The Town of Artesian Council met on February 14, 2023, in regular session at the Artesian Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Council Member Travis King called the meeting to order with Council Member Mike Salathe present. Also present were Finance Officer Molly Ebersdorfer, Tom Fridley, and Andrew and Kaleigh Zoss.

Motion by Salathe, seconded by King, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.  

Public Participation: None

Motion by Salathe, seconded by King, to approve the minutes of January 10, 2023, financial reports and vouchers as presented; motion carried.  

Xcel Energy, Utilities $1,117.51; 

Ebersdorfer, Molly, Payroll, $648.57; 

Fridley, Tom, Payroll $345.71; 

Salathe Michael, Payroll $241.03; 

Artesian Fire Department, Rent, $125.00;

Dawson Construction Inc., Utilities $1,298.59; 

Farmers Elevator Forestburg, Streets $26.08;

Menards, Streets $136.91; 

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $21.41; 

Larry’s I90 Services Inc., Streets, $3,378.36.

Old Business:

Ebersdorfer gave an update on the light pole on Highway 34. Code Enforcement was discussed and updates given.

New Business:

Motion by Salathe, seconded by King, to approve the 2023 Artesian Volunteer Fireman roster and Work Comp coverage for all volunteers listed on the roster. Motion carried.  

The Board reviewed insurance coverage and amounts. Motion to approve the December 31, 2022, year end reports by Salathe, seconded by King; motion carried. 

Motion by Salathe, seconded by King, to join the South Dakota Town and Townships. Motion carried.  

Discussion was held on the Flood Plain Development Permit. No sealed bids have been received on any surplus property.

There being no further business brought before the council, motion by Salathe, seconded by King to adjourn; motion carried. Molly Ebersdorfer

City of Artesian, 

Finance Officer

Travis King

Council Member

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