Farming Township ReOrganization Meeting 3.17.16
Clerk Judy Bruemmer called the ReOrganization Meeting to order at 8:00 pm. Present were Judy Bruemmer, Vernon Willenbring, Dan Stommes, Duane Janssen, Dewey Klaphake and Dave Robertson. The flag pledge was said.
Judy Bruemmer and Dave Robertson received their Certificate of Election and took their Oath of Office.
Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for Board Chairperson. Vernon Willenbring nominated Dan Stommes, Dave Robertson seconded. Dan Stommes accepted the nomination. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to close nominations, Dave Robertson seconded. Motion carried. Dan Stommes was named Board Chairperson.
Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for Board Vice-chairperson. Dave Robertson nominated Vernon Willenbring, Dan Stommes seconded. Vernon Willenbring accepted the nomination. Dan Stommes made a motion to close nominations, Dave Robertson seconded. Motion carried. Vernon Willenbring was named Board Vice-chairperson.
RE: Zoning Board – Vernon Willenbring made a motion that the meeting per diem for zoning board members be raised to $50 with only the administrator attending the monthly meetings and the rest of the Board meeting as needed, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Board Members – Discussion was held. Dave Robertson made a motion to leave the meeting per diem for all elected Board members at $60, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Hourly Wage – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to keep the hourly wage at $12.50, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Supervisor’s Hourly Wage:
Dan Stommes made a motion to pay Dave Robertson $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Stommes made a motion to pay Vernon Willenbring $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Dave Robertson seconded. Motion carried.
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to pay Dan Stommes $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Dave Robertson seconded. Motion carried.
RE: Mileage Rate – Dave Robertson made a motion to keep the mileage rate at 56 cents per mile, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Treasurer’s Monthly Wage – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to leave the Treasurer’s monthly wage at $75, Dave Robertson seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Clerk’s Monthly Wage – Dave Robertson 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. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Zoning Permit Inspection Fee – Discussion was held on permit fees and inspection fees. It was decided to table the subject until the April meeting.
RE: Fee for Tractor and Equipment – Vernon Willenbring made a motion for the Supervisor’s to negotiate each case with the owner, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
At 8:35 pm, Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.