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.
County Commission Minutes
Jan 24, 2023
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on January 24, 2023, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Jerid Janikowski and Jerry Jeffers. Absent: Josh Buchmann. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Janikowski moved to approve the agenda. Jeffers seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
The following January 24, 2023, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
| 36465 | Amkota LLC (Bismarck Hotel) | $259.20 |
| 36466 | Balco Uniform | $189.00 |
| 36467 | Bowman Co Development Corp | $2,030.00 |
| 36468 | Dakota Prairie Helping Hands | $2,850.00 |
| 36469 | EIDO Connect | $147.20 |
| 36470 | Family Connection | $630.00 |
| 36471 | First International Bank & Trust | $2,517.68 |
| 36472 | Fluent IMS | $4,900.00 |
| 36473 | Frank Eberle | $10.50 |
| 36474 | Jason Bullis | $24.58 |
| 36475 | Tiger Electric | $100.00 |
| 36476 | Kruger’s Kitchen | $737.10 |
| 36477 | Mid-State Organized Crim Info Center | $100.00 |
| 36479 | MDU | $3,249.80 |
| 36480 | NDACO | $407.00 |
| 36481 | ND Clerk’s Association | $100.00 |
| 36482 | ND County Treasurer’s Assn | $100.00 |
| 36483 | ND Dept of Transportation | $295.58 |
| 36484 | NDAWN Center | $500.00 |
| 36485 | Post Board | $200.00 |
| 36486 | Roosevelt Custer Regional Council | $9,170.00 |
| 36487 | Slope Electric | $289.43 |
| 36488 | Sunrise Youth Bureau | $5,000.00 |
| 36489 | SWMCCC | $4,617.02 |
| 36490 | The Badlands Patriot | $850.64 |
| 36491 | Trane | $7,677.75 |
| 36492 | Verizon | $485.61 |
| 36493 | MCI | $81.81 |
| 36494 | MidCo | $103.82 |
Abrahamson moved to approve the January 10, 2023, minutes with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Abrahamson moved to approve the 2023 Radar Service Contract. Jeffers seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Jeffers moved to approve the Continuation of HVAC Service Agreement from Trane. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
City of Bowman Chief of Police, Charles Headley, presented a power point presentation on 2022 Bowman City Police Department activity.
Teran Doerr and Margie Russ met on behalf of the Bowman County Housing Authority. Russ presented a Request for Amendment for the Jesco Building Grant. Discussion was also held on the need for a maintenance person for the Jesco Building, and also on the accounting position. Russ, although no longer on the Housing Authority Board, is willing to continue to do the accounting.
Guest present: Anna Hays.
Jeffers moved to approve the Resolution Opposing Legislation Making Bowman County Clerk of Court’s Office a State Office. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.
The board reviewed correspondence from Elder Care that is requesting additional funding due to a shortfall in 2022. Commission have further questions regarding the request and would like to speak to a representative from the Bowman/Slope Council on Aging before making a decision. We will try to schedule for the February 7, 2023 meeting.
Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs, and Lucas Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Commissioners reviewed the 2023 County Road Department Rates. More discussion will be held at the February 7, 2023 meeting. Doerr presented their 2023 hourly rate sheet.
Bowman County Sheriff, Frank Eberle, met to give an update on his office.
At 1:38 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 Audi
County Commission Agenda
Feb 7, 2023 – 9:00 AM
Call to order Chairman Braaten
Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Pastor Renee Johnson
Consideration for Approval
- Agenda
- Vouchers
- January 24, 2023 Minutes
- January Treasurer’s Report– Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
- January 2023 Month-End BLM Report
- January 2023 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Report
Unfinished Business
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- 2023 County Road Department Rates
- Request from Elder Care
New Business
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- Citizen Interest Application for Bowman County Weather Modification Board
- Discussion on Battery Energy Storage Moratorium
Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance
9:30 AM Bowman County Sheriff, Frank Eberle
10:00 Dennis Walser, Bowman Slope Council on Aging
11:00 Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs
Elected Officials Office Updates & Other
- Public Notices
BCDC Annual Meeting, February 8, 2023, Bowman Golf Course, 5:30 PM
2023 SW Night with the Legislators, February 13, 2023, Bismarck Hotel and
Conference Center, 4 PM
ND Bureau of Land Management Presentation, February 28, 2023, Bowman City Hall, 5:30 PM
Important Meeting Dates
Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –February , 2023, 9:00 AM
Adjourn
Rick Braaten
Commissioner
(701) 279-5530
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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
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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
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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
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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
Lynn Brackel
Commissioner
(701) 523-3749
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Lynn was elected to the County Commission in 2008. He graduated from Dickinson State University in 1966 with a music degree and taught band and chorus for 12 years. Lynn still enjoys music and has directed the Church Choir for 30 years, Bowman County Community Band for 20 years, and Saxy Brass for 20 years. Lynn owned a plumbing business and served the Southwest North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota areas for over 30 years. He has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Other Offices Held:
- Bowman County Zoning Board
- Southwest Multi-County Correction Center Board of Directors
- Yesterday’s Farmers Treasurer
- Dakota Territory Collectors Car Club
- Bowman Lutheran Worship 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)