August 29, 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 Fall Conference
Rationale:
Reminder that the NARD Fall Conference is September 22 - 24 in Kearney. See attachment for details.
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2.B. Reports
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Director Absence Policy
Rationale:
At the November 13, 2023, Board Meeting a motion was made to modify the current Director Absence policy and add up to two zoom and two business related absences along with existing medical excused absences.
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3.B. Directors Absence
Rationale:
Attached find Ryan Sabatka's absence from the July Board Meeting (vacation).
Last month the following absences were reviewed. April Yosten- Dr. Appointment in Omaha May Bailey - Planting Yosten - Planting June Bailey - Planting Hilger - Alfalfa Harvest D. Johnson - Replanting Yosten - Farming Saeger - Out of Town (Zoom) Meduna - Planting The following motion was made at the August Board Meeting - Saalfeld made the motion, seconded by Lawrence, to approve Directors Yosten (April - Dr. Appointment) and Saeger (June - zoom) absences. Motion carried on consent agenda.
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3.C. Monthly Education Program
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3.D. New Office Update
Rationale:
Discussion regarding 428 equipment/generator and vehicle storage building for the new office.
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3.E. Sub-District #8 Vacancy
Rationale:
Discussion is requested on determining how we wish to proceed following director Kavan's resignation
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3.F. Long Range Plan
Rationale:
Please review the attached Long Range Plan. Approval of the plan will come from Operations Committee
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3.G. FEMA Disaster Declaration
Rationale:
A declaration of disaster was declared by FEMA for Saunders County. We can now proceed with an application to repair our Lake Wanahoo damage. Federal assistance will be 75% cost-share allowing us to begin repairs below the dam and in the park.
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3.H. Wahoo Creek Update
Rationale:
Easement update on ingress/egress
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3.I. November Board Meeting
Rationale:
The November Board Meeting will be held in Schuyler on Monday, November 11th.
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3.J. NARD Resolutions
Rationale:
Discussion can take place on the attached two resolutions that will be presented and voted on at the NARD Conference later this month.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Brueggemann Leave Payout
Rationale:
Brueggemann's last day of employment was August 23rd. Our policy states the NRD will pay employees unused annual leave time and any hours over 360 for sick leave. (see attachment)
Recommended Motion(s):
To pay William Brueggemann $6,859.71 of 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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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant reviewed the Draft July Financial Statement. We will not approve until after we receive the Annual Audit.
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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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6.D. Budget and Set Property Tax Rate
Rationale:
As discussed at last month's Board Meeting, our plan is to once again maintain the same tax ask of $3,480,715 as it has been in the past eight years. Our total expenses are $14,085,324.
Attached find a breakdown of 2024 Valuation by each County. Due to increased valuations, we will be lowering our tax levy from .028652 to .025767 to support our previously approved budget of $14,085,324. A motion will be needed at Board Meeting - To approve the State Budget that includes total expenditures of $14,085,324 with a tax levy rate of .025767 for a tax asking of $3,480,715. |
