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 October 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Travis Isaacs, 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 7:30 p.m. and he announced the open meetings act is posted on the wall in the office.
September meeting minutes distributed and approved no corrections.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Mark. Motion to approve financials made by Martha – 2nd Kiel, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 7-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Performed utility locates, conducted daily well inspections, and recorded chlorine residuals throughout the month. He completed well drawdown tests on Oct. 1st, collected monthly water samples, and assisted with meter readings alongside Mark on September 24th 2025.
Office Report – As of Oct. 7th, 17 customers remained on the late payment list. Reminder calls will be made to all customers with outstanding balances. If payment is not received by Oct. 15th, disconnect notices will be issued in accordance with district policy. Customer billing statements were previously mailed on Sept. 26th 2025.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Adams well site. Easement/option to buy sent.
Well site on 226th and Fletcher. Easement/option to buy sent.
Well 2. Easement/option to buy sent.
Master Plan in process of making JEO recommended changes. Next step will be USDA.
NEW BUSINESS
Enrollment for I-solved. Open enrollment employee elections must be done by 12-5-25
New service connection rate change.
Motion to increase new service connection fee to $10,000 plus the cost of a road bore, if applicable made by Travis – 2nd Kiel, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 7-0.
2026 Budget. Budget shared by Mark. This will be voted on at the December 11, 2025 meeting.
