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 11th day of September 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.
Motion made to ratify all decisions and actions made at the August 14th meeting made by BIll – 2nd John, Roll Call Vote. Don-yes, Martha-abstained, Kiel-yes, John-yes, Bill-yes, Ted-yes, Travis-yes. Motion approved.
August meeting minutes distributed and approved no corrections.
Treasurer’s Report – Review by Mark. Motion to approve financials made by Martha – 2nd John, 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 Sept. 1st, collected monthly water samples, and assisted with meter readings alongside Mark on August 25th 2025.
Office Report – As of Sept. 8th, 18 customers remained on the late payment list. Reminder calls will be made to all customers with outstanding balances. If payment is not received by Sept. 15th, disconnect notices will be issued in accordance with district policy. Customer billing statements were previously mailed on August 27th 2025.
Manager’s Report -Mark Hogue
OLD BUSINESS
Adams well site by booster station. In communication with land owners.
Well site on 226th and Fletcher. In communication land owners.
Well 2 land purchase to be able to redrill the well. In communication with land owners.
Motion made to have attorney Allan Wood send the land owners an easement letter with an option to purchase. The offer to purchase price will be based on the county assessed value made by Travis – 2nd John, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 7-0.
The areas to be included in the offer are: the well site at the corner of 226th and Fletcher (approx. 46 acres) and land around wells 2 and 3 (approx. 10 acres).
Review of next steps for Master Plan by Mark.
NEW BUSINESS
Three additional applications for service in the Woodland Hill area. Mark reviewed the previous month’s engineering study. The district does not have capacity at this time.
Motion to deny new services requested at lot #1, 422 C rd, Eagle Ne and lot #3, 422 C Rd, Eagle NE, and Blk #1, Lot #72 Woodland Hills Golf Club subdivision based on the engineering capacity study done in August 2025. made by Ted – 2nd Kiel, Roll Call Vote. Motion approved 7-0.
Budget meeting scheduled for Oct. 2nd at 6pm. Mark will send out an email.
Truck repairs stacking up. Mark will do research options on possible truck replacement.
