MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CCRWD#2
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rural Water District No. 2 of Cass County, Nebraska was held at 108 So. 4th Street, Elmwood, Nebraska on the 10th day of October 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, Ted Retzlaff, Martha Rhoades,Bill Ross, Kiel Lawrence, and Assistant Manager Troy Callaway. Not in attendance John Wagoner, Travis Isaacs, and Manager Mark Hogue
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by newspaper publication and posting at the District Office, two of the designated methods of giving notice, as shown by the Affidavit of Publication
(Certificate of Posting Notice) attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting and an agenda were emailed to the Chairman and all members of the Board and are attached to the minutes. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Chairman Don Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and he announced the open meetings act is posted on the wall in the office.
September Meeting Minutes distributed and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Motion to approve financials made by Martha -2nd Bill, Roll Call Vote motion approved 5-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Troy has been working with contractors to fix multiple leaks, meter repairs, reading meters. Did daily locates, took monthly routine samples and checked and recorded chlorine residual everyday. Read meters on 9-24-24
Office Report – 4 customers on the late list and a disconnect notice will be sent if not paid by the 15th. Customer bills sent on 9-25-24.
Employee Handbook update – Update from Martha, Ted and Don. Motion to approve 10 more hours ($1000) to work with our consultant Sherri Wimes on the benefits ect. made by Kiel – 2nd Ted, Roll Call Vote motion approved 5-0
Manager’s Report – Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Well #3: New antenna installed waiting on Scott Bornemeier to set up the router.
We are waiting for Neptune meter reading software to get updated to Neptune 360.
Water Rate adjustments. Tabled for now.
Water tower coating to be done in the fall when the humidity is lower.
Water main easement at Tower #2 location for the new Eagle Landing addition on 202nd St.
NEW BUSINESS
AEB CD 5678 renewed for 6 months @ 4.5%
Engineers study shows we have capacity for new service on 202nd. Motion to approve the application for service at 901 202nd St. made by Ted – 2nd Kiel. Roll call Vote motion approved 5-0
Meeting Closed 8:00 pm by Board Chair Don Edwards 10-10-2024 Ted Retzlaff, Secretary
