October 2, 2014 at 8:30 AM - Projects Committee Meeting

Rationale: 
Stephen Wieser Platte Co. Flow Meter $     625.00
Shirley A Johannes Rev. Trust Colfax Co. W/S Basins $ 10,337.86
Committee discussion requested regarding future flow meter applications.

Rationale:  14-B-24 Patrick Ewert Flow Meter $    625.00
13-P-56 Myron Leffers Flow Meter $    493.50
14-P-38 Donald Yindrick Flow Meter $    535.00
14-C-20 Lewis Grotelueschen Flow Meter $    564.43
14-C-6 Jay Jedlicka Flow Meter $    594.50
14-S-7 Laverne Kadavy Flow Meter $    511.00
13-S-29 James Kubik Planned Graz. $ 3,345.55
14-B-17 John Krafka Flow Meter x 2 $ 1,250.00

TOTAL: $ 7,918.98

TREE PAYMENTS:
The 3 listed landowners had tree applications approved and were planted this Summer.  I thought they had been submitted to Projects committee in June for payment approval and it appears they were not.

Jeff Peterson 200 trees $ 196.00
Zac Bosley 600 trees $ 588.00
Charles Brezina 214 trees $ 209.72

TOTAL: $ 993.72

Rationale:  None

Rationale:  None

Rationale:  Michael Swanson Terraces & Tile $ 10,740.00
  -This project is directly above one of the upstream structures. 

Rationale:  None

Rationale:  We are currently evaluating Wahoo Creek Watershed work and funding we will have available for BMPs.  More information will be available at board meeting.

Rationale:  It is time to review Lands for Conservation applications for 2015 summer work.  Gottschalk has sent out a letter (attached) to potential cooperators who may be interested to apply by October 7th.  A recommended list will be presented for approval at the October 13th Board meeting. 

Rationale:  For several months now, the Board has been deliberating on whether or not we should continue to provide cost share to landowners for irrigation flow meters.  The District has made this practice available for over fifteen years as an incentive for landowners.  We since began requiring flow meters on all new high capacity wells for many years and now we are requiring meters in the Special Quantity Areas, which could require up to 300 new meters. Earlier this year, the Projects Committee debated dropping this practice under our SWCS program, as it was discussed that this should be considered just a normal expense to irrigate. We also have large grant matching requirements for land treatment practice in the Wahoo Creek Sand & Duck Creek, Cottonwood Creek and potentially next year in Shell Creek Watersheds. The growing demand for water meter cost share in recent years is using a substantial portion of our SWCP funds..  If we continue cost sharing, especially if we cost share in the Special Quantity Areas, our cost (at 50%) could exceed $200,000 in those special areas alone.  We have applied for an Environmental Trust Grant to assist landowners with the approximate 300 meters required, but will not know the grant outcome until early next year.  In the meantime, staff is recommending placing all new SWCP applications for flow meters on hold until the Board decides whether or not we should continue to provide cost share for this practice. 

Rationale:  None

Rationale:  At the September 8th Board Meeting, the Board approved assisting landowner Mark Luchsinger and Platte County with a grade control project to help protect the landowners land and the County bridge replacement.  Attached are letters mailed concerning LPNNRD's present involvement. Directors Hannah and Ruzicka attended the Platte County Supervisors Meeting on September 23 to discuss our potential assistance. 

Rationale:  We received the attached $3,000 invoice from EA Engineering for completing EPA 319 and NET grant applications for the next phase in the Shell Creek Watershed.  The Board authorized this work on August 11, 2014.

Rationale:  We received the attached progress report (98% complete) and a $3,382.50 invoice for work completed on the Shell Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan.  

Rationale:  We received a $6,150 invoice from JEO for work completed on the Wahoo Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan. The committee will be asked for a recommendation to pay. 

Rationale:  Meghan will give the most recent update on LPRCA activities.  Attached is information and a registration form for the November 6, 2014 LPRCA Summit.  Jill has e-mailed this to all Directors, but let us know if you wish to attend.

Rationale:  Meghan Sittler will present invoices for payment as approved in LPNNRD FY 2015 budget. 

Rationale:  Jeff Henson, JEO, will give an update on progress being made on our District-wide All Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Meetings have been scheduled October 9, 14 & 16 (see attached letter).

Rationale:  Butler County has requested our assistance to repair a road dam that we have on our list for working with the County on needed operation & maintenance (see attachment).  This structure was inspected with the County a couple of years ago and it was jointly determined that rock rip-rap was needed to protect the structure and road.  Director Hilger has since helped locate some free rip-rap, but there will still be costs for hauling and placement of both rip-and soil needed for the repairs.  The County has an $8,324.68 estimate to complete the work.  Committee discussion and a recommendation is requested. 

Rationale:  Directors and staff met on September 15 to discuss details for a proposed Interlocal Agreement with NGPC for operating the Wanahoo Park.  An update will be given. Attached is the most recent update on Wanahoo Park expenses.

Rationale:  The road over Wanahoo Dam is closed for 42 days for paving.  It is set to re-open in November