The December monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange and Officer Eric Popp.

The November minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $321,257.60 in the checking account.

RE: Lion’s Club Gambling Permit – An application to conduct off-site gambling was presented. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Sheriff Report – Officer Eric Popp gave a report of happenings in Farming Township. Discussion was held.

RE: Road Issues – Discussion was held concerning snowplowing and conditions on 223^rd Ave.

RE: Road History – Zoning Administrator Dewey Klaphake presented an updated Road History Report. The Board thanked him for keeping the records. He also stated there were no major zoning issues.

RE: COL Fire & Rescue – Jason Willenbring reported that starting in 2020 the Department will pay the firefighters for training, fire calls, etc. There will be a minor raise in fire protection costs but it was determined it was necessary to keep firefighters as COL was one of only two departments in the state that did not pay its firefighters.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6847       Jason Willenbring                               supervisor wages                                                 $             484.84

6848       Judy Bruemmer                                    reimb. computer/mileage                                                      61.24

6849       Stearns Electric                                    monthly electric bill                                                                 65.08

6850       Dewey Klaphake                                 permit fees/mileage                                                               216.82

6851       Judy Bruemmer                                    clerk wages                                                                              775.74

6852       MATIT                                                     workmans comp insurance                                                   297.00

6853       Stearns Cty Aud. Treas.                       2019 election equipment rental                                       1500.00

6854       Dewey Klaphake                                zoning administrator wages                                                   300.14

6855       Dave Robertson                                   reimb. mileage                                                                          17.98

6856       Dave Robertson                                   supervisor wages                                                                   277.05

6857       Jason Willenbring                                reimb. mileage                                                                          17.92

6858       Daniel Stommes                                   supervisor wages                                                                   346.31

6859       Lange Trenching                                  road repair-223^rd                                                                    250.00

6860       Duane Janssen                                      treasurer wages                                                                       457.13

6861       Duane Janssen                                      reimb. stamper                                                                          70.93

6862       Farming Township                                tarring fund CD                                                                    50,000.00

Total       $           55,138.18

Year-to-date Total                $         355,510.80

At 8:58 pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.