OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on July 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 8:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. We received an Application for a Local Permit from the Bowman County Fair Board that needs review. Janikowski moved to approve the agenda. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following July 1, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Miller, with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved to approve the June 17, 2025, minutes with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd and Deputy Treasurer Meggan Tuchscherer, met to present the June 2025 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Buchmann  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 June 2025 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Edna Paulson and Tabatha Reimer, The Giving Tree, met to request a donation to replace five windows and one exit door. Total cost is projected to be $9,286.41. They have received $2,500 from the Play it Forward Grant, so they are still in need of $6,786.41. Due to budget restraints, the commission declined to donate towards the project.

Teran Doerr, Brooklyn Engelhart, Sarah Nagel, Duane Bowman, BCDC met to give an update and present their 2026 Budget Request.

Penny Nester, Bowman County NDSU Extension Agent, and Jim Gray, NDSU Extension West District Director, met to present their 2026 Budget Request. A Memorandum of Understanding between Bowman County and NDSU Extension Related to 4-H Youth Development Programming was reviewed. Miller moved to approve the MOU, with Janikowski seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Wayne Mrnak and Wes Andrews, Bowman County Weather Modification Board members, met to present their 2026 Budget Request.

Josh Hetland, Bowman County Weed Control Officer, met to present his 2026 Budget Request.

David Horn, Don Conant, Bowman County Courthouse Maintenance Department, met to present their 2026 Budget Request.

Margie Russ, Darwin Wilke, Joe Blankenship, Bowman County Fair Board, met to discuss the County Fair Resiliency Grant for which they have applied. They received $58,919 from the grant but are still short $66,535 and are seeking funding for the shortage. They will be applying for another grant in September, so they will repay the county if the grant is approved. Miller moved to approve the request of $66,535 coming from BLM funds. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Russ also presented two Applications for a Local Permit to conduct sports pools on July 11, 2025 at the Ranch Rodeo. Miller moved to approve the applications, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Members from Bowman and Talbot Township met to discuss the Paulson Seed Road project. Guests present: Billy Doerr, Shane Biggs, Kevin Hilton, Don Wallman, Ken Dobitz, Brad Mosher. They will apply for Flex Funding to help pay for the project.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects.

Bowman County Tax Director and Zoning Director, Jodi Freier, met to present her 2026 Budget Requests.

Sherrie Adams, SWDH, met to present their 2026 Budget.

Karla Germann, Bowman County Deputy Auditor/911 Coordinator, met to present the 2026 Tech and 911 Budgets.

Dean Pearson, Bowman County Emergency Manager, met to present his 2026 Budget.

At 2:04 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

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session on July 7, 2025, with the following present: Rick Braaten, Pine Abrahamson, Jerid Janikowski, and Nathan Miller. Josh Buchmann joined the meeting via phone. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Guests present: Bowman County State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss, Bowman County Road Superintendent, Shane Biggs, Bowman County Sheriff Deputies, Jason Bullis and Garret Roemmich, Brad Mosher.

The board was informed that there have been two instances where trucks were hauling when the temperature was too hot as stated in the haul route agreement with Bowman Wind. Trucks are not permitted to haul any time the air temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Doing so is a violation of the haul route agreement. Trucks were also assessed overweight fines. They will also be fined $1,500 for being in violation of the haul route agreement.  In addition, it has been reported and documented by a Bowman County citizen that a truck in connection with the Bowman Wind Project was hauling on Old Hwy 12, which they are not permitted to be hauling on.

Buchmann moved to direct State’s Attorney Weiss to proceed with the haul route violations and fines from July 3 and 4, 2025. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Abrahamson moved that if there is another violation of the haul route agreement with Bowman Wind, Biggs is directed to decline all further permits for that project until further notice. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motin carried.

At 4:25 PM,  Miller  moved to adjourn the meeting. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Rick Braaten, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

ATTEST: Mindy Schumacher, Bowman County Auditor

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session on July 10, 2025, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson. Rick Braaten and Jerid Janikowski joined the meeting via phone. Members absent: Josh Buchmann and Nathan Miller.  Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Guests present: Darwin Wilke and Margie Russ.

Abrahamson moved to approve the Gaming Site Authorization from Bowman County Development Corporation to conduct calcuttas at the Bowman County Dakota Winds Arena on July 11, 2025. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

At 10:03 AM,  Janikowski  moved to adjourn the meeting. Abrahamson seconded 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, August 5, 2025
9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Father Greg Hilzendeger

Consideration for Approval

1. 1. Agenda
   2. Vouchers
   3. July 15, 2025 Minutes
   4. July 2025 Treasurer’s Report – Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
   5. July 2025 Month-End BLM Report
   6. July 2025 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports
   7. NDHSRA Calendar Raffle Application

Unfinished Business

1. 1. Stockpile Agreements, State’s Attorney
   2. FEMA Correspondence, State’s Attorney/Brosz Engineering
   3. Water Board Member Appointment

New Business

1. 1. Housing Board Vacancy

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:30           Bowman County Fair Board

10:30         City of Bowman

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent – Road Projects

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

• Public Notices

• Important Meeting Dates

• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –August 19, 2025, 9:00 AM

Adjourn