The Little Blue NRD Board of Directors held a Regular Meeting at 7:30 pm on January 8th, 2019, in Davenport, Nebraska at the headquarters Board Meeting Room located on the south side of the building, east door.
The Regular Meeting was held immediately following a Projects & Planning Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm. The Oath of Office was administered to newly elected board members at 7:25 pm.
**Handicapped individuals requiring physical or sensory accommodations to participate in the meeting should notify the district at 402.364.2145 at least two days in advance of the meeting.**
Note to Board from Mike
Annual Meeting Requirements & Agenda Item Descriptions
1. Call Meeting to Order – Marlin Kimle, Vice-Chairman
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Directors
4. Note: The Open Meetings Act is Posted by the West Door
5. An announcement of Official District Publications For Notices
6. Action to Adopt Board Meeting Agenda
7. Action on Consent Agenda Items
a) Acceptance of Board Member Absences
b) Approval of December 11, 2018 Board Minutes
8. Public Comment – Public comments may be made at this time; however, no board action can be taken at this meeting unless determined to be an emergency item, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
9. Action on Treasurer’s Report – Warren Brakhahn
a) Report of Treasurer Bonding Requirements
b) Report of District Investment Procedures
10. Nominations Report & Election of NRD Officers and Representatives
11. Appointment of Voting Delegate for Legislative Conference
12. Action to Authorize Signatures for Banking Activities
13. Review of Voluntary Integrated Management Plan – Amy Zoller (NDNR)
14. Agency Reports
a) NRCS Report – Dave Bedlan, Jefferson County Resources Conservation
b) NR Report – Lyle Schroer
15. Staff Report – Mike Onnen
16. Report on Certified Irrigated Acres
17. District Appointments
a) Action to Select Auditor
b) Action Regarding District’s Legal Counsel
16. Projects & Planning Committee Report
a) Action on Bids for Oxbow Reconnections Recharge Project Construction
b) Action on Easements for Oxbow Reconnection Recharge Projects
c) Other Business
19. Action on Blue Basin Model Contract
20. Action on Bids for New Pickup
21. Legislative Overview for 2019
22. Board Development – Board/Committee Functions and Procedures
23. Board Member Standing Committee Selections
24. Executive Session – Hiring Process for Manager
25. Public Comment
25. Other Business – Opportunity to introduce an item for reference to a committee or placed on next month’s agenda.
26. Adjournment