Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman and Meier in attendance.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve the October 17th, 2016 minutes as read.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
Old Business:
The town lawyer had sent over by email new leases and rental agreements for 2017.
The workman’s comp audit has been completed.
New Business:
Discussion was held with Terry from SPN in regards to the lagoon project.
Discussion was held on water meters and needing to go check on a couple of meters to make sure they are working correctly.
Meeting is scheduled with Jim Anderson on November 9th to discuss the lagoon project.
Discussion was held on offering health insurance as a benefit for the employees.
Discussion was held on updating the website.
Financials:
Discussion was held on past due accounts.
Discussion was held about sending out letters to the customers about the water increase and changes in the water billing that will go into place on January 1st, 2017. These letters will be sent out in the November, December, and January billing.
Discussion was held on insurance billing.
A motion was made by Chada, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve offering health insurance to employees.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
WATER/SEWER: Davison Rural Water $1,949.90 – water bill, NorthWestern Energy $418.55 lagoon electric – $54.56, water valve electric – $11.47, lift station electric – $319.36, sump electric – $10.00 water plant electric – $23.16, Jim Fridley $184.70 – water sampling, SD Department of Revenue $72.00 – water sampling, SPN $8,272.31 – lagoon project, Santel Communications $117.10 – telephone/internet – $73.42 water/sewer $43.68 – liftstation, First National Bank & Trust $5,090.64 $1,612.41 – principal for lagoon loan $2,611.22 – interest $867.01 – Acrued Interest, Jesse Casillas – $75.00 read water meters;
GENERAL:  Morgan Theeler $1,063.70 – leases and Rental Agreements, Quill – $91.06 – office supplies, Angie Meier – $1,146.29 – payroll finance officer, Miedema Sanitation $82.00 – garbage pickup, Menards $35.95 – office supplies, NorthWestern Energy $617.97 – $24.41 – Rossy Park electric, $438.85 – street lights, $154.71 – community center electric.
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 Officer