OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on March 17, 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pastor Ed Kvaale 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 March 17, 2026, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Miller, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Miller moved to approve the March 3, 2026, minutes with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Janikowski moved to approve the Core Facility Solutions Project Agreement. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Dean Pearson, Bowman County Emergency Manager, met to discuss burn restrictions. The current restriction has not been removed yet. Buchmann moved to remove the burn restriction. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle gave an update.

States Attorney Andrew Weiss joined the meeting.

Pam Hestekin, Bowman Ambulance District, met to discuss the ambulance garage. The siding that was installed on the building is falling apart. Hestekin will get quotes for repairs. She will contact the contractor that installed the siding and see if there is warranty.

At 10:08 AM Chairman Braaten called the Unorganized Townships Annual meeting to order. Guests present: Don and Pam Hestekin, Brad Mosher, David Horn, Tom Kok. The board reviewed the financial reports. Janikowski moved to adjourn the Unorganized Townships Annual meeting at 10:15 AM. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Jodi Freier, Bowman County Zoning Director, joined the meeting.

The Zoning Ordinance Revision Hearing for City of Rhame Commercial Setbacks was held. Buchmann moved to approve the City of Rhame setbacks. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

The CUP Hearing for Allo Towers was held. The board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit application from Allo Towers for the use of a communication tower located in the SW1/4NE1/4 Section 18 Township131N Range 100W, Buffalo Springs Village/Scranton Township. The application is requesting to change the use from agricultural to commercial. Rick Burke and Sam Halawi, Allo Towers were present via phone. Janikowski moved to approve the CUP with the provision that there will be a white strobe light. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

The Variance Hearing for Allo Towers was held. The board reviewed the Variance Permit Application from Allo Towers for the use of a communication tower setback variance located in the SW1/4NE1/4 Section 18 Township131N Range 100W, Buffalo Springs Village/Scranton Township. Janikowski moved to approve the Variance Permit Application. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

The CUP Hearing for Fisher Sand and Gravel was held. The application is for the use of a gravel pit from the Wade Schwartz Pit location, N1/2 Section 16 Township 130N Range 103W, Amor Township, Bowman County. Miller moved to approve the CUP. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

The Variance Hearing for  David Horn was held. The application is for the use of a building setback variance located in the NW1/4NW1/4 Section 15 Township 131N Range 102W, Bowman Township, Bowman County. Abrahamson moved to table a decision on the variance. 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, Lucas Doerr, and Josh Stuchl, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Buchmann moved to approve the Request for Materials from Scranton Township for the purchase of 2500 yards of gravel and one culvert with the township being responsible for 100% of the gravel and 50% of the culvert. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. motion carried. Abrahamson moved to approve the Request for Materials from Wayne Wilson Construction for Darrel Olson for the purchase of 350 yards of reject sand with Wilson Construction being responsible for 100% of the cost. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Janikowski moved to approve the Request for Materials from Whiting Township for the purchase of 1500 yards of gravel and one culvert with the township being responsible for 100% of the gravel and 50% of the culvert. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Miller moved to approve the Request for Materials from Nebo Township for the purchase of 4500 yards of gravel with the township being responsible for 100% of the cost. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Abrahamson moved to deny the Hestekin Bridge Bypass Removal request from CSI. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Doerr presented Pay Application #1 from Wilson Construction of $8,303,00 for Old Hwy 12 Phase 2 Project and Pay Application #1 from Wilson Construction of $6,507.50 for Anderson Cut-Across Project. Wayne Wilson, Wilson Construction, met to discuss Pay Application #5 for the Whiskey Road Project. Buchmann moved to approve Change Order #4 from Wilson Construction for the Whiskey Road Project for a deduction of $18,325.30. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Miller moved to approve payment of $2,233.00 to North Winds Lodge for the Jesco Apartments CDBG project with the funds coming from State Revenue Sharing. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

At 12:49 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, April 7, 2026
9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Father Greg Hilzendeger

Consideration for Approval

1. 1. Agenda
   2. Vouchers
   3. March 17, 2026 Minutes
   4. March 2026 Treasurer’s Report – Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
   5. March 2026 Month-End BLM Report
   6. March 2026 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports
   7. Bowman County Ordinance #1
   8. Paulson Seed Road Reconstruction Project Bid

Unfinished Business

1. 1. 2026 Chip Seal Bid
   2. Variance Application, David Horn

New Business

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:30 AM    Laci Coates, BCVSO

10:00         Bowman County Water Board

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent

                         Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

Public Notices

The commissioners have been invited to attend: State of Region 8 Meeting, April 23, 2026, 11 AM, 1031 Villard St W, Dickinson, ND

• Important Meeting Dates

• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –April 21, 2026, 9:00 AM

Adjourn