Commission

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on July 2, 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.   Gary Symanowski will be meeting at 9:45 am.  Abrahamson made a motion to approve, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

      The Bowman County Planning and Zoning Board recommended final approval of Resolution # 9, adding the Solar Ordinance to the Bowman County Planning and Zoning ordinance.  Jeffers made a motion to approve, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.

            The Bowman County Planning and Zoning Board recommended final approval of Resolution # 10, which previously was listed as Resolution # 8, due to a duplication in the numbering.  The original Resolution #8 was approved in March 2009, as an amendment to the ordinance for livestock feeding operations.  Buchmann made a motion to approve, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. 

      Gary Symanowski and Ken Steiner met to discuss the Gascoyne Lake Park and the current campers that have been present there for a length of time.  Also present for the discussion: Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle, Bowman County Deputy Sheriff Shaine Towe, Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss and Bowman County Water Resource Board member Jim Septon. Concerns of sanitation of the area was expressed with a horse that is being corralled in one of the picnic areas. Buchmann made a motion to transfer the management authority of the Gascoyne Lake Park from Bowman County to the Bowman County Water Resource Board to enact and enforce the rules of the Gascoyne Lake Park, effective immediately.   Braaten seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the June 18, 2019 minutes, with the correction.  Jeffers seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Bowman County Extension Agent, Max Robison, met to provide an update of the office.  Bowman Slope Multi County Human Service Director, Shonda Schwartz, met to provide update of the 2019 financial report and the shortfall that may occur. 

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

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Nebo Township Gravel request for 1,000 cubic yards of gravel from the Braaten or Erickson Pit, with the township responsible for fifty percent of the cost for the Fossum Road, 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 gravel request submitted by Robin Braaten, for 200 cubic yards of gravel needed from the Braaten Pit.  Braaten will be responsible for 100 percent of the cost. Jeffers seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with Abrahamson, Jeffers, Buchmann and Brackel voting aye.  Braaten abstained from voting.  Motion carried.  

Biggs informed the commissioners that dust control has been completed on all roads that were done last year. 

                        Abrahamson made a motion to approve Change order # 1 for the 152^nd Ave SW Road Project, due to muck excavation need by the contractor, Central Specialties, for a net change of $2,301 in the contractor bid price. Buchmann seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. 

                        Buchmann made a motion to approve Change Order #2 for the 152^nd Ave SW Road Project, for geo-synthetic material, underdrain pipe, and aggregate base course to repair subgrade deficiencies, to Central Specialties, for a net change of $215,090 in the contractor bid price. Jeffers seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried.

                        Bowman County Department heads met to present their 2020 proposed budgets.     

            Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss joined the meeting at 2:15 pm.  Discussion was held on the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, clarifying the exempt versus the non-exempt employment status for the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Co-Directors, in reference to the federal compensation rules of overtime.  Weiss will provide a written opinion of his analysis of their current classification status.  

Jeffers made a motion to approve the June 2019 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

                        Bowman Regional Library Board Members, Jean Nudell, Kristi Miller, Benji Schaff, and director, Sarah Snavely met to present the 2020 budget.   

                        With no further business to discuss, Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:17 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. July 2, 2019 Minutes

4. Unfinished Business

1. Unorganized Township Road Maintenance
2. Fencing Policy

5. New Business

6. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9AM  Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss

9:30AM Bowman County Water Resource Board

                 10AM Bowman Development Corp. Executive Director and Board Members   

                 10:30AM Bowman County Veterans Service Officer Keith King

                 11AM Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs     

                  LUNCH

1:15 PM Bowman County Airport Authority Board Members     

                  1:45PM Bowman County Weed Board  

                  2:15PM Bowman County Weather Modification Board Members

                  2:30PM Bowman County Historical Society Board Members

                  3PM Bowman County Fair Association Board Members

                  3:15PM Bowman County Housing Authority Board Members

                  3:30PM Bowman/Slope County 9-1-1 Coordinator Karla Germann

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

7. Public Notices 

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

          July 30, 2019 6:00pm Bowman County EOC – Quarterly 9-1-1 Responder Meeting

8. Important Meeting Dates

5.       Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – August 6, 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.