Farming Township ReOrganization Meeting 3.21.13
Clerk Judy Bruemmer called the Reorganization Meeting to order at 8:00 pm. Present were Judy Bruemmer, Vernon Willenbring, Neil Franz, Daniel Stommes and Duane Janssen.

Neil Franz and Duane Janssen received their Certificates of Election and took their Oath of Office.

Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board chairperson. Vernon Willenbring nominated Dan Stommes, Neil Franz seconded. Dan Stommes accepted the nomination. Neil Franz made a motion to close nominations, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried. Dan Stommes was named board chairperson.

Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board vice-chairperson. Dan Stommes nominated Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Neil Franz accepted the nomination. Dan Stommes made a motion to close nominations, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried. Neil Franz was named board vice-chairperson.

RE: Zoning Board – Vernon Willenbring made a motion that the per diem for the zoning board be $35, with only the administrator attending monthly meetings and the rest of the board meeting as needed, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Board Member Per Diem – Neil Franz made a motion that the meeting per diem for all elected board positions remain at $60, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Hourly Wage – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to leave the hourly pay at $10, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Supervisor’s Hourly Wage –
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to pay Neil Franz $10 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.
Neil Franz made a motion to pay Dan Stommes $10 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Stommes made a motion to pay Vernon Willenbring $10 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Neil Franz seconded. Motion carried.

RE: Mileage Rate – Neil Franz made a motion to leave the mileage rate at 50 cents per mile, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Treasurer’s Monthly Wage – Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to leave the treasurer’s monthly wage at $75, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Clerk’s Monthly Wage – Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to leave the clerk’s monthly wage at $150 with a $10 monthly reimbursement for computer time, which would be reviewed should computer rates increase, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Zoning Permit Inspection Fee – Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to set the fee amount when the new zoning administrator is appointed, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Fee for Tractor and Equipment – Vernon Willenbring made a motion for the Supervisors to negotiate each case with the owner, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A ‘Thank You’ will be sent to Stearns Bank for the cookies provided at the annual meeting.

Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.