Official Minutes 1.5.16
The January monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. Present were Dan Stommes, Vernon Willenbring, Duane Janssen and Judy Bruemmer. Neil Franz was absent. Also present were Brian Brix, Dave Robertson, Dale Lange and Marlene Statz.
The December minutes were read. There was one correction: the surcharge for snowplowing when diesel goes above $4/gallon is $5 per hour. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report.
RE: Gambling License for Lions Club Raffle – Marlene Statz asked the Board to approve the application. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to sign and approve the application, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Rau dustcoating bill – Vernon Willenbring reported that he contacted Mr. Rau and to go ahead and cash the check.
RE: Roger Mergen project – Discussion was held. It was decided to hold the damage deposit check until Spring.
RE: Ken Hamann driveway complaint – Vernon Willenbring reported that he checked it out and he notified Mr. Hamann that it was not the Township’s responsibility.
RE: COL Fire District – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the Fire District.
RE: Voting Booths – Judy Bruemmer asked the Board if they wanted to get different or additional voting booths. Discussion was held. It was decided to table the matter until the February meeting.
RE: Board of Audit Meeting and Budget Meeting – Discussion was held. It was decided to hold the meetings at the February meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6408 Farming Community Center annual rent $ 1995.00
6409 US Treasury medicare/soc.security 343.48
6410 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6411 Star Publication newspaper ads 48.30
6412 Lange Trenching blading 1555.64
6413 COL Fire & Rescue District ’15 Qtr 4 fire protection 1236.18
6414 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 4455.00
Total $ 9,698.53
Year-to-date Total $ 9,698.53
At 8:35 pm Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.