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Official Minutes 6.7.16

The June monthly meeting of Farming Township 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, Dale Lange, John Blenker and Matt Schmitz.

The May minutes were read. One correction was made in the May 3, 2016 minutes: change “bituminous overlay” to “chip seal”. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. One correction was made in the May 17, 2016 extended meeting: change c.yd. in the quotes to “ton”. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating that the checking account balance is $252,132.55.

RE: Class 2/Dustcoating – It was reported that Class 2 and Dustcoating applications would begin by the end of the week, weather permitting.

RE: Ditch Cutting – Only one quote was received for ditch cutting. It was received from Schmitz Mowing Service for $60/hr plus fuel, using a 70 hp tractor with an 8 ft disc mower. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the bid from Schmitz Mowing Service, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Mr. Schmitz reported that there were large areas of thistles, especially along 280th and 223rd that needed spraying. Supervisors will check into it.

RE: Weed Inspection – Supervisors reported that they will begin weed inspection with each taking 1/3 of the Township.

RE: Legal Seminar – Dave Robertson gave a report on the Township Legal Seminar he attended. He said it was excellent and well attended. Two points he brought up were that transferring monies from one fund to another can only be done by a unanimous decision of the Board and that tarring decisions are made by the Board.

RE: Website – Dewey Klaphake reported that moving the website is a ‘work in progress’ and should be done by the end of July.

RE: General Election – The Clerk presented the list of election judges and head judges. Election judges are Linda Theisen, Jack Wimmer, Mary Lou Salzl, Vernon Willenbring, Dave Robertson and Victor Kotten. Head judges are Joyce Wimmer and Judy Bruemmer. All judges have been scheduled for training. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve the list of election judges and head judges, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Summer Short Course – A reminder was made concerning the Township Summer Short Course. Judy Bruemmer plans on attending.

 

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6442       Stearns Electric monthly electric bill                                $              64.93

6443       MN Assn of Twp   workshop fee/Judy                                            50.00

6444       COL Fire District   Qtr 2 fire protection                                          1243.09

6445       Void

6446       Lange Trenching  blading                                                                   2260.50

6447       Dewey Klaphake  re-imb. fees/mileage/website                          357.23

6448       Dave Robertson   supervisor wages                                                664.34

6449       Dave Robertson   re-imb. mileage/wkshop fee                           214.52

6450       Wm. Scepaniak Inc.  class 5 on twp. roads                                     29535.27

6451       Vernon Willenbring  supervisor wages                                            918.88

6452       Vernon Willenbring  re-imb. wkshop fee/mileage/meals           122.15

6453       Dewey Klaphake  zoning adm. wages/website                               370.55

6454       Daniel Stommes   supervisor wages                                                664.92

6455       Daniel Stommes   reimb. mileage/wkshop fee                              239.96

6456       Judy Bruemmer    clerk wages                                                          969.67

6457       Judy Bruemmer    reimb. wkshop fee/mileage/computer           175.02

6458       Duane Janssen      reimb. wkshop fee                                              50.00

6459       Duane Janssen      treasurer wages                                                  595.66

Total       $                              38,496.69

Year-to-date Total      $                              83,777.08

Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 pm, Dave Robertson seconded.

All in favor, motion carried.

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