Farming Township – Official Minutes 1.3.12
The January monthly meeting was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Bill Otto, Tony Legatt and Duane Janssen.

The December minutes were read. One correction was made: that Patti Legatt accepted the temporary re-appointment of Township Treasurer until the March elections. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A financial report was given by Patti Legatt.

RE: Sign Reflectivity-Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to adopt the Farming Reflectivity Resolution, using the MAT Road Sign Policy sample-noting that the sign inventory will be completed by March 15, 2012, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: February monthly meeting-Due to precinct caucuses, the February monthly meeting will be re-scheduled to Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 8:00 pm. This will be published and posted.

RE: COL Fire & Rescue District-Vernon Willenbring gave a report on the Fire District. Twenty firemen have finished training. Their first call was on December 30, 2011. Mutual aid agreements are being finalized.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
5915 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing $ 945.00
5916 US Treasury soc. sec./medicare 347.13
5917 Star Publications legal notices 52.00
5918 MATIT Agency workmens comp ins 254.00
5919 Wakefield Twp COL fire district expenses 1183.39
5920 Farming Comm. Center annual room rent 1650.00
5921 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93

Total $ 4496.45
Year-to-date Total $ 4496.45

At 8:55 pm Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Minutes taken by Judy Bruemmer, Clerk.