Unofficial Minutes 1-06-2026
The January 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 were: Dewey Klaphake, Tom Winkels and Holly Roush.
The December minutes were read, Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, after correcting the check numbers on the list of claims that were paid. Ben Mergen seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Robyn Brinkman presented the treasures report, there was $715,189.38 in checking, Money Market and one operating CD. Tarring fund CD’s balance was 1,511,279.31 for a total of $2,226,468.69. The tarring fund CD that was due in December, Robyn renewed it for a six month CD because of a better rate, than doing a 12 month CD. Discussion was held regarding the balance in the checking account. Jason Willenbring made a motion to move $100,000.00 from the checking account and add it to the CD, Ben Mergen seconded it, all in favor, motion carried.
Jason Willenbring gave a report from the Chain of Lakes Fire meeting. The fire department has ordered a new truck, and they had 171 calls in last year.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7459 Mayers Repair Farming Sportsman project $133.35
7460 Sunnybrook Enterprises Snow Removal/guarantee $10200.00
7461 United States Treasury 4th Quarter Payroll tax $543.15
7462 Star Publications Legal Notice $56.40
ACH Stearns Electric Monthy Electric $65.31
ACH Arvig Monthly Internet $77.70
Total $ 11,075.91
Year-to-date Total $ 11,075.91
At 8:50pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjorn the meeting, Ben Mergen seconded. All in favor, motion carried