Amanda Henry

The agenda included committee reports covering district water issues, rates, finance and budget, personnel, safety, insurance, and support services. Specific topics for discussion involved an executive session concerning lower Loup NRD recharge, Loup land, bridges, service area, and compensation for the Vice President of Accounting and Finance/CFO. Additionally, the meeting included presentations of financial, engineering, operations, and corporate services reports, as well as an investment letter and work order letter review.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on the 2025 audit, plans for a board retreat, district water issues, and an executive session regarding canal bridges and company land. Other key topics involve the 2024 revenue comparison per kilowatt-hour, payroll changes including a resolution for a staff retirement, and monitoring legislative bills. The board will also review reports from various vice presidents covering finance, engineering, operations, and human resources, as well as review a work order letter.

The Board of Directors discussed various operational and financial matters, including updates on the FERC hydroelectric license amendment and the Part 12D Comprehensive Assessment. Management presented a 15-year financial proforma and detailed the selection process for the comprehensive assessment consultant. The Board conducted executive sessions to discuss canal bridges and the sale of the old service center, ultimately authorizing management to proceed with the sale. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on the EnergyWise program, received updates on legislative bills, reviewed scholarship awards for local schools, and approved a work order letter.

The meeting involved discussions on several key topics, including a request from the Platte County Highway Department regarding the replacement of the 400th Avenue Bridge #8 and an executive session related to Loup Canal bridges. Updates were provided on the non-capacity license amendment with FERC, remaining 2025 year-end report filings, and the ongoing coordination with NEMA regarding storm-related repairs. Additionally, the Board reviewed safety audits, approved an updated 2026 Streetlight Rate schedule, increased the annual fee for pole attachments, reviewed an American Public Power Association utility operating ratios report, and formally recognized the retirement of a long-standing employee via resolution.

The board meeting included committee reports on District water issues, a board retreat update, and canal bridges. Financial and budget discussions focused on the 2025 audit review, the 15-year financial proforma, and the selection of a consultant for the Part 12D comprehensive assessment. The agenda also covered personnel items such as payroll changes, property sale discussions regarding the old service center, the 2025 NPPD EnergyWise annual report, and scholarship awards. Additionally, the Board reviewed departmental reports from accounting and finance, engineering, operations, and corporate services.