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 July 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, Ted Retzlaff, Martha Rhoades, Bill Ross, Manager Mark Hogue and Assistant Manager Troy Callaway. Not in attendance were John Wagoner and Kiel Lawrence
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.
Guests –
June Minutes – Distributed and approved. No changes or corrections.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Treasurer John and Manager Mark. Motion to approve financials made by Martha – 2nd Bill, Roll call vote taken. Motion approved 4-0.
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 June 25, 2026.
Office Report – As of July 7th, 10 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 June 26, 2026.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Adams well site. Easement/option to buy sent 8/7/25. Owners have internal disputes to settle. This site is off the table. Possible new options on neighboring property. More to come.
Well site 226th & Fletcher (2026-3). Mark to contact JEO re: additional gal/min capacity.
Well 2. (2026-1 ) Mark to contact JEO re: additional gal/min capacity.
Future Residential Development/rules/restrictions. Tabled. Board member Ted hopes to have info. for next meeting.
Well #1 is pumping air. Waiting on pricing to replace pump if necessary. More to come.
Mark is working with Sheri on employee evaluation procedure.
NEW BUSINESS
Three CD’s maturing. Two at AEB and one at Horizon.
Open board seat. No applications as of 7/8/26. More to come.
