Commission
Bowman County Commission
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.
County Commission Minutes
February 16, 2021 – 9:00 AM
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on February 16, 2021, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pastor Ed Kvaale shared a prayer.
Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. A Citizen Interest Application for the Zoning Board was received and will need to be reviewed. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the agenda with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following February 16, 2021, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| 33643 | Aramark | $217.98 |
| 33644 | A2Z Printing | $127.22 |
| 33645 | Bowman Auto Parts | $411.14 |
| 33646 | Bronson’s Marketplace | $27.96 |
| 33647 | Capital I Industries | $621.93 |
| 33648 | City of Bowman | $1,826.73 |
| 33649 | Country Media | $704.00 |
| 33650 | Consolidated | $1,114.51 |
| 33651 | Double EE Service | $30.00 |
| 33652 | Eido Connect | $28.00 |
| 33653 | Josh Hetland | $477.89 |
| 33654 | ITD | $553.15 |
| 33655 | John Deere Financial | $1,835.83 |
| 33656 | ND County Recorders Association | $200.00 |
| 33657 | North Dakota State University | $70.00 |
| 33658 | ND Weed Control Association | $275.00 |
| 33659 | Northwest Tire | $1,255.04 |
| 33660 | Propoint Cooperative | $3,140.31 |
| 33661 | Randy’s Welding | $65.74 |
| 33662 | Relx (LexisNexis) | $42.00 |
| 33663 | SBM | $1,021.72 |
| 33664 | Scranton Equity | $57.33 |
| 33665 | SWMCC | $6,001.55 |
| 33666 | Verizon | $609.06 |
| 33667 | West River Vet Clinic | $118.96 |
| 33668 | Wild & Weiss Law Office | $1,250.00 |
Abrahamson made a motion to approve the February 2, 2021 minutes, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Jeffers made a motion to appoint Chris Fischer to replace Mike Sondeland, who has resigned, on the Bowman County Zoning Board, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Apex Clean Energy Representatives, Drew Christensen and Scott Jansen, called in to the meeting to provide an update and answer questions on the Bowman Wind Project. Also present Bowman County Zoning Board Member, Chris Fischer, and Bowman County Co-Zoning Director, Jodi Freier.
Bowman County Courthouse Maintenance Manager, David Horn, Bowman County Sheriff, Frank Eberle, and Bowman County Deputy Sheriff, Colin Dunn, discussed the proposed partition in the sally port. Due to concerns, the partition will not be put in the sally port. Eberle also gave an update on the Sheriff’s Office.
At 12:00 PM, the Commissioners attended the Bowman County Development Corporation Annual Meeting virtually.
Buchmann left the meeting at 12:12 PM.
With no further business to discuss, Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:49 PM, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Lynn Brackel (s) Chairman
Board of Bowman County Commissioners
ATTEST: Mindy Schumacher (s)
Bowman County Auditor
County Commission Agenda
March 2, 2021 – 9:00 AM
Call to order Chairman Brackel
Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Pastor Ray Sherwood
- Consideration for Approval:
- Agenda
- Vouchers
- February 16, 2021 Minutes
- February 2021 Treasurer’s Report
- February 2021 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports
- February 2021 BLM Report
- Application for Local Raffle Permit- ND National Barrel Horse Association
Unfinished Business
New Business
Application for Abatement,2.00 A Residential Tract in Gov’t Lot 5 and SE1/4NW1/4 Sec 6-131-101
Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance
10:00 AM Bowman County Tax Director Dean Pearson, Assistant Tax Director, Jodi Freier
10:30 Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs
LUNCH
1:15 PM City of Scranton Auditor, Kari Ruggles
2:00 David Anderson, Denbury
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
- Public Notices
The County Commission has been invited to attend the following events and/or meetings:
- Important Meeting Dates
- Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – March 16, 2021, 9 AM
Adjourn
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
Lynn Brackel
Commissioner
(701) 523-3749
email
Lynn was elected to the County Commission in 2008. He graduated from Dickinson State University in 1966 with a music degree and taught band and chorus for 12 years. Lynn still enjoys music and has directed the Church Choir for 30 years, Bowman County Community Band for 20 years, and Saxy Brass for 20 years. Lynn owned a plumbing business and served the Southwest North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota areas for over 30 years. He has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Other Offices Held:
- Bowman County Zoning Board
- Southwest Multi-County Correction Center Board of Directors
- Yesterday’s Farmers Treasurer
- Dakota Territory Collectors Car Club
- Bowman Lutheran Worship 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)