UPPER ELKHORN NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
January 19, 2010 -- 2:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER, STATEMENT OF ADVERTISEMENT AND OPEN MEETING LAW NOTIFICATION:
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 2:40 P.M. by Chairman Dale Wiles.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Chris Dierks Gregg Felker Curtis Gotschall Reg Green Ted Hughes
Jim Keller Tim Knuth Jeff Krebs Janet Koinzan Mike Russman
Roy Stewart Dale Wiles
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
Jerry Childers James Dvorak Jerry Heithoff
STAFF PRESENT:
Dennis Schueth, General Manager
Tom Riley, Water Resources Manager
Beth Walsh, Information & Education Coordinator
GUESTS PRESENT:
John Ludwig – NRCS – O’Neill
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
]It was moved by Curtis Gotschall and seconded by Gregg Felker to adopt the agenda. AYE: Dierks, Dvorak, Felker, Gotschall, Green, Heithoff, Knuth, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Childers, Hughes & Keller. MOTION CARRIED.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the December Meeting were reviewed by the Directors. ]It was moved by Roy Stewart and seconded by Jeff Krebs to approve the minutes of the December Meeting. AYE: Gotschall, Green, Heithoff, Knuth, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Dierks, Dvorak & Felker. ABSENT: Childers, Hughes & Keller. MOTION CARRIED.
TREASURERS REPORT:
The December treasurers report was reviewed by the Directors. ]It was moved by Curtis Gotschall and seconded by Jeff Krebs to approve the December Treasurers Report. AYE: Dierks, Dvorak, Felker, Gotschall, Green, Heithoff, Knuth, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Childers, Hughes & Keller. MOTION CARRIED.
ELECTION OF UENRD BOARD OFFICERS & REPRESENTATIVES:
Election of Chairman: ]It was moved by Jim Keller and seconded by Ted Hughes to nominate Tim Knuth for Chairman and that nominations cease and Tim Knuth be elected Chairman of the Upper Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors. AYE: Dierks, Felker, Gotschall, Green, Hughes, Keller, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Knuth. ABSENT: Childers, Dvorak & Heithoff. MOTION CARRIED. Tim Knuth took over as Chair and Dale Wiles was recognized for his term as Board Chairman.
Election of Vice-Chairman: Chris Dierks nominated Gregg Felker for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Jeff Krebs. ]It was moved by Reg Green and seconded by Curtis Gotschall that nominations cease and Gregg Felker be elected Vice-Chairman of the Upper Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors. AYE: Dierks, Gotschall, Green, Hughes, Keller, Knuth, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Felker. ABSENT: Childers, Dvorak & Heithoff. MOTION CARRIED.
Election of Secretary/Treasurer: ]It was moved by Curtis Gotschall and seconded by Mike Russman to nominate Dale Wiles Secretary/Treasurer and Chris Dierks Alternate and that nominations cease and Dale Wiles be elected Secretary/Treasurer and Chris Dierks Alternate for the Upper Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors. AYE: Felker, Gotschall, Green, Hughes, Keller, Knuth, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman & Stewart. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Dierks & Wiles. ABSENT: Childers, Dvorak & Heithoff. MOTION CARRIED.
Election of NARD Representative and Alternate: ]It was moved by Jim Keller and seconded by Jeff Krebs to retain Ted Hughes as NARD Representative and Reg Green as the Alternate. AYE: Dierks, Felker, Gotschall, Keller, Knuth, Koinzan, Krebs, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Green & Hughes. ABSENT: Childers, Dvorak & Heithoff. MOTION CARRIED.
RC&D Representatives and Alternates: ]It was moved by Curtis Gotschall and seconded by Gregg Felker to retain the current RC&D Representatives and Alternates. AYE: Dierks, Felker, Gotschall, Green, Heithoff, Hughes, Knuth, Krebs, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Dierks, Dvorak, Keller & Koinzan. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC FORUM:
None
AGENCY & STAFF REPORTS:
NARD Report: Ted Hughes reported that the NARD Legislative Conference is scheduled for January 26 & 27 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. The NARD Board is also conducting Dean Edson’s annual review so if any of the Directors have comments let him know. Dennis reviewed current legislation pertaining to the NRDs that will be discussed at Legislative Conference.
DNR Report: They will be meeting in conjunction with the NARD Legislative Conference later this month.
NRCS Report: Jerry Kovarik’s report was passed out to the Directors at the Board meeting. John Ludwig attended the meeting and reviewed the NRCS report containing the EQIP update, CSP update and the hiring of Jesse Hahn in the Neligh office.
RC&D Report:
North Central RC&D: RC&D packets were forwarded to the UENRD Board members.
Loup Basin RC&D: RC&D packets were forwarded to the UENRD Board members.
Northeast RC&D: RC&D packets were forwarded to the UENRD Board members.
Information & Education Report: Beth Walsh’s report was mailed out in the Directors packets. Beth also reviewed legislative conference attendees and the lodging arrangements.
Water Resources Report: Tom Riley’s report was mailed out in the Directors packets. Tom passed out the nitrogen sampling results map and reviewed it with the board. He also highlighted the phase II reports, nitrogen certification and acre certification information. Tom reported that we have received 2 more well permits from the October sign-up and are still waiting for one more.
EBVC Update: Dennis Schueth reported that he has received word from the NDEQ regarding their portion of the grant monies for the project. Phil Steinkamp and Marsha Hart will review expenses and make sure we have submitted all the reimbursement information.
ELM Update: This will be covered under the Water Resources and Watershed Committee report.
GMDA Report – (Dale Wiles and Tim Knuth):
The Directors who attended the GMDA Conference in North Carolina reported on the different speakers, round table discussions and tours held while at the conference.
EXCUSED ABSENCES:
]It was moved by Jim Keller and seconded by Janet Koinzan to excuse the absence of Jerry Childers, James Dvorak and Jerry Heithoff. AYE: Dierks, Felker, Gotschall, Green, Hughes, Keller, Knuth, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Childers, Dvorak & Heithoff. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Legislative, Finance and Planning:
Action on Current bills and Cost Share Requests: The Committee met prior to the Board meeting and reviewed the bills. ]It was moved by Reg Green and seconded by Curtis Gotschall to approve the current bills for payment. AYE: Dierks, Felker, Gotschall, Green, Hughes, Keller, Knuth, Krebs, Koinzan, Russman, Stewart & Wiles. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Childers, Dvorak & Heithoff. MOTION CARRIED. There were no new cost share applications to review.
Water Resources & Watershed:
Greg Felker reported that the Committee discussed the ELM model and the roll of the USGS. They also discussed phase 3 and the future of the project. February 3, a special meeting will be held to discuss the January sign-up for the expansion of new acres, acre certification and the GWMP rules and regulations. The full board will be invited to this meeting which will be held at 7:00 PM.
COALITIONS UPDATE:
Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition (Piping Plover): No Report.
Nebraska Ground Water Management Coalition: No Report.
Lower Platte Basin Coalition: Dennis Schueth reported that there is a meeting scheduled for January 20 (tomorrow) with Game & Parks to discuss water resources in the Platte River. Dennis also distributed two Water Matters brochures published by DNR regarding the Integrated Management Planning Process and the New Water Use Offset Calculation.
LB 483 2nd APPLICATION ACRES APPROVEL (FEBRUARY ?, 2010):
These applications will be discussed at the February 3, 2010 meeting.
NIOBRARA RIVER BASIN FULLY APPRPRIATED DESIGNATION – ACTION:
No Report
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Dennis Schueth’s report was mailed out in the Director’s packets. A copy is included with the official copy of the minutes in the office. The items in the administrative report were covered under the other agenda items.
FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING:
The February board meeting will be held on the 22 at 2:30 pm. Committee meetings will begin at 1:30 pm.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM.