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 8th day of August 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Travis Isaacs, Martha Rhoades, Kiel Lawrence, Assistant Manager Troy Callaway, and Manager Mark Hogue. Bill Ross was not in attendance
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.
July Meeting Minutes distributed and approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Overview of financials shared by Treasurer John and Manager Mark. Motion to approve financials made by Martha -2nd Kiel, Roll Call Vote motion approved 6-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Troy has been working on locates, took monthly routine samples and checked and recorded chlorine residual everyday. Read meters on 7-23-24.
Office Report – 8 customers on the late list and a disconnect notice will be sent if not paid by the 15th.
Customer bills sent on 7-24-24.
Employee Handbook update- Update from Martha, Ted and Don. Motion to allow 10 more hours and fees with consultant Sherri Wimes made by Martha -2nd Ted, Roll Call Vote motion approved 6-0
Manager’s Report – Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Still having radio communication issues with the wellhouse. Waiting on Microcomm.
Well #3: Waiting for a new antenna.
Well #2: pump pulled on 8-5 and the structure was assessed via camera on 8-6. Photos from the well company were shared. Option 1 Attempt to clean screen; cost to be determined. Option 2 Drill a new well alongside existing well cost to be determined. Mark to get pricing and get back to the board.
Obsolete Neptune meter reading software. Have 3 estimates Fenix, Neptune and Mueller. Informational at this time.
Mark was asked to keep water rate review on old business. Review being done by Kiel, John and Mark.
Water Tower minimal painting.
No new business
Meeting Closed 8:53 pm by Board Chair Don Edwards 8-8-2024 Ted Retzlaff, Secretary
