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December 21, 2010 Regular meeting minutesMinutes of the Board of Ward County Commissioners
December 21, 2010
The regular meeting of the Ward County Commissioner was called to order by Chairman Gruenberg at 9:00 a.m. with Comms. Fjeldahl, Christianson, and Nybakken present. Also present were Engineer Dana Larsen, States Attorney Roza Larson, and Auditor/Treasurer Smestad.
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the agenda with additions. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2010 regular meeting. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Smestad then presented the bills and added a bill from NRG in the amount of $2697.50. Jason Blowers, IT Administrator appeared for comment. Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the 2010 Social Welfare bills of $9,083.95, 2010 Human Service bills of $64,537.89 and the regular bills totaling $593,287.32. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Sheriff Vern Erck then appeared. Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken that the Sheriff’s Department be authorized to accept the bid from Westlie Motors for 2 Ford Expeditions in the amount of $29,388.00 per vehicle, and 1 Ford Crown Victoria in the amount of $24,778.00. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Sheriff Erck then bid farewell to the Board and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work for Ward County.
John Pietsch, Chairman of the Ward County Water Resource Board then appeared with a 2010 Annual Report on Water Resource Board activities throughout the year and their plans for 2011.
At 9:31 a.m., Chairman Gruenberg opened a public hearing regarding Recovery Zone Facilty Bonds for IRET Properties. Brian Osowski of Osowski Business Consulting appeared.
At 9:33 a.m., Chairman Gruenberg closed the public hearing.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the Recovery Bond Resolution for IRET Properties Projects not to exceed $5,500,000. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Director of Tax Equalization Mike Vendsel appeared along with Kevin Ternes, City of Minot. Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Christianson to approve the 12 applications for abatement and/or correction of errors of assessments; the 4 properties were replatted in 2010 and required corrections; the 2 properties that qualify for two year exemption; the 2 properties that have a 2nd owners and need the two year exemption removed; the 2 properties for disabled veteran exemption needs to be removed; the 2 properties that qualify for disabled veteran exemption; and the property that qualifies for homestead credit exemption. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the following plat application as recommended by the Township Board and Water Resource Board: Action Realtors, Golden Acres Subdivision of Outlot 5, Sec 18-154-81 (New Prairie Township). Roll call: all voted yes: motion carried.
Carolyn Woolf, Court Administrator appeared. Moved by Com. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to authorize Woolf to apply for a Court Facilities Grant to cover 75% of remodeling costs for the Clerk of Court office. Roll call: all voted yes, motion carried.
The Board then briefly discussed building space needs. The next Building Space Needs meeting will be held on January 11th, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Room.
Smestad then presented items to the Board.
Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to receive and file the following correspondence: Isuzu – W-Series truck, NDDES – response to EM Reynold’s letter regarding PW’s, NDPSC – Enbridge Pipelines fillings and public hearing January 20, 2011 in Kenmare, City of Minot – Annexation, Sheriff Erck – Courthouse closure December 20th. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Emergency Manager Al Reynolds appeared regarding the correspondence from NDDES.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to receive and file the monthly reports, including the financial report. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve a duplicate warrant request from John & Brenda Novodvorsky for $178.00. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the following applications for liquor license for 2011:
Applicant Type of License Sundays
B&B FoodServices, Inc dba Speedway Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale no
Grain Hopper Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale yes
The Hunters Den Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale yes
Judy Rice Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale yes
Kenmare Country Club Beer & wine – on & off sale yes
M&S Concessions Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale no
Minot Country Club Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale yes
Minot VFW Post 753 Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale no
Superpumper, Inc Liquor, beer & wine – off sale yes
Wildwood Country Club Liquor, beer & wine – on & off sale yes
Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Chairman Gruenberg noted the following 2011 Commissioner Committee appointments: All Season Arena: Fjeldahl and Christianson; Area Development Corporations: Berthold – Fjeldahl and Gruenberg (alt); DeSour – Gruenberg and Nybakken (alt); Minot – Christianson and Erickson (alt); Kenmare – Fjeldahl and Gruenberg (alt); Makoti – Nybakken and Erickson (alt); Carpio – Erickson and Nybakken (alt); Chamber of Commerce: Nybakken and Christianson (alt); City/County Liaison Committee: Christianson and Nybakken and Fjeldahl (alt); District Court Renovation Committee: Gruenberg and Christianson (alt); General Supervisory Committees: Building and Grounds – Gruenberg and Erickson and Fjeldahl (alt); Emergency Resources Steering Committee – Christianson; Employee Relations – Erickson; Personnel – Christianson and Fjeldahl and Nybakken (alt); Highway Committee – Gruenberg and Fjeldahl and Christianson (alt); Social Service Board: Fjeldahl; Souris Basin Planning Council: Erickson and Nybakken (alt); Ward County Library Board: Erickson; Ward County Planning Commission: Fjeldahl and Nybakken.
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Christianson to receive and file the Chairman’s Committee appointment report. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to appoint the following: Maureen Munch to a three-year term on the Ward County Library Board; Maurice Foley to a three-year term on the Ward County Water Resource Board; Thomas Klein to a three-year term on the Ward County Water Resource Board, Ryan Conklin to a five-year term on the Minot Planning Commission; and Molla Romine to a five-year term on the First District Health Unit Board. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
The Board scheduled interviews for the All Season Arena Board open position for January 4th, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract renewal and authorize the Chairman to sign. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve a request from Kenmare City to purchase the following foreclosed properties:
Original Kenmare Exc N 40’ of E 70” Lot 12 Blk 16 $200.00
Tolleys Railway Addn Lot 2 Blk 2 $200.00
Niederriters Plat Lots 9-12 Blk 32 $200.00
Tolleys Plat Lot 4 Blk 7 $200.00
Tolleys Plat Lot 3 Blk 10 $200.00
Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
The Board then discussed a request from Donnybrook City to purchase a property on the Ward County foreclosure list. Bob Slorby, States Attorney office, appeared for comment.
Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to receive and file a request from Donnybrook City to purchase the foreclosed property on Powers First Addn, South ½ Lot 11 and all Lots 12 and 13 plus the North ½ of Lot 14 Blk 2 for a purchase price of $1000.00. Roll call all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the following year end budget transfers: Road Operations to General Fund - $40,000.00; Gambling Fund to General Fund - $7,500.00; Rice Lake Paving District to Special Assessment District Finance - $433.32; Emerson to General Fund - $.87; General Penalty and Interest to Estimated Taxes - $122.64; Road and Bridge to Road Operations - $395,000.00; Farm to Market to Road Operations - $1,347,584,.09; and to approve the following budget amendments: Increase the State’s Attorney travel account (001-5503-414-6100) by $138.60; Increase the Library Bookmobile account (100-6900-455-8040) by $271,238.97; Increase Weed Contract Services account (170-8033-432-3030) by $80,040.74; and Increase Weed Chemicals account (170-8033-432-4053) by $80,040.74. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to give pre-approval of year-end bills and authorize Smestad to pay at her discretion. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl that the following payroll amendments be approved: Lorrie Eide – Sheriff’s Dept – Patrol Deputy – Level 19; Nicholas Boys – Sheriff’s Dept - Patrol Deputy – Level 19. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
At 10:41 a.m., the Board recessed.
At 10:50 a.m., the Board reconvened with all members present, except Comm. Erickson.
Jon Arntson, Bond Attorney from Arntson and Stewart, PC in Fargo, appeared. After brief discussion, a public hearing was set for December 30th at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Room regarding Recovery Zone Facility Bonds for IRET Properties.
At 11:05 a.m., with no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
s/ Jerome Gruenberg
Chairman, Ward County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
s/ Devra Smestad
Auditor/Treasurer, Ward County
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