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 1, 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 Ron Wright shared a prayer. Guests present: Wayne Kromarek, Brad Mosher.
Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Abrahamson moved to approve the agenda. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following April 1, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Janikowski, with Miller seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| March Payroll | $181,667.39 | |
| 39620 | First International Bank & Trust | $2,867.46 |
| 39621 | John Deere Financial | $130.67 |
| 39622 | MCI | $54.31 |
| 39623 | A2Z Printing | $848.43 |
| 39624 | Advanced Business Methods | $468.66 |
| 39625 | Alacia Coates | $105.00 |
| 39626 | Andrew Weiss | $105.00 |
| 39627 | Bowman Fire Dept | $1,100.50 |
| 39628 | Brosz Engineering | $77,290.00 |
| 39629 | Consolidated | $194.00 |
| 39630 | Dakota DustTex | $213.30 |
| 39631 | Dean Pearson | $105.00 |
| 39632 | Dorene Lorge | $27.30 |
| 39633 | Double EE Services | $55.70 |
| 39634 | Frank Eberle | $45.00 |
| 39635 | Guardian | $26,602.42 |
| 39636 | Jodi Freier | $105.00 |
| 39637 | Josh Hetland | $105.00 |
| 39638 | Karla Germann | $105.00 |
| 39639 | Melissa Soreide | $105.00 |
| 39640 | MidCo | $110.92 |
| 39641 | Mindy Schumacher | $139.84 |
| 39642 | Montana Dakota Utilities | $2,749.63 |
| 39643 | Newby’s Ace Hardware | $238.71 |
| 39644 | ND State Treasurer | $1,009.80 |
| 39645 | NDSU | $17.00 |
| 39646 | NW Tire | $1,641.41 |
| 39647 | Penny Nester | $105.00 |
| 39648 | Quadient Leasing | $1,079.88 |
| 39649 | Randy’s Welding | $15.86 |
| 39650 | SWMCCC | $10,486.00 |
| 39651 | Trane | $4,413.10 |
Abrahamson moved to approve the March 18, 2025, minutes with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Buchmann moved to approve the March 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 March 2025 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Abrahamson moved to approve the report, Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Buchmann moved to approve the March 2025 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Abrahamson moved to approve Application for Abatement #2025-02. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes, except Buchmann who abstained from voting. Motion carried.
SW Dakota HS Zone Director, Shonda Schwartz, met to request funds for the Family Fun Fair that will be held on May 1, 2025. Buchmann moved to approve $750 to be donated towards the event with the funds coming from State Revenue Sharing. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
David Horn, Bowman County Maintenance Manager and Andrew Vlasak, Trane met to discuss the courthouse heating and cooling system. Discussion was also held on the Trane Service Agreement. Buchmann moved to approve the Trane Service Agreement and Engineer Study. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Bob Morland and Rodney Schaaf, Bowman County Airport Authority, met to give an update on airport projects. Guest present: Gary Brennan.
Lyn James, City of Bowman, met to discuss the potential expansion of Highway 85 to a four-lane highway. The City of Bowman and Bowman County have reached a consensus on a preferred route should the expansion move forward.
Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects.
Bowman County Department Heads met to discuss possible concerns regarding the courthouse building.
Laci Coates, BCVSO, met to give an update on the Veteran’s Wall project.
At 2:33 PM 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, April 15, 2025
9:00 AM
AGENDA
Call to order Chairman Braaten
Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Pastor Terry Bagley
Consideration for Approval
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- Agenda
- Vouchers
- April 1, 2025 Minutes
- Bid Approval, Chip Seal Project
- Application for Abatement of Taxes, #2025-03, #2025-04
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 Bob Thielen
9:45 Penny Nester, NDSU Extension Agent
10:00 Frank Eberle, Bowman County Sheriff
10:15 David Horn, Bowman County Courthouse Maint. Manager
10:30 Brett Hendrickson, Adelaide Township
11:00 Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
- Public Notices
- Important Meeting Dates
- Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – May 6, 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)