Commission

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF          

  THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

     BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on December 18, 2018, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

             Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda.  Braaten will provide an update on Bowman Economic Development Corporation and the weed board.  Jeffers will provide an update to the county agent interview process and Brackel will provide an update to the women’s prison.  Braaten made a motion to approve the agenda, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the December 4, 2018 minutes, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Treasurer Anita McLaughlin met to present the November Treasurer’s Report Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation report.  Jeffers made a motion to approve the report, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Braaten made a motion to transfer the license held by Richard D. Nelsen Beer/Wine and Liquor License to Ashley Nelsen.  Abrahamson seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.  Jeffers made a motion to approve the 2019 Beer/Wine and Liquor License to Ashley Nelsen, dba Twin Buttes Liquor, with Buchmann seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Braaten made a motion to approve the 2019 Beer/Wine and Liquor Licenses, for the following:  Bowman County Fair Association and the Sweetwater Golf Course, and the Beer/Wine License for Tabitha Cummins dba Haley Dam Marina. Abrahamson seconded the motion.   A roll call vote was requested with all members voting aye. Motion carried. 

Denbury Resources representatives, David Anderson Right-Of-Way Manager and Walt Anderson, Assistant Right Of-Way Manager, met to provide an update to the proposed Denbury Green Pipeline-Montana, LLC, Carbon Dioxide Transmission Pipeline to be located in Slope and Bowman Counties.  

Darin Langerud and Mark Schneider, representatives from the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board, presented the 2018 final report for the 2018 North Dakota Cloud Modification project.  Dean Pearson, District I Advisory Committee member was also present.  The 2018 report is on file in the office of the county auditor. 

Shane Biggs and Gary Brennan met to discuss road projects.  Biggs presented the invoice received for the installation of the culvert on 90^th Street (Unorganized Township- Hart) shared with Amor Township.  Braaten made a motion to approve each entity paying one-half of the cost, equating to $1,301.  Abrahamson seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried. 

                        Abrahamson made a motion to accept the 2019 Federal Aid Allotment, as presented by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Jeffers made a motion to approve the 2019 county rates, as presented, with Buchmann seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried

Abramson made a motion to appoint the following to the Bowman County Airport Authority Board: 5-year term - Rodney Schaaf, 3-year term - Eugene Miller, 2-year term – David Helland.  Jeffers seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with Abrahamson and Jeffers voting aye.  Braaten, Buchmann and Brackel voting nay.  Motion failed.

Buchmann made a motion to appoint the following to the Bowman County Airport Authority Board: 5-year term - Rodney Schaaf, 3-year term – David Helland, 2-year term – Judson Seaman.  Braaten seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with Buchmann, Braaten, Abrahamson and Brackel voting aye.  Jeffers voting nay.  Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to reappoint Teran Doerr to a 5-year term to the Bowman County Housing Authority Board, with Jeffers seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Braaten made a motion to appoint Rick Seifert to a 3-year term to the Bowman County Water Resource Board, with Buchmann seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to appoint Tom Lambourn to a 4-year term to the Bowman County Weed Board, with Jeffers seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Buchmann made a motion to appoint Jerid Janikowski and Rodney Schaaf to a 4-year term to the Bowman County Zoning Board, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Braaten made a motion to appoint the following, Jasmine Teigen, Rory Teigen, Sherri Teigen, Doug Langhoff, Beth Langhoff, Larry Johnson, Bonnie Stinchfield, Dick Frederick, Arthur Cox, Angela Eberle, Randy Gaebe and Jodi Freier, as 2019 Deputy Sheriffs for Bowman County, only when asked by the Bowman County Commissioners, Bowman County State’s Attorney or the Bowman County Sheriff, to act as a Deputy Sheriff for special assignments or have been asked to help in an emergency situation, if any law enforcement officers seek assistance. This authorization will allow these individuals to be covered by Worker’s Compensation and will also allow them to drive the vehicles owned by Bowman County.  Buchmann seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Jeffers made a motion to reappoint Wanda Miller to a 3-year term to the Bowman/Slope Multi-County Social Service Board, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

 Buchmann made a motion to reappoint Michael Sondeland, Wes Miller, Tom Fish and Ernest Schober for 3-year terms to the Bowman County Soil Committee, with Braaten seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the following individuals to the Bowman County Emergency Operations Center:  Primary Volunteer Personnel -  Bruce Halleen, Dick Frederick, and Brian Moench.  Secondary Volunteer Personnel – Sue Brinkmeyer and David Horn.  Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Karla Germann met to discuss the need to secure additional hours from Consolidated Communications Corporation for network service support. Consolidated will submit a contract for approval at the next meeting. 

                        Abrahamson made a motion to table the execution of the 2019 Job Development Contract and request Bowman County State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss, to review the contract.  Braaten seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

  Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Township LoadPass Agreements for Goldfield, Bowman, Talbot and Grand River Townships, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.      

Brackel provided an update to the women’s prison. Jeffers provided an update of the interview committee for hiring a new county agent.   Braaten outlined the future expansion plans for the Bowman Economic Development office.

Abrahamson made a motion for Bowman County Auditor, Sandra Tivis, to process and pay all year-end invoices, and present on January 2, 2019 for commission review, with Braaten seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.  

                        With no further business to discuss, Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting 4:45 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:  Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor

1. Call to order Chairman Brackel

2. Appointment of 2019 Commission Chair

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Consideration for Approval:

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. December 18, 2018 Minutes
4. State Mileage Reimbursement Rate
5. Consolidated Network Support Service Contract
6. Mutual Aid Agreements

5. Unfinished Business

1.  2019 Job Development Contract

6. New Business

1. City of Bowman – Safe Sidewalk Project

7. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00 AMDiscussion on Bowman County Airport Authority Board Appointment  

1. ~Open~
2. Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs

                  LUNCH

1:15 PM Bowman Economic Development Executive Director, Teran Doerr  

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

8. Public Notices 

The County Commission has been invited to attend the following events and/or meetings:  

• Quarterly 9-1-1 Responder Meeting – January 28, 2019 -7:30 pm

Bowman Ambulance Garage

9. Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – January 15, 2019 9:00 AM

10.  Adjourn

REGULAR COMMISSION BOARD MEETINGS:

The Bowman County Board of Commissioners generally holds its regular monthly meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 9:00 AM.  Meetings may be rescheduled from time to time if necessary; see the Meeting Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

The public is welcome at every meeting.  Appointments are not required but members of the public wishing to address the board are encouraged to contact the County Auditor at (701) 523-3130 for further information.