Billings County public meetings in 2024

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board will consider recommending approval or denial of applications including a major petrochemical plant expansion by Petro-Hunt LLC and a major subdivision by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. The board will also review map revisions to rezone over 1,000 acres near Medora for recreational and residential uses, discuss amendments to the zoning ordinance on housing, and review the Medora Area Plan.

• Petro-Hunt LLC applies for minor subdivision, rezoning from Agricultural to Industrial, conditional use permit for new petrochemical processing plant, variance from 250' setbacks, and a two-year permit at Little Knife Gas Plant (813 123rd Ave SW).
• Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation applies for major subdivision of old Bible Camp site (3766 Bible Camp Rd) for event barn, lodging structures, and cabins.
• Map revision: rezone 6 parcels (810.31 acres) south of Medora from Agricultural to Recreational, owned by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.
• Map revision: rezone 188.70 acres from Commercial to Recreational (Badlands Ministries) and 120 acres from Recreational to Agricultural (Donovan O'Brien).
• Board to discuss amending Billings County Zoning Ordinance on housing-related topics.

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board approved Petro-Hunt's application for a conditional use permit, rezoning, and variances to expand the Little Knife Gas Plant, with conditions including DEQ permits, setbacks, and road agreements. The board also approved zoning map changes for several parcels near Medora, but tabled the preliminary plat for The Ranch at Bully Pulpit subdivision pending revisions.

• Approved application 2024-31 for Petro-Hunt gas plant expansion with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved zoning changes for 6 parcels to Recreational, 1 parcel to Recreational, 1 parcel to Agricultural, and 3 parcels to Residential (unanimous)
• Tabled preliminary plat for The Ranch at Bully Pulpit subdivision pending revisions
• Directed State's Attorney to draft housing policy for major developments

Billings County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Billings County Commission. The board will discuss and potentially decide on year-end expenditure vouchers, budget amendments and transfers, a resolution opposing the Maah Daah Hey National Monument, and commissioner portfolios.

• Year-end expenditure vouchers, budget amendments, and transfers
• Maah Daah Hey National Monument Resolution of Opposition
• Commissioner portfolios assignments

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Little Missouri River Crossing and a potential settlement agreement. The board may also enter executive session for attorney consultation under state law.

• Discussion of Little Missouri River Crossing
• Potential settlement agreement
• Possible executive session for attorney consultation

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will swear in a new commissioner, nominate a chairman and vice chairman for the remainder of 2024 and for 2025, and approve minutes and the agenda. Reports will be presented by the US Forest Service, Tax and Zoning Director (covering zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits), and the Road Superintendent. Discussions will include the MAAH DAAH HEY National Monument proposal and the LMRC, as well as an MOU for extension services with NDSU Extension. Miscellaneous items include liquor license applications, NDDOT annual maintenance certification, and setting end-of-year and January meeting dates.

• Discussion of MAAH DAAH HEY National Monument proposal
• Zoning, ARW, and pipeline permit updates from Tax & Zoning Director
• Memorandum of Understanding with NDSU Extension for extension services
• Beer and liquor license applications
• Set end-of-year special meeting and January meeting dates

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval or denial of a temporary use permit for Ames Construction for a staging area at 3389 Pool Drive, related to the Pacific Ave/I-94 Business Loop project. They will also discuss a potential moratorium on housing permits pending a study of housing availability and affordability, review the Medora Area Plan alongside the Comprehensive Plan, and consider possible zoning ordinance amendments on housing topics. Standing items include TRMF project updates and potential zoning violations.

• Temporary use permit for Ames Construction (NW1/4NE1/4 27-140-102, 3389 Pool Drive) for staging area during I-94 Business Loop construction
• Discussion of a moratorium on housing permits pending study of housing availability and affordability in Billings County
• Review of the Medora Area Plan with the Billings County Comprehensive Plan
• Possible recommendations for amending the Billings County Zoning Ordinance on housing-related topics
• Review of the Zoning District Map for Townships 139-102 and 140-102

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will hold a special teleconference meeting to decide on removing the total burn ban. No other items are on the agenda for this meeting.

• Remove total burn ban

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will discuss a road issue with Lori Elliot and Roger Myers. The tax and zoning director will report on zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits. Also on the agenda are road superintendent and engineering reports, plus miscellaneous items like the Obrigewitch Scoria Lease and routine voucher approvals.

• Road issue discussion with Lori Elliot and Roger Myers
• Tax and zoning director's report on zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits
• Obrigewitch Scoria Lease consideration
• Revenue and expenditure vouchers approval
• Road superintendent and engineering reports

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss recommending a moratorium on housing permits pending a study of housing availability and affordability. They will also review possible amendments to the county zoning ordinance on housing topics, along with new TRMF project updates and any pending zoning violations.

• Discuss placing a moratorium on housing permits pending housing study
• Discuss possible recommendations for amending the Billings County Zoning Ordinance on housing
• TRMF Project Updates (new standing agenda item)
• Address potential and pending zoning violations
• Review any zoning applications submitted within the Medora Area Plan boundary

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review materials. These materials will be presented at a public input meeting regarding Chateau Road on October 21.

• Review of materials for the Chateau Road public input meeting

Billings County Commission

The Commission will conduct a hearing for the 2025 Billings County budget. The meeting includes discussions on the Horse & Bison Roundup and various road and zoning permits.

• 2025 Billings County Budget Hearing
• Chateau Road easement agreement discussion
• Southwest Water Authority Contract Renewal District 3
• NDSU Extension Financial Partnership between County and State Base Policy
• Bid openings for Bock & Hild

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

The Billings County Rural Fire District Board held its annual budget meeting and approved the presented 2025 budget as final. The motion was made by Kasey Malkowski, seconded by Jon Klym, and passed unanimously. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes as read.

• Approved September 8 budget meeting minutes as read (unanimous)
• Approved presented 2025 budget as final (unanimous)

Rural Fire District Board Meetings

The Billings County Rural Fire District Board approved increasing the volunteer stipend from $20 to $30 per call for 2024, effective immediately. The board also approved transferring debit card funds to a new account and closing the debit card account, and discussed allowing volunteers with personal pump/tank trucks to use blue lights. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of minutes and financial statements.

• Approved increase in volunteer stipend from $20 to $30 per call for 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved transfer of remaining debit card balance to Now Account and closure of Debit Card Account (all in favor)
• Approved August 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved financial statement and paid bills (all in favor)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss potential amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance regarding housing. The board will also review pending zoning violations and projects within the Medora Area Plan boundary.

• Discussion of housing-related amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance
• Review of zoning applications for projects within the Medora Area Plan boundary
• Review of potential and pending zoning violations

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board met on September 12, 2024, and approved the minutes from the August 22 meeting. No old business was discussed. The board agreed to place an item on the October 17, 2024 agenda to discuss a possible moratorium on housing permits pending a housing study or plan. The board also discussed potential amendments to the zoning ordinance on housing-related topics, including accessory dwelling units and a housing study with partners.

• Approved minutes for August 22, 2024 as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed to place moratorium discussion on October 17, 2024 agenda
• Adjourned at 1:18 PM (unanimous)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission held a special emergency meeting by teleconference on September 7, 2024, to enact a total burn ban and emergency declaration for the county.

• Enactment of a total burn ban for Billings County
• Emergency declaration for the county

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will meet on September 3, 2024, to discuss a new commercial terminal at Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport and review zoning and pipeline permits. They will also consider a section line issue and miscellaneous items including a polling location change for the 2024 general election and an appointment to the Dickinson Public Library Board.

• Discussion of new commercial terminal at Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport
• Review of zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits, and USFS travel management road map
• Section line issue presented by Adam Wanner
• 2024 General Election polling location change from the courthouse
• Appointment of Olivia Titcomb to Dickinson Public Library Board

The commission approved several key items: a guardrail improvement project on seven bridges, a ten-year scoria lease, two short-term rental permits, and a letter of support for a new airport terminal. They also approved an agreement allowing NDDOT to plan and design a road up to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library roundabout, with indemnifications from TRPL and TRMF. A special meeting on September 7 enacted a total burn ban and emergency declaration.

• Approved Alternative B (build) for HSIP guardrail project on 7 bridges (unanimous)
• Authorized KLJ as engineer and signed Army Corp 404 permit (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year scoria lease with Ronald and Judy Bock (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 4-bedroom STR (2024-21) (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 3-bedroom STR (2024-22) (unanimous)
• Approved NDDOT planning/design up to TRPL roundabout with indemnifications (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Dickinson airport terminal project (unanimous)
• Enacted total burn ban Resolution 2024-16 and emergency declaration (2-0)

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval or denial of two conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a picnic shelter application, and will address potential zoning violations.

• 2024-21 MBC Properties LLC: Conditional Use Permit for 4-bedroom short-term rental (max 13 persons) at 3576 East River Rd, zoned Residential
• 2024-22 Roger Rossow: Conditional Use Permit for 3-bedroom short-term rental (max 10 persons) at 3934 East River Rd, zoned Agricultural
• 2024-20 City of Medora: Application for a 20’ x 30’ picnic shelter at 3385 Pool Drive (Medora Swimming Pool), zoned Historical Integrity
• Board will review potential & pending zoning violations and recommend action

Billings County Commission

The Commission will consider the 2025 preliminary budget for Billings County. The meeting includes budget requests from the Dickinson Public Library Bookmobile and SW District Health, as well as a discussion regarding Chateau Road.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget approval
• SW District Health 2025 Budget
• Dickinson Public Library Bookmobile 2025 Budget request
• Chateau Road discussion
• Zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and recommend approval or denial of a conditional use permit for a detached shop with an accessory dwelling unit, a rezoning for an outdoor shooting range, and design modifications for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library maintenance building. The board will also review and hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to zoning regulations for accessory dwelling units across multiple districts.

• Conditional use permit for Scott Wagner: 40' x 60' detached shop with 2nd-story ADU on 6.06 acres at 14941 Dutchmans Rd SW (Residential zone)
• Rezone 80 acres north of BNSF railroad from Agricultural to Recreational for Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation outdoor shooting range
• Design modification for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library maintenance building/trash enclosure at 3410 Chateau Rd (Recreational zone)
• Public hearing on new definitions and permitted/conditional uses for accessory dwelling units in Agricultural, Residential, and Recreational districts
• Discussion of amendment alternatives for ADU regulations and draft zoning ordinance

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to open and award bids for the 134th Avenue SW reconstruction project.

• Bid opening and award for 134th Avenue SW reconstruction project

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will hold discussions regarding the 2025 county budget and a proposal for a South Medora Emergency Building. The meeting also includes updates on school district funding and the TR Expressway.

• Billings County 2025 Budget discussions
• South Medora Emergency Building proposal from Elevatus
• Bankhead Jones funding for Billings County School District
• TR Expressway update from Cal Klewin
• Zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The board will consider a rezoning application and minor subdivision for a property at 12205 17TH ST SW. The meeting also includes a review of the Zoning Permit Fee Schedule.

• Rezoning of 12205 17TH ST SW from agricultural to residential
• Minor subdivision and variance request for a 3.45-acre tract
• Review of the Zoning Permit Fee Schedule

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission will discuss a proposal for the South Medora Emergency Building from Elevatus. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2025 budget COLA and reports on zoning or pipeline permits.

• South Medora Emergency Building Proposal by Elevatus
• COLA discussion for 2025 budget
• Zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits report
• Billings County Board of Equalization public hearing
• Capitol Improvement Plan update from Auditor Kessel

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval or denial of a variance application from Petro-Hunt, LLC for a gas separator at the Little Knife Gas Plant, seeking to build within the 250-foot setback from 8th St SW and the section line. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and hold a policy discussion on building permit administration.

• 2024-09 Petro-Hunt, LLC: variance to construct within 250' setback from 8th St SW and north-south section line between sections 15 & 16-144-98 at Little Knife Gas Plant (813 123rd Ave SW)
• Review of zoning applications within Medora Area Plan boundary
• Policy discussion on building permit administration

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to hear department reports, discuss a consolidated fiber project, review school district bids, and consider zoning and pipeline permits. The agenda also includes updates from the Dickinson Public Library and a regional livestock grant, plus approval of vouchers and a letter of support.

• Consolidated Fiber Project discussion with Bryan Personne
• Billings County School District discussion re bids
• Zoning/ARW/pipeline permits report from Tax & Zoning Director
• Approval of DOT award for East River Road Shared Use Path
• Letter of Support TRE

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider recommending approval or denial of several zoning items to the County Commissioners. These include a temporary movie production set, antenna modifications and a utility shed, a rezoning from Agricultural to Recreational, a concession stand, and a short-term rental. The board will also discuss building permit administration policy.

• Temporary conditional use permit for movie production set at 3775 Bible Camp Rd (2024-05)
• Conditional use permit for antenna modifications and 12' x 20' utility shed at 14560 Airport Rd (2024-06)
• Rezone W1/2NW1/4 of section 27-140-102 and 30.98 acres in E1/2NE1/4 of section 28-140-102 from Agricultural to Recreational
• Conditional use permit for 10' x 12' concession stand at Tjaden Terrace, 3422 Chateau Rd (2024-07)
• Conditional use permit for 3-bedroom short-term rental at 14952 Dutchmans Rd SW (2024-08)

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to act on a hiring committee's recommendation for the courthouse maintenance position and to appoint election inspectors for the June 11, 2024 primary election. The agenda contains only these two personnel and election items.

• Hiring committee recommendation and appointment for courthouse maintenance position
• Appointment of election inspectors for June 11, 2024 primary election

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and agenda, receiving department head reports, and discussing updates from the USFS and the LMRC. They will also discuss a courthouse maintenance position, zoning and pipeline permits, and miscellaneous items such as vouchers, a poll worker wage increase, and the Glade School lease.

• Discussion on updating residents about LMRC
• Tax & Zoning Director report on zoning/ARW/pipeline permits
• Courthouse maintenance position discussion
• Election poll worker wage increase
• Glade School lease

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval or denial of three applications to the County Commissioners: a rezoning and variance for a residence, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and final site plan reviews plus a permit extension for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and discuss the zoning permit fee schedule.

• 2024-02: Spencer & Lacy Allion request to rezone 3.21 acres from agricultural to residential for a single-family home at 3640 134th Ave SW, plus a variance for lot size under 5 acres
• 2024-03: Medora Retreat LLC seeks conditional use permit for 5-bedroom short-term rental, max 16 occupants, at 14610 Marquis Lane
• 2024-04: TRPL final site plan review for parking lot canopies with photovoltaic roofs (~45' x 120' each) and boardwalk overlook at 3410 Chateau Rd
• TRPL requests two-year permit instead of one-year expiration per zoning ordinance section 7.7.1c
• Review of Zoning Permit Fee Schedule

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to meet with legal counsel about the Little Missouri River Crossing litigation and to discuss updating residents on the bridge project. An executive session is anticipated, meaning part of the discussion may be closed to the public.

• Special meeting on March 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM
• Discussion with legal counsel on Little Missouri River Crossing litigation
• Discussion on updating county residents about the bridge project
• Executive session anticipated

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to discuss a potential county purchase of a fire truck, consider state approval of flexible funds for the Chateau Road project and whether to accept the road easement, and review a bridge petition. The agenda also includes routine items like department reports, minutes approval, and various vouchers and agreements.

• Discussion regarding potential county purchase of fire truck
• State approval of flexible fund for Chateau Road project and decision on accepting Chateau Road easement
• Discussion regarding LMRC bridge petition
• Memorandum of Understanding – USDA Travel Management Planning
• Clerk of Court Funding Agreement with State of ND

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider recommending approval or denial of zoning applications, though none were submitted at the time of publication. The board will also elect officers for 2024, discuss priorities, and review the zoning permit fee schedule. The meeting is largely procedural with no pending applications.

• No zoning applications submitted at time of publication
• Election of officers for 2024
• Discussion of 2024 priorities and focus areas
• Review of Zoning Permit Fee Schedule

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a zoning amendment for short-term rentals, a petition regarding a bridge, and a proposal for a new emergency building in South Medora. They will also open bids for guardrail improvements on Buckhorn Road and West River Road and consider a payroll audit proposal.

• Zoning amendment to ordinance regarding short-term rentals
• Elevatus Architecture proposal for South Medora emergency building
• Julie Reis petition regarding a bridge
• Bid opening for Buckhorn Road and West River Road guardrail improvements
• Eide Bailly proposal for payroll audit

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider recommending approval or denial of zoning applications, though none were submitted at publication. The board will also review amendment alternatives for accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals, and hold a public hearing on proposed updates to the zoning ordinance regarding bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals in various districts.

• Public hearing on updating conditional use 5.1.2(p) for Bed and Breakfast Inns and Short-term Rentals in Ag Districts
• Public hearing on updating conditional use 5.2.2(e) for Bed and Breakfast Inns and Short-term Rentals in Residential Districts
• Public hearing on new conditional use 5.3.2(j) for Bed and Breakfast Inns and Short-term Rentals in Recreational Districts
• Proposal to add new Section 6.18 for Short-term Rentals under Special Provisions
• Review of amendment alternatives for accessory dwelling unit and short-term rental regulations

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting solely to prepare witnesses for the upcoming preliminary injunction hearing in the case Short v. Billings County. The meeting is expected to include an executive session under state law, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

• Witness preparation for Short v. Billings County preliminary injunction hearing
• Executive session expected under NDCC §44-04-19.1 and 19.2

Billings County Planning & Zoning Board

The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board will not hold its regular January 18, 2024 meeting because no applications were submitted. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM, with applications due by January 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

• January 18, 2024 meeting cancelled due to lack of applicants
• Next meeting: February 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM
• Application deadline: January 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Billings County Commission

The Billings County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative items and discuss several operational matters. Key items include adopting annual resolutions, discussing the assistant fire chief position, and receiving reports from department heads, including the road superintendent. The agenda also includes zoning and pipeline permit matters and a subcommittee on payroll rules.

• 2024 annual resolutions and commission portfolios
• Discussion regarding assistant fire chief
• Zoning and ARW/pipeline permits report from tax and zoning director
• Payroll rules and policies subcommittee
• Approval of revenue and expenditure vouchers