OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on November 12, 2024, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski, and Jerry Jeffers. 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. Jeffers seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following November 12, 2024 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Janikowski  seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Janikowski moved to approve the October 15, 2024, minutes with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved to approve the October 2024 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd, met to present the October 2024 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Abrahamson moved to approve the report, Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Buchmann moved to approve the October 2024 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

BC Emergency Manager, Dean Pearson met to discuss the Bowman County Emergency Plan that he is in the process of reviewing. Pearson gave an update on the new tower behind the courthouse. Pearson informed the board of the LEPC meeting that will be held on November 18, 2024 at 6 PM in the EOC. Discussion was held on the current burn ban that is in effect. It will remain in effect.

Brooklyn Englehart, BCDC, met to inform the board that the sewer line in their building needs repairs. They are requesting $20,000 from the county to assist with the repairs. Janikowski moved to approve $20,000 from State Aid for the project. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Shannon Ellig, Roosevelt Custer Regional Council gave an update on the bid for administrative services from South Central for the Jesco Apartments CDBG. The only bid that was received was from South Central. Janikowski moved to proceed with South Central for administrative services for the project. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Abrahamson moved to approve the 2025 Commission meeting schedule as follows: January 7 and January 21, February 4 and February 18, March 4 and March 18, April 1 and April 15, May 6 and May 20, June 3 and June 17, July 1 and July 15, August 5 and August 19, September 2 and September 16, October 7 and October 21, November 4 and November 18 and December 2 and December 16. Janikowski seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

City of Bowman representatives, Lyn James, Todd Hofland, Peggy Allen, met to discuss 11^th Ave NW and 6^th Street NW. The city will do snow removal and mowing on 111^th Ave NW, and the county will do snow removal and mowing on 6^th St NW. Maintenance on both will be split between both parties. State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss will work on drafting an agreement.

APEX Clean Energy representatives, Lukas Geissbuehler, Nate Wilson,  met to inquire on an update on Y2 Consultants review and the AECP. Commission had no updates as Zoning Board meets on November 14, 2024  to discuss. Guests present: Rob Braaten, Laurie Braaten, Doug McGee, Chad Njos, Shane Biggs, Billy Doerr.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Jesse Smith, Border States Paving met to discuss the haul road agreement. They are asking for a release of the haul road agreement as the road has been restored and the project is complete. Buchmann moved to approve the release, Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes, except Jankowski who abstained from voting. Buchmann moved to approve Change Order #2 from Young Gun Construction for a decrease of $4,763.44 for the Minnehaha Structure Replace Project and the Application for Payment #1 from Young Gun Construction for the Minnehaha Structure Replacement Project for $810,214.91.  Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes, except Abrahamson who abstained from voting. Motion carried.

Abrahamson moved to approve 2024 Longevity Pay as presented. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

At 12:37 PM Jeffers 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, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 –  9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer –Father Greg Hilzendeger

Consideration for Approval

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. November 19, 2024 Minutes
4. Divide Hill Project Bid

Unfinished Business

1. 1. Bowman Wind (Apex Clean Energy) Boring and Approach Permits
   2. Burn Ban

New Business

1. 1. Courthouse Holiday Hours

1. Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:30 AM    BC Tax Director, Zoning Director, Jodi Freier

10:00         Tax Foreclosure Sale

10:30         BC Sheriff, Frank Eberle

11:00         BC Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs

                   Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

Public Notices

Important Meeting Dates

• State of Region 8, November 20, 2024, 9:30 AM, Rough Riders Hotel, Medora, ND
• NDACo/NDCCA County Tour, November 21, 2024, 7:45 AM, Bowman County Courthouse
• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –December 3, 2024, 9:00 AM

Adjourn