arch 8, 2014
Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Ackman, Hohbach, Hoffman and Knutson in attendance.
Reports:
Water/Sewer: Ackman informed the board that the loan was getting closer to finalization. Discussion was held on the sewer surcharge being charged to accounts with temporary shut offs. Ackman will put that out to the list serve.
Community Center: Discussion was held on use of the community center. The Letcher Community Development Foundation received the grant application to install Wi-Fi at the Community Center with the town paying the monthly bill.
LSY: Discussion was held on the success of last year’s program. Ackman will send a letter thanking them and verifying that the town will continue to mow the grounds, pay the lights and insurance as their share.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the mintues of the February meeting as read.
A 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 following claims for payment:
Fire: M. Ackman $200.00 secretary, Heiman, Inc. $564.15 equipment, Santel Communications $28.29;
WATER/SEWER: USDA $156.00 loan, Santel Communications $57.62, NorthWestern Energy Lagoon $15.01, Lift $32.59, Valve $8.47, Sump $8.00, Plant $79.09, South Dakota Department of Revenue $13.00 testing, Dakota Rural Water $2,003.15, Postmaster $49.00, Miedema Sanitation $64.00, Brook’s Oil $809.20, Payroll $1,431.73;
GENERAL: NorthWestern Energy Street $348.41 Park $15.62, Community Center $167.98, SDML $125.11 dues, CNA $225.00 Insurance, Menard’s $32.35 Community Center, Fire Reserve $2,100.00 dues, Santel Communications $35.88, Postmaster $49.00, Brook’s Oil $595.00 heat
Old Business: A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve Resolution 2014-01 (separate publication) giving approval of the issuance and approval of the revenue bond for the sewer project.
March 17th is the Equalization meeting and the next regular meeting is April 7th.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer

March 17, 2014
Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson, and Ackman in attendance.
There were no appeals presented to the board. The board reviewed the tax rolls finding no discrepancies.
The meeting was adjourned.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer
Published once at the total approximate cost of $4.75.
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February 8, 2014
Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hohbach, Ackman, Hoffman and Knutson in attendance.
Reports:
Water/Sewer: Ackman was instructed to proceed with the legal acquisition of property for the sewer project, informed the board of the need for US Steel in the project per state requirements. The board reviewed the discharge permit. Dakota Pump Proposal was reviewed and deemed unnecessary.
Grounds: At this time it is unknown if the tractor was damaged when it was stolen.
Letcher Community Development Foundation: Ackman informed the board that K. Lambert has possession of the Horizons printer.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the January minutes as presented.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financial reports as presented.
New Business: Wages for 2014 were discussed and a motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to leave all wages at the current rates: Mayor $65.00/meeting, Trustees $60/meeting, Water/Sewer Superintendent $500/month, Mileage $.55/mile, Lost time $15.00/hour, Finance Officer $850/month – Rent $200/month- Extra time $12.00/hour – Annual Report $600.00, H. Steinmetz $9.00/hour, J. Fridley $10.00/hour, West Nile $75.00/person per trip, West Nile mileage $.55/mile.
Ackman presented the board with upcoming meeting dates: Fireman’s Annual Meeting February 19 and Township County meeting February 18.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to deny membership to South Dakota Association of Towns and Townships.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Fire: SDFFA $390.00 dues, Heiman, Inc. $291.27 equipment, Santel Communications $28.29, Letcher Volunteer Fire Department $1,300.00 volunteers;
GENERAL: Miedema Sanitation $64.00 garbage, Quill $91.29 supplies, Brook’s Oil $1,706.10 Community Center heat, Quill $91.29 supplies, Dakota Rural Water $2,013.80, South Dakota Department of Environmental and Natural Resources $150.00 fees, Brook’s Oil $1,620.10 heat, Santel Communications $57.62 phone.
The next meeting will be March 5, 2014 and the Equalization meeting March 17, 2014.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer
Published once at the total approximate cost of $24.00.
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