OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on December 16, 2025, with the following present: Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski and Nathan Miller. Member 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. Janikowski moved to approve the agenda. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following December 16, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Miller, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Tax Director, Jodi Freier, met to discuss farm residence exemption laws and deadlines.

Miller moved to approve the December 16, 2025, minutes with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Discussion was held on the Citizen Interest Applications received for various Bowman County Boards. Miller moved to reappoint Jason Anderson, Chris Fischer, Doyle Kruger, and Josh Buchmann to four-year terms on the Planning and Zoning Board and to appoint Chanell Walby and Paul Fischer to  three-year terms on the Water Board and Ryan Evans to a five-year term on the Bowman County Airport Authority Board. The motion was seconded by Janikowski. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Two applications were received for the two vacant Housing Authority Board positions. Miller moved to appoint Maureen Rex and Rebecca McClellan to the Housing Authority Board. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Janikowski moved to approve the 2026 Bowman County Economic Development Corporation contract and the Resolution for Funding FY 2026, with Buchmann seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Janikowski; yes, Buchmann; yes, Miller; no, Braaten; yes. Motion carried.

Discussion on the Directional Boring Permit Form was not held due to Abrahamson’s absence and will be discussed at January 6, 2026 meeting.

Bowman County State Fair Delegate, Nicole Njos, gave an update on the ND State Fair meeting.

Buchmann moved to approve Bowman County Auditor, Mindy Schumacher, to process and pay all year-end invoices, and present at the January 6, 2026, commission meeting for review, with Janikowski seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Frank Eberle and Jason Bullis, Bowman County Sheriff’s office, gave an update.Janikowski moved to approve the following special deputies as 2026 Deputy Sheriffs for Bowman County, only when asked by the Bowman County Sheriff, the Bowman County Commissioners, or the Bowman County State’s Attorney, to act as a Deputy Sheriff for special assignments or have been asked to help in an emergency situation, if any law enforcement officers seek assistance: Rory Teigen, Sherri Teigen, Jodi Freier, Angie Eberle, Danyel Titus, Tad Lewton, Megan Lien, and Sara Bullis. This authorization will allow these individuals to be covered by North Dakota Workforce and Safety and will also allow them to drive the vehicles owned by Bowman County. Miller 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.

Discussion was held on the current chairs in the commission room. The current benches are falling apart and have already been attempted to repair without success. A quote was received to purchase thirty new chairs plus freight for a total of $2,777.32. Miller moved to approve the purchase with the funds coming from the Cares Act account. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.At 11:58 AM 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, January 6, 2026
9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Father Greg Hilzendeger

Elect 2026 Commission Chair/Vice-Chairman

Consideration for Approval

1. 1. Agenda
   2. Vouchers
   3. December 16, 2025 Minutes
   4. December 2025 Treasurer’s Report – Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
   5. December 2025 Month-End BLM Report
   6. December 2025 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports
   7. Application for Special Permit to Sell Beer and/or Liquor Beverages, The 8512 LLC
   8. Board Appointment

Unfinished Business

1. 1. HVAC Upgrade Proposals
   2. Gaming Regulations
   3. Bidding – Fencing, Gravel, Dirt Moving, Gravel Hauling
   4. Directional Boring Permit Form Changes

New Business

1. 1. 2025 Year End Financial Report
   2. Radar Service Contract
   3. Trane Service Agreement

• Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

10:00 AM  Bowman Fire Department

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent

                         Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

• Public Notices

Important Meeting Dates

• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –January 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

Adjourn