The July Monthly Board Meeting of Farming Township 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, Math Schmitz, Dale Lange and John Blenker.
The June minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $317,653.29 in checking.
RE: Ditch Cutting – Math Schmitz reported that ditch cutting went well. He noted that townships should be watching for Wild Parsnip – a very dangerous weed. He also recommended having the ditches sprayed.
RE: Weed Inspection – The Supervisors reported that weed inspection was completed and there were no major issues.
RE: Zoning – Administrator Dewey Klaphake gave a short report on zoning and explained some State Building Code changes.
RE: Ducks Unlimited – Mr. Hopfer from Ducks Unlimited presented an application for a gambling license for their benefit to be held at Trappers Pub and Grub. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to approve the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Road Issues – a biker reported a hole in 223rd Ave and another resident requested a horse rider sign in order to make drivers aware along Mapleview Road – the hole will be taken care of and a sign will be ordered.
RE: COL Fire District – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the Fire District meeting and state that they had 4 new applications for firefighters.
RE: Farming Community Center – Vernon Willenbring reported that he had attended the public meeting concerning future plans for the Community Center. He stated that he was asked if the Township would consider taking it over and said he told them that the Township would not be interested in it. Dan Stommes and Dave Robertson agreed with him.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6587 Star Publications newspaper ads $ 14.22
6588 US Treasury medicare/soc. security 573.78
6589 Math Schmitz ditch cutting 1220.00
6590 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6591 Lange Trenching culvert repair 780.00
(2369.50) blading 1589.50
6592 Farming Township tarring fund CD 50,000.00
Total $ 54,242.43
Year-to-date Total $ 290,538.59
At 9:00 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.