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 17, 2019, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Jerry Jeffers.  Josh Buchmann was absent. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

             Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda.  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.

                        Braaten made a motion for Bowman County Auditor Sandra Tivis to process and pay all year-end invoices, and present on the January 16, 2020 commission meeting for review, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Brackel provided an outline of the Southwest Multi-County Correction Center 2019 Year–to-date budget.

                        Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle and Chief Deputy Jason Bullis met to provide updates of their department.   

                        Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss joined the meeting at 10:30 am.  Discussion

            was held on providing funds for Façade grant applications and the draft of the Bowman County Economic Development Corporation annual contract outlining the provisions of job development in the county.  

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Slope County for the road work on 170^th Ave SW and 172^nd Ave SW.  Braaten seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Jeffers made a motion to approve the 2020 Bowman County Economic Development Corporation contract, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs and Gary Brennan met to discuss road projects.

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the invoice submitted by Northwest Tire for $9,732.42 for the purchase of Bridgestone tires, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the 2020 Road and Bridge rates, with Jeffers seconding the motion and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Jeffers made a motion to remove the current load limits, with Braaten seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.   

                        Braaten made a motion to approve the invoice for $14,857.75 payable to the Thom Trust, for the borrow pit and disturbed acres necessary for the Griffin Road project.   Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Braaten made a motion to approve the Façade Grant application for $10,000 to Bowman Sales and Service, with Jeffers seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.     

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Application for Refund of Taxes for $224.99, as the property was damaged by fire.  The property is located on Lot 12, Block 15, Original Townsite, City of Bowman.  Braaten seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.    

                        Braaten made a motion to approve the Application for Refund of Taxes for $304.98 for the 2018 Tax Year, as the property qualifies for Disabled Veterans credit.  The property is located on Lot 2, Block 14, Original Townsite, City of Bowman.  Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.    

                        Jeffers made a motion to approve the Application for Refund of Taxes for $316.85 for the 2019 Tax Year, as the property qualifies for Disabled Veterans credit.  The property is located on Lot 2, Block 14, Original Townsite, City of Bowman.  Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.    

                        Braaten made a motion to approve the December 3, 2019 minutes with the corrections, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Braaten made a motion to approve the 2020 Beer/Wine and Liquor Licenses, for the following:  Bowman County Fair Association, Sweetwater Golf Course, and Twin Buttes Liquor.  Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.    

  Bowman County Weed Board Members Jeff Oakland and Tom Lambourn met to discuss the weed control officer position, which has been vacant since the resignation of Randy Gaebe.  Tom Lambourn resigned from the board and recommended that the county commissioners appoint Randy Gaebe to complete his term. Braaten made a motion to accept the resignation of Tom Lambourn, effective immediately, and appoint Randy Gaebe to fill the remaining term held by Lambourn. Jeffers seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Jeffers made a motion to reappoint Jeff Oakland to another two-year term on the Bowman County Weed Board, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Jeffers made a motion to reappoint Tim Layden and Grant Paulson to the Bowman County Soils Committee for three-year terms. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the following as volunteers to the Bowman County Emergency Operations Center: Bruce Halleen, Brian Moench and Sue Brinkmeyer, with Braaten seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to reappoint Jack Stebbins and Margie Russ and appoint Kate Foust to the Bowman County Housing Authority Board.   Stebbins will fill a four-year term, Russ will fill a two-year term and Foust will fill a one-year term.  Jeffers seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

NDSU Agricultural Extension Agent Max Robison met to provide updates to his department.  

A telephone conference call was held with Denbury Resources representative James Dawson.  Discussion was held on Utility Permit # 1043, which was approved August 6, 2019.  Braaten made a motion to approve the change order submitted, which will alter the boring of the road, by installing pipe with a different wall thickness.  Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.   

Braaten made a motion to accept the Consolidated Proposal No. 1 for $52,700, from the Building Fund, for the purchase and installation of a new telephone system, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.  Proposal No. 2, which outlines additional options requested by staff members, will be reviewed with staff members at a later date.  

Jeffers made a motion to approve the following precinct locations for the 2020 Primary and General Elections; Bowman City Hall, Four Seasons Pavilion, American Legion Building, located in the City of Rhame, and the Scranton Community Center.  Abrahamson seconded 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 4:47 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. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Elect 2020 Commission Chair/Vice-Chairman

4. Consideration for Approval:

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. December 17, 2019 Minutes
4. December Treasurer’s Report– Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
5. 2020 Sheriff Special Deputies

5. Unfinished Business

6. New Business

1.  2020 Year End Financial Reports 

7. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00 AM Bowman County IT Coordinator Karla Germann

                  10:30AM Open at Time of Publication~

                11:00AM Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs

                   Bowman County Treasurer Anita McLaughlin

               11:30AM Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs

                  Gary Brennan – Brosz Engineering

                  LUNCH

1:15 PM  ~Open at Time of Publication~

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

8. Public Notices 

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

9. Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – February 14, 2020 9:00 AM

10.  Adjourn

Regular meetings of the Bowman County Commissioners begin at 9:00 a.m. in the commissioner room located on the lower level of the courthouse.