The November Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was call to order in the FCC Board Room by Jason Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Marvin Eiynck, Kerry Mergen, Dale Lange and Andy Nathe. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid 19 recommendations.
The October minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $447,078.28 in the checking account.
RE: Snowplowing Quotes – Only one quote was received. Lange Trenching was not interested in giving a quote. Sunny Brook Enterprises gave a quote of $120/hr for snow removal and sanding, salt/sand was $100/yd (price change may be due if there is a shortage), $10/hr surcharge if diesel goes above $4/gallon. In addition to the normal charges, they require &700/month guarantee for the months of January, February, March and April. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote from Sunny Brook Enterprises, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: 288th Street – Kerry Mergen along with Andy Nathe presented information regarding their plan to cut through 288th Street. They reported that Stearns County had given them permission to cut through 117th as part of the drainage project. Discussion was held. They were advised that the Township will require a $500 permit fee, which would be refunded if the road meets Township standards upon completion of the project plus a non-refundable $100 crossing inspection fee. All fees would be payable before the start of the project. Dan Stommes made a motion to allow the cut through of 288th Street upon receipt of the fees, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Elections – Marvin Eiynck was present to represent a group of Township voters who would like to do away with the mail ballot elections for the general elections. Discussion was held. Several ideas were presented. Mr. Eiynck was told to contact Stearns County as they are in control of election procedures for the County.
RE: COL Fire & Rescue District – Jason Willenbring gave a report on the Fire District and some information on future plans that would be presented at the December meeting.
The Following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7044 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
7045 Stearns Cty. SWCD water testing post cards 191.98
7046 COL Fire & Rescue Dist. Qtr 4 fire protection 1,507.21
7047 Lange Trenching road rpr.574.60/blading6512.50 7,087.10
Total $ 8,851.37
Year to Date Total $ 217,240.00
At 9:10 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.