Farming Township ReOrganization Meeting 3.21.12
Clerk Judy Bruemmer called the Reorganization Meeting to order at 8:00 pm. Present were Judy Bruemmer, Vernon Willenbring, Neil Franz, Dan Stommes and Duane Janssen.

Vernon Willenbring, Duane Janssen and Judy Bruemmer received their Certificates of Election and took their Oath of Office.

Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board chairperson. Neil Franz nominated Vernon Willenbring, Dan Stommes seconded. Vernon Willenbring accepted the nomination. Dan Stommes made a motion to close nominations, Neil Franz seconded. Motion carried. Vernon Willenbring was named board chairperson.

Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board vice-chairperson. Vernon Willenbring nominated Neil Franz, Dan Stommes seconded. Neil Franz accepted the nomination. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to close nominations, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried. Neil Franz was named board vice-chairperson.

RE: Zoning Board – Neil Franz made a motion the the per diem for the zoning board be $35, with only the administrator attending monthly meetings and the rest of the board meeting as needed, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Board Member Per Diem – Dan Stommes made a motion that the meeting per diem for all elected board positions remain at $60, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Hourly Wage – Neil Franz made a motion to leave the hourly pay at $10, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Mileage Rate – Neil Franz made a motion to leave the mileage rate at 50 cents per mile, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Treasurer’s Monthly Wage – Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to leave the treasurer’s monthly wage at $75, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Clerk’s Monthly Wage – Discussion was held. Neil Franz made a motion to leave the clerk’s monthly wage at $150 with a $10 monthly reimbursement for computer time, which would be reviewed should computer rates increase, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Zoning Permit Inspection Fee – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to leave the inspection fee at $10, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Fee for Tractor and Equipment – Dan Stommes made a motion for the supervisors to negotiate each case with the owner, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A ‘Thank You’ will be sent to Stearns Bank for the cookies provided at the annual meeting.

Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 pm, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.