The October 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, Shane Bartels and Dale Lange. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid 19 recommendations.
The September minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $465,446.17 in the checking account.
RE: Gambling Permit – Shane Bartels presented a request to approve an application for a gambling permit for the Richmond Rod and Gun Club. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Freeport Township Meeting – Discussion was held concerning items discussed at the Freeport Meeting. The ARPA Grant and its possible uses was the item of most interest.
RE: Snowplowing Quotes – Quotes for snowplowing will be opened at the November meeting.
RE: Road Issues – A sunken area along Clear Lake Road was discussed and will be checked into.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7041 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
7042 US Treasury soc. sec./medicare 410.80
7043 Central MN Dust Control dustcoating 18,071.25
Total $ 18,547.13
Year-to-date Total $ 208,388.63
At 8:50 pm Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The November 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. Present were Dan Stommes, Jason Willenbring, Judy Bruemmer and Duane Janssen. Dave Robertson was absent due to self-quarantine. Also present was Dale Lange.
The meeting was held using social distancing and following Covid-19 recommendations.
The October minutes were read. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $373,350.86 in the checking account.
RE: Snow Quote – Only one quote was received for snowplowing. Sunny Brook Enterprises gave a quote for snow removal and sanding at $110/hr, salt and sand at $90/yd (unless shortage causes a rise in prices), a $5/hr surcharge if diesel goes above $4/gal and an additional guarantee of $700/month for the months of December, January, February and March. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that Lange Trenching was not interested in giving a quote.
CARES Funding – Discussion was held concerning the CARES funding in the amount of $25,575.00. It was decided to give funds to our fire protection providers, the community center and to purchase PPE equipment for the meeting room.
RE: Road and Culvert Issues – Discussion was held with Lange Trenching concerning the issues and their progress.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6938 Lange Trenching repair 10,124.38/blading 3,129.95 $ 13,254.33
6939 Star Publications newspaper ads 20.00
6940 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6941 M-R Sign Co. 911 sign 36.02
6942 Judy Bruemmer CARES purchases reimbursed 87.29
6943 Albany Fire Dept. CARES/radios and accessories 10,348.92
6944 St. Martin Fire Dept. CARES/chest compressor and accessories 5,585.84
6945 COL Fire & Rescue CARES/Covis equipment and services 6,552.95
6946 Farming Comm. Ctr. CARES/Covid supplies, cleaning, sanitizing 3,000.00
Total $ 38,950.43
Year-to-date Total $ 378,012.09
At 9:00 pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.