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November 3, 2010 Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of the Board of Ward County Commissioners
November 3, 2010
The regular meeting of the Ward County Commission was called to order by Chairman Christianson at 9:00 a.m., with Comms. Fjeldahl, Erickson & Nybakken present. Also present were Auditor/Treasurer Devra Smestad, Engineer Dana Larsen, and State’s Attorney Roza Larson.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the agenda with additions. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2010 regular meeting and October 28, 2010 Special Meeting. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Smestad presented the bills. Motion by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the 2010 Social Welfare bills of $37,245.07and the following regular bills totaling $219,206.17. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Engineer Dana Larsen appeared. Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the purchase of testing equipment for the Highway Department. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl approved to have KLJ complete a pavement analysis and provide recommendations on CR 9 North of State Highway 23. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Per a Ward County policy adopted in 1989, Nedrose Township requested assistance for repairs on two bridge structures. Motion by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the assistance of Nedrose Township in the costs associated with the repairs already made on a bridge. The approximate cost to Ward County will be $7,000. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve assistance to Nedrose Township in the costs associated with the repairs on a bridge damaged by recent flooding. The approximate cost to Ward County will be $20,000. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the projects listed on the 2011-2012 Federal Aid Program as presented by NDDOT. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Comm. Gruenberg joined the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Motion by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Erickson to receive and file correspondence from Rodney Kennedy concerning County Road 8 near Foxholm. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Brian Osowski of Osowski Business Consulting appeared. Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to adopt a resolution relating to the IRET Properties project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act and approval for a public hearing during the December 7, 2010 regular Ward County Commissioner meeting. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Gruenberg, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to adopt a resolution relating to the Forward Building Investments, LLC project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act and approval for a public hearing during the December 7, 2010 regular Ward County Commissioner meeting. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to adopt a resolution relating to the Minot Commercial Properties, LLC – E&P Wireline Project and approval for a public hearing during the December 7, 2010 regular Ward County Commissioner meeting. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Erickson to adopt a resolution relating to the Minot Commercial Properties, LLC – Schlumberger Project and approval for a public hearing during the December 7, 2010 regular Ward County Commissioner meeting. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Emergency Manager Al Reynolds appeared. Motion by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Erickson to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Homeland Security Grant Acceptance. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Al Reynolds also provided additional information on the 2009/2010 Flood Disaster FEMA projects, a 2004 Winter Storm Audit notification, and the need for Ward County residents to think about winter preparedness, especially while traveling.
Director of Tax Equalization Mike Vendsel appeared. Moved by Comm. Gruenberg, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the following application for abatement and/or correction of errors of assessment: Travis Marsland MI27A810000040, increase 2010 true and full value from $0 to $29,100, property no longer owned by tax exempt entity; Christopher Orr HA190340000240, Remove the disabled veteran credit on property for 2010, new owner does not qualify; Samuel Dixon MI150490100010, owner qualifies for disabled veteran’s credit at 80% level for 2008, 2009, and 2010; Lucille Schieve AF020030000180, owner qualifies for homestead credit for 2009 and 2010, qualifies for 80% in 2009 and 100% in 2010. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Vendsel presented the plats recommended for approval by the Ward County Planning Commission. Motion by Comm. Gruenberg, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the following plat application as recommended by the Township Board, the Water Resource Board and the Ward County Planning Commission: Jerome Walsh for Outlot 6 of NE, Section 30-156-82 (McKinley Township); Eric and Amanda Neshem for Outlot 1 of NENE, Section 18-155-85 (Des Lacs Township); Chad Thompson on behalf of Myron Thompson for Country Club Acres 2nd addn to the City of Minot being Lots 9,10, &17 Country Club Acres (Proposal #2 was approved). Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Auditor/Treasurer Devra Smestad appeared. Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Erickson to receive and file the following correspondence: SWCA - environmental assessment; NDPSC – cancelation of hearing; NDDOT – roadway improvement near Donnybrook; Public Hearing Notice regarding 55th St E project. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to approve the Quit Claim Deeds on tax foreclosed properties sold and redeemed by the following owners:
Name of Purchaser Description
Fred Lorenzen & Marlynn Lehman MA020030000000 SW Sec 2-155-86 Mandan Township
Patrick J & Sandi K Galvin NE260240000160 Sunny Slope Addn Lot 16 Sec 26-155-82 Nedrose Twp
Patrick J & Sandi K Galvin NE260240000170 Sunny Slope Addn Lot 17 Sec 26-155-82 Nedrose Twp
Franklin J & Pamela R Smith KM000010700030 Original Kenmare L3 BLk 7 Kenmare City
Franklin J & Pamela R Smith KM000010100060 Original Kenmare W2 of L5 and all of L6 Blk 1 Kenmare Cty
Roy E Hiller Living Trust MI192130000550 Lenox Park Addn Lot 55 Minot City
Josephine Miller SR240990000030 Olt 3 of E2NW Sec 24-154-82 Sundre Twp
Name of Purchaser Description Price and Terms
David P & Jeanne M Cox KM000012000090 Northwood Heights 2nd Lot 9 Kenmare City $1,050.00-cash
David P & Jeanne M Cox KM000012000100 Northwood Heights 2nd Lot 10 Kenmare City $1,050.00-cash
P E Fusion, LLC KM200062700120 Tolleys Plat Lot 12 Blk 27 Kenmare City $8,500.00-cash
Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Auditor/Treasurer Smestad requested that the date for Department Head Evaluations be set before December 1, 2010. After some discussion, evaluations will be on November 30, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room.
Motion by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl that the following payroll amendments be approved: Dorothy Hall – Social Services – Temporary Hourly SW III – (Level 21); Sean Kasson – State’s Attorney’s – Assistant Attorney – (Level 24); Peter LaRue – Sheriff’s Department – Correctional Officer – (Level 14); Kathryn Stephens – Social Services – Temporary Hourly SW III – (Level 21); Nykol Wahlberg – Social Services – Temporary Hourly SW III – (Level 21). Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
At 10:39 a.m., with no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED THIS 16th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2010.
s/ Bruce I. Christianson
Chairman, Ward County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
s/ Devra Smestad
Auditor/Treasurer, Ward County
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