Dustcoating of roads in 2018
Any resident interested in having the road along their property dustcoated is asked to contact one of the Township Supervisors before April 28, 2018.
Unapproved Annual Meeting Minutes 3.13.18
The Annual Meeting in the Town of Farming, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota was held in the Farming Community Center on the 13th day of March, 2018. It was called to order by Clerk Judy Bruemmerat 8:30 pm. The flag pledge was said.
Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations from the floor for moderator. Math Schmitz made a motion to nominate Victor Kotten, Ken Hamann seconded. Victor Kotten accepted the nomination. All in favor, motion carried. No other nominations for moderator were made. Dale Lange made a motion to close nominations, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Victor Kotten was declared the moderator.
The minutes of the 2017 Annual Meeting were read by Clerk Judy Bruemmer. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dale Lange seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. Discussion was held. Brenna Linn made a motion to accept the report as printed, Ron Backes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Ken Hamann made a motion to continue with Trappers Pub and Grub, Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Farming Community Center and the Township Website as posting places, John Blenker seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Klaphake made a motion to have the Albany Enterprise as the official newspaper for publishing legal notices, Ron Backes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The results of the Annual Election Board of Canvass were reported as follows: For Supervisor – Jason Willenbring received 46 votes, John Blenker received 6 votes, and Neil Franz received 32 votes. Jason Willenbring was declared winner of the Supervisor position. For Clerk – Judy Bruemmer received 82 votes, there was one write-in and one blank vote. Judy Bruemmer was declared the winner of the Clerk position. A total of 84 ballots were cast in the Annual Election.
Math Schmitz made a motion to destroy the 2016 Annual Election ballots, Ken Hamann seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was the General Fund Levy. Discussion was held. One item for discussion was the possibility of losing the Community Center as the Board Room rental. It was decided to table the discussion until the next Annual Meeting and to have the Board present a report on the Community Center Building maintenance at that meeting. Ron Backes made a motion to set the Levy for the General Fund at $85,500, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The Road and Bridge Levy was presented. Discussion was held. Ron Backes made a motion to set the Levy at $125,000 as proposed, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The Tarring Fund Levy came up for discussion. After considerable discussion concerning tarring costs and maintenance, Ron Backes made a motion to set the Tarring Levy at $100,000, John Zimmerman seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Dale Lange made a motion for the Board to decide which roads to dustcoat and residents who wanted additional dustcoating to pay half of the cost, Brenna Linn seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
New Business: Duane Klaphake, the Zoning Administrator, announced that there was a vacancy on the Town Zoning Board. Anyone interested in serving on the Zoning Board should contact him.
A plaque honoring Vernon Willenbring for his 30 years of dedicated service as a Township Supervisor was presented at the meeting. Vernon Willenbring gave a short speech thanking everyone.
Thirty-one residents were present at the Annual Meeting.
At 9:46 pm Ken Hamann made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Coffee, milk and cookies from Stearns Bank were served after the meeting.
Minutes taken by Judy Bruemmer, Farming Township Clerk
Board of Canvass Meeting 3.13.18
Board of Canvass Meeting 3.13.18
The Board of Canvass was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:20 pm.
Present were: Vernon Willenbring, Dan Stommes, Dave Robertson, Duane Janssen, Judy Bruemmer, Joyce Wimmer, Victor Kotten and Linda Theisen.
For the office of Supervisor:
Jason Willenbring received 46 votes
John Blenker received 6 votes
Neil Franz received 32 votes
Dan Stommes made a motion to declare Jason Willenbring the winner of the Supervisor position, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
For the Clerk position:
Judy Bruemmer received 82 votes
Phil Rolfes received 1 vote
Dan Stommes made a motion to declare Judy Bruemmer the winner of the Clerk position, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
A total of 84 ballots were voted in the Annual Election.
Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 pm, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Official Minutes 2.5.18
The February Monthly Board Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake and Jason Willenbring.
The January 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 a balance of $303,157.88 in the checking account.
RE: Kriegle Lake Road – Collegeville contacted the Board to inform them that they are preparing to redo/repair a section of Kriegle Lake Road – including the part that is in Farming Township. They will keep the Township informed about the process.
RE: Township Election – The Board is required to set a second alternate date for the election should there be inclement weather on the election day and the first alternate election day. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to set the fourth Tuesday of March, March 27, 2018 as the second alternate date, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: MN Township Benefits Package – The information was reviewed as requested by the Township Association. There was no interest at this time.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake had no zoning issues to report for the month.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6641 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6642 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 1,575.00
6643 Star Publications newspaper ads 42.66
6644 MATIT insurance 1,495.00
Total $ 3,177.59
Year-to-date Total $ 8,682.88
At 8:20 pm Vernon Willenbring made a motion to recess the monthly meeting in order to hold the Board of Audit Meeting and the Budget Meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Official Minutes 1.2.18
The January Monthly Board Meeting of Farming Township was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present was Dewey Klaphake.
The December meeting 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 $292, 912.02 in checking.
RE: Annual Township Election – Judy Bruemmer stated that filing period was from January 2, 2018 until 5 pm on January 16, 2018. Election judges have been contacted. Joyce Wimmer will be head judge and Linda Theisen and Victor Kotten will be election judges. Joyce Wimmer and Linda Theisen will be on the Absentee Ballot Board.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report on zoning issues.
RE: Flags – Vernon Willenbring brought the flags that are put on veteran’s graves on Memorial weekend. Dave Robertson volunteered to take care of them.
RE: Board of Audit/Budget Meeting – The Audit and Budget Meetings will be held at the February monthly meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6636 US Treasury medicare/social security $ 362.04
6637 Farming Comm. Ctr. annual rent 2400.00
6638 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6639 Sunny Brook Ent. snowplowing 1645.00
6640 Stearns Cty Assn of Twp county and state dues 1033.32
Total $ 5,505.29 Year-to-date Total $ 5,505.29
There being no further business, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Township Election
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.
Farming Township Annual Election
Annual Election
1. A Public Accuracy Test of the Automark Handicapped Voting Machine will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Township Board Room of the Farming Community Center. This testing is open to the public.
2. Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Farming Township, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the Town of Farming at the Farming Community Center, 23801 County Road 42, Richmond, MN 56368. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 20, 2018 and if inclement weather also postpones the election and meeting on the third Tuesday they shall be held on the fourth Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Listen to KASM radio for updates.
3. The Election Poll hours will be open from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at which time the voters will elect one Supervisor for a three year term and one Clerk for a two year term. Candidates who filed for the Supervisor position are: John Blenker, Jason Willenbring and Neil C. Franz. The candidate that filed for the Clerk position is Judy Bruemmer. Any qualified voter who would like to cast an absentee ballot may contact the Township Clerk at 320-250-3398 or jabruemm@meltel.net for more information.
4. The Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the counting of ballots.
5. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:30 pm to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law.
Judy Bruemmer
Farming Township Clerk
February 15, 2018
(Publish February 21 and 28)
Farming Township Clerk
Farming Township Minutes 12.5.17
The December monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, John Blenker and Dale Lange.
The November minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with the checking account balance of $255,812.82.
RE: Lions Gambling Permit – Marlene Statz presented a request to approve the Lions Club application for a gambling permit for their fundraiser. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to approve the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report on zoning issues including an update on the issues concerning Evergreen Enterprises. Discussion was also held concerning the change to allow rural manufacturing in the zoning ordinance. It was decided to notify the County that the Board would agree to the change.
RE: Culverts – 310th Street and 288th Street have been reported as having culvert issues. These will be checked into and taken care of in the Spring if repairs are necessary.
RE: Township Election – The Clerk reminded the Board of the upcoming Township Election in March and that filing for a positions is from January 2, 2018 until 5 pm on January 16, 2018. One Supervisor and the Clerk position are up for election.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6619 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages $ 387.87
6620 Wakefield Township COL debt ret. and fees 5980.70
6621 City of St. Martin ½ 2017 fire protection 5471.00
6622 Stearns Cty Aud/Treas. truth in taxation charge 105.00
6623 COL Fire & Rescue District Qtr 4fire protection 1132.45
6624 MATIT workmen’s comp ins. 279.00
6625 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 277.05
6626 Dave Robertson reimb. mileage 28.00
6627 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 121.21
6628 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6629 Dewey Klaphake reimb. Fees/mileage/permit 97.96
6630 Judy Bruemmer reimb. mileage/supplies/computer 111.90
6631 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 692.62
6632 Duane Janssen treasurer wages $ 429.43
6633 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 277.05
6634 Lange Trenching blading 1666.50
6635 Farming Township tarring fund CD 50,000.00
Total $ 67,122.67
Year-to- date Total $ 374,546.05
At 8:50 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Affidavits for Candidacy 2019 Election
Notice to all qualified residents of Farming Township that Affidavits for Candidacy for offices in the Township Election can be filed from Tuesday, January 1, 2019 to Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 5 pm in the Clerk’s office at 27555 County Road 41, Albany, MN 56307. A $2.00 filing fee is payable at the time of filing.
Offices up for election at the March 12, 2019 Annual Township Election are:
One Supervisor for a term of 3 years
One Treasurer for a term of 2 years
Judy Bruemmer
Farming Township Clerk
320-548-3562
Official Minutes 11.7.17
The November monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Vernon Willenbring at 8:00 pm. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange and John Blenker. The flag pledge was said.
The October meeting minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with a checking account balance of $258,468.25.
RE: Crackfillling – Dan Stommes reported that crackfilling was done. Discussion was held. It was noted that there was a hole at the intersection of 223rd Ave and 288th Street East. It will be checked into.
RE: Snow Plowing Quotes – Only one quote was received for snowplowing. Lange Trenching opted to not submit a quote. The quote received was from Sunny Brook Enterprises Inc. It stated that the truck rate was $110 per hour, salt and sand was $90 per yard with possibility of higher price if there is a shortage, a surcharge of $5 per hour for truck if diesel price goes above $4 per gallon and an additional monthly guarantee of $700 for the months of December, January, February and March. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote from Sunny Brook Enterprises, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: 2018 Polling Place – Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to adopt Resolution 11-17 which stated that the 2018 polling place for Farming Township would be the Farming Community Center at 23801 County Road 42, Richmond, MN 56368, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Farming Board Room Rent – The Board was notified that the rent for the Board Room in the Farming Community Center would be raised to $2400 per year. Discussion was held. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the new rental rate, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Albany School District Meeting – Dan Stommes reported on the Fifth Monday meeting of the School Board. Other than the project being a little behind schedule all is going well.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report on a couple of zoning issues.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6616 Albany Post Office stamps $ 49.00
6617 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6618 Lange Trenching blading 2491.50
Total $ 2,605.43
Year-to-date Total $ 307,423.38
At 8:50 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.