Billings County public meetings in 2022

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to approve December payroll bills, make any necessary year-end budget or fund adjustments, and discuss the Belfield Ambulance merger. The agenda is short and focused on administrative and year-end items.

• Approve bills for December payroll
• Act on budget or fund adjustments before year-end
• Discuss Belfield Ambulance merger

The commission approved a two-year joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. and passed several budget amendments and transfers. The board also adopted a resolution regarding the taxation of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

• Approved joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 regarding Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library taxation (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 funding for Billings County Water Board via LATCF (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 voucher for Rural Fire District LOSAP (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Belfield/Medora Salvation Army (3-0)
• Approved beer and liquor license applications for Bully Pulpit and Tjaden Terrace (3-0)
• Upheld Zoning Board denial of garden shed application for John Foster (3-0)
• Appointed Rudy Syminow to the zoning board (3-0)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on December 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM to recommend approval or denial of a subdivision and rezoning request for a 1.59-acre tract owned by Hagen Farms, LLC. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary, elect officers, set 2023 meeting dates, and discuss potential zoning violations.

• Tracey Moore requests a minor subdivision of a 1.59-acre tract in NW1/4NW1/4 12-148-98 (704 121st Ave SW) and rezoning from agricultural to residential, plus a variance because the lot is under 5 acres.
• Board will review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary before final administrative approval by the zoning director.
• Election of officers and review of regular meeting dates for 2023.
• Board will address potential and pending zoning violations and recommend action to the Zoning Director, State's Attorney, or County Commission.
• A work session at 10:30 AM will feature a webinar by the ND Planning Association; no decisions will be made.

The board approved a minor subdivision and rezoning of 1.59 acres from agricultural to residential for Tracy Moore III. A zoning violation regarding commercial truck parking was tabled for further discussion in February. The board also elected its 2023 officers.

• Approved subdivision and rezoning of 1.59 acres from agricultural to residential (7-0)
• Tabled zoning violation regarding commercial semi-truck parking until February 16, 2023
• Elected Dean Rodne as board chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Rudy Syminow as vice chairman (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss employee complaints and threatened litigation. The commission expects to enter executive session for attorney consultation under North Dakota law. This is a special meeting focused on legal and personnel matters.

• Discussion of employee complaints
• Discussion of threatened litigation
• Executive session for attorney consultation (N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.1)

The commission approved a two-year joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. and adopted Resolution 2022-14 regarding property tax for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The board also approved several budget amendments and funding for the county water board.

• Approved joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 regarding Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library taxation (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Billings County Water Board from LATCF funds (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Rural Fire District LOSAP funding (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Belfield/Medora Salvation Army (3-0)
• Approved beer and liquor license applications for Bully Pulpit and Tjaden Terrace (3-0)
• Upheld Zoning Board denial of garden shed application for John Foster (3-0)
• Appointed Rudy Syminow to the zoning board (3-0)

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

The Board approved the purchase of six sets of turnout gear and selected Bravera Bank for LOSAP. Monthly board meetings were rescheduled to the third Wednesday of each month. The board also approved the current financial statement.

• Approved purchase of 6 sets of turnout gear at approximately $18,000
• Selected Bravera Bank for LOSAP
• Approved signers for bank accounts: Scott Hutzenbiler, Sandy Baertsch, Jon Klym, and Brian Buckman
• Moved monthly board meetings to the third Wednesday of the month
• Approved financial statement
• Approved October minutes

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and department reports. Key items include a resolution to designate the official county newspaper, ambulance joint powers agreements, and a discussion on taxation of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. A joint work session with the zoning board will preview the library's final design, but no decisions will be made.

• Resolution 2022-13 designating official county newspaper
• Discussion on taxation of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
• Joint work session previewing final design of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (no decisions)
• 2023 beer and liquor license applications
• Appointment of commission chairman and vice-chairman for 2023

The commission approved a joint powers agreement for the Belfield Ambulance merger and adopted Resolution 2022-14 regarding the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's tax status. The board also approved several budget amendments and a $100,000 funding request for the Water Board.

• Approved joint powers agreement for Belfield Ambulance merger (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 regarding Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library taxation (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Billings County Water Board from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 voucher to Billings County Rural Fire District for LOSAP (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Belfield/Medora Salvation Army (3-0)
• Approved beer and liquor license applications for Bully Pulpit and Tjaden Terrace (3-0)
• Upheld Zoning Board denial of garden shed application for John Foster (3-0)
• Appointed Rudy Syminow to the zoning board (3-0)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to recommend approval or denial of a storage shed application (2022-12) by Henry Foster on a tract in SWSE 27-140-102, south of River Drive, within Medora's extraterritorial zone. The board will also review other zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and discuss potential zoning violations.

• Application 2022-12: Henry Foster storage shed in SWSE 27-140-102, south of River Drive, within Medora ETZ
• Review of zoning applications within Medora Area Plan boundary
• Discussion of potential & pending zoning violations

The board denied a request to build a storage shed because the property lacked a primary residential structure. The board also approved the October 20, 2022 minutes and updated the agenda. A zoning violation regarding an oil tanker truck in a residential district was noted for future discussion.

• Approved October 20, 2022 minutes (All voted aye)
• Approved agenda additions (All voted aye)
• Denied storage shed application for Henry John Foster in SWSE 27-140-102 (All voted aye)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to consider a merger between the county and Belfield ambulance services, review zoning applications and pipeline permits, hear traffic and dust concerns, and receive reports from the road superintendent and other departments. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes, vouchers, and correspondence.

• Billings County/Belfield ambulance merger discussion
• Zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits review
• Traffic and dust concerns presentation
• Engineers and road superintendent reports
• TRPLF updates

The commission approved various claims for payment, October revenue vouchers, and payroll for the General, Road and Bridge, and Weed funds. The board also approved a request to pay road and bridge royalties over a four-year period.

• Approved October payroll: General Fund $190,101.95, Road and Bridge Fund $112,983.94, Weed Fund $19,208.18
• Approved payment of numerous claims, including $166,894.36 to Aggregate Construction Inc
• Approved October revenue vouchers for Recorder ($4,920.60), Zoning ($2,860.96), Court ($85.00), and EMS ($8,054.66)
• Approved request from Vernon Polensky to pay road and bridge royalties over a 4-year period
• Approved amended minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting (All voted aye)
• Approved amended agenda (All voted aye)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider recommending approval or denial of zoning applications (none submitted at publication), discuss a TRPL update, and review the Medora Area Plan with a focus on wet infrastructure. The board will also address potential and pending zoning violations.

• No zoning applications submitted at time of publication
• TRPL update from Amy McCann
• Review of Medora Area Plan materials, focusing on wet infrastructure
• Discussion with Jen Murray on Southwest Water Authority capacity, future projects, and waiting lists
• Potential and pending zoning violations to be addressed

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to interview two candidates and appoint the position of Road Superintendent. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Interview two candidates for Road Superintendent
• Appoint Billings County Road Superintendent

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including setting a special meeting date to consider road superintendent finalists, opening bids for the Fairfield emergency tower and the 133rd Street project, and holding a public hearing on the 2023 final budget with a discussion on the extension service levy. They will also discuss a possible employee bonus for the Human Service Zone and receive updates on a USDA Reconnect grant and other matters.

• Road Superintendent position discussion and setting special meeting date
• Bid opening for Fairfield emergency tower
• Bid award for 133rd Street project
• 2023 final budget hearing with extension service levy discussion
• Human Service Zone employee bonus discussion

The Billings County Commission approved the 2023 budget as presented, awarded a road construction contract to Martin Construction for $711,061.31, and agreed to pay $4 per cubic yard for gravel royalties. The board also approved several zoning changes, including a tower in Fryburg and rezoning for residential and commercial use, and set a special meeting to interview road superintendent candidates.

• Approved 2023 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Awarded 133rd road bid to Martin Construction for $711,061.31, contingent on engineer review (unanimous)
• Approved gravel royalty payment of $4/cu yd for second crushing (unanimous)
• Approved ARW applications for Alan Richard and RTC Networks (unanimous)
• Approved zoning applications for Performance Development tower, Freiboth rezoning, and Radke rezoning (unanimous)
• Set special meeting for October 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm to interview road superintendent candidates
• Approved claims and revenue vouchers for September (unanimous)
• Disavowed acts of Commissioner Rodne done in individual capacity (2-0, Rodne abstained)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Commission will consider recommendations for a telecommunications tower, a residential subdivision, and a commercial subdivision. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and address potential zoning violations.

• Conditional use permit for 330’ telecommunications tower at 13569 38th St SW
• Rezoning request from agricultural to residential for a single-family home near Dutchmans Rd SW
• Subdivision and rezoning from agricultural to commercial for a 4.96 acre tract in SW1/4SW1/4 9-139-100
• Review of zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board approved three applications: a conditional rezoning for a residential subdivision pending final survey review, a commercial rezoning for equipment storage, and a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. All votes were unanimous. The board also received an update on the Medora Area Planning project.

• Approved conditional use permit for 330' telecommunications tower on agricultural land (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8-10 acre tract from agricultural to residential for single-family home, contingent on final survey review (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.96 acre tract from agricultural to commercial for equipment storage (6-0)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the agenda, and receiving updates from various departments. Key items include a discussion on appropriating the second tranche of ARPA funds, potential executive session on human resources, and bid openings for the Armstrong Gravel Pit, Thomas Scoria Pit, and a courthouse generator. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items like a resolution for Operation Green Light and a letter of support for a federal grant.

• Bid opening for Armstrong Gravel Pit and Thomas Scoria Pit
• Bid opening for courthouse generator
• Discussion on ARPA funds – 2nd tranche appropriation
• Resolution 2022-13 Operation Green Light
• Appointment of John Hild to Little Missouri Scenic River Commission

The commission approved transferring $90,126.50 in second-round ARPA funds to the Billings County Water Resource District for a drought relief grant program. In executive session, the board voted to reinstate Mitch Gilseth as co-director of EMS. Low bids for gravel pits were accepted, and a generator bid was approved contingent on math review.

• Approved $90,126.50 ARPA funds transfer to Water Resource District for drought relief (3-0)
• Approved reinstatement of Mitch Gilseth as co-director of EMS after executive session (3-0)
• Approved Berger Electric generator bid of $162,841 contingent on math review (3-0)
• Approved low bids: Knopik Pit Management $165,500 (Thomas Pit) and Wyrick Construction $294,000 (Armstrong Pit) contingent on engineer approval (3-0)
• Approved all 8 ARW applications with specified conditions (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (3-0)
• Approved letter of support to Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (3-0)
• Approved letter of support to congressional delegation on state land mineral swap (3-0)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review materials for the Medora Area Plan and receive a TRPL update. The board will also address pending zoning violations and any new applications submitted within the Medora Area Plan boundary.

• Review of Medora Area Plan materials
• TRPL update from Amy McCann
• Review of potential and pending zoning violations

The board voted unanimously to table a renewal application for a 330-foot cell phone tower south of Fryburg (application 2018-8 from Performance Development Group) and will revisit it in September after new notices are sent to residents. Minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting were approved. The meeting also included updates on the Theodore Roosevelt National Park plan, the Presidential Library project, and Medora Area Planning.

• Tabled cell tower renewal application 2018-8 (Performance Development Group) for new notices (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to discuss a range of items including the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, TRMF updates, a Bankhead-Jones request from the school district, and a report from the Southwestern District Health Unit. They will also consider zoning applications and pipeline permits, insurance updates, road reports and bid openings, and a domestic violence center update. The afternoon includes a Belfield Ambulance merger update and the 2023 preliminary budget.

• 2023 preliminary budget review
• Zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits
• Bid opening for road projects
• Belfield Ambulance merger update
• Bankhead-Jones request from school district

The commission approved the $350,000 Bankhead Jones payment for the 2023 school year and an additional $1,000,000 from Bankhead Jones to the school building fund, contingent on building a new gymnasium at DeMores School in Medora. They also awarded a road grading contract, approved the preliminary 2023 budget, and approved various other funding requests.

• Approved $350,000 Bankhead Jones payment and $1,000,000 for school gym (all aye)
• Awarded 25th Street SW grading bid to Hlebechuk Construction Inc. for $213,650.50 (all aye)
• Approved preliminary 2023 budget as presented (all aye)
• Approved South Heart JPA with $25,000 contribution (all aye)
• Approved $5,000 to Family Connection and $45,000 to DVRCC (all aye)
• Upheld zoning board approval for Owen Makelky's 40'x64' shop (all aye)
• Approved claims for payment as listed
• Approved revenue vouchers and payroll for July

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Commission will consider a garage application for property on Bryan Ave in Fryburg. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and address potential or pending zoning violations.

• Garage application: 40’ x 88’ structure at 13573 Bryan Ave, Fryburg
• Review of Medora Area Plan materials
• Discussion of potential and pending zoning violations

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board approved an exception for a 40' x 64' garage on a 5-acre tract at 13573 Bryan Ave, Fryburg, despite it being slightly larger than the house. The board also heard an update from presidential library representatives on the project timeline and materials, and agreed to invite Southwest Water to a future meeting to discuss water supply impacts.

• Approved Application 2022-7 for a 40' x 64' garage on a 5-acre tract (13573 Bryan Ave, Fryburg) as an exception (all aye)
• Approved minutes from June 19, 2022 meeting (all aye)
• Adjourned at 1:57 PM (all aye)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a future lease agreement with Kohler or the construction of a radio tower. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this discussion.

• Discussion of lease agreement with Kohler
• Discussion of building a radio tower

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and agenda, and to receive updates from various departments and external organizations. Key items include a school board request, a USFS update, an ambulance merger update, zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits, and a 2023 budget discussion.

• Bank Head-Jones request from Billings County School Board
• Zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits
• Roughrider Electric ARW permits
• 2023 budget discussion/work session
• Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library updates

The Billings County Commission approved a $12,000,000 budgeted transfer from Road and Bridge into the Capital Improvement Project fund for future crossings and culvert replacements. They also approved a $29,000 contract with TY Pickett for industrial property assessments, a $130,000 generator quote to be put out for bid, and a revised longevity pay schedule. The commission approved Roughrider Electric's work on a transmission line with conditions, and approved all claims and payroll for June.

• Approved $12,000,000 transfer to Capital Improvement Project fund (unanimous)
• Approved TY Pickett annual contract for $29,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Roughrider Electric transmission line work with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved generator quote of $130,000 to be placed for bid
• Approved revised longevity pay schedule starting 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June claims and payroll
• Approved June revenue vouchers
• Decided to stay with Kohler for Gorham Tower rental for now

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The board will review materials for the Medora Area Plan and receive a TRPL update from Amy McCann. The commission will also address pending zoning violations and any new applications submitted for projects within the Medora Area Plan boundary.

• Review of Medora Area Plan materials
• TRPL update from Amy McCann
• Review of potential and pending zoning violations

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board met on June 16, 2022, and approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting as corrected. The board heard an update on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library project, including local site materials and seed collection activities. The board unanimously decided to defer the application for a secondary dwelling for the Swenson's at Sully Creek Subdivision until the moratorium ends, when the comprehensive plan is complete. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 19 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Deferred Swenson secondary dwelling application until moratorium ends (unanimous)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and several substantive items, including a development agreement for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, zoning applications and pipeline permits, and a joint powers agreement for Belfield Ambulance. The board will also hold a public hearing on the County Board of Equalization and discuss cost-of-living adjustments for the 2023 budget.

• Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library development agreement
• Zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits
• Belfield Ambulance joint powers agreement with cities of Belfield and South Heart
• Public hearing on County Board of Equalization
• Cost of living discussion for 2023 budgets

The commission approved a development agreement for the library project, with Commissioner Kasian voting against. They also approved additional insurance coverage options, a 6% cost-of-living salary increase, and the appointment of Jim Ladbury as County Coroner. The board approved the 2022 tax assessments as presented.

• Approved library development agreement (2-1)
• Approved additional insurance coverage options (unanimous)
• Approved 6% cost-of-living salary increase (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Ladbury as County Coroner (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 tax assessments (unanimous)
• Approved ARW for McKenzie Electric Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved daycare exemption request (unanimous)
• Approved claims for payment

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board met on May 19, 2022, and approved minutes from prior meetings. They discussed the Medora Area Planning video and website, and agreed to review all zoning applications within the Medora planning study area. A request for a secondary dwelling for the Swenson's at Sully Creek Subdivision was deferred until the comprehensive plan is complete next year, after a motion to approve with a no-rent stipulation failed for lack of a second.

• Approved minutes from April 21 and April 28 meetings (all aye)
• Agreed to review all residential and commercial zoning applications within Medora planning study area
• Deferred Swenson secondary dwelling application until comprehensive plan complete (all aye)
• Motion to approve secondary dwelling with no-rent stipulation failed (no second)

Billings County Commission

The Commission will review zoning applications and pipeline permits. The meeting includes a discussion on a Joint Powers Agreement for the Belfild Ambulance and an update regarding Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals litigation.

• Zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits
• Joint Powers Agreement – Belfild Ambulance
• Quiet Title Act litigation update (Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals)
• Billings County Emergency Declaration

The Billings County Commission declared a state of emergency (Emergency Declaration 2022-1) due to heavy snowfall and related road closures, approved updates to mutual aid and intercept agreements for ambulance services, and approved a large list of claims for payment. The board also discussed the Belfield/Billings County Ambulance merger and the status of a quiet title lawsuit, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved Emergency Declaration 2022-1 for spring blizzards (unanimous)
• Approved updates to mutual aid and intercept agreements for ambulance services (unanimous)
• Approved ARW application as presented (unanimous)
• Approved and signed County Clerk of Court agreement with state for 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Approved claims for payment totaling over $700,000 (unanimous)
• Approved revenue vouchers for April (unanimous)
• Approved payroll for April: General Fund $190,642.58, Road and Bridge Fund $115,503.30, Weed Fund $12,254.52 (unanimous)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations for accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The discussion includes potential recommendations to amend the Billings County Zoning Ordinance.

• Review of accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Review of short-term rental property regulations in residential, agricultural, and recreational districts
• Discussion of possible amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously to place a moratorium on amending the county zoning ordinance regarding short-term rentals until the Medora Area comprehensive plan is complete, expected early next year. The decision came after discussion about potential impacts on local housing, with the Sully Creek Subdivision HOA having proposed allowing short-term rentals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved moratorium on amending zoning ordinance for short-term rentals until comprehensive plan complete (6-0)
• Directed zoning director to present new home applications to board prior to approval

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The board will also address potential and pending zoning violations.

• Review of residential, agricultural, and recreational zoning districts
• Proposed amendments to Billings County Zoning Ordinances 2.3, 3.9, 6.18, and 6.19
• Discussion of potential and pending zoning violations

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The board will discuss possible recommendations for amending the Billings County Zoning Ordinance.

• Review of accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Review of short-term rental property regulations in residential, agricultural, and recreational districts
• Discussion of potential amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The board will discuss possible recommendations for amending the Billings County Zoning Ordinance.

• Review of accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Review of short-term rental property regulations
• Discussion of potential amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to discuss several key items, including a draft joint powers agreement with the City of Belfield for ambulance services, the Little Missouri River crossing, and a potential November ballot measure. They will also consider zoning applications, pipeline permits, and open bids for gravel and scoria crushing. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and department reports.

• Draft JPA with City of Belfield for ambulance services
• Discussion on Little Missouri River crossing and potential November ballot measure
• Zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits discussion
• Gravel and scoria crushing bid openings
• Resolution 2022-14 opposing 30x30

The Billings County Commission approved low bids for crushing and stockpiling at four gravel pits, contingent on review by the Road Superintendent and KLJ. They also discussed a potential merger between Billings County EMS and Belfield Ambulance, with a draft joint powers agreement to be finalized for next month. The board approved the 2019 audit report and a resolution opposing federal land preservation programs.

• Approved low bids for Polensky, Bock, Mosser, and Ripley pits (all voted aye)
• Approved 2019 audit report (all voted aye)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 opposing 30x30 land preservation (all voted aye)
• Appointed Darlene Mitchell to Council on Aging board (all voted aye)
• Approved gravel, scoria, and clay lease agreements (all voted aye)
• Approved ARW applications for 5 utility/road projects (all voted aye)
• Approved claims for payment (all voted aye)
• Approved revenue vouchers and payroll for March (all voted aye)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will hold its regular meeting, addressing a range of items including a weed board appointment, zoning applications, and reports from department heads. Key discussions include the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library development agreement, a potential ambulance merger, and several resolutions on burn bans and road policies.

• Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library development agreement
• Billings/Belfield ambulance merger joint powers agreement
• Resolution 2022-13: burn ban
• Resolution 2022-14: opposition to 30x30/America the Beautiful
• Resolution 2022-16: county road crew districts not following redistricted lines

The commission approved a fire emergency order with a burn ban, a resolution on removing hay bales from county roads, and a resolution maintaining road district boundaries. They also approved the KLJ Master Service Agreement, appointed Cory Smith to the weed board, and denied a tax discount request. Several other items were discussed, including a potential ambulance merger with Belfield, which was not finalized.

• Approved Resolution 2022-13 declaring a fire emergency and burn ban (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-15 on removing obstructions like hay bales from county roads (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-16 maintaining road district boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved KLJ Master Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Cory Smith to weed board for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kasian, Kessel, Cerkoney to planning board for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Denied taxpayer request for discount on late payment
• Tabled Resolution 2022-14 'Opposition of 30x30' until April meeting

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider recommending approval or denial of listed items, though no applications are on the agenda. They will discuss participation in the Medora Area Planning project with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation and the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, review the commission's by-laws, and address potential and pending zoning violations with possible action recommendations.

• No applications listed for consideration
• Discussion of participation in Medora Area Planning project
• Review of Billings County Planning and Zoning Commission by-laws
• Addressing potential and pending zoning violations
• TRPL update from Amy McCann under old business

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board voted to recommend participating in the Medora Area Plan, with Billings County covering 20% of the balance, split between the 2022 and 2023 budget cycles. The motion passed 4-1, with Connie Kasian opposed. No zoning applications were considered at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 20, 2022, as corrected (all aye)
• Elected Steven Klym as Vice Chairman
• Recommended participation in Medora Area Plan with 20% cost share (4-1, Kasian opposed)
• No zoning applications to approve

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a request to provide COVID leave for county employees. No decision is noted on the agenda; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of COVID leave request for county employees

Billings County Commission

The Commission will review department head reports and updates from the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and USFS. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Little Missouri River crossing and the appointment of a Water Resource Board member.

• Appointment of Jon Klym to the Water Resource Board
• Zoning applications and ARW/pipeline permits review
• Little Missouri River crossing update and discussion
• Review of revenue and expenditure vouchers

The Billings County Commission approved routine items including minutes, agenda, appointments, agreements, and claims. They also discussed COVID leave and decided to handle it case by case rather than extending leave for all employees. The meeting included updates from various departments and agencies.

• Approved minutes from January 4, 2022 meeting (all aye)
• Approved agenda with additions (all aye)
• Appointed Jon Klym to Water Resource Board for 4-year term (all aye)
• Changed March meeting date to March 7, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved division order from White Rock contingent on state's attorney approval (all aye)
• Approved funding reimbursement agreement with State of ND for County Clerk services (all aye)
• Approved abatement for vacant mobile home with taxes of $32.18 (all aye)
• Approved claims for payment (list of claims approved)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on January 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Room at the county courthouse. The agenda includes no applications or old business, but covers the 2022 meeting schedule, board member terms expiring in March 2022, and election of officers. A work session will introduce the Medora Area Planning project with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, and the board will address potential and pending zoning violations.

• No applications or old business on the agenda
• Review of regular meeting schedule for 2022
• Board member terms expiring in March 2022
• Election of officers for 2022
• Introduction to Medora Area Planning project with Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and Presidential Library Foundation

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board approved the November 2021 minutes and elected Dean Rodne as chairman for 2022. The vice chair vote between Steve Klym and Todd Corneil was tabled due to a tie, to be revoted at the next meeting. No zoning applications were considered. The board also received an update on the comprehensive plan, with a contract expected in February.

• Approved November 18, 2021 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Elected Dean Rodne as 2022 chairman (all aye)
• Tabled vice chair vote due to tie between Steve Klym and Todd Corneil
• No zoning applications to approve

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several topics, including 2022 resolutions, zoning and pipeline permits, a speed limit study, the Little Missouri River Crossing, updates on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and a quote for a job description study. The agenda also includes appointing a Water Resource Board member and approving vouchers.

• 2022 resolutions
• Zoning & ARW/pipeline permits
• Speed limit study report
• Little Missouri River Crossing discussion
• Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library updates

The commission approved joining the NDPERS Public Safety Defined Benefit Retirement Plan effective February 1, 2022, and agreed to pay both employer and employee portions of the additional 1.19% contribution. They also approved 11 resolutions covering appointments, meeting dates, holidays, courthouse hours, expense reimbursements, depositories, investments, legal notices, and salaries. The board declined to change speed limits, rejected a job description quote, and discussed forming a committee for the Little Missouri River Crossing bridge.

• Approved joining NDPERS Public Safety Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Resolution 2022-12)
• Approved paying employer and employee portion of additional 1.19% retirement contribution
• Approved 2022 resolutions 2022-01 through 2022-11 (appointments, meetings, holidays, salaries, etc.)
• Approved December payroll: General Fund $190,616.81, Road and Bridge $110,743.46, Weed $11,840.13
• Approved claims for payment (list of 200+ claims)
• Approved December revenue vouchers (Recorder $22,373, EMS $11,553.15, etc.)
• Declined to change speed limits at this time
• Rejected Gallagher quote for job descriptions