Commission

                                   OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

             THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

            BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in January 6, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner.  Absent:  Bill Bowman. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

Abrahamson made a motion to reappoint Braaten as the 2015 Bowman County Commission Chair, with Brackel seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.    

Bowman County Clerk of Court/Recorder, Jan Werre, administered the oath of office to Ken Steiner and Lynn Brackel.

Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda.  Dean Pearson, Bowman County Emergency Manager, will be in at 10 AM to discuss the snowstorm exercise that took place in November. Steiner 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 Brackel, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Jan Werre, Bowman County Clerk of Court/Recorder, gave an update on the grant for the courtroom regarding the updating of the heating system.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the minutes from December 16, 2014, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. 

The commissioners reviewed a letter from Daryl Dukart, Chairman of Vision West ND, requesting support for their ND Energy Infrastructure and Impact Grant application.   Brackel made a motion to support Vision West ND’s application. Steiner seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Brackel made a motion to approve the detention service renewal contract from the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Center. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Dean Pearson, Bowman County Emergency Manager and Karla Germann, Bowman/Slope County 9-1-1 Coordinator, Bowman County Assistant Emergency Manager, met with the commissioners to review the snowstorm exercise that their department conducted in November.

Neil Hofland, Bowman County Road Superintendent, Nathan Miller, Bowman County Road Foreman, and Gary Brennan from Brosz Engineering met to provide an update on road projects.  

Steiner made a motion to approve an approach permit from Tracy Schumacher. Brackel seconded the motion and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

            Brackel made a motion to appoint the following, Sherri Teigen, Shawn Brien, Doug Langhoff,  Larry Johnson, Pat Lorge, Bonnie Stinchfield, Frank Eberle, Richard Frederick, Arthur Cox, Charles Headley, Larry Fischer and Jordan Fisher, as 2015 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.  Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was requested with all members voting aye. Motion carried. 

            The county received notification that the state mileage reimbursement rate increased from 56 cents to 57.5 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2015. Currently the county mileage reimbursement rate is 57 cents per mile.    Steiner made a motion to increase the county mileage reimbursement rate to 58 cents per mile. Abrahamson seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was requested with all members voting aye. Motion carried. 

            Discussion was held on county board positions with expiring terms.   Steiner made a motion to reappoint Rod Schaff and Andy Mrnak to the Bowman County Airport Board.  Brackel seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. It was decided to table all other board appointments until the January 20, 2015 meeting.

            The commissioners reviewed the revised Bowman County Policy Manual. Brackel made a motion to approve the revised manual. Steiner seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

            Bowman County State’s Attorney, Stephanie Pretzer, joined the meeting at 2:10 PM. Discussion was held on pending issues which will be followed up on at the next commission meeting.

            With no further business to discuss, Steiner made a motion at 2:44 PM to adjourn the meeting, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.                                    

                                                                                    Rick Braaten (s) Chairman

            Board of County Commissioners

ATTEST:  Mindy Schumacher (s) Bowman County Deputy Auditor

1. Call to order Chairman Braaten

2. Consideration for Approval:

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. January 20, 2015  Minutes
4. Pledge of Assets – Bowman County Treasurer, Christine Septon
5. Renewal of Radar Service Contract

3. Unfinished Business

4. New Business

                   Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00                        Representatives from Pioneer Trails Museum

10:30                        Representative from Heartland Engineering

11:00                        Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland

LUNCH

1:15 PM       Local Participants Involved in Bow County Airport Feasibility Study

    Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

5. Public Notices 

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

VI.    Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – Feb 17,  2015  9:00 AM

         VII.    Adjourn

1. Call to order Chairman Braaten

2. Consideration for Approval:

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. January 6, 2015  Minutes
4. December Treasurer’s Report– Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report

3. Unfinished Business

1. 2015 County Board Appointments   
2. Energy Infrastructure & Impact Office Grant Application

4. New Business

1. Continuation of Trane Service Agreement
2. Community Dev Block Grant (Rehabilitation of Jesco Apts) Semi-Annual Progress Report

                   Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00                        ~Open at Time of Publication ~

11:00                        Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland

LUNCH

  1:15 PM     ~Open at Time of Publication ~   

    Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

5. Public Notices 

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

VI.    Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – Feb 3,  2015  9:00 AM

         VII.    Adjourn

The Bowman County Commissioners meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting at 9:00 AM. Meetings may be rescheduled from time to time if necessary; see the Meeting Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

To be placed on the agenda with the Commissioners, please contact Bowman County Auditor,

Sandi Tivis, at 701-523-3130