The November 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 Dewey Klaphake and Derek Kulzer.
The October minutes were read. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes with correcting check number 7146 to 7147 United States Treasury and check 7147 to 7148 M&R Signs, Ben Mergen seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $598933.60 in the checking account.
Regarding the bill to Asphalt Seal Coating, Dan will get a breakdown of the bill before sending them a check.
RE: Derek Kulzer would like a construction permit for building on Hazelwood Road, Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve this permit, Ben Mergen seconded, All in favor, motion carried
RE: Snow Removal for the 2022-2023 Season. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the bid from Sunnybrook Enterprises for snow removal of Truck of $170/hour and Salt Sand of $100/yard, (price of salt may go up with out notice due to possible shortage) Ben Mergen seconded, All in favor, motion carried
RE; Dan Stommes gave a report of 5th Monday meeting, nothing new
Discussion was held regarding the current rate on CD’s in the bank, Duane will get a list of the CD’s and when they are due and possibly combining some of them, as interest rates are rising slightly.
Discussion was held regarding getting a grant for work on 260th and 223rd, is on hold for now.
The road that Kerry Mergen had done some work on, is still rough and with time will hopefully smooth out.
Linda Theisen had done up a agreement that could be used, when the township does any work along township roads that could affect the land owner, all board members reviewed and it looked good, each board member took some along with them.
Discussion was held regarding Solar Farms, The township will review in the future. Dewey Klaphake will get more information regarding Solar Farms.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid
7149 MN Association township/Linda Year end training $ 40.00
7150 Midwest Asphalt crack sealing $ 56,720.00
7151 Arvig monthly bill $ 86.95
7152 Chain of Lakes Fire 4th Quarter fire protection $ 1813.60
7153 Stearns Electric monthly bill $ 65.08
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Total $ 58,725.63
Year-to-date Total $ 274,147.27
At 9:04 pm Ben Mergen made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.