Farming Township – Official Minutes 2.14.12
The February 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, Brian Brix and Mike Schleper. The January minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
A financial report was given by Patti Legatt.

RE: Sign Reflectivity – Neil Franz presented the finished map and sign inventory. Discussion was held. A resolution stating Farming Township’s compliance with the guidelines regarding road signs set forth by the Federal Highway Administration was reviewed and signed.

RE: Crackfilling – Brian Brix was present inquiring about crackfilling for 2012. Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to hire Brian Brix to crackfill all paved roads in the township with the understanding that the price will be $1.18# installed, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Absentee Ballot Board – Neil Franz made a motion to establish by resolution the Absentee Ballot Board required by MN Statute for the March township election, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Non-intoxicating Liquor License – Mike Schleper presented an application for a Non-intoxicating Liquor License for the Farming Baseball Club, Inc. Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to approve the license for the year 2012, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Board of Appeal and Equalization – It was noted that the meeting will be held on April 10, 2012 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am.

RE: Chain of Lakes Fire and Rescue District – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the Fire District.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
5922 Bill Otto reimb. – permit copies $ 192.37
5923 Sunny Brook Ent. snowplowing 1475.00
5924 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
5925 City of Richmond Qtr 4 ’11- fire protection 309.00
5926 Patti Legatt re-imb. – zoning copies 73.02
5927 Stearns Cty Assn of Twps state & county dues 930.84
Total $ 3,045.16
Year-to-date Total $ 7,541.61

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Neil Franz at 9:18 pm, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, Motion carried.

Official Minutes – Board of Audit 2.14.12

The Board of Audit was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 9:20 pm. All Township Board members were present.
A financial report for the year 2011 was presented to the board by Clerk Judy Bruemmer and Treasurer Patti Legatt. Discussion was held.
Neil Franz made a motion to accept the report of the Clerk and Treasurer and to approve the report as a result of the Township Board of Audit, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
A motion to adjourn the Board of Audit meeting was made by Dan Stommes at 9:40 pm, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Official Minutes – Budget Meeting 2.14.12

The Budget Meeting was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 9:40 pm. All Township Board members were present.
Discussion was held regarding the budget proposal for year 2013.
Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the budget proposal for 2013, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
At 10:07 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.