Notices
BURN RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE:
WHEREAS, Bowman County, North Dakota is experiencing conditions favorable for wildfires (drought conditions, high winds, lower humidity’s, significant fuel supplies, spotty rainfall, etc.); and
WHEREAS, Bowman County, North Dakota has already experienced rural fires as of this date; and
WHEREAS, the impact of these fires could threaten health, well-being and safety of the citizens of Bowman County; and
WHEREAS, all available resources remain committed to protecting life and property from these fires; and
WHEREAS, the cost of response, inordinate equipment wear and fire damages may be in excess of county resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of the Bowman County Commissioners declare a burn restriction on open burning, fireworks, garbage piles and pits in Bowman County, effective as of this date. The only allowed exception to this restriction is the responsible use of gas grills, used at a safe distance from combustible materials. This restriction will be in effect when the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Index rating is in the High, Very High or Extreme category and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Bowman County, North Dakota. The daily Rangeland Fire Index can be found at the following website: https://ndresponse.gov/burn-ban-restrictions-fire-danger-maps
This restriction also includes the incorporated cities in Bowman County.
ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WILLFULLY VIOLATES THE BURN RESTRICTION IS GUILTY OF A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR (NDCC 37-17.1-10): MAXIMUM SENTENCES OF 30 DAYS IN JAIL AND A $1500 FINE.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to North Dakota Century Code Section 57-09-02, 57-11-01, and 57-12-01 that all Bowman County townships and cities will meet for their annual equalization meetings at dates, times, and places according to the following schedule:
TOWNSHIPS/CITY DATE TIME PLACE
Bowman City April 1st 3:30 PM Bowman City Hall
Gascoyne City April 15th 5:00 PM Scranton City Hall
Rhame City April 15th 6:30 PM Rhame City Hall
Scranton City April 14th 7:00 PM Scranton City Hall
All Township Equalization Meetings will be in the Courthouse Commissioner Room
Adelaide Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Amor Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Bowman Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Boyesen Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Buena Vista Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Fischbein Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Gascoyne Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Gem Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Goldfield Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Grain Belt Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Grand River Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Haley Township April 8th 10:00 AM
Ladd Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Langberg Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Marion Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Minnehaha Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Nebo Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Rhame Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Scranton Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Star Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Stillwater Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Sunny Slope Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Talbot Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Whiting Township April 8th 2:00 PM
Unorganized Townships June 3rd 10:00 AM Courthouse Commissioner’s Room
Bowman County June 3rd 10:15 AM Courthouse Commissioner’s Room
EACH TAXPAYER has the right to appear before such boards for a review of their property assessments as determined by the office of the County Director of Equalization.
If you have questions, please contact the County Director of Tax Equalization at 701-523-3129.
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)