Farming Township Official Minutes 3.6.12
Vernon Willenbring called the March monthly meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Julia Franz and Brian Brix.
The February monthly minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to approve the minutes as read, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The minutes of the Board of Audit meeting and the Budget meeting were read. Neil Franz made a motion to approve the minutes as read, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Patti Legatt gave a financial report.
RE: Redistricting Resolution – Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to adopt a resolution re-establishing our precinct and polling place as declared by MN Statute, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Crackfilling – Brian Brix stated that crackfilling was not done yet. Discussion was held concerning crackfilling versus seal coating roads. Mr. Brix also inquired about the sign reflectivity deadlines.
RE: Chain of Lakes Fire and Rescue District – Vernon Willenbring gave a report on the Fire & Rescue District.
RE: Road Restriction Variance – A request was received from Frieler Feeds for a road restriction variance. Discussion was held. It was decided to deny the request. The clerk will send them a letter stating the board’s decision.
A reminder was given that blading quotes will be opened at the April monthly meeting and gravel quotes will be opened at the May monthly meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
5928 MATIT township insurance $ 1479.00
5929 Sunny Brook Ent. snowplowing $ 1905.00
5930 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
5931 Star Publications newspaper notices $ 66.63
5932 City of Albany fire protection $ 14083.00
5933 Judy Bruemmer re-imb. supplies/mileage/computer use $ 284.41
5934 Patti Legatt treasurer wages $ 382.12
5935 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages $ 707.62
5936 Neil Franz supervisor wages $ 396.27
5937 Dan Stommes supervisor wages $ 283.05
5938 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages $ 566.10
5939 City of St. Martin fire protection $ 6149.05
Total $ 26,367.18
Year-to-date Total $ 33,908.79
At 9:25 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.