Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Ackman, Hohbach, and Knutson in attendance.
Reports:
Water/Sewer – Ackman reported that S. Munson was coming on Wednesday to update the emergency plan. Chada reported that a drainage meeting will be held in the near future.
Grounds – Ackman will run an ad for full-time maintenance with a March 30 deadline for letters of interest.
Financial reports were approved as presented with a motion by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried.
The February minutes were read and approved with a motion by Hoffman, seconded by Knitson, carried.
The following claims were approved for payment:
General: F. Mentele $1,836.00 blading, Brooks Oil $665.70 Community Center Heat, SDML $121.13 dues, Santel Communications, $37.04 phone, South Dakota Finance Officer Association $40.00 dues, M. Chada $99.60 mileage and special meeting, NorthWestern Energy $362.14 Street $18.09, Park $144.57 Community Center;
Water/Sewer: USDA $156.00 loan, NorthWestern Energy $109.74, Menards $24.71 supplies, Brooks Oil $726.00 heat, South Dakota Department of Revenue $52.00 testing, DSG $27.31 repairs, Dakota Rural Water $2,433.67, CMC Excavation $10,078.37 hydrant repairs, Santel Communications $39.26, wages $1,480.73;
Fire: South Dakota Federal Property $9.00 supplies, B. Manchester $128.71 supplies, Claytons Repair $91.48 repairs, Santel Communications  $28.29, Emergency Safety Education $100.00 training.
The board will meet as the Board of Equalization March 18 at 7 p.m. and in regular session April 3, 2013 at 7 p.m.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
MARY ACKMAN
Finance Officer

February 6, 2013
Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hohbach, Knutson, and Hoffman in attendance. A. Fridley, D. VanOverschelde, C. Ruml and D. Ruml were also in attendance.
Reports: Water/Sewer – Hohbach had nothing new to report.
Letcher Community Development Foundation – Discussion was held on the possibility of bringing the Bountiful Baskets program to our community. We would like to thank the Ruml’s for their efforts in getting this program brought to Letcher.
Financial reports were presented and approved with a motion by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, which carried.
The minutes from the January board meeting were approved with a motion by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, which was carried.
The following claims were approved for payment:
Water/Sewer: USDA $156.00; Santel Communications $39.26 phone, $4.99 computer; wages $1,430.72; Dakota Rural Water $1,862.20; NorthWestern Energy $97.79; South Dakota Department of Revenue $26.00 testing;
Fire: Miedema Sanitation $176.00 garbage; Santel Communications $28.29; A-Ox Welding $75.00 tanks; Letcher Volunteer Fire Department $2,670.00 volunteers;
General: Mentele $1,836.00 blading; Hoffman Digging $550.00 snow; NorthWestern Energy $178.84 community center,  $17.17 park, $423.38 street; Santel Communications $35.32.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held on March 4, 2013.
MARY ACKMAN
Finance Officer

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