OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on February 18, 2025, with the following present: Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski and Nathan Miller. Absent: Pine Abrahamson. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pastor Ed Kvaale shared a prayer.
Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Discussion will be held on Trane Service Agreement. Appointment to the Water Board will be postponed until there is a full board to vote on it. Buchmann moved to approve the agenda. Janikowski seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Guests present: Karson Pederson, Wayne Kromarek.
The following February 18, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Buchmann, with Miller seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| 39481 |
Verizon |
$442.26 |
| 39482 |
Andrew Weiss |
$112.57 |
| 39483 |
Bismarck Hotel |
$550.00 |
| 39484 |
Bowman Auto Parts |
$154.91 |
| 39485 |
Bowman Co Development Corp |
$19,597.34 |
| 39486 |
City of Bowman |
$139.18 |
| 39487 |
Consolidated |
$1,867.68 |
| 39488 |
Creative Planning |
$174.81 |
| 39489 |
Dakota Western Ins |
$143.00 |
| 39490 |
Galls |
$35.99 |
| 39491 |
ND Information Technology |
$988.35 |
| 39492 |
Tiger Electric |
$700.92 |
| 39493 |
Josh Hetland |
$425.00 |
| 39494 |
Little Missouri Ranch Supply |
$1,423.30 |
| 39495 |
ND Clerk’s Assn |
$100.00 |
| 39496 |
NDSU Pesticide |
$120.00 |
| 39497 |
NSC Minerals |
$4,589.99 |
| 39498 |
Pine Abrahamson |
$10.00 |
| 39499 |
ProPoint |
$1,305.80 |
| 39500 |
Randy’s Welding |
$551.76 |
| 39501 |
Scranton Equity |
$5,595.91 |
| 39502 |
Slope Electric |
$576.44 |
| 39503 |
SWMCCC |
$1,250.00 |
| 39504 |
The Badlands Patriot |
$191.36 |
| 39505 |
Wallaceburg Bookbinding |
$127.70 |
| 39506 |
Wild & Weiss Law Office |
$1,250.00 |
Janikowski moved to approve the February 4, 2025, minutes with Miller seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Bowman County Maintenance Manager, David Horn, met to discuss the Trane Service Agreement.
Shonda Schwartz, SWHS Zone Director, met to introduce new staff members, Brittany Riquelme and Jules Weinreis, to the board.
Jason Bullis, Bowman County Deputy Sheriff, met to give an update on his office.
State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss, joined the meeting.
Apex Clean Energy representatives, Karson Pederson, Nate Wilson, Lukas Geissbuehler and Craig Peterson met to discuss approach and utility permits and road maintenance and liability. Correspondence received from Bowman Wind regarding confirmation of Bowman Wind’s maintenance and liability obligations under the haul route agreement and applicability of those obligations on any potential new owner was reviewed. It was recommended from attorney Karen Budd-Falen and agreed by State’s Attorney Weiss that the letter be filed as part of the road haul agreement. The board will review and possibly take action when they have a full board available.
Cody Holmes, Young Gun Construction, gave an update on correspondence received regarding the Marmarth Shop Project.
Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Lucas Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Guest present: Robb Pierce. Discussion was held on the Whiskey Road Project. Robb Pierce and Shawn Pierce are requesting a 60’ permanent easement instead of 75’ near their grain bins. Commission agreed to the 60’ permanent easement near Pierce’s grain bins. Discussion was held on the Anderson Cut-Across Project. There is one landowner who will not sign a permanent easement; therefore, the project cannot be done at this time. Discussion was held on the Hestekin Bridge Replacement Project. Miller moved to approve the resolution to accept the bid of $1,844,312.30 from Central Specialties Inc. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. This project is 100% paid by NDDOT and the county has no local match.
At 12:02 PM Janikowski moved to adjourn the meeting, with Miller 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
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
The Board of County Commissioners met in special session on February 26, 2025, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Nathan Miller. Absent: Jerid Janikowski. Also present: Shane Biggs, Bowman County Road Superintendent, Billy Doerr and Lucas Doerr, Brosz Engineering.
Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 1 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The board discussed the proposed revisions to the Highway Right of Way Easement for Robert and Connie Osendorf. The Osendorf’s will agree to the easement with adding “The highway right of way easement is for road-related purposes only,” and “the grantor retains full rights and control over all non-road related interests and uses.” He would also like to remove the portion about the easement expiring in five years. Miller moved to approve the easement with the revisions. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Discussion was also held on the easements with Jeff Oakland and Mathew Fischer. Both landowners would like to remove and replace their own fencing. Abrahamson moved to allow Oakland and Fischer to remove and replace their own fencing at a price of $3,000 per mile, estimated to be 1.0 miles in length each. The landowner will also be responsible to coordinate with Bowman County before placing the permanent fence. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Buchmann moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:24 PM, with Miller seconding the motion. Meeting adjourned.
Rick Braaten, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST: Mindy Schumacher, Bowman County Auditor
