The March monthly Board Meeting of Farming Township was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. Also present were Jason Willenbring, Mike Schleper, Leo Gerads, John Blenker and Dewey Klaphake.

The February minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A financial report was given by Duane Janssen with $300,299.61 in the checking account.

RE: Farming Baseball Association – Mike Schleper presented an application for a On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License for the Farming Athletic Field from April 14, 2018 thru October 13, 2018. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to approve the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Albany Fire Department – Dan Stommes gave a report on the Albany Fire Department meeting. He stated that the Department had made a change in the percentage of training sessions the personnel were required to attend each year.

RE: St. Martin Fire Department – Duane Janssen stated that he was at the St. Martin Fire Department meeting and there were no changes in their operation.

RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake reported that Don Linz no longer wanted to be on the Zoning Board. An announcement will be made at the annual meeting concerning this. He also said there was a request for a 911 sign #28397. If the number is not on hand, the Clerk will order it.

REL Culverts – Issues concerning culverts on Clear Lake Road and 195^th were reported. They will be checked into.

The following warrants have been examined, verified and ordered paid:

6645       Dave Robertson                                               supervisor wages                             $               221.64

6646       Judy Bruemmer                                                clerk wages                                                           581.80

6647       Daniel Stommes                               supervisor wages                                                311.68

6648       Judy Bruemmer                                                re-imb. mileage/postage/computer           200.38

6649       Daniel Stommes                               re-imb. mileage                                                                     24.64

6650       Dewey Klaphake                              zoning adm. wages/website                          155.84

6651       Vernon Willenbring                         supervisor wages                                                387.87

6652       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric bill                                              65.23

6653       Star Publications                               newspaper ads                                                    120.78

6654       City of St. Martin                              fire protection                                                   5,931.71

6655       COL Fire & Rescue Dist.                 fire protection                                                   1,156.02

6656       Sunny Brook Ent. Inc.                     snowplowing                                                     3,995.00

6657       Dave Robertson                                               re-imb. mileage                                                                       7.84

6658       City of Albany                                    fire protection                                                18,306.00

6659       Duane Janssen                                  treasurer wages                                                  484.84

****     Stearns Bank                                      check blanks                                                         108.00

Total                      $           32,059.27

Year-to-date Total                           $           40,742.15

At 8:55 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.