The November Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Ben Mergen at 8:05pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present, with the exception of Adam Brix who was absent. Also present were Gary Hemmesch, Travis Rahn, and John Mergen.
The October minutes were read, Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
There was not a treasurers report, being Adam Brix was absent.
Travis Rahn was present with his preliminary plat. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve the preliminary plat for Rahns Estates. Dan Stommes seconded it, all in favor, motion carried.
John Mergen was present to discuss putting in a driveway off of 307th Street. Discussion was held. 307th Street is a private road, with a street number for 911 emergency needs only, he will need to talk to the landowner who lives there regarding putting in a new driveway.
There was one bid for snow removal for the 2024-2025 season. The Bid was from Sunnybrook Enterprises Inc. it was for snow removal and sanding truck of $175/hour, and salt/sand of $100 per yard, price may go up without notice if there is a shortage in addition to the normal fees there would be $1000/per month guarantee for January, February, March and April. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the bid from Sunnybrook Enterprises Inc bid for snow removal and sanding truck of $175/hour and salt/sand of $100 per yard, stating that the price may up without notice if there is a shortage in addition to normal fees there would be a $1000/month guarantee for January, February, March and April. Dan Stommes seconded it, all in favor, motion carried.
Regarding Stearns County Parks Board Grant, Holly Roush from the Farming Community Center had applied for a Parks Board Grant that showed that Farming Townhip had about $5200 available to improve parks in the Township. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion that the Township allow The Farming Community Center to apply for this grant as it would be a good use of these funds to improve the playground at the Farming Community Center. Jason Willenbring seconded it, all in favor, motion carried.
Jason Willenbring noted that the Chain of Lakes Fire and Rescue will be having their annual meeting on December 9,2024 at that all board members are welcome to attend as they will review the past year activity and discuss the upcoming years fees.
Stearns Electric proposed ordinance was reviewed with changes. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve Ordinance 11-5-24 which allows Stearns Electric to repair, maintain, improve or to bring electric to the residents of Farming Township along with trimming trees and shrubs in the road right of way that could interfere with the electric facilities. Dan Stommes seconded it, all in favor, motion carried.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
7349 MN Assoc Township Linda year end training $30.00
7350 Chain of Lakes Fire Fire Protections $1758.21
7351 Hemmesch Excavating Road Grader work $1453.50
ACH Stearns Electric Monthly Bill $57.85
ACH Arvig Monthly Bill 78.95
Total $ 3378.51
Year-to-date Total $242,574.19
At 9:00pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded it. All in favor, motion carried.