The Town of Artesian Council met on December 5, 2018, in regular session at the Artesian Community Center.  Council Member K. Effling called the meeting to order with Council Member C. Danek, Council Member Travis King and Finance Officer G. Effling present. Also present was Tom Fridley.

The minutes of the November 7, 2018, meeting were read, motion to approve by Danek, seconded by King, motion carried. Financial reports were read, motion to approve by King, seconded by Danek, motion carried. The following vouchers were presented for the month, motion to approve by King, seconded by Danek, motion carried.

Artesian Fire Department – $125.00

Dawson Construction Inc. – $988.90

Gwen Effling – $724.36

Tom Fridley – $392.00

Larson & Nipe – $157.50

Runnings – $101.15

Sanborn Weekly Journal – $26.16

South Dakota Municipal League – $163.76

South Dakota Department of Revenue – $148.23

USDA – $1,116.00

Town of Artesian – $149.85

Xcel Energy –  $1,086.75

Old Business: 

Streets – discussion.

Lagoon – in good condition.   

Sewer/Garbage – reviewed and discussed delinquent bills.

The Board is still awaiting a current listing of the volunteer fire department members. 

Discussion was held on the liquor license.

Discussion and the second reading was held for Ordinance No. 2019-2.

Sewer Shut-off for Non-payment; votes 3 in favor of and 0 opposed, ordinance passes.  

New Business: 

The Board held discussion on the current insurance policy. 

Nuisance properties within city limits were discussed. 

Contact information for the City of Artesian – PO Box 104 Artesian, SD  57314.

There being no further business brought before the council, meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2019, at the Artesian Community Center at 7:30 p.m.

Gwen Effling

Town of Artesian, 

Finance Officer

Kurt Effling

Council Member