Spencer, SD

Meeting

The Spencer Board of Trustees approved a water rate increase effective October 1, 2026, and voted to purchase a 2000 GMC pumper truck from the City of Salem for $10,000, declaring the 1983 fire truck surplus. They also discussed the 2027 budget, held the first reading of the appropriations ordinance, and reaffirmed their decision not to reconnect new landowners north of town to city water.

• Water rate increase to $17.00 per 1,000 gallons, $1.00 per 100 gallons after, effective Oct 1, 2026 (Resolution #248)
• Purchase 2000 GMC fire truck from City of Salem for $10,000; 1983 GMC fire truck declared surplus
• First reading of Appropriations Ordinance #267 for 2027 fiscal year budget
• Ordered lift station repair parts from Dakota Pump & Control
• Rejected reconnecting new landowners north of town to city water; Hanson Rural Water lines available

Meeting

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing and approved a conditional use permit for a manufactured home outside a designated district. They also adopted Ordinance #266, the International Property Maintenance Code, after its second reading. The board discussed nuisance issues and scooter enforcement, and approved paying $10,312.14 in bills.

Meeting

The Spencer Board of Trustees held a regular meeting, approved minutes and bills, and conducted the first reading of Ordinance #266 to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code Book. The meeting also included a maintenance report, finance officer report, zoning report, and brief discussion of nuisances.

• First reading of Ordinance #266 for adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code Book
• Bills paid include $5,914.00 to Koranda Well & Pump LLC for well pump, $1,500.00 to Code Enforcement Specialists for services, and $1,449.19 to Hanson Rural Water for water
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center

Meeting

The Spencer Board of Trustees approved a one-year contract with Code Enforcement Specialists from Burke, SD, and paid a retainer to take over enforcement duties. They also approved haying permits and discussed a water hookup outside city limits, recommending the property owner contact Hanson Rural Water. Routine items included approval of minutes, bills, and the annual report.

• Approved a one-year contract with Code Enforcement Specialists from Burke, SD, and paid a retainer to relieve board members of enforcement duties.
• Approved several haying permits.
• Discussed a water hookup for an address outside city limits; board consensus was to refer the property owner to Hanson Rural Water.
• Approved payment of bills totaling $8,201.70.
• Tabled discussion on city-owned property appraisals until next meeting.

Meeting

The Board approved minutes, bills totaling about $3,000, a haying permit, and a fowl permit for Nathan Johnson. They discussed a complaint about the property at 410 East St. and decided to consider next steps. A summer part-time position was offered to Joesph Johnson after an executive session.

• Property at 410 East St. discussed; Board will consider next steps after cleanup requests failed
• Summer part-time position offered to Joesph Johnson, to be re-evaluated in 30 days
• Haying permit approved; fowl permit for 5 chickens approved for Nathan Nash
• Appraisal for city-owned properties tabled until next meeting
• Bills paid include payroll, utilities, and services totaling approx. $3,000

Meeting

The Spencer Board of Trustees approved minutes, reports, and payment of bills totaling over $8,000. They discussed a citizen's property complaint and tabled an appraisal for city-owned properties until the next meeting. The next regular meeting is set for April 13, 2026.

• Bills paid include $1,702.05 sewer surcharge to US Bank Trust N.A., $1,281.69 to Southeastern Electric, and $1,113.00 to Addy Disposal Service
• Board addressed Tony Morehead regarding neighbor complaints about his property and asked him to clean it up
• Appraisal for city-owned properties tabled until next regular meeting
• Board discussed need for summer help
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center

Meeting

The Spencer Board of Trustees approved the agenda, minutes, finance report, and bills totaling over $9,000. They tabled discussion on city property appraisals and set the Equalization Board meeting for March 17, 2026. The board also authorized signing the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance agreement.

• Bills paid include $1,597.35 to Hanson Rural Water, $1,218.00 to Addy Disposal, and $887.00 in gross payroll for administration and utilities
• Appraisal for city-owned properties tabled until next regular meeting
• Equalization Board meeting set for March 17, 2026 at 306 Main Street
• Board authorized President Ruden to sign South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance agreement
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026

Meeting

The Spencer Board of Trustees approved the current salaries for 2026 with no changes, set a trustee election for November 3, 2026, and discussed purchasing or appraising city-owned lots. The board also approved routine items including bills, the official newspaper, depository, and attorney, and authorized the finance officer to pay bills between meetings to avoid late fees.

• Approved 2026 salaries: Board President $65/meeting + $1,000 annually, Trustees $60/meeting + $900 annually, Maintenance $20/hr, Finance Officer $16/hr
• Set trustee election for November 3, 2026, with petitions available July 3, 2026
• Agreed to have lots appraised for Trent Wollman to purchase city-owned property
• Added a request to purchase land from the city to the agenda
• Approved Dakota Pump and Control annual agreement for lift station service