Commission

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF          

  THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

     BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on March 5, 2019, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

             Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda.    Abrahamson will provide an update on his recent discussion with an Adams County Commissioner in reference to the proposed social service zones.  Brackel will discuss Senate Bill 2020, which is a bill to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the state water commission, which assists with the funding the North Dakota Atmospheric Resources.  Braaten 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 Jeffers, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the February 15, 2019 minutes, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Bowman Slope County Soil Conservation District representatives, Cami Janikowski and Cassidy Fairbanks, met to present the Natural Resource Policy plan for commission approval. The commissioners will review and discuss approval at the March 19, 2019 meeting.  Once approved, the commissioners must review on an annual basis.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs, Gary Brennan and Lucas Doerr, from Brosz Engineering met to discuss road projects. The following guests were also present: Bowman Township Supervisor Randy Gaebe, Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss, North Dakota Department of Transportation representatives, Craig Faul and Dennis Oyugi, for discussion on the State of North Dakota limits of 129,000-pound large truck network of roadways and the permit process to add segments to their system. Gaebe will bring this information forth to the Bowman Township supervisors for their consideration.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Cerberus estimate for additional security installations at a cost of $7,112.55 from BLM funds.  Braaten seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Jeffers made a motion to approve the Veteran Service Credit for a veteran property owner’s residence located on Lot 9, Block 46, Milwaukee 2^nd Addition, City of Bowman, with Buchmann seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Veteran Service Credit for a veteran property owner’s residence located on a 3.28-acre tract N1/2N1/2NW1/4 Section 2 Township 131 Range 103, 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 Radar Service Contract, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Tax Director, Dean Pearson and assistant, Jodi Freier, met to discuss 2019 Assessment Reports.  They are not recommending increases in Agricultural or Commercial values. They are recommending a 3% increase in residential values to meet the state requirement.  The 2019 Equalization meetings have been scheduled for the townships in the month of April, and the Unorganized Townships and Bowman County on June 4, 2019.

Bowman County Emergency Manager Dean Pearson, Bowman County Assistant Emergency Manager, Bowman Slope 911 Coordinator Karla Germann and Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle met to review the proposed courthouse security policy.  Braaten made a motion to approve as presented, with Buchmann seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion Carried.

Bowman County Emergency Manager Dean Pearson and Bowman County Assistant Emergency Manager, Bowman Slope 911 Coordinator Karla Germann, Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle and Bowman County Deputy Sheriff’s Jason Bullis, Doug Langhoff, Bowman County Emergency Operations Center Volunteers Sue Brinkmeyer, Bruce Halleen, and Brian Moench, Bowman County Maintenance Director David Horn and North Dakota Disaster Emergency Service Southwest Regional Emergency Response Coordinator Neil Johnson were present for a Civil Unrest training exercise.

                        With no further business to discuss, Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:50 PM, with Buchmann 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. March 5, 2019 Minutes
4. Natural Resource Policy Plan – Bowman Slope Soil Conservation District
5. Application for Local Permit – Lions Club
6. Load Restrictions on Bowman County Roads

4. Unfinished Business

1.  Verizon Request to Lease Tower

5. New Business

A.

6. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00 AMDakota Western Bank Representatives

                  LUNCH

1:15 PM Dickinson Chamber Executive Director, Sarah Trustem  

1.            Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs

Chad Njos

3:00 Bowman County Co-Zoning Directors, Pearson and Freier

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

7. Public Notices 

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

8. Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – April 2, 2019 9:00 AM

9. 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.