The October 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. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Allison Eiynck and Aubree Eiynck.
The meeting was held using social distancing and following Covid-19 recommendations.
The September minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $415,384.40 in the checking account.
Allison and Aubree Eiynck were present to observe the meeting as part of their school class.
RE: Stearns County Sheriff – Officer Eric Popp gave a report on the calls and happenings for the months of August and September. He said it was relatively quiet. Thefts of several road signs were reported.
RE: Arvig – Dan Stommes stated that contact had been made and that they are working on the culvert issues. It was suggested to put the Right of Way Permit Resolution on the website. Dewey Klaphake will check into it.
RE: CARES Act – The distribution of the CARES money will be decided at the November meeting.
RE: COL Fire & Rescue District – Jason Willenbring gave a short report and stated that they were purchasing a 4wheel drive truck.
RE: November meeting – The November Board Meeting will be changed to Thursday, November 6, 2020 due to the General Election. A notice will be published and posted.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6933 Midwest Asphalt crackfilling/patching $ 66,420.00
6934 US Treasury soc. sec./medicare 449.84
6935 Star Publications newspaper ads 56.00
6936 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6937 COL Fire & Rescue Dist. Qtr 3 fire protection 1,251.42
Total $ 68,242.34
Year-to-date Total $ 339,061.66
At 9:25 pm, Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The September 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 and Dale Lange. The meeting was held using social distancing and following Covid-19 recommendations.
The August minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $441,751.44 in checking.
RE: Arvig Culvert Issues – Jason Willenbring reported he found 3 more culverts with issues concerning Arvig as he was doing the culvert inventory. He is not finished with the inventory so doesn’t know if there are any more. A lengthy discussion was held concerning the issues and the ordinance drawn up by the lawyer. Dave Robertson made a motion to adopt the ordinance, named Ordinance 9.1.2020, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. It was decided the Clerk will publish a summary of the ordinance and put copies in the local library and the County Law library.
RE: Cares Relief Fund – Several options were discussed regarding the fund and which things to fund. The Treasurer stated he had not received any funds yet. The Clerk will check with the State to see if there was any problem. It was decided that Supervisors should check with the fire departments to see what they need and to come with ideas for funding Township with materials and the FCC for Covid-19 cleaning, etc.
RE: Weed Inspection – Supervisors stated that it is finished and there were no major issues.
RE: Albany School District – Dan Stommes gave a report on the School Board meeting and how classes were being started.
RE: Albany Fire Department – Dan Stommes reported on the Fire Department meeting. The department has opted to buy a new pumper truck and put the ladder truck issue on hold due to high cost and loss of some of their fundraisers.
RE: District 5 Meeting – Dave Robertson and Duane Janssen reported on the Zoom meeting. Many legislative issues haven’t been solved. The one concern was an anticipated shortage of state troopers by the year 2022.
RE: Zoning – Dewey gave a short zoning report. He also suggest that the Board come up with a list of permit costs, etc.
9.1.2020 Minutes Page 2
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6918 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
6919 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 865.82
6920 Math Schmitz road ditch cutting 2,648.50
6921 Judy Bruemmer reimb. supplies/computer 88.91
6922 Lange Trenching granite 310.25/blading2350 2,660.25
6923 Couri & Ruppe lawyer fees 682.50
6924 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 166.23
6925 Dewey Klaphake reimb. fees/mileage 130.44
6926 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 325.53
6927 Dave Robertson reimb. mileage 24.36
6928 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 415.57
6929 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 415.57
6930 Daniel Stommes reimb. mileage 32.48
6931 Central MN Dust Control dustcoating 17,319.40
6932 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 526.40
Total $ 26,367.04
Year-to-date Total $ 270,819.32
At 9:36 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The August monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Jason Willenbring at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. Present were Jason Willenbring, Dave Robertson, Duane Janssen, and Judy Bruemmer. Dan Stommes was absent. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange and Carl Janssen. The flag pledge was said. The meeting was held using social distancing and following Covid-19 recommendations.
The July minutes were read. One correction was made: concerning Arvig “AN” attorney will be contacted not a MAT attorney. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Jason Willenbring seconded.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $435,719.25 in the checking account.
RE: Claims – Dave Robertson made a motion for the Clerk and Treasurer to sign the checks as the Chairperson was not present due to self-quarantine, Jason Willenbring seconded.
RE: Dustcoating – Dave Robertson reported that dustcoating is finished.
RE: Arvig – Dave Robertson reported on his meetings with the attorney concerning the culvert issues. It was decided to review the proposed ordinance and table the issue until the September meeting.
RE: 260th Street West – Jason Willenbring reported he met with a Munson Township Supervisor and an asphalt contractor. It was decided to crackfill the east section of the road and do repairs on the west section in hopes to extend the life of the road several years.
RE: Road Issues – No major road issues – others are being taken care of.
RE: Weed Inspection – Weed inspection is in progress. Discussion was held and it was recommended that spot spraying be done next year.
RE: COL Fire District – Jason Willenbring reported on a meeting with the COL Fire District. All is going well. The fire district is looking into purchasing a 4 wheel-drive vehicle to replace older 2 wheel drive vehicles. Possible donations from the District’s Townships from the MN CARES Act were discussed.
RE: Zoning – Mr. Janssen was present to obtain zoning information from the Zoning Administrator. Dewey Klaphake gave a short zoning report.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6913 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
6914 Linda Theisen election judge training 75.00
6915 Victor Kotten election judge training 75.00
6916 Joyce Wimmer head election judge training 99.00
6917 M-R Sign, Inc. 911 sign 51.32
Total $ 365.40
Year-to-date Total $ 244,432.28
At 9:40 pm, Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded.

The July monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake and Dale Lange. The flag pledge was said. The meeting was held using social distancing according to Covid-19 recommendations.
The June minutes were read. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Dustcoating – Dustcoating is still in progress. Miscommunications and weather conditions have caused some delays. Dave Robertson and Dale Lange will check into it.
RE: Culvert Issues – Supervisors have discovered some culvert issues have been caused by Arvig cutting through culverts to lay communication wiring through the years. Discussion was held. Arvig has been contacted concerning the situation. An attorney will be contacted to see what the Township’s options are concerning repairs, costs, permits, etc. Arvig will also be contacted again.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report on zoning issues and the website.
RE: Mail Ballots and Assessing – The Clerk will post information on the website concerning these issues.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6895 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 65.08
6896 Math Schmitz road ditch cutting 1,306.00
6897 US Treasury soc. sec./medicare 408.08
6911 Lange Trenching blading 5,118.75
6912 Farming Township tarring fund CD 100,000.00
Total $ 106,897.91
Year-to-date Total $ 244,066.88
At 9:35 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The June monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the Farming Community Center. The flag pledge was said.
All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Ken Schmitz, Dale Lange, Officer Dennis Kern, and Butch Gertken from Munson Township.
The meeting was held using social distancing according to COVID-19 recommendations.
The May minutes were read. One correction was made – the Class 2 quote was per ton, not cubic yard. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $357,903.34 in the checking account.
RE: Ken Schmitz – Ken Schmitz was present with a property line issue. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to acknowledge that Schmitz would be making a .17 acre property line adjustment and that Farming Township had no issue with the adjustment, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Stearns County Sheriff Department – Officer Kern was present to update the Board on happenings in the Township in April and May – 19 calls each month, no major issues and no COVID-19 complaints. He stated that if someone had a COVID-19 complaint they check into it and tell the residents that they are not following the guidelines.
RE: Munson Township – Butch Gertken was present from the Munson Township Board to discuss 260th West Street. The tar is in need of repair. Munson Township is interested in making it a 9 ton road as vehicles and farm equipment are getting larger and heavier. Discussion was held concerning the repair and what steps were necessary concerning the river bridge. The Farming Township Board agreed with the plan and to have Munson check things out and get back to Farming Township.
RE: Dustcoating – The Board went over the dustcoating plans for the Township and Dave Robertson will coordinate with the contractor and Lange Trenching.
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The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6898 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages $ 279.36
6899 Dan Stommes supervisor wages 415.57
6900 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 415.57
6901 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 415.57
6902 Dave Robertson reimb. mileage 21.46
6903 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 526.39
6904 Dewey Klaphake reimb. permits/website 1,296.09
6905 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 845.00
6906 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6907 COL Fire & Rescue Dist. Qtr 1 and Qtr 2 fire protection 2,502.84
6908 Judy Bruemmer reimb. supplies/mileage 201.05
6909 Stearns Cty. Aud/Treas. assessment fee 7,160.00
6910 Lange Trenching Class 2/Class 5 66,075.60
Total $ 80,219.58
Year-to-date Total $ 137,168.97

At 9:40 pm, Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The May monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present was Dale Lange. The meeting was held using social distancing according to Covid-19 recommendations.
The March minutes were read. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The April minutes were read. One correction was made: Jason Willenbring abstained from voting on the Hildebrand permit, citing possible conflict of interest. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $363,459.55 in the checking account.
RE: Dust Control Quote – Only one quote was received. Central MN Dust Control gave a quote of .58/foot. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote of .58/foot from Central MN Dust Control, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Crack Seal Quote – A crack seal bid was received from Jet-Black for $1.35 a pound. The Township has Midwest Asphalt doing crack seal for $1.40 a pound. Discussion was held. It was decided to stay with Midwest Asphalt for this year and to look into other companies next year. Dave Robertson made a motion to stay with Midwest Asphalt at $1.40/lb, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Ditch Cutting Quote – One Quote was received for ditch cutting. Math Schmitz submitted a quote of $60/hour plus fuel. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote of $60.hr plus fuel from Schmitz, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Blading – One quote was received from Lange Trenching. It was for $50 per mile – a raise from last year. Discussion was held. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the quote for $50 per mile, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Class 2 – One quote was received from Lange Trenching. It was for $18.25/ton. – the same as last year. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote from Lange Trenching for $18.25/ton, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Class 5 Gravel – Two quotes were received for Class 5 Gravel. WD Scepaniak’s was for $10.77/cy, Lange Trenching was for $10.40/cy. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote from Lange Trenching for $10.40/cy, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The Supervisors had finished Road Tour. Discussion was held with Lange Trenching about road and culvert issues. The Barker and 310th Street culverts are being worked on. Barker will be doing some ditch clearing and if needs any other assistance will contact the Township Board. The 300th Street culvert issue has cleared up.

5.5.2020 Minutes page 2
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6890 Linda Theisen election judge/training 165.70
6891 Victor Kotten election judge/training 165.70
6892 Joyce Wimmer head election judge 135.00
6893 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 65.08
6894 Lange Trenching blading 5,096.34
Total $ 5,627.82
Year-to-date Total $ 56,949.39
At 9:55 pm, Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.