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 November 7, 2023, 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. Pastor Renee Johnson shared a prayer.
Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Janikowski moved to approve the agenda. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following November 7, 2023 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| October Payroll | $192,365.73 | |
| 37483 | First International Bank | $269.99 |
| 37483 | First International Bank | $2,615.72 |
| 37483 | First International Bank | $1,408.46 |
| 37484 | John Deere Financial | $722.05 |
| 37485 | MCI | $78.69 |
| 37486 | MidCo | $103.00 |
| 37528 | Advanced Business Methods | $453.91 |
| 37529 | Balco Uniform | $4,071.63 |
| 37530 | BerganKD | $344.48 |
| 37531 | BOSS Office Products | $1,014.80 |
| 37532 | Bowman Auto Parts | $297.34 |
| 37533 | Bowman Co Historical Society | $2,005.28 |
| 37534 | Bowman County 4H | $45.00 |
| 37535 | Bronson’s | $56.28 |
| 37536 | Brosz Engineering | $3,485.00 |
| 37537 | Consolidated Telcom | $1,468.73 |
| 37538 | Dacotah Paper | $3,233.56 |
| 37539 | Dakota Dust-Tex | $185.35 |
| 37540 | Danyel Titus | $137.00 |
| 37541 | Davis Instruments Corp | $584.77 |
| 37542 | Dorene Lorge | $35.64 |
| 37543 | Expressway Suites | $770.40 |
| 37544 | Gina Harder | $180.00 |
| 37545 | Jason Bullis | $225.00 |
| 37546 | Krebsbach & Kulseth Funeral | $585.00 |
| 37547 | Lyle Signs, Inc | $157.88 |
| 37548 | Melvin Miller Construction | $3,770.00 |
| 37549 | Mindy Schumacher | $262.68 |
| 37550 | MDU | $2,912.93 |
| 37551 | NDAAEA | $75.00 |
| 37552 | NDAE4-HWY | $100.00 |
| 37553 | Nelson International | $108.98 |
| 37554 | Newby’s Ace Hardware | $513.42 |
| 37555 | ND State Treasurer | $381.32 |
| 37556 | NW Tire | $1,447.54 |
| 37557 | Penny Nester | $349.48 |
| 37558 | Pine Abrahamson | $232.32 |
| 37559 | Prairie Mountain Electric | $1,471.25 |
| 37560 | ProPoint Coop | $385.44 |
| 37561 | RDO Equipment | $485.06 |
| 37562 | RELX Inc | $61.00 |
| 37563 | Scranton Equity | $11,307.32 |
| 37564 | SWMCCC | $8,477.05 |
| 37565 | The Badlands Patriot | $276.36 |
| 37566 | Unlimited Office Products | $357.34 |
| 37567 | Woodley’s Construction | $211.78 |
Buchmann moved to approve the October 17, 2023, minutes with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Bowman County Treasurer, Anita McLaughlin, met to present the October 2023 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Janikowski moved to approve, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Jeffers moved to approve the October 2023 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Abrahamson moved to approve the October 2023 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Bowman County Weed Control Officer, Josh Hetland, met to give an update on the purchase of a new XUV. The oldest XUV will be sold to Bowman County Water Resource Board.
Abrahamson moved to approve the 2023 Longevity Pay as presented. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
At 10 AM Chairman Braaten called the Hearing for Objections to Delinquent Property Sale to order. Guests present: Bowman County State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss, Bowman County Treasurer, Anita McLaughlin, Bowman County Tax Director, Jodi Freier and Karson Pederson. No objections were given to the minimum sales prices, so they will remain as decided at the October 17, 2023 meeting. The hearing closed at 10:03 AM.
Bowman County Tax Director, Jodi Freier, discussed procedures for delinquent Mobile Home taxes. Freier also presented the proposed Bowman County Land Modifiers. Buchmann moved to approve the modifiers as presented. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Bowman County Maintenance Manager, David Horn, met to discuss the county vehicles. Currently there are three county vehicles. The board would like to reduce the fleet from three vehicles to two vehicles. Abrahamson moved to trade in the 2013 Ford Edge and 2015 Ford Edge and purchase a 2022 Ford Expedition. Janikowski 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. Jaylen Lutes and Ken Abrahamson met with the commission on behalf of Minnehaha Township to discuss a structure replacement project along 144th Avenue SW over Alkali Creek. They were invited to add input on the project. Abrahamson moved to approve the request for materials from Gem Township for the purchase of a culvert with the township being responsible for 50% of the cost. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes Motion carried.
At 12:25 PM Janikowski moved to adjourn the meeting, with Abrahamson 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, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 – 9:00 AM
- Call to order Chairman Braaten
Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer – Fr. Ben Franchuck
Consideration for Approval
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- Agenda
- Vouchers
- November 7, 2023 Minutes
Unfinished Business
New Business
Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance
9:30 Mary Anderson, ABLE, Landing Update
10:00 Delinquent Tax Sale
10:30 Frank Eberle, Bowman County Sheriff
11:00 Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent
-LUNCH-
1:15 PM Shannon Ellig, Roosevelt Custer, Approval of Environmental Consulting Firm, Bowman Landing Project
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
Public Notices
Important Meeting Dates
Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –December 5, 2023, 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
Jerry Jeffers
Commissioner
(701) 279-5885
email
Jerry was elected to the Bowman County Commission in 2016 and is the third generation on the Jeffers farm in southwestern Bowman County; homesteaded in 1909. Jerry also has operated a cabinet shop in the winter since 1976. He has three sons and is married to Karen who has two sons and a daughter. Between them they have 11 grandchildren.
Other Offices Held:
- Current Bowman County Zoning Board Member
- Past Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation Board Member
- Former 4-H Leader and 4-H Council President
- Past Sunny Apartments Board Member
- Past Bethany Church Council President
- Past School Board Member
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
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Other Offices Held:
- Bowman County Zoning Board
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)