OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on September 16, 2025, 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 Terry Bagley shared a prayer.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Trane will be coming in at 1:15 PM to give an update on our heating and air system and BCVSO Laci Coates will be coming in at 1:30 PM to give an update on the veterans wall project. Abrahamson moved to approve the agenda. Miller seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following September 16, 2025, vouchers were approved by a motion made by Miller, with Janikowski seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Janikowski moved to approve the September 2, 2025, minutes with Miller seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Buchmann moved to approve the electrical bid from Tiger Electric of $38,163.28 for the Jesco Apartments Rehabilitation Project. It was the only bid that was received. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Abrahamson informed the board that the Southwest Multi-County Correctional Center needs sewer and water work as well as a new camera system. Total project cost is estimated to be $1,067,000 with Bowman County’s portion to be $68,501. It was decided to table until the next meeting.

NDSU Extension Agent, Penny Nester met to introduce Elise Anderson, NDSU Extension Administrative Assistant/4-H Coordinator. Nester also gave an update on the Fair Board’s decision to move the dates of the fair.

Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle gave an update on his office.

State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss joined the meeting.

Dakota Territory Car Club met to discuss their Gaming Site Authorization that was submitted. List of guests present on file in the auditor’s office. Miller moved to approve the site authorization. Buchmann seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Miller, yes; Buchmann, no; Abrahamson, no; Janikowski, no; Braaten, no. Motion failed. The application is denied.

Bowman County Fair Board gave an update on changing the dates of the fair. It will be the weekend of August 9, 2026.

Josh Hetland, Bowman County Weed Control Officer, informed the board that he will be buying chemical for use next year.

Bowman and Talbot Township members met to discuss maintenance on 144^th Ave SW, east of Bowman, between highways 85 and 12. Buchmann moved to approve the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreements for 144^th Ave SW between the County and Bowman and Talbot Townships. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Shane Biggs and Lucas Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met to discuss road projects. Doerr presented Change Order #1 for the 2025 County Wide Chip Seal Project for a decrease of $17,888.74. Janikowski moved to approve the change order, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. Doerr also presented Application for Payment #1 from Asphalt Preservation Company for $642,284.06 for the 2025 County Wide Chip Seal Project.

Andrew Vlasak, Tim Olson, and Clint Wolf from Trane met to present the courthouse engineering study and HVAC upgrade proposal. Also present, Bowman County Maintenance Manager, Don Conant. More discussion to follow at next meeting.

BCVSO, Laci Coates, gave an update on her office and the Veterans Wall Project. She presented an estimate for the new flagpole installation in the amount of $3,994. Janikowski moved to approve up to $3,994 and pay from BLM funds. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Buchmann moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office and Bowman County regarding election equipment. Miller seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

At 3:34 PM Janikowski moved to adjourn the meeting, with Miller 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, October 7, 2025
9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer- Ed Kvaale

Consideration for Approval

1. 1. Agenda
   2. Vouchers
   3. September 16, 2025 Minutes
   4. September 2025 Treasurer’s Report – Daily Cash Settlements/Bank Reconciliation Report
   5. September 2025 Month-End BLM Report
   6. September 2025 Recorder/Sheriff Fee Collection Reports

Unfinished Business

1. 1. TRANE, HVAC Upgrade Proposal
   2. SWMCCC, Sewer, Water, & Cameras

New Business

1. 1. Gravel Crushing Bid
   2. County Liquor License Resolution
   3. State Fair Delegate
   4. Resolution Supporting the Future Interstate Feasibility Study for Heartland Expressway, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, and a Portion of Ports-To-Plains High Priority Corridors
   5. Resolution Supporting the Future Interstate Highway Formula Program
   6. Resolution Supporting Future Interstate Designation for Heartland Expressway, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, and a Portion of Ports-To-Plains High Priority Corridors and Numbering Future Interstate Segments
   7. Engagement for Legal Representation, Cooperative Legal Services

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:50  AM   Unorganized Township Budget Hearing

10:00         2026 Budget Hearing

10:30         Sweetwater Golf Course

10:45         Little Missouri Special

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Road Superintendent     

            Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

• Public Notices

• Important Meeting Dates

• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –October 21, 2025, 9:00 AM

Adjourn