The December 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, John Blenker and Dale Lange.
The November 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 the checking account balance of $255,812.82.
RE: Lions Gambling Permit – Marlene Statz presented a request to approve the Lions Club application for a gambling permit for their fundraiser. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to approve the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report on zoning issues including an update on the issues concerning Evergreen Enterprises. Discussion was also held concerning the change to allow rural manufacturing in the zoning ordinance. It was decided to notify the County that the Board would agree to the change.
RE: Culverts – 310th Street and 288th Street have been reported as having culvert issues. These will be checked into and taken care of in the Spring if repairs are necessary.
RE: Township Election – The Clerk reminded the Board of the upcoming Township Election in March and that filing for a positions is from January 2, 2018 until 5 pm on January 16, 2018. One Supervisor and the Clerk position are up for election.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6619 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages $ 387.87
6620 Wakefield Township COL debt ret. and fees 5980.70
6621 City of St. Martin ½ 2017 fire protection 5471.00
6622 Stearns Cty Aud/Treas. truth in taxation charge 105.00
6623 COL Fire & Rescue District Qtr 4fire protection 1132.45
6624 MATIT workmen’s comp ins. 279.00
6625 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 277.05
6626 Dave Robertson reimb. mileage 28.00
6627 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 121.21
6628 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6629 Dewey Klaphake reimb. Fees/mileage/permit 97.96
6630 Judy Bruemmer reimb. mileage/supplies/computer 111.90
6631 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 692.62
6632 Duane Janssen treasurer wages $ 429.43
6633 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 277.05
6634 Lange Trenching blading 1666.50
6635 Farming Township tarring fund CD 50,000.00
Total $ 67,122.67
Year-to- date Total $ 374,546.05
At 8:50 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.