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 May 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Martha Rhoades, Bill Ross, Manager Mark Hogue and Assistant Manager Troy Callaway. Not in attendance 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 – Alan Wood to discuss Mickle well field and CRP contract, Adams St. Booster station well site progress. Eagle point subdivision on South edge of Eagle by Dollar General should owe the district for annexation. At the June meeting the board should make an adjustment to CPI and the Release and Relinquish contract. Alan discussed old business items on the agenda 1,2 and 3.
April meeting minutes distributed and approved. No changes or corrections.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Treasurer John and Manager Mark. Noted that the district’s CD dollar amounts have been corrected. Net income was shared with the board. Motion to approve financials made by BIll – 2nd John, Roll call vote taken. Motion approved 5-0.
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 April 24, 2026.
Office Report – As of May 12th, 13 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 April 27, 2026.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Adams well site. Easement/option to buy sent 8/7/25. Alan has been talking with the owners.
Well site 226th & Fletcher. Easement/option to purchase approved 2/11/26. Well site approved by DWEE 3-20-26. Test well drilled 4/23/26. Waiting on sample results and hydrology report.
Well 2. Easement/option to purchase approved 2/11/26. Well site approved by DWEE 3-9-26. Test well drilled 4/21/26. Waiting on sample results and hydrology report.
Master Plan (draft complete). Mark called USDA about the master plan. It is not needed to get a USDA loan. The district will need a Preliminary engineering report, and an Active SAM account.
Future Residential Development/rules/restrictions
NEW BUSINESS
Well #1 is pumping air. Drawdowns look good on the well but it will need looked at to figure out what is wrong. Maybe the pump?
Booster pump #2 is leaking in the booster station and will need repaired. Parts are not being made for the booster pumps anymore. This may be the last time it can be repaired. Estimated repair cost $8368.67. This would include new seal, bearings and impeller.
Request for an agricultural service for cattle only? The board recommends an engineer study be done at this location.
