December 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM - Executive Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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2. MEETINGS
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2.A. Pending
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2.A.1. Legislative Conference
Rationale:
Please let Breunig know if you are interested in attending the Legislative Conference. The registration deadline is January 5th
Hilger - Full Registration Johnson, J. - Full Registration Saeger - Tuesday Only
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2.B. Reports
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
Rationale:
Attached find absence requests from Duane Johnson for September (Harvest), October (Covid) and November (Harvest) Board Meetings.
Absences requests were emailed to the following Directors: Goldsberry, Kavan, Lawrence, Thompson and Yosten. Goldsberry responded that he forgot and had no excuse.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the absence request received from Duane Johnson for October Board Meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.B. Water Leaders Academy
Rationale:
Director Tonnies was informed about the Water Leaders Academy and submitted an application for 2024. Staff member, Will Brueggemann, was also approved to attend the 2024 academy. The board has approved one Water Leaders Academy for 2024 and would need to approve an additional one if we were to have two attend in 2024. The total cost is $ 3,000 per attendee.
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3.C. Monthly Education Program
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3.D. Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy, Lausterer Retainer Agreement
Rationale:
Attached find the one-year retainer agreement for our legal services with Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy & Lausterer. The monthly rate of $500 is the same as last year and will terminate just prior to the first regular meeting in January 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
To authorize Chair Thompson to sign the retainer agreement with Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy and Lausterer effective January 1, 2024 to January 2025 as attached. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.E. 2024 Election Certification
Rationale:
The 2024 Election Certification documents are attached.
The filing deadlines are: incumbents must file by February 15th and all other candidates must file by March 1st. All documents must be filed with the Secretary of State.
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3.F. New Office Update
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3.G. Tuition Reimbursement Payment
Rationale:
Drew Ten Bensel has completed his last four hours to complete his Master's Degree this past semester. His degree is from the University of Wisconsin where the price per credit hour is $ 800, the cost per hour at UNL is $ 357. Our policy states we will pay up to 6 credit hours per semester.
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3.H. Highway 77/92 & Highway 109 Intersection
Rationale:
There are utilities to deal with in the new Round-About area on the Wanahoo dam. These utilities need to be removed, sealed/filtered, diaphragmed to prevent seepage and material movement in the event of a flood event. NDOT is dealing with water, sanitary & storm water utilities that are in the footprint of the construction. The City of Wahoo will deal with electrical & gas. JEO is working with the City of Wahoo. The staff met with John Petersen of JEO to discuss a contract for the remaining utilities. That contract proposal is attached. John Petersen met with DNR Dam Safety to get more clarity on what should be done. He has not spoken to NDOT. Windstream says the District can do design and construction of a diaphragm around their lines.
The bidding & contract aspects can get really messy if it's piggybacked on NDOT's bid package. The Operations Committee has discussed this issue and will have a recommendation on the JEO proposal.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Personnel Changes
Rationale:
Noah Franzen - Water Specialist, has accepted a position with the Lincoln Police Department and will be leaving LPNNRD with a last day of January 17, 2024
Bret Schomer - Wanahoo Supervisor/Water Specialist, has accepted a Natural Resource Specialist position with USACE with a last day of service the end of January - Mid February. |
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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant will be available to review the November Financial Statement with the Executive Committee.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the November Financial Reports as attached. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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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.C. Accounts over 90 Days
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