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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EMAIL: auditor@bowmancountynd.gov
PHONE: (701) 523-3130
Bowman County Auditor
104 1st St NW, Suite 1
Bowman ND 58623
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