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 April 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, Ted Retzlaff, Travis Isaacs, Martha Rhoades, Kiel Lawrence, Manager Mark Hogue and Assistant Manager Troy Callaway. Not in attendance John Wagoner and Bill Ross.
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.
Guest – Randy From Lengemann and Associates discussed / shared the yearly audit. Motion to accept the 2024 audit report – presented by Randy with Lengemann and Associates made by Ted – 2nd Martha, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 5-0
March meeting minutes distributed and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Mark. Motion to approve financials made by Martha – 2nd Ted, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 5-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Troy worked w/ Jeff and Manager Mark on locates, doing well checks, pit checks and recording chlorine residual everyday. Troy did well draw down tests on 4/1 and took the monthly samples. Mark read meters on 3-20-25.
Office Report – 1 customer on the late list, and a disconnect notice will be sent if not paid by the 15th. Customer bills sent on 3-24-25.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Working on District Master Plan- Effort led by Manager Mark.
NEW BUSINESS
The Village of Elmwood seeking a rural water connection. Motion to have Elmwood present to the board once they have a plan and financials in place for consideration made by Travis – 2nd Kiel, Roll Call Vote Don-Yes, Martha-No, Kiel-Yes, Ted-Yes, Travis-Yes. Motion approved 4-1
Board touched on current and possible future Municipal Rate for Murdock. More to come upon additional review.
Meeting Closed 8:50 pm by Board Chair Don Edwards 4-10-2025 Ted Retzlaff, Secretary
