January 4, 2013
Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Ackman, Hohbach, Knutson, and Hoffman in attendance.
Reports: Water/Sewer – discussion was held on the duties of the superintendent. Hohbach was asked to start documenting more of his routine in the event that someone else needs to step in. Discussion was also had on the application for sewer repairs.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the December minutes as read.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried to approve the financial reports as presented.
New Business: A motion made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried to approve the following wages: Mayor $65/meeting, Trustee $60/meeting, Water/Sewer  Superintendent $500/month; mileage $.55/mile, lost time $15/hour, Finance Officer $850/month, rent $200/month, $12.00/hour extra office, $600/annual report. The wages for grounds will be discussed at a future date.
The proposed meeting dates for 2013 are: Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Mar. 18 – Equalization, April 3, May 6, June 5, July TBD, Aug. 5, Sept. 4, Oct. 7, and Dec. 4.
The town’s computer and printer are crashing. Ackman was instructed to repair it at the end of December.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims:
General: Postmaster $45.00, A. Duffel $100.00, Sanborn Weekly Journal $68.55 printing, Santel Communications $35.04 telephone, Dakota Heartland $1,992.00 dues, Brooks Oil $598.77 heat, wages $930.97, NorthWestern Energy $554.01;
Water/Sewer: Dakota Rural Water $2,073.25, USDA $156.00, NorthWestern Energy $156.00, Department of Revenue $78.00 testing, Department of Environment and Natural Resources $150.00 dues, Santel Communications $399.00 repairs, $39.26 telephone, Brooks Oil $683.65 propane, wages $1,430.72;
Fire: Cor-Insurance $343.00 W/C, Heiman Equipment $4,040.95 equipment, Postmaster $45.00, Santel Communications $28.29.
The next regular meeting will be held February 4, 2013.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
MARY ACKMAN
Finance Officer