Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hohbach, Ackman, Hoffman and Knutson in attendance. Others attending included H. Steinmetz and J. Fridley.
Reports:
Water/Sewer – Hohbach was acknowledged by the state for 11 consecutive years of meeting the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and South Dakota regulations. The board thanked him for his service. Ackman informed the board that one letter from the state said our sewer application was in compliance and the next day a letter came stating that it wasn’t. John Clem also advised via e-mail that we should complete a USDA application for the project.
Grounds – H. Steinmetz met with the board regarding expectations for grounds keeping this year. The board discussed some projects with him. A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to set Harold’s wages at $9.00/hour for the season. The water is on at both parks.
Streets – Blading was discussed and Mentele will continue to blade.
LSY – Ackman will provide the Youth Group with the necessary keys.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financial reports as presented.
A motion made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried to approve the April minutes as read.
Old Business: Ackman informed the board that she had received quotes from Tech Solutions for a laptop, printer and QuickBooks. The board directed her to go ahead with the purchase.
New Business: Discussion was held on a request from the fire department to blow the emergency siren to help alert members to the need to respond. Sanborn County Emergency Management is checking on the cost of a system that would allow the tornado siren to be activated from a cell phone. A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to allow the firemen to use the siren for assistance. The difference will be that it will blow for a short time for a fire and a long time for a tornado.
The board toured the library as they are hoping to sell books and turn it into an office.
A motion made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried to approve the following claims for payment:
Water/Sewer: Wages $461.75, Dakota Rural Water $1,845.45. Brooks Oil $363.00 propane, Santel Communications $55.87 telephone, Department  of Environment and Natural Resources $13.00 testing, Quill $68.69 supplies, USDA $156.00, NorthWestern Energy $105.20;
General: A. Duffel $150.00 mopping, City of Woonsocket $2,702.90 mower, Clayton’s Repair $786.59 repairs, Brooks Oil $242.00 propane, Miedema Sanitation $160.00 garbage, Santel Communications $35.21 telephone, Scott Supply $125.24 repairs, Quill $68.68, Jobs HQ $83.64 advertising, Hoffman Digging $950.00 snow, wages $1,961.88;
Fire: Firefighters Association $420.00 dues, Clayton’s Repair $1,437.46, Santel Communications $28.29.
The next board meeting will be held June 5, 2013.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
MARY ACKMAN
Finance Officer

The Letcher Town Board met as the Board of Equalization March 18, 2013 with Chada, Hoffman, Knutson and Ackman in attendance. T. Sewall also met with the board.
An appeal was made by Teri Sewall S/2 Lot 4 and Lots 4 5-8 and S/2 Lot 9 Blk. 14 Original. The Board approved the appeal with a valuation of $100,000.00 – motion by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman.
An Appeal was made by Faye Blindauer for Lot 4 Blk. 1 Ryan & Company 1st. Addition. The Board approved the appeal with a valuation of $150,000.00.
There being no further business brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned.
MARY ACKMAN
Finance Officer

Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson, Hohbach, and Ackman in attendance. Sheriff Fridley, G. Blindauer and C. Kidder were also in attendance.
Concern was expressed regarding the number of complaints filed a day later regarding property damage by vehicles. Sheriff Fridley urged that as soon as someone observes or hears a vehicle “ramrodding” around that 911 or the sheriff be called. Ackman will include this in the water bills.
Reports:
Water/Sewer – District III has all the info needed to submit the wastewater proposal.
Grounds – The grasshopper is being looked at for a possible solution. A bid was submitted to Woonsocket on two mowers.
Streets – Gravel (Carryover from last bid letting) will be ordered for some streets.
LSY Parent Group – Discussion was held on the expectations from the town. The town will maintain the mowing, weed control, lights, water and fence. The parent group will handle garbage, bathrooms, and field preparation.
Financial – Ackman reported that the QuickBooks is outdated and will need replacement prior to May 31. The board also discussed new printer and laptop options. Motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financial reports as presented.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the minutes of the regular March meeting and the Equalization meeting as read.
Old Business: Discussion was held on applicants for the full-time position as well as duties and benefits. No decision was made at this time.
The following claims were presented for payment:
Water/Sewer: Postmaster $45.00, US Treasury $521.60, Wages $461.75, Santel Communications $83.12, Brooks Oil $387.20 propane, Dakota Rural Water $1,711.45, South Dakota Rural Water $320.00, South Dakota Department of Revenue $12.00 testing, NorthWestern Energy $119.58, USDA $156.00;
General: Postmaster $45.00, Brooks Oil $302.50 propane, Santel Communications $37.37, Hoffman Digging $725.00 snow, CAN Surety $225.00 insurance, wages $1,863.71, US Treasury $184.66 payroll, Intuit $454.74 software, NorthWestern Energy $34.71 Rossy Park, $148.42 community center, $335.93 Street;
Fire: A-Ox Welding $2,325.00, General $28.29.
The next meeting will be May 6, 2013.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
MARY ACKMAN
Finance Officer