The Town of Artesian Council met on June 14, 2017, in regular session at the Artesian Community Center. Council Member K. Effling called the meeting to order, with Council Member C. Danek, Council Member S. Richard, and Finance Officer G. Effling present. Also present were: T. Fridley, and Jeremy Uecker.
The minutes of the May 3, 2017, meeting were read; motion to approve by Danek, second by Richard, motion carried. Finance Officer Reports were read; motion to approve by Richard, second by Danek, motion carried. The following vouchers were presented for the month:
Artesian Fire Department – $250.00
Dawson Construction Inc. – $1,019.51
Gwen Effling – $540.41
Tom Fridley – $490.00
Sanborn Weekly Journal – $260.12
Scott’s Supply Company – $19.18
SD Department of Labor & Regulation – $25.00
SD Department of Revenue – $135.09
USDA – $1,116.00
Town of Artesian – $150.31
Xcel Energy – $1,053.73
Old Business:
Committee Reports:  Streets – two loads of gravel were applied within city limits and the man hole covers that need repair. Lagoon – looks good. Parks – discussion on camping and painting the bath house area. There was discussion on drainage within city limits. City invoices were discussed.
New Business: Jeremy Uecker was present to discuss the ball diamonds and residing the concession stand. Danek made the motion, seconded by Richard, to pay up to $800.00 for materials, provided an invoice is submitted; motion carried. There was a discussion on street lighting and also what is being planned for the playground equipment. Harry Everhart was present to discuss the benefit for Leonard and Georgia Schmit on June 24, 2017, and also present the board with a donation for applying gravel to the alley behind his property. The Board reviewed the insurance. The Board also reviewed the collection agency documents for unpaid city invoice. There was a discussion on a town wide clean-up – yard waste only.
There being no further business brought before the council, meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2017, at the Community Center at 7:30 p.m.
Gwen Effling
Town of Artesian
Finance Officer
Kurt Effling
Council Member