Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson, and Meier in attendance.
Clayton Kidder and Judy Hemminger attended the meeting to discuss nuisance issues.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the August 4th, 2016, minutes as read.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financials as presented. The 2017 Budget is done for Water/Sewer and General will be discussed at a future meeting.
Old Business: A meeting with the town’s lawyer has been scheduled for August 29th at 8:00 a.m. at his office in Mitchell. We will be discussing nuisance, contracts/leases for rental of the Community Center, and past due accounts.
Received a complaint about a nuisance in Letcher. Pictures are being taken and will be sent out with the letter.
Discussion was held on water meters that are not working.
New Business: We received the West Nile grant money.
Discussion was held on past due accounts that need to be addressed.
Discussion was held on a water bill issue regarding the extra gallons used that month. The owner of the property is responsible for the payment.
Hoffman Digging and Well Repair and Mark Chada lowered four manholes for the Town of Letcher.
Bender’s came up and cleaned the lift station.
Discussion was held on nuisances in Letcher that need to be addressed.
Discussion was held on information for CorInsurance for the concession stand. They are needing the dimensions and replacement cost on the concession stand.
Just a reminder…please tell people to please come and fill out a nuisance complaint form.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Water/Sewer: Brooks Oil $361.55 #2 Fuel for lagoon, Davison Rural Water $2,390.10 – water bill, Bender’s $511.00 – cleaned out lift station, Menards $6.00 – supplies, NorthWestern Energy $82.80 – electricity $10.00 – sump, $10.59 – water valve, $47.21 – lift station, $15.00 – lagoon, Santel $117.25, Water/Sewer – $73.52 & Lift station – $43.73, Postmaster $47.00 – stamps, SD Department of Revenue $15.00 – water sampling;
General: Miedema Sanitation $86.00 – garbage, Berkley Risk Workman’s Comp $14.00 – policy fee, JOBS HQ $234.00 – advertising for the maintenance worker position, Larry Lyle $157.23 – payroll mowing, Santel $211.34 city office phone/internet – $115.20 Community Center phone/internet $96.14, NorthWestern Energy $403.19 street lights.
The next board meeting will be held on September 6th and September 20th, 2016, at the City Office.
Angie Meier
Finance Officer