April 30, 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. GMDA Summer Meeting
Rationale:
The GMDA Summer Conference will be held in Lubbock, Texas July 21-23. A welcome reception on Tuesday evening and the conference kicking off Wednesday morning with a field trip on Wednesday and a full day of presentations on Thursday. Let staff know if you are interested in attending.
Recommended Motion(s):
To send up to two staff and two directors to the GMDA Summer Conference in Lubbock, TX July 21-23 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2.A.2. 2026 Water and Natural Resources Tour
Rationale:
Registration is now open for the 2026 Water and Natural Resources Tour. Join the Nebraska Water Center and Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District June 22 through 24 as we explore the Republican Basin. Registration includes all meals, hotel, commercial transportation, on-board refreshments, and activities from Monday evening through Wednesday at 4 pm. The tour will begin and end in McCook, Nebraska, with transportation provided from Lincoln for interested attendees. $390 per person, single occupancy room $330 per person, double occupancy room |
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2.A.3. 2026 NRD Basin Tour
Rationale:
2026 NRD Basin Tour - June 8-9
This year we will be touring the proposed Perkins County Canal in the South Platte River Basin and learn how it will be tied into the existing canal and storage systems. The tour will begin in North Platte, NE, on June 8th. Registraiton deadline is Wednesday, May 13th. Please let staff know if you are interested in attending.
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2.B. Reports
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Director Lawrence absence from the March 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:
May - Dillon Kuehn - Water Strategies
June - Financial Review July - Water Topic August - IMP Presentation by DWEE |
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3.C. NARD Representative
Rationale:
Director Hilger is stepping down as Lower Platte North NRD representative on the NARD Board.
A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to appoint a LPNNRD Director to fill his vacancy on the NARD Board. |
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3.D. LPN Recreation Season
Rationale:
April is a big month for preparing our recreation areas for the upcoming recreation season. There are several new projects planned for Wanahoo, which are being discussed through the Operations Committee. Rich arrived for another season as on-site Lead Wanahoo Technician and will once again be living in the park until late October.
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3.E. Wanahoo Amphitheater Project
Rationale:
Attached is a draft of the short-term agreement related to the Amphitheater project.
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4. Equipment
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4.A. New Computer
Rationale:
The assistant manager's laptop is failing. A replacement laptop and docking station was quoted at $3,827. Plan is to replace ASAP and budget for any additional computer needs next fiscal year.
Recommended Motion(s):
To purchase new laptop and docking station at an estimated cost of $3,827. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.B. Water Department Tablet
Rationale:
The Water Department needs to update one tablet and add one additional tablet for the upcoming summer sampling/field season. The cost of the tablets are $249.99/each, along with a monthly cell service charge of $42.81.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the purchase of two new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G tablets for the Water Department at a cost of $500.00 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Nate Dorsey - Assistant Water Resources Manager
Rationale:
Nate's first day was Monday April 27th. Nate will spend the next few weeks getting to know the goals and objectives of our Water Department and studying for his Water Technician certification.
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5.B. 2026 Cost of Living and Merit Adjustments
Rationale:
The federal cost of living increase for 2026 was 2.8%. In past years, we have offered a cost of living and a merit salary increase to our staff. Last year the combined totaled 5%. The cost of living is applied to all full-time staff members and the merit portion is awarded as follows: Far Exceeds Expectations - 100% of merit %, Exceeds Expectations = 75% of merit %, Meets Expectations = 25% of merit and Below Expectations = No merit increase.
Since assuming the role of General Manager, my philosophy on "Cost of Living" and merit increases has remained the same...Take the total approved percentage rate increase divided our total number of full-time employees and provide the exact same salary increase for ALL staff rather than calculating a percentage of current salary. I believe this is a much more equitable form of compensation as the cost of a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread or gallon of gas is the same to all employees. By doing this over the past 9 years, the salary gap between highest and lowest paid employees has greatly diminished. Management is recommending a combined total of 5% potential increase (2.8% COLA & 2.2% merit) for a total of $72,000 to be divided equally between all full-time employees. As in previous years, these changes would take effect 7-1-26.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 5% cost of living/merit increase based on our total salaries from FY35-26 which totals $72,000 effective 7-1-26 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
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
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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