OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on June 18, 2024, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski, and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Guest present: Karson Pederson.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. An application for a special permit from The Waterhole has been submitted for review. Abrahamson moved to approve the agenda. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following June 18, 2024 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Jeffers seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Janikowski moved to approve the June 4, 2024, minutes with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Jeffers moved to approve a Bronze Sponsorship for the 2024 Ports-To-Plains Conference that will be held in Dickinson, ND on September 10-12, 2024. Janikowski seconded the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved to approve the draft of the Memorandum of Understanding between Slope County, Bowman County, and Southwestern District Health Unit. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Buchmann moved to approve the Application for Special Permit to Sell Beer and/or Liquor Beverages at a Special Event at Designated Premises from The Waterhole Bar for Rhame Gala Day Rodeo on June 29, 2024 at the Badland Saddle Club Arena. Janikowski seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

SW Dakota Human Service Zone Director, Shonda Schwartz, met to present the indirect cost payment plan and the 2025 Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone budget. Jeffers moved to approve the 2025 Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone budget. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Abrahamson moved to approve the Indirect Payments Plan as presented. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Bowman County Rural Ambulance District board member, Pam Hestekin and Amanda Loughman, SW Healthcare Services met to present their 2025 budget. Guest present: Don Hestekin.

Bowman County Sheriff, Frank Eberle gave an update on his office. He also presented a request to purchase a new vehicle for his office.

Pioneer Trails Regional Museum representatives, Jean Nudell, Dean Pearson, Debbie Bucholz, Kevin Bucholz, Darrah Steffen, John Gallucci, Caeden Carter, Myron Olson gave an update on the museum.

Bowman County State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss, joined the meeting.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs, and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering met to discuss road projects. Janikowski moved to approve the Work Order for Professional Services from Brosz Engineering for engineering services for the Divide Hill Reconstruction Project. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Lukas Geissbuehler, Annette Wynkoop, Drew Christenson, Nate Wilson,  APEX  met to discuss section lines and turbine access roads.

The City of Rhame Mayor, Rocky Wallman and AJ Tuck, Moore Engineering, gave an update on the City’s water project.

Unorganized Township members met to discuss boring under section lines. Guests present:  George Siverson, LeRoy Siverson, Rex Eagon, June Eagon, Ivan McGee. Jr.

Darwin Wilke, Bowman Parks and Recreation board member met to request a loan of $75,000 for an overlay on the roof of The Edge. Janikowski moved to approve a loan of $75,000 with three annual installments of $25,000 with the first payment being due February 1, 2025. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on 2025 Budget.

At 3:08 PM Jeffers moved to adjourn the meeting. Janikowski 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, JULY 16, 2024 –  8:00 AM

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer Pastor Terry Bagley

Consideration for Approval

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. July 2, 2024 Minutes

Unfinished Business

New Business

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

8:30 AM   BC Maintenance Manager, David Horn

9:00           BC Weather Modification Board, 2025 Budget  

9:15           Edna Paulson, Giving Tree Update        

9:30           BCDC, 2025 Budget

9:45           Housing Authority/Fair Board, 2025 Budget

10:00          Lighten Your Load Medical Fund

10:15          Bowman County Airport Authority, 2025 Budget

11:00          APEX Representatives

11:10          Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs

      ~Break For Lunch

1:15 PM     Pioneer Trails Regional Museum, 2025 Budget

1:30           BC Library Board, 2025 Budget

1:45           BC Water Board, 2025 Budget

2:00           Dept. Heads-2025 Budgets

2:15           BCVSO, Laci Coates   

                   Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

Public Notices

The Commission have been invited to attend the following:

Important Meeting Dates

Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –August 6, 2024, 9:00 AM

Adjourn