Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hohbach, Knutson, Ackman, T. Aakers of SPN and John Clem of District III in attendance.
Reports: Aakers and Clem discussed the proposed wastewater treatment improvements and the need of repairs at the lift station, with the board. It was indicated that a rate increase, regardless of the outcome of the project is needed. A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Chada, carried, to increase all by $6 effective January 1st.
The board will hold a public informational meeting on November 26th at 7:00 p.m. with an invite mailed to all customers. A public hearing will be held with the December board meeting if publication cooperates.
Discussion was held on water shut offs that are not able to be located and that haven’t been used in years. Any locates or repairs are the property owners’ expense per the ordinance. Chada was able to find someone that will replace the two fire hydrants.
A motion was made by Chada, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the minutes as presented.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve the financial reports as presented.
Old business: Discussion was held on the hiring of one full-time employee for general, water and sewer purposes.
New business: None.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Chada, to approve the following claims for payment:
GENERAL: Cor-Insurance $4,850.41, Sanborn Weekly  Journal $21.67 printing, Clayton’s Repair $61.20 Huskee, MJ Aviation $137.50 spray, NorthWestern Energy $12.69 LSY, $175.47 Community Center, $18.10 Rossy Park, $385.13 Street, Santel Communications $35.96, B. Campbell $22.00 library, A. Duffel $50.00 mopping, Menards $17.88 grounds, payroll $420.87;
Fire: Cor-Insurance $6,470.30, Buckshots $245.91 fuel, Penguin $999.00 radios, Praetorian Group $100.00 grant, A-OX Welding $25.00, C. Adams $107.05 battery, R. Moe $115.84 battery, Buckshots $41.03 fuel, Santel Communications $28.29;
WATER/SEWER: USDA $156.00, Cor-Insurance $2,900.29, General $1,577.40 deposit correction, Postmaster $45.00, Santel Communications $39.35, NorthWestern Energy $35.93, South Dakota Department of Revenue $13.00 testing, Dakota Rural Water $2,217.30, wages $1,396.14.
The next regular scheduled meeting will be January 5, 2012.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer