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 August 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Martha Rhoades, Bill Ross, Kiel Lawrence, Manager Mark Hogue 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 7:27 p.m. and he announced the open meetings act is posted on the wall in the office.
Guests – Alan Wood. Exercise the option to purchase, Fletcher Ave, Mickle properties LLC + – 26 acres. Closing date on or before Oct. 1, 2026.
July Minutes – Distributed and approved. No changes or corrections.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Treasurer John and Manager Mark. Review of CD’s and financials. Motion to approve financials made by Martha – 2nd John, Roll call vote taken. Motion approved 6-0.
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Monthly drawdowns, performed utility locates, conducted daily well inspections, and recorded chlorine residuals throughout the month, and collected required monthly water samples. Troy and Mark read meters on July 23, 2026.
Office Report – As of August 10th, 15 customers remained on the late payment list. If payment is not received by May 15th, calls will be made and disconnect notices will be sent if necessary. Customer billing statements were previously mailed on July 24, 2026.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Adams well site. Possible new options on neighboring property. More to come.
Motion to Exercise the option to purchase Mickle farms wellfield at 226th & Fletcher for $200,000 made by Ted – 2nd Bill, Roll call vote taken. Motion approved 6-0.
Future Residential Development/rules/restrictions. Paused at this time the board will review in future.
Well #1 is pumping air. Repair estimate from Sargent received. Pump conversion: Labor and materials. District will obtain a second estimate as goal to address in Fall 2026.
Mark is working with Sherri to continue to review the employee evaluation procedure.
NEW BUSINESS
Open board seat. Resume emailed to board July 22, 2026. Mark will contact the interested individual to come to the Sept. meeting.
Future discussion on a district website.
