Mayor Mark Chada called the meeting to order with Sean Gromer, Angie Larson, and Angie Meier in attendance. 

A motion was made by Gromer, seconded by Larson, carried, to approve the January 20th, 2025, minutes as read.

A motion was made by Larson, seconded by Gromer, carried, to approve the financials as presented.

Old Business:

Discussion was held on the Water Sample Report. 

January 25th is the Fire Department Poker Tournament. 

Meier brought a quote from Sign Pro to replace the American Legion, Fire Department, Finance Office, and Community Center signs, as they are all very faded. 

A motion was made by Gromer, seconded by Chada, carried, to approve to have Sign Pro make replacement signs. 

New Business:

Buckshot’s Roadhouse will be changing hands of ownership on February 16th, 2025. Paperwork has been sent to the new owner to fill out. He will be attending the next meeting on February 17th for the transfer of the liquor license. 

A motion was made by Gromer, seconded by Larson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:

General AND WATER/SEWER:   Sean Gromer – $646.45 – Wages – Maintenance Worker, On-Site – $98.39 – Grounds – Surveillance, USDA – $156.00 –  Water Tower Loan Payment, Faye Blindauer – $273.36 – Wages – Custodian, Tori Hoffman – $138.53 – Wages – Meter Reader, Ed Hoffman – $629.45 – Wages – Water Sample, Angie Meier – $991.25 – Wages – Finance Officer and Reimbursement for computer antivirus software for $369.36, Santel Communications – $254.65 – Office – Internet and Phone, Community Center – Internet and Phone, Sanborn Weekly Journal – $84.75 – Advertising Minutes, Quill – $103.00 – Supplies, NorthWestern Energy – $1,858.10 – Utilities – Electric – Rossy Park – $28.19, Community Center – $304.70, Street Lights – $883.70, Lagoon – $0.00, Ballpark – $42.99, Lift Station – $66.73, Water Valve – $66.24, Water Plant – $258.10, Conrad Repair – $9,975.00 – Installing Water Meters (57 water meters), Health Pool of South Dakota – $1,687.83 – Health Insurance.

The next board meeting will be held on February 17th, 2025, at the city office.

Angie Meier

Finance Officer

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The Town of Artesian Council met on February 11, 2025, in a regular session at the Artesian Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Council Member Travis King called the meeting to order with Council Member Candi Danek present. Also present were Finance Officer MaKenna Wormstadt, Alex Wormstadt, Kaleigh Zoss, Rich Danek, Shilo Peer, Wendi Peer, Barb Metzinger, Jodi Hein, and Charles Beaudry. 

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

Public Participation: Discussion was held on burning in town.

Motion by Danek, seconded by King, to approve the minutes from January 14, 2025, financial reports and vouchers as presented; motion carried:  

Xcel Energy, Utilities $1,186.46

Hertel, Makenna, Payroll $709.57

King, Travis, Payroll $99.74

Salathe, Michael, Payroll $41.56

Artesian Fire Department, Rent $125.00

Dawson Sanitation Services, Utilities $1,646.44

Dawson Construction Inc., Utilities $375.00

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $532.56

South Dakota Association of Townships, Service $222.25

Rural Ag, Service $580.54

IRS, Fees $563.72

Runnings, Supplies $350.45

Just Duet, Service $2,900.00

Kibble, Supplies $2,500.00

M&A Bauer, Machinery $1,600.00

Bob Schmit, Equipment $27,500.00

Farmers Elevator, Service $1,197.16

Old Business: 

Streets – Discussion was held on the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Code Enforcement – Discussion was held, and updates were given. Lagoons – Discussion was held. Dueling Pianos – Discussion was held. Playset – Discussion was held.

New Business:

Motion by Danek, seconded by King, to approve the 2025 Artesian Volunteer Firemen roster. Motion by Danek, seconded by King, to join the South Dakota Town and Townships; motion carried. Motion by Danek, seconded by King, to approve the temporary liquor licenses; motion carried. 

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

MaKenna

Wormstadt

City of Artesian

Finance Officer

Travis King

Council Member

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