The City of Artesian Council met on March 2, 2016 in regular session at the Artesian Community Center.  Council Member Effling called the meeting to order with Council Member Richard and Finance Officer Steele, present.
The minutes of the February 3, 2016 meeting were read; motion to approve by Richard, seconded by Effling; motion carried. Motion by Richard to approve the Financial Statement and approval of vouchers as presented by Steele. Motion carried. The following vouchers were presented for the month:
Liabilities:
USDA, Sewer Loan $190,452.57
Monthly Disbursements, February 29, 2016:
USDA, Sanitation $725.06, Sanitation $390.94
Tracey Steele, General $500.00
Dawson Construction, Sanitation $1,026.64, General $35.82
Fire Department, General $125.00
McLeods, General $43.90
Payroll Expense, General $57.53
Tom Fridley, General $112.00, Sanitation $140.00
Xcel Engery, General $1,251.10
Old Business:
Sewer/garbage: Reviewed accounts receivable and discussion was held on past due accounts.
Artesian community: Would you use online PayPal to pay monthly sewer and/or garbage bill?  YES / NO
Meeting will be held March 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Artesian Community Center.  Motion by Richard, seconded by Effling, to accept December 31, 2015 year end financial statements. Motion carried.  No election to be held for 2015 year. Council members Danek and Richard to clean up and paint bathhouses.
The next meeting will be April 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Artesian Community Center.
There being no further business brought before the Council, motion by Richard, seconded by Effling, meeting adjourned. Motion carried.
Tracey Steele
Finance Officer –
City of Artesian
Kurt Effling
Council Member