The January monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dave Robertson at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. No other people were present.

The December minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave a year-end financial report with a checking account balance of $387,216.21 with $340.58 in outstanding checks for the year.

RE: 307^th Street – Dan Stommes and Dave Robertson reported that putting up a sign for 307^th Street would not make the Township responsible for the road per their inquiries with the County Commissioner and the Township Association lawyer. Jason Willenbring made a motion to install the sign, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The Clerk will order the sign and it will be put up as soon as weather permits.

RE: Board of Audit and Budget Meeting – Discussion was held. The meetings will be held on the same evening as the February monthly board meeting.

RE: COL Budget Meeting Update – Jason Willenbring gave a report on the Fire District. All is going well. No major changes in billing for the Township.

RE: Board of Equalization – Supervisors were reminded about getting certified for the Board of Equalization.

RE: Election – The Clerk reminded Board that filing time ends January 15^th. Judges are being contacted.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6756       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric bill                                         $               65.08

6757       Sunny Brook Ent. Inc.                     snowplowing                                                                  4,585.00

6758       Midwest Asphalt LLC                      crackfilling/patch                                                         15,600.00

6759       Collegeville Township                    Kriegle Lake Road repair                                          15,000.00

6760       Stearns County Aud. Treas.         elelction equipment rental                                       1,500.00

6761       Star Publications                               newspaper ads                                                                    47.58

6762       Wakefield Township                       COL debt                                                                          5,834.84

6763       Stearns Cty Assn of Twp                               county/state dues                                                        1,086.72

6764       US Treasury                                        medicare/social security                                               420.18

Total                                      $         44,139.40

Year-to-date Total           $         44,139.40

At 9:00 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.