Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson, Hohbach, and Ackman in attendance.

The Public Hearing for vacating the section of Iowa between Block 21 and 22, original plat; the section of Railway between Block 22 and property owned by the BNSF, Original plat; and Wisconsin between Block 22 and the unplatted portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 15-105-61, original plat had no one in attendance. The board will make their final determination at the February board meeting.

The Public Hearing was adjourned.

Reports: W/S: Estimate from Dakota Pump in the amount of $1300 was presented to the board for repairs to the lift station. Hohbach has signed an agreement with the state lab for water and sewer testing. Discussion was held on placing a gate on the ladder at the water tower to meet insurance recommendations.
Streets: Ackman was instructed to send letters regarding parking on streets during snow removal
Grounds: invite Fox to attend Van Deest seminar with the board paying expenses
LCDF/LEAD meeting will be held January 11th at 6:30
Financials: A motion by Knutson, 2nd Hoffman was made to approve the financial statements as presented.

A motion was made by Hoffman, 2nd Knutson to approve the December minutes as read.

A motion was made by Knutson, 2nd Hoffman to approve the following claims for payment: General : Quill $49.94 supplies, D Shefner $196.00 gravel, Sanborn Weekly $64.20 printing, Brooks Oil $106.77 fuel $779.00 Heat, Scott Supply $53.74 repairs, NW Energy $18.07 park $163.55 CC $389.46 street, Santel $34.35 phone, SD F/O assn $40.00 dues, SDML $108.18 dues, District III $328.00 dues, T&T Services $648.70 snow, US Treasury $1342.04, $277.31 wages; W/S: USDA $156.00 loan, US Treasury $348.06, Quill $49.94 supplies, Brooks Oil $913.10 heat, NW Energy $164.01. SD DENR $150 fees, Santel $39.70 phone $34.73 library, DRW $2034.05, Postmaster $44.00, SD Dept Rev $12.00 testing, $1381.13 wages; Fire: Quill $49.94 supplies, Postmaster $44.00 postage, Miedema $160.00 garbage, Santel $27.04 phone

Old Business: Discussion was held on the letter received from Continental Western regarding insurance inspection. Items that need to be addressed include the fuel tank, tower ladder, and fire extinguishers.

New Business: Knutson is up for reelection and has indicated that she will continue to serve on the board.

The county had a handicap door opener installed at no cost to us on the community center.
The upcoming legislative audit was discussed. Currently Ackman is trying to find dates that will work.

Discussion was held on the Legion lease. The board (motion by Knutson, 2nd Hoffman) will increase rates to the Fire Reserve by $25 ($125.00) and to the Legion by $25 ($225) to cover the rising cost of upkeep.

Wages were established for the 2011 fiscal year with motion by Hoffman and seconds by Knutson:
Mayor will remain at $60/meeting, Trustee will remain at $55/mtg, Library will increase to $8.50/hr, Grounds will increase to $8.50/hr; Grounds Super will increase to $8.75/hr, West Nile will increase to $80/person and remain at $.55/mile; Water & Sewer Supt will remain at $475/mo; mileage rate will remain at $.55/mile; Lost time will increase to $15/hr; Finance Officer will remain at $850/mo, Rent will increase to $200/month, summer hours will increase to $12/hr, Annual Report will remain at $600 upon completion

The board was informed of a District III regional meeting in Plankinton on January 12th.

The next meeting will be held on February 7th at 7:00 pm.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Mary Ackman
Finance Officer