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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 October 1, 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, Sean Stocker.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Jeffers moved to approve the agenda. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following October 1, 2024 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Janikowski  seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

September Payroll $203,164.94
38856 Donald & Pamela Hestekin $7,385.56
38857 First International Bank & Trust $7,807.76
38858 MCI $73.20
38859 MidCo $108.82
38860 Advanced Business Methods $468.66
38861 Alacia Coates $105.00
38862 Andrew Weiss $105.00
38863 Brosz Engineering $25,957.73
38864 Dean Pearson $105.00
38865 Dooley Enterprises $699.64
38866 Flower Nook $53.50
38867 Gina Harder $16.00
38868 Jim’s Repair $598.35
38869 Jodi Freier $167.80
38870 John Deere Financial $478.36
38871 Josh Hetland $105.00
38872 Karla German $105.00
38873 Meggan Tuchscherer $128.64
38874 Melissa Soreide $105.00
38875 Mindy Schumacher $105.00
38876 Montana Dakota Utilities $2,803.07
38877 Newby’s Ace Hardware $492.80
38878 ND State Treasurer $183.95
38879 Penny Nester $105.00
38880 Tom Nordberg $105.00
38881 True North Steel $35,667.24

Janikowski moved to approve the September 17, 2024, minutes with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Buchmann moved to approve the September 2024 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Treasurer, Sydnee Kidd, met to present the September 2024 Treasurer’s Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation Report. Janikowski moved to approve the report, Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Abrahamson moved to approve the September 2024 Recorder and Sheriff Fee Collection Reports. Buchmann seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman/Slope County 911 Coordinator, Karla Germann joined the meeting via phone. Moved by Buchmann, seconded by Janikowski to approve the MOA between Bowman County and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Program Management Office regarding the use of Bowman County Interoperable Systems and IPAWS OPEN Platform for Emergency Networks. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Moved by Jeffers, seconded by Abrahamson to approve the proposal from South Central Dakota Regional Council of $28,000 for grant administrative services for the Bowman County Jesco Apartments Project. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Bowman County Tax Director, Jodi Freier, met to discuss real estate that has been forfeited to the county for delinquent taxes. There is no new property, but the County has property located at 110 Main Street N, Bowman that did not sell at the 2023 auction. The property will be offered for sale at a public auction on November 19, 2024.

A public hearing will be held on October 15, 2024 at 10 AM for any objections to the stated minimum bid price.

Janikowski moved to establish the following minimum sale price, with Jeffers seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

City of Bowman, North Dakota, Original Townsite, Block 2:  Lot 6

Minimum Sale Price: $1,500

At 10 AM Chairman Braaten called the Public Hearing to order to receive public comments on the 2025 Budget. Guests present: Sean Stocker, Pam Hestekin, Dave Anderson, Andrew Weiss, and Karson Pederson. Discussion was held on the estimated county mill levies. Abrahamson moved to approve the 2025 Final Budget, as presented, with Janikowski seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. At 10:18 AM, moved by Buchmann, seconded by Jeffers to adjourn the budget hearing. Roll call vote taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the Mineral Royalty(BLM) budget. Abrahamson moved to approve $6,000 from BLM funds for Theodore Roosevelt Expressway. Buchmann seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Abrahamson, yes; Buchmann, yes; Jeffers, no; Janikowski, yes. Braaten, yes. Motion carried.

Jeremy Spaeth, Sean Stockert,  Karson Pederson, and APEX met to discuss the acceptance of Bowman County’s post construction gravel repair specifications. Guests present: Andrew Weiss, Shane Biggs, Billy Doerr, Jodi Freier, and Jim Renz.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Jim Renz, Border States Paving, met to propose that Border States Paving will perform the crack sealing of the two mile stretch of haul road that they used for their project, and once this work is completed, Bowman County will release Border States Paving from the haul road agreement. The commissioners agreed to the proposal.

At 1:40 PM Jeffers 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

 

 

 

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

 

The Board of County Commissioners met on October 10, 2024 for the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Hearing. Chairman Braaten called the public hearing to order at 6:09 PM. Members present:  Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann, Jerid Janikowski. Member absent: Jerry Jeffers. Also present: Bowman County State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss, Bowman County Tax and Zoning Director, Jodi Freier.  The list of additional guests present is on file at the Bowman County Auditor’s office.

Discussion was held on the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Buchmann moved to approve the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Janikowski seconded the motion.   A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, Buchmann moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 PM. Abrahamson 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, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 –  9:00 AM

 

AGENDA

 

Call to order Chairman Braaten

 

Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer –Pastor Terry Bagley

 

       

Consideration for Approval

 

  1. Agenda
  2. Vouchers
  3. October 15, 2024 Minutes
  4. October Treasurer’s Report
  5. October Month End BLM Report
  6. October Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports
  7. 2025 County Commission Meeting Dates
  8. 2024 Longevity Pay

 

Unfinished Business

 

New Business

    1. Maintenance Certification, County Federal Aid Project

 

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:30 AM   Dean Pearson, BC Emergency Manager

9:45           Teran Doerr, BCDC

10:00         Shannon Ellig, Roosevelt Custer

10:15         City of Bowman Representatives

10:45         Apex Clean Energy

11:00         BC Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs , Border States PAving

     

                                                                                                     

                   Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

 

 

Public Notices

 

 

Important Meeting Dates

 

  • Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –November 19, 2024, 9:00 AM

 

 

Adjourn 

County Commission Meeting

Regular meetings of the Bowman County Commissioners are generally the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the commissioner room located on the lower level of the courthouse.

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)