at Lake McConaughy and Nunda Shoal at Calamus Reservoir will be added to the sampling list. A "Health Alert" will be issued at beaches when the microcystin exceeds 8 ppb. When E. coli bacteria levels are measured above 235 colonies/100ml of sample a "Health Alert" will not be triggered, but conditions are considered a high risk for illness if water is ingested. Unlike with dangerous levels of HABs, signs are not specifically posted and beaches are not closed for high bacteria levels. This is primarily because bacteria values change quickly while microcystin levels are more persistent and can remain for several weeks. If you would like more information on HABs follow the links below: NDEE HABs Fact Sheet: http://deq.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/ENV042607 EPA Nutrient Pollution and HABs: https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/harmful-algal-blooms Have a great day! Justin Haas State Lakes Coordinator Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy P.O. Box 98922 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 100 Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922 Direct: 402-471-4224 | Main office: 402-471-2186 |
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6.C.5. OTHER
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GMDA Summer Conference is July 10-14 in Santa Fe, NM. Interested in attending, please let staff know.
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6.D. Projects Committee - Action as Required
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6.D.2.a. SWCP Application Approvals
Rationale:
The NRD was contacted by Jay Wemhoff of Platte county about assistance with renovating his windbreak. The current NRD policy allows for up to $1000 cost-share for removal/site prep of the area. He plans to remove and prep the area this year and re-plant next spring.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve up to $1000 to Jay Wemhoff for windbreak renovation upon inspection by NRD staff. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.3.a.1. SCWIG - NET/319 Projects
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Our last SCWIG meeting was on 4/3/2023 with lots of discussion regarding ideas for urban projects and agricultural projects that Bill has planned. The upcoming Soil and Water Conservation Society conference in Des Moines on August 6-9 was also discussed since our Symposia and poster presentation requests were approved. Seven SCWIG monitoring students attended the Lincoln tour on April 10th. Lacey is working on a summary of the tour for the upcoming Viaduct publication. NDEE is working with the schools to initiate summer monitoring. The next SCWIG meeting is scheduled for June 20th, 10:00-12:00, Columbus NRCS office.
Bill Bos submitted an estimate for a grade stabilization project along Shell Creek on Tom Sprunks property. The work planned would include grading shaping, rip-rap placement, and a corrugated metal pipe for spillway. Total estimated cost is $19,144.00. 75% = $14,358 Bill Bos submitted two applications for new stock well, pump, and tanks in Colfax county for Fred Siefken, and in Platte county for Arden Saalfeld. The application covers new well, solar pump, and tanks. Siefken total estimated cost is $27,929.29. 75% = $20,946.97 Saalfeld total estimated cost is: $23,877.33 75%= $17,907.99
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6.D.3.b.1. Wahoo Creek Dam Site Planning Update
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6.D.3.b.1.A. Olsson Design Update and Invoice
Rationale:
Attached are the current invoices, and progress report, from Olsson for Wahoo Creek dam designs.
Invoice 453748: First 3 sites: $9,221.66. Invoice 453749: Second 7 sites: $77,867.77 Olsson submitted 60% design updates to NRCS for review. Most of work has shifted to second 7 designing and geotech analysis. On first 3 sites the goal is to have completed 90% review comments by end of May and have USACE permit submitted then as well.
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6.D.3.b.1.B. NeDNR Agreement JEDI Funds
Rationale:
Over the past month Danielle Allen, Olsson Land Acquisitions, Dan Lightbody, Olsson Engineer, and Sean Elliott met with all the landowners impacted by Wahoo Creek Sites 26A, 26B and 27.
The conversations were meant to provide a opportunity for the landowners to ask questions about the process moving forward. Danielle Allen explained the upcoming appraisals and how that would work into the land rights easements purchase. Dan Lightbody was available to answer questions regarding specific dam engineering. Elliott represented the NRD and provided a history of the watershed plan, as well as, how the NRD will operate and maintain the dams in the future. Overall the meetings went well and we plan on moving into appraisals the week of 5/1. Great Plains Appraisals is contracted for the appraisals and will also meet with all landowners through their process. NeDNR informed the NRD that our project will be allowed to utilize permanent easements. We should see an agreement amendment in the next few weeks reflecting this change. A motion will be needed at Board Meeting - To authorize Manager Gottschalk to sign Amendment #1 to the NRDNR Contract #1359 after Legal Counsel review. Attached is the latest invoice for contracted work by Olsson for this phase of land rights acquisition. Invoice 455173: $4,565.17
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6.D.3.c. Skull & Bone Creek
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The PIFR (Preliminary Investigation Feasability Report) request letter and required information was submitted to NRCS on 4/20/2023. The state office responded that it will likely be a while before they take any action on new PIFR's as they are working to ensure existing projects are progressing in an orderly fashion.
The headwaters of Skull and Bone creek (see attached map) are priority areas in our Lower Platte River Corridor Alliance - Water Quality Management Plan. As such, this area is eligible for 319 funds similar to Shell Creek contingent on a plan update. The three NRDs are meeting on May, 4th with NDEE to discuss this update and potential future projects.
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6.D.4.a. East Fremont/Elkhorn Township Drainage - FEMA HMPG
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A Project Open House occurred on March 30th with 44 individuals signing in. The project website has received 191 views. Responses were all positive.
A progress meeting occurred on 4/26. For multiple reasons, clearing and reestablishing the existing ditches beyond the detention basins will not happen as a part of this project. We will need our financial and maintenance commitment to the partners in the next few months. Staff intent is to develop a recommended motion at our next committee meeting on June 1st for approval at June 12th Board Meeting. As of now, partners are planning to attend the June 1st committee meeting. Partners would also like to discuss rehabbing and long term maintenance needs for several of the ditches.
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6.D.4.b. West Fremont - FEMA BRIC
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A progress meeting occurred on 4/26 where six potential structural projects were briefly reviewed along with non-structural options. Improvements to the Farmland Levee will likely progress along with non-structural options. Weakness in the Fremont Cutoff ditch near the rail road/highway 30 crossings will be further investigated for potential improvements.
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6.D.4.c. Rawhide Creek Watershed - NRCS WFPO
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Progress meeting on 4/17 included updates on the status of potential alternatives and incremental analysis along with landowner and field work updates. Meetings with landowners have gone well and there are a few more that will be contacted via certified mail before field work resumes in May.
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6.D.6. LESHARA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
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Attached is an updated request #2 for $1,235.34. This leaves a balance of $58,819.35 of the $62,000 approved at the July 2021 Board Meeting.
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6.D.7. EROSION AND SEDIMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
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On 4/19 NRD was contacted by a landowner concerned about the installation of a underground tile outlet placed near his fence. Elliott met with the landowner, listened to his concerns and inspected the site.
The outlet was placed approximately 3-4 feet on the neighbor's property on newly graded surface. The work was not designed, certified, or cost-shared on by the NRD or NRCS. In regards to LB 474 (NE Erosion Sediment Control Act) the installation of storage terraces will reduce erosion on neighboring field the location of the tile outlet could affect the fence after runoff events. Elliott contacted the landowner to discuss the neighbors concerns. The landowner is willing to work at resolving the issue. Two scenarios that we're working through: extending the tile north to property line and existing tile outlet, or reshaping, armoring current outlet.
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7.A. Monitoring Well Equipment
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We have received three quotes for replacement of our outdated data logger equipment and cables. See attachment.
A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to approve the three quotes as attached from In-Situ totaling $5,110.60 for replacement of outdated Level Trolls for our monitoring wells.
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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
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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. |