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.