Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Ackman, Knutson, Hohbach, and Moody in attendance.  Jay Linke also attended to discuss snow removal with the board.

Reports: W/S: Read outs are being worked on.  Have a problem with those in pits.  Hohbach informed the board of a recent electrical problem at the tower. 

Street: Jay Linke will do snow removal contingent on the ability to purchase more equipment.  He is asking for a $5000 retainer (roll able) with charges of $150/hr.  A motion was made by Knutson, 2nd Moody, carried to enter into a contract with Jay Linke for snow removal consisting of a $5,000.00 retainer (roll able into the next year) and a rate of $150/hr. Discussion was held on leasing equipment for snow removal.  The board had been approached in regards to moving snow on private sidewalks on Main Street and decided that we would not use our equipment to do so.

Financial reports were presented by Ackman and approved with a motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson.

The board was given information on the Vision Plan produced by the Horizons committee and invited to sign up for any objective they were interested in.

Knutson informed the board of the discussion that was held with David Lambert and Bryan Hisel in regards to the Economic Development.  B&B monies can be spent for this and they are currently looking at a rate of $10/per capita. 

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

A motion was made by Moody, 2nd Knutson to approve the following claims for payment: W/S: SD Dept Rev $12.00 testing, DRW $1772.90, NW Energy $104.54, Postmaster $41.00 postage, General Fund $342.25 propane, Santel $37.97 phone, wages $415.57; FIRE: C Van Laecken $34.45 supplies, Buckshots $323.88 fuel, Santel $26.00; GEN: Horizons $150.00 door prizes (re-imb), M Farmer $100.44 printing (re-imb), H Steinmetz $90.00 tractor, Postmaster $41.00, Dept Rev $75.00 liquor trfr, Sal’s Drive Inn $800.00 Horizons meals (re-imb), NW Energy $99.25 CC $334.44 street, Meanrds $22.28 CC supplies $34.98 grounds, Santel $35.25, Scott Supply $2.68 repairs, Miedema $144.00 garbage,  wages $1114.00

Old Business: The board will meet on December 12, 2007 at 7:00 at the Community Center to review ordinance revisions.

New Business:
Motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson, carried to approve the renewal of liquor licenses for Jakes Lounge.

Motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson, carried to approve the renewal of liquor licenses for Buckshots.

Motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson, carried to approve a 1995 trailer moving into town for Matt Wranek.

Motion by Moody, 2nd Knutson, carried to approve the 2008 meeting dates:  January 7, February 4, March 5, April 7, May 5, June 4, July 7, August 4, September 3, October 6, November 3, and December 3.

Motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody, carried to add EPL insurance at the rate of $429.00

Communication included legislative updates and SDML groups.  Motion by Knutson, 2nd Moody, carried to join Code Enforcement, Finance Officers, and SDML.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Mary Ackman
Finance Officer