OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on April 2, 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.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Dustin Young was scheduled for 10 AM but is not able to attend the meeting as scheduled. The Joint Resolution with the City of Scranton regarding zoning authority needs to be added. Abrahamson moved to approve the agenda. Jeffers seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following April 2, 2024 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Janikowski seconding the motion upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Janikowski moved to approve the March 19, 2024, minutes with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Buchmann moved to approve the special meeting minutes from March 28, 2024 with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

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

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

Discussion was held on the approval of an RFP for grant Administrative Services for the Jesco Apartments Remodel Project. Only one bid was received, therefore we will need approval from CDBG Program Staff before moving forward.

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone Director, Shonda Schwartz, met to request funds for the Family Fair event. Buchmann moved to approve $750 from State Aid for the event. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Bowman County Tax Director, Jodi Freier, gave an update on her office.

City of Bowman representatives Lyn James and Peggy Allen and Shannon Hewson and Rylan Limesand, Brosz Engineering, met to inform commissioners about the city’s Water Storage Replacement Project and invited them to attend the public input meeting regarding the project on April 2, 2024, 5:15 PM at City Hall.

Bowman County States Attorney, Andrew Weiss, joined the meeting. He presented a Scrivener’s Affidavit to Correct Legal Description. Buchmann moved to correct an erroneous legal description on a county deed by the Scrivener’s Affidavit. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes Motion carried.

Scott Jansen, Jeremy Spaeth, APEX, met to present documents on roadway evaluation and proposed improvements. Also present, Bowman County Road Superintendent, Shane Biggs, Bowman County State’s Attorney, Andrew Weiss, and Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering. Other guests present: Chad Njos, Kenny and Mary Abrahamson. Janikowski asked Jansen on the record if the documents presented were APEX turning in the pre-construction report. Jansen stated they were not; they were for informational purposes.

Star Township representatives, Dave Anderson, Wes Andrews, Jay Soreide, and Ernest Schober met to discuss a road project in their township and inquired if the county could provide financial assistance with the project. Project cost is projected to be $160,000.  Abrahamson moved to approve eighty percent of the cost ($128,000) with the funds coming from BLM. Buchmann 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, Brosz Engineering met to discuss road projects. Discussion was held on the Minnehaha Structure Replacement Project. Keith Fraase from Lane Enterprises presented information on an aluminum box culvert alternate.  Jeffers moved to use the aluminum box culvert structure for the Minnehaha Structure Replacement Project. Janikowski seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes, except Abrahamson, who abstained from voting. Motion carried. Discussion was held on bids received for the Minnehaha Structure Replacement Project. Buchmann moved to accept the Alternate B bid from Young Gun Construction. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes, except Abrahamson who abstained from voting. Motion carried. Abrahamson moved to approve the Request for Materials from Fischbein Township for the purchase of 2,000 cy 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. Buchmann moved to approve the Request for Materials from Shawn Pierce for the purchase of 300 cy of gravel with Pierce being responsible for 100% of the cost and also will be required to follow Bowman County Planning and Zoning setback regulations. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Buchmann moved to adopt the joint resolution from the City of Scranton which will transfer the County’s zoning authority to the City of Scranton. Janikowski seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

At 12:46 PM Janikowski moved to adjourn the meeting. Jeffers 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, APRIL 16, 2024 –  9:00 AM

AGENDA

Call to order Chairman Braaten

Pledge of Allegiance – Prayer – Fr. Greg Hizendeger

Swearing In of New Deputy Treasurer

Consideration for Approval

1. Agenda
2. Vouchers
3. April 2, 2024 Minutes
4. Election Inspector Appointment Resolution

Unfinished Business

1. 1. Approval of RFP, Grant Administrative Services, Jesco Apartments Remodel Project

New Business

Scheduled Appointments Made in Advance

9:30 AM    Penny Nester, NDSU Extension

10:00         Frank Eberle, Bowman County Sheriff

10:30         Adelaide, Amor, Gem, Marion, Nebo Townships

11:00         Shane Biggs, Bowman County Highway Superintendent

      Break for Lunch                                                                                           

1:15 PM    Scott Jansen, Jeremy Spaeth, APEX

2:30           Dustin Young, Southwest Art Gallery & Science Center

      Elected Officials Office Updates & Other

Public Notices

The Commission have been invited to attend the following:

Important Meeting Dates

• Next Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting –May 7, 2024, 9:00 AM

Adjourn