The December monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange and Officer Eric Popp.

The November minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $321,257.60 in the checking account.

RE: Lion’s Club Gambling Permit – An application to conduct off-site gambling was presented. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Sheriff Report – Officer Eric Popp gave a report of happenings in Farming Township. Discussion was held.

RE: Road Issues – Discussion was held concerning snowplowing and conditions on 223^rd Ave.

RE: Road History – Zoning Administrator Dewey Klaphake presented an updated Road History Report. The Board thanked him for keeping the records. He also stated there were no major zoning issues.

RE: COL Fire & Rescue – Jason Willenbring reported that starting in 2020 the Department will pay the firefighters for training, fire calls, etc. There will be a minor raise in fire protection costs but it was determined it was necessary to keep firefighters as COL was one of only two departments in the state that did not pay its firefighters.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6847       Jason Willenbring                               supervisor wages                                                 $             484.84

6848       Judy Bruemmer                                    reimb. computer/mileage                                                      61.24

6849       Stearns Electric                                    monthly electric bill                                                                 65.08

6850       Dewey Klaphake                                 permit fees/mileage                                                               216.82

6851       Judy Bruemmer                                    clerk wages                                                                              775.74

6852       MATIT                                                     workmans comp insurance                                                   297.00

6853       Stearns Cty Aud. Treas.                       2019 election equipment rental                                       1500.00

6854       Dewey Klaphake                                zoning administrator wages                                                   300.14

6855       Dave Robertson                                   reimb. mileage                                                                          17.98

6856       Dave Robertson                                   supervisor wages                                                                   277.05

6857       Jason Willenbring                                reimb. mileage                                                                          17.92

6858       Daniel Stommes                                   supervisor wages                                                                   346.31

6859       Lange Trenching                                  road repair-223^rd                                                                    250.00

6860       Duane Janssen                                      treasurer wages                                                                       457.13

6861       Duane Janssen                                      reimb. stamper                                                                          70.93

6862       Farming Township                                tarring fund CD                                                                    50,000.00

Total       $           55,138.18

Year-to-date Total                $         355,510.80

At 8:58 pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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 were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange and John Blenker.

The October minutes were read. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $327,465.65 in the checking account.

RE: Snowplowing Quote – One Snowplowing quote was received. SunnyBrook Enterprises gave a quote with $110/hr for the truck, $90/yd for salt and sand (with possibility of higher price due to shortage), a $5/hr surcharge if diesel goes above $4/gallon, and a required charge of $700 in addition to the normal charges for the months of December, January, February and March. Lange Trenching opted not to give a quote. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote from SunnyBrook Enterprises, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Dean Rausch – Dale Lange reported that the project along the Dean Rausch property on 280^th Street was finished.

RE: 223^rd Ave – Reports had been received concerning the bump on 223^rd Ave. Lange Trenching will check it out.

RE: Polling Place Resolution – Jason Willenbring made a motion to designate the Farming Community Center as the Annual Polling Place by Resolution 11.5.19, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Comprehensive Plan Meeting – Dan Stommes and Dewey Klaphake gave a report on the meeting.

RE: District Meeting – It was noted that the District Meeting will be held in Freeport, MN on November 14, 2019 at 8:00 pm.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6844       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric                                               $               65.08

6845       Lange Trenching                               blading1643.14/rd rpr 3120/class 2 684                 5,447.14

6846       City of St. Martin                              fire protection                                                                6,938.47

Total      $         12,450.69

Year-to-date Total           $       300,372.62

At 9:05 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The October monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC room. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake and Dale Lange.

The September minutes were read. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report with a balance of $330,897.43 in the checking account.

RE: Road Issues – Discussion was held concerning several road issues. Due to the wet weather repairs and blading have proven difficult. They will be taken care of as soon as weather permit.

RE: Albany School District – Dan Stommes gave a report on the Fifth Monday meeting. There will be a shortage of space at the Albany Elementary School. Several options are being considered and the School Board is interested in any public ideas. The Green House is being constructed. He noted that the school population is currently 1772 with 211 students in open enrollment and 150 students from the District going to other schools.

RE: L & R Meeting – Duane Janssen gave a short report on the resolutions considered at the L&R meeting.

RE: Farming Community Center – The Board has received notice that the rent for the Board Room will be raised to $3000 for the year 2020. Discussion was held. The Board agreed to the new annual rent.

RE: Snow Blading Quotes – Dan Stommes will check into snow blading quotes and present them at the November meeting.

RE: COL Fire District – Jason Willenbring gave a short report on the COL meeting. Due to the high turnover of personal the COL Board is considering paying fire personal for fire calls and training sessions.

RE: Jost – It was noted that Norb Jost has buried a PVC pipe in the ditch along his property. Supervisors will watch to make sure there are no problems.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6841       Lange Trenching                               blading                                                 $               3,819.43

6842       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric bill                                                  65.08

6843       US Treasury                                        medicare/soc.security                                          391.28

Total                      $                 4,275.79

Year-to-date Total           $             287,921.93

At 9:05 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The September monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. All members were present. Also present were Dale Lange and Math Schmitz.

The August minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $336,140.88 in the checking account.

RE: Blading – Discussion was held. It was noted that 228^th was muddy and could use some class 2. Lange Trenching will check into it.

RE: Ditch Cutting – Math Schmitz stated that all went well – no major problems. He suggested checking on the west side of Clear Lake Road. Supervisors will check and see if there is a problem.

RE: District Meeting – The Supervisors and the Treasurer attended the meeting. They stated that there were no major issues covered at the meeting. Treasurer Duane Janssen accepted appointment to a Board as a Township representative.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6830       Daniel Stommes                               reimburse/mileage                                         $               68.32

6831       Dave Robertson                                supervisor wages                                                             374.02

6832       Daniel Stommes                               supervisor wages                                                             408.65

6833       Jason Willenbring                             supervisor wages                                                             346.31

6834       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric bill                                                            65.08

6835       Dave Robertson                                 reimburse/mileage                                                            27.84

6836       Judy Bruemmer                                  clerk wages                                                                        706.48

6837       M-R Sign Inc.                                      911 sign                                                                                   26.92

6838       Judy Bruemmer                                 reimb. supplies/computer                                           142.43

6839       Math Schmitz                                    ditch cutting                                                                    2,547.00

6840       Duane Janssen                                  treasurer wages                                                               526.40

Total                      $           5,239.45

Year-to-date Total                           $       283,646.14

At 8:45 pm Dave Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The August monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Shane Bartels and Dale Lange.

The July minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $289,039.26 in the checking account.

RE: Richmond Rod & Gun Club – Shane Bartels presented an application for a gambling permit for the Richmond Rod & Gun Club. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to sign the permit application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Noxious Weed Update – Supervisors reported all is going well – no major problems.

RE: Albany Fire Department – Dan Stommes attended the Fire Department meeting. They are working on a truck purchase and have had good results with the Bingo fundraiser.

RE: Chain of Lakes Fire & Rescue – Dave Robertson reported that they had a new volunteer fighter and that all is going well.

RE: Dean Rausch – It was reported that Dean Rausch was agreeable to the repairs needed to ease a water problem along his property on 280^th Street.

RE: 223^rd Cattle Pass – Dave Robertson received a complaint about a bump on 223^rd Ave. It was determined that this is caused by an old cattle pass. This will be taken into consideration when 223^rd Avenue is recoated.

RE: District Meeting – The District Township Meeting will be held on August 15, 2019. Those able to attend will carpool from Trappers Pub and Grub.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6827       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric bill                         $              65.08

6828       COL Fire & Rescue Dist.                 Qtr 3 fire protection                                   1,093.01

6829       Midwest Asphalt                              repair 223^rd Ave.                                          1,200.00

Total                      $         2,358.09

Year-to-date Total           $     278,406.69

At 8:41 pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The July monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. All members were present. Also present were Dale Lange and Math Schmitz.

The June minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Duane Janssen gave a financial report with $298,091.96 in the checking account.

RE: Dustcoating – Dustcoating was completed. One resident requested dustcoating. The clerk will send a bill.

RE: Crackfilling/Patches – Crackfilling and patches have been completed.

RE: Election Resolution – The Clerk presented the Resolution form necessary to change to mail balloting for State and County elections. The Board signed the Resolution. A copy of Resolution 6.4.19 will be sent to the County. Discussion was held concerning changing the Township Elections to November. The Board decided to present the option at the annual meeting.

RE: SWCD Tour – Jason Willenbring gave a short report on the Tour.

RE: Tarring Fund CD – Jason Willenbring made a motion for the Treasurer to deposit $50,000 in a tarring fund CD, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

RE: Road Issues/Weed Inspection – Supervisors are checking into any problem areas and will take care of them as needed.

The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6818       Central MN Dust Control              dustcoating                                        $               20,529.60

6819       Midwest Asphalt                              crackfill/patching                                               11,400.00

6820       Lange Trenching                               blading2026.91/class2 34027.13                  36,054.04

6821       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric bill                                                  65.08

6822       Wm. D Scepaniak                             class 5                                                                   34,769.70

6823       M-R Sign                                              911/Dip signs                                                            123.40

6824       Math Schmitz                                    ditch cutting                                                              1,333.00

6825       US Treasury                                        medicare/soc. sec.                                                     672.46

6826       Farming Township                           tarring fund CD                                                    50,000.00

Total                      $             154,947.28

Year-to-date Total           $               276,048.60

At 9:03 pm, Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The June monthly meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. All members were present. Also present were Dennis Kern and Eric Popp, deputies from Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, Dewey Klaphake and Dale Lange.

The May minutes were read. One correction was made: remove possible plans for Albany Elementary School room shortfall. Jason Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

A financial report was given by Duane Janssen with a checking account balance of $315,130.25.

RE: Sheriff’s Liaison – Deputies Dennis Kern and Eric Popp were present to introduce themselves as the liaisons from the Sheriff’s department. They gave an overview of their duties, the calls received in April and May, and asked about any concerns the Board may have. Discussion was held. They also asked for a 24/7 contact. Jason Willenbring volunteered to be the contact.

RE: SWCD Tour – Jason Willenbring will attend the Soil and Water Conservation District Tour.

RE: Crackfilling – It is still a work in progress.

RE: Graveling/Class 2 – It was reported that Class 5 graveling is finished. Class 2 will be done as weather permits.

RE: Dustcoating – Lange Trenching and Central MN Dustcoating will get together on the project.

RE: Mail Ballot Election – Discussion was held concerning mail ballot elections for the state and county elections. Jason Willenbring made a motion to adopt Resolution 6.4.19 to authorize mail balloting for state and county elections in Farming Township, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The Clerk will contact the County for the correct Resolution form and it will be signed at the July 2, 2019 Township Board meeting.

RE: Zoning Fees – Discussion was held concerning zoning fees that were not decided at the Reorganization Meeting. Dave Robertson made a motion to raise the variance fee to $400, the building permit fee and the driveway fee to be $50 each and the inspection fee to be $40, effective June 4, 2019. Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:

6800       Daniel Stommes                               supervisor wages                                             $               623.36

6801       Daniel Stommes                               reimb. mileage                                                                       54.52

6802       Jason Willenbring                             reimb. short course/mileage                                         119.02

6803       Jason Willenbring                             supervisor wages                                                                692.62

6804       Dave Robertson                                 supervisor wages                                                                789.54

6805       Dave Robertson                                 reimb. short course/mileage                                           114.12

6806       Lange Trenching                               blading                                                                             4,494.45

6807       Stearns Electric                                 monthly electric bill                                                            65.08

6808       Stearns County                                 assessing fees                                                                   7,166.75

6809       Dewey Klaphake                              permit fees/mileage                                                         278.86

6810       Dewey Klaphake                              website renewal                                                                 287.64

6811       Star Publications                               newspaper ads                                                                      14.94

6812       Judy Bruemmer                                election judge                                                                        87.50

6813       Judy Bruemmer                                clerk wages                                                                         1,191.31

6814       Judy Bruemmer                                reimb. short course/mileage/jdg. meal                         217.64

6815       Duane Janssen                                  reimb. short course/mileage                                             79.00

6816       Duane Janssen                                  treasurer wages                                                                  706.48

6817       Dewey Klaphake                              zoning adm. wages                                                              60.00

Total                      $       17,042.83

Year-to-date Total           $         121,105.86

At 9:30 pm, Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.