Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson, and Meier in attendance.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the November 8th, 2016, minutes as read.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
Old Business:
Discussion was held on the information that is needed for updating the website.  Working on compiling that information.
Discussion was held on the lagoon project. Waiting for final billing, but is looking like the project is complete.
New Business:
Discussion was held on getting the new schedule of meetings for 2017. Will have that ready for the meeting in December.
Going to start hanging up weekly hours at the city office on the door.
Financials:
Discussion was held on past due accounts.
Discussion was held on the letters to the customers about the water increase and changes in the water billing that will go into effect on January 1st, 2017. These letters were sent out in the November billing, and will be sent out again with the December and January billing.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Water/Sewer: NorthWestern Energy: $36.24 Lagoon – $15.20, Water Valve – $11.04, Sump – $10.00; Department of Revenue $15.00 – water samples; Ed Hoffman $144.38 – payroll lost time and meter reading; CorInsurance $1,170.33 – policy renewal;
General: CorInsurance $7,512.33 – policy renewal and adding concession stand; Wellmark BCBS $1,127.94 – health insurance; Hoffman Well and Digging $27.67 – refund for purchasing ice melt for the city office; Postmaster $49.00 – stamps; SD Municipal League $167.47 – yearly dues; NorthWestern Energy $587.63 – street lights – $429.77, Community Center – $157.86; Cor-Insurance $825.00 – bond.
The next board meetings will be held on November 22nd, December 7th, and December 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the City Office.
Angie Meier
Finance Office