Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson and Ackman in attendance. Others attending were J. Hemminger, G. Blindauer and C. Kidder.
Reports:
Water/sewer: Discussion was held on the water loss and completion of the lagoon project.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the minutes of the November meeting.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the financial reports as presented.
Old Business: Discussion was held on nuisance properties and if it’s the county or town who controls.
A meeting with the insurance carrier has been set for Jan. 12.
A motion by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to charge $250/month for use of the water tower for antennae placement.
The Legion lease was presented with the board to review prior to the January 2016 meeting.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding the need to change the rates for community center rentals, increasing the amount the fire reserve pays for utilities, and acting as custodian for the fire reserve.  No motions were made at this time.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Fire—Santel Communications $28.29, Town $2,100.00 rent, Heiman $493.90 equipment, SFFFA $600.00 dues;
General—Menards $180.62 addition, NorthWestern Energy $418.40 streets $167.69 community center $18.61 Rossy, South Department of Revenue $75.00 dues, Sanborn Weekly Journal $53.73 publication, Santel Communications $47.68 office $81.42 community center, Miedema $82.00 garbage, R. Farmer $150.00 community center cleaning, $1,812.00 payroll;
Water/sewer—$156.00 USDA, Menards $288.27 water house, NorthWesternEnergy $10.54 valve $30.21 plant $17.10 lagoon $59.86 lift $10.00 sump, Department of Environment and Natural Resources $150.00 dues, Weisser Heating $104.08 water house, Dakota Rural Water $2,130.95, Postmaster $49.00, Department of Environment and Natural Resources $6.00 dues, Santel Communications $67.04 plant $38.94 lift, payroll $461.75.
The next regular meeting will be held Jan. 6, 2016.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer