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JULY 3, 2012 REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMinutes of the Board of Ward County Commissioners
July 3, 2012
The regular meeting of the Ward County Commission was called to order by Chairman Fjeldahl at 9:02 a.m. with Comms. Gruenberg, Erickson, Christianson and Nybakken present. Also present were Highway Engineer Dana Larsen, States Attorney Roza Larson, and Auditor/Treasurer Devra Smestad.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson. To approve the agenda with additions or corrections. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve the minutes from the June 19, 2012 regular meeting and board of equalization meeting, and the June 26, 2012 Special Building Space Needs meeting. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Smestad presented the bills. Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to approve the 2012 Social Welfare bills of $40,182.32 and the regular bills totaling $211,824.56.
Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Highway Engineer Dana Larsen appeared to provide update on The 55th Street Northeast Bypass Project and the Emergency Road Repair with FEMA.
Flood Recovery Coordinator Jason Zimmerman appeared. Zimmerman provided a written administration agreement between Ward County and Souris Basin Planning Council. Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Christianson to approve the written administration agreement for the CDBG recovery funds with Souris Basin Planning Council. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Christianson to approve the CDBG Pre-Agreement for Property Acquisition and Demolition activities related to the 2011 Flood Event. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Motion to amend made by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg, that a cap of 5.2 million be placed on the amount of funds to be used from the GO Bond towards home acquisitions, with reimbursement of the GO Bond from the CDBG funds when they become available. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Director of Tax Equalization Mike Vendsel appeared. Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to approve applications for abatement and/or correction of errors of assessments:
The following properties require adjustment to reflect current condition after 2011 flood:
The following properties require adjustment to reflect tax exempt status:
The following property is no longer tax exempt and requires adjustment to reflect the change:
The following have submitted documents and qualify for the two year new construction exemption:
The following properties exemptions have been removed:
The following has submitted documents and qualify for the disabled veteran’s exemption:
The following has submitted documents and qualify for the homestead credit exemption:
Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Vendsel presented special use permit for truck and equipment repair and four mobile homes for William Johnson and Deloury Industries at SW Section 35-159-88, Baden Township. Two of the mobile homes are to be used as offices and two as living quarters for the employees. Motion to amend made by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to approve the special use permit from July 3, 2012 to June 30, 2017; a new special use application must be completed for consideration and approval after that date. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to approve the variance application submitted by Jerry Taft for the following described property: Lot 50 Country Club Acres, Harrison Township. The variance goes with the lot if sold. Roll call: All voted yes; motion carried
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to approve plat request by Dakota Land and Cattle for Bakers Point Subdivision, being an unplatted portion of the SE of Section 8-156-84, Kirkelie Township. Roll call vote on the motion: Comms. Christianson, Nybakken, Erickson, Gruenberg voted yes, Comms. Fjeldahl voted no; motion carried
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to approve the following plat applications for:
Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Sheriff Steve Kukowski appeared. Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve a budget amendment to increase the Sheriff’s account 011-5901-420-40-19 (radio, uniform & service) in the amount of $8,000 with the grant money received from Enbridge ($1,000); CP Railroad ($4,000) and BNSF Railroad ($3,000) for protective equipment. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Auditor/Treasurer Devra Smestad presented items to the Board.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to receive and file the following correspondences: ND Dept. of Commerce – Childcare Grant Program; Garrison Diversion – Grant Program; ND Dept. of Agriculture – Disposal of pesticides; NDDOT – Guidelines for constructing along state highway system, Soliciting comments on slide repair, proposed enhanced turn lanes highway 2 and roadway improvements between Williston and Surrey; ND State Water Commission – Proposed water permit; ND Dept. of Health – Minot Solid Waste Facility; City of Minot – Zone change and annexations; KARR Tuckpointing – Free Inspection; SWCA – Environmental Assessments (3); Sue Bergan – Email to Comm. Erickson regarding Historical Society. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Comm. Christianson requested correspondence from ND Dept. of Commerce regarding Childcare Grant Program be referred to Social Services for their next meeting and correspondence from Garrison Diversion Grant Program be referred to Dana Larsen for review and possible action.
Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to approve the application for 2012 liquor license to the Minot Gun Club. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Erickson, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to recognize the Minot Area Youth Sportsman’s Club as a public spirited organization and to approve their approve application for a raffle permit for Minot Area Youth Sportsman’s Club as a spirited organization. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Gruenberg, seconded by Comm. Christianson to approve an application for site authorization for Minot Junior Golf Association Inc. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Nybakken to receive and file NDCCA Standing Committee correspondence. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Smestad advised Coroner Stephen C. Stripe MD was not able to attend the meeting and requests to be added to the next commissioners meeting to present his findings, regarding body transportation to Bismarck, Cool-Pak Morgue Cooler and hiring of death investigator. Sheriff Kukowski appeared. Installation of a cooler in the mass casualty trailer would not be possible due to condensation causing the trailer to rust. Kukowski also spoke to the coroner in Bismarck and was able to identify only one county that delivers bodies using a truck with a topper. Kukowski confirmed body transformation fees in the state are around $700. Moved by Comm. Fjeldahl, seconded by Comm. Gruenberg to refer body transportation, purchase of Morgue Cooler and hiring of death investigator to City/County Liaison Committee for their recommendation. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Comm. Nybakken, seconded by Comm. Christianson to table until the next regular commissioners meeting the Next Generation 9-1-1 agreement amendment until projected state revenue base is identified. Roll: all voted yes; motion carried.
Smestad asked for 2013 budget input. Budget schedule discussed and input provided.
Moved by Comm. Christianson, seconded by Comm. Erickson to approve the following payroll amendments: Marvin Wierenga – Court Security Officer – Level 13, Jason Meagher – Equipment Operator – Level 18, Kristina Epperson – Social Worker III – Level 23, Jenna M Braunagel – Temporary Emergency SW III – Level 23, Catherine Donald – Administrative Assistant I – Level 14, Lacey B Hein – Social Worker III – Level 23, Amber Turnquest – Highway Department – Level 28. Roll call: all voted yes; motion carried.
Smestad inquired on purchase of laptop computers for commissioners. Commissioners advised they will review at budget time.
Reminder Building Space Needs meeting is at 9:00 a.m. on July 10, 2012
At 11:06 a.m., with no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED THIS 17th DAY OF JULY, 2012.
s/ John Fjeldahl –Chairman, Ward County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: s/ Devra Smestad - Auditor/Treasurer, Ward County
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