October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM - Executive Committee Meeting

Rationale:  Attached find absence requests from Directors Bailey and Yosten:

July - Bailey - Irrigation not going well unsafe to leave
August - Bailey - Family Business hosted customer appreciation 
July - Yosten - Irrigating
August - Yosten - Hauling corn to Columbus, stuck in 

Rationale:  Management submitted Lower Platte North NRD's FY '27 approved budget to the State of Nebraska last week and ahead of the September 30th deadline.  I would like to thank the directors and staff for their input and work on the preparation developing the budget while once again, maintaining a level tax asking for the 11th straight year.

Rationale:  We continue to work with NDOT and M.E. Collins to install access drive off Hwy 109.

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Staff has continued developing concepts for improvements to the detention basin located in front of the NRD office. The project is included in the District’s recently approved Wahoo Creek Section 319 grant, which includes up to $100,000 for detention basin improvements. A draft design-build RFP has been prepared that could address drainage improvements, landscaping/water quality features, an educational boardwalk and observation area, and interpretive signage.

Staff will review the draft concept and RFP with the Committee and is seeking guidance on the project scope and whether to continue toward soliciting proposals. No action to advertise the RFP is necessary at this time, and the item could be brought back to the Committee and Board in October if additional discussion is desired.

Rationale:  The public information request form has been updated. The update includes clarification around fee requirements for staff time, a signature section, and has been made as a fillable PDF. See Attached. 

Rationale:  Our November Board Meeting is Monday, November 9th. We are working Schuyler High School on the logistics. 

Rationale:  Dean Edson informed the NARD Board of Directors at yesterday's meeting he will be retiring 1/1/27.  NARD has an accepted procedure moving forward on hiring Dean's successor.

Rationale:  Daryl Andersen has informed management he now has a set retirement date.  Daryl's last day of employment with Lower Platte North NRD will be Friday, December 11, 2026.

As this date approaches, plans will be made to host an open house honoring Daryl's time dedicated to LPNNRD.  Daryl's knowledge and experience will not be easily replaced and his leadership and vision of our Water Department will truly be missed.  Lower Platte North NRD is definitely better off today because of the professionalism, commitment and leadership Daryl has provided over the years.


 

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Rationale:  After being hired as LPN Water Technician, Aurora Alvarez is now performing the additional responsibilities of Water Specialist, thus, it is the recommendation of management to promote Ms. Alvarez to Water Specialist 1 with an annual salary increase of $5,000.

Rationale:  Grant will be available to discuss the August Financial Report. We will not approve the financial statement until after we receive our Annual Audit.