Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hohbach, Moody, Knutson, Chada, and Ackman present.

Reports: W/S: Hohbach will return incorrect meters to DSG and pursue getting replacement caps for the ones already installed.  Discussion was held on a user who turned on his own water.  Discussion was held on the bill for extending water and sewer services to a new addition.  Knutson will contact the constructor in regards to items that appear to not be the city responsibility.

Streets: Progress of Linke agreement was reported, but he is capable of removing snow on the city streets.

Financial reports were presented and approved with a motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody.  Ackman will be attending the annual report workshop on January 11, 2008.

Horizons: Discussion was held on board members serving on various committees.

LCDF: No activities to report

Grounds/Maintenance: Hinges on the cabinets were discussed.  Ackman was instructed to purchase light replacements from surplus.

The December minutes were read and approved with a motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson.

Old Business: 

Ordinance Revision comments will be e-mailed to District III.

The problems with approval of a trailer placement were discussed.  The board was in agreement that at the county zoning meetings it was decided that if the municipality approved an older trailer there should be no problem with the zoning board approving.  In reviewing the county zoning ordinance, it was not found where municipality approval was needed.  Ackman will contact District III for clarification.  The board would also like to clarify that the Sanborn County zoning process was underway when the board was informed that it would affect property within city limits.  Members did attend meetings and voiced their concerns.

Chada informed the board of his intent to continue serving on the board.

Generator upgrades were discussed with more input needed before further action is taken.

New Business:

Recognition for Myron Sonne and Jill Moody outstanding awards were discussed.  Ackman will place congratulatory ads in the papers.

The lease with the legion for the community center was discussed and approved with a motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson.

Discussion was held on county implementation of a wheel tax.  In the official handbook, it states that this tax will be divided among county, townships, and municipalities for street/road maintenance.  A motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody was made to enter into correspondence with county to ask for a portion of these tax dollars for use within our municipality. 

Correspondence for Jeff Larson stating that we need to pay a $20 fee for the Municipal Attorney Association was reviewed and approved with a motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson.

The following wages were established with a motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody: Mayor $55/month, Trustee $50.00, Library $8.00, Water/Sewer Superintendent $475/mo. Grounds $7.50/hr, Mileage $.40/mile, Lost Time $10.00/hr, West Nile $12/hr $.45/mile or $75/per spraying.

Communications from the Red Cross and District II were presented.

A motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson was made to purchase gift cards for outstanding volunteers.

The following claims were presented and approved with a motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody: W/S: USDA $156.00 loan, NW Energy $164.17, DB Electric $43.58 tower, SD one  Call $1.90, SD Dept Rev $144.00 testing, DENR $150.00 wastewater fee, DRW $1730.50, Santel $37.91, Postmaster $41.00, Quill $42.35 office supplies, US Treasury $206.56 payroll, $415.57 wages, FIRE: C VanLaecken $185.07 supplies, Buckshots $144.59 fuel, Postmaster $41.00, Quill $42.35 supplies, Santel $26.00, Dakota Two Way $1691.00 radios; GEN: Horizons reimbursements $65.85, Sweet Chickies $55.00 celebration, R Moe $35.88 generator, B Ackman $35.88 generator, Intuit $199.00 payroll, NW Energy $331.21 streets, $110.10 CC, Scott Supply $6.02 repairs, US Treasury $752.68 payroll, Thunes $24.57 CC supplies, Cor-Insurance $315.00 insurance, Quill $42.35 supplies, Sanborn Weekly $76.23 publishing, SDML $104.64 dues, SD F/O Assoc. $40.00 dues, SD Assoc Code Enforcement $40.00 dues, Menards $33.44 Cc supplies, SD Federal Property $3725.00 generator, F Mentele $1438.20 blading, Larson & Nipe $50.00 legal, Santel $35.75 telephone, $819.06 wages

The next meeting will be held February 4, 2008.

The fireman’s annual meeting will be held January 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Mary Ackman
Finance Officer