The September Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called 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, Math Schmitz and Dale Lange. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid 19 recommendations.
The August 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 $486,856.78 in the checking account.
RE: ARPA Grant – The Clerk reported that $58,876.65 was received from the State of MN for the American Rescue Plan Grant. The second half of the Grant should be received in the next twelve months. Dan Stommes made a motion for the Chairperson to sign the necessary Federal documents and the Entity Administrator document, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held concerning some uses of the Grant money.
RE: Albany Fire Department – Dan Stommes presented the fire protection contract from the Albany Fire Department. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to sign the contract, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Dan Stommes will return the contract to the Fire Department.
RE: Albany School District – Dan Stommes reported on the Fifth Monday Board Meeting stating that 25 new teachers and 15 new personnel had been hired for the 2021-2022 year. He also stated that they had enough bus drivers for the year.
RE: Zoning – Administrator Dewey Klaphake stated that he was asked about a permit for a solar array. He contacted the County and they stated that we could control those permits if we added an amendment to our MOA of the County Zoning Ordinance. Discsussion was held. It was decided to leave the County in charge of the permitting at this time.
The Board was reminded about the Town Officers meeting in Freeport on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7026 Daniel Stommes reimb. mileage $ 67.20
7027 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 457.13
7028 Math Schmitz road ditch cutting 3,063.00
7029 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 761.89
7030 Judy Bruemmer reimb. computer 75.00
7031 M-R Sign Inc 911 and arrow signs 285.85
7032 City of St. Martin ½ 2021 fire protection 6,010.83
7033 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
7034 CentraSota St. Martin spraying ditches 6,578.35
(official Minutes 9.7.2021 page 2)
7035 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 457.13
7036 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 415.58
7037 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 277.05
7038 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 110.82
7039 Dewey Klaphake reimb. permit/mileage 51.20
7040 Lange Trenching road rpr. 1147/blading 1587.20 2,734.50
Total $ 21,410.61
Year-to-date Total $ 189,841.50
At 9:05 pm Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Category Archives: Notices
Official Minutes 8.3.2021
The August Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Jason Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dale Lange and Gilbert Bruemmer. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid 19 recommendations.
The July 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 $430,971.43 in the checking account.
RE: Stearns County Sheriff – Deputy Kern was present with reports of activity for the months of May, June and July. He stated that most of the incidents were the usual kind. Discussion was held. The Supervisors stated that they had no special concerns.
RE: Dustcoating – Dustcoating is finished.
RE: Ditch Spraying – Ditch spraying for noxious weeds is in progress. Discussion was held. It was decided to do the spraying a little earlier next year.
RE: Farming Athletic Field – The athletic field has a 911 sign so all is in order.
RE: Albany Fire Department – Dan Stommes gave a report on the Albany Fire Department Meeting. He stated that the new pumper truck is being built and should be done by fall. He also stated that the fire department will be getting a used ladder truck from another fire department. Money from donations and gambling have kept the department in good shape. The Albany Fire Department along with several area departments, Life Link and the Sheriff’s office will be putting on a Farm Safety Demonstration Day on September 11, 2021.
RE: ARPA Grant – The Clerk stated that the SAM registration is in progress.
RE: County Township Officers Board – Duane Janssen gave a report on the Board meeting. He stated one of the concerns was the disposal of solar energy panels.
RE: District 5 Meeting – The Board was reminded of the District 5 Township Meeting on August 19, 2021. Those attending will meet at Trappers at 5:30 pm.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7021 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
7022 Star Publications newspaper ads 16.32
7023 COL Fire & Rescue Dist. Qtr 3 fire protection 1,507.21
7024 Midwest Asphalt injection road patch 500.00
7025 Lange Trenching blading 637.00
Total $ 2,725.61
Year-to-date Total $ 168,430.89
At 9:05 pm Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Free Nitrate Testing for Private Wells
Thursday, September 9, 2021
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
St. Joseph Township Hall (NOT City Hall)
935 College Ave S., St. Joseph, MN
How to participate:
Collect water sample from kitchen faucet on Sept. 9
Keep sample cool and deliver to St. Joseph Township Hall (NOT City Hall) between 2 pm and 7pm on Sept. 9
Wait about 10 minutes for results.
Optional:
Discuss results with water expert
Bring photos of well and water treatment equipment, if any
Cost share for additional water testing $90 for $40
Check out www.StearnsCountySWCD.net/nitrate for additional information or call 320-251-7800 X3
Farming Township Ditch Spraying
This is a notice that CentraSota of St. Martin will be spraying the road ditches in Farming Township for noxious weeds and vegetation. The exact date has not been determined – depending on scheduling and weather.
Important Information Regarding Property Assessments
This may affect your 2022 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Farming Township will meet on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 10:30 – 11:00 am, at the Farming Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation and classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.
Official Minutes 2.2.2021
The February 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, Deputy Kern and Dan Gondringer. The meeting was held using social distancing and following Covid-19 recommendations.
The January minutes were read. Jason Willenbring 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 $328,006.77 in the checking account.
RE: Gondringer Plat – Dan Gondringer was present with the final plat. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve and sign the plat, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Sheriff’s Report – Deputy Kern gave a report on activity in the Township. He stated things were relatively quiet and normal.
RE: Hildebrand Trucking – Hildebrand Trucking requested permission to service farms and drive on Township roads during road restriction season. Discussion was held. Dave Robertson made a motion to approve the request, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Right of Way Resolution – Discussion was held regarding fee amounts for the Right of Way Permit. It was decided to charge $5000 for the first mile and $1000 for each additional mile. This would be refundable after inspection. There would also be a non-refundable $100 inspection fee for each crossing inspection. Dave Robertson will contact Compass Consultants about the decision. The Clerk will also send a letter containing the information.
RE: Road Grants – Discussion was held concerning an application fee for 260th Street. This would be shared with Munson Township. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve sharing the costs of writing the grant application with Munson Township, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. A Supervisor will notify Munson Township of the decision.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6971 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
6972 M-R Sign road signs 246.84
6973 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing/Jan guarantee 1,300.00
6974 COL Fire & Rescue Qtr 1 2021 fire protection 1,507.21
6975 Wakefield Twp fire debt retirement/fee/interest 5,882.36
Total $ 9,001.49
Year-to-date Total $ 24,772.34
At 9:13 pm Dan Stommes made a motion to recess the monthly board meeting in order to hold the Board of Audit Meeting and the Budget Meeting, Jason Willnebring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Official Minutes 1.5.2021
The January 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 Marlene Statz and Dan Gondringer. The meeting was held using social distancing and following Covid-19 recommendations.
The December minutes were read. Jason Willenbring 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.
RE: Lions Club – Marlene Statz presented an application for a gambling permit for the Lions Club raffle. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Gondringer Plat – Dan Gondringer presented a plat for their home. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve and sign the plat, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Road Grants – Discussion was held concerning the availability of road grants. Munson Township and Farming Township are checking into a grant application for 260th Street.
RE: Board of Audit and Budget Meeting – It was decided to hold the Board of Audit and the Budget Meeting along with the February Board Meeting.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6963 Farming Comm. Center annual rent $ 3,300.00
6964 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6965 Star Publications newspaper ads 80.00
6966 US Treasury medicare/soc.sec. 358.02
6967 Stearns Cty Ass. of Twps. state and county dues 1,094.28
6968 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing/Dec guarantee 2,440.00
6969 MATIT insurance/bond 1,495.00
6970 City of St. Martin 2nd half 2020 fire protection 6,938.47
Total $ 15,770.85
Year-to-date Total $ 15,770.85
At 9:05 pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Official Minutes 12.1.2020
The December 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, Dale Lange, and Pachan father & daughter to view meeting.
The meeting was held using social distancing and following Covid-19 recommendations.
The November minutes were read. One correction was made – to state CARES funds for the Community Center were for supplies for cleaning and sanitizing. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: CARES Fund – The Clerk reported that checks were sent and the final report was made to the State.
RE: Sand Lake Road – It was reported that the necessary repairs were made to the hole in the road.
RE: 2021 Polling Place – Dave Robertson made a motion to designate the Farming Community Center Board Room as the 2021 Polling Place, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Chain of Lakes Fire District – Jason Willenbring gave a report. He stated there would not be a year-end meeting because of Covid-19. He also reported that the cost of fire protection would go up because of purchases and the fire department has no levy authority, so townships must help support it.
RE: Signs – The Clerk will order new No Parking and DIP signs to replace those stolen.
RE: 223rd – Discussion was held concerning a hole in 223rd Ave – it will be checked into.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6947 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
6948 Jason Willenbring mileage/culvert inv. 82.36
6949 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 138.52
6950 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 470.98
6951 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 110.82
6952 Dewey Klaphake permit fees 138.91
6953 Dan Stommes supervisor wages 207.79
6954 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 775.70
6955 Judy Bruemmer reimb. supplies/computer 87.84
6956 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 457.14
6957 Farming Township tarring fund CD 100,000.00
6958 COL Fire & Rescue Dist. Qtr 4 fire protection 1,251.42
6959 Stearns Cty. Aud. Treas election ballots 4,903.50
6960 MATIT workman’s comp ins. 342.00
6961 City of St. Martin fire protection 5,864.97
6962 Lange Trenching road repair 186.60/blading 1950 2,136.60
` Total $ 117,033.63
Year-to-date Total $ 495,025.72
At 9:00 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Farming Township Election March 9, 2021
The Farming Township Election will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in the Farming Community Center Board Room.
Affidavits for Candidacy may be filed with the Township Clerk at 27555 County Road 41, Albany, MN 56307 from 9 am on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 until 5 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 for the offices of:
Supervisor – 3 year term – currently held by Jason Willenbring
Treasurer – 2 year term – currently held by Duane Janssen
There is a $2 filing fee.
The filing office will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2021. The Clerk will be available at the above residence from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 as required by law.
Judy Bruemmer, Farming Township Clerk
320-548-3562
Farming Township Election News
The Farming Township Board Election will be held on March 9, 2021 in the Farming Community Center Board Room.
Affidavits for Candidacy may be filed with the Township Clerk at 27555 County Road 41, Albany, MN 56307 from 9 am Tuesday, December 29, 2020 through 5 pm Tuesday, January 12, 2021 for the offices of:
Supervisor – 3 year term – currently held by Jason Willenbring
Treasurer – 2 year term – currently held by Duane Janssen
There is a $2.00 filing fee.
The filing office will be closed January 1, 2021. The Clerk will be available at the above address from 1 pm to 5 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 as required by law.