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TENTATIVE AGENDA
LOWER PLATTE SOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2022, 7:00 PM
LOWER PLATTE SOUTH NRD, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

Call Meeting to Order
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Meeting Law Poster, Silence Cell Phones and Prohibition of Concealed Weapons
Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

1.            Roll Call of Directors.

2.            Publication of Legal Notice of Meeting.

3.            Consideration of Directors’ absences. [ACTION]

4.            Adopt Agenda [ACTION] (Click to View Printable Agenda)

5.            Approval of Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.  (Click to View)
                a.            October 19, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes. [ACTION]

6.            Report of the Finance and Planning Subcommittee and consideration of recommendations:  (Stevens) (Click to View Financials)
                a.            Financial Report, July 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022 and publication of expenditures for October 2022. [ACTION]

7.            Report of the Executive Subcommittee and consideration of recommendations: (Eagan) (Click to View)
                a.            Consider approval of the Renewal Acknowledgment Work Crew Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services / Cornhusker State Industries. [ACTION]
                b.            Consider authorizing the approval of a professional services contract for lobbying services. [ACTION]
                c.             Consideration of staff salary cost-of-living adjustments. [ACTION]

8.            Report of the Urban Subcommittee and consideration of recommendations: (Green) (Click to View)
                a.            Consideration of bids for the Salt Creek Levee Pipe Removal Project on Innovation Campus (STA 289+30R). [ACTION]
                b.            Consideration of Professional Services Agreement for the Salt Creek Levee Bank Repair / Toe Protection Project – Yolanda Ave. (STA 299+00 – 301 + 25 L&R). [ACTION]
                c.             Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement for Drainage Pipe O&M Addendums for the Antelope Creek Flood Reduction Project. [ACTION]
                d.            Consideration of a Community Assistance Program application from the Foreman Ridge Homeowners Association for the Retention Pond Dam Rehabilitation Project. [ACTION]
                e.            Consideration of a Community Assistance Program application for additional assistance from the  Pine Lake Homeowners Association for the Pine Lake Dam Outlet Structure Design. [ACTION]
                f.             Consideration of Amendment #2 to the Deadman’s Run Flood Reduction Project Agreement for the 38th Street Bridge with the University of Nebraska Lincoln. [ACTION]

9.            Report of the Water Resources Subcommittee and consideration of recommendations: (Seacrest) (Click to View)
                 a.            Consider authorization to conduct a public hearing on the proposed revisions to the Groundwater Rules and Regulations. [ACTION]

10.          Report of the Recreation, Forestry & Wildlife Subcommittee and consideration of recommendations: (Schutz) (Click to View)
                 a.             Consideration accepting title from the City of Lincoln for the Bobcat Prairie property in accordance with the Prairie Corridor on Hanes Branch Agreement. [ACTION] 
                 b.             Consider authorizing approval of an agreement with the US Fish & Wildlife Service for financial assistance for the Bobcat Prairie Grassland Restoration Project. [ACTION] 
                 c.             Consider approving the acquisition of the 40 acre Melichar-Martens Property for the Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch Project. [ACTION] 
                 d.            Consider approval of the Wildwood Lake boat ramp and kayak launch projects by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. [ACTION]
                 e.            Consider approval of the Backyard Prairie Pollinator Program. [ACTION]

11.          Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Report.  (Peterson) [NO ACTION]

12.          Permit and program approvals.  [NO ACTION] (Click to View)

13.          Schedule of upcoming events and activities.  [NO ACTION] (Click to View)

14.          For Information Only. [NO ACTION] (Click to View)

Adjourn