January 2, 2018
The Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Members present: Lee Ellis, Gerry Karpen, Bill Benson, Cheryl Swenson and Robin Berg.
Ellis called the meeting to order.
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by; Karpen, second by; Benson.
ROUTINE BUSINESS: Minutes of the December 12, 2017 meeting was approved as read, Motion by; Karpen, second by; Benson.
The treasurer’s report was approved as read, Motion by; Karpen, second by; Benson.
CLAIMS APPROVED TO BE PAID: Xcel Energy, street light, $266.99, park light $70.50, town hall lights $19.25; Minnehaha Community Water, Dec. water $81.75; SECOG, 2018 dues $199.00; Robin Berg, Christmas party supplies $24.17; Lucas Swenson, 4hrs plowing, $48.00; Palisades Propane, 130 gals propan $203.92;
OLD BUSINESS: Karpen gave the group an update on the
upcoming demolition of the structure at Zeliff and
1st St. All paperwork has been completed and the structure can now come down
forthwith. With the cold weather, the company charged with bringing the
structure down will have to wait until it warms up a bit, which will hopefully
be in the next week or so. Claflin Excavating from Flandreau
is scheduled to perform the demolition.
Animal control, Tabled.
The
Sherman Town Board passed a resolution to thank the following individuals for
their hard work in planning and hosting the annual Christmas Party for Kids on
December 30th in the Sherman Town Hall. The following individuals assisted in
giving the party, Robin Berg, Sandralee Sutton, and
Jessica Koch. Our sincere thanks to these ladies who hosted 17 kids on a fun
filled Saturday afternoon.
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Thank You to Tom Coburn, Palisades Propane for the pizza donated for the kids.
A 2nd reading of the amended budget ordinance, Karpen made a
motion, to approve amended budget ordinance 2017-2 Second by; Benson. With a
vote of 3 yes motion carried.
Appointments: Town Clerk, Robin Berg; Treasurer, Cheryl
Swenson; Town Paper, The Garretson Gazette; Town Attorney, Dean Hammer. Motion
by; Ellis, Second by; Karpen for all to stay the same as 2018, with a vote of 3
yes motion carried.
Town Hall may be rented, the north side only for $20
includes tables and chairs. Tables and
chairs may be rented separately for $10.
Town hall use is free to residents of Sherman S.D. Motion by; Ellis,
Second by; Karpen for all to stay the same as 2018, with a vote of 3 yes motion
carried.
Building permits $10.00, Rezoning applications cost $50.00
and ten dollars for application, twenty dollars for each add in the Garretson
Gazette paper. Motion by; Karpen, Second by; Benson for all to stay the same as
2018, with a vote of 3 yes motion carried.
Publish Board Vacancy. One
three-year term on the Sherman Town Board. Deadline for filing nominating
petitions is February 23, 2018, 5:00 p.m. Earliest date to begin petition circulation January 26, 2018
Petitions may be obtained and must be returned to the Town Clerk by calling
605-594-3757 or 605-359-2481 Robin Berg Town Clerk
Motion by; Karpen to adjourn, second by Benson,
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, February 6, 2018 @7:30 p.m.
Robin Berg Town Clerk
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