The July Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Jason Willenbring 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, Math Schmitz and Gilbert Bruemmer. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid 19 recommendations.
The June minutes were read. One correction was made: removal of extra words “Kern gave”. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $331,641.73 in the checking account.
RE: Dustcoating – Discussion was held. Dustcoating was unsatisfactory. The contractor will be contacted in an effort to get the job completed.
RE: WSB Grant Application – Word was received that the grant application with Munson Township for 260th West was not approved. They will try again next year.
RE: Ditch Cutting – Ditch cutting was completed. After some discussion it was decided to also spray certain areas. Jason Willenbring will contact St. Martin CentraSota.
RE: ARPA – The ARPA grant application is in progress.
RE: Farming Athletic Field – Question was raised concerning a 911 address for the athletic field in case of an emergency. Jason Willenbring will check into it.

The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7015 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
7016 Stearns Cty. Env. Services Ordinance copy 20.00
7017 Math Schmitz ditch cutting 1,649.00
7018 US Treasury medicare/soc. security 576.06
7019 Lange Trenching blading/ Class 2 & Class 5 31,761.20
7020 Farming Township tarring fund CD 50,000.00
Total $ 84,071.34
Year-to-date Total $ 165,705.28
At 9:00 pm Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The June Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Jason Willenbring at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dale Lange, Dewey Klaphake and Deputy Kern. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid-19 recommendations.
The May 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 $329,666.27 in the checking account.
RE: Sheriff Report – Deputy Kern gave a report on March and April issues. He stated that they were pretty quiet with the bulk of issues being traffic stops. Discussion was held. The Supervisors had no issues they were concerned about.
RE: Dustcoating – Dale Lange has contacted MN Dust Control. Dustcoating will be done in June, weather permitting.
RE: Morningstar Road – Signs have been ordered.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake reported there were no major issues.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7001 Albany Post Office stamps $ 55.00
7002 Judy Bruemmer election judge 112.50
7003 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 900.41
7004 Stearns Cty. Aud/Treas. assessing fees 7,211.75
7005 Judy Bruemmer re-imb. mileage/comp/supplies 236.74
7006 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
7007 Munson Township WSB grant application 1,750.00
7008 Daniel Stommes re-imb. mileage 42.00
7009 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 692.62
7010 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 484.84
7011 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 484.84
7012 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 221.64
7013 Dewey Klaphake re-imb. permits/mileage 132.04
7014 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 692.62
Total $ 13,082.08
Year-to-date Total $ 81,633.94
At 8:55 pm, Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The May Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Jason Willenbring at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dale Lange and Math Schmitz. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid-19 recommendations.
The April minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. A financial report was given by Duane Janssen with $341,360.66 in the checking account.
RE: Gravel and Class 2 Quotes – Two quotes were received. The quote from William Scepaniak was: Class 5 for $14.14 per c/yd, Class 2 for $20.43 per ton. The quote from Lange Trenching was: Class 5 for $10.40 per c/yd, Class 2 for $19.00 per ton. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quotes for Class 5 and Class 2 from Lange Trenching, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Blading Quotes – Only one quote was received for blading. Lange Trenching’s quote was for $50 per mile – same as last year. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote from Lange Trenching, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Ditch Cutting Quotes – Only one quote was received for ditch cutting. Math Schmitz’s quote was for $75 per hour plus fuel. Discussion was held. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the quote from Math Schmitz, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Trappers Pub and Grub – An Application was received from Trappers Pub and Grub to renew their On/Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Pilgrim’s Pride – A request from Pilgrim’s Pride was presented for permission to haul agricultural products up to 97,000 pounds gross weight on .50 miles of 260th Street East until May 2022, but not during road restrictions. Discussion was held. Dave Robertson made a motion to approve the request, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Morningstar Road – It was decided to put additional signs up along the road. The Clerk will order the signs.
RE: Gravel and Dustcoating Roads – Discussion was held between the Supervisors and Lange Trenching about which roads needed Class 5, Class 2 and/or dustcoating. Lange Trenching will coordinate with Central MN Dust Control. The Clerk will post notices at the sites and on the website for dustcoating requests to be made by June 1, 2021.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6994 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
6995 COL Fire & Rescue Dist. Qtr 2 fire protection 1,507.21
6996 Victor Kotten election judge 112.50
6997 Joyce Wimmer election judge 127.50
6998 Granite Water Works culvert 5,469.60
6999 SunnyBrook Ent. Inc. March quarantee 700.00
7000 Lange Trenching blading 3,712.50
Total $ 11,694.39
Year-to-date Total $ 68,551.86
At 9:37 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The April 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, Marvin Eiynck, Kerry Mergen, John Blenker, Dale Lange and Gilbert Bruemmer. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid-19 recommendations.
The March minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $349,627.42 in the checking account.
RE: Morningstar Road – Marvin Eiynck was present with a request for additional road signs along Morningstar Road because the road has a lot of curves and is a dark road. Discussion was held. The Supervisors noted it on road tour and will either reposition the existing S-curve signs or put up additional signs after looking into it.
RE: Kerry Mergen – Mr. Mergen came forward with a request to dig through Township Road 288th west in order to drain farmland. He stated that he also would dig through County Road 117 and had been told by the County that it would not be a problem. Discussion was held. Mr. Mergen had property maps. Supervisors stated that they needed more information from him such as excavation type, depth of ‘drainage ditch’, type of materials, official confirmation from the County for #117, etc. They asked him to return at the next Board meeting with additional information.
RE: Road Issues – Road issues found on Road Tour were discussed. They will be looked into.
RE: Stearns Bank Checking Account – Dave Robertson made a motion to remove Dan Stommes as a signer on the Township checking account and to have Chairperson Jason Willenbring, Clerk Judy Bruemmer, Treasurer Duane Janssen and Deputy Clerk Bonnie Behnen as signers on the checking account, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Gravel Quotes – Gravel Quotes will be opened at the May Board Meeting.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6987 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6988 Judy Bruemmer March electric bill $ 65.08
6989 M-R Sign Co. 911 sign 37.57
6990 Star Publications newspaper ads 179.52
6991 Stearns Cty. Aud. Treas. truth in taxation/election 311.21
6992 Lange Trenching road rpr. 4778.25/blading 2368.75 7,147.00
6993 US Treasury soc. sec./medicare 461.30
Total $ 8,266.76
Year-to-date Total $ 56,857.47
At 9:15 pm, Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The March 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, Mike Nielson from WSB, and Dan & Dayna? Rea. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid-19 recommendations.
The February minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. A financial report was given by Duane Janssen with $342,270.59 in the checking account.
RE: Farming Baseball Club – Dan Rea presented an application for an On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for the Farming Athletic Field from April 16, 2021 thru October 15, 2021. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve and sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: 260th Grant Application – Mike Nielson from WSB presented a resolution and application for a grant to make improvements to 260th West with Munson Township. Discussion was held. He stated the application would be filed on March 3, 2021. The Board reviewed the application and resolution. Jason Willenbring made a motion to sign the resolution, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Compass Consultants – Compass Consultants e-mailed information concerning their plans in Farming Township. The Supervisors reviewed the information and will wait for further contact from the company.
RE: Fire Departments – Dan Stommes and Jason Willenbring gave reports on the Fire Departments servicing Farming Township. It was noted that all the Departments were very grateful for the CARES Funding given to them.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report stating that the Board should review the current zoning fees. It was decided to discuss them at the ReOrganization Meeting.
The Board was reminded that the Board of Equalization and Road Tour are planned for Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6976 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages/website $ 189.32
6977 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 415.57
6978 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 484.84
6979 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 346.31
6980 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 775.74
6981 City of Albany fire protection 14,817.00
6982 City of St. Martin fire protection 5,083.18
6983 M-R Sign Co. Inc. 911 sign 37.57
6984 Judy Bruemmer re-imb. postage/mileage/printing 66.27
6985 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing/Feb. guarantee 1,030.00
6986 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 572.57
Total $ 23,818.37
Year-to-date Total $ 48,590.71
At 9:40 pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.