February 1, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Board of Ward County Commissioners

February 1, 2011

 

The regular meeting of the Ward County Commissioner was called to order by Chairman Gruenberg at 9:00 a.m. with Comms. Fjeldahl, Christianson, Erickson, and Nybakken present.  Also present were Highway Engineer, Dana Larsen, States Attorney Roza Larson, and Auditor/Treasurer Smestad.

 

Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the agenda with additions or corrections. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2011 regular meeting.  Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Smestad presented the bills. Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approved the 2011 Social Welfare bills of $33,829.02 and the regular bills totaling $161,907.25. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Building Supervisor, Ron Overly appeared. Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to accept the bid from Overhead Door Co of Minot in the amount of $4590.00 for purchase and installation of a garage door for the Jail. Roll call: Comm. Christianson, Erickson, Nybakken, and Gruenberg voted yes and Comm. Fjeldahl voted no; motion carried.

Highway Engineer, Dana Larsen appeared. Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Christianson to approve the cost share repairs on a culvert replacement for the 2010 FEMA site within Afton Township.  Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the resolution with Asphalt Zipper Inc. for lease/purchase of the mill machine for the Highway Department.  Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Executive Director of the Minot Commission on Aging, Roger Reich appeared. Roger invited the Commissioners to participate in the upcoming Mayors for Meals day on March 23, 2011.

 

Sheriff, Steve Kukowski appeared to request purchasing a replacement vehicle for a 2007 Ford Expedition involved in an accident and totaled by insurance. Cost of a new vehicle is $29,233 plus $1,600 to install all emergency equipment. The insurance will cover $22,475.  Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the request to purchase a replacement vehicle. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Captain, Bob Barnard appeared. Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Erickson to purchase four new cameras in the Courthouse, a DVR, and Cable plus the relocation of the DVR in the amount of $6,775.95 with the funds to be paid from the Commissioners Contingency Fund.  Roll call: Comm. Fjeldahl, Erickson, and Gruenberg voted yes, and Comm. Christianson and Nybakken voted no. Motion carried.

 

Emergency Management Manager, Alan Reynolds appeared.  Al presented information about preparing for the potential of flooding. All this information can be found on the Ward County web site under the Emergency Management Department. (www.co.ward.nd.us/emergency-management/)

 

Director of Tax Equalization Mike Vendsel appeared.   Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the following applications for abatement and/or correction of errors of assessments:

 

The following properties have withdrawn a condo declaration and are now taxed under a single parcel number:

 

The following properties are now owned by a tax exempt entity:

 

The following home is owned by an active farmer and is tax exempt:

 

The following have submitted documents and qualify for the two year new construction exemption:

 

The following properties no longer qualify for the two year exemption:

 

The property owner qualifies for the five year geo-thermal exemption from 2009-2013:

 

The following property no longer qualifies for the wheelchair exemption:

 

The property owner qualifies for the blind exemption:

 

The following qualify for disabled veteran exemption:

Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

  Vendsel presented the plats recommended for approval by the Ward County Planning Commission. Motion by Comm. Fjeldahl, 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: Darwin and Nancy Strand, Outlot 3 of NE Section 7-154-81 (New Prairie Township). Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Smestad then presented items to the Board.

 

Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to receive and file the following correspondence: SWCA – Environmental assessment; NDACo – membership dues & cards; Bremer Insurance – Flood Insurance Protection; Crowley & Fleck – Enbridge & Bakken pipelines (2 supplemental filings); Kari Heringer – Attendant Care.  Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to receive and file and to send a letter in support of HB1009 per the request of the ND State Fair for premium dollars and bond payment. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to cancel checks outstanding at least one year. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the County Deed for Sawyer Property sold at private sale:

Rev. L.D. Marchner                    Cassadays Addn to Saywer                   $4,400.00

SW110041000040                      N2 Lot 5 All Lot 4 Blk 10           

Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Fjeldahl to approve the County Deed for Kenmare Properties sold at private sale:

KM000011600127                      Original Kenmare Exc N40’ of E 70’        $200.00

Kenmare City                            Lot 12 Blk 16 Kenmare City

 

KM000006070040                      Tolleys Plat Lot 4 Blk 7                          $200.00

Kenmare City                            Kenmare City

 

KM180090200020                      Tolleys Rwy Addn Lot 2 Blk 2                 $200.00

Kenmare City                            Kenmare City

 

KM200061000030                      Tolleys Plat Lot 3 Blk 10                                    $200.00

Kenmare City                            Kenmare City

Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to accept the awarded Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $78,784.00 to purchase Ice/Water Search and Rescue equipment and authorize the Chairman to sign. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Erickson that the sole source for purchasing the equipment qualified in the guidelines of the Homeland Security Grant be Adventure Divers. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the Sunday Event Permit for VFW (Feb. 6^th) and the Raffle permits for North Plains PTA and Habitat for Humanity. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Christianson to approve the 2011 contracts with Lake County Historical Society and Makoti Threshers. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Erickson to authorize the Chairman to sign the Cropland Deduction Notice for the County owned land near the roadway to the Rice Lake lagoon. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to authorize the Auditor/Treasurer to sign the Rath & Mehrer terms of engagement for the 2010 Audit.  Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson that the following payroll amendments be approved: Patrick Luks – Sheriff’s Department – Correctional Officer (Level 16). Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.

 

At 11:09 a.m., with no further business, the meeting was adjourned.    

 

ACCEPTED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.    

s/ Jerome Gruenberg

Chairman, Ward County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

s/ Devra Smestad

Auditor/Treasurer, Ward County