OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on February 3, 2026, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski and Nathan Miller.  Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Guest present: Rebecca McClellan. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Abrahamson moved to approve the agenda. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following February 3, 2026, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Miller, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Janikowski moved to approve the January 20, 2026, minutes with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Miller moved to approve the January 2026 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd, met to present the January 2026 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Miller moved to approve the report, Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Abrahamson moved to reappoint Keith Kempenich to the Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone Board. Janikowski seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Abrahamson, yes; Janikowski, yes; Buchmann, yes; Miller, no; Braaten, yes. Motion carried.

Miller moved to approve the January 2026 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

NDSU Extension Agent, Penny Nester, met to give her quarterly update. Elise Anderson, 4-H Program and Administrative has resigned, therefore the position will need to be filled. Miller moved to open the position and advertise to hire a replacement. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Margie Russ, Bowman County Housing Authority, met to discuss the administrative costs for the CDBG Jesco Apartments project. Russ would like to be reimbursed for her administrative costs for the project. Russ will be reimbursed for the associated costs through the Housing Authority reserve funds.

Andy Mrnak, Stacy Miller, Anni Carlson, Bowman County School District, met to request funds to purchase a new minibus for the school district. Purchase price is $106,000. Janikowski moved to approve a loan from BLM funds of $106,000 with full repayment due September 1, 2026. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. States Attorney Andrew Weiss joined the meeting.

Discussion was held on proposed county gaming regulations. States Attorney Weiss will draft into a resolution for review and possible approval.

Bowman County Sheriff, Frank Eberle, presented a bill from NewVision Security Systems for $655.14 for service work done on a panic button. Buchmann moved to approve payment of the invoice. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Miller moved to approve Change Order #1 from Riquelme Construction for an increase of $2,064 due to air handler wiring requiring higher voltage which would require more hours worked than what was included in his bid. Abrahamson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Miller, yes; Abrahamson, no; Buchmann, no; Janikowski, no; Braaten, no. Motion failed.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs, and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Guests present: Brad Mosher, Bo Wilson, Wayne Wilson.  Discussion was held on bids received for the Old Highway 12 Phase 2 Reconstruction Project and on gravel stockpiling on landowner. Miller moved to approve the low bids from Wilson Construction ($955,584.53-Old Hwy Phase 2 Reconstruction Project) and ($45,816.00 – Old Hwy 12 Phase 2 Gravel Stockpiling on Landowner). Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Discussion was held on liquidated damages on the Whiskey Road Project. Janikowski moved to eliminate liquidated damages. Miller seconded the motion. Janikowski rescinded his motion and Miller rescinded his second of the motion. Buchmann moved to approve the 2026 Road and Bridge rates with the suggested changes. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

At 12:22 PM Miller moved to adjourn the meeting, with Janikowski seconding 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, March 17, 2026
9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Pastor Ed Kvaale

Consideration for Approval

1. 1. Agenda
   2. Vouchers
   3. March 3, 2026 Minutes
   4. Core Facility Solutions Project Agreement

Unfinished Business

New Business

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:15 AM    Dean Pearson, Bowman County Emergency Manager    

9:30           Frank Eberle, Bowman County Sheriff

9:45           Pam Hestekin, Bowman County Ambulance District

10:00         Unorganized Township Annual Meeting

10:15         Zoning Ordinance Revision Hearing, City of Rhame Commercial Setbacks

                  CUP Hearing, Allo Towers

Variance Hearing, Allo Towers

CUP Hearing, Fisher Sand & Gravel

Variance Hearing, David Horn

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent

                         Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

Public Notices

Important Meeting Dates

• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –April 7, 2026, 9:00 AM

Adjourn