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 "city": "Spencer",
 "state": "SD",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/spencersd.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Spencer Board raises water rates, buys used fire truck",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Spencer Board adopts International Property Maintenance Code, discusses nuisance enforcement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://spencersd.com/vertical/sites/%7B616498E6-27E5-4D9E-A4B0-11065E9A8513%7D/uploads/Meeting_on_07-13-2026.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "First reading of ordinance adopting International Property Maintenance Code",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://spencersd.com/vertical/sites/%7B616498E6-27E5-4D9E-A4B0-11065E9A8513%7D/uploads/Meeting_on_06-11-2026_WITH_CORRECTION.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Spencer Board hires code enforcement service, approves haying permits",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://spencersd.com/vertical/sites/%7B616498E6-27E5-4D9E-A4B0-11065E9A8513%7D/uploads/Meeting_on_05-11-2026.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Spencer Board addresses 410 East St. property complaint, hires summer worker",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://spencersd.com/vertical/sites/%7B616498E6-27E5-4D9E-A4B0-11065E9A8513%7D/uploads/Meeting_on_04-13-2026.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board pays bills, addresses property complaint, tables appraisal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://spencersd.com/vertical/sites/%7B616498E6-27E5-4D9E-A4B0-11065E9A8513%7D/uploads/Meeting_on_03-12-2026.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Spencer Board approves bills, sets equalization meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://spencersd.com/vertical/sites/%7B616498E6-27E5-4D9E-A4B0-11065E9A8513%7D/uploads/Meeting_on_02-13-2026.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board approves 2026 salaries, sets election date, and discusses land sales",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://spencersd.com/vertical/sites/%7B616498E6-27E5-4D9E-A4B0-11065E9A8513%7D/uploads/Meeting_on_01-12-2026.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://spencersd.com"
  }
 ]
}