October 9, 2007
The
Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 7:30 p.m. at
the
Members present:
Robin Berg, Gerry Karpen, Sandee Sutton, Cheryl Swenson and Ann Thiel.
Others present:
Neil Winterton, Terry Tronson.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
The Agenda was approved.
Minutes of the September
11, 2007, meeting were approved as read.
Minutes of the September
18, 2007, special session were approved as read.
The treasurer’s report
was read and approved.
CLAIMS APPROVED TO BE PAID
Minnehaha Community
Water Corp., water, $22.50; Argus Leader Media, September meeting minutes,
special session minutes, notice of adoption, and notice of meeting change,
$113.16; Xcel Energy, electricity, $219.00; Virgil Inglett, 4 times mowing and
grass seed, $155.00; Brian Berg, 2 times mowing, $50.00; Neil Winterton, 3 times
mowing, $60.00; Robin Berg, ink and mileage, $76.46; Sandee Sutton, board for
merry-go-round, $27.01; Ben Nustad, hang shelves and rain gutter, $62.20;
Menards, shelving, $47.84; Lyle Signs, street signs, $276.28.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
Street work
tabled to next meeting.
2.
Discussion
continued regarding the possible dissolution of the Fire Department.
Decision tabled.
3.
Terry Tronson
summarized current developments regarding creation of a Rural Ambulance
District. Motion by Karpen, second
by Sutton, to approve Resolution 2007-1: Resolution
of Approval to be Included in Minnehaha County Rural Ambulance District.
Motion carried.
4.
Sutton reported
that the Minnehaha County Sheriff charges $24.00 per hour for scheduled patrol.
Discussion ensued. Since the
Sheriff currently makes frequent, unscheduled patrols through
5.
Thiel reported
that vehicle liability is covered by SDPAA.
The vehicles are not covered for comprehensive or collision damage.
NEW BUSINESS
6.
Karpen contacted the Post Office in Garretson regarding problems with
mail delivery. The Post Master
indicated that delivery will be closely monitored.
ORDINANCES
7.
Second reading of
Ordinance 2007-2: 2008 Appropriation
Ordinance. Motion by Karpen to
approve, second by Sutton. Motion
carried.
Motion by Sutton to
adjourn, second by Karpen.
The
next regular meeting will be November 6, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Ann Thiel
Town Clerk