The March monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present was Darice Stommes.
The February monthly meeting, Board of Audit and Budget Meeting minutes were read. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $337,074.05 in the checking account.
RE: Albany Fire Department – Dan Stommes gave a report on the fire department meeting. The department is planning on a truck purchase and is investigating needs and costs at this time. A Farm Accident Demo is planned with support from area businesses.
RE: Hildebrand Hauling – A request was received from Hildebrand Hauling to drive on the Township gravel roads during road restrictions season for hauling and picking up rendering animals. Jason Willenbring made a motion to give permission, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Road Issues – Road issues were discussed and will be checked into further during Road Tour.
RE: Township Election/Annual Meeting – All is ready. Judy Bruemmer reported that two election judges received E-Poll training as the County would not do paper rosters for the Township Elections.
RE: Reminders – Reminders were given concerning the St. Martin Fire Dept. meeting, the Township Workshop, the Weed Meeting and the Board of Appeals and Equalization.
RE: Gravel, Blading, and Dustcoating Quotes – The Quotes will be addressed at the May monthly meeting.
RE: Road Tour – Road Tour is tentatively planned for April 7, 2020 following the Board of Appeals and Equalization Meeting, weather permitting.
RE: Capital Tour – Duane Janssen gave a report on his tour of the Capital and the items of interest to the Township.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6875 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages $ 304.75
6876 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 277.05
6877 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 415.57
6878 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 775.74
6879 M-R Sign Inc. 911 sign 36.57
6880 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6881 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 1,970.00
6882 Judy Bruemmer re-imb. mileage/supplies 209.16
6883 City of Albany fire protection 15,473.00
6884 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 595.66
Total $ 20,122.58
Year-to-date Total $ 49,663.01
At 9:00 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.