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 9th day of January 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Martha Rhoades, Bill Ross, Kiel Lawrence, Assistant Manager Troy Callaway and Manager Mark Hogue. Not in attendance Travis Isaacs.
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 Hellbusch with NERWA discussed water rates. Current and 3 year step-up with figures presented and discussed. Following the discussion a motion was made by Bill – 2nd by Kiel to enact a 3 year tier annual rate increase to be reviewed by the board after each year. The next rate change will occur in April 2025. District customers will be given advance notice of the rate change. Roll Call Vote motion approved 6-0
December meeting minutes distributed and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Motion to approve financials made by John – 2nd Martha, Roll Call Vote motion approved 6-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Troy has been working on locates, took monthly routine samples,, and recorded chlorine residual everyday. Worked with Eagle’s Landing contractors for new water mains. Read meters on 12-19-24.
Office Report – 4 customers on the late list all have been contacted, and a disconnect notice will be sent if not paid by the 15th. Customer bills sent on 12-20-24.
Employee Handbook update- Martha, Ted and Don (tabled until the March meeting per Don)
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Well #3: Router is set up. Waiting for Microcomm to connect SCADA via the internet and reprogram.
NEW BUSINESS
2024 annual water loss report shared.
JEO Engineer Justin Stine plans to attend the February meeting.
Meeting Closed 8:30 pm by Board Chair Don Edwards 1-9-2025 Ted Retzlaff, Secretary
