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 October 7th, 2016, minutes as read.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve to pay Jim Fridley $200.00 a month to do the water sampling and sending it in, and to pay Jim Fridley $15.00 to go to classes to update his certification.  He will be needing approximately 16 hours of class time.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve to hire Jesse Casillas to read the water meters for $75.00 a month. Jesse will be starting in October 2016.
Old Business:
Discussion was held on water meters that had been turned on recently and turned off.
Discussion was held on nuisances.
New Business:
Discussion was held on the new water application that was received by new homeowners.
The restrooms at the ballpark and at Rossy Park have been closed for the season.
Financials:
The budget has been completed and was sent to the Sanborn Weekly Journal to be published.
Discussion was held on past due accounts.
Workman’s Comp Audit has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th, 2016.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
WATER/SEWER: IRS $928.72 – for payroll quarterly taxes; Dakota Pump $81.63 – Float Change Out at the lift station; Hoffman Digging and Well Repair $2,054.38 – Water Meters & Read Outs and Quantity 12 just of antifreeze; Ed Hoffman $157.23 – payroll for lift station, lagoon, blowing out water lines in the restrooms at ballpark and Rossy Park, and helping locate;
General: Larry Lyle $60.03 – mowing for the town; Ed Hoffman $216.64 mosquito spraying; Albert J. Selland & Sons $1,500.00 – blading the streets; Morgan Theeler $465.94 – meeting with the town lawyer (nuisances, lease agreements, and telephone conference); Renee Farmer $300.00 – cleaning Community Center (June 1st – Oct. 9th); Sanborn Weekly Journal $163.57 – advertising meeting minutes; IRS $972.40 – payroll quarterly taxes.
The next board meeting will be held on November 8th and November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the City Office.
Angie Meier
Finance Officer