The October monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. All members were present. Also present were Dale Lange and John Blenker.
The September minutes were read. One correction was made – check numbers 6607 and 6608 were inverted. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $253,348.32 in the checking account.
RE: Blading Issues – Supervisors reported on issues concerning potholes, etc on several roads. Discussion was held. Recent heavy rains have contributed to the issues and the roads will be checked out.
RE: Voting Booths – The Township will not be receiving the voting booths from another township as they have been destroyed.
RE: Crackfilling – Dan Stommes reported that he has contacted the crackfilling contractor.
RE: Chain of Lakes Fire & Rescue District – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the Fire District Meeting. He stated that a new tanker truck, funded by a grant, has been ordered and membership in the District is again at 25 volunteer firemen.
RE: County Election Meeting – Judy Bruemmer reported on the meeting stating that they were presented information on two new voting machines the County was looking at. No decisions had been made yet as they were applying for a grant. The last week in September they were awarded the grant. One option for Townships was to apply for a grant for E-poll Books instead of the regular roster. Discussion was held. Considering that our polling place had no internet access and there was very little trouble handling the voters the Board decided against the E-poll Book at this time.
RE: Snowplowing Quotes – The Supervisors will check for snowplowing quotes which will be opened at the November Board Meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6612 Albany Recycling Center recycle junk from township ditches $ 31.00
6613 Lange Trenching road repair – 223rd Ave 282.00
(total $1640.50) blading 1358.50
6614 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6615 US Treasury social security/medicare 465.32.
Total $ 2,201.75
Year-to-date Total $ 304,817.95
At 8:50 pm Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.