July 31, 2025 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
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2.A.1. Budget Workshop
Rationale:
The Budget Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the NRD Office.
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2.A.2. NARD Fall Conference
Rationale:
The NARD Fall Conference is scheduled for September 28-30 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. Attached is a tentative schedule of events. Please let Breunig know if you plan to attend and if you will need a room.
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2.B. Reports
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2.B.1. NRC Report
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Attached find Mountford's Natural Resources Committee Report from the July 23rd Meeting and attachments.
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3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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3.A. Directors Absence
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3.B. Monthly Education Program
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3.C. 600' Wanahoo Setback
Rationale:
When Wanahoo was developed there was a 600' hunting setback filed on the neighboring properties on our west boundary. I have had several requests to consider removing or reducing this setback, allowing landowners to develop their properties. Discussion and possible motion is requested.
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3.D. Wanahoo Property Building Unit Discussion
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In order for neighboring landowners to further develop their properties with dwellings, Saunders County assigns building units to parcels of ground. Discussion and possible action is requested to allow LPNNRD to grant "Building Units" to neighboring landowners.
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3.E. New Office
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3.E.1. Irrigation and Landscaping Update
Rationale:
Kim Todd (UNL) was onsite on July 29th to discuss landscaping. The first step is getting the sprinkler system installed after final grading is completed. Kim will draw bed edges on a plan for us and indicate where drip zones should be. We will utilize this plan to request proposals/bids. Staff request approval to go to bid for the sprinkler system this fall. Next, Kim suggests planting a cover crop (buckwheat, oats, or wheat) to prevent erosion and weeds until grass seeding and planting can occur. Students will work on a planting plan during the fall semester with Spring 2026 tree/shrub/perennials planting planned. This fall, Kim will also have her class work on refining the detention basin design including details for the boardwalk. We will likely not have our 319 grant funding to assist with this portion until this winter. This will allow us to go to bid this winter for spring construction.
Recommended Motion(s):
To have staff prepare bid documents and go to bid on irrigation system around the office for spring construction. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.E.2. Window Coverings for Office
Rationale:
Staff plan to have window-covering bids ready for a decision at our August Board meeting. A motion will be needed at the Board Meeting to proceed.
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3.E.3. Camera/IT Update
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3.F. Amphitheater Update
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4. EQUIPMENT
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5. PERSONNEL
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5.A. Staff Responsibility Adjustments
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Jake Pittman is currently assuming Water Technician responsibilities and is now trained and prepared to be moved to Water Specialist. In addition to his field work and department support Jake will be responsible for our water sampling program, our Phase 4 program and assist with variance and ranking of our well applications.
Sean O'brien is currently working for us as an O&M Technician. With the increased maintenance requirements of our new office, Sean will assume the duties and responsibilities of Building Maintenance Specialist. He will be lead on all office-related scheduled maintenance.
Recommended Motion(s):
To move Jake Pittman from a Water Technician to a Water Specialist and add Building Maintenance Specialist to Sean O'Brien position. It is further recommended to adjust their salaries due to their added responsibilities as discussed at Executive Committee. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.B. NRCS Office Consolidation
Rationale:
During budget discussions, the topic of combining NRCS Office staff, as we have done with the Saunders/Dodge Counties, has been brought up. In order to reduce costs and consolidate workload, it appears appropriate and feasible to have one NRD staff member support the Colfax and Butler County NRCS offices.
Recommended Motion(s):
To work toward combining the Butler and Colfax NRCS Field Office Assistant staff to one position to reduce costs and consolidate the workload. 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:
Grant will be available to discuss the draft June Financial Statements. We will not approve the June Financial Statement until after the Annual Audit is complete.
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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. FY 2026 Budget
Rationale:
Gottschalk will review FY '26 Draft budget
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