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Bowman County Commissioners are elected at large on a non-partisan basis for staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is the governing body of the County responsible for overseeing County activities and working to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and County operations run smoothly.

 

The State constitution gives the Board of County Commissioners the power to adopt zoning ordinances (local laws), levy taxes, appropriations, authorize bonds, set salaries, approve bills, accept bids, approve the County budget and establish the requirements/policies for the Departments under its control.

 

The Board governs all unorganized townships of the County directly.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

 

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on March 5, 2024, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski, and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pastor Renee Johnson shared a prayer. Guest present: Karson Pederson.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Dennis Walser would like to meet with the commission at 10 AM. Abrahamson moved to approve the agenda. Janikowski seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following March 5, 2024 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Jeffers, with Abrahamson seconding the motion upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

February Payroll $197,403.90
38069 Trane $8,158.60
38070 Bowman Co. Water Resource $40,656.31
38071 ITD $20.30
38072 State Tax Commissioner $162.95
38073 Trane $386.46
38074 First International Bank & Trust $2,140.61
38075 John Deere Financial $1,794.08
38076 MCI $75.41
38077 MidCo $108.82
38078 AccuSource HR           $86.50
38079 Advanced Business Methods $453.91
38080 Bergan KVD $177.10
38081 Boss Office Products $267.81
38082 Bowman Auto Parts $1,017.73
38083 Bowman Sales & Service $605.88
38084 Brosz Engineering $36,222.50
38085 City of Bowman $132.04
38086 Consolidated Telcom $592.75
38087 Dacotah Paper $367.76
38088 Dakota Dust-Tex $194.60
38089 ESRI $440.00
38090 Flower Nook $40.00
38091 Frank Eberle $305.00
38092 Lexipol $381.92
38093 Montana Dakota Utilities $2,686.17
38094 ND Weed Dept Association $285.00
38095 NDSU $156.00
38096 Nelson International $844.32
38097 Newby’s Ace Hardware $222.76
38098 ND State Treasurer $9,834.85
38099 NW Tire $96.51
38100 Randy’s Welding $868.58
38101 RELX Inc $61.00
38102 Southwest Healthcare $842.00
38103 The Badlands Patriot $695.40
38104 Unlimited Office Products $332.70
38105 Vanguard Appraisals $1,100.00
38106 Westlie Truck Center $2,921.56
38107 Y2 Consultants $11,270.00

 

Janikowski moved to approve the February 20, 2024, minutes with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Jeffers moved to approve the February 2024 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Buchmann moved to approve the Joint Election Agreement with the City of Gascoyne. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Teran Doerr and Sarah Nagel, BCDC, met to discuss the Rural Workforce Housing Grant that they have been awarded. They have been awarded $273,560 for the project, but need the funds up front and will be reimbursed from the ND Department of Commerce once the project is complete. Janikowski moved to approve a loan of $300,000 from BLM funds to be repaid upon reimbursement from the ND Department of Commerce. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the funding request from Bowman County Housing Authority. They were awarded $176,000 from CDBG funds for the Jesco Apartments project (remodel bathrooms, hardwire smoke detectors and install ceiling fans in the dining rooms). The housing authority will pay for the recipient share of $17,600.

Dennis Walser, Bowman/Slope Council on Aging, met to discuss their 2023 expenses including the senior meals. They are expecting a shortfall of $20,000 by the end of the year. The Commission will evaluate when considering 2025 Budget requests.

Bowman Parks and Recreation Director, Chanell Walby, met to offer her appreciation of support over the years since she has been serving in her current position. Walby will be resigning.

Bowman County Maintenance Manager, David Horn, met to discuss purchase options for a new skid steer for the courthouse. The commissioners will not be purchasing a new skid steer at this time.

Bowman County Deputy Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd, met to present the February 2024 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Buchmann moved to approve the report, Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Buchmann moved to approve the February 2024 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Janikowski seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs met to discuss road projects. Buchmann moved to approve the Request for Materials from the City of Rhame for the purchase of 120 cy of gravel with the city being responsible for 100% of the cost. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Abrahamson moved to amend the Resolution For the Adoption of Fees for Purchase of Gravel and Culverts to state that “Any township requesting more than 200 cubic yards of gravel, per project, or a resident of Bowman County requesting more than 60 cubic yards of gravel, per project, will be required to obtain approval from the county commission, prior to starting the project.” Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

At 11:58 AM Jeffers moved to adjourn the meeting. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

 

Rick Braaten, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

ATTEST: Mindy Schumacher, Bowman County Auditor

 

BOWMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 –  9:00 AM

 

Call to order Chairman Braaten

 

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Father Ben Franchuk

       

Consideration for Approval

 

  1. Agenda
  2. Vouchers
  3. March 5, 2024 Minutes
  4. Minnehaha Bridge Replacement Bid
  5. Application #2024-02 for Abatement or Refund of Taxes

 

Unfinished Business

 

 

New Business

 

 

 

 

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:30 AM    Dean Pearson, Bowman County Emergency Manager

10:00         Hearing for CUP #1189, Trent Scott

10:15         Unorganized Townships Annual Meeting

10:30         Frank Eberle, Bowman County Sheriff

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent

                                                                                                     

                   Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

 

 

Public Notices

The Commission have been invited to attend the following:

 

Vision West ND Consortium, March 21, 2024, 8:30 AM, Bowman Lodge &

Convention Center, Bowman, ND

 

 

Important Meeting Dates

 

Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –April 2, 2024, 9:00 AM

 

Adjourn 

County Commission Meeting

Regular meetings of the Bowman County Commissioners are generally the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the commissioner room located on the lower level of the courthouse.

Rick Braaten

Commissioner
(701) 279-5530
email

 

Rick was first elected as a Bowman County Commissioner in November 2008.  He is a 1975 graduate of Bowman High School and graduated from NDSU in 1979 with a BS degree in Agricultural Economics. Rick is married to Laurie Fish and they four sons. Rick engages in farm and ranch work.

 

Other Offices Held:

  • 1994 – 2002 Board Member Farmers Union Oil of Rhame
  • FSA County Committee
  • County Representative on Economic Development Board
  • County Representative on County Weed Board

Josh Buchmann

Commissioner
(701) 206-0578
email

 

Josh graduated in 1996 from Bowman High School and attended NDSCS, graduating in 1999.  He moved back to Bowman in 2006.  He has two children; his daughter lives in Wahpeton and works for NDSCS and his son attends Bowman High School.

 

Other Offices Held:

  • Bowman County Fair Board
  • Bowman Volunteer Fire Department
  • Bowman Ambulance Service
  • Owner of RMJ Towing
  • Owner of Bowman Laundromat
  • Manager of Northwest Tire since 2011

Jerry Jeffers

Commissioner
(701) 279-5885
email

 

Jerry was elected to the Bowman County Commission in 2016 and is the third generation on the Jeffers farm in southwestern Bowman County; homesteaded in 1909.  Jerry also has operated a cabinet shop in the winter since 1976.  He has three sons and is married to Karen who has two sons and a daughter.  Between them they have 11 grandchildren.

 

Other Offices Held:

  • Current Bowman County Zoning Board Member
  • Past Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation Board Member
  • Former 4-H Leader and 4-H Council President
  • Past Sunny Apartments Board Member
  • Past Bethany Church Council President
  • Past School Board Member

Pine Abrahamson

Commissioner
701-523-3169
email

 

Pine was first elected as a Bowman County Commissioner in 2004. Pine was born and raised in Bowman County. He has been engaged in agriculture his entire life; he is the third generation to be involved on the family farm where he spends many hours working with his youngest daughter her husband. Pine is married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren.

 

Other Offices Held:

  • Bowman/Slope Multi-County Social Service District
  • Bowman County Information Technology Committee
  • Bowman County Extension Advisory Council
  • Past All Seasons Arena Board Member
  • Past Bowman County EDC Board Member

Jerid Janikowski

Commissioner
(701) 440-8445
email

 

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Other Offices Held:

  • Bowman County Zoning Board

Contact

CONTACT

EMAIL: auditor@bowmancountynd.gov

PHONE: (701) 523-3130

Bowman County Auditor
104 1st St NW, Suite 1
Bowman ND 58623

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Thursday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
12:30pm – 4:30pm MT

Friday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
(Closed on Legal Holidays)