The September 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 Terry Haust, Dale Lange and Math Schmitz.
The August 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 $264,207.53 in the checking account.
RE: Richmond Rod & Gun Club Gambling Permit – Terry Haust presented an application for a gambling permit for the Rod & Gun Club for a raffle to be held on March 10, 2018 at the Trappers Pub & Grub. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to approve and sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Disaster Emergency Meeting – Vernon Willenbring reported that he had attended the meeting. He stated that he was told our Township was not in eminent danger as we were more than 50 miles away from a nuclear plant.
RE: Crackfilling – Dan Stommes stated that he will contact the contractor and get on the schedule.
RE: District Meeting – Supervisors reported on the District Meeting. The Township received a new Township Law Book. Vernon Willenbring reported that we will be receiving some used election stands from another township as they were updating their election equipment.
RE: Chain of Lakes Fire District – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the Fire District Meeting. He stated that they had two resignations and one new hire.
RE: County Election Meeting – Judy Bruemmer stated that she will be attending a meeting concerning new voting machines for the County on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6596 Dan Stommes supervisor wages $ 378.63
6597 Dave Robertson reimburse mileage 84.28
6598 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 862.32
6599 M-R Sign Co. Inc. 911 sign 22.01
6600 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6601 Dewey Klaphake zoning administrator wages 57.72
6602 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 637.21
6603 Math Schmitz cutting ditches 2250.00
6604 Chain of Lakes Fire Dist fire protection Qtr 3 1132.45
6605 Dewey Klaphake reimburse – permit fee/mileage 60.08
6606 Star Publications newspaper ads 14.22
6607 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 443.28
6608 Judy Bruemmer reimburse-wkshop/mileage/computer 123.00
6609 CentraSota – St. Martin spray road ditches 2702.42
6610 Lange Trenching blading 1721.50
(1799.80) road repair 78.30
6611 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 429.43
Total $ 11,061.78
Year-to-date Total $ 302,616.20
At 9:00 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.