Farming Township ReOrganization Meeting 3.18.14
Clerk Judy Bruemmer called the Reorganization Meeting to order at 8:05 pm. Present were Judy Bruemmer, Vernon Willenbring, Neil Franz and Daniel Stommes. Also present was Dewey Klaphake. Duane Janssen arrived at 8:10 pm. The flag pledge was said.
Judy Bruemmer and Dan Stommes received their Certificates of Election and took their Oath of Office.
Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board chairperson. Neil Franz nominated Dan Stommes, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Dan Stommes accepted the nomination. Neil Franz made a motion to close nominations, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried. Dan Stommes 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 that the meeting per diem for zoning board members be $35, with only the administrator attending monthly meetings and the rest of the board meeting as needed, Vernon Willenbring seconded.
RE: Board Members – Vernon Willenbring made a motion that the meeting per diem for all elected board members remain at $60, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Hourly Wage – Neil Franz made a motion to raise the hourly wage to $12.50, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Supervisor’s Hourly Wage –
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to pay Neil Franz $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Stommes made a motion to pay Vernon Willenbring $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Neil Franz seconded. Motion carried.
Neil Franz made a motion to pay Dan Stommes $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried.
RE: Mileage Rate – Neil Franz made a motion to raise the mileage rate to 56 cents per mile, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Treasurer’s Monthly Wage – Neil Franz made a motion to leave the Treasurer’s monthly wage at $75, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Clerk’s Monthly Wage – Vernon Willenbring 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, Neil Franz seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Zoning Permit Inspection Fee – Neil Franz made a motion to raise the inspection fee to $25 plus mileage, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Fee for Tractor and Equipment – Neil Franz made a motion for the Supervisors to negotiate each case with the owner, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
A ‘Thank You’ will be sent to Stearns Bank for the cookies provided at the annual meeting.
At 8:28 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.