February 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM - Executive Committee Meeting

Rationale:  The annual Legislative Conference was held in Lincoln January 25-26. Hilger can give an update. The minutes from the NARD Board Meeting and NARD Risk Pool Board Meeting are attached.

Rationale:  Attached find Mountford's report and fund summary reports.

Rationale:  None

Rationale:   Matt Moser from USGS will be present to discuss the stream gages located on Shell Creek, Wahoo Creek and a dedicated GW monitoring well that USGS and LPN have partnered for numerous years.  The cost for these sites is $34,265 with LPN share $17,635. 

LPN has partnered with LPSNRD, Papio NRD, M.U.D, LWS and USGS for 6 years in collecting water quality information.  The purpose of this site is outlined in the attachment "Leshara Qualiy Gage at Leshara"  under bullet 2.  This group is proposing an additional 3 years,with LPN shares as follows: Year 1 (FY23) - $6,400; Year 2 (FY24) - $5,320; Year 3 (FY25) - $4,360  

Rationale:  The District has received 4 applications for the Director At-Large Vacancy position. A recommendation from the Executive Committee will be needed.

Rationale:  As a reminder, I have attached a list of directors that are up for reelection in 2022. Incumbants have until February 15 to file and non-incumbents have until March 1.  Also, there is a list from the Secretary of State of candidates that have filed.

Rationale:  As was announced last week, Lower Platte North's Wahoo Creek Watershed Project has been awarded $22 million from the STARWARS Committee and the project will be included in the Governor's budget.  Once the budget is approved, we will officially receive notice of award and can proceed with the funding.  In the near future we will have multiple discussions regarding how we choose to move forward with the project as this new funding will allow us the potential of building all 10 sites in a much faster construction window.

Rationale:  Information was received from the Dodge County Treasurer to inform us that a tax refund to Dodge County is needed. A tax roll correction was approved for Fremont Beef Company 2020 Tax. Dodge County is requesting $662.42 from the Lower Platte North NRD.  The simplest method is to deduct these funds from our next payment from Dodge County.  (see attachment)

Rationale:  Topics include

• Wanahoo Recreation Update
• Wahoo Creek - LB406 Funding
• Information and Education Update
• Building RFQ
• Flow Meter Update
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Rationale:  RFQ's have been sent out to 15 architecture firms and we have heard back from several already with questions and project clarifications.  I am expecting a good response by the closing deadline of February 11th.

Rationale:  We received 9 applications and interviewed 4 candidates for the Water Resources Technician Position.  Noah Franzen a former summer intern, has accepted the position. He will work as a part-time employee as his schedule will allow (approx. 30 hrs/week) until he graduates in May.  Once he graduates he will begin his full time employment with full benefits.

Rationale:  Upon closing of the application period we have 10 individuals who have submitted resumes applying for our Assistant Manager position.  Discussion is now need on how we will proceed with interviews.

The Sub-Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 8th at 5:00 p.m. to review and setup interview dates.

Rationale:  Grant will be available to review the December Financial Statements.