OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on March 4, 2025, 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. 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.

Guests present: Karson Pederson, Wayne Kromarek, Rob Braaten.

The following March 4, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Buchmann, with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Miller moved to approve the February 18 and February 26, 2025, minutes with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Janikowski moved to approve the February 2025 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd, met to present the February 2025 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Janikowski moved to approve the report, Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Buchmann moved to approve the February 2025 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Janikowski seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved to approve Application for Abatement #2025-01 from Bowman Landing LLC. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Dakota Western Bank representatives Duane Bowman and John Burke, met to provide updates to their services offered. Also present: Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd.

David Horn, Bowman County Maintenance Manager and Andrew Vlasak, and Trane met to discuss the courthouse heating and cooling system.

Apex Clean Energy representatives, Karson Pederson and Nate Wilson met to discuss maintenance and liability responsibilities under the Haul Route Agreement. Discussion was also held on the approach and utility permits. Guests present: Rob Braaten, Kevin Bucholz, Chad Njos, Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss, Bowman County Road Superintendent Shane Biggs, and Bowman County Zoning Director Jodi Freier. Abrahamson suggested to wait until April 15, 2025 to start with any approaches. Janikowski moved to approve the submitted approach permits from Bowman Wind. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Abrahamson moved to approve the utility permits from Bowman Wind. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Janikowski moved to add the Confirmation of Bowman Wind’s Maintenance and Liability Obligations Under the Haul Route Agreement and Applicability of Those Obligations on Any Potential New Owner letter received from Bowman Wind as an appendix to the Bowman County Road Use Agreement. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs met to discuss road projects. The bids from the Old Hwy 12 Reconstruction Project were reviewed. Buchmann moved to accept the low bid from Steve Beylund Construction. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Abrahamson moved to approve the Request for County Materials from Nebo Township for the purchase of 3,600 cy of gravel with the township being responsible for 100% of the cost. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Buchmann moved to approve the Request for Materials from Kevin Symanowski for the purchase of reject sand with Symanowski being responsible for 100% of the cost Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

State’s Attorney Weiss reported that he is still working on the stockpile agreements. They should be done by the next commission meeting.

Buchmann moved to nominate Paul Fischer to the Bowman County Water Board. Janikowski seconded the motion. Miller moved to nominate Rick Seifert to the Bowman County Water Board. Braaten seconded the motion. Roll call votes for Fischer: Abrahamson, yes; Buchmann, yes; Janikowski, yes; Miller, no; Braaten, no. Roll call votes for Seifert: Abrahamson, no; Buchmann, no; Janikowski, no; Miller, yes; Braaten, yes. Paul Fischer will be appointed to the Bowman County Water Board.

Bowman County Courthouse Maintenance Manager, David Horn, met to discuss courthouse snow/ice removal and drainage.

At 12:39 PM Janikowski moved to adjourn the meeting, with Miller 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, April 1, 2025
9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Pastor Ron Wright

Consideration for Approval

1. 1. Agenda
   2. Vouchers
   3. March 18, 2025 Minutes
   4. March 2025 Treasurer’s Report – Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
   5. March 2025 Month-End BLM Report
   6. March 2025 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports
   7. Application for Abatement or Refund of Taxes #2025-02

Unfinished Business

1. 1. Stockpile Agreements, State’s Attorney
   2. FEMA Correspondence, State’s Attorney/Brosz Engineering
   3. Trane Service Agreement

New Business

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:30 AM    Shonda Schwartz, SW Dakota Human Service Zone

10:00         Bowman County Airport Authority Board

10:30         Lyn James, City of Bowman

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent

1:15           Dept Heads

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

Public Notices

Important Meeting Dates

• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –April 15, 2025, 9:00 AM

Adjourn