June 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled.
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1.A. Meeting Notice
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1.B. Inform Public on Location of Copy of “Open Meeting Act”
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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2.A. Introductions
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3. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. Comments - Advisors/Guests
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4.A. Guest Comments
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4.B. NRCS Report
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4.C. NARD Report
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4.D. NRC Report
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4.E. Managers Report
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4.F. Education Program
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5. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. Report of Standing Committees
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6.A. Executive Committee - Action as Required
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6.A.1. MEETINGS
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6.A.1.a. Pending
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6.A.2. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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6.A.2.a. Directors Absence
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None
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6.A.2.b. Bob Weaver
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6.A.2.b.1. Monthly Conference Call and Update
Rationale:
The monthly Weaver conference call will be held the first week of June
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6.A.2.b.2. Monthly Bill
Rationale:
The May Weaver bill will be attached to these minutes when received
Recommended Motion(s):
*To pay the May Weaver bill in the amount of $3,300 and bill Lower Platte South and Papio NRDs their share Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.2.b.3. Annual Increase in Monthly Fees
Rationale:
On an annual basis we consider increasing Bob Weavers monthly fee. The past three years we have allowed close to 3% ($100/month). Our current rate is $3,300/mo. so a 3% increase equates to $99. Weaver has asked to have the monthly fee increased to $4,000 per month (21% increase) which is attached to the Executive Committee Minutes.
Recommended Motion(s):
To increase the monthly Weaver maximum fee by $100 to a total of $3,400 per month beginning July 1, 2015 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.2.c. Monthly Education Program
Rationale:
Meghan Sittler will give a program on Alliance Funding at the monthly board meeting. A full presentation was given at Projects Committee who asked that a condensed version be given to the entire board.
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6.A.2.d. CCEI Lawsuit
Rationale:
The Court of Appeals has upheld the ruling of the district court in favor of CCEI in the suit they had filed against us. Jovan Lausterer attended the Executive Committee meeting to discuss where we go from here.
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the court ruling and not appeal the CCEI Lawsuit Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.2.e. NWRA Dues
Rationale:
For the past three years there has been much discussion on NRD dues for NWRA (Nebraska Water Resources Association). Attached to the Executive Committee Minutes find the current and proposed dues structure.
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6.A.2.f. Legal Counsel at Board Meeting
Rationale:
Jovan will not be able to attend the May board meeting, Maureen Freeman-Caddy from the firm will fill in his absence.
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6.A.3. EQUIPMENT
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6.A.4. PERSONNEL
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6.A.4.a. Staff Performance Appraisals
Rationale:
Performance Appraisals for all full-time employees have been completed and were discussed at the 5-26-15 Personnel Sub Committee. A copy of the Sub Committee Minutes are attached to the Executive Committee Minutes.
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept and place on file all employee evaluations that were reviewed and discussed by the Personnel Sub-Committee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.4.b. Recommendations for F.Y. 2016 Salary Adjustments
Rationale:
The following four motions were approved by the Personnel Sub-Committee and Executive Committee.
Base Increase
Adjust Salaries to Meeting Entry Level All Employees should at minimum be earning the entry level wage for their position. We currently have two employees who are below this threshold.
Adjust to "Year 2 of 3" Step Implementation The direction that the Board gave last year was to fund a portion of the cost to implement the 9-step system over the next three years.
Due to employment changes the net budget effect for salaries is an increase of .96% for next fiscal year ($1,126,215 in F.Y. 15 - $1,137,068 in F.Y. 16) Recommend Step Advances for F.Y. 16
Recommended Motion(s):
1. To approve a 2.5% across the board salary increase for all employees for F.Y. 16.; 2. To make salary adjustments so that all employees are at or above the entry level wage for their position; 3. To fund “Year 2 of 3” for implementation of the 9-Step system at a cost of $20,941; 4. To make the following step advances for F.Y. 2016: Oaklund to Step 4, Thompson to Step 5, Breunig to Step 6. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.4.c. New Position Water Technician
Rationale:
The Personnel Sub-Committee discussed needing an additional employee prior to the Colfax/Platte Special Quantity Sub-Area going on line. Management is suggesting creation of a “Water Technician” position that would have a lower educational requirement and command a lower salary than our Water Specialist positions to fill this need. Staff was directed to assemble information for the committee looking at a January 1, 2016 start time. |
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6.A.4.d. Employee Recognition
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The Personnel Sub-Committee reviewed employee recognition nominations with individuals being agreed upon for each of the four award areas. Committee members and the board chair will present the awards at the June 7 Recognition Picnic. |
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6.A.4.e. Manager Evaluation
Rationale:
Directors will be given the Manager Evaluation at Committee Meetings and are asked to turn them in to Director Saalfeld at Board Meeting Monday, June 8th. Saalfeld will assemble the evaluations for review by the Personnel Sub-Committee. |
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6.A.5. FINANCE
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6.A.5.a. Approval of Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
* To approve the April Financial Reports as distributed to all board members Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.5.b. Approval of Managers Time and Expense Sheets
Recommended Motion(s):
* To approve the Managers Time and Expense Sheets as attached to the Executive Committee Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.5.c. Accounts over 90 Days
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6.A.5.d. Union Bank Note Payment
Rationale:
It is time to make our annual payment to Union Bank for the Wanahoo Note. Current Balance $2,521,466.73 June 2015 payment 350,000.00 New Balance $2,171,466.73
Recommended Motion(s):
To make payment of $350,000 to Union Bank for note #1606489 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.5.e. Interest Payment to Union Bank
Rationale:
The semi-annual interest payment on the Union Bank Note is due in June. For auditing purposes the interest will be paid up to June 30, 2015.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the semi-annual interest payment of $66,924.41 to Union Bank Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.5.f. Bruno Loan Payoff
Rationale:
It was budgeted to payoff the Bruno Rural Water Loan this fiscal year.
Recommended Motion(s):
To make payment of $157,141.76 to USDA - Rural Development to pay off the Bruno Rural Water Line Loan Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.5.g. Budget
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6.A.5.h. Budget Hearings
Rationale:
For budgeting the following dates and time are recommended: Budget Workshop August 5 5:00 pm Budget Hearing August 10 5:00 pm Hearing to set Levy September 14 5:00 pm
Recommended Motion(s):
* To set the Budget Hearing for August 10 at 5:00 pm and set the Hearing to set Property Tax Levy for September 14 at 5:00 pm Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.5.i. Colfax County Tax Refund
Rationale:
Colfax County has informed us that in 2010 Cargill Meat Solutions protested their property tax amount. The court has ruled in Cargill's favor and the county is asking political sub divisions to refund collected taxes back to the county. The total award was $320,308.60 of which LPNNRD owes $8,101.01. A copy of correspondence from the county is attached to the Executive Committee Minutes.
Recommended Motion(s):
To make payment of $8,101.01 to Colfax County for the Cargill Meat Solutions tax refund with the payment being made in July 2015 and this amount being reflected in the F.Y. 16 budget Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B. Education, Operations & Rural Water Systems Committee - Action as Required
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6.B.1. WILD NE/CREP REPORT
Rationale:
Nothing to report.
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6.B.2. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
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6.B.2.a. O & M Crew
Rationale:
The O & M Crew have been planting trees, building maintenance items, staining the shelters at Czechland Lake and shredding areas of the Wanahoo Recreation area. We will start watershed dam inspections soon.
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6.B.2.b. Tree Program
Rationale:
Tree planting was completed in between all rain days. Staff planted 8,345 trees and shrubs. There are some remaining conifers in the tree cooler.
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6.B.2.c. Wanahoo SRA
Rationale:
Operations at Wanahoo are going well with new superintendent Jason Gabel. The Memorial Day weekend was very good with camping income at $2,938 and visitation at 1,783. Informational signs/boards were installed near the boat ramp, shower building and east entrance.
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6.B.2.d. National Guard Camp Flooding
Rationale:
Heavy rainfall in the Lincoln area May 6th & 7th caused the Salt Creek watershed to flood. Heavy flooding occurred in the Ashland area causing action to take place at the Fuse Plug levee on the south end of the National Guard Camp. Clark Construction was notified to be on location in case the sand levee needed to be excavated to allow flood water into the Platte River. Clark did remove the sand levee at the end of the day. An invoice of $4,107.50 from Clark Construction is attached for the removal of the sand levee at the National Guard Camp.
Recommended Motion(s):
* To pay Clark Construction $4,107.50 for the removal of the sand levee at the National Guard Camp during the flooding of May 7th. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.2.e. Haying of Wildlife Areas/Recreation sites
Rationale:
There is approximately 195 acres to be hayed on the Wanahoo property starting July 16th and completion date of August 30. The District would advertise for three weeks with bids due June 30. Staff intends to skip a year on the Czechland and Homestead sites as they have been hayed the past three years.
Recommended Motion(s):
* To advertise the hay harvest on the Wanahoo property and to accept bids by June 30. Bids will be accepted by the acre. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.2.f. FY 2016 Budget Review
Rationale:
A first glance at the 2016 FY Budget, please review.
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6.B.3. ROCK AND JETTY
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6.B.3.a. Payments
Rationale:
There are no request for payment this month. To date we have spent $2,627.50 from the Rock & Jetty budget line.
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6.B.4. EROSION & SEDIMENT RULES & REGULATIONS
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6.B.4.a. Erosion Sediment Complaint
Rationale:
A potential complaint has arose in Platte County just south of Newman Grove. Heimann and Schomer will investigate this complaint this summer. The complainant Kenny Nelson is concerned about sediment coming from Barry Johnson's property.
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6.B.5. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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6.B.5.a. Information
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6.B.5.a.1. Radio & Web Ads
Rationale:
We have been running ads promoting outdoor recreation areas & the improvements at Czechland Lake.
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6.B.5.a.2. Recognition Banquet
Rationale:
The 2015 Recognition Banquet will be held June 7 at Czechland Lake. The schedule is:
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6.B.5.a.3. ThinkTank Workshop
Rationale:
Thompson attended a one-day workshop on social media and communications at UNL on May 19.
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6.B.5.b. Education
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6.B.5.b.1. Spring Conservation Sensation
Rationale:
The Spring Conservation Sensation was held May 6 with ~390 students attending. Due to weather, we had to move to the Saunders County Fairgrounds. Despite the weather and tight quarters, evaluations were very good. "Favorite activity" and "learned the most at" questions on the evaluations got a large variety of responses, which showed that we had a very good mix of activities this year. Two stations were substitutes for activities that only work well outside, and they were rated so highly we will likely add them to next year's event.
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6.B.5.b.2. St. Wenceslaus Field Day
Rationale:
Because registration filled up so quickly for Spring Conservation Sensation this year, St. Wenceslaus was not able to attend. We helped them organize a Field Day at Lake Wanahoo on May 12 instead. With the number of students and parent volunteers, we were able to do "live" fishing and students had very good luck catching bass and bluegill. NRD staff also did "Lake Ecosystems" and geo-caching activities with the students. Teachers said they may make this an annual event.
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6.B.5.b.3. David City Award
Rationale:
The LPNNRD received an award from the David City FFA for supporting ag education. The plaque will be displayed in the office.
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6.B.5.b.4. Shell Creek Scholarship
Rationale:
We have one application for the Shell Creek Scholarship from Parker Wallin.
Recommended Motion(s):
* Award Shell Creek Scholarship to Parker Wallin Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.5.c. Computer
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6.B.5.c.1. Board Room Computer Replacement
Rationale:
Our current board room computer is a "hand-me-down" and is near the end of its useful life. We are looking at low-cost replacement options.
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6.B.6. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
Rationale:
- Read meters and collected samples for May - Should have results by Board Meeting - Printing and sending current billing statements - Tyler Benal attended Water Operators 4 course in Beatrice last week - Submitted State required Rural Water Current Operating Budget - Submitted State required Rural Water Department audit - Updating Rural Water Dept. inventory
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6.C. Water Committee - Action as Required
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6.C.1. REGULATORY
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6.C.1.a. GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
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6.C.1.a.1. Variance Request Penalty
Rationale:
Variance Request Penalty for Violation of LPNNRD R&R. This would apply to the ranking criteria and the issuance for new irrigated acres. Need to establish a policy on this. Options that were previous discussed included:
Committee members discussed this and reviewed the rules from the Upper and Lower Republican NRD's (see attached). Middle Republican NRD is in the process of updating their rules and these were not available on-line. Directors preferred to follow rules of URNRD but to develop a 'Violation of LPNNRD policy' which would also include transfers, ranking criteria for variance requests, and cost share programs.
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6.C.1.a.2. Variance Request in the Hydrologically Connected Area (Limited Development Area)
Rationale:
No new applications were received in the Hydrologically Connected Area.
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6.C.1.a.3. Variance Requests in the Non-Hydrologically Connected Area (Normal Development Area)
Rationale:
No new applications were received in the Non-Hydrologically Connected Area.
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6.C.1.a.4. Variance Requests in the Restricted Development Areas
Rationale:
No new applications were received in the Restricted Development Area.
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6.C.1.a.5. Well Permit Program
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6.C.1.a.5.A. Well Permits Approved
Rationale:
Wells Permits Approved: 1
The total number of approved permits for 2014 is 26 Location of Approved Well Permits for 2014: Correct as of 5/27/2015
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6.C.1.a.5.B. Tyler Bruhn Extension Request
Rationale:
Tyler Bruhn is asking for a year extension to LPNNRD Well Permit LPN-014-1525; a pond well permit appoved 5/29/2014. The permitted location is in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of S30-17-9E, Fremont Subarea (HCA), Dodge County. The well will be used to maintain a level suitable to for wildlife habitat in and around the pond. A copy of the committee motion from 4/30/2014 is attached. LPNNRD Policy on Pond Wells in the HCA:
Recommended Motion(s):
* To approve a 90 day extension to LPNNRD Well Permit LPN-014-1525 in the SW 1/4, SW 1/4 of Section 30-T17N-R9E, Fremont Subarea (HCA), Dodge County. If well is not drilled in 90 days from the June 8th, 2015 Board Meeting, the permit will expire and a new application will have to be submitted Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.1.a.5.C. Clay Heavican Pond/Stock Well Application
Rationale:
Clay Heavican has submitted a well permit application for a pond/stock well permit in the SE1/4 NE1/4 S1-16-2E Octavia Subarea (HCA), Colfax County. The well will be used to provide water to approximately 30 head of cattle over the summer months, and to run water over a frozen pond for duck hunting in the winter. The expected annual water use will total 230,000 gallons. Attached are a section map, a map from 2011 showing the pond and well location, and the breakdown of the water usage. Water Usage: -Cattle: 164,200 gal -Pond: 65,800 gal
Recommended Motion(s):
* To approve a well permit for a stock well for Clay Heavican in the SE1/4, NE1/4, Section 1, T16N, R2E in the Octavia Subarea of Colfax County. If the pump delivers more than 50 gpm, then a flow meter and annual reporting to the LPNNRD will be required Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.1.a.6. Transfer of Irrigated Acres
Rationale:
Staff have worked on a transfer policy for irrigated acres, see attached document. Committee members reviewed the policy and recommended some changes for further review. Members also felt that the LPNNRD should develop a 'violation policy'.
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6.C.1.a.7. Special Quantity Subareas
Rationale:
Angle, Benal, Oaklund, and Schomer attended training class at McCrometer (Great Plains Meter) in Aurora on May 18, 2015 to become certified in the repair and maintenance of McCrometer flow meters. The LPNNRD meter maintenance program will inspect all flow meters but repair and maintenance will only be done on McCrometer meters within the Butler-Saunders SQS area. Funding for this program will be a new budget item under Water Programs. Field booklets with information page and aerial have been completed for SQS #1. Most landowners and/or tenant have returned ‘permission’ sheet to have personnel of LPNNRD get the water level from their well. Next goal is to complete review of each of the 30 sites in the field and inventory the required flow meters for these wells. This will be completed by the June Board meeting in case 'cease and desist orders' need to be issued.
Recommended Motion(s):
Staff has inspected all known irrigation systems in the Butler/Saunders SQS area in the past two weeks. Our Groundwater Management Rules and Regulations – Section R, Rule 3.1 Standard Controls require proper installation of a district approved Flow Meter (under Rule 2.4) by May 1, 2015. Unfortunately several irrigation systems do not have flow meters installed. Recommended motion: To issue “Cease and Desist Orders” to the following landowners and tracts for violation of Lower Platte North NRD Groundwater Management Area Rules and Regulations – Section R, Rule 3.1 and Rule 2.4, failure to properly install a district approved flow meter in the Butler/Saunders Special Quantity Sub-Area by May 1, 2015:
Well Reg # Landowner/Contact Meter? Remarks/comments
G-090143 Duane Ratkovec No meter ordered, Grosch, S.C. (Joe)
G-167693 Gary Vandenberg No space for meter
G-064779 Jamie Yindrick No space for meter
G-064172R Ernie Stara No Replacement well drilled last week
Grosch, S.C. (Joe)
G-058080 Randy Semrad No Electricity not hooked to well.
Well won’t be used in 2015.
G-169044 Duane Ratkovec No meter ordered, Grosch, S.C. (Joe)
G-064385 Duane Ratkovec No meter ordered, Grosch, S.C. (Joe)
G-074246 Duane Ratkovec No meter ordered, Grosch, S.C. (Joe)
G-062859 Ben Kastl No space for meter
G-135952 Gregg Fujan Yes Incorrect installation - 2” line with
Valve before the flow meter
G-059056R Robert T Shanahan No
G-055931 Tom Smaus No
G-055679 Ben Kastl No space for meter
G-055773 Duane Ratkovec No meter ordered, Grosch, S.C. (Joe)
G-140650 Daniel Kellner No meter ordered, Grosch, N.B. (Tracy)
• Standard letters will be sent to violators with the “Cease and Desist Order” informing them of the violation and the potential penalties.
• For owners who have a gap in the irrigation pipe (separating the well from the pivot) and have informed staff that they are waiting on dealer installation, no “Cease and Desist Order” will be issued until June 15. No order will be issued if the flow meter is installed by June 15.
• Any irrigation from a system that has received a Cease and Desist Order listed above and does not have a flow meter properly installed triggers immediate action and the LPNNRD Board authorizes staff and legal counsel to pursue legal action necessary to stop the violation. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.1.a.8. Lower Platte River Basin Water Management Plan Coalition (LPRBC)
Rationale:
The last technical meeting was held on May 12, 2015 in Ord at the LLNRD. Water Banking again was the central focus of the meeting.
The next basin managers meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2015. The second Basin Water Banking Workshop has been set for Thursday, June 18, 2015 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Community College - Columbus. |
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6.C.1.a.9. Voluntary Integrated Water Management Plan - LENRD and LPNNRD
Rationale:
Staff have been reviewing the "Potential Water Banking Strategies for the LPNNRD" and the "Voluntary Integrated Management Plan for the LPNNRD" both from Olsson Associates. After further review these will be presented to the Water Committee and Board for their review.
The latest draft of the Goals and Objectives from the Stakeholders Committee is attached. The next coordination meeting is scheduled for June 4 at 2:00 pm at Olsson's office in Lincoln.
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6.C.1.a.10. Cost Share Programs
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6.C.1.a.10.A. Irrigation Well Sample Kits
Rationale:
A couple of requests have been received since the last committee meeting. Oaklund will order kits, bottles, and supplies from HHS. Requested kits will be mailed in June. |
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6.C.1.a.10.B. Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Network (NAWMN)
Rationale:
The Order for NAWMN was picked up from Klein Sales & Service in Osceola on May 26th. The two ET gages were backordered and will be delivered via UPS in early June. Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educator in Colfax County, will pick up this equipment for delivery/installation to the producer’s site.
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6.C.1.a.11. Bellwood Phase 2 Area
Rationale:
For 2015 this is the thirteenth year for this Phase 2 Area. This area has been reduced from 32 sections to 21 sections. Staff will collect a water sample from a well in each of the eleven sections removed (now in Phase 1, like the rest of our district). These landowners/producers are encouraged to continue to sample their wells for the nitrate content in the irrigation water. |
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6.C.1.a.12. Richland - Schuyler Phase 2 Area
Rationale:
For 2015 this is the twelfth year of this Phase 2 Area. The 55 sections of this area will go into a Phase 3 Area September 1, 2015. Also effective September 1, 2015, the ten sections immediately north of this area will become a Phase 2 Area. These sections are: Township 18 North, Range 2 East, sections 31 to 36; Township 18 North, Range 3 East, sections 31 to 34. Staff will collect water samples from wells in these ten sections and continue sampling of some wells in the 55 sections that will go from a Phase 2 designation to Phase 3. An informational meeting will be planned for July to inform producers of these changes. |
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6.C.1.a.13. LPNNRD Certification
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6.C.1.a.13.A. LPNNRD Operator Certification Classes
Rationale:
There have been four more on-line test requests since the last committee meeting. Three of these have completed the test and a certification card was mailed.
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6.C.1.b. CHEMIGATION
Rationale:
For 2014 we had a total of 463 chemigation permits. Karen Rezac mailed the last reminder notice the week of May 18, 2015. The renewal deadline is June 1st. So far we have received 344 renewals and 39 new permit applications for a total of 383. Approximately 120 permits have not been renewed. |
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6.C.1.c. LIVESTOCK WASTE PERMITS
Rationale:
No new permit applications have been received from DEQ.
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6.C.2. GROUND WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.2.a.1. Well Estimates
Rationale:
One new well has been reviewed and approved by Gottschalk for decommissioning since the last Committee meeting.
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6.C.2.a.2. Plugged Wells
Rationale:
Two wells have been plugged, reviewed, and ready for cost share payment approval this month. See attached spreadsheet.
Recommended Motion(s):
*To approve cost share funds for Mitchell Heusinkvelt for a hand dug well for $592.73 and for Maquire Rev. Trust for an irrigation well for $485.36 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.b.1. Elkhorn Loup Model (ELM)
Rationale:
The training session to use the ELM MODFLOW model is still under review. Previous training was not user friendly since several layers of different software were required to run the model.
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6.C.2.b.2. Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment (ENWRA)
Rationale:
The southern flight lines in eastern Nebraska have all been flown. Full report is expected in late July. Katie Cameron has sent us an example of what the future transects will look like, see attached map.
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6.C.2.c. NEW MONITORING WELLS
Rationale:
The two ordered data loggers have been received. Oaklund and interns (training) have installed one of these in the Brazda well (Swedeburg subarea) that was drill in 2014. Oaklund (and Johannes?) will meet with Tracy McConnell of Grosch, N.B. to run camera to bottom of a well north of Richland. |
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6.C.2.d. GROUND WATER ENERGY LEVELS
Rationale:
The summary of results with the hydrographs have been mailed to landowners/producers in the Uplands, Todd Valley, and Platte Valley areas. Shell Creek information will be the next for mailing. Angle updated the hydrographs and forwarded this information to Thompson to place on the LPNNRD website. |
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6.C.2.e. FORMER ORDNANCE PLANT NEAR MEAD
Rationale:
The COE is having their open house and summer tour on May 27, 2015 starting at 4:30 pm. Due to the late notice and the same day and time as the Water Committee, the LPNNRD will not be represented.
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6.C.3.a. STATE LAKES, FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18, 2015
Rationale:
Toxic Algae NO LAKES are on “Health Alert” this week. It is DEQ policy that any lake that has microcystin levels over the established criterion of 20 ppb will be placed on “Health Alert” Status until such time that it has tested below 20 ppb for two continuous weeks. If a lake is under a Health Alert, signs will be posted recommending people avoid full body contact activities such as swimming, wading, skiing, jet skiing, etc. Non-contact activities such as boating, fishing, and camping are OK.
Bacteria EIGHT LAKES tested high for E. coli bacteria this week. E. coli levels measured above 235 colonies/100 ml of sample are considered a higher risk for illness when swimming. Considering the more rapid changes in bacteria conditions, signs are not posted with these higher levels although DEQ want's people to be aware and use their own judgment on their use. The Fremont State Lakes are part of this sampling network.
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6.C.4.a. LPNNRD WATER PROGRAMS BUDGET FY14-15
Rationale:
Future Potential Ground Water Studies:
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6.C.4.b. GMDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Rationale:
The Summer Session is scheduled for June 10-12, 2015 in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Planning has begun for the Annual Conference scheduled for January 6-8, 2016 in Sacramento CA. Angle will be heading this up.
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6.C.4.c. 2015 SUMMER INTERNS
Rationale:
The three summer interns (Reid Beranek, Mike Bougger, and Tommy Geisler) went to Upper Elkhorn NRD at O’Neill, for Natural Resources Ground Water Technician training and testing. Our interns need this training and license in order to sample wells and do chemigation inspections for the LPNNRD. |
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6.C.4.d. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Rationale:
No members of the general public were in attendance.
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6.C.4.e. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale:
With no further business, the Water Committee adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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6.D. Projects Committee - Action as Required
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6.D.1. SWCP
Rationale:
Gottschalk reviewed the attached SWCP spreadsheet and discussed our current status on expending funds for approved projects.
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6.D.1.a. SWCP Application Approvals
Rationale:
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6.D.1.b. SWCP Payments
Rationale:
14-S-10 Mark Kavan Flow Meter $ 600.00 $ 25,369.38
Recommended Motion(s):
* To approve the seven SWCP Payments totaling $25,369.38 as shown in the Projects Committee Miniutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.1.c. SWCP Cancellations
Rationale:
We will have a complete listing of 2014 SWCP cancellations for approval at June Board meeting.
Shell Creek Watershed: Louis Welch $7,915.31 W/S Basins SWCP:
Recommended Motion(s):
to cancel the listed approved projects. If producer is still interested in the conservation practice (except for FLOW METERS) they will need to re-apply. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.1.d. Cottonwood Creek Payments
Rationale:
None
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6.D.1.e. Sand/Duck Creek Approvals
Rationale:
We are no longer accepting applications for Sand and Duck Creek watershed as current grant will be closing March 2016.
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6.D.1.f. Sand/Duck Cost Share Payment
Rationale:
None
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6.D.1.g. Wahoo Creek Cost Share Approvals
Rationale:
None
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6.D.2.a.2. Interlocal Agreement with Colfax County
Rationale:
The Shell Creek Watershed Group desires to use a portion of their $87,000 Environmental Trust Grant to design creek stabilization projects in Colfax and Platte Counties. They have been working with Colfax County as a potential partner to complete a Colfax County bank stabilization project near County Road 10, just north of County Road H. The County is offering to provide $10,000 toward the $25,000 total project engineering costs. Since the SCWIG is not a formal entity, Colfax County cannot enter into an interlocal agreement with them to share this cost. Since LPNNRD is moving toward being the legal entity to help SCWIG accomplish their priorities and will soon be taking over their remaining grant fund, we have been asked to enter into the interlocal agreement with Colfax County. Until such time the grant is formally turned over to LPNNRD, SCWIG will reimburse us the $15,000. A draft interlocal agreement with Colfax County has been under review and a final document should be available by the June 8 Board Meeting for review and approval.
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6.D.2.b. Wahoo Creek Watershed - Water Quality Plan (PIP) Phase I
Rationale:
Staff met with JEO and Saunders County representatives on May 13 to review the plan and discuss future project priorities. Attached is JEO's recent $2,500 invoice and update for the Wahoo Creek Watershed Phase I that will be paid per LPNNRD policy. We will have paid $91,525 of our $120,000 contract amount with JEO. NDEQ will be invoiced for 100% reimbursement for this expense. |
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6.D.3. LOWER PLATTE RIVER CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
Rationale:
On May 7, a special partner meeting was held at LPSNRD to discuss the proposed LPRCA budget and review how project costs and dues are divided between the partners. A special subcommittee meeting was held on May 22 to review this in more detail. After that review, it was determined that the base dues divided equally by the partners is a fair way to share this expense, and beyond that each NRD can determine which LPRCA projects and programs that they want to participate with. This process has already been occurring for many years. Since 2006, LPNNRD has only contributed about 54% that Papio NRD has contributed and about 50% of what LPSNRD has contributed toward Alliance dues, programs and projects. Attached are the minutes from the May 22 meeting and the breakdown of each NRD's contributions to the Alliance since 2006.
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6.D.3.a. LPRCA Monthly Report
Rationale:
Meghan updated the committee on the status of Alliance activities during her budget presentation.
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6.D.3.b. FY 2015 Project Invoice
Rationale:
Attached is a $2,000 FY 2015 LPRCA Invoice for project activities previously approved in our budget. A committee recommendation for payment is requested.
Recommended Motion(s):
* To approve the $2,000 LPRCA invoice, as attached to the Project Committee Minutes, for expenses included in our approved FY 2015 budget Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.3.c. LPRCA FY 2016 Budget Presentation
Rationale:
Meghan Sittler gave the attached power point presentation about the Alliance and the proposed FY 2016 budget.
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6.D.3.d. LPRCA Budget Proposed Budget Review/Approval
Rationale:
Meghan discussed the draft proposed LPRCA FY 2016 budget items in detail and received many questions and input from the committee. The LPRCA proposed budget breakdown includes $58,046 that includes projects and programs that have have been previously approved and have a strong likelihood of being completed. There is also another $70,001 of potential expense that is pending, contingent on receiving outside funding assistance. Of this amount, $53,334 is toward ecosystem planning and projects including potential watershed water quality projects. Another $16,667 is for the possible implementation of recreation plan recommendations that include development/improvement of river access areas, education resources, and project grant applications. The committee felt that a portion of this total amount should be included in our FY 2016 budget in case these projects move forward. It was suggested to budget half of the $53,334 and all of the $16,667 for FY 2016. Meghan will present this budget to the full Board on June 8.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the proposed FY 2016 LPRCA Budget as attached to the Projects Committee minutes, that outlines $58,046 (shown in black) of highly anticipated expenses and an additional $43,334 for possible project /program expenditures Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.4. OTHER
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6.D.4.a. Army COE 205 Projects
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6.D.4.a.1. Fremont 205
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The Army COE has started the General Investigation Study for the Project which is to be completed by September, 2016.
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6.D.4.a.2. Schuyler 205
Rationale:
The Shell Creek 205 Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on May 21, 2015 with about 30 in attendance. Director Ruzicka and Mike Murren represented LPNNRD at this event
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6.D.4.a.2.A. Schuyler's Shell Creek Levee Construction Payment Request
Rationale:
As you recall, we budgeted $125,000 for the second payment to Schuyler for construction of the Shell Creek Levee. A recommendation to make this second payment is requested. The Board previously approved that our intent is to provide up to $600,000 assistance toward the Shell Creek project effort.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the second $125,000 payment to the City of Schuyler for construction of the Shell Creek Levee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.4.b. Shell Creek Landowner Levee Project Update
Rationale:
Director Bailey reported that the survey work and project plans have been completed. Hopefully, construction can begin later this year.
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6.D.4.c. All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Rationale:
Our Hazard Mitigation Plan Update has been approved subject to adoption (see attached letter). On May 29, JEO submitted an invoice totaling $2,608 for work completed as attached to the Projects Committee Minutes. This invoice will be paid as allowed by LPNNRD policy. As shown, we have expended $81,430 of JEO's approved $126,000 contract for HMP tasks. NEMA will be invoiced for 75% reimbursement on this expense.
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6.D.4.d. Platte Center Bank Stabilization Project Update and Request
Rationale:
Platte Center representative Mark Borchers was present to discus current and upcoming project status and present a new project request. For FY 2016, Platte Center is requesting assistance on Elm Creek Bank stabilization work totaling $22,631 as attached. We have $6,750 of FY 2015 budgeted funds that will not be expended in FY 2015.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve budgeting 50% cost share, up to a maximum of $11,315.50 assistance in FY 2016, for the Platte Center Elm Creek Bank Stabilization Project as attached to the Projects Committee Minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.4.e. Lower Platte North NRD Local Work Group
Rationale:
On April 29th, directors Olson, Kavan and Hilger and staff members Mountford and Bartek participated in the 2016 Local Workgroup meeting with NRCS staff and others. The group reviewed and gave guidance on federal program priority projects and areas for LPNNRD. Attached to the Projects Committee Minutes are the minutes of the work group meeting.
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6.D.4.f. Review of Projects Financial Statement/Draft FY16 Budget Review
Rationale:
The Projects Committee reviewed preliminary FY 2016 Project budget projections. As of April 30, we have expended 30.24% of the FY 2015 Projects Budget.
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6.D.5. WESTERN SARPY/CLEAR CREEK LEVEE REPORT
Rationale:
Levee segment #4 has instillation of the toe drain and rock placement on the top remaining. Segment #5 construction looks good as grading and mating are complete.
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7. Additional Action Items
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7.A. Shell Creek Scholarship
Rationale:
We have received an additional application for the Shell Creek Scholarship from Sandra Mariely Estrada-Gonzalez.
Recommended Motion(s):
Award the seconded Shell Creek Scholarship to Sandra Mariely Estrada-Gonzalez Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.B. e-Ads Wahoo Newspaper
Rationale:
The Wahoo Newspaper is offering an online ad program for their website, which receives 25,000+ page views per month. This would be supplemental to any print ads we run.
Recommended Motion(s):
to renew our online ads on the Wahoo Newspaper website, with a monthly rate not to exceed $150 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.C. Association for Conservation Information Conference
Rationale:
In the past Troy Thompson has attended the ACI Annual Conference that is scheduled for July 13-17 in Flagstaff, Arizona. This has proven to be a good source to keep current with new information and educational opportunities in the soil and water conservation area occurring across the country.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve one staff attending the ACI Annual conference July 13-17 in Flagstaff, AZ. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.D. Butler County Road Dam Assistance Payment
Rationale:
On October 13, 2014, the Board approved to partner with Butler County on repairing a road dam located west of the intersection of Road S and Road 38, on the south (also known as the Engle Road Dam). Our approved assistance was 50% of the total actual repair cost, up to a maximum of $4,171.34 assistance. Butler County has completed this work and is now requesting payment. Total cost of the project was $8,006.27.
Recommended Motion(s):
to pay $4,003.14 to Butler County for repair on the Engle Road Dam (located west of the intersection of road Sand road 38, on the south) is requested. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8. Approval of Bills Pending
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve bills pending as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. Consent Agenda Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10. Comments from Directors/Guests
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11. Meeting Establishment/Adjournment
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NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled. |
