The March 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 and Mike Schleper.
The February minutes were read. One correction was made: to note that the storage building owned by Evergreen Farms was converted to housing without a permit. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The Treasurer gave a financial report stating that the checking account balance was $310,194.60.
RE: Reorganization Meeting – It was decided to have the meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7:30 pm.
RE: Underground Electric – A request was received from Great River Energy about any restrictions, permits or fees the Township would have concerning underground electric lines. Discussion was held. It was decided to have them contact one of the Supervisors or come to the monthly Township meeting as additional information was needed.
RE: Spring Township Workshop – Board members were reminded of the workshop. They will be reimbursed for the workshop fee if they attend.
RE: Blading Quotes – It was decided to open blading quotes at the May monthly meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6542 Judy Bruemmer reimburse mileage/computer $ 86.00
6543 Sunny Brook Ent. blading guarantee 700.00
6544 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6545 Star Publications newspaper ads 127.98
6546 City of St. Martin fire protection 2016 5406.32
6547 M-R Sign Co. 911 sign 22.01
6548 COL Fire & Rescue fire protection Qtr 1 2017 1132.45
6549 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 637.21
6550 Dewey Klaphake permit fees 33.40
6551 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 155.84
6552 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 387.87
6553 Daniel Stommes reimburse mileage 29.80
6554 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 332.46
6555 Dave Robertson reimburse mileage 61.04
6556 City of Albany fire protection 16,329.00
6557 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 399.41
6558 Lange Trenching blacktop 648/repair 822 1470.00
6559 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 429.43
Total $ 27,805.15
Year-to-date Total $ 52,279.50
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 pm, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.