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 August 19, 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. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following August 19, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Buchmann, with Miller seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| 40150 | Advanced Business Methods | $488.01 |
| 40152 | A2Z Printing | $1,698.21 |
| 40153 | Bowman Auto Parts | $633.45 |
| 40154 | Bowman County Treasurer | $1,000,000.00 |
| 40155 | Cerberus Security | $7,173.00 |
| 40156 | City of Bowman | $1,443.80 |
| 40157 | Consolidated | $2,007.24 |
| 40158 | Dakota Western Ins | $274.00 |
| 40159 | Double EE Services | $6.00 |
| 40160 | Frank Eberle | $180.55 |
| 40161 | ND ITD | $725.40 |
| 40162 | Loiseau Construction | $263,074.80 |
| 40163 | Lyle Signs | $333.67 |
| 40164 | MidCo | $110.92 |
| 40165 | Pioneer Trails Regional Museum | $3,002.21 |
| 40166 | ProPoint COOP | $1,018.82 |
| 40167 | ProPoint Cooperative | $3,181.69 |
| 40168 | Scranton Equity | $2,746.83 |
| 40169 | Slope Electric | $717.92 |
| 40170 | Steve Beylund Construction | $1,750.00 |
| 40171 | SWMCCC | $12,625.00 |
| 40172 | Trane | $11,337.00 |
| 40173 | Underground Vault & Storage | $219.00 |
| 40174 | Verizon | $481.16 |
| 40175 | Woodley Construction | $566.66 |
| 40176 | Young Guns Construction | $21,152.40 |
Abrahamson moved to approve the August 5, 2025, minutes with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Rodney Schaaf, Bowman County Airport Authority Board Member, met to give an update on the Powder River Training Complex.
Bowman County Sheriff, Frank Eberle and Bowman County Deputy Sheriff, Jason Bullis met to give an update on their office. A list of guests present is on file in the Auditor’s office.
Bowman County State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss joined the meeting.
Janikowski moved to approve the stockpile lease agreement with Scott Kromarek for the lease of approximate 4.5 acres of property located at T130N, R100W, Section 35, NE 1/4 for the purpose of stockpiling road materials for road projects. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Ryan Shear, on behalf of Dakota Territory Car Club, met to discuss their business proposal for a gaming license. They would like to conduct pull tabs at 8512, LLC and are asking for approval of their gaming site authorization so that they may apply for a gaming license with the ND Attorney General Office. The commission would like to review the application and regulations before deciding. They will meet with the car club again on September 16 at 10:15 AM.
Brooklyn Engelhart, Teran Doerr, Sarah Nagel, BCDC, met to give an update on current projects.
Members from Bowman and Talbot Township boards met to discuss maintenance on 144th Ave SW between highways 85 and 12. More discussion on the maintenance agreement will be held on September 16, 2025 at 11 AM. Kevin Hilton, Talbot Township, discussed the need to make repairs on 139th Ave SW and the township needs funding assistance to complete it. Janikowski moved to approve funding 80% of their road project capped at $60,000 with the funds coming from BLM. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Abrahamson moved to approve Directional Boring Permit Application #1362 from Tanner Fischer. Buchman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Buchmann moved to approve Directional Boring Permit Application #1361 from Slope Electric. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Doerr presented pay application #4 for $83,743.31 from Steve Beylund Construction for the Old Highway 12 Reconstruction Project. Janikowski moved to approve Change Order #1 for the Whiskey Road Reconstruction Project for a reduction of $3,968.77 due to eliminating an easement. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
NDSU Extension Agent, Penny Nester, met to give her quarterly update.
At 1:42 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, September 16, 2025
9:00 AM
AGENDA
Call to order Chairman Braaten
Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer- Pastor Terry Bagley
Consideration for Approval
- Agenda
- Vouchers
- September 2, 2025 Minutes
- Jesco Apartments Rehabilitation Project, Bid for Electrical Work
Unfinished Business
- FEMA Correspondence, State’s Attorney/Brosz Engineering
New Business
- SWMCCC, Sewer, Water, & Cameras
Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance
9:30 AM NDSU Extension Agent, Penny Nester
10:00 Bowman County Sheriff, Frank Eberle
10:15 Dakota Territory Car Club
10:30 Bowman County Fair Board
10:45 Bowman County Weed Control Officer, Josh Hetland
11:00 Bowman and Talbot Townships
11:15 Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
Public Notices
Important Meeting Dates
- Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting – October 7, 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
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
- Owner of RMJ Towing
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
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)