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 September 1, 2026, 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. Guests present: Pastor Corey Jenkins, Dorvall Bedford, Brad Mosher. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pastor Terry Bagley shared a prayer.
Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Abrahamson moved to approve the agenda. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following September 1, 2026, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Miller, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| August Payroll | $234,444.82 | |
| 41643 | First International Bank & Trust | $3,096.35 |
| 41644 | John Deere Financial | $718.80 |
| 41645 | MCI | $55.66 |
| 41646 | Midcontinent | $111.19 |
| 41647 | Montana Dakota Utilities | $2,755.57 |
| 41653 | Advanced Business Methods | $506.51 |
| 41654 | Bowman County Treasurer | $2,731.00 |
| 41655 | Bowman Sales & Service | $2,270.14 |
| 41656 | Brosz Engineering | $173,137.40 |
| 41657 | Consolidated | $2,680.00 |
| 41658 | Dakota West Consulting | $202.70 |
| 41659 | Gall’s | $48.07 |
| 41660 | Jeremie Mullinix | $14.00 |
| 41661 | Lawson Products | $278.20 |
| 41662 | Little Missouri Law Office | $1,250.00 |
| 41663 | Matthew Bender & Co | $174.61 |
| 41664 | NDSU Adams County Ext | $126.92 |
| 41665 | NDSU | $80.00 |
| 41666 | Next Door Pizza | $118.29 |
| 41667 | ND Ag News | $129.00 |
| 41668 | ND State Treasurer | $96.62 |
| 41669 | NW Tire | $1,108.25 |
| 41670 | People’s Sales & Service | $785.04 |
| 41671 | Pump Systems | $6,392.40 |
| 41672 | RDO Equipment | $442.40 |
| 41673 | SWMCCC | $5,264.40 |
| 41674 | The Badlands Patriot | $518.35 |
| 41675 | True North Steel | $10,658.80 |
| 41676 | Tyler Technologies | $5,904.76 |
| 41677 | Z&S Dust Control | $38,963.75 |
Miller moved to approve the August 18, 2026, minutes with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Miller moved to approve the August 2026 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd, met to present the August 2026 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Janikowski moved to approve the report, Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Miller moved to approve the August 2026 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Janikowski moved to appoint Gene Anne Kulseth to the Bowman County Planning Board. She will be replacing Ryan Shear. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
Bowman County Maintenance Manager, Don Conant and Kris Schwab, Core Facility Solutions met to discuss the Courthouse HVAC project and other projects.
Danyel Titus and Colin Dunn, Bowman County Sheriff’s office met to discuss the New Vision Security Systems Quote for additional cameras. The commission suggested some changes to camera placements. Titus will contact New Vision Security Systems and have them make the changes to the quote and will report back. Dunn gave an update on the sheriff’s office.
Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs, and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Buchmann moved to approve Directional Boring Permit Applications #1388 and 1389. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Doerr presented pay application #2 from Wilson Construction of $143,688.85 for the Anderson Cut-Across Project.
Cassandra Tobin and Josh Shein, Northern Improvement and Chris Altman, Mastec met to discuss the post construction road restoration project. Present via phone: Craig Peterson, Mastec and Greg McCormick, Northern Improvement.
No decision was made on the Reimbursement Agreement with Bowman Wind as the commissioners are waiting for the State’s Attorney approval.
At 12:13 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, Sept 15, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
Call to order Chairman Braaten
Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Pastor Ed Kvaale
Consideration for Approval
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- Agenda
- Vouchers
- September 1, 2026 Minutes
- Fire Emergency Burn Restriction
- Directional Boring Permit Application #1390
Unfinished Business
- Reimbursement Agreement, Bowman Wind LLC
- New Vision Security Systems Quote for Additional Cameras
New Business
- Cattle guard on 88th Street
Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance
9:45 AM Bowman Fire Department, Facility Update
10:00 Frank Eberle, Bowman County Sheriff’s Office
10:15 CUP Hearing, ND Geological Survey
11:00 Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
Public Notices
Important Meeting Dates
- Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –October 6, 2026, 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 Social Service 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
- County Representative on Housing Authority
Pine Abrahamson
Commissioner
701-440-8799
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 and her husband. Pine is married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren.
Other Offices Held:
- Bowman County Economic Development Board
- Roosevelt Custer Regional Council Board
- SW Multi-County Correctional Center Board
- Bowman County All-Seasons Arena Board
- 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)