January 6, 2026 at 11:00 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 Legislative Conference
Rationale:
The NARD Legislative Conference will be held January 27-28 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. See attached draft agenda.
I have the following directors registered: Andrew Tonnies and Bob Hilger Please let Breunig know if you would like to be registred.
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2.A.2. NACD Annual Meeting
Rationale:
The 2026 NACD Annual Conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas February 14-18th. Early Registration Deadline is January 26th.
We typically send two staff members and two directors to this out-of-state meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve up to two staff and two directors to attend 2026 NACD Annual Conference Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.A.3. NARD Washington DC Annal Meeting
Rationale:
The NARD Annual Washington DC Meeting will be held March 28 - April 1st. We typically send two staff and two directors to the annual meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve up to two directors and two staff attend the NARD Annual Washington DC Conference March 28-April 1, 2026. 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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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
Rationale:
Attached find absence request from the following:
September - Lawrence - Medical Illness October - Harders - Grandson School Event November - Sabatka - Mother-in-law passed away November - Meduna - Business with Pioneer
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the following Directors absence requests: Lawrence from September; Sabatka and Meduna from November Board Meeting. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.B. Monthly Education Program
Rationale:
Kyle Overturf - Annual Audit - January Board Meeting
Olsson Associates — February Board Meeting JEO - Rawhide WFPO and East Fremont Drainage — March Board Meeting |
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3.C. Morse Bluff Project
Rationale:
Staff are working with Mainelli Wagner to answer questions from DWEE so they can prepare a funding agreement.
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3.D. Mike Sotak
Rationale:
I was made aware over the weekend of the sudden passing of Mike Sotak. Mike was a large part of what we do here at Lower Platte North and we will definitely miss his presence, knowledge and experience. I have spoken with Connor Kelly and he assures me he and his team with Houston Engineering will continue their work with us and he will be meeting with me soon. Our sincere condolences go out to Mike's family during this difficult time.
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3.E. Board Meeting and Committee Meeting Decorum
Rationale:
Attached is a copy of our Rules of Conduct Public Participation at LPNNRD Board Meeting that was approved at the October 2008 Board Meeting.
Staff is recommending adding a public meeting decorum, requiring all public and guests be seated in the provided public/guest seating area while attending meetings.
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3.F. Potential Amphitheater
Rationale:
The Chair-appointed Wanahoo Amphitheater sub-committee met in December and their remarks were shared with the Operations Committee. The sub-committee, while not unanimously in favor of an amphitheater on the Wanahoo property, if built, the sub-committee is unanimously in favor of the new Southeastern location.
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3.G. 2026 Election Certification
Rationale:
Candidate Filing Dates -
Incumbent Filing Dates — January 5, 2026 — February 17, 2026 Nonincumbent Filing Dates — January 5, 2026 -- March 2, 2026 The following directors are up for re-election: SubDistrict 1 - Lon Olson - 4 years SubDistrict 1 - Anthony Hanson - 2 years SubDistrict 2 - John Goldsberry - 4 years SubDistrict 3 - David Saalfeld - 4 years SubDistrict 4 - Chris Yosten - 4 years SubDistrict 5 - Mark Seier - 4 years SubDistrict 6 - Joe Birkel - 4 years SubDistrict 7 - Ryan Engel - 4 years SubDistrict 8 - Jerry Johnson - 4 years SubDistrict 9 - Duane Johnson - 4 years At Large - Thomas McKnight - 4 years |
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Kaitlyn Bargen
Rationale:
After starting their family, Kaitlyn and her husband Joel made the decision she will be staying home with their son Jack. A final date of employment will be determined after I meet with Kaitlyn either later this week or next. We may have a final date by next week's board meeting. If so, there would be a motion at that time to accept her resignation.
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5.B. Assistant Water Manager Position
Rationale:
Daryl Anderson has informed me he plans to retire later this year. With this transition coming, I am recommending we proceed to fill the upcoming Water Department Water Specialist opening with an Assistant Water Department Manager. Plans would be to have this individual move into the Water Manager role upon Daryl's retirement, at which time we would look to hire either a Water Technician or Water Specialist.
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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 Exectuive Committee.
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):
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. Annual Audit Report
Rationale:
Kyle Overturf has notified us that he has received the compliance supplement for our Single Audit and would be able to present the draft audit at our January Board Meeting.
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