Commission

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF          

  THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

     BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on September 4, 2018, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Jerry Jeffers, and Ken Steiner.  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. Jeffers made a motion to approve the agenda, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Refund of Taxes for property located in Lot 6, Block 85, Sedevies’ 2^nd Addition, City of Bowman, as the landowner qualified on 2017 for Homestead Credit, with Braaten seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.  Steiner made a motion to approve the Refund of Taxes for property located in Lot 7, Block 88, Stinchfield-Stuber Addition, City of Bowman, as the landowner qualified on 2017 for Homestead Credit, with Jeffers seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. 

                         Abrahamson made a motion to approve the August 21, 2018 minutes, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Gary Brennan, of Brosz Engineering met to provide an update on road projects.  Steiner made a motion to approve the request from Melvin Miller Construction to purchase gravel from the Robertson Pit, approximately 602 cubic yards of gravel, with Jeffers seconding the motion.  Melvin Miller Construction will be responsible to pay 100 % of the cost. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the request from Wilson Construction to purchase gravel from the Hestekin Pit, approximately 500 cubic yards of gravel, with Steiner seconding the motion.  Wayne Wilson Construction will be responsible to pay 100 % of the cost. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Margie Russ and Connie Krinke met to outline the costs involved with the Roosevelt Custer Regional Council Community Block Grant award for the Jesco Apartments.     

Bowman County Economic Development Director, Teran Doerr, met to share upcoming promotional advertising for our community and provided the agenda for the Fusion Conference. Braaten made a motion to approve a sponsorship fee of $500 and to pay for ten registration fees for county staff members to attend the conference.  Abrahamson seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.   

Braaten made a motion to approve accepting the offer from David Horn for $500 for the 2011 Ford Expedition.  Bowman Sales and Service stated that the vehicle has extensive engine problems.  Jeffers seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried. 

With no other business to discuss, Steiner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:53 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. Consideration for Approval

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. September 4, 2018 Minutes
4. August Treasurer’s Report– Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
5. 2006 Ford Expedition – Surplus Property
6. Southwest Multi-County Correctional Center 2018 Loss to Date
7. 2019-2013 County Federal Aid Program

4. Unfinished Business

1.  Demolition of Olsen Property

5. New Business

6. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00 AM ~Open at Time of Publication~

10:30         ~Open at Time of Publication~

11:00         Bowman County Highway Superintendent S. Biggs

                              LUNCH

1:15 PM    Southwest Healthcare Services Executive Director, J. Weisner

2:00           Bowman County Township Reps-Western ND Energy Load Pass Permit System

             Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

7. Public Notices 

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

          Sept 28, 2018 – Bowman Public Library – Retirement Party for Colleen Stebbins

                                     2:00 to 4:30 pm

                                                Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –October 2, 2018 9:00 AM

8. 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.