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.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on July 2, 2024, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski, and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pastor Ed Kvaale shared a prayer.
Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Janikowski moved to approve the agenda. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following July 2, 2024 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Jeffers seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
| June Payroll | $225,295.84 | |
| 38553 | First International Bank and Trust | $1,551.26 |
| 38554 | MCI | $73.95 |
| 38555 | MidCo | $108.82 |
| 38556 | Advanced Business Methods | $468.66 |
| 38557 | Alacia Coates | $453.26 |
| 38558 | Andrew Weiss | $105.00 |
| 38559 | Bowman Co. Development Corp | $250.00 |
| 38560 | Bowman Sales & Service | $80.11 |
| 38561 | Bronson’s Marketplace | $23.64 |
| 38562 | Brosz Engineering | $12,900.00 |
| 38563 | Budd Falen Law Office | $2,985.35 |
| 38564 | City of Bowman | $286.40 |
| 38565 | Creative Planning | $177.10 |
| 38566 | Dakota CMC | $200.00 |
| 38567 | Dakota Dust-Tex | $194.85 |
| 38568 | Dakota Western Ins | $7,743.00 |
| 38569 | Dean Pearson | $105.00 |
| 38570 | Dorene Lorge | $20.10 |
| 38571 | Eido Connect | $128.00 |
| 38572 | Electronic Communications | $28.00 |
| 38573 | Flower Nook | $22.00 |
| 38574 | Peters Trucking | $1,654.03 |
| 38575 | Jodi Freier | $105.00 |
| 38576 | Josh Hetland | $105.00 |
| 38577 | Karla Germann | $105.00 |
| 38578 | Melissa Soreide | $105.00 |
| 38579 | Midwest Motor Express | $232.64 |
| 38580 | Mindy Schumacher | $105.00 |
| 38581 | Montana Dakota Utilities | $2,667.79 |
| 38582 | Montana Fluid Solutions | $119,627.50 |
| 38583 | NDAAO | $225.00 |
| 38584 | Newby’s Ace Hardware | 860.94 |
| 38585 | ND State Treasurer | $182.92 |
| 38586 | NW Tire | $1,324.27 |
| 38587 | Paulson GEL | $6,946.50 |
| 38588 | Penny Nester | $105.00 |
| 38589 | Ports-to-Plains Alliance | $1,000.00 |
| 38590 | Quadient Leasing | $1,079.88 |
| 38591 | State Tax Commissioner | $396.14 |
| 38592 | Swanston Equipment | $50.88 |
| 38593 | The Badlands Patriot | $790.70 |
| 38594 | Tom Nordberg | $139.99 |
| 38595 | Total Safety | $1,072.00 |
| 38596 | Warne Chemical | $325.40 |
Buchmann moved to approve the June 18, 2024, minutes with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Jeffers moved to approve the June 2024 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd, met to present the June 2024 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Abrahamson moved to approve the report, Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Kidd also presented her 2025 Budget Requests.
Buchmann moved to approve the June 2024 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Janikowski seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Penny Nester, NDSU Extension Agent, met to give a quarterly update and present her 2025 Budget Request.
Brooklyn Engelhart, BCDC, gave an update on the Wayfinding Signage Project.
Sherry Adams, SWDHU, presented SWDHU 2025 proposed budget. The Joint Commission/Board of Health meeting will be August 13, 2024 at SWDHU in Dickinson at 6 PM. Also present, Pat Kelly.
Bowman County Emergency Manager, Dean Pearson, presented 2025 Budget Requests.
Josh Hetland, Bowman County Weed Control Officer, presented his 2025 Budget Request.
Mindy Schumacher, Bowman County Auditor presented her 2025 Budget Requests.
Bowman County Tax Director/Zoning Director, Jodi Freier, presented her 2025 Budget Requests.
Andrew Weiss, Bowman County State’s Attorney, joined the meeting via phone to go over his 2025 Budget Request.
Sean Stocker, Annette Wynkoop, Nate Wilson, APEX met to give an update. Guest present, Rob Braaten.
Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs, and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering met to discuss road projects Abrahamson moved to approve the Request for Materials from Tyson Symanowski for the purchase of 280 cy of reject sand with Symanowski being responsible for 100% of the cost. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Janikowski moved to approve Change Order #1 from Jensen Rock and Sand for an increase of $10,771.93. This change order is to add chip sealing North Avenue to the 2024 County Wide Chip Seal project. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Rick Seifert and Chanell Walby, Bowman County Water Resource Board, met to request funds to purchase a mower. Guest present, Wayne Kromarek. They will explore more options on the mower and report back when they present their 2025 budget.
Suttyn Dodge, Mika Stuber, Cutter Ouradnik, and Layton Mrnak, 4-H Dairy Judging Team members and their coach, Trevor Steeke, informed the board that their team won at the State Dairy Judging contest. They will compete at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin on September 29, 2024. They inquired if the county would be willing to donate funds for their travel expenses. After discussion, it was decided that the group would try to do some fundraising on their own.
Frank Eberle, Collin Dunn, and Danyel Titus, Bowman County Sheriff’s Office, met to present their 2025 Budget Request.
Karen Budd-Falen joined the meeting via phone to discuss questions the commissioners had regarding an AECP.
At 3:50 PM Janikowski moved to adjourn the meeting. Jeffers 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, JULY 16, 2024 – 8:00 AM
Call to order Chairman Braaten
Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer Pastor Terry Bagley
Consideration for Approval
- Agenda
- Vouchers
- July 2, 2024 Minutes
Unfinished Business
New Business
Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance
8:30 AM BC Maintenance Manager, David Horn
9:00 BC Weather Modification Board, 2025 Budget
9:15 Edna Paulson, Giving Tree Update
9:30 BCDC, 2025 Budget
9:45 Housing Authority/Fair Board, 2025 Budget
10:00 Lighten Your Load Medical Fund
10:15 Bowman County Airport Authority, 2025 Budget
11:00 APEX Representatives
11:10 Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs
~Break For Lunch
1:15 PM Pioneer Trails Regional Museum, 2025 Budget
1:30 BC Library Board, 2025 Budget
1:45 BC Water Board, 2025 Budget
2:00 Dept. Heads-2025 Budgets
2:15 BCVSO, Laci Coates
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
Public Notices
The Commission have been invited to attend the following:
Important Meeting Dates
Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –August 6, 2024, 9:00 AM
Adjourn
Rick Braaten
Commissioner
(701) 279-5530
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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.
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
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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.
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)