The Vienna Town Board met on October 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. President Kirk Roberts called the meeting to order. Roll Call was taken. Members present were Kirk Roberts, Lue Regnier and Richard Clark.
Roger Schnabel, Legislative Auditor, met with the Board to disclose findings of the Internal Audit. Any person wishing to view the audit results may call the City at 605-520-9843. The audit will also be posted on the Municipal Legislative website.
The Board officially accepted Richard Clark's resignation. Anthony Couettte was appointed to finish Clark's term. The Oath of Office was given.
The old minutes from the September meeting were read. Regnier made a motion to approve by Couette. Motion carried.
Regnier made a motion to pay the bills and Roberts seconded it. Motion carried. Bills paid were NW Energy, Fire Dept., $253.73; NW Energy, Town Hall, $47.64; NW Energy, street lights, $819.83; Sioux Rural Water, Fire Dept., $74.65; Nancy Roberts, wages, $415.57; Clark County Courier $22.38.
A motion was made by Couette and seconded by Regnier to purchase Children at Play Signs and the speed limit of 15 miles per hour. Motion carried.
The first reading of the 2027 budget was given. A motion to accept the reading was made by Couette and seconded by Regnier. Motion carried.
Nancy Roberts will be the only one with access to the online banking account at Dacotah Bank. This will be used strictly for observing the account. There will be no other activity with the online banking. Nancy Roberts, finance officer (FO), Board President Kirk Roberts and Board Member Lue Regnier will have check signing privileges for account 0126, as needed. Mark Wilen will be removed from this account.
The Town of Vienna will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries on any property owned by the Town. There will be signs posted on the different properties. This will also include the Town Hall. Regnier made a motion to approve the waivers and seconded by Couette. Motion carried. A waiver will be signed by the person or persons renting the Hall.
There will be no signs representing a business or candidates running for office. A government entity cannot display candidate signs on its property or use government resources to endorse political candidates. Couette made a motion to approve the statement and seconded by Regnier. Motion carried.
The Fire Department insurance issued was tabled until the November meeting, as there was representation by the Fire Dept.
The next meeting of the Town Board will be November 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Nancy Roberts
Finance Officer
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