Billings County, ND

Thu Sep 17, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

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Tue Oct 6, 2026

Billings County Commission

Thu Oct 15, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

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Thu Nov 5, 2026

Billings County Commission

Thu Nov 19, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

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Thu Dec 3, 2026

Billings County Commission

Thu Dec 17, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Billings County Redistricting Board

Redistricting Board presents proposed five-commissioner district map

The Billings County Redistricting Board will hold a public hearing to present and receive comment on a proposed map redrawing County Commission districts from three to five. The plan, based on the 2020 Census population of 945, aims for districts of roughly 189 residents each. The Board will consider population equality, contiguity, compactness, and precinct effects, and will accept written comments through August 29, 2026.

Presenting draft commissioner district map with five proposed districts (populations: District 1–173, District 2–184, District 3–214, District 4–181, District 5–193)
Public hearing August 17, 7:00 PM in Medora; written comments accepted through August 29
Districts must meet statutory criteria including population equality, contiguity, compactness, and precinct implications
Transition from three to five commissioners approved by voters at the 2026 Primary Election
Background: 2020 Census population 945; ideal district population ~189 (plus/minus 10% range: 170–208)

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BILLINGS COUNTY REDISTRICTING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Billings County Redistricting Board will hold a public hearing to present and receive public comment on the proposed plan to redraw County Commission districts following the County’s transition from three (3) to five (5) commissioners. Members of the public may also submit alternative district plans for consideration. August 17 — 7:00 PM — Billings County Commission Room, Medora What will be presented: The Board will present a draft commissioner district map and accompanying population data showing proposed boundaries for five commissioner districts. The presentation will explain how the proposed plan meets statutory criteria, including population equality, contiguity, compactness, and precinct implications. Background: Redistricting follows the federal decennial census and North Dakota Century Code Chapter 11-07. Billings County’s 2020 Census population is 945. Transitioning from three to five commissioners results in an ideal district population of approximately 189 residents per commissioner (945 ÷ 5). Current district populations (Census 2020) are: • District 1 — 325 • District 2 — 321 • District 3 — 299 Items the Board will consider: • Population equality • Township and section lines to preserve contiguity • Compactness and regularity of district shape • Current and planned development and subdivisions • Effects on voting precincts and election administration How to comment: • In person: Publi …

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Tue Aug 4, 2026

Billings County Commission

Fri Jul 31, 2026

Billings County Commission

Billings County Commission to consider Total Burn Ban Resolution

The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting on July 31, 2026. The body will address a Total Burn Ban Resolution dated July 30, 2026.

Total Burn Ban Resolution

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Notice of Special Commission meeting July 31, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting July 31, 2026 at 9am at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commission Meeting by phone for the following: Total Burn Ban Resolution Dated July 30, 2026 Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Wed Jul 29, 2026

Billings County Commission

County to prepare 2027 budget at special meeting

The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to prepare the 2027 county budget. No other items are on the agenda.

2027 Billings County Budget Preparation

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Billings County Special Commission Meeting July 29, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ room at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 for the following: - 2027 Billings County Budget Preparation Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Tue Jul 21, 2026

Billings County Redistricting Board

Billings County Redistricting Board to review county maps

The Billings County Redistricting Board will meet to review county maps. The board intends to work on a redistricting plan for the county.

Review of county maps
Development of Billings County redistricting plan

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Notice of Change of Special Redistricting Meeting The Billings County Redistricting Board will meet Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7pm at the Billings County Courthouse Commission Room for the following: Review County Maps and work on redistricting plan for Billings County. Dated July 20, 2026 Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Thu Jul 16, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Billings County Redistricting Board

Billings County Redistricting Board to hold organizational meeting

The Billings County Redistricting Board will meet to organize the board and appoint an At-Large Member.

Organization of the board
Appointment of At-Large Member

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Billings County Redistricting Board Organizational Meeting July 16, 2026 The Billings County Redistricting board will hold an organizational meeting at the Billings County Courthouse Commission Room at 7:00pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026 for the following: - Organization of the board - Appointment of At-Large Member Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Wed Jul 15, 2026

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

✓ Decided: Fire district switches supplemental insurance providers

The Billings County Rural Fire District board voted to not renew with Provident Supplemental Insurance and to begin new coverage with Hartford Supplemental Insurance, represented by BreeAnn Hauck of Farmers Union Insurance. The board also approved the June 2026 minutes with corrections, a pledge report from 1st State Bank, and the financial statement and bill payments. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved June 2026 minutes with corrections (all present in favor)
Approved switching supplemental insurance from Provident to Hartford, effective end of month (all present in favor)
Approved pledge report from 1st State Bank (all present in favor)
Approved financial statement and paid bills (all present in favor)

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BCRFPD Monthly Board Meeting July 15th, 2026 Fairfield Rural Hall Present: President Jon Klym, Vice President Brian Buckman, Secretary, Corey Simnioniw, board members Sandy Baertsch, Dwayne Shypkoski, Kasey Malkowski, Don Fulton, Fire Chief Kyle Shockley, Assistant Fire Chief Cody Armbrust. Absent: Also present: JuiyeReis Meeting called to order June 2026 minutes were reviewed, corrected reference of April Minutes to May Minutes, corrected typo Malkowski, with corrections Kasey Malkowski made a motion to approve, Don Fulton seconded, all present members were in favor. Old Business: Kyle shared follow up answers from BreeAnn Hauck (with Farmers Union Insurance) to our questions following her presentation last month for Hartford Supplemental Insurance. Discussion followed with a consensus that BreeAnn is already showing to be a much better agent in terms of follow up and providing clarity on details of what the supplemental insurance covers or does not cover. Her representation and the very little differences in coverage, made it favorable to switch providers when the current coverage term ends this month. Corey Simnioniw made a motion to not renew with Provident Supplemental Insurance at the end of the month and begin new coverage with Hartford Supplemental Insurance represented by BreeAnn Hauck with Farmers Union Insurance. Brian Buckman seconded, all present members were in favor. ¢ Payment from the ND Forest Service Grant awarded is expected any day now. ¢ Kyle will …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission reviews 2027 budget, pipeline permits, and I-94 truck parking grant

The Billings County Commission will discuss road issues with Pat Lavelle, consider tax and zoning matters including ARW and pipeline permits, and hear the SWDHU budget from Sherri Adams. The commission will also review department budget requests for 2027 and consider a Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution and a letter of support for an NDDOT INFRA Grant for the I-94 truck parking expansion project. Other actions include approving vouchers, correspondence, and committee assignments.

Pat Lavelle – road issues
Tax & zoning / ARW & pipeline permits
Sherri Adams – SWDHU budget
Review department 2027 budget requests
Letter of Support for NDDOT INFRA Grant I-94 truck parking expansion

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Western Heritage Arena, enacts total burn ban

The Billings County Commission approved the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation's Western Heritage Arena with conditions, including weed and dust control plans. A total burn ban was enacted due to extreme drought and fire risk. The board also set special event security rates, changed an EMS position to paramedic, and tabled an industrial water depot ordinance for further review.

Approved Western Heritage Arena (120x240) with conditions (unanimous)
Enacted total burn ban Resolution 2026-15 (unanimous)
Set special event security rate: $325/officer for 4 hrs, $50/hr after (unanimous)
Changed vacant EMS position from AEMT to paramedic (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 2026-13 Multi-County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
Approved ARW permits 2026-10 and 4479 for Petro Hunt (unanimous)
Approved State Radio dispatch agreement at $1.59/line (~$24,000/yr) (unanimous)
Tabled industrial water depot & pond ordinance for further review

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9:00AM CALL MEETING TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, APPROVE MINUTES, APPROVE MEETING AGENDA/PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 9:05AM COMMISSIONER APPOINTED BOARD REPORTS/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 9:10AM PAT LAVELLE – ROAD ISSUES 10:00AM TAX & ZONING/ARW & PIPELINE PERMITS 10:45AM SHERRI ADAMS – SWDHU BUDGET 11:00AM REVIEW DEPARTMENT 2027 BUDGET REQUESTS MISCELLANEOUS: • Revenue Vouchers, Expenditure Vouchers, Misc Correspondence • Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution • Letter of Support Request – NDDOT INFRA Grant I-94 truck parking expansion project • ND County Commissioners Association Standing Committees • State ECC MOA Services Agreement BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Location: BILLINGS COUNTY COURTHOUSE Date: JULY 7, 2026 Time: 9:00AM

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BILLINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: July 7, 2026 9:00 A.M. Location: Billings County Courthouse, Medora, ND Commissioners in attendance: Dean Rodne, James Haag, Steven Klym Others in attendance: Marcia Kessel, Pat Lavelle, Jared Gietzen, Kyle Michels, Grant Geis, Pat Rummel, Jeremy Wood, Dale Frieze, Dean Wyckoff, Lori Elliot, Travis Collins, Ed Kessel, Stacey Swanson, Pat Redmond, Katie Dillman, Diane Weir, Chris Blackwell, Pat Weir, Jared Kessel, Sherry Adams. Chairman Rodne called the meeting to order at 9:00am. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion: Haag moved to approve the June 4 regular, June 22, 25, and 29 Special, 2026 Commission Minutes. Klym seconded. All voted aye. Additions to the agenda included: Overtime discussion and TRMF road concerns. Motion: Klym moved to approve the agenda with the additions. Haag seconded. All voted aye. PUBLIC COMMENT – ROAD CONDITIONS Pat Lavelle addressed concerns regarding dust control, road width, gravel needs, and safety issues at an intersection near the property. He raised concerns about guardrail needs due to steep drop-offs. The Board acknowledged the concerns for further review. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Wyckoff reported on the large event held in the county. Cleanup and equipment return were ongoing. The event was successful with no major issues. Numerous agencies assisted, including National Guard units. One deputy retired at the end of the current shift. T …

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Mon Jun 29, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission to discuss 5-member board and redistricting

This is a special meeting of the Billings County Commission with a single agenda item: discussion of a potential 5-member board and the redistricting process. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is strictly a discussion session. The meeting will be held at the county courthouse.

Discussion of 5-member board and redistricting process

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Billings County Special Commission Meeting June 29, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ room at 9:00am on Monday, June 29, 2026 for the following: • 5 Member Board and Redistricting Process Discussion Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Thu Jun 25, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission to discuss board expansion, redistricting, courthouse access

The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss two items: the potential expansion to a 5-member board and the redistricting process, as well as a proposal for appointment-only access to the county courthouse for the week of June 29, 2026. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion is planned.

Discussion of a 5-member board and redistricting process
Discussion of appointment-only access to the county courthouse for the week of June 29, 2026

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Billings County Special Commission Meeting June 25, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ room at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026 for the following: • 5 Member Board and Redistricting Process Discussion • Discussion of appointment only access to county courthouse for the week of June 29, 2026 Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Mon Jun 22, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission to discuss 5-member board and redistricting process

The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the redistricting process and a 5-member board.

Discussion regarding 5 Member Board and Redistricting Process

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Billings County Special Commission Meeting June 22, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ room at 1:00pm on Monday, June 22, 2026 for the following: - 5 Member Board and Redistricting Process Discussion Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Thu Jun 18, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

Commission will consider major subdivision application for Western Heritage area

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation's application for a major subdivision west of the Little Missouri River, proposing Recreational and Commercial districts within the Medora ETZ. The board will also consider amendments to zoning regulations for industrial water depots and for data centers and battery energy storage systems. Additional items include updates on TRMF and TRPL projects and a review of known zoning violations.

Application: Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation – Major Subdivision (Western Heritage) with proposed Recreational and Commercial zoning
Proposed amendment to add Industrial Water Depots and Ponds section (Article VI: Special Provisions 6.19)
Proposed amendment to regulations for data centers & battery energy storage systems
Review of known zoning violation: Logan Irrevocable Trust moving a manufactured home at 13561 Logan Ave without a permit
Standing agenda: TRMF and TRPL project updates

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✓ Decided: Billings County approves Medora Foundation subdivision and arena plans

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board approved two applications from the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation: a major subdivision west of the Little Missouri River and a rodeo arena with grandstands, both with conditions. The board also approved a new zoning section for industrial water depots and ponds, and discussed a zoning violation for a mobile home moved without a permit.

Approved Major Subdivision application 2026-28 for Western Heritage Subdivision (all aye) with conditions including renumbering lots, surveying burial sites, renaming to Little Missouri, and adding plat details
Approved Western Heritage Arena application 2026-31 (all aye) with conditions requiring a weed control plan and dust control
Approved Article VI Section 6.19 for Industrial Water Depots and Ponds (all aye), making natural freshwater ponds and stock dams a permitted use in Agricultural Districts
Approved minutes from May 21, 2026 (all aye)
Approved agenda (all aye)
Adjourned at 2:40 PM (all aye)

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NOTICE OF ZONING MEETING The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Room at the county courthouse, to consider recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the approval or denial of the following items: Applications: 2026-27 Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation: Application for a Major Subdivision west of the Little Missouri River and the City of Medora in section 22-140-102. The sketch plat for the Western Heritage Subdivision will be reviewed, proposed districts include Recreational and Commercial Zoning. Property is within the ETZ of the City of Medora. The board will also review any zoning applications submitted to the zoning department for projects within the Medora Area Plan boundary prior to the final review and administrative approval by the zoning director at the meeting. Other business: • Review regulations and zoning ordinances related to water depots that are used for supplying fresh water during the drilling stages of oil and gas wells and make a recommendation for amending and adding a new section under Article VI: Special Provisions 6.19 for Industrial Water Depots and Ponds. • Review regulations and zoning ordinances related to data centers & battery energy storage systems. Standing agenda items: • TRMF and TRPL Project Updates • The board will also address potential & pending zoning violations and recommend any action needed by th …

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Billings County Zoning Meeting June 18, 2026 Members present: Dean Rodne, Rodney Syminow, Mary Armbrust, Cody Armbrust, Cathy Cerkoney and Karen Putnam. Members absent: Derwin Zuroff Others present: Tax & Zoning Director Stacey Swanson, Secretary Anna Moe, Deputy Tax Director Deanna Baranko, State’s Attorney Olivia Krebs. Others present remotely: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Rodne at 1:12 pm. Rodney Syminow moved to approve the minutes from May 21, 2026 as presented. Cody Armbrust seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mary Armbrust moved to approve the agenda. Cathy Cerkoney seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Public Comment Period: none Old Business: none New Business Applications: 2026-28 Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation: Application for a Major Subdivision west of the Little Missouri River and the City of Medora in section 22-140-102. The sketch plat for the Western Heritage Subdivision will be reviewed, proposed districts include Recreational and Commercial Zoning. Property is within the ETZ of the City of Medora. Karen Putnam moved to approve application 2026-28 with the following conditions. Cathy Cerkoney seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Conditions: 1. Lots and blocks be renumbered. Blocks separated by the streets and lots renumbered accordingly. 2. Burial sites be surveyed as additional lots at this time. These lots may be vacated in the future once the remains are handled. Treat like open space parcels for now. 3. For c …

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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

✓ Decided: Board approves preliminary 2027 budget and donor solicitation letter

The Board approved the preliminary 2027 budget and authorized a letter to potential donors for matching funds from The Arnie & Georgie Foundation Grant. Financial statements and bills were approved. May 2026 minutes were approved with one correction.

Approved preliminary 2027 budget (unanimous)
Approved sending donor letter for Arnie & Georgie Foundation Grant matching funds (unanimous)
Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
Approved May 2026 minutes with one correction (unanimous)

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BCRFPD Monthly Board Meeting June 17th, 2026 Medora Rural Hall Present: President Jon Klym, Vice President Brian Buckman, Secretary, Corey Simnioniw, board members Sandy Baertsch, Dwayne Shypkoski, Kasey Malkowski, Don Fulton, Fire Chief Kyle Shockley, Assistant Fire Chief Cody Armbrust. Absent: Also present: July Reis, BreeAnn Hauck Meeting called to order ¢ BreeAnn Hauck with Farmers Union Insurance out of Killdeer gave a presentation on Hartford supplemental insurance to the board. She will be following up with Kyle on a few questions raised. MY 2026 minutes were reviewed, partial sentence removed, with correction Sandy Baertsch made a motion to approve, Don Fulton seconded, all present members were in favor. Old Business: Items have been purchased that were listed under the ND Forest Service Grant awarded and the payment for this grant is expected within the next month. ¢ Kyle drafted a letter for sending out to potential donors regarding matching funds available with donations as part of The Arnie & Georgie Foundation Grant (Community Foundation). The matching funds need to be put up by December 10" and it was allowed/encouraged for these funds to be gathered as other local donations to the department. Dwayne Shypkoski made a motion to approve sending the letter out as drafted, Brian Buckman seconded, all present members were in favor. ¢ TR Library Opening update was given by Kyle. He shared a tentative help list with schedule of volunteers for the event running …

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Thu Jun 4, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission to discuss 2027 budget direction and annual COLA

The Billings County Commission will discuss the 2027 budget direction and annual cost-of-living adjustments. The meeting includes a public hearing for the County Board of Tax Equalization and discussions regarding a land swap with the National Park Service.

Annual COLA and 2027 budget direction discussion
National Park Service/Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library land swap discussion
West Access Emergency Road cost discussion
County Board of Tax Equalization public hearing
NDDOT Bid Award TAC-0434(059) East River Road Phase II

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✓ Decided: Billings County Commission refers redistricting to a formal board

The Commission voted to convene a redistricting board to create five commissioner districts following a June election. Other key actions included approving a $2.1M road path bid and purchasing four Kenworth trucks. The Board of Equalization also approved 2026 property assessments.

Approved $2,097,928.04 bid from Winn Construction for East River Road Shared Use Path (3-0)
Approved purchase of one manual and three automatic Kenworth trucks (2-1)
Voted to call upon the redistricting board to create five districts (3-0)
Appointed Julie Reis to the redistricting board (3-0)
Approved 2.25% salary COLA increase (2-1)
Approved Resolution 2026-14 for TRPL land exchange with National Park Service (2-1)
Approved 2026 property assessments via Board of Equalization (2-0)
Approved closure of courthouse to non-county business during presidential-visit week (3-0)

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9:00AM CALL MEETING TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, APPROVE MINUTES, APPROVE MEETING AGENDA/PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 9:05AM COMMISSIONER APPOINTED BOARD REPORTS/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS ROAD SUPERINTENDENT AND ENGINEERING REPORTS 9:10AM PAT LAVELLE – ROAD ISSUES 10:00AM TAX & ZONING DIRECTOR –ZONING/ARW/PIPELINE PERMITS 10:30AM ANNUAL COLA AND 2027 BUDGET DIRECTION DISCUSSION 11:00AM NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY LAND SWAP DISCUSSION 11:30AM WEST ACCESS EMERGENCY ROAD TRPL, TRMF, BILLINGS COUNTY COST DISCUSSION 1:00PM COUNTY BOARD OF TAX EQUALIZATION PUBLIC HEARING MISCELLANEOUS: • Revenue Vouchers, Expenditure Vouchers, Misc Correspondence • NDDOT Bid Award TAC-0434(059) East River Road Phase II BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Location: BILLINGS COUNTY COURTHOUSE Date: JUNE 4, 2026 Time: 9:00AM

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BILLINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: JUNE 4, 2026 9:02 A.M. Location: Billings County Courthouse, Medora, ND Commissioners in attendance: Dean Rodne, James Haag, Steven Klym Others in attendance: Marcia Kessel, Pat Lavelle, Pat Rummel, Rudy Syminow, Ken Vein, Dale Frieze, Lori Elliot, Mark Elliot, Jeremy Wood, Pat Weir, Jared Gietzen, Diane Weir, Pat Redmond, Stacey Swanson, Jennifer Anderson, Chris Blackwell, Rachel Daniels, Dean Wyckoff, Clarence Sitter. Chairman Rodne called the meeting to order at 9:00am. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion: Klym moved to approve the May 5 and May 26, 2026 Commission Minutes. Haag seconded. All voted aye. Additions to the agenda included: Library Park Land Exchange, Fryburg property request, Fairfield land purchase update, Multi-hazard mitigation plan and two scoria leases. Motion: Haag moved to approve the agenda with the additions. Klym seconded. All voted aye. Public Comment: No public comments were received. Road Concern – Pat Lavelle Mr. Lavelle presented concerns regarding the Y-intersection and excessive width of the intersection. He made a request to convert the Y-intersection to a T-intersection, lower the speed limit to 25 mph The Board will have a study of the intersection, review easements, and evaluate engineering options. Department Head Reports Sheriff Wyckoff gave his monthly report. Individual setting fires on two consecutive days was located. Overweight enforcement: one citation …

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Tue May 26, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission to consider a letter supporting a land swap for the Theodore Roosevelt Library

The Billings County Commission will discuss a letter of support for a land swap involving the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the National Park Service. The item is presented by County Auditor Marcia Kessel. No other agenda items are listed.

Letter of Support for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library/National Park Service land swap

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Special Commission Meeting May 26, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting by phone and at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ room at 9:00AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 for the following: - Letter of Support for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library/National Park Service land swap. Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Thu May 21, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved a temporary bus‑parking permit for the TR Presidential Library opening

The Planning & Zoning Board extended two existing temporary‑use permits for three years and approved a new temporary‑use permit to allow bus parking for the library opening weekend. A variance was granted for a residential garage setback. The board also set a task to revise water‑depot regulations for the June meeting. All other items were procedural.

Approved extension of Arvid Hecker temporary‑use permit (3 years) – all aye
Approved extension of Albert & Anita Kessel temporary‑use permit (3 years) – all aye
Approved temporary‑use permit for ~50 bus parking spaces during library opening (June 30–July 6) – 4 aye, 1 abstention
Approved variance for Jefferson & Jenna Beck garage setback – all aye
Set task to update industrial water depot and pond regulations for June meeting
Approved minutes from April 16, 2026 – all aye
Approved agenda with added request for temporary bus parking lot – all aye
Adjourned meeting – all aye

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Billings County Zoning Meeting May 21, 2026 Members present: Dean Rodne, Rodney Syminow, Mary Armbrust, Cody Armbrust, and Karen Putnam. Members absent: Derwin Zuroff & Cathy Cerkoney Others present: Tax & Zoning Director Stacey Swanson, Secretary Anna Moe, Deputy Tax Director Deanna Baranko, Jared & Wendy Kessel. Others present remotely: State’s Attorney Olivia Krebs The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Rodne at 1:02 pm. Rodney Syminow moved to approve the minutes from April 16, 2026 as presented. Cody Armbrust seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Karen Putnam moved to approve the agenda, with the addition for a request for a temporary parking lot for buses during the opening of TRPL. Mary Armbrust seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Public Comment Period: none Old Business: none New Business Applications: 2026-20 Arvid Hecker: Requested to extend their application for a Temporary Use permit to allow an industrial use in an agricultural district, NE1/4SW1/4 section 10-141-98 (2560 123rd Ave SW). Use is temporary for the storage of rig & oil field equipment. Request is for 3 years. 2026-21 Albert & Anita Kessel: Requested to extend their application for a Temporary Use permit to allow an industrial use in an agricultural district, NW1/4 section 17-143-99 (13050 Magpie Rd SW). Use is temporary for the storage of rig & oil field equipment. Request is for 3 years. Mary Armbrust moved to extend the Kessel and Hecker temporary use permits for another …

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Wed May 20, 2026

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

✓ Decided: Board approved April minutes and financial statements unanimously

The board corrected two typographical errors in the April minutes and approved the revised record with all present members in favor. A motion to approve the financial statement and pay outstanding bills was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

Approved April minutes with corrections (all present in favor)
Approved financial statement and authorized bill payments (all present in favor)
Adjourned meeting (all present in favor)

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BCRFPD Monthly Board Meeting May 20th, 2026 Fryburg Rural Hall Present: President Jon Klym, Secretary, Corey Simnioniw, board members Sandy Baertsch, Dwayne Shypkoski, Don Fulton Fire Chief Kyle Shockley, Assistant Fire Chief Cody Armbrust. Absent: Vice President Brian Buckman, Kasey Malkowski Also present: July Reis, Cody Hlebechuk Meeting called to order April 2026 minutes were reviewed, two typos “Farmers” and “National” corrected. Dwayne Shypkoski made a motion to approve with corrections, Don Fulton seconded, all present members were in favor. Old Business: ¢ BreeAnn Hauck with Farmers Union Insurance out of Killdeer still on track to give a presentation on Hartford supplemental insurance to the board at the June board meeting in Medora. * The replacement chainsaw for the NDIRF insurance claim was purchased. e Items have been purchased that were listed under the ND Forest Service Grant awarded. ¢ The Arnie & Georgie Foundation Grant (Community Foundation) came back awarding $50,000 and up to an additional $50,000 available with matching funds. The matching funds need to be put up by December 10" and it was allowed/encouraged for these funds to be gathered as other local donations to the department. The request was written for two of the oldest grass units (2004 models) coming up on replacement. There have been $1600 of donations recently made to BCRFPD that could be applicable. A formal thank you letter for the grant donors would be in order for this. ¢ TR Librar …

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Tue May 5, 2026

Billings County Commission

Billings County Commission to review land swap and election pay

The Commission will discuss a land swap request between TRPL and the National Park Service. The body will also consider increasing election worker pay to $25 per hour and open bids for Kubas Scoria.

Increase election worker pay to $25/hour
TRPL and National Park Service land swap request letter of support
Kubas Scoria bid opening
Paasch Well Medora Grazing Association water request
JPA Billings/Golden Valley Counties updates

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✓ Decided: Commission awards $314,400 gravel crushing contract and approves several land use permits

The Commission awarded a gravel crushing contract to Fisher Sand & Gravel and approved multiple zoning permits, including a redevelopment project for Medora Riding Stables. The board also authorized the transfer of emergency expenditures to the County Emergency Fund and increased election poll worker pay. A proposed land exchange involving the TR Library and National Park Service was postponed.

Awarded low bid for Kubas Gravel Crushing to Fisher Sand & Gravel for $314,400.00
Approved 2026-14 TRMF Medora Riding Stables redevelopment with 8 conditions
Approved 2026-13 Verizon Wireless antenna installation and height variance
Approved 2026-11 Syzygy LLC 2-year Conditional Use Permit for shop and living quarters
Approved increasing election poll worker pay from $20 to $25 per hour
Approved transfer of emergency expenditures from general fund to emergency fund
Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley County for Buffalo Gap Road Extension
Postponed discussion on TR Library / National Park Service land exchange letter of support

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9:00AM CALL MEETING TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, APPROVE MINUTES, APPROVE MEETING AGENDA/PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 9:05AM COMMISSIONER APPOINTED BOARD REPORTS/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS ROAD SUPERINTENDENT AND ENGINEERING REPORTS 9:45AM MISTY HAYES – USFS UPDATES 10:00AM TAX & ZONING DIRECTOR –ZONING/ARW/PIPELINE PERMITS 10:30AM STATES ATTORNEY JARED GIETZEN – ELECTION UPDATES and JPA BILLINGS/GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTIES 11:00AM KUBAS SCORIA BID OPENING/TA LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE 11:45AM LETTER OF SUPPORT – TRPL AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LAND SWAP REQUEST MISCELLANEOUS: • Revenue Vouchers, Expenditure Vouchers, Misc Correspondence • Increase Election Worker Pay to $25/hour • Paasch Well Medora Grazing Association water request BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Location: BILLINGS COUNTY COURTHOUSE Date: MAY 5, 2026 Time: 9:00AM

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BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: May 5, 2026 Location: Billings County Courthouse, Medora, ND Commissioners in attendance: Dean Rodne, James Haag, Steven Klym Others in attendance: Marcia Kessel, Katie Dillman, Kyle Michels, Pat Lavelle, Julie Reis, Andrew Krebs, Ken Vein, Dale Frieze, Kyle Shockley, Stacey Swanson, Pat Redmond, Thad Manuwal, Logan Hibbs, Irwin Down, Joe Mayer, Travis Collins, Juliana Hammerstrom. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Rodne called the meeting to order at 9:00am. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A correction was noted regarding the minutes that they should reflect discussion of a potential purchase of a six-wheel ATV rather than a purchase authorization. MOTION: Klym moved to approve the corrected Minutes of April 7, 2026 Regular and April 13, 2026 Special meetings. Haag seconded. All voted aye. MOTION: Haag moved to approve the agenda. Klym seconded. All voted aye. Public Comment Period Chairman Rodne reviewed the county’s public comment rules adopted in 2025 under Senate Bill 2180, requiring name, address, and an agenda item from the current or previous meeting. Pat Lavelle provided comments regarding: • Concerns about the planned closure of the east interstate exit during the July 4th events. Potential increased traffic and the need for dust control. Road width, signage, and speed issues. Request to be placed on next month’s agenda for a full discussion. The Commission advised the Pat Lavelle to work wi …

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Tue May 5, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

Public hearing to vote on temporary-use zoning amendments

The Billings County Commission will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2026 to consider approving or denying several amendments to the Billings County Zoning Resolution No. 1. The amendments update the definition of temporary use and add or revise conditional‑use permit provisions for agricultural, recreational, commercial and temporarily permitted uses. These changes relate to commercial and special‑event temporary uses that serve the traveling public and tourism industry around Medora. The amendments were recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission on April 16, 2026.

Update to definition of Temporary Use (Section 2.3(106))
New/updated Conditional Use Permit provisions for Agricultural Districts (Sections 5.1.2 t‑w)
New/updated Conditional Use Permit provisions for Recreational Districts (Sections 5.3.2 f & k)
New/updated Conditional Use Permit provisions for Commercial Districts (Sections 5.4.4 h, i, k)
New/updated provisions for Temporarily Permitted Uses (Section 6.17)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Billings County Commission will hold a Public Hearing during the regular meeting of the County Commission on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The hearing will take place in the Commissioner’s Room at the county courthouse, Medora, ND. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the approval or denial of the following amendments to the Billings County Zoning Resolution No. 1: Amendments 2.3(106) Definition of Temporary Use (UPDATE) 5.1.2 (t), (u), (v), & (w) Conditional Use Permits for Ag Districts (UPDATE/NEW) 5.3.2 (f) & (k) Conditional Use Permits for Recreational Districts (UPDATE/NEW) 5.4.4 (h), (i), (k) Conditional Use Permits for Commercial Districts (UPDATE/NEW) 6.17 Temporarily Permitted Uses (UPDATE/NEW) The proposed amendments are related to commercial and special event temporary uses that often cater to the traveling public or the tourism industry surrounding the Medora area. The proposed amendments were recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission hearing held on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Copies of the proposed amendments are available for review on the Billings County website at www.billingscountynd.gov or during regular office hours at the Billings County Courthouse. Dated at Medora this 17th day of April, 2026. Stacey Swanson Zoning Director (April 23 & 30)

Thu Apr 16, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

Review regulations for temporary uses, mobile food units, transient merchants

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a work session to review and discuss regulation and amendment proposals regarding temporary uses, mobile food units, and transient merchants. No action or decisions will be made at this session.

Discussion of regulations and amendment proposals for temporary uses, mobile food units, and transient merchants

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Prior to the Zoning Meeting on April 16, the Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session beginning at 10:00 am in the Commissioner’s Room. The purpose is to review and discuss regulations and amendment proposals related to temporary uses, mobile food units and transient merchants. No action will be taken or decisions made at this work session.

Thu Apr 16, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

Planning & Zoning to review Medora redevelopment and cell tower variance

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land-use applications and zoning ordinance amendments. The board will recommend approvals or denials for construction projects in Medora and Fryburg, as well as updates to regulations for water depots and temporary commercial uses.

Application 2026-11: Conditional use permit for a 40’ x 60’ shop with living quarters at 13547 Bryan Ave, Fryburg
Application 2026-13: Variance request for a 33.9' cell phone antenna pole at 3422 Chateau Rd
Application 2026-14: Redevelopment of Ranchorama site at 14532 I-94 Loop East including mixed-use buildings and horse stalls
Application 2026-15: Construction of three 16’ x 30’ cabins at 3370 Pool Drive
Proposed amendments to Article VI: Special Provisions 6.17 regarding Mobile Food Units and Temporary Use Permits

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved multiple development permits and a zoning amendment

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board approved the March 19 minutes and the agenda. It granted a conditional use permit for Syzygy LLC with a two‑year expiration, approved a Verizon Wireless antenna variance with a 0.9‑foot height exception, and approved several Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation projects with specific conditions. The board also approved an administrative permit for three cabins and adopted a amendment to Special Provisions 6.17 for temporarily permitted uses.

Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (all voted aye)
Approved agenda (all voted aye)
Approved conditional use permit 2026-11 for Syzygy LLC with 2‑year expiration (all voted aye)
Approved Verizon Wireless antenna variance 2026-13 with 0.9' height exception and dark‑sky lighting (all voted aye)
Approved Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation redevelopment 2026-14 with eight conditions (all voted aye)
Approved grading site plan 2026-16 with weed and dust control conditions (all voted aye)
Approved administrative permit for three cabins 2026-15 (all voted aye)
Approved amendment to Special Provisions 6.17 for temporarily permitted uses (all voted aye)

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NOTICE OF ZONING MEETING The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Room at the county courthouse, to consider recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the approval or denial of the following items: Applications: 2026-11 Syzygy LLC - Tina (Lindbo) & Mark Gagner: Application for conditional use permit for a 40’ x 60’ shop with living quarters on a 3.07 acre parcel in the SENE 9-139-100 (13547 Bryan Ave, Fryburg). Property is zoned commercial. Project will be built in phases and a 2-year CUP for construction is requested. 2026-13 Verizon Wireless: Application to construction cell phone antennas on a new light pole in the parking area owned by TRMF for the Medora Musical & near the TR Library site (3422 Chateau Rd). Property is within the Hillside/Ridgeline Overlay District. The antennas will be constructed on a new light pole that is consistent with the existing light poles. Antenna pole will extend 10.9' above the light fixture and the light pole with antennas will have a total height of 33.9'. This exceeds the maximum height restriction of 33.0' for the Hillside/Ridgeline Overlay District and a Variance has been requested. Property is within the ETZ of the City of Medora and zoned Recreational. 2026-14 Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation: Application to redevelopment projects at the existing Ranchorama site east of Medora (14532 I-94 Loop East). S …

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Billings County Zoning Meeting April 16, 2026 Members present: Dean Rodne, Rodney Syminow, Mary Armbrust, Cody Armbrust, Cathy Cerkoney, and Karen Putnam. Members absent: Derwin Zuroff Others present: Tax & Zoning Director Stacey Swanson, Secretary Anna Moe, Deputy Tax Director Deanna Baranko, Kristi Hanson & Clarence Sitter, TRMF; State’s Attorney Olivia Krebs, Mark Gagner, Others present remotely: Mark Hennek, Verizon Wireless; Nate Vollmuth, TRMF The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Rodne at 1:00 pm. Cathy Cerkoney moved to approve the minutes from March 19, 2026 as presented. Mary Armbrust seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Karen Putnam moved to approve the agenda. Rodney Syminow seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Public Comment Period: none Old Business: none New Business Applications: 2026-11 Syzygy LLC - Tina (Lindbo) & Mark Gagner: Application for conditional use permit for a 40° x 60” shop with living quarters on a 3.07 acre parcel in the SENE 9-139-100 (13547 Bryan Ave, Fryburg). Property is zoned commercial. Project will be built in phases and a 2-year CUP for construction is requested. Rodney Syminow moved to approve application 2026-11 with the condition. Cody Armbrust seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Condition: 1. Allow a 2-year expiration date for this project since it will be built in phases. 2026-13 Verizon Wireless: Application to construct cell phone antennas on a new light pole in the parking area owned by TRMF for …

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Wed Apr 15, 2026

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

✓ Decided: Board approved the financial statement and bill payments

The board approved the March 2026 minutes after correcting two typographical errors. It also approved signing the reduced pledge amount from 1° State Bank and authorized payment of the financial statement's bills. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Approved March 2026 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Approved signing reduced pledge amount from 1° State Bank (unanimous)
Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

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BCRFPD Monthly Board Meeting April 15th, 2026 Fairfield Rural Hall Present: President Jon Klym, Secretary, Corey Simnioniw, board members Sandy Baertsch, Kasey Malkowski, Dwayne Shypkoski, Don Fulton Fire Chief Kyle Shockley, Assistant Fire Chief Cody Armbrust. Absent: Vice President Brian Buckman Also present: July Reis, Nathaniel Awender and Emmet Reis Meeting called to order March 2026 minutes were reviewed, Correction made that Don Fulton was present at March meeting, two typos “creek” and “national” corrected. Don Fulton made a motion to approve with corrections, Kasey Malkowski seconded, all present members were in favor. Old Business: ¢ BreeAnn Hauck with Fafners Union Insurance out of Killdeer will give a presentation on Hartford supplemental insurance to the board at the June board meeting in Medora. ¢ The replacement chainsaw still needs to be purchased for the NDIRF insurance claim that was approved. ¢ The ND Forest Service Grant that has been awarded that we submitted for $21k, (50% match of $11.5k each). It includes Gear, Boots, Fittings, Hose, and Swivels. ¢ Kyle and Cody submitted an application for the Arnie & Georgie Foundation Grant. The request was written for two of the oldest grass units (2004 models) coming up on replacement. ¢ Unit 7432 (Park Service donated), is completed with updates including tool boxes, pump, hose reel, bed features and a grill guard. Updates to wiring and lighting were made as well. Final amount came in at $15,712. Cody Re …

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Mon Apr 13, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission to discuss policy for cameras on public buildings

The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a policy regarding the use of cameras in county public buildings. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Billings County Courthouse.

Special meeting to discuss policy for cameras on public buildings
Meeting location: Billings County Courthouse, Commissioners' room
Meeting time: 1:00 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026

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Special Commission Meeting April 13, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ room at 1:00PM on Monday, April 13, 2026 for the following: - Policy regarding cameras on Billings County public buildings. Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Tue Apr 7, 2026

Billings County Commission

Commission considers petition to change number of county commissioners

The Billings County Commission will review a petition regarding the number of commissioners and discuss a beer and liquor license for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The body will also address insurance renewals and road improvements for Roughrider State Park.

Beer and liquor license for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Petition to change the number of county commissioners
Roughrider State Park access road improvement
Annual insurance renewal with Dan Farstveet
Medora Grazing Association letter regarding proposed airstrip Allotment #279

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✓ Decided: Commission approved rezoning of 40‑acre parcel to recreational and authorized RV campground

The Billings County Commission approved a series of actions, including the Kubas scoria lease, several road equipment purchases, and the removal of the CMC 0401 designation from I‑94. It rezoned a 40‑acre parcel from agricultural to recreational and authorized a two‑site RV campground, and approved a temporary glamping site for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with nine conditions. Additional approvals covered utility permits, the maintenance salary budget, and the appointment of primary‑election inspectors.

Approved Kubas scoria lease (all voted aye)
Accepted John Deere 724P loader bid $289,300.00 (all voted aye)
Accepted Gooseneck Implement tractor quote $180,929.14 (all voted aye)
Approved purchase of 3 Schulte Mower Model FX‑1800 attachments at $63,770.13 each (all voted aye)
Removed CMC 0401 designation from Interstate 94 (all voted aye)
Approved rezoning of 40‑acre parcel to recreational and authorized 2‑site RV campground (all voted aye)
Approved temporary glamping campground for library with 9 conditions (all voted aye)
Approved multiple utility permits (Ragnar Pipeline Permit 4478, Roughrider Electric Permit 26‑04, McKenzie Electric Permit 26‑05, RTC Networks Permit 26‑06) (all voted aye)

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9:00AM CALL MEETING TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, APPROVE MINUTES, APPROVE MEETING AGENDA/PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 9:05AM COMMISSIONER APPOINTED BOARD REPORTS/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS ROAD SUPERINTENDENT AND ENGINEERING REPORTS 9:45AM THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY BEER & LIQUOR LICENSE 10:00AM TAX & ZONING DIRECTOR –ZONING/ARW/PIPELINE PERMITS 10:30AM LARRY JOHNSON – BELFIELD AMERICAN LEGION – VETERANS MEMORIAL 10:45AM DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY DISCUSSION 11:00AM DAN FARSTVEET – ANNUAL INSURANCE RENEWAL 11:15AM MEDORA GRAZING ASSOCIATION – LETTER REGARDING PROPOSED AIRSTRIP – ALLOTMENT #279 – EBERTS COMMON 11:30AM PETITION – CHANGING NUMBER OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 11:45AM ROUGHRIDER STATE PARK ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENT MISCELLANEOUS: • Revenue Vouchers, Expenditure Vouchers, Misc Correspondence • YouTube/Website connection • Roughrider Electric Easement • Short Ranch Application for the National Register of Historic Places BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Location: BILLINGS COUNTY COURTHOUSE Date: APRIL 7, 2026 Time: 9:00AM

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BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: April 7, 2026 Location: Billings County Courthouse, Medora, ND Commissioners in attendance: Dean Rodne, James Haag, Steven Klym Others in attendance: H. Patrick Weir, Diane Weir, Laura Grzanic, Kyle Michels, Kali Olin, Karen Putnam, Dean Wyckoff, Pat Rummel, Stacey Swanson, Travis Collings, Dale Frieze, Gayle Cox, Pat Redmond, Jeremy Wood, Katie Dillman, Julie Reis, Chris Blackwell, Larry Johnson, Kyle Shockley, Daniel Farstveet, Clarence Sitter, Marcia Kessel. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Rodne called the meeting to order at 9:00am. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion: Haag moved to approve minutes of March 3, 2026 Regular meeting and March 30, 2026 Special meeting. Klym seconded. All voted aye. Motion: Klym moved to approve agenda with additions of a scoria lease, FHWA request, Clerk of Court funding agreement and Brosz authorization to proceed. Haag seconded. All voted aye. Engineering and Road Reports Brosz Engineering Representative Gayle Cox presented informational report: • East River Road Shared-Use Path: Project to be advertised for bids in May; bid opening anticipated late May; recommendation to the Commission expected in June. • Buffalo Gap Extension Project: County Engineer requested authorization to proceed with coordination with the U.S. Forest Service and to prepare a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Golden Valley County; preliminary coordination costs estimated not to exceed $ …

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Mon Mar 30, 2026

Billings County Commission

Billings County to award engineering services for Buffalo Gap Road Extension

The Billings County Commission will meet jointly with the Golden Valley County Commission to award engineering services for the Buffalo Gap Road Extension. Following the joint session, the Billings County Commission will meet to act on a purchase agreement for 10.11 acres of land.

Award of engineering services for Buffalo Gap Road Extension project
Purchase agreement for 10.11 acre tract of land in SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 10-142-99

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Special Joint Commission Meeting March 30, 2026 The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting jointly with the Golden Valley County Commission at the Billings County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ room at 1:00pm on Monday, March 30, 2026 for the following: - Review proposals for engineering services and award engineering services for Buffalo Gap Road Extension project. Following adjournment of the joint session, the Billings County Commission will immediately reconvene in a special meeting at the same location to: - Review and act on purchase agreement for a 10.11 acre tract of land in the SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 10-142-99. Marcia Kessel Billings County Auditor

Mon Mar 30, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

Billings County to consider zoning amendments and new floodplain ordinance

The Billings County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving amendments to Zoning Resolution No. 1. This includes a new Floodplain Management Ordinance and updated definitions for campgrounds and RV parks.

Proposed Floodplain Management Ordinance based on ND SB 2027 and ND DWR Model A
New zoning definitions for Primitive Campground and Glamping Campground
Updated definition for Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park
Updates to conditionally permitted uses in the 5.3 Recreational District

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Billings County Commission will hold a Public Hearing during the special meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026. The special meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and the Public Hearing will take place following the special meeting agenda items. The hearing will take place in the Commissioner’s Room at the county courthouse, Medora, ND. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the approval or denial of the following amendments to the Billings County Zoning Resolution No. 1: Floodplain Management Ordinance The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the final draft and recommended approval of the Floodplain Management Ordinance for Billings County on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Ordinance was amended to meet the requirements for floodplain management in North Dakota based on changes to state law adopted in SB 2027 during the 2025 legislative session. The amendments are based on the Model A Ordinance for communities NOT currently mapped by FEMA provided by the ND DWR. See ND Department of Water Resources website for details: https://www.dwr.nd.gov/reg_approp/floodplain_management/nfip_fm_senate_bill_2027.html Other Amendments 2.3 Definitions: (24.1) Campground (NEW) a) Primitive Campground (NEW) b) Glamping Campground (NEW) c) Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park (UPDATE) (89) Recreational Vehicle Park – (UPDATE) 5.3 Recreational District 5.3.2 Conditionally Permitted Uses 5.3.2(a) Recreational vehicle parks, and c …

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Thu Mar 19, 2026

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

Planning & Zoning Board to review campground permits and zoning ordinance updates

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommendations for several land-use applications, including two campgrounds and a residential subdivision. The board will also review proposed amendments to ordinances regarding mobile food units, transient merchants, and water depots.

Application 2026-3: Minor subdivision and rezoning from agricultural to residential for a 1.01-acre lot at 1305 126th Ave SW
Application 2026-5: Conditional use permit and rezoning to Recreational for a 2-site RV campground at 1910 131st Ave SW
Application 2026-7: Conditional use permit for a temporary 50-tent glamping campground at 3370 Pool Dr
Application 2026-4: New house construction on Lot 3, Block 1 of Sully Creek Subdivision (14638 36th St SW)
Proposed ordinance amendments for Mobile Food Units, Transient Merchants, Temporary Use Permits, and water depots

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✓ Decided: Board approved rezoning and conditional use permits for three projects

The board approved Cole Faller’s application to rezone a 1.01‑acre mobile‑home site from Agriculture to Residential and granted a variance for the lot size. It approved Bill Palanuk’s conditional use permit to rezone an agricultural parcel to Recreational for a two‑site RV campground and adopted specific conditions for expansion and a storm shelter. It also approved the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation’s conditional use permit for a temporary glamping campground, adding conditions on food‑service inspection, lighting, sewer service, burn‑ban compliance, insurance and other requirements. The board scheduled a work session on April 16 to review proposed amendments to Article VI regarding temporary uses.

Approved Cole Faller application 2026-03 with variance to rezone Agriculture → Residential (all aye)
Approved Bill Palanuk application 2026-05 to rezone Agriculture → Recreational for RV campground (all aye)
Approved Bill Palanuk application 2026-05 with conditions for RV campground (all aye)
Approved Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation application 2026-05 (glamping) with conditions (all aye)
Scheduled work session on April 16 to review Article VI temporary‑use amendment (all aye)
Adjourned meeting at 2:50 pm (all aye)

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NOTICE OF ZONING MEETING The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Room at the county courthouse, to consider recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the approval or denial of the following items: Applications: 2026-3 Cole Faller: Application for minor subdivision in the E1/2NE1/4 12-143-99 (1305 126th Ave SW). Tract will be approximately 1.01 acres. Request to rezone the proposed tract from agricultural to residential for an existing mobile home site. A Variance has also been requested for the size of the lot because it’s less than 5 acres. Property is currently owned by Rodney Krogh. 2026-5 Bill Palanuk: Application for a conditional use permit for a RV campground in the NW1/4NW1/4 of section 8-142-99 (1910 131st Ave SW). Request to rezone the property from Agriculture to Recreational. Campground will contain 2 RV camp sites with electrical hookups and campground amenities. An underground storm shelter/cellar is also planned. 2026-7 Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation: Application for a conditional use permit for a glamping campground on approximately 10 acres in section 22-140-102 north of the Medora Campground (3370 Pool Dr) and south of the Little Missouri River. Campground infrastructure and tents will be temporary and site will be used for approximately one month (June 18-July 13 +/-) for the lodging needs associated with t …

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Billings County Zoning Meeting March 19, 2026 Members present: Dean Rodne, Rodney Syminow, Mary Armbrust, Cody Armbrust, Cathy Cerkoney, Derwin Zuroff, and Karen Putnam. Members absent: none Others present: Tax & Zoning Director Stacey Swanson, Secretary Anna Moe, Deputy Tax Director Deanna Baranko, Sam Dobrowski & Clarence Sitter, TRMF; Chris Blackwell & Ken Vein, TRPL, and Rodney Krogh. Others present remotely: State’s Attorney Olivia Krebs and Cole Faller The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Rodne at 1:00 pm. Rodney Syminow moved to approve the agenda. Mary Armbrust seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Cathy Cerkoney moved to approve the minutes from February 19, 2026 as presented. Cody Armbrust seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Public Comment Period: none Old Business: none New Business Applications: 2026-03 Cole Faller: Application for minor subdivision in the E1/2NE1/4 12-143-99 (1305 126th Ave SW). Tract will be approximately 1.01 acres. Request to rezone the tract from Agriculture to Residential for an existing mobile home site. A Variance has been requested for the size of the lot because it’s less than the minimum of 5 acres. Property is currently owned by Rodney Krogh. The location of the home is within an existing farmstead with established farm improvements. The site has enough acreage for its own septic and well. Five acres may pose a hardship to the existing farming operation by taking land or farm buildings out of production. Cath …

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Wed Mar 18, 2026

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

✓ Decided: Board re-elects three members for another term

The board approved the March 2025 election minutes unanimously. The board voted to re‑elect Dwayne Shypkoski, Brian Buckman and Corey Simnioniw for another term, and to cease further nominations. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Approved March 2025 election minutes (unanimous)
Re‑elected Dwayne Shypkoski, Brian Buckman and Corey Simnioniw (unanimous)
Ceased further nominations for board positions (unanimous)
Adjourned meeting (unanimous)