icThe July monthly meeting of Farming Township was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. Present were Vernon Willenbring, Dave Robertson, Judy Bruemmer and Duane Janssen. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Owen Braegelmannn, Chris Hopfer, Matt Schmitz, Dale Lange and John Blenker. Dan Stommes was absent.
The June minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating that the checking account balance was $411,841.57.
RE: Tarring Fund – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to transfer $50,000.00 into a CD at Stearns Bank for the tarring fund, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: One Day Gambling License – Mr. Braegelmann and Mr. Hopfer presented an application for a one day gambling license from the Rich Spring Ducks Unlimited to be held on August 25, 2016 at Trappers Pub and Grub. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to sign the application for the one day gambling license, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Kriegle Lake Road – Vernon Willenbring reported that Kriegle Lake Road needed tar repair and that Farming Township was asked to help pay for their part of the road. It was decided to table it until the August meeting.
RE: Road Work – It was reported that Class 2 work was done, dustcoating was completed, ditch cutting was done, weed spraying will be done by CentraSota Coop of St. Martin and weed inspection is on-going.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake reported there were complaints of Barker burning materials on his property. Dewey spoke to Barker and the problem should be taken care of.
RE: Summer Short Course – Clerk Judy Bruemmer gave a short report on the Summer Short Course and gave the Suprvisors a book from the DOT concerning care of gravel roads.
RE: Road Camera – John Blenker presented information on the road camera, types, costs, etc. Discussion was held. It was decided to table any more discussion until the August meeting. The Board thanked Mr. Blenker for his information.
RE: Clear Lake Road Culvert – Discussion was held concerning the culvert on Clear Lake Road near Norb Jost. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to check into the matter and repair it if necessary, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6460 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6461 Albany Post Office stamps 47.00
6462 Lange Trenching blading, Class 2, tractor & loader work 24,570.50
6463 Stearns Cty Auditor assessing fees 6975.00
6464 US Treasury medicare/social security 693.20
6465 Wakefied Twp COL debt ret. and interest/fees 5649.38
6466 Math Schmitz road ditch cutting 1248.00
6467 Cent. MN Dust Control dustcoating 28,154.00
6468 Stearns Bank transfer to CD for tarring fund 50,000.00
Total $ 117,402.01
Year-to-date Total $ 201,179.09
At 9:15 pm, Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
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