The May monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Matt Schmitz, Dale Lange, John Blenker and William Scepaniak.
The April minutes were read. One correction was made: repairs to be made at Hilltop Road intersection. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The minutes of the Board of Equalization Meeting and the Road Tour were also read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The Treasurer gave a financial report stating that the checking account balance was $295,622.92.
RE: Blading Quotes – Only one quote was received. Lange Trenching bid $44.00 per mile. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the bid from Lange Trenching, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Gravel Quotes – Two quotes were received. For Class 5: Scepaniak $8.30 c/yd, Lange $10.83 c/yd. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote from Scepaniak, with a gravel sample, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. For Class 2 Scepaniak $18.25/ton, Lange $18.25/ton. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote from Lange Trenching because of the packing machine used, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Ditch Cutting – Only one quote was received for ditch cutting. Math Schmitz quote was $60/hr plus fuel. It was noted that he had upped his certificate of insurance to $2 million. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the quote from Schmitz, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried. It was noted ditch cutting would begin around June 19th.
RE: Clear Lake Road Repair – Two quotes were received for the repair. One from Scepaniak and another from Lange Trenching. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the pit run/fabric quote from Scepaniak, Dave Robertson seconded, all in favor, motion carried. After further discussion, Dave Robertson made a motion to shape ditches and replace culverts as needed, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: 260th East – Landowners had been contacted about repairs. Discussion was held. Lange Trenching will do repairs.
RE: Resolution 5217 – Dan Stommes made a motion to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of MN in an effort to receive 2/3 of the fines recovered by the State of MN for crimes committed in Farming Township, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Trappers Pub and Grub Liquor License – An application for a County On/Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Trappers Pub and Grub was received. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Alternate Polling Site – The State of MN requires each precinct to have an alternate polling site listed. After much discussion, it was decided to list Trappers Pub and Grub as it meets the handicapped accessibility rules and could be separated from the bar area. The Clerk with notify the County.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6567 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6568 Stearns County election costs 180.26
Total $ 245.19
Year-to-date Total $ 57,036.29
At 10:03 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.