Official Minutes 1.6.15
The January monthly meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dave Robertson and Brian Brix.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report. He stated that the current checking account balance was $205,434.58.
RE: County Roads Meeting – Neil Franz reported on the meeting with County Representatives regarding county roads and the possibility of turning them over to the Townships. The two roads considered for Farming Township were: County Road 117 in the northwest corner and County Road 161 in the southeast corner – approximately 4 miles of road. The planning and specifics for the transfer are on-going and will take some time.
RE: Evergreen Farms Construction – The clerk reported several inquiries have been made about the construction on Evergreen Farms. Dewey Klaphake will check with the County to see if the proper permits have been applied for.
RE: Board of Audit/Budget Meeting – Discussion was held. It was decided to have the meetings in conjunction with the February monthly meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6301 US Treasury soc.sec/medicare $ 341.98
6302 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6303 Star Publications newspaper ads 72.46
6304 Farming Comm. Ctr. annual rent 1995.00
6305 Stearns Cty Assn of Twp county/MN dues 1032.46
6306 COL Fire District fire protection Qtr 4 1269.96
6307 Sunny Brook Ent Inc snowplowing 2830.00
Total $ 7,606.79
Year-to-date Total $ 7,606.79
At 8:35 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the monthly meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.