Commission

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on September 3, 2019, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda.  Buchmann made a motion to approve, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Braaten made a motion to approve the August 20, 2019 minutes, with the correction.  Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Braaten made a motion to approve the August 2019 Month-End Bureau of Land Management- General Aid for Taxing District Reports, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote the, motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle conducted the swearing in ceremony for Ruby, the new Bowman County Canine.  Eberle also introduced the new Bowman County Deputy Sheriff Henry Head. 

Abrahamson made a motion to appoint Keith Kempenich, as a board member to the new human service zone board, as per Senate Bill 2206.   Braaten seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.   

Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs and Gary Brennan and Lucas Doerr, from Brosz met to discuss road projects.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Bowman Township request for one - 60-foot x 18-inch culvert, one - 30-foot x 24-inch culvert and two - 24 inch bands, and one-18-inch band. The township will be responsible for fifty percent of the cost. Buchmann seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.  

            Fred Ford met to discuss the Haley Dam Marina and the open position with the Bowman County Water Resource District. 

            Apex Energy Representative Mark Mauersberger met to discuss the proposed wind ordinance.   Guests present: Bowman County Zoning Board member Jerid Janikowski, Carol and Jim Miller, Keith Kempenich and Chris Fischer.

            With no further business to discuss, Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:27 PM, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. 

                                                                                           Lynn Brackel, Chairman 

                                                                                     Board of Bowman County Commission

ATTEST:  Sandra K. Tivis, Bowman County Auditor

1. Call to order Chairman Brackel

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Consideration for Approval:

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. September 3, 2019 Minutes

4. Unfinished Business

1. Unorganized Township Road Maintenance
2. Fencing Policy

5. New Business

1. ND Department of Transportation Special Road Fund Project Application –

                                         Bowman County Water Resource Board

6. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00AM Public Hearing on Resolution 11 – Wind Energy Ordinance

11:00AM Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs      

                  LUNCH

1:15PM Bowman County Water Resource Board Secretary Beckie Hodell

1:45PM Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs

Unorganized Township Members

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

 Public Notices 

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

October 6-9, 2019   Annual North Dakota Assoc. of Counties Convention –Bismarck

7. Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –October 1, 2019 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.