July 2, 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.B. Reports
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
Rationale:
Attached find Director Lawrence and Sabatka excuse of absence from the May Board Meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Directors Lawrence and Sabatka excuse of absence from the May 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:
July - Water Topic
August - IMP Presentation by DWEE |
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3.C. Amphitheater Update
Rationale:
Jovan has been in contact with Mr. Hansen's attorney and once the "Draft" agreement is approved, they will work to develop a final agreement. The main discussion points were outlined in his most recent email (Handout)
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3.D. Project RFPs
Rationale:
Several RFPs are planned:
- Wahoo Creek Watershed Structures (55, 77, and/or 84) - Cottonwood Creek 21-a Final Design and Engineering - Skull & Bone Creek Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment Total procurement is a two-month process. Discussion regarding funding and timing so we are not reviewing and approving multiple projects at the same time. |
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3.E. NARD 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Rationale:
The NARD Board of Directors approved amending the NARD 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to offer In-Plan Rollover Contributions and Rollover Transfer, effective November 1, 2026.
Attached is a resolution that needs to be approved and signed by Chair Sabatka.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve and authorize Chair Sabatka to sign the attached 457 Deferred Compensation Plan In-Plan Roth Amendment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.F. First Bank of Nebraska - Stuart Krejci
Rationale:
Stuart Krejci of First Bank of Nebraska Wahoo was present to discuss the opportunity to place our NPAIT funds at a local bank rather than deposited with NPAIT
Recommended Motion(s):
To look into additional deposit opportunities with Banking Institutions within the Lower Platte North NRD. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Potential Staffing Positions
Rationale:
Initial discussion is requested on three personnel topics:
1) NRCS Technical Assistance Position. This is the potential of a new position funded 50/50 with NRCS and housed out of the Wahoo office. 2) Part-time Office assistant (20-30 hrs per week) to assist with; Phone calls, Education Building rental process and administrative tasks. 3) Water Department Programs Specialist - Upon Daryl's retirement will create a need for a technician, a specialist or a new position to assist Nate such as a Water Programs Coordinator or similar position to help with his management duties |
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5.B. Creation of Personnel Sub-Committee
Rationale:
Board Chair will be naming a Personnel Sub-Committee to meet, discuss and make recommendations to the Executive Committee.
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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant will be available to review our May Financial Statements.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 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):
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. Sinking Funds
Rationale:
Attached find a listing of Lower Platte North NRD assigned sinking funds and balances.
Recommended Motion(s):
To move sinking funding monies from Joint Water Management East Fremont $440,000 to Districtwide Flood Reduction, move sinking fund monies from Water Studies $30,000 to Groundwater Sinking and remove the $100,000 cap. It was further recommended to move the $125,191 from Farm Bill Technical Assistance into the NRD General Fund and remove that line item. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.E. Budget Workshop
Rationale:
The Executive Committee set Monday, August 3rd 6:00 p.m. for the Budget Workshop.
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6.F. Budget and Levy Hearing
Rationale:
To hold the Budget Hearing Monday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. and Levy Hearing Monday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m, which is one hour prior to the scheduled Board Meetings.
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6.G. Preliminary Budget Review
Rationale:
A copy of our preliminary '27 Budget draft will be available as a handout for the committee's review. By July Committee we will have a more precise budget draft available as we lead into our August Budget Workshop.
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