The Twin Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors meeting was held at the
United Nebraska Bank Center Meeting Room, Second Floor, West Wing, 111 South Dewey Street, North Platte, Nebraska on January 14, 1999.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Rubenthaler at 7:35 p.m. CST (6:35 p.m. MST). A legal notice of the meeting
was published in the NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH. A news release containing the
agenda for the meeting and including the time and place was sent to the news media in
the District.
| BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT | BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT & EXCUSED | NRCS PERS PRESENT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Cotton | Kent Boyer | Mary Reece, Dist Cons | |
| Robert Fear | Frank Svoboda | Lee A Morse, Engr Tech | |
| Todd Kramer | |||
| Jim meismer | |||
| Roric Paulman | |||
| Jim Rubenthaler | BOARD MEMBERS | OTHERS PRESENT | |
| Douglas Stack | ABSENT | ||
| Jerry Weaver | STAFF PRESENT | ||
| Kent O. Miller, Gen Mgr | |||
| Bill Carhart, Rng P Coor | |||
| Glen Bowers, Wtr P Coor | |||
| Ardis Lehmkuhler, Adm Asst |
The Public Forum of the meeting was opened. There were no comments, and the Public
Forum was closed.
Mr. Rubenthaler reported that Mr. Svoboda were excused.
Directors Notebooks Containing Information Items Available for Handout - Mr. Boyer
reported that each Director has a notebook containing information items that are available
for handouts for others attending the meeting. Mr. Rubenthaler reported that the handouts are
on a table at the back of the room.
Documents for Review Prior to Action Scheduled Later on the Agenda - Mr. Rubenthaler reported that a booklet of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Plans Schedules of Operations Agreements for the Conservation Reserve Program was available for review, that the booklet would be passed around the Board table for review by each member of the Board of Directors present, and that later in the meeting the Conservation Plans Schedules of Operations Agreements for the Conservation Reserve Program would be considered for approval. Mr. Rubenthaler reported that a booklet of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Plans for Highly Erodible Lands was available for information, that the booklet would be passed around the Board table for review by each member of the Board of Directors present, and that later in the meeting the Conservation Plans for Highly Erodible Lands would be considered for approval. Mr. Rubenthaler reported that a booklet of the Cooperative Agreements with the State of Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds for Conservation Plans was available for information, that the booklet would be passed around the Board table for review by each member of the Board of Directors present, and that later in the meeting the Cooperative Agreements for Conservation Plans would be considered for approval.
None presented.
Mr. Miller reviewed the District's policy for recognition of District employees. Mr. Rubenthaler presented an engraved plaque to Ardis Lehmkuhler for recognition of 20 years of employment with the District. Mr. Miller reported that Mrs. Lehmkuhler began employment with the District on January 16, 1978. Mr. Rubenthaler presented a framed certificate for Kathy Clark for recognition of 10 years of employment with the District. Mr. Miller reported that Mrs. Clark began employment with the District on August 15, 1985. Mr. Rubenthaler presented a framed certificate for Dave Slattery for recognition of 10 years of employment with the District. Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Slattery began employment with the District on October 13, 1987. Mr. Rubenthaler presented a framed certificate to Bill Carhart for recognition of 5 years of employment with the District. Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Carhart began employment with the District on September 17, 1990. Mr. Rubenthaler presented a framed certificate to Glen Bowers for recognition of 5 years of employment with the District. Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Bowers began employment with the District on February 1, 1991.
Minutes for December 15, 1998 Meeting - Mr. Rubenthaler reported that the Minutes were in the
Directors' packet, and he asked if there were corrections or additions to the Minutes.
Mr. Meismer moved that the Minutes of the December 15, 1998 Board of Directors meeting
be approved. Mr. Cotton seconded the motion, and it carried.(Motion #1)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Monthly Report -Mrs. Reece reported taht in the Directors' Packet for information was a narrative report prepared by her and she reviewed her report.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Programs - Environmental Quality Incentive Program - Mrs. Reece reported that the Local Work Group is scheduled to meet on January 22, 1999 to establish the ranking for funding applications in the District that are outside of a priority area. Mrs. Reece reported that in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout was information in regard to the Environmental Quality Incentive Program and she reviewed the information.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Programs - Conservation Reserve Program - Mr. Rubenthaler reported that the booklet containing the Conservation Plans Schedules of Operations Agreements for the Conservation Reserve Program had been reviewed by each member of the Board of Directors present.
Mr. Fear moved to approve the Conservation Plans Schedules of Operations Agreements for the USDA Conservation Reserve Program for Bradley D & Angela Blake (46.6 acres) and Leonard Bairn (86.5 acres) and to authorize the General Manager to sign each Conservation Plan as the District representative. Mr. Kramer seconded the motion and it carried. (Motion #2)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Programs - Highly Erodible Lands Requirements -Mr. Rubenthaler reported that in the Directors' packet for information were the December listings of completed Highly Erodible Lands determinations. Mr. Rubenthaler reported that the booklet containing the Conservation Plans for Highly Erodible Lands had been reviewed by each member of the Board of Directors present.
Mr. Fear moved to approve the Conservation Plans for Highly Erodible Lands for Darlene Davis & Lillian M. Johnson (57.5 acres) and Heiss Farming Inc. (190.9 acres) as adequate to meet the requirements for Highly Erodible Lands under the USDA Food Security Act and to authorize the General Manager to sign each Conservation Plan as the District representative. Mr. Kramer seconded the motion and it carried. (Motion #3)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Programs - Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program - No report presented.
USDA Farm Service Agency - Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout for information was the Keith-Arthur Counties Farm Service Agency newsletter dated January, 1999.
Nebraska Natural Resources Commission - Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout for information were the minutes for the Nebraska Natural Resources Commissions' December 10, 1998 meeting.
National Association of Conservation Districts - Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout for information was the National Association of Conservation Districts newsletter titled "The District Leader" for December, 1998.
Other Agencies - Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout for information was the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Water Center's newsletter for November/December, 1998 the Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District's newsletter for November/December, 1998.
Mr. Meismer reported that the minutes for the December 17, 1998 meeting of the Subcommitee were in the Director's packet for information.
Ground Water Program - Water Quality Study - Mr. Meismer reported that the Subcommittee received the final report for the Twin Platte Natural Resources District's Ground Water Quality Study, Phase I, Data Compilation and Evaluation Report, prepared by Les Howard, Jim Goeke and Dave Gosselin per the agreement between the District and the University of Nebraska which was in the Directors' packet for information. Mr. Meismer reported that the Subcommittee heard a report on Mr. Goeke's and Mr. Gosselin's activities for Phase II of the Twin Platte Natural Resources District's Ground Water Quality Study. Mr. Meismer reported that the Subcommittee heard a report from Mr. Gosselin and Mr. Goeke on the added component of the study to analyze southwestern Keith County in which the District has established Target Areas as provided for in the District's Ground Water Management Plan. Mr. Meismer reported that Mr. Gosselin and Mr. Goeke believe that the Nitrate contamination in the Target areas is a result of the application of nitrogen to the land. Mr. Meismer reported that Mr. Gosselin and Mr. Goeke recommend that the District establish monitoring wells within the Target areas to determine the extent and the movement of the Nitrate contamination. Mr. Meismer reported that Mr. Gosselin and Mr. Goeke reported that with the existing data available that they could not determine if the Nitrate contamination was limited due to the possible upward movement of the ground water in the area or if the Nitrate contamination would continue to move down. Mr. Meismer reported that Mr. Gosselin and Mr. Goeke reported that without the knowledge of the extent and the movement of the Nitrate contamination, that the District would not be able to determine if limiting the application of nitrogen would be beneficial for the area. Mr. Meismer reported that the Subcommittee discussed the need for the monitoring wells recommended and sources of funding for establishing the monitoring wells and that the Subcommittee agreed that they would like to consider during a future meeting of the Subcommittee the recommendation that the District establish monitoring wells within the Target areas.
Ground Water Program - Natural Resources Enhancement Fund - Computer Software - Mr. Mesimer reported that that the staff reported to the Subcommittee that they recommend that the District develop GIS capabilities and that the staff would like to begin developing GIS capabilities this winter. Mr. Meismer reported that 1.5 years of the three year 319 Project remains that would allow Miss Fisher, Water Programs Technician, to work on developing GIS capabilities. Mr. Meismer reported that ARC View software is needed for GIS and that the cost for the software is $1,029.26. Mr. Meismer reported that Resources Enhancement Funds could be utilized to purchase the software and that the 1999 Fiscal Year Budget provided $2,800.00 for GIS software. Mr. Meismer reported that ARC View software is the standard for GIS and that many of the Natural Resources Districts are currently using ARC View software. Mr. Meismer reported that Mr. Gosselin and Mr. Goeke reported on the benefits of a District developing GIS capabilities and that they recommended that the District utilize ARC View software.
Mr. Meismer moved the Water Resources Subcommittee's recommendation to the Board of Directors that the District purchase ARC View software and to approve the purchase from the Environmental Systems Research Institute per the Quotation dated December 16, 1998 for a total cost of $1,029.26. Mr. Stack seconded the motion and it carried. (Motion #4)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda
Ground Water Program - Natural Resources Enhancement Fund - Special Programs and/or Project - Mr. Meismer reported that the 1999 Fiscal Year Budget provides for $20,600.00 for special programs and/or projects. Mr. Meismer reported that in the Directors' packet was a report prepared by the staff of water quality cost-share programs in other Natural Resources Districts. Mr. Meismer reported that the members of the Subcommittee discussed water quality cost-share programs and they agreed they would like to consider further at a future meeting of the Subcommittee a cost-share program in the District for soil sampling and for using soybean oil as drip oil in irrigation wells.
Ground Water Program - Natural Resources Enhancement Fund - Other - Mr. Meismer reported that in Directors' packet for information was a letter Mr. Miller had written to Neil Betty who had requested information in regard to the water quality programs and activities of the District funded by the Natural Resources Enhancement Fund. Mr. Meismer reported that in Directors' packet for information was a report prepared by the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts of uses of the Natural Resources Enhancement Fund by Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts.
Mr. Cotton reported that the Subcommittee had met immediately prior to the Board of Directors meeting.
Wildlife Habitat Programs - Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program - Mr. Cotton reported that information was in the Directors' packet and that the Subcommittee heard a report on the program. Mr. Cotton reported that a total of $26,666.00 was available, of which 75% of the funds were from the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission and the remaining funds were from the District's 25% contribution. Mr. Cotton reported that of the total funds available, that $17,495.00 was committed to annual payments for existing contracts and $983.00 would be utilized for replanting on existing sites. Mr. Cotton reported that $8,188.00 was available for new contract and materials and that the Subcommittee was recommending contracts for new sites that would utilize all but $14.00 of the funds available. Mr. Cotton distributed information for the nine new contracts that the Subcommittee was recommending to be approved.
Mr Cotton moved the Wildlife Habitat & Urban Affairs Subcommittee's recommendation to the Board of Directors to aprove 9 new 10-year contracts.
Mr. Meismer seconded the motion and it Carried. (Motion #5)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Weaver
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda,
Mr. Cotton reported that Mr. Rochford reported on the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program revisions being considered by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.
Wildlife Habitat Programs - Corners for Wildlife Program - Mr. Cotton reported that Mr. Carhart reviewed the program. Mr. Cotton reported that Pheasants Forever is providing $85,000 in Environmental Trust dollars toward annual payments for Corners for Wildlife sites enrolled in 1999, and that funding is available for five corners in the Twin Platte Natural Resources District. Mr. Cotton distributed information for the five new contracts that the Subcommittee was recommending to be approved.
Mr. Cotton moved the Wildlife Habitat & Urban Affairs Subcommittee's recommendation to the Board of Directors to approve the 5 5-year contracts:
Mr. Kramer seconded the motion and it carried.(Motion #6)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Weaver
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda,
Mr. Cotton reported that the Subcommittee heard a report on the amount of interest in the District's Corners for Wildlife program since it began and that the Subcommittee was recommending that the District continue to provide the maximum annual rental payment allowed and funded by Pheasants forever for 2000.
Mr. Cotton moved the Wildlife Habitat & Urban Affairs Subcommittee's recommendation to the Board of Directors to approve the following revisions for Wildlife Habitat Programs Policy Number 2: CORNERS FOR WILDLIFE PROGRAM (Current policy is in normal print, additions are underlined and deletions are smaller and have been superscripted):
The District will participate in the Pheasants Forever, "Corners for Wildlife" program as funding is available from Pheasants Forever.
The District will offer Cover Practices #1 and #2 for 1998 and Cover Practices #1, #2 and #3 for 1999 and 2000. The District shall provide the maximum annual rental payment allowed and funded by Pheasants Forever for 1998 and 1999 and the District shall determine the annual rental payment for 2000 after considering the program participation during 1998 and 1999.
The annual rental payment rates for the District's Corners for Wildlife program are as follows:
Cover Practice 1 (Specialized Seed Mixture for Winter Cover & Food Plots)
$30.00/acre for 1998 and 1999
Cover Practice 2 (Grass Seed Mixture to Establish Wildlife Habitat)
$40.00/acre for 1998 and 1999
Cover Practice 3 (Adding 400 Trees/Shrubs to either Cover Practice #1 or #2)
$75.00/acre for 1999
Mr. Meismer seconded the motion and it carried. (Motion #7)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda,
No report presented.
Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds - Cooperative Agreements - Mr. Rubenthaler reported that the booklet containing the Cooperative Agreements with the State of Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds for Conservation Plans had been reviewed by each member of the Board of Directors present.
Mr. Fear moved to approve the Cooperative Agreements between the Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds and the Twin Platte Natural Resources District to assist in the development and the application of a complete resource conservation plan with the assistance provided by the District dependent upon the amount of assistance available by the District for Lease # 104346-10 (16-12-37, 157 acres), for Lease # 104111-04 (16-12-37, 323 acres), for Lease # 104109-06 (22-14-35, 104 acres), for Lease # 103994-06 (36-15-35, 640 acres), for Lease # 103995-06 (16-16-35, 640 acres), for Lease # 104344-00 (16-13-36, 11 acres), for Lease # 104110-00 (16-13-36, 288 acres), for Lease # 104114-06 (36-16-36, 636 acres), for Lease # 104112-06 (36-14-37, 640 acres), for Lease # 103891-06 (36-16-37, 640 acres), for Lease # 104101-06 (16-15-39, 59 acres), for Lease # 103997-06 (36-16-40, 640 acres), for Lease # 104020-05 (16-17-32, 640 acres), for Lease # 104027-05 (22&23-17-32, 1,280 acres), for Lease # 104004-05 (36-17-32, 640 acres), for Lease # 104022-05 (16-18-32, 640 acres), for Lease # 104005-03 (36-18-32, 640 acres), for Lease # 104015-03 (36-19-32, 743 acres), for Lease # 104019-03 (36-19-32, 153 acres), for Lease # 104023-05 (36-17-33, 640 acres), for Lease # 104016-05 (16-18-33, 640 acres), for Lease # 104017-05 (36-18-33, 640 acres), for Lease # 104006-05 (16-19-33, 640 acres), for Lease # 104021-03 (36-19-33, 640 acres), for Lease # 104024-05 (16-17-34, 640 acres), for Lease # 104018-03 (16-20-34, 640 acres), for Lease # 104007-03 (16-17-35, 640 acres), for Lease # 104025-05 (16-19-35, 360 acres), for Lease # 104008-03 (36-19-35, 640 acres), for Lease # 104009-03 (16-20-35, 640 acres), for Lease # 104010-03 (08-20-35, 320 acres), for Lease # 104011-03 (19-20-35, 39 acres), and for Lease # 104026-05 (36-20-35, 320 acres) and to authorize the General Manager to sign each Cooperative Agreement as the District representative. Mr. Kramer seconded the motion and it carried. (Motion #8)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda
Financial Statement - Mr. Miller reported that the Financial Statement for December,
1998 was in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout for information.
Accounts Payable - Mr. Miller reported that the Accounts Payable report was in the
Directors' notebook and available as a handout, and that he had reviewed the Accounts
Payable and found the report to be in order.
Mr. Fear moved that the Financial Statement for December, 1998 be received and
placed on file for audit and that the Accounts Payable in the amount of $30,444.71 be
paid. Mr. Stack seconded the motion, and it carried. (Motion #9)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Paulman, Svoboda, Weaver
Budget Status - No report presented.
Bids/Proposals - None were presented.
Bids/Proposals Scheduled To Be Presented for Consideration During the Feburary 11,
1998 Board of Directors Meeting - Mr. Miller reported that no bids/proposals were
scheduled to be presented for consideration during the January 14, 1998 Board of
Directors meeting.
Nebraska Association of Resources Districts - Board of Directors Meetings - No preort presented.
Nebraska Association of Resources Districts - Legislative Conference, January 26-27, 1999 - Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' packet for information was the program for the conference. Mr. Miller reported that in previous years, a plane has been chartered for Directors to attend one day of the Conference. Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Boyer had directed him during the December 15, 1998 Board of Directors meeting to tentatively charter a plane for travel to Lincoln for Directors to attend the Conference on Tuesday, January 26, 1999 and that the Board could determine during the January 14, 1999 Board meeting whether there is enough interest of Directors traveling on the plane to justify the expense. Mr. Boyer, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Kramer, Mr. Meismer and Mr. Rubenthaler indicated they could attend and Mr. Paulman, Mr. Stack, Mr. Fear and Mr. Weaver indicated they may be able to attend and would be alternates.
Mr. Paulman moved that for the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts 1999 Legislative Conference the Twin Platte Natural Resources District's voting delegate be James Meismer. Mr. Kramer seconded the motion, and it carried. (Motion #10)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Paulman, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Svoboda
Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout for information was a Nebraska Association of Resources Districts activities report dated December 22, 1999.
Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District Water Conservation Task Force - No report presented.
Requests for Authorization to Travel - No requests were presented.
Board of Directors Vacancy, Sub-District 1 - Mr. Rubenthaler reminded the Board of Directors that in the November election, there was no candidate to represent Sub-District 1. Mr. Rubenthaler reported that Nebraska Statutes governs vacancies in the office of a Director and authorizes the Board to fill such vacancies and that the District's Operating Policy Number 5 provides that "notice of the vacancy shall be given to the Board of Directors at the first regular meeting following the vacancy" and "the Executive Subcommittee will seek persons interested in filling the vacated Director position and recommend one or more persons to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy no later than the second regular meeting of the Board of Directors following the occurrence of the vacancy". Mr. Rubenthaler reported that the vacancy occurred on January 6, 1999. Mr. Rubenthaler reported that Eric Hansen and Jeff Baldredge are interested in being appointed and they have each submitted a completed questionnaire that the Executive Subcommittee developed. Mr. Rubenthaler reported that a meeting of the Executive Subcommittee has been scheduled for February 11, 1999 to consider a recommendation for the Board of Directors as provided by the District's policy. Mr. Rubenthaler encouraged the members of the Board of Directors to seek persons interested in being appointed to fill the vacancy and that a Director should notify the General Manager of any individual they have contacted who is interested in being appointed to fill the vacancy and the General Manager will send the individual a questionnaire that the Executive Subcommittee developed.
Livestock Waste Issues - Mr. Kramer reported that he requested this agenda item for the Board of Directors to discuss the Hog confinement facility being built in Arthur County. Extensive discussion occurred. The Directors requested the staff to provide information for the Board of Directors for the February 11, 1999 Board of Directors meeting of the authorities District's have for ground water quality management and for the District's Ground Water Management Plan.
Requests for Assistance - No requests were presented.
Cost-Share Programs - Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Program - Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout was the monthly report. Mr. Miller reported that $25,513.09 was available.
Mr. Cotton moved to approve the January, 1999 report as presented and to approve the 17 new contracts
Mr. Meismer seconded the motion, and it carried. (Motion #11)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Paulman, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Svoboda
Cost-Share Programs - District Conservation Program - No report presented.
Cost-Share Programs - Nebraska Buffer Strip Program - Mr. Paulman requested that the staff determine if the Nebraska Buffer Strip Program could provide funding for a buffer area around center pivot points and that the Water Resources Subcommittee consider a cost-share program for a buffer area around center pivot points.
Tree Programs - No report presented.
Range Programs - No report presented.
Soil Conservation Programs - No report presented.
Wildlife Habitat Programs - No report presented.
Water Programs -319 Project - Mr. Miller reported that the District's 319 Project began in September, 1997 to assist the District with the implementation of the Ground Water Management Plan and that the 319 Project will provide $150,000.00 for three years. Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' packet for information was the financial quarterly report dated January 4, 1999 and the quarterly report compiled through the first quarter 1999.
Regulatory Programs - No report presented.
Information & Education Programs - Mr. Miller asked the Board of Directors if they wished to consider other options for presenting the District's awards for Keith & Arthur Counties and they did not.
Livestock Confinement Issues - No report presented.
Legislation - Mr. Miller reported on the availability of Legislative information on the Internet that can be accessed from the District's Web site.
(http://dbdec.nrc.state.ne.us/tpnrd)
Weather Modification Program - No report presented.
Requests for Authorization to Travel - Mr. Miller requested authorization for himself to attend and participate in the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts annual meetings in Washington, D.C. March 8-11, 1999. Mr. Miller reported that in the Directors' packet was a written request for travel, which contained the estimated costs. Mr. Miller reported that also in the Directors' packet for information was a written for the 1998 meetings that he participated in. Mr. Miller reported that he believes that the information and the perspective he gained of Federal programs and the opportunity to meet key people in Federal agencies and national organizations and to meet key people in the Nebraska Congressional delegation allows him to better carry out his job for the District. Mr. Paulman stated that he did not believe it was necessary for Mr. Miller to attend and participate in the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts annual meetings in Washington, D.C. each year and that he believed that Mr. Miller attending and participating in these meetings every other year would be preferable to him.
Mr. Paulman moved to not authorize Mr. Miller to attend and participate in the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts annual meetings in Washington, D.C. March 8-11, 1999. Mr. Cotton seconded the motion, and it carried. (Motion #12)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Paulman, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Svoboda,
Personnel Reports - Mr. Miller reported that the staff prepares written reports for all activities that we participate in outside of the District. Mr. Miller reported that the recent reports were in the Directors' packet for information. Mr. Miller reported that the field staff prepares weekly reports of activities, contacts and mileage. Mr. Miller reported that the recent reports were in the Directors' packet for information.
Meetings and Dates of Interest - Mr. Miller reported that various items of information were in the Directors' packet and in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout.
Miscellaneous Information - Mr. Miller reported that various items of information were in the Directors' packet and in the Directors' notebook and available as a handout.
Mr. Rubenthaler asked Mr. Miller to Chair the meeting for the election of officers.
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson & Secretary -
Mr. Cotton moved to re-elect Mr. Boyer Chairperson, re-elect Mr. Rubenthaler Vice-Chairperson and re-elect Mr. Stack Secretary. Mr. Kramer seconded the motion, and it carried. (Motion #13)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Meismer, Paulman, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSENT: Boyer, Svoboda,
Treasurer - Mr. Miller asked for nominations. Mr. Meismer was nominated. No other nominations were made.
Mr. Rubenthaler moved that nominations cease and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Meismer for Treasurer. Mr. Kramer seconded the motion, and it carried. (Motion #14)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Paulman, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Meismer,
ABSENT: Boyer, Svoboda
Mr. Rubenthaler resumed chairing the meeting.
Mr. Paulman moved that for the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts Board of Directors the Twin Platte Natural Resources District 1999 representative be Mr. Meismer. Mr. Kramer seconded the motion, and it carried. (Motion #15)
AYE: Cotton, Fear, Kramer, Paulman, Rubenthaler, Stack, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Meismer,
ABSENT: Boyer, Svoboda
Chairperson's Report - No report presented.
There was no other business.
The meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m. MST (9:09 p.m. MST).
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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1998