The December monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board 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 Marlene Statz.
The November 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 balance in the checking account was $381,476.35.
RE: Gambling License for Lions Club – Marlene Statz was present to ask the Board to approve the license for the Lions Club at Trappers Pub and Grub. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve the license, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Bus Turn-around on 193rd – Dan Stommes reported that he received complaints concerning the bus turn-around. Discussion was held with Lange Trenching. The Board will make efforts to see that the turn-around is taken care of properly.
RE: Reinke Situation – Discussion was held. It was decided to leave as is since no more issues were raised.
RE: COL Fire & Rescue District – Board members were reminded that the Annual Budget Meeting will be held on Monday, December 12, 2106 at the Fire Station. The Clerk has posted the notice for the meeting as there may be a quorum present.
RE: Zoning – No activity to report this month.
RE: March Township Election – The Clerk stated that notice will be put in the newspaper and posted at the posting sites that filing for the offices of Supervisor and Treasurer will be open from January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Offices held by Dan Stommes and Duane Janssen are up for election.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6505 Dave Robertson supervisor wages $ 221.64
6506 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages $ 332.46
6507 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 161.61
6508 Dewey Klaphake reimb. permit/mileage 70.16
6509 Vernon Willenbring meals for election judges 64.31
6510 Dave Robertson election judge 87.50
6511 Mary Lou Salzl election judge 100.00
6512 Vernon Willenbring election judge 93.75
6513 Linda Theisen election judge 93.75
6514 Judy Bruemmer election judge 87.50
6515 Judy Bruemmer reimb. mileage/supplies/computer 245.38
6516 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6517 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 637.21
6518 Joyce Wimmer election judge 128.13
6519 Victor Kotten election judge 93.75
6520 Jack Wimmer election judge 87.50
6521 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 256.27
6522 Daniel Stommes reimb. mileage 23.52
6523 MATIT workmans comp. ins. 257.00
6524 COL Fire & Rescue District Qtr 4 fire protection 1243.09
6525 Stearns Cty Aud/Treasurer truth in taxation charge 106.00
6526 Lange Trenching rd rpr Kranz 1074/blading 1815 2889.00
6527 Star Publications newspaper ads 32.00
6528 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 429.43
6529 Farming Township Tarring fund CD at Stearns Bank 50,000.00
Total $ 57,805.89
Year-to-date Total $ 294,995.98**
**note: $40.00 error in February – year to date total correct at $294,955.98.
At 8:55 pm Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.