Board of Canvass Meeting 3.10.15
The Board of Canvass meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:17 pm. Present were Dan Stommes, Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring, Judy Bruemmer, Duane Janssen, Jack Wimmer and Mary Lou Salzl.
A total of 33 ballots were cast in the 2015 Farming Township Election.
For Supervisor for a three year term –
Vernon Willenbring received 32 votes
Norb Jost received one write-in vote
Dan Stommes made a motion to declare Vernon Willenbring the winner of the
Supervisor position, Neil Franz seconded. Motion carried.
For Treasurer for a two year term –
Duane Janssen received 33 votes
No other votes were cast
Neil Franz made a motion to declare Duane Janssen the winner of the Treasurer position, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Category Archives: 2015 Minutes
March 3, 2015
Official Minutes 3.3.15
The March monthly meeting was called to order by Neil Franz at 8:00 pm. Present were Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring, Duane Janssen and Dewey Klaphake. Also present were Brian Brix and Dave Robertson. Dan Stommes arrived at 8:20 pm.
The February minutes were read. There was one correction: to have the last sentence RE: Mapleview Maintenance Account to read “that the Clerk was directed to include the account balance of $465.57 on the financial report for the annual meeting”. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read with the correction, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report, stating that the checking account balance was $240,325.94.
RE: St. Martin Fire Dept Meeting – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the meeting.
RE. Culvert on 317th – Supervisors stated that the culvert will be checked out once weather improves. It was noted that Road Tour will be done on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 after the Board of Equalization Meeting weather permitting.
RE: Election and Annual Meeting – The Clerk reported that all is ready. Judges have been contacted and reports are finished.
The Board was reminded that the Spring Township Workshop will be held in St. Cloud on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid.
6312 Judy Bruemmer reimb comp/post/mileage $ 94.75
6313 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6314 COL Fire & Rescue District Qtr 1 fire protection 1224.26
6315 Neil Franz supervisor wages 332.46
6316 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 498.69
6317 M-R Sign Co. Inc. 911 sign 21.16
6318 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 870.00
6319 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 277.05
6320 Star Publications newspaper ads 103.50
6321 Wakefield Township COL costs/clerk pay 5311.75
6322 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 637.21
6323 Stearns Cty. Aud/Treas. Election equip. maintenance 387.50
6324 Dewey Klaphake zoning administrator wages 96.97
6325 City of Albany fire protection/cap. equip. fund 16219.00
6326 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 484.84
Total $ 26,624.07
Year-to-date Total $ 44,295.07
Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
February 3, 2015
Official Minutes 2.3.15
The February monthly meeting 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, Dave Robertson, Brian Brix, Mike Schleper and Tony Legatt.
The January minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report. The current checking account balance was $224,233.29.
RE: Evergreen Farms Construction – Dewey Klaphake reported he contacted the County. They had no record of any building permit. They will be checking into it.
RE: Election Judges – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to have the Clerk appoint judges from the current Township List to serve at the Township Election and be on the Absentee Ballot Board, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Liquor License for Farming Baseball Club – Mike Schleper presented an application for a County On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License at the Farming Athletic Field from April 11, 2015 to October 10, 2015. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve and sign the application, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Culvert on 317th – Tony Legatt expressed concerns about a culvert on 317th Street along his property. He also asked if it would be possible to enlarge it as it is too small to use for pumping liquid manure to his property. Discussion was held. Supervisors stated that they will check into the matter and see what needs to be done.
RE: Mapleview Maintenance Account – Tony Legatt inquired why there was no report on the account in the annual reports. Discussion was held. The Supervisors directed the Clerk to include the current account balance of 465.57 in the financial report for the annual meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6308 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6309 Sunny Brook Ent Inc snowplowing 1055.00
6310 MATIT insurance 1495.00
6311 City of St. Martin fire protection 7449.28
Total $ 10,064.21
Year-to-date Total $ 17,671.00
At 8:41 pm Vernon Willenbring made a motion to recess the monthly meeting in order to hold the Board of Audit Meeting and the Budget Meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Official Minutes of the Board of Audit Meeting 2.3.15
Dan Stommes called the Board of Audit Meeting to order at 8:42 pm. The Board reviewed the information present by the Clerk and Treasurer. Discussion was held. One correction was made concerning the name of the payee on check #6196 – wrong name on statement. Neil Franz made a motion to approve the report with the correction, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 pm, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Official Minutes of the Budget Meeting 2.3.15
Dan Stommes called the Budget Meeting to order at 8:49 pm. The Board reviewed budget information from previous years and set the Budget to propose to the Township residents at the Annual Meeting.
At 9:17 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the Budget Meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The February monthly meeting was called back to order at 9:18 pm by Dan Stommes.
RE: COL Report – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the Chain of Lakes Fire District and their purchase of an additional fire vehicle.
RE: Annual Meeting Agenda – The Board reviewed the Agenda Page for the Annual Meeting.
RE: Zoning Report – Dewey Klaphake gave a short zoning report.
At 9:30 pm, Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the monthly meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried
January 6, 2015
Official Minutes 1.6.15
The January monthly meeting 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, Dave Robertson and Brian Brix.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report. He stated that the current checking account balance was $205,434.58.
RE: County Roads Meeting – Neil Franz reported on the meeting with County Representatives regarding county roads and the possibility of turning them over to the Townships. The two roads considered for Farming Township were: County Road 117 in the northwest corner and County Road 161 in the southeast corner – approximately 4 miles of road. The planning and specifics for the transfer are on-going and will take some time.
RE: Evergreen Farms Construction – The clerk reported several inquiries have been made about the construction on Evergreen Farms. Dewey Klaphake will check with the County to see if the proper permits have been applied for.
RE: Board of Audit/Budget Meeting – Discussion was held. It was decided to have the meetings in conjunction with the February monthly meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6301 US Treasury soc.sec/medicare $ 341.98
6302 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6303 Star Publications newspaper ads 72.46
6304 Farming Comm. Ctr. annual rent 1995.00
6305 Stearns Cty Assn of Twp county/MN dues 1032.46
6306 COL Fire District fire protection Qtr 4 1269.96
6307 Sunny Brook Ent Inc snowplowing 2830.00
Total $ 7,606.79
Year-to-date Total $ 7,606.79
At 8:35 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the monthly meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.