Board Meetings

Upcoming Board Meeting
2:00 p.m. November 21, 2024
Central Platte NRD Office, 215 Kaufman Ave. Grand Island, NE

Central Platte NRD to Discuss Platte Valley Industrial Park Project
The Central Platte Natural Resources District'S (CPNRD) Eastern Projects Committee will meet to receive additional information on the route selection and land rights for the Platte Valley Industrial Park Drainage Project. In 2019, CPNRD approved a proposal from the City of Grand Island and the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to address water diversion needs. The goal was to alleviate drainage issues within the park area, located between South Locust Street and Highway 281, by redirecting water into the south channel of the Wood River Flood Control Project.

BUSINESS

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call/Call to Order
   Excused Absences | Meeting Minutes | Public Forum
3. NRCS Report
   Joe Krolikowski, District Conservationist
4. Eastern Projects Committee
   Platte Valley Industrial Park
   b. Wood River WFPO *
5. Building Committee
   Change Order #002 *
   b. Report
6. Board Officer Nominating Committee for Chairman & Vice-Chairman *
7. Manager’s Report
   Lyndon Vogt, General Manager
8. General Election Results
9. CPNRD/NSWCP Cost-Share Applications *
   Kelly Cole, Administrative Assistant
10. Financial Report
    November Report to be considered at the December Board meeting
11. Nebraska Association of Resources Districts
    Deb VanMatre, NARD Board Member
12. Natural Resources Commission Report
    Mick Reynolds, Middle Platte Basin Representative
13. February Board Meeting *
    Consider moving to February 20
14. Other
    As may develop prior to the Board meeting                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Upcoming Board Meetings: December 19, January 23, February 20?

Action taken on October 24, 2024

Central Platte NRD Approves Drainage Route for Platte Valley Industrial Park
On Thursday, the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors reviewed two additional alternatives to identify the best route for the Platte Valley Industrial Park (PVIP) drainage project. The Board approved the initial route that will direct flood water from the PVIP to the Platte River. The drainage ditch will run along Wildwood Drive to Locust Street and grade existing county road ditches between Blaine and Schimmer Drive.

OTHER AGENDA/ACTION ITEMS

Spring Creek Amendment  In September, the Board made the decision to move forward with the Spring Creek portion of the Spring and Buffalo Creek Watershed Watershed and Flood Prevention Operation Program (WFPO), dropping the Buffalo Creek portion of the plan. At the October Board meeting, a contract amendment with HDR Engineering was approved for $58,550 to complete payment for the contracted work.

Interlocal Agreement – Tree Program  The Board approved an interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) to purchase tree and shrub seedlings through the U.S. Forest Service. These seedlings will support the NRDs Conservation Tree Program for landowners to plant windbreaks, reforestation, woodlots and wildlife habitats.

Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program (NiRIA)  The Board approved an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to reimburse the Central Platte NRD a grant for up to $76,491.79 for payments to producers that participate in the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program.

Auditor Report  The Board approved the 2023/2024 audit as presented by Jake Klabenes, CPA and Audit Director at Core CPAs.

Long Range Implementation Plan  The Board approved amendments to the 2024 Long Range Implementation Plan. The five-year plan provides a summary of the district's activities and is updated annually in accordance with the Nebraska Natural Resources District Act.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Report  Janelle Taubenheim, Resource Conservationist, reported that the Kearney field office had 24 new EQIP contracts totaling $1,209,910.13; 8 RCPP contracts totaling $285,937; 7 CSP contracts totaling $431,782; and 5 CPR contracts. There are 75 applications going into FY2025. Joe Krolikowski, District Conservationist reported the next application deadline for funding consideration for most programs is November 15, 2024.

Nebraska Natural Resources Commission  Mick Reynolds, Middle Platte Basin Representative, reported that the Commission will hold a caucus in January to fill the Middle Platte Basin Representative seat. Reynolds has served on the Commission since 2013 and will not refile for the seat.

Cost-Share  11 applications totaling $71,750 were approved for the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation and Central Platte NRD cost-share programs for center pivot incentive, burn preparation, cover crops and well decommissioning.

Upcoming Board Meetings   November 21, December 19, January 23