Jodi Fischer

The council reviewed the monthly finance report and conducted a financial review of bank statements and invoices. Actions included approving a contribution to Junior Legion Baseball, authorizing budget transfers into the General Obligation Bond Fund, and approving various warrants for city operations. The police report detailed recent activities such as traffic stops and ordinance complaints. A bid for water meters was opened and tabled for a future meeting. Additionally, the council approved financial support for a cooperative agreement with District III and granted a temporary alcohol consumption permit for an upcoming community event.

The council reviewed monthly financial reports, released annual funds to the Menno Athletic Club, and approved various warrants. Police department activities, including community engagement and enforcement efforts, were discussed. Actions were taken to rescind a previous truck purchase authorization, initiate bidding for new smart water meter technology, and pass a second reading for a library supplemental appropriations ordinance. Additionally, the council renewed malt beverage licenses, approved temporary permits for the Menno Baseball Association, authorized a fireworks display, set pool operation logistics, recognized new volunteer firemen, surplused a city truck, updated disposal policies at the RU site, and selected various projects for the county's hazard mitigation plan update.

The council reviewed and approved the finance report and released annual funds to the Menno Baseball Association. A list of warrants was approved for payment, covering various municipal departments and utilities. The police department reported on recent activities, including arrests and a donation of a rifle to the department. Scheduled business included the purchase of a dump truck for the street department. New business items included the first reading of a supplemental appropriations ordinance for the library, the authorization of lawn and weed maintenance reminders, and approval for various municipal staff to attend upcoming workshops and training sessions. An executive session was held for personnel matters, leading to the hiring of a pool manager, a swim instructor, and lifeguards, along with the establishment of corresponding wage rates.

The board reviewed assessment books and lists of improvements with no changes made. The council approved a sweeping contract with the SD DOT for curb and gutter maintenance on US Highway 18 in Menno and Olivet. Additionally, the board authorized a purchase of equipment based on the Street Committee's recommendation to meet operational needs.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda with an added item for Equalization under New Business. The council reviewed and approved the February finance report and associated bank statements, credit card invoices, and reconciliation. A series of warrants totaling various municipal and insurance expenditures were approved. The council granted a variance for Menno Lumber Co. to permit the construction of a storage building on the northwest property line. Under new business, a new Alderman for Ward III, Terah Schoenfish, was appointed and administered the oath of office. The date for the Spring Clean-up was set for April 13th, with a snow date of April 27th. The 2025 annual report was approved, and general discussions were held regarding the need for a different dump truck and equalization matters.