Commission
Bowman County Commission
Bowman County Commissioners are elected at large on a non-partisan basis for staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is the governing body of the County responsible for overseeing County activities and working to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and County operations run smoothly.
The State constitution gives the Board of County Commissioners the power to adopt zoning ordinances (local laws), levy taxes, appropriations, authorize bonds, set salaries, approve bills, accept bids, approve the County budget and establish the requirements/policies for the Departments under its control.
The Board governs all unorganized townships of the County directly.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on April 15, 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. Pastor Terry Bagley shared a prayer.
Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Frank Eberle will not be able to make his scheduled appointment at 10 AM. Janikowski moved to approve the agenda. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following April 15, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| 39654 | APCO International | $3,420.00 |
| 39691 | RDO Equipment | $298,839.52 |
| 39695 | A2Z Printing | $208.50 |
| 39696 | Amor Township | $6.00 |
| 39697 | Boss Office Products | $114.97 |
| 39698 | Bowman Auto Parts | $209.39 |
| 39699 | Bowman Sales and Service | $233.69 |
| 39700 | Cerberus | $2,010.00 |
| 39701 | City of Bowman | $1,882.43 |
| 39702 | Consolidated | $1,868.10 |
| 39703 | Creative Planning | $167.21 |
| 39704 | Dakota Western Insurance | $303.00 |
| 39705 | EIDO Connect | $288.00 |
| 39706 | Hlebechuk Construction | $50.00 |
| 39707 | ITD | $1,017.90 |
| 39708 | KPOK | $50.00 |
| 39709 | Little Missouri Ranch Supply | $2,500.00 |
| 39710 | ND State Radio | $16,446.77 |
| 39711 | ND Weed Control Association | $285.00 |
| 39712 | ProPoint | $4,108.81 |
| 39713 | Randy’s Welding | $3,929.37 |
| 39714 | RDO Equipment | $4,000.00 |
| 39715 | RELX, Inc | $180.00 |
| 39716 | Scale Dynasty | $2,415.00 |
| 39717 | Scranton Equity | $43.12 |
| 39718 | State Tax Commissioner | $129.28 |
| 39719 | Sunny Slope Township | $36.44 |
| 39720 | SWMCCC | $6,650.00 |
| 39721 | The Badlands Patriot | $971.88 |
| 39722 | Total Safety | $60.86 |
| 39723 | Woodley’s Construction | $99.99 |
Janikowski moved to approve the April 1, 2025, minutes with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Buchmann moved to approve Application for Abatement #2025-03 and #2025-04. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Bob Thielen met via phone to discuss cloud seeding. Guest present: Wayne Mrnak.
NDSU Extension Agent, Penny Nester, met to give her quarterly update.
David Horn, BC Courthouse Maintenance Manager, met to discuss the Jesco Apartments Parking Lot project.
Jodi Freier, BC Tax Equalization and Zoning Director, met to discuss the correspondence from FEMA regarding floodplain administrators. Freier has been in contact with the North Dakota Association of Counties for guidance.
Brett Hendrickson, Adelaide Township, met to discuss a road in their township that is shared with Unorganized Hart Township. Guests present: Brad Mosher, Chris Fischer, Shane Biggs. Hendrickson would like to improve the condition of the road and would like the County to assist with the project since it is shared. Janikowski moved to approve the Request for Materials from Adelaide Township for four hundred yards of scoria with the County being responsible for 100% of the cost. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
The scoria will be used to fill holes in the road. Upon completion, a minimum maintenance sign will be put on the road.
BC Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Discussion was held on the bids received for the 2025 County Wide Chip Seal Project. Miller moved to approve the low bid from Asphalt Preservation Company Inc., for $660,172.80. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the Marmarth Shop Project. Abrahamson moved to approve the estimate from Young Guns Construction for $28,500 to epoxy and apply topcoat in the Marmarth Shop. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
At 11:53 AM Miller 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, May 6, 2025
9:00 AM
AGENDA
Call to order Chairman Braaten
Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Pastor Corey Jenkins
Consideration for Approval
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- Agenda
- Vouchers
- April 15, 2025 Minutes
- April 2025 Treasurer’s Report – Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
- April 2025 Month-End BLM Report
- April 2025 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports
- Application for Abatement or Refund of Taxes #2025-05
- Resolution, Battery Storage Systems
- Local Permit, Bowman County Fair Association
Unfinished Business
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- Stockpile Agreements, State’s Attorney
- FEMA Correspondence, State’s Attorney/Brosz Engineering
New Business
Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance
9:30 AM Josh Hetland, Bowman County Weed Control Officer
10:00 Bowman County Rural Ambulance Board Annual Meeting
10:30 Nate Wilson, Apex Clean Energy
10:45 Bryan Krinke
11:00 Monte Freitag, Buena Vista Township
11:15 Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent – Road Projects/Issues
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
Public Notices
Commission members have been invited to attend the following:
State of Region 8, May 20, 2025, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM,
Rough Riders Hotel, Medora, ND
Important Meeting Dates
- Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –May 20, 2025, 9:00 AM
Adjourn
Rick Braaten
Commissioner
(701) 279-5530
email
Rick was first elected as a Bowman County Commissioner in November 2008. He is a 1975 graduate of Bowman High School and graduated from NDSU in 1979 with a BS degree in Agricultural Economics. Rick is married to Laurie Fish and they four sons. Rick engages in farm and ranch work.
Other Offices Held:
- 1994 – 2002 Board Member Farmers Union Oil of Rhame
- FSA County Committee
- County Representative on Economic Development Board
- County Representative on County Weed Board
Josh Buchmann
Commissioner
(701) 206-0578
email
Josh graduated in 1996 from Bowman High School and attended NDSCS, graduating in 1999. He moved back to Bowman in 2006. He has two children; his daughter lives in Wahpeton and works for NDSCS and his son attends Bowman High School.
Other Offices Held:
- Bowman County Fair Board
- Bowman Volunteer Fire Department
- Bowman Ambulance Service
- Owner of RMJ Towing
- Owner of Bowman Laundromat
- Manager of Northwest Tire since 2011
Nathan Miller
Commissioner
(701) 206-0710
email
Nathan was elected to the Bowman County Commission in 2024.
Other Offices Held:
- County Representative on County Weed Board
Pine Abrahamson
Commissioner
701-523-3169
email
Pine was first elected as a Bowman County Commissioner in 2004. Pine was born and raised in Bowman County. He has been engaged in agriculture his entire life; he is the third generation to be involved on the family farm where he spends many hours working with his youngest daughter her husband. Pine is married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren.
Other Offices Held:
- Bowman/Slope Multi-County Social Service District
- Bowman County Information Technology Committee
- Bowman County Extension Advisory Council
- Past All Seasons Arena Board Member
- Past Bowman County EDC Board Member
Jerid Janikowski
Commissioner
(701) 440-8445
email
Jerid was elected to the Bowman County Commission in 2022.
Other Offices Held:
- Bowman County Zoning Board
- Bowman County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Contact
CONTACT
EMAIL: auditor@bowmancountynd.gov
PHONE: (701) 523-3130
Bowman County Auditor
104 1st St NW, Suite 1
Bowman ND 58623
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
12:30pm – 4:30pm MT
Friday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
(Closed on Legal Holidays)