Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman and Meier in attendance.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve the July 7th, 2016 minutes as read.
A motion was made by Chada, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
The 2017 Budget is done for Water/Sewer and General and has been presented to the board.
No changes were noted at this time. It will be discussed more at the next meeting.
Old Business:  The board has decided to wait until the spring on the grant for the new dock at Letcher Lake.
The air conditioner at the community center has been hooked up and is working.
The fire extinguishers have been purchased and will be distributed at the community center.
The lawyer has been gone and will be calling the week of August 8th to schedule a meeting to draw up contracts, agreement, and to discuss nuisances.
Discussion was held on water meters that are not working.
Discussion was held about Welcome Baskets. Angie is meeting with LCDF the week of August 8th to distribute.
New Business: The new concession stand has been built by Lachnit Construction.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve to hire Thomas Alberts as the new maintenance worker for the Town of Letcher. Thomas will be starting his new position the first of September.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve to pay Thomas Alberts $32,000 for a yearly salary.
A motion was made by Chada, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve to release the ‘76 Chevy title to the Letcher Fire Department.
Received a complaint about a nuisance in Letcher.  Pictures are being taken and will be sent out with the letter.
Just a reminder…please tell people to please come and fill out a nuisance complaint form.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Water/Sewer: USDA $156.00 – Tower Loan, Postmaster $47.00 – postage, NorthWestern Energy, lift station – $110.48, water plant – $27.05, city sump – $10.00, water valve – $10.73, lagoon – $15.00 – electric, Davison Rural Water $2,596.00 – water, H&H Contracting $11,464.00 – water tower repairs/painting, Menards $25.98 – water tower supplies, Ed Hoffman $83.12 – payroll, SD Department of Revenue $628.00 – water sampling, Angie Meier – $83.11 water meter reading, Mark Chada $55.41 – payroll, Jim Fridley $184.70 – payroll;
General: Menards $3,153.59 – materials for concession stand, Menards $191.94 – fire extinguishers, Pro Contracting $6,807.82 – cement for sidewalk, propane slab, and air conditioner pad at community center and concession stand, Sanborn Weekly Journal $142.61 – advertising minutes, Ed Hoffman – $147.76 – West Nile spraying, Mary Ackman – $633.76 – payroll, Northwestern Energy, Rossy Park – $22.98, community center $134.47, street lights $435.17, ballpark $84.50 – electric, Morris Electric $604.69 – air conditioner hook up at community center, Angie Meier – $784.97 – payroll, Lachnit Construction $5,323.43 – building concession stand at ballpark, Larry Lyle – $210.26 – payroll – mowing.
The next board meeting will be held on August 23rd, 2016 at the City office.
Angie Meier
Finance Officer