The Annual Township Election was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
The Board of Canvass was held following the election. The results were:
For Supervisor: Dave Robertson 25 votes, Neil Franz 1 vote, John Blenker 1 vote
For Treasurer: Duane Janssen 28 votes
There were 28 voters in the election.
The Annual Town Meeting followed at 8:30 pm.
The December monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dave Robertson at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake and Marlene Statz.
The November minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $342,083.93 in checking.
RE: Lion’s Gambling License – Marlene Statz presented an application for approval of a gambling permit for the Lion’s Club spring raffle. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to approve the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: 307th St. Fire – Dan Stommes reported that the Albany Fire Department contacted him concerning the lack of a street sign on 307th Street. Discussion was held. As 307th is not a township road, Dan Stommes will contact the county as to our responsibilities regarding the sign and Dave Robertson will contact the Township Association attorney about it and any assumed responsibilities if we put up a sign.
RE: Crackfilling – Dan Stommes stated that the patches on 223rd were done and as much crackfilling was done as possible.
RE: Polling Place Resolution #1218 – Dan Stommes made a motion to designate the Farming Community Center as the official polling place for Farming Township elections, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: January Meeting – Due to the New Year’s holiday it was decided to change the January meeting to Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the usual time and place. The Clerk will publish and post the notice.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report on zoning.
RE: COL Budget Meeting – A reminder was given that the COL Budget Meeting will be held on December 10, 2018. The Clerk will post the notice.
RE: Board of Equalization – The Clerk reminded the Supervisors that should Dave Robertson not run for re-election or should not win that we would not have anyone on the Board qualified for the Board of Equalization. The Supervisors will check on available training.
RE: Township Election – The Clerk noted that Affidavits for Candidacy for the March Township Election can be filed from January 1, 2019 to 5 pm on January 15, 2019 for the positions of Supervisor and Treasurer.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6742 Dave Robertson supervisor wages $ 323.22
6743 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 183.55
6744 Dewey Klaphake re-imb. permits/mileage 84.64
6745 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 311.68
6746 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 415.58
6747 Dave Robertson reimb. mileage 17.36
6748 MATIT workman’s comp ins. 283.00
6749 City of St. Martin ½ 2018 fire protection 5701.37
6750 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 845.00
6751 Judy Bruemmer election judge 87.50
6752 Judy Bruemmer re-imb. computer/mileage 106.60
6753 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6754 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 457.13
6755 Farming Township combine tarring fund CD’s 295,815.87
Total $ 304,697.58
Year-to-date Total $ 655,080.49
At 8:55 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
***Year-end audit shows 49.00 error in November list of warrants total. End of Year total for warrants should be $655,031.49. ***
The November monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dave Robertson at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange and John Blenker.
The October minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $351,197.89 in checking.
RE: Tarring Fund CDs – Duane Janssen reported that several CDs were coming due in December. He asked if the Board wanted to combine the CDs in order to receive more interest. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to combine the CDs, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Snowplowing Quotes – Only one quote was received by phone call – from Sunny Brook Enterprises Inc. He stated that the prices and guarantees would be the same as last year. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote from Sunny Brook Enterprises, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. (Last year’s quote was for $110/hr, $90/yd for salt and sand, $5/hr increase if fuel over $4/gal, and guarantee for $700 for the months of December, January, February and March)
RE: Crackfilling – Dan Stommes reported that some crackfilling was finished but that the rainy weather has caused problems. He will contact the contractor to check on the progress.
Fifth Lake Road Culvert – Dale Lange reported that the culvert has been repaired.
Kriegle Lake Road – It was reported that the inspection is finished and Collegeville Township will be sending an invoice for Farming Townships share.
RE: District Township Meeting – Dave Robertson attended the meeting and gave a short report.
RE: Albany School Board Meeting – Dan Stommes attended the meeting and gave a short report.
RE: General Election – Judy Bruemmer stated that all went well at the election. 405 voters voted in the precinct and 28 voters voted absentee ballots.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6730 Diane Brinkman election judge $ 87.50
6731 Linda Theisen election judge 96.88
6732 Albany Post Office stamps 49.00
6733 Grace Orbeck election judge 90.63
6734 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6735 Joyce Wimmer election judge 181.16
6736 Mary Lou Salzl election judge 103.13
6737 Jack Wimmer election judge 87.50
6738 Victor Kotten election judge 96.88
6739 Lange Trenching road rpr 3175/blading 3892.24 7,067.24
6740 Star Publications newspaper ads 32.94
6741 COL Fire & Rescue Dist. Qtr 4 2018 fire protection 1,156.02
Total $ 9,162.96
Year-to date Total $ 350,382.91
At 9:05 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Township Election/Annual Meeting – March 12, 2019
The results were:
For Supervisor: Dave Robertson 25 votes, Neil Franz 1 vote, John Blenker 1 vote
For Treasurer: Duane Janssen 28 votes
There were 28 voters in the election.
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
To the Electors of the Township of
Farming in the County of Stearns, Minnesota:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN;
That a General Election will be held in all the Election Precincts of the above named Township at:
Farming Community Center
23801 County Rd 42
Richmond, MN 56368
The General Election in said precinct, on November 6, 2018, at which the polls will be open from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m., will be held for the purpose of electing the following officers:
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Dated: 10/19/2018
The September Monthly Board Meeting of Farming Township was called to order by Dave Robertson at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Math Schmitz, Dale Lange, John Blenker and Dewey Klaphake.
The August minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $374,822.52 in checking.
RE: Kriegle Lake Road – Jason Willenbring reported that the road is finished and Collegeville Township will send a bill.
RE: Dustcoating – Dave Robertson reported that he met with the dustcoating contractor. The same formula was used as in other years and they drove the roads. All seemed to be OK. Discussion was held. It was thought the excessive rain may have made some difference.
RE: Crackfilling – Dan Stommes reported that crackfilling will be done in October.
RE: Culvert Issues – Culverts on Clear Lake Road and Fifth Lake Road South will be checked into.
RE: Road Report/Website – Dewey Klaphake presented the updated Road Report to the Board and stated that he has added the security package to the Township website.
RE: District Meeting – The Supervisors and the Treasurer attended the District Meeting. They gave a short report.
RE: Primary Election – Judy Bruemmer gave a report on the election. They had some problems with the new ballot counting machine, had to get another counting machine and had problems transmitting results to the County. She asked the Board to give the Head Judge a raise of $1 as she is responsible when the Clerk is not there. Discussion was held. Dave Robertson made a motion to raise the Head Judges wage to $13.50 when she is serving as Head Judge, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: November Board Meeting – As the General Election falls on our Board Meeting night it was decided to change the November meeting to Thursday, November 8, 2018. The Clerk will publish and post the notice.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6704 Central MN Dust Control LLC dustcoating $ 19,614.00
6705 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 392.49
6706 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 484.84
6707 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 270.12
6708 Dewey Klaphake reimb. mileage/permits/website 301.74
6709 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6710 Grace Orbeck election judge/training 146.10
6711 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 55.41
6712 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 775.74
6713 Judy Bruemmer election judge/training 200.00
6714 Judy Bruemmer reimb. mileage/supplies/meals 386.23
6715 Diane Brinkman election judge/training 136.02
6716 Mary Lou Salzl election judge/training 150.76
6717 Jack Wimmer election judge/training 134.90
6718 Joyce Wimmer election judge training 84.90
6719 Linda Theisen election judge/training 140.27
6720 Victor Kotten election judge/training 139.15
6721 Math Schmitz road ditch cutting 2,357.00
6722 Lange Trenching blading 1777.52/road rpr 336.00 2,113.52
6723 Daniel Stommes reimb. mileage 57.12
6724 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 277.05
6725 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 526.40
Total $ 28,808.84
Year-to-date Total $ 338,142.45
At 9:05 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Meeting Change
Due to the New Year’s Holiday the January Monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the usual time and place.
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
To the Electors of the Township of
Farming in the County of Stearns, Minnesota:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN;
That a General Election will be held in all the Election Precincts of the above named Township at:
Farming Community Center
23801 County Rd 42
Richmond, MN 56368
The General Election in said precinct, on November 6, 2018, at which the polls will be open from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m., will be held for the purpose of electing the following officers:
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Dated: 10/19/2018
NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2018 STATE GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the terms of the following named officers will expire on the first Monday in January, 2019, and that successors to the said officers are to be voted for at the State General Election to be held on Tuesday, the Sixth day of November, 2018, and that a Primary Election, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, the Fourteenth day of August, 2018, for the purpose of nominating the candidates specified below.
FEDERAL OFFICES
One United States Senator
One United States Senator (Special Election)
One United States Representative each for the 6th and 7th Districts
STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Attorney General
STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICES
One State Representative each for Districts 12B, 13A, 13B, 14A, and 14B
JUDICIAL OFFICES
Supreme Court
Chief Justice (One Seat) (Gildea)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (Three Seats)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Seat 1 (G. Barry Anderson)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Seat 2 (Chutich)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Seat 5 (McKeig)
Court of Appeals (Six Seats)
Appellate offices are elected statewide. Where designated, candidates must reside in the congressional district listed for at least one year.
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 2 (Jesson)
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 4 (Tracy M. Smith)
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 6 (Worke) 1st Congressional District
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 7 (Halbrooks) 5th Congressional District
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 12 (Bratvold)
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 14 (Florey) 8th Congressional District
Seventh Judicial District (Ten Seats)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 1 (Davick-Halfen)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 5 (Churchwell)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 6 (Kulick)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 7 (Mahler)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 10 (Quinn)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 16 (Thilmony)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 17 (Sharon G. Benson)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 19 (Barbara R. Hanson)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 20 (Cashman)
Judge Seventh District Court Seat 29 (Wang)
COUNTY OFFICES
One County Commissioner each for the 1st and 5th Districts
County Attorney
County Auditor-Treasurer
County Sheriff
One Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor each for the 1st and 5th Districts
The place of filing for federal offices is the Office of the Secretary of State, State Office Building, Room 180, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN, 55155-1299. The place of filing for state offices is with the Office of the Secretary of State or with the County Auditor of the county in which the candidate resides. The place of filing for Stearns County offices is the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s office in the Stearns County Administration Center, 705 Courthouse Square, Room 148, St. Cloud, MN, 56303.
Filing begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, and ends at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, for all offices listed, other than presidential elector candidates.
Note: Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of Memorial Day.
Candidates may file in person or by mail, if the filing is received during the filing period. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period and meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 204B.09, subdivision 1a, may arrange to file during the seven days immediately preceding the candidate’s absence from the state.
STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Thanks to all who came to vote in the Annual Township Election and those who attended the Annual Township Meeting. The results of the election are as follows:
For Supervisor: Jason Willenbring 46 votes, Neil Franz 32 votes and John Blenker 6 votes
For Clerk: Judy Bruemmer 82 votes, one write-in and one blank.