April 28, 2022 at 8:30 AM - Operations Committee Meeting
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1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationale:
Nothing to consider for unfinished business.
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2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Rationale:
Last July and September it was brought to the Boards attention that NE Game & Parks and NRD staff were communicating with Ducks Unlimited to pursue a NAWCA Grant for the renovation/development of the wetland on the Wanahoo property just west of the dirt burrow site on Co. Rd P. The NAWCA grant would cover 50% ($62,500), NRD 50% ($62,500) and G & P and additional $20,000 to expand the project scope by increasing depth of the wetland excavated area. The area covers approximately 16 acres (photo attached).
DU is finalizing the grant application and need a budgetary commitment from the District before they submit.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve partnering with Ducks Unlimited, NE Game & Parks through a NAWCA Grant in renovating/developing the 16 acre wetland on the Wanahoo property along Co. Rd P at a District cost of $62,500 of which the funds will be used from the Wanahoo Operations Account Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
Rationale:
The O & M crew continues to cut and pile trees, move and place rip-rap to stabilize shoreline at Wanahoo that threatens the trail, and preparing for tree packaging and planting season.
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3.A. Wanahoo Stilling Basin - (FEMA)
Rationale:
Apron Floor Overlay
General Excavating was hired to clean, drill holes and place anchors for a pull test in the stilling basin apron floor. Their contract is for $18,565. The old floor debris was cleaned out, and a couple of holes were drilled. Strong winds caused water over the weir, flooding the floor. We are managing water to lower the lake and will pump water again to drill holes and epoxy anchors in the floor. M.E. Collins was also contacted but could not give a firm start or completion date. Terracon will do the pull test on the nine anchors. Stilling Basin - Valley Corp Attached is the final Valley Pay Application and Change Orders 1 & 2 Document. Final payment amount is $188,310.12 which includes the retainage and change orders. On the Change Order Pay Application document which is $230,548.79 Valley states "Valley Corp will not request any additional payments for aggregates above original contract totals and Change Order 1 & 2 total quantity additions and estimated quantity totals will be paid in full. Full payment for work completed in payment application No. 6 & 7/ Final including retainage to be paid in full without deductions". The Committee recommends a motion from the Board. FYRA Invoices The previous invoice from FYRA worth $37,991.25 and current invoice of $2,835.00 are attached for review.
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3.B. Wanahoo Relief Well Reconditioning
Rationale:
Rieschick Drilling Co. will be here in May to recondition the seven relief wells on the Wanahoo Dam.
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3.C. Haying Recreation Areas
Rationale:
Hay bids for our three recreation areas were due Wednesday, April 27th and will be reviewed by the committee. We received bids from five individuals.
Bid spreadsheet is attached. High bid for Czechland is Dan Ourada at $79.00/ton. Homestead - Dan Kadavy at 81.00/ton. Wanahoo Area "A" - Ken Cejka $88.00/ton Wanahoo Areas "B" & "C" - Meduna Family Farms $71.00/ton. Dan Kadavy's bid came in the mail after the due date of April 27 at 4:00 p.m. but is post marked April 26th.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the high bids for hay harvest on the District recreation areas from Dan Ourada, Dan Kadavy, Ken Cejka, and Meduna Family Farms Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.D. Cottonwood Dam Assessments
Rationale:
The District is having Cottonwood 7-A (Czechland) and 21-A (above Malmo), both high hazard dams, assessed through an NRCS Dam Assessment Program. There will be nine dams assessed in eastern Nebraska for Lewis & Clark (3), LPSNRD (3), Norfolk & Lower Elkhorn (1) through this NRCS Program. We are cooperating with NARD as the lead. NARD asked for RFP's from engineering firms for these assessments. Five firms presented RFP's, NARD and the District's reviewed the RFP's and selected JEO to perform the nine assessments at a price of $139,500. JEO's must complete the assessments by the end of September. This is entirely funded by NRCS.
The assessment on Cottonwood 21-A will give us a second opinion whether we need to modify the emergency spillway and county road elevation. If the assessment agrees with DNR's evaluation, we would then pursue federal funding at 65% to modify the dam. |
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3.E. Big Game Conservation Association Request
Rationale:
The Big Game Conservation Association (BGCA) would like to place a second elevated deer hunting blind on the Wanahoo property. The use of the hunting blinds is for youth mentor hunting and individuals must register online through the PATH Hunting Program (G & P) to hunt the area. Staff has met with Big Game Conservation Chairman Chris Edwards and have coordinated with NE Game & Parks. Attached are aerial photo's of the current blind location and potential locations for others.
The Wahoo Ducks Unlimited Chapter has three blinds on Lake Wanahoo.
Recommended Motion(s):
To have staff work with BGCA to place a second elevated deer blind on the Wanahoo property for youth mentor deer hunting in coordination with the PATH Program Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.F. Conservation Tree Program
Rationale:
The District has ordered 17,875 trees. The majority of our trees, from Halsey, were delivered on Thursday, April 28th. This has set some districts back as much as 2 weeks. We will now package those for people to plant themselves and then start on the 14 plantings the District has scheduled.
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4. ROCK AND JETTY
Rationale:
Dave Medinger of Butler County let the District know he and his dad will continue to do bank stabilization along the Platte River this summer and will request cost-share assistance.
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5. LAKE WANAHOO
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5.A. Lake Wanahoo Permit Sales
Rationale:
For the month of April (as of 4/27), the District received $8,790.00 in annual park permit revenue. The year by year breakdown for annual permits sold during the month of April is listed below.
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5.B. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
Rationale:
For the month of April, as of 4/27, the District has received $5,208.50 in camping revenue at Lake Wanahoo. The year by year comparison for the month of April is listed below.
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5.C. Clint Johannes Education Building
Rationale:
During the month of April, the building was rented 21 times, with 3 NRD rentals/events. Revenue for the month was $1,560. There are 7 weekend openings between now and the end of the year, otherwise all Saturdays and Sundays are booked.
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6. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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6.A. Information
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6.A.1. Radio & eAds
Rationale:
April’s KTIC Radio ad and Wahoo Newspaper e-ad featured the three NRD recreation areas.
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6.A.2. Analytics
Rationale:
Top Posts on Facebook and Twitter: • Fridays share the latest drought monitor map • Rain barrel workshop • Seeking summer interns • Lawn care/greenhouse workshop • Hay bids being accepted
44 from NARD’s website. 26 clicks from Facebook to our website and 1 click from Twitter to our website. |
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6.A.3. News Channel Nebraska Advertising
Rationale:
The :30 Lake Wanahoo video has been running on News Channel Nebraska through April. We will switch to the Operations and Maintenance video for May.
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6.A.4. 100 Millionth Tree Planting
Rationale:
A small celebration of the 100 millionth tree planting will take place East of David City on Tuesday, May 3rd at 10:00am.
Jed and Jeff Struck have purchased and planted hundreds of trees throughout the years from the LPNNRD. We have been working with NARD to make this event happen. Pure Nebraska and Market Journal have shown interest in attending to do a story on the NRDs and the successful tree program. |
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6.A.5. The Gift of Trees
Rationale:
Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce is recognizing 150 years of Arbor Day. To honor this, they are providing each NRD with a commemorative tree planting in the Spring or Fall of 2022. LPNNRD plans to plant this tree at Lake Wanahoo.
In addition, they are proposing a partnership to gift a tree to every county in the state – The Gift of Trees: 1872-2022. Lacey will be reaching out to the chambers in Dodge, Colfax and Butler to help determine what species of tree to be planted and where. It is suggested to be planted in a high traffic area such as a park, school, etc. There will be a presentation of the history of Arbor Day and the NRD will present the importance of planting trees, with hopes of media coverage. The Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce will also be present at as many tree plantings as possible. The tree for Saunders County will be planted at Lake Wanahoo. Lacey reached out to Great Plains Nursery in Weston to get a quote on well established trees for this project. They have 15-gallon trees for $148. They have around 8 different species currently available. The choice of species for each county will depend on availability and any city guidelines. |
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6.B. Education
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6.B.1. Past events
Rationale:
Logan View MS/HS Day
Coffee Lakeside Rain Barrel Workshop Richland Classroom Visit Compost, Lawncare, Gardening Workshop Wahoo 1st grade fieldtrip |
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6.B.2. Future Events
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Spring Conservation Sensation May 4th
St. Wenceslaus Pre-k Field Trip May 9th & 10th East Butler Field Trip May 11th Wahoo 3rd grade Field Trip May 16th Nocturnal Night May 20th |
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6.B.3. Western Tiger Salamander
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Western Tiger Salamander to use for E&O classroom visits, events, etc. Free from UNL and Dr. Ferraro's lab. It's in its larval stage now but will be fully grown in the next month or two. Supplies needed: tank (free donated), sand (free, go collect it), water dish (free, donated), wax worms/crickets/night crawlers ($4.99/month and collect), eheim mini-flat aquarium filter ($30).
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7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
Rationale:
Over the past month the RWD has responded to 13 811 requests. All meters were visually inspected during the meter reading period as part of semi-annual maintenance.
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7.A. Colon System
Rationale:
RWD performed annual valve maintenance over the last month; this includes turning gate valves and flushing hydrants.
Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills will be mailed 4/28. |
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7.B. Bruno System
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Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills will be mailed 4/28.
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7.C. Other
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