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 3, 2020, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Josh Buchmann, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Jerry Jeffers. 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.  Abrahamson made motion to approve the agenda, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        The following March 3, 2020 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Buchmann, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Buchmann made a motion to approve the February 18, 2020 minutes, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Bowman County Treasurer Anita McLaughlin met to present the February 2020 Treasurer’s Report Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation report.  Jeffers made a motion to approve, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.   

Bowman County Tax Director Dean Pearson and assistant tax director Jodi Freier met to outline the preliminary 2020 property evaluations.  Abrahamson made a motion to secure the services of Thos. Y.  Pickett & Company, Inc.  to reappraise the Hiland Partners, LP Gas Plant prior to June 2020 due to the plant closure.  The cost of the reappraisal will be paid from BLM funds.  Braaten seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs and Brosz Engineering representative Lucas Doerr met to provide updates. Discussion was held on estimated costs to clean up the Hestekin Pit

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the following, as surplus property and instructed the items to be delivered to Pifer’s Auction for their April 3, 2020 auction: 1-12-foot Rock Windrower and 1- Truax 816 10-foot Grass Drill.  Buchmann seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Braaten made a motion to approve the Brosz Engineering Professional Services agreement, with Jeffers seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried. 

                        Buchmann made a motion to approve the February 2020 Recorder and Sheriff’s Revenue Collection report, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

            City of Bowman Council President Lyn James and council members Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaff and auditor Peggy Allen, Bowman County Economic Development Executive Director Teran Doerr, and board member Mitch Strand, Nicole and Drew Henderson and William Fiegel met to discuss the 2020 Façade Grant Application process and the counties inability to contribute additional funds in 2020.  Braaten provided an update to the North Dakota State Aid Distribution Fund.  As per NDCC 57-39.2-26.1, Bowman County receives a portion of this revenue, based upon the population of Bowman County.  During the 2020 Preliminary Budget process the amount of the county’s estimated annual expenditures paid from the State Revenue Sharing fund exceeded the projected revenue.  Because of the projections the county had to adjust the expenditures.

                        Jeffers made a motion to approve Application No. 2020-04 for Refund of Taxes in the amount of $186.85, as the applicant qualifies for Homestead Credit, 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 Permanent Right-of-Way Fencing policy, with Braaten seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The policy is on file in the Office of the County Auditor.

                        Jeffers made a motion to approve the Civil Asset Forfeiture Fund policy, with Braaten seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.  The policy is on file in the Office of the County Auditor.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Funding Agreement for the Clerk of District Court Services, effective August 1, 2021 through July 2023, with Jeffers seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Abrahamson made a motion to recess the meeting at 3:00 PM and reconvene at 8:00 AM Tuesday March 10, 2020, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.                                            

                                                                                    Lynn Brackel, Chairman                                                                                                                    Board of Bowman County Commissioners

ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis,  Bowman County Auditor

BOWMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SPECIAL MEETING

1. Call to order- Chairman

2. Pledge of Allegiance  

Prayer

3. North Dakota Association of Counties COVID-19 Update Webinar

4. COVID-19 Update – Essential Needs for Bowman County to

Support the Health and Safety of Our Community

IV.       Adjourn

Restrictions for Public Attendance as per

 State of North Dakota Executive Order.

Please call the Bowman County Auditor

701-523-3130

for telephone conference

attendance procedures.

1. Call to order Chairman Brackel

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Consideration for Approval

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. March 3, 2020 Minutes
4. March Treasurer’s Report– Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
5. Court Services Contract – Transfer City of Scranton Municipal Cases

4. Unfinished Business

1. Joint Powers Agreement for Bowman/Talbot Township for Paulson Seed Road Maintenance
2. Resolution for Continuance of Weather Modification Authority

5. New Business

6. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00 AM North Dakotans for Comprehensive Energy Solutions – Tammy Ibach

10:30 AM Technology Training             

                  LUNCH

1:15 PM Public Hearing for Final Revision for the Adoption Zoning Ordinance

Section 6.11 – Wind Energy Facility Ordinance

                    2:00             Bowman County Highway Superintendent S. Biggs

2:30           Bowman County Weed Board

                   3:30          Emergency Management Representatives         

            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 7, 2020 9:00 AM

9.  Adjourn