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 14th day of November 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Travis Isaacs, Martha Rhoades, Bill Ross, Assistant Manager Troy Callaway and Manager Mark Hogue. Not in attendance Kiel Lawrence
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 7:29 p.m. and he announced the open meetings act is posted on the wall in the office.
HR Consultant Sherri Wimes updated the board on the Employee Handbook changes/updates. Any action on the Employee handbook postponed until the December meeting.
October Meeting Minutes distributed and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Motion to approve financials made by Martha – 2nd Bill, Roll Call Vote motion approved 6-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Troy has been working on locates, took monthly routine samples, did well drawdowns, and recorded chlorine residual everyday. Worked with contractors to replace collapsing Tar Paper meter pits. Read meters on 10-24-24.
Office Report – 2 customers on the late list and a disconnect notice will be sent if not paid by the 15th. Customer bills sent on 10-25-24.
Budget Discussion- Martha, Ted, Travis and Mark (Presentation of 2025 Budget to complete board.) The board will vote on the Budget at the December meeting.
Water Rate Update – John, Kiel and Mark (more to come the data was sent to NeRWA and Lengemann for review.)
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. (above)
Water tower coating is complete.
NEW BUSINESS
UBT CD Maturing 11/13. Currently checking rates.
Motion to approve the application for service at 2703 238th St made by John – 2nd Travis, Roll Call Vote, motion approved 6-0
Employee evaluations.
Executive Session – (discuss evaluations.)
Meeting Closed 8:30 pm by Board Chair Don Edwards 11-14-2024 Ted Retzlaff, Secretary
