January 29, 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
Rationale:
NACD Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX February 14-19 - Gottschalk, Engel and Tonnies
NARD Washington DC Meeting - March 28 - April 1 - Gottschalk, Chapman, McKnight and Sabatka |
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2.B. Reports
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2.B.1. NARD Legislative Conference
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
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3.B. Monthly Education Program
Rationale:
Olsson Associates — February Board Meeting
JEO - Rawhide WFPO and East Fremont Drainage — March Board Meeting |
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3.C. 2026 Election
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Candidate Filing Dates -
Incumbent Filing Dates — January 5, 2026 — February 17, 2026 Nonincumbent Filing Dates — January 5, 2026 -- March 2, 2026 The following directors are up for re-election: SubDistrict 1 - Lon Olson - 4 years SubDistrict 1 - Anthony Hanson - 2 years SubDistrict 2 - John Goldsberry - 4 years SubDistrict 3 - David Saalfeld - 4 years SubDistrict 4 - Chris Yosten - 4 years SubDistrict 5 - Mark Seier - 4 years SubDistrict 6 - Joe Birkel - 4 years SubDistrict 7 - Ryan Engel - 4 years SubDistrict 8 - Jerry Johnson - 4 years SubDistrict 9 - Duane Johnson - 4 years At Large - Thomas McKnight - 4 years |
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3.D. FEMA 428 Funding
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The closeout request submitted to FEMA by the Recipient, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (000-U9TYU-00), requesting closeout for project #96486, has been deemed to be compliant with all project conditions and therefore has been successfully closed out.
Event: 4420DR-NE (4420DR) Applicant: Lower Platte North Natural Resource District (Lower Platte North NRD) (000-U96JQ-00) Project: [96486] Jetty Project Per FEMA's final closeout report review process, the following determinations were made for project #96486:
Please be advised that all project worksheets are subject to federal audit. Grantees and/or sub-grantees must maintain copies of all records pertinent to this project worksheet for a minimum of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report in accordance with (Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations §200.333, 2 CFR §200.333). |
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3.E. Wanahoo Amphitheater Project
Rationale:
Mr. Hansen has been made aware of the Board's decision last month to proceed and he has been in contact with his contractor and attorney.
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3.F. Morse Bluff Flood Reduction Project
Rationale:
Gottschalk spoke with Jesse Bradley with DWEE at the Legislative Conference and was informed our funding contract is being prepared and should be ready for acceptance at our February 9th Board of Directors Meeting.
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Assistant Water Resources Manager
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We are currently advertising for the Assistant Water Resources Manager with resumes due March 9, 2026.
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5.B. Kaitlyn Bargen Resignation
Rationale:
Kaitlyn Bargen's last day with the NRD was January 16th.
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept Kaitlyn Bargen's resignation effective January 16, 2026. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.C. Bill Bos - Shell Creek Resources Technician
Rationale:
Management is requesting a $4.00 per hour salary increase for Bill. He has been working in the Shell Creek Watershed at the same pay rate since 2020. Bill's salary is paid through our our 319/NET grants and because of his Social Security allowable income limit, this increase only adds approximately $1,500 total annual increase.
Recommended Motion(s):
To increase Bill Bos's salary $5/per hour effective immediately. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. FINANCE
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6.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Since we have received the June 30, 2025, Annual Audit prepared by AMGL, we can approve our monthly financial statements prepared by HBE.
A motion will be needed at Board Meeting - To approve the final version of the July, August, September, October, November and December financial statements as prepared by HBE and attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 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
Rationale:
Attached find Gottschalk's 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. Annual Audit
Rationale:
Kyle Overturf presented the draft audit at the Board Meeting in January. We have since received the final audit with no changes. Please let staff know if you would like a copy of the final audit document.
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the Annual Audit dated June 30, 2025, as presented and prepared by AMGL, PC. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.E. Dodge County Tax Roll Correction
Rationale:
Dodge County has informed us of the following tax roll corrections: Dillon Companies Inc. - 2022 Correction #5802; Dillon Companies Inc. 2023 Correction #5803; Dillon Companies Inc. 2024 Correction #5804; First State Bank & Trust Co. - 2023 Correction #5805; First State Bank & Trust Co. - 2024 Correction #5806 totaling $1,440.31.
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