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 13th day of November 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Travis Isaacs, Martha Rhoades, Bill Ross, Manager Mark Hogue. Not in attendance Kiel Lawrence and Assistant Manager Troy Callaway.
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 7:32 p.m. and he announced the open meetings act is posted on the wall in the office.
October meeting minutes distributed and approved no corrections.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Manager Mark and Treasurer John. Motion to approve financials made by Martha – 2nd Bill, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 6-0.
Assistant Manager’s Report – Mark Troy Callaway – Performed utility locates, conducted daily well inspections, and recorded chlorine residuals throughout the month. He completed well drawdown tests on Nov. 1st, collected monthly water samples, and assisted with meter readings alongside Mark on November 22, 2025.
Office Report – As of Nov. 11th, 20 customers remained on the late payment list. Reminder calls will be made to all customers with outstanding balances. If payment is not received by Nov. 15th, disconnect notices will be issued in accordance with district policy. Customer billing statements were previously mailed on Oct. 27th 2025.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Adams well site. Easement/option to buy sent.
Well site on 226th and Fletcher. Easement/option to buy sent.
Well 2. Easement/option to buy sent.
Master Plan (draft complete). A copy of the draft was sent by email to USDA but they have been furloughed.
NEW BUSINESS
Isolved renewal has been sent. The board can still vote to make changes.
Horizon CD matures on 11/11/25. New rate and term 8mo. @ 4%.
Motion to approve the new Service requested at 129th and Holdrege that the engineers study shows available capacity for made by Ted – 2nd John, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 6-0.
New truck quote shared. Mark to do some additional checking on truck options.
Motion made to amend the 2026 budget to include $3000 for HR assistance if needed made by Martha – 2nd Travis, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 6-0.
