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 12th day of September 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Don Edwards, John Wagoner, Ted Retzlaff, Travis Isaacs, Martha Rhoades,Bill Ross, Kiel Lawrence, Assistant Manager Troy Callaway, and Manager Mark Hogue.
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.
Attorney Alan Wood- Easement review at Tower #2 for the new Eagle Landing addition on North 202nd St.
Motion to grant a permanent and a construction easement to contractor plus add the Village of Eagle to the permanent easement contingent on the village signing an annexation agreement with the water district made by Kiel -2nd Bill, Roll Call Vote: Don-Yes, Martha-No, John-No, Bill-Yes, Ted-Yes, Travis-Yes, Kiel-Yes. Motion approved 5-2
Motion to have attorney Alan Wood send a letter regarding past due amount for water main extension. Due by October 15, 2024 made by Martha -2nd John, Roll Call Vote motion approved 7-0
August Meeting Minutes distributed and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Overview of financials shared by Treasurer John and Manager Mark. Motion to approve financials made by John -2nd Travis, Roll Call Vote motion approved 7-0
Assistant Manager’s Report – Troy Callaway – Troy has been working with contractors to replace tar paper meter pits. Did daily locates, took monthly routine samples and checked and recorded chlorine residual everyday. Read meters on 8-22-24.
Office Report – 9 customers on the late list and a disconnect notice will be sent if not paid by the 15th.
Customer bills sent on 8-23-24.
Employee Handbook update – Update from Martha, Ted and Don. They will be meeting with consultant Sherri Wimes on Friday, September 13th. More to report at the October meeting.
Manager’s Report – Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Communication issues with the wellhouse have been resolved.
Well #3: Waiting for a new antenna.
Well #2: Screen cleaned, it pumps 80 gpm safely. Waiting on clean samples before it can be used.
The district will upgrade the Neptune meter reading software to Neptune 360.
John, Kiel and Mark met to look at water Rate adjustments. More to come at next meeting.
Water tower coating to be done in the fall when the humidity is lower.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to send a complete bill to Leavitt farms for broke a flush-out at 24812 A Street made by Martha – 2nd Bill, Roll Call Vote: Don-Yes, Martha-Yes, John-No, Bill-Yes, Ted-Yes, Kiel-Yes. Motion approved 6-1
Meeting Closed 8:43 pm by Board Chair Don Edwards 9-12-2024 Ted Retzlaff, Secretary
