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 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Travis Isaacs, Bill Ross, Kiel Lawrence, Manager Mark Hogue and Assistant Manager Troy Callaway. Not in attendance Martha Rhoades.
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.
June and July meeting minutes distributed and approved no corrections.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Mark. Motion to approve financials made by John – 2nd Bill, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 6-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Performed utility locates, daily well checks, and recorded chlorine residuals each day. Mark and Jeff conducted well drawdown tests on June 1st. Collected monthly water samples. Completed meter readings with Mark on May 22, 2025. New flushout hydrant added on 262nd and Van Dorn.
Office Report – As of Aug 11th, 11 customers remained on the late payment list. Reminder calls will be made to all customers with outstanding balances. If payment is not received by July 15th, disconnect notices will be issued in accordance with district policy. Customer billing statements were previously mailed on June 25th and July 28th 2025.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Master Plan draft update. Improvement alternatives/work in progress. Nearing conclusion.
The Village of Elmwood. Is no longer seeking connection.
3 CD’s matured at AEB
NEW BUSINESS
The district is in communication with land owners on Adams around the booster station for potential well site easement.
Well site on 226th and Fletcher. Easement and land purchase? Mark will continue to review and look at possibilities.
Motion to explore the purchase of 56 acres near 226th and Fletcher with Mickle. Easement w/ option to purchase the land made by John – 2nd Kiel, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 6-0.
Well 2 land purchase to be able to redrill the well. Mark will continue to research.
Engineer study shows capacity at 1800 129th Ct for one residential service.
Motion to approve application for service request at 1800 129th Ct made by Ted – 2nd Travis, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 6-0.
Two applications for service requests at Woodland Hills. New engineering study shows no capacity in this area. Mark will keep the board informed of any updates.
Motion to decline the service applications in Woodland hills at 21309 Juniper Ct. and 3499 SEC. 17 based on the new capacity study made by John – 2nd Bill, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 6-0.
Water quality report and NRD Nitrate review.
