Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson, and Meier in attendance.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the September 20th, 2016 minutes as read.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve to pay Finance Officer Angie Meier $15.00 an hour.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve liquor licenses for Buckshot’s and Jakes Lounge for 2017.  Paperwork was filled out by Buckshot’s and Jake’s Lounge and signed by Chada.  Paperwork sent in to the state.
Old Business:
Discussion was held on water meters that are not working.   Chada and Hoffman are planning on fixing the ones they can this fall and fixing meters that cannot be fixed this fall in the spring.
Discussion was held about maintenance worker not showing up.  At this time do not plan on hiring.  Will reevaluate in the spring.
Discussion was held on nuisances.
New Business:
Discussion was held on paperwork regarding Sanitary Sewer Televising from SPN and as of now, the board has put this on hold.
Sent the auditor a letter for the 2017 property taxes.
Eye wash station is here.  Waiting to be put up in the spring.
Financials:
Discussion was held on the budget.  Planning on finishing it at the next board meeting on October 17th.
Discussion was held on what to do with past due accounts. Going to talk to the town lawyer on what he recommends.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Water/Sewer: Santel Communications $125.08 – Water/Sewer, $73.42, Lift Station, $51.66; Menards $215.09 – water/sewer parts – toilet paper/paper towels for city office; NorthWestern Energy $212.31 – Water Valve $10.89, Lagoon $31.82, Sump $10.00, Water Plant $27.24, Lift Station $132.36; Miedema Sanitation $174.00 garbage pickup; Dakota Pump $102.04 – work on lift station; Jim Fridley $184.70 – payroll – water samples; Department of Revenue $129.00 water samples; Angie Meier $1,316.56 payroll – office, meter reading; CorTrust Bank $720.00 – printing statements;
General: NorthWestern Energy $778.42 Rossy Park $23.20, Ball Park $47.23, Community Center $208.42, Street Lights $499.57; Santel Communications $213.40, Town office – phone/internet $115.36, Community Center phone/internet $94.84; Angie Meier $387.87 payroll – meetings from July-September; Larry Lyle $133.83 payroll – mowing; CorTrust Bank $720.00 printing statements; Brooks Oil $79.00 propane; Shelley Knutson $221.64 – meetings July-September; Ed Hoffman $364.87 meetings July-September; Mark Chada $420.20 meetings July-September; Quill $317.68 eye wash station.
The next board meetings will be held on October 17th, November 8th, and November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the City Office.
Angie Meier
Finance Officer