February 1, 2024 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. NARD Washington DC Annual Meeting
Rationale:
The NARD Annual Washington DC meeting is scheduled for March 16-20, 2024. Registration deadline is March 1st. (see attachments)
Recommended Motion(s):
To send up to two Directors and two Staff to the NARD Annual Washington DC Meeting - March 16-20, 2024 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.B. Reports
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2.B.1. NARD Legislative Conference
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
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3.B. Monthly Education Program
Rationale:
Aaron Blank, Matthew Perrion, Jake Werner, Jehnsen Lebsock biologist with NE Game and Parks Fisheries will be present at the Board Meeting to give an update on Lake Wanahoo Fisheries.
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3.C. New Office Building - Update
Rationale:
As per our existing contract, JEO is finalizing construction bid documents and preparing to go to bid the first week of February. Plans are to provide a four week bid window with all bids to be submitted for a March 7th bid opening.
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3.D. FEMA Closeout and Payment
Rationale:
FEMA informed us last week the closeout on our Wanahoo repairs is complete payment is being processed. This closeout completes our downstream Wanahoo repair from the 2019 storm event. We are still working with FEMA on closing out or remaining projects.
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3.E. Director Computer Stipend
Rationale:
Discussion is requested on our current director's computer stipend.
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3.F. JEDI Funding Update
Rationale:
Gottschalk will update the committee on the Governor's proposed budget (LB 1412) and how it would potentially affect our Wahoo Creek funding.
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3.G. Dodge County Tax Correction
Rationale:
Dodge County notified the NRD of a Tax Roll Correction for Fremont Mall LLC (Hy-Vee) for the years 2019 and 2020. The NRD portion to be returned is $1,179.49. This amount will be withheld from our next disbursement.
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3.H. 2024 Election Certification
Rationale:
Just a reminder that all incumbents must file with the Secretary of State by February 15th and all other candidates must file by March 1st.
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3.I. 414(h) Retirement Plan
Rationale:
The NARD board requested each district to have discussions with board members and employees about the possibility of raising the contribution levels for the NARD 414(h) Retirement Plan. Currently, the plan requires a 5.5% salary contribution from the employee and a 6.0% salary contribution by the employer, which is 11.5% of salary. The NARD recommendation is to consider a 1% increase for each the employee and employer. For this increase to be adopted, all 23 NRDs would need to give their approval.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Leave Payout
Rationale:
Franzen's last day of employment was January 17th and Schomer's last day was January 26th. Our policy states the NRD will pay employees unused annual leave time and any hours over 360 for sick leave.
Attached is a breakdown for each employee.
Recommended Motion(s):
to pay Noah Franzen $1,298.08 and Bret Schomer $18,802.17 for unused leave time less deductions of retirement, taxes and any supplemental insurance. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.B. Water Resources Specialist
Rationale:
We are currently advertising for a Water Resources Specialist. Resumes are due Thursday, February 8th.
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5.C. Operation and Maintenance Technician
Rationale:
Advertising has started for an Operation and Maintenance Technician. Resumes are due Friday, February 16th.
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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant will be available to reivew the December Financial Statements.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Financial Reports as presented 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):
Motion to approve Managers Time and Expense Sheets- Attachment 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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