Mayor Chada called the meeting to order at the new city office (former library) with Ackman, Hoffman, Knutson, and Meier in attendance.  M. Sonne also met with the board.
Mr. Sonne discussed with the board his understanding of the Noteboom use of the water tower.  It was decided to ask the list serve what other communities receive and a copy of their lease agreements.
Reports:
WATER/SEWER – Ackman confirmed a couple of services with the board.  Receivables were also discussed.
Streets – Hoffman will check on the blading for 2015 bill.
Community Center – It was decided that the future meetings will be held at the new office, formerly the library.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve both sets of minutes as read.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the financial as read.
Old Business:  The Legion lease was signed and delivered.
A letter to Bucher informing him that his services were no longer needed was approved.
Public rent for the Community Center was tabled.
A motion by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to increase the Fire Reserve rent to $4,200 per year.
Discussion was also held on the town no longer serving as the treasurer. A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to inform the Reserve of this at their annual meeting.
New Business: The list of authorized chargers at Menards was reviewed and approved.
A motion by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to not join the SD Association of Towns and Townships.
District III street survey was completed and filed.
Discussion was held on office updates and needs.
Several correspondence items were presented to the board.
The following claims were presented and approved with a motion by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried:
Fire: SD Federal Property $16.00 supplies, Santel Communications $28.29;
WATER/SEWER: Postmaster $49.00, Dakota Rural Water $1,992.50, Brooks Oil $127.50 propane, SD One Call $1.05 locates, Santel Communications $106.41, Miedema Sanitation $86.00 garbage, USDA $156.00 loan, Menards $581.90 plant, NorthWestern Energy, payroll $1,854.95;
GENERAL: Brooks Oil $255.00, Santel Communications $260.65, Postmaster $49.00, Olinger Construction $3,350.00 addition, Hoffman  Digging $1,300.00 snow, ProBuild $2,170.00 addition, SDML $60.00 publication, Lachnicht Construction $955.91 addition, payroll $351.31, Menards $685.25 addition, Menards $1,961.37 addition, NorthWestern Energy $770.07.
The next regular meeting will be held March 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the office.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer