GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Board of Directors will review and vote on the most feasible route for the Platte Valley Industrial Park (PVIP) drainage project during their October meeting. In 2019, the CPNRD approved a proposal from the City of Grand Island and the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to address water diversion needs for the PVIP. 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. Earlier this year, alternate routes were looked at to direct water from Schimmer Drive to the north side of South Locust Street and into the main drainage ditch. Once a final route is selected, construction timelines and bid dates will be determined. CPNRD will manage construction and right-of-way acquisitions within the city limits.

The Board will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the CPNRD office located at 215 Kaufman Avenue in Grand Island, Nebraska.

OTHER AGENDA/ACTION ITEMS

Building Committee  The Building Committee will meet to review the progress of the NRD’s new office and education center construction.

Interlocal Agreement – Tree Program  The Board will review a proposed 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.

Auditor Report  Jake Klabenes, CPA and Audit Director at Core CPAs, will present the 2023/2024 audit. The Board will review and consider action on the audit findings.

Manager’s Report   Lyndon Vogt, General Manager, will report.

Long Range Implementation Plan  Marcia Lee, Information/Education Specialist, will present amendments to the 2024 Long Range Implementation Plan and request its approval. The Plan, which provides a summary of the district's activities, is updated annually in accordance with the Nebraska Natural Resources District Act.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Report  Joe Krolikowski, District Conservationist, and Janelle Taubenheim, Resource Conservationist of Kearney, will report.

Nebraska Association of Resources District  Deb VanMatre, CPNRD Representative, will report. The Board will elect a voting delegate and alternate for the Nebraska Association of Resources District’s Legislative Conference to be held in January at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, NE.

Nebraska Natural Resources Commission  Mick Reynolds, Middle Platte Basin Representative, will report.

Cost-Share  Applications for the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation and Central Platte NRD cost-share programs will be considered.

Upcoming Board Meetings   November 21, December 19, January 23