Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Ackman, Fridley, Hoffman and Knutson in attendance.
Reports: Chada and Hoffman reported on the meeting with A1 and SPN. A deduction was made in the amount owed due to the untimely completion of the project. Ackman informed the board of a customer’s unhappiness with the estimating method.
Grounds: All keys have been returned from the summer workers.
LCFD: The board toured the new portion of the community center. They would like to thank all who have donated to this effort, spearheaded fundraising, and given endless hours to the construction itself.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the October minutes as read.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financial reports as presented.
Old business: Ackman informed the board that the workmen’s comp audit has been completed. Mixed messages are still being received on if board members are covered by workmen’s comp or not. The carrier has been informed of the need to sit down and go over the insurance for updates.
New business: Ackman is working with the state to get Jake’s Liquor Licenses transferred and renewed. A special meeting will be held on Nov. 19 to approve the licenses.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve renewal for RL 5293 and PL 4740 for Buckshots. January 6, February 3, March 7, March 21, April 4, May 4, June 6, July 6, August 3, September 5—Labor Day or Wednesday the 7th, October 5, November 7, December 5.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Fire—Santel Communications $28.29; Buckshots $102.99 fuel;
General—Sanborn Weekly Journal $53.91 publication; Clayton’s Repair $18.46 snow; SDML $163.41 dues; Doug’s Custom Paint $77.08 mower repairs; SD F/o Assoc. $40.00 dues; Postmaster $49.00; Miedema Sanitation $140.00 garbage; Hoffman Digging $875.00 street; Sanborn County Register of Deeds $60.00 filing fees; Menards $4,010.85 addition, $73.52 library; NorthWestern Energy $439.72 street, $19.77 Rossy, $121.13 Community Center; Santel $46.21 office, $81.42 Community Center, payroll $346.31;
Water/Sewer—USDA $156.00; NorthWestern Energy $27.12 plant, $6.67 sump, $6.94 valve, $50.81 lift, $16.11 lagoon; Hoffman Digging $2,750.00 sewer project; Dakota Rural Water $2162.90; Postmaster $49.00; SD Dept. of Revenue $286.00 testing; SPN $2,108.55 sewer project; Santel $67.04 plant, $38.94 lift; A-1 Sewer $14,261.25 sewer project, payroll $1,572.36.
A special meeting will be held on November 19 for the purpose of liquor licenses, and the regular meeting will be held December 7.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer