Ward County public meetings in 2022

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve year-end bills and budget amendments. The meeting includes reviews of foreclosed property bids and raffle permits.

• Year end bills totaling $413,089.63
• Human Service Zone direct cost bills totaling $8,608.19
• Budget amendments for Highway Engineer and Emergency Management Director
• Foreclosed property bids
• Raffle permits for Firefighters Local 1157 and North Dakota Youth Archery Advisory Committee

The Board approved regular bills totaling $413,089.63 and Human Service Zone bills of $8,608.19. They authorized budget amendments for road construction and hazard mitigation planning. One bid for foreclosed properties was approved, while another was denied.

• Approved regular bills totaling $413,089.63 and Human Service Zone bills totaling $8,608.19 (All yes)
• Approved $247,056.76 budget amendment for Highway Department 'Road Construction' (All yes)
• Approved $37,657.51 budget amendment for Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan (All yes)
• Approved $1,262.82 bid for foreclosed parcels #KM180120000100 and #KM270240200010 (All yes)
• Denied $20.00 bid for foreclosed parcels #KM200062000050 and #KM200062000090 (1-3)
• Approved request to consult State's Attorney regarding public use stipulations for foreclosed property (All yes)
• Approved cancellation of outstanding checks (All yes)
• Approved raffle permits for Firefighters Local 1157 and ND Youth Archery Advisory Committee (All yes)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board approved regular and Human Service Zone bills totaling $390,000.74 and awarded bids for two new trucks. Other actions included approving a budget amendment for a K-9 obstacle course and authorizing a contract amendment for Tyler Technologies.

• Approved regular and Human Service Zone bills totaling $390,000.74
• Approved $1,741.61 budget amendment for K-9 obstacle course materials
• Approved Tyler Technologies contract amendment regarding individual party consent
• Approved ROW reversal for Curtis and Michelle Saari
• Approved adjustments to Tax Roll Memorandum
• Approved Planning and Zoning Administrator to work for City of Kenmare
• Awarded Ford F250 bid to Westlie Ford ($59,275) and Chevy 4500 bid to Rydell ($64,893)
• Accepted $610,000 abatement request for Floros, Inc.

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The Board will review November 2022 expenditure, revenue, and budget recap reports. Members will also discuss personnel updates, staff bonuses, cell phones, and a zone vehicle.

• November 2022 expenditures and bills
• Budget Revenue Report for November 2022
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report
• Discussion of bonuses for Zone Staff
• Discussion of Zone Vehicle

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 15 minutes. Members reviewed November 2022 expenditures and budget reports. The Board discussed employee safety features for cell phones and the implementation of performance and retention bonuses.

• Approved December 20, 2022 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received and filed November 2022 Expenditures, December bills, Budget Recap, Budget Revenue, and FC R & R Report (Unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews. The sole item of business is the interview of applicants for the Emergency Manager position.

• Interviews for the Emergency Manager position

The Board of Ward County Commissioners interviewed five candidates and appointed Kelly Haugen to the open Emergency Management Director position. The board also approved a starting salary and a temporary bonus for Mr. Haugen, as well as a raffle permit for a local non-profit.

• Offered Emergency Management Director position to Kelly Haugen (All voted yes)
• Approved starting pay for Kelly Haugen of $76,691.01, Grade 13, Step 1 effective January 1, 2023 (All voted yes)
• Approved 5% bonus for Kelly Haugen for services from November 11 through December 31, 2022 (All voted yes)
• Approved raffle permit application from Habitat for Humanity Northern Lights (All voted yes)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. The body will consider the approval of regular and HS Zone direct cost bills and 2023 contracts for the Lake County Historical Society and Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $325,983.22 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $55,837.86
• 2023 Contracts for Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation and Lake County Historical Society
• Two plat applications and Right of Way Reversal Applications
• Foreclosed property bids, redemptions, and approval of County Deeds
• Court Facilities Improvement Grant Funds Application

The Commission elected new leadership, approved over $325,000 in bills, and granted several right-of-way reversals. The board also approved two plat applications and appointed members to the Water Resource and Human Service Zone boards.

• Elected John Fjeldahl as Chairman (3-2) and Comm. Weppler as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved regular bills of $325,983.22 and Human Service Zone bills of $55,837.86
• Approved ROW reversals for George McLaughlin, George & Michele Severson, and Brent Johnson
• Approved ROW reversal for Daryl & Nancy Becker; referred compensation amount to Highway Committee
• Denied Gerald Stroklund's request for ROW reversal reconsideration
• Approved plat applications for Drew Fegley (contingent on township approval) and Seth Larson
• Denied $30,000 proposal from Frost Solutions for Road Weather Information Systems
• Appointed Tom Klein to Water Resource Board and Louis McLeod to Human Service Zone Board

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board approved one regular bill totaling $40,380.00. The remainder of the special meeting was used to conduct Department Head Evaluations.

• Approved one regular bill in the amount of $40,380.00 (all voted yes)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will review regular bills totaling $590,460.71 and HS Zone direct cost bills of $14,550.85. The meeting includes personnel updates and an interview for the All Seasons Arena Commission.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $590,460.71
• Approval of HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $14,550.85
• Approval of County Deed for tax sale
• Approval of Raffle Permit for Harley Owners Group – Minot Chapter
• Interview for All Seasons Arena Commission

The Board approved regular and HS Zone bills and decided to retain $8,093.68 in National Opioid Settlement funds for local drug assistance. The Commission also scheduled interviews for the Emergency Manager and 911 Coordinator positions. Additionally, the board approved property redemptions and reappointed Nathan Amick to the All Seasons Arena Board.

• Approved regular bills of $601,811.26 and HS Zone direct cost bills of $14,550.85 (all yes)
• Decided to retain $8,093.68 in National Opioid Settlement Funds for drug assistance (all yes)
• Approved redemptions on foreclosed property and signing of Quit Claim Deeds (all yes)
• Reappointed Nathan Amick to the All Seasons Arena Board (all yes)
• Scheduled Emergency Manager interviews for December 7, 2022 (all yes)
• Scheduled 911 Coordinator interviews for December 19, 2022 (all yes)
• Approved raffle permit for Harley Owners Group – Minot Chapter (all yes)
• Approved County Deed from a tax sale (all yes)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board is meeting to approve minutes from October 18, 2022, and review financial documents. The session includes reports on expenditures, budget revenue, and foster care recruitment and retention. The Director will provide updates on personnel, eligibility, child welfare, and zone operations.

• October 2022 expenditures and bills for November 1st and 15th
• Budget Recap Expenses for October 2022
• Budget Revenue Report for October 2022
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report

The board approved the meeting minutes from October 18, 2022. Members voted to receive and file various financial documents, including expenditure and revenue reports for October 2022.

• Approved October 18, 2022 minutes
• Received and filed October 2022 expenditures and bills for November 1st and 15th
• Received and filed October 2022 Budget Recap Expenses
• Received and filed October 2022 Budget Revenue Report
• Received and filed FC Recruitment and Retention Report

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board approved over $717,000 in general, park, and road bills. Key decisions included awarding a fleet management contract to Enterprise and purchasing two Freightliner tandem axle trucks. The Board also approved several plat applications and tax roll adjustments.

• Approved regular and HS Zone bills totaling $717,976.82
• Approved moving permit for Shaun Uleberg
• Awarded Fleet Management Program contract to Enterprise
• Approved purchase of two Freightliner 114SD Plus Tandem Axle Trucks from Westlie Truck Center
• Selected Houston Engineering for bridge replacement and removal projects
• Approved salary table and pay increases for 25 employees
• Approved plat applications for Galen Scheresky and Jim Budeau
• Approved property assessment of $1,067,000 for Park Place Minot, LLC for 2021 and 2022

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will review September 2022 expenditure, revenue, and budget recap reports. The Director will provide updates on personnel and the status of the CHINS unit.

• Review of September 2022 expenditures and bills for October 4th and 18th
• Review of September 2022 Budget Recap Expenses and Revenue Report
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report
• Update on EBT Cards no longer being issued locally as of October 14, 2022
• Status update on the CHINS unit

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board unanimously approved the October 18 agenda, September 20 minutes, and received and filed September 2022 expenditures, October 4 and 18 bills, budget recap and revenue, and the FC R&R Report. The board was informed that EBT cards for SNAP will no longer be issued locally, effective October 17, and will instead be mailed by a vendor. Board member terms for Mac McLeod and John Pietsch expire at year-end; the county auditor will advertise for a vacant community member position.

• Approved October 18, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed September 2022 expenditures, October 4 and 18 bills, budget recap and revenue, and FC R&R Report (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Ward County Commission heard a presentation from Enterprise on a fleet management program that could save the county about $30,000 per year. The board voted unanimously to refer the proposal to the State's Attorney to ensure proper procedures are followed, and to include the Highway Department if they choose to participate. No final approval was granted.

• Referred Enterprise fleet management proposal to State's Attorney for legal review (unanimous)
• Included option for Highway Department to join the program if they wish

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Ward County Commission unanimously adopted the 2023 budget totaling $59,999,744.00 and approved a levied amount of $17,693,359.00. Changes from the budget hearing included a salary increase reduced to 3.5%, Highway Department reduced to 7.5 mills, North Dakota State Fair funding cut from $400,000 to $360,000, and Water Resources reduced by $356,140.00 to 2 mills. The total mill levy is 59.36.

• Adopted 2023 Ward County budget of $59,999,744.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 levied amount of $17,693,359.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budgets and tax levies spread against taxable property at $2,671,885.00 (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the budget. The commission may decide on budget approval and the approval of a salary study.

• Public hearing on the budget
• Possible approval of the budget
• Possible approval of a salary study

The Board of Ward County Commissioners held a budget public hearing on October 6, 2022, where residents raised concerns about rising property taxes and home valuations. The board voted to reduce the proposed salary increase from 5% to 3.5% (3-2), rejected adjusting salaries for employees below minimum as outlined in the salary study (1-4), reduced the highway fund budget to 7.5 mills (unanimous), reduced the Water Resources levy by 1 mill (unanimous), and cut the North Dakota State Fair Association request from $400,000 to $360,000 (4-1). A special budget meeting was scheduled for October 10, 2022.

• Reduced salary increase from 5% to 3.5% (3-2)
• Rejected adjusting salaries for employees below minimum per salary study (1-4)
• Reduced highway fund budget to 7.5 mills, saving ~$500,000 (unanimous)
• Reduced Water Resources levy by 1 mill, saving $356,140 (unanimous)
• Reduced North Dakota State Fair Association funding from $400,000 to $360,000 (4-1)
• Scheduled special budget meeting for October 10, 2022

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Ward County Commission denied a petition by Dakota Boys Ranch to vacate a section line in Harrison Township after a public hearing, finding the criteria not met. The board approved numerous tax roll adjustments including farm residence exemptions and value corrections, and approved a liquor license for Farmers Union Oil of Minot (4-1). Commissioners also approved switching the county's dental insurance to Aflac, set a public hearing on a foreclosed property bid, and approved the sale of retired computer monitors.

• Denied Dakota Boys Ranch section line vacation application (5-0)
• Approved tax roll memorandum adjustments except item #9 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Farmers Union Oil of Minot, DBA Enerbase Cooperative Resources (4-1)
• Approved switching dental insurance to Aflac Dental (5-0)
• Approved $325,987.30 in regular bills and $72,196.73 in HS Zone direct cost bills (5-0)
• Approved selling retired/outdated computer monitors (5-0)
• Set public hearing for foreclosed property bid on Parcel #RL030090000060 at next meeting (5-0)
• Approved minimum sales price for foreclosed properties except Parcel #RL030090000060 (5-0)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve expenditures and review plat applications. The agenda includes a contract renewal for a Vision Zero Coordinator and pay amendments. The board will also conduct interviews for North Dakota State Fair delegates.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $825,917.25 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $8,066.07
• Two plat applications presented by Planning & Zoning Administrator
• Contract renewal for Vision Zero Coordinator
• Purchase of motorgrader mounted packer/rollers
• Approval of Raffle Permit for X-Family Fundraising

The Ward County Commission approved regular bills totaling $825,917.25, received and filed the annual audit report, and approved two subdivision plats for future residential use. They also renewed the Vision Zero Coordinator contract, purchased two motorgrader packer/rollers for $47,600, and denied a foreclosed property bid below the minimum sale price.

• Approved regular bills totaling $825,917.25 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills of $8,066.07 (unanimous)
• Received and filed the annual audit report (unanimous)
• Approved plat application for Kristi and Chad McDonald (Lot 2 Dakota Ridge Estates 5th Addition) (unanimous)
• Approved plat application for Larry Halden (Proposed Outlot 1, 22.49 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved Vision Zero Coordinator contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two motorgrader mounted packer/rollers from RDO Equipment for $47,600 (unanimous)
• Denied foreclosed property bid for Parcel #RL030090000060 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kandi Mikkelson and John Fjeldahl as North Dakota State Fair delegates (unanimous)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will review financial documents and budget reports for August 2022. The meeting includes a presentation on personnel vacancies, recent hires, and updates regarding Youthworks and NDACo.

• August 2022 expenditures and bills for September 6th and 20th
• Budget Recap Expenses and Revenue Reports for August 2022
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report
• Personnel update on vacancies and recent hires
• State Auditor’s Report

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board approved the September 20, 2022 agenda, the August 16, 2022 minutes, and received and filed August 2022 expenditures, bills, budget recap, and revenue reports. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on administrative updates, personnel vacancies, and discussion of potential state employee status for zone staff.

• Approved September 20, 2022 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 16, 2022 regular board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed August 2022 expenditures, bills for September 6 and 20, 2022, budget recap and revenue, and FC R&R report (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a property purchase. The board will consider approving the wiring of funds to The Title Team.

• Approval of wiring $271,792.00 to The Title Team for Sanctuary of Sober Living property purchase

The Ward County Commission held a special meeting and unanimously approved wiring $271,792 to the Title Team for the purchase of the Sanctuary of Sober Living property. The meeting lasted three minutes and no other business was conducted.

• Approved $271,792 wire to Title Team for Sanctuary of Sober Living property purchase (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address one item of business. The board will consider the approval of a raffle permit.

• Raffle permit approval for Minot Public School Foundation

The Ward County Commission held a special meeting and unanimously approved a raffle permit for the Minot Public School Foundation. The meeting lasted one minute and no other business was conducted.

• Approved raffle permit for Minot Public School Foundation (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular bills and tax roll adjustments. The agenda includes a budget presentation from the Water Resource Board and several plat applications. The board will also consider contracts for tandem truck bids and engineering services for Bridge #51-117-20.1.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $1,825,400.07 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $15,596.07
• Public hearing for Andrew Sebastion moving permit
• Five plat applications
• 2023 tandem truck bids and engineering services for Bridge #51-117-20.1
• Gaming site authorizations for Souris Valley Bowmen, Pheasants for the Future, and North Dakota State Fair Foundation

The Ward County Commission approved a $1.8M bill list, a moving permit for a home relocation, and a memorandum of tax roll adjustments affecting multiple properties. They also approved five plat applications, a salt/sand storage shed bid, and several other administrative items.

• Approved regular bills totaling $1,825,400.07 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $15,596.07 (unanimous)
• Approved moving permit for Andrew Sebastion to relocate a home from 4659 107th St NW, Sherwood to 10461 County Rd 15W, Minot (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Tax Roll Adjustments including farm residence exemptions, mobile home removals, and fire-damage reductions (unanimous)
• Approved five plat applications for future residential or agricultural use (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Clear Span Fabric Structures International for $111,389 for a salt/sand storage building (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for two tandem axle truck chassis for 2023 delivery (unanimous)
• Approved selecting KLJ Engineering for bridge replacement preliminary engineering on County Road 5 north of Donnybrook (unanimous)
• Approved paying Executime invoice of $42,075 from contingency fund or ARPA funds (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone Direct Cost bills. The agenda includes discussions on the 2023 Human Service Zone Budget and a presentation on the SE-SW Connector Corridor Study. The board will also conduct interviews for the Library Board.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $1,551,213.81
• Approval of HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $11,616.56
• 2023 Human Service Zone Budget discussion
• SE-SW Connector Corridor Study presentation
• Right of Way Reversal Applications

The Ward County Commission approved regular bills totaling $1,551,134.76 and the 2023 Human Service Zone budget. They also approved a bid of $3,585.36 for two foreclosed properties and a furniture purchase of $8,996. A motion to clean up debris on county-owned condo properties failed, and a meeting was set to discuss next steps.

• Approved regular bills totaling $1,551,134.76 and HS Zone direct cost bills of $11,616.56 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Ward County Human Service Zone direct and indirect budget (unanimous)
• Approved bid of $3,585.36 for two foreclosed parcels (unanimous)
• Approved Rough Rider Industries furniture quote of $8,996.00 (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with interviewing top four HR Director applicants (unanimous)
• Approved payroll amendments for R. Neumiller and R. Christianson (unanimous)
• Approved seeking grants for phase 1 of SE/SW Connector Corridor intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Motion to clean up debris piles on county-owned condo properties failed (2-3)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will review July 2022 financial documents and budget reports. The meeting includes a presentation from the Foster Care Unit and discussions on personnel and grant applications.

• Review of July 2022 expenditures, bills, and budget revenue reports
• Foster Care Unit presentation
• Grant application for a 3rd Zone Van
• Personnel update regarding vacancies and recent hires
• Discussion on Eligibility Call Center and Youthworks

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board unanimously approved the agenda, the July 19, 2022 minutes, and received and filed the July 2022 expenditures, bills, budget recap, and revenue report. Personnel updates were provided, including internal fills and open positions. The board heard a foster care presentation and discussed community needs.

• Approved agenda for August 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Received and filed July 2022 expenditures, bills, budget recap, and revenue report (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will review the 2023 preliminary budget and set a date for the budget hearing. The meeting includes public hearings on a zoning ordinance amendment and a special use permit for Enerbase Cooperative Resources.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $276,948.95 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $6,225.57
• Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022-2
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Enerbase Cooperative Resources
• Review of 2023 Preliminary Budget
• Discussion of side dump purchase

The Ward County Commission approved the 2023 preliminary budget and implemented a salary study with a 5% increase for employees, bringing below-minimum salaries up to the table. The commission also approved several permits, zoning amendments, plat applications, and right-of-way reductions, and authorized the exchange of defective HMI trailers for Midland trailers at a higher cost.

• Approved 2023 Preliminary Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 5% salary increase and below-minimum salary adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved moving permit for Tammy Holen (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Enerbase Cooperative Resources (unanimous)
• Approved plat applications for Enerbase, Haider, and Shelkey (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way reductions from 75' to 33' for three applications (unanimous)
• Approved exchanging HMI trailers for Midland trailers at $70,635 each (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners is meeting with the Planning Commission to conduct public hearings and review plat applications. The session includes a discussion on a draft update to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing for Enerbase Cooperative Resources Special Use Permit (Proposed Outlot 15)
• Plat application for Enerbase Cooperative Resources (Proposed Outlot 15)
• Plat application for Melvin Haider (Proposed Outlots 18 & 19)
• Plat application for Patti Shelkey (Proposed Outlot 2)
• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Draft update

The Ward County Planning Commission and County Commission jointly approved a Special Use Permit for Enerbase to operate a commercial fueling station on a rural zoned property, along with related plat requests. They also approved plats for residential outlots submitted by Melvin Haider and Patti Shelkey. The boards discussed a draft Zoning Ordinance and directed Planning & Zoning Administrator Doug Diedrichsen to add a table of contents and address other concerns before further review.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Enerbase commercial fueling station (all yes)
• Approved Enerbase plat for proposed Outlot 15, 5.30 acres (all yes)
• Approved Melvin Haider plat for Outlots 18 & 19, 2.32 acres each (all yes)
• Approved Patti Shelkey plat for proposed Outlot 2, 2.50 acres (all yes)
• Directed Planning & Zoning Administrator to add table of contents to Zoning Ordinance draft and continue work (all yes)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone Direct Cost bills. The meeting includes annual reports from the Minot Area Chamber EDC and the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. The board will also consider pay amendments and a storage agreement extension.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $550,214.20
• Approval of HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $33,387.39
• Extension request for Discovery Center Storage Agreement to September 30, 2022
• Pay amendments presented by Human Resources Director Tammy Terras
• Approval of Raffle for Minot Association of Builders

The Ward County Commission approved the agenda with an added raffle permit item, the minutes from prior meetings, and a total of $550,214.20 in regular bills plus $33,387.39 in HS Zone direct cost bills. They also approved payroll amendments for three employees, received and filed correspondence and monthly reports, extended the Discovery Center Storage Agreement to September 30, 2022, issued a duplicate warrant to Williamson Development for $1,159.54, and approved raffle permits for Minot Association of Builders and Souris Valley United Way. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with addition of Item 6E (raffle for Souris Valley United Way) (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 6 and July 11, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Approved regular bills totaling $550,214.20 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $33,387.39 (5-0)
• Approved payroll amendments for C. Lovitt, T. Crowe, and J. Hannah (5-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Garrison Diversion, Public Service Commission, NDSU Extension, and Minot Area Chamber EDC (5-0)
• Received and filed monthly reports including financials (5-0)
• Approved extension of Discovery Center Storage Agreement to September 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved duplicate warrant to Williamson Development for $1,159.54 (5-0)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will review June 2022 financial reports and the 2023 budget breakdown. Members will discuss personnel updates, youth shelter needs, and a grant application for a third van.

• Review of 2023 Budget Breakdown
• Grant application for a 3rd van
• Youthworks and Interim Shelter needs
• Director's Evaluation
• June 2022 expenditures and budget reports

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board approved submitting a grant application to the St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation for a new vehicle. The board also received and filed financial reports, reviewed the 2023 budget, and heard updates on personnel and agency operations.

• Approved agenda for July 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed June 2022 expenditures, bills, budget recap, and revenue report (unanimous)
• Approved submission of grant application to St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation for a vehicle (unanimous roll call)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills and discuss zoning ordinance amendments. The agenda includes reviews of tax roll adjustments, pay amendments, and a lease agreement with Dakota Agronomy Partners.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $199,616.76 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $1,014.07
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022-2
• Lease Agreement with Dakota Agronomy Partners
• Revised Agreement with Youthworks
• Duplicate Warrant for D. or C. Schmitt in the amount of $1,723.54

The Ward County Commission approved the regular bills totaling $199,616.76 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $1,014.07. They also approved a 5-year lease agreement with Dakota Agronomy Partners, removed a 5-year term stipulation from the Youthworks Memorandum of Agreement, and approved adjustments to the Tax Roll Memorandum. Additionally, they approved a zoning ordinance amendment on first reading and set a public hearing for August 2, 2022.

• Approved regular bills totaling $199,616.76 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $1,014.07 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease agreement with Dakota Agronomy Partners (unanimous)
• Removed 5-year term stipulation from Youthworks Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved adjustments to Tax Roll Memorandum (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment on first reading, set second reading/public hearing for Aug 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll amendments for five employees (unanimous)
• Approved nonfinancial support for Region 2 ND Regional Workforce Impact Program (unanimous)
• Approved duplicate warrant to D. or C. Schmitt for $1,723.54 (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone Direct Cost bills. The agenda includes discussions on architectural and engineering services for bridge replacement and the Olson apartment/Ying Bin demo project. The board will also review pay amendments and various gaming and event permits.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $451,959.03 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $28,447.70
• Selection of Architectural Services and advertisement for Bridge Replacement engineering services
• Olson apartment /Ying Bin demo project
• Approval of Gaming Site for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 753
• Approval of Raffle for Minot Gun Club

The Ward County Commission approved EAPC as the architect for the design and construction of an equipment storage building at the Ward County Highway Department, authorizing the Chairman to sign the AIA Contract. The commission also approved a $162,900 bid from Hanson's Excavating for the Olson Apartment demo project, adding $34,329.31 from ARPA funds to cover the over-budget cost. Additionally, the commission approved a standard Medicare education program for employees at $2,500 per year, and made changes to a Youthworks MOA, though Youthworks indicated they could not approve the changes without board review.

• Approved EAPC as architect for highway equipment storage building (unanimous)
• Approved Hanson's Excavating bid of $162,900 for Olson Apartment demo, adding $34,329.31 from ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved standard Medicare education program at $2,500/year (unanimous)
• Approved payroll amendments for B. Haug, J. Merck, D. Eslinger, R. Stevenson (unanimous)
• Approved gaming site authorization for VFW Post 753 (unanimous)
• Approved special event for Hunter's Den and raffle permits for Minot Gun Club and Minot Symphony Assn. (unanimous)
• Moved July 5, 2022 meeting to July 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved regular bills totaling $451,959.03 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $28,447.70 (unanimous)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will review May 2022 expenditure, revenue, and budget recap reports. The meeting includes a presentation from the Child Protective Service Unit and discussions regarding personnel and the Director's evaluation process.

• May 2022 expenditures and bills for June 7th and June 21st
• Budget Recap Expenses and Revenue Reports for May 2022
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report
• Child Protective Service Unit Presentation
• Director's Evaluation Process

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and May 2022 expenditures and financial reports. A presentation on CPS operations highlighted staffing shortages and service gaps. Personnel updates noted several upcoming vacancies and ongoing hiring efforts.

• Approved June 21, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed May 2022 expenditures, bills, budget recap, and revenue report (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a contract and housing options with Youthworks. The board will also discuss the placement of the Minot Municipal Court within the Ward County Courthouse.

• Discussion with Youthworks regarding contract and housing options
• Discussion on Minot Municipal Court placement within Ward County Courthouse

The Ward County Commission approved $350,000 in ARPA funds for Youthworks to purchase a house, with Youthworks as owner, a memorandum of understanding ensuring county youth are cared for, and a 5-year stipulation requiring Youthworks to stay in the county or repay a portion. The commission also approved $100,000 in ARPA funds for Youthworks to potentially move into a larger building in 9-12 months. Additionally, the commission offered the Minot Municipal Court space in the courthouse currently used by the Superintendent of Schools, with an assessment on November 1, 2022.

• Approved $350,000 ARPA funds for Youthworks to purchase a house (4-1, Fjeldahl no)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA funds for Youthworks for future building move (unanimous)
• Offered Minot Municipal Court space in courthouse, with assessment Nov 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and Human Service Zone bills and discuss preliminary salary budgets. The agenda includes a public hearing for a variance and several administrative approvals for gaming sites and raffles.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $417,741.73 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $34,811.82
• Public hearing for Doug Diedrichsen regarding a variance
• Preliminary budget discussions regarding salaries and pay amendments
• Memorandum of Agreement with Kenmare Community Development Corporation
• Joint Powers Agreement between Ward County and Minot Public School District #1

The Ward County Commission approved $417,731.23 in general bills and $34,811.82 in HS Zone direct cost bills, along with the American Rescue Plan Agreement contingent on receiving federal funds. They also approved a 5% salary increase for budget purposes, several plat applications, and various other administrative items. All votes were unanimous except for two 4-1 votes on conference attendance and welcome packet materials.

• Approved $417,731.23 in general bills and $34,811.82 in HS Zone direct cost bills (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Agreement contingent on receiving federal funds (unanimous)
• Approved 5% salary increase for budget purposes (unanimous; 8% amendment failed)
• Approved variance for Linda Jung for 0.82-acre family burial plot (unanimous)
• Approved plat applications for Daniel Jung, Rod and Jodi Anderson, Andrew Mau, and Nathan Smith (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 36x86 snow blower for $11,424 from Swanston Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Correctional Officer to Corporal (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for military welcome packet materials (4-1, Pietsch no)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to continue the review of applications for the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Review of American Rescue Plan Act applications

The Ward County Commission met to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, approving numerous requests for infrastructure, public safety, and community projects. The county received $13,138,741 in ARPA funds, but requests totaled $31,788,023, leading to partial funding for many projects. The commission approved funding for culvert/bridge projects, gravel projects, sewer/water projects, radio equipment, and various nonprofit requests, while denying or tabling others.

• Approved culvert/bridge projects for Maryland, Afton, Burlington, Tatman, Eureka, Brillian, Newman townships at 50% (6-1)
• Approved culvert/bridge projects for Burt, Carbondale, Iota Flat, Kirkelie, Margaret, Rolling Green, Shealy, Willis townships at 50% (unanimous)
• Approved gravel projects for Carbondale, Mandan, Surrey, Maryland townships at 50% up to $25,000 each (unanimous)
• Approved Afton Township's 30th Street improvement at 60% of request (unanimous)
• Approved allocations to park districts and YMCA totaling $126,864.70 (unanimous)
• Approved sewer/water project allocations to cities and districts totaling $3,511,966.60 (unanimous)
• Approved radio equipment allocations for fire districts totaling $262,479.40 (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 for Youthworks short-term care and transitional housing, with building owned by county (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct a board opening interview. The commissioners will also review applications for the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Board opening interview
• American Rescue Plan Act application review

The Ward County Commission allocated the remaining $8,524,599.82 of its $13,138,741.00 American Rescue Plan Act funds to various external and internal projects, including sewer/water, public health, housing, tourism, parks, and first responder initiatives. Several internal requests were denied or tabled, and a few motions failed. The commission will reconvene on May 26, 2022, to review allocations further.

• Appointed Dale Dohms to Minot City Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Pulled all premium pay applications, to revisit only if funds remain (unanimous)
• Funded sewer/water projects at 30% of asking, $3,011,966.70 (unanimous)
• Funded public health and housing at 30% of asking (4-1, Rostad no)
• Funded Visit Minot and Ward County Historical Society at 50%, $88,724.02 (unanimous)
• Funded culvert/bridge projects at 50%, $1,175,504.82 (unanimous)
• Denied Ward County Public Library book sanitizer and new computer stations (unanimous)
• Denied NDSU Extension Agency requests for vehicle, Smart TV, interactive whiteboard (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Ward County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, review and approve bills totaling $356,958.90 plus HS Zone Direct Cost bills of $15,554.93, and discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF). They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a juvenile secure services agreement, a food service agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC, and a Cisco Flex agreement for the county phone system. Additional items include a snow blower purchase, an apartment demolition project, pay amendments, and various administrative approvals such as gaming sites, a raffle permit, and a county deed for a foreclosed property sale.

• Approve regular bills totaling $356,958.90 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $15,554.93
• TIF discussion
• Secure Services Agreement – Juvenile and Food Service Agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC
• Cisco Flex Agreement for county phone system and second IT ARPA proposal for microphone additions
• Approval of Gaming Sites and Raffle Permit

The commission approved a motion to waive 100% of Ward County's portion of taxes for 8 years for the EPIC Companies M building project, after earlier TIF proposals failed. They also approved a Secure Services Agreement for juveniles, a Cisco Flex Agreement for the phone system, and various other administrative items. The meeting included service awards and employee recognitions.

• Approved 8-year 100% tax waiver for EPIC M building (4-1)
• Approved Secure Services Agreement for juveniles (unanimous)
• Approved Cisco Flex Agreement for phone system (unanimous)
• Approved payroll amendments for multiple employees (unanimous)
• Approved gaming sites for five establishments (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit for Minot Area Men's Winter Refuge (unanimous)
• Approved duplicate warrants totaling $152.62 (unanimous)
• Approved County Deed for sale of foreclosed property (unanimous)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive and file April 2022 financial reports, hear an eligibility unit presentation, and discuss personnel matters including service awards, staff recognitions, and a potential action on a Zone HR addendum.

• Receive and file April 2022 expenditures and bills for May 3 and 17
• Budget recap expenses for April 2022
• Budget revenue report for April 2022
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report
• Discussion and action on Zone HR Addendum

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board unanimously approved changes to the HR Policy addendum, including adding ID badges to the dress code and setting a GSA rate of $0.18/mile for personal vehicle use when a van is available. The board also received and filed the Eligibility Unit presentation and April 2022 financial reports, and approved steps for the Zone Director's evaluation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for May 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed April 2022 expenditures, bills, budget recap, and revenue reports (unanimous)
• Received and filed Eligibility Unit handouts (unanimous)
• Approved HR Manual Addendums as presented (unanimous)
• Approved contacting Kristen Hasbargen for evaluation steps (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone direct cost bills. The agenda includes public hearings for special use permits and variances, as well as discussions on the 2021 budget request and disciplinary action policy.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $152,293.75 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $14,565.41
• Public hearings for Special Use Permit and Variance
• Plat applications (5)
• Approval of Gaming Sites for MSU Beaver Boosters and Minot Junior Golf Association
• Discussion of Disciplinary Action Policy

The Ward County Commission approved a special use permit renewal for Bryantt Metals, LLC, allowing continued metal recycling on a rural property. The board also approved a variance for Anton Mickelson, several plat applications, a jail food service contract increase, and various administrative items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Bryantt Metals, LLC special use permit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Anton Mickelson driveway width variance (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for Ward County Jail and First District Health Unit (unanimous)
• Approved Summit Food Service contract increase (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for architectural services for Building C shop addition (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Memorandum adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved plat applications for Mickelson, Roen, Niess, Dalby, and Krabeth (unanimous)
• Removed two paragraphs from Ward County Disciplinary Action Policy (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2022-2. The body will also review bills and discuss health plan intelligence and TIF participation.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $478,903.73 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $4,435.44
• Public Hearing/Ordinance 2022-2 Fence Ordinance along County Roads
• EPIC Companies- M Building TIF participation discussion
• Human Service Zone Plan Approval
• Approval of Quit Claim deed for foreclosed property redeemed by owner

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board will meet to approve the March 2022 minutes and receive financial reports, including expenditures, budget recaps, and revenue. They will also discuss several operational items, such as staff recognition, personnel updates, a request for remote work for centralized CPS intake, the zone plan, and a shelter care update from a visit to the NW Youth Assessment Center.

• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2022
• Receive and file March 2022 expenditures and bills for April 5 and 19
• Budget recap expenses and revenue report for March 2022
• Request to approve remote work for centralized CPS intake
• Shelter care update from April 11 visit to William County NW Youth Assessment Center

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board unanimously approved allowing two centralized CPS Intake Workers to work remotely from home. The board also approved the updated Ward County Human Service Zone Plan, which had been approved by the state on 04/08/22. Additionally, the board recognized two employees for outstanding work and received and filed financial reports.

• Approved agenda for April 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Received and filed March 2022 expenditures, bills, budget recap, and FC R&R report (unanimous)
• Approved recognizing two employees for outstanding work at next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved remote work for two centralized CPS Intake Workers (unanimous)
• Approved, signed, and dated updated Ward County Human Service Zone Plan (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review applications for the American Rescue Plan Act. The board will also hear from the Planning and Zoning Administrator regarding plat applications.

• Review of American Rescue Plan Act applications
• Plat applications presented by Planning and Zoning Administrator Doug Diedrichsen

The Ward County Commission approved two agricultural plats for Juniper Properties LLLP and reviewed internal applications for American Rescue Plan Act funds, approving several items while denying or tabling others. Decisions included moving forward with a library bookmobile (up to $220,000), a drone for Weed Control, and a detention center camera replacement, but denying a salt storage building, a vehicle for NDSU Extension, and a Commission Chambers audio upgrade. The meeting was procedural in that it focused on internal funding requests rather than major policy changes.

• Approved two Juniper Properties LLLP plats (152.40 acres and 218.22 acres) for agricultural use (unanimous)
• Approved ballot/tax payment drop-box and voting booths for Auditor/Treasurer
• Approved fuel tank conversion and camera addition for Old Highway Department
• Approved courthouse blinds and carpet in judge's chambers
• Approved library bookmobile with up to $220,000 in ARPA funds, after using $80,000 budgeted
• Approved drone purchase for Ward County Weed Control
• Approved Minot Central Dispatch recording equipment (35% of cost)
• Denied salt storage building, NDSU Extension vehicle, and Commission Chambers audio upgrade

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will review regular and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $328,053.72. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Home Rule Charter amendment and discussions regarding compensation studies and pay amendments.

• Regular bills totaling $320,581.46
• HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $7,472.26
• Request for drilling in Ward County Right-of-Way by Dave Alm, WPC, Inc.
• Sheriff's Department request for bids on a new van
• Jail Service Agreement amendment

The Ward County Commission gave a recommendation of approval for a 20-year TIF with a 90/10 split requested by EPIC Companies for the M Building renovation in downtown Minot, with final decision deferred to the April 19, 2022 meeting. The commission also approved a Home Rule Charter amendment, a burn ban through November 30, 2022, and ended in-office COVID-19 testing for county employees. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of 20-year TIF for EPIC M Building renovation (4-1, final decision April 19)
• Approved Home Rule Charter Amendment Article 2-G (unanimous)
• Approved Ward County Fire Emergency and Restrictive Burn Ban through Nov 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Ceased in-office COVID-19 rapid testing for county employees (unanimous)
• Approved $21,036.40 low quote from The Foam Depot for Sawyer shop insulation (unanimous)
• Authorized KLJ Engineering for bridge 51-155-50.0 preliminary engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $32,024.00 bid for foreclosed property Parcel #RL030090000070 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jay Livingston and Mark Schumaker to Planning and Zoning Board (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Ward County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment (2022-1) and consider vacation of a right-of-way. They will also review highway-related items including a fence ordinance, annual bids, and chip seal projects, plus approve routine bills and correspondence.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022-1
• Public hearing on vacation of platted or statutory right of way
• Approval of regular bills totaling $233,627.80 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $23,723.63
• Approval of annual materials, supplies, and services bids for highway projects
• Approval of County Deed for sale of foreclosed property

The Ward County Commission approved the second reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022-1, a fence ordinance on first reading, and annual road material bids. They also approved low bids for chip seal, micro surfacing, and striping on county roads. A motion for Ward County to apply for a $150,000 grant for Youthworks failed, but a subsequent motion for Youthworks to lead the effort passed.

• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022-1 with 'existing' added to item 12 (unanimous)
• Approved Fence Ordinance on first reading with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved annual materials, supplies, and services bids from March 8, 2022 list (unanimous)
• Approved low bids: Mayo Construction $1,111,770.30 (micro surfacing), Asphalt Surface Technologies $848,498.24 (chip seal), J & J Striping $62,461.69 (striping) (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 0.29 acre right-of-way for Kirt A. Sechrist (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision plat for St. Anthony's Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved plat for Mike Washek (unanimous)
• Motion for Ward County to apply for $150,000 Youthworks grant failed (2-3); subsequent motion for Youthworks to lead passed (unanimous)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will meet to approve February 2022 minutes and review financial reports, including expenditures and budget revenue. The meeting includes discussions on the Zone Plan, personnel updates, and an agency clean-up plan.

• February 2022 expenditures and bills for March 1st and March 15th
• Budget Recap Expenses and Revenue Reports for February 2022
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report
• Zone Plan discussion
• Shelter Care site-visit update

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board met on March 15, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes from the February 15 meeting, and the February 2022 expenditures and related reports. The board also unanimously approved a motion to arrange a tour of a shelter care facility in Williston to learn about their program. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates from the Zone Director.

• Approved agenda for March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Received and filed February 2022 expenditures and bills, budget reports, and foster care report (unanimous)
• Approved tour of Williston shelter care facility (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular bills and HS Zone direct cost bills. The agenda includes a public hearing on a ROW Vacation Application and discussions on road projects and county contracts.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $5,959,975.14 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $1,635.78
• Public hearing for ROW Vacation Application
• County Road 1 & 2 pavement overlay project
• Request for permission to purchase 2 side-dump trailers
• Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Donnybrook

The Ward County Commission approved a $3,098,928.76 contract with Bechtold Paving Inc. for the County Road 1 & 2 pavement overlay project west of Kenmare, with 80% federal and 20% county funding. The board also approved a resolution of support for Ukraine, a right-of-way vacation, a joint powers agreement with Donnybrook, and several ARPA-related motions, including removing premium pay for essential workers from allowable funding categories. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $3,098,928.76 paving contract to Bechtold Paving Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Support for Ukraine (unanimous)
• Approved ROW vacation of section line between sections 28 and 33, Harrison Township (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Donnybrook for building permit authority (unanimous)
• Approved $5,959,975.14 in general bills and $1,635.78 HS Zone Direct Cost bills (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing two HMI side-dump trailers at $65,900 each and selling 1957 Easton trailer (unanimous)
• Removed premium pay for essential workers from ARPA allowable funding categories (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA application process with May 1, 2022 deadline for outside applications (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills and discuss inmate boarding contracts. The agenda includes updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and bridge funding. The board will also review polling locations and auditor office bids.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $580,240.34 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $18,751.37
• Contracts for boarding inmates for the City of Kenmare, City of Berthold, and City of Surrey
• Chip Seal and Micro Surfacing Project and HB 1505 Bridge Funding
• Final designation of 2022 polling locations
• Bids for the Auditor office front counter

The Board approved the 2022 Ward County Emergency Operations Plan update, the new Ward County Bridge Repair and Replacement Policy, and authorized bidding for micro surfacing on County Roads 9, 10, and 9A and chip seal on County Road 6. They also approved contracts for boarding inmates for Kenmare, Berthold, and Surrey, and approved payroll amendments for three employees. A motion to hire CliftonLarsenAllen for an online grant portal failed for lack of a second; instead, the board voted to manage the portal internally and to have staff research costs.

• Approved agenda with corrections (special meeting date moved to Feb 7, item 8F moved to 7.5).
• Approved minutes from Feb 1 and Feb 7 meetings.
• Approved general bills totaling $580,240.34 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $18,751.37.
• Approved inmate boarding contracts for Kenmare, Berthold, and Surrey.
• Approved 2022 Emergency Operations Plan update and authorized Chairman to sign.
• Approved payroll amendments for L. Schachtschneider, P. Cooper, and C. Hammer.
• Authorized Highway Department to bid micro surfacing (CR 9, 10, 9A) and crack/chip seal (CR 6).
• Approved new Bridge Repair and Replacement Policy resolution.

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will review fiscal reports including January 2022 expenditures and budget revenue. Discussion items include a zone plan update, membership inquiries, and various personnel and operational updates.

• January 2022 expenditures and bills
• January 2022 Budget Recap Expenses
• January 2022 Budget Revenue Report
• FC Recruitment and Retention Report
• Zone Plan Update

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board unanimously approved restoring lost annual leave for two employees who were called back to work during their scheduled vacation at the end of 2021. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and several financial and operational reports. Discussions were held on tribal representation, staff vacancies, and issues with Youthworks, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed January 2022 expenditures and bills (unanimous)
• Received and filed January 2022 budget recap expense report (unanimous)
• Received and filed January 2022 budget revenue report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Foster Home Recruitment and Retention Report for January 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of lost annual leave for two employees (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review a presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. The board will also discuss the Home Rule Charter and policies regarding right-of-way and property return to landowners.

• CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP presentation
• Revision of right-of-way language in Planning and Zoning policies
• Procedure for returning Ward County property to landowners
• Home Rule Charter

The Ward County Commission voted unanimously to remove the requirement that subdivisions within six miles of Minot follow the city's master plan, and to require plats to show existing statutory right-of-way instead of dedicating land. They also approved language requiring existing right-of-way to be clearly shown on plats, removing the outlot dedication requirement. A discussion on returning county property to landowners resulted in no deadline for applications, and a future agenda item on requiring a public vote for right-of-way issues was noted.

• Removed Minot master plan requirement for subdivisions within six miles (5-0)
• Approved plat language requiring existing statutory right-of-way be shown (5-0)
• Approved striking outlot dedication language, requiring right-of-way shown on plats (5-0)
• Set no deadline for forms to request return of qualified Ward County property (5-0)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Commissioners will review regular and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $291,427.17. The agenda includes a public hearing for a foreclosed property in Minot and discussions regarding inmate boarding contracts and facility management bids.

• Regular bills totaling $287,141.76
• HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $4,285.41
• Public Hearing for foreclosed property at 201 45th Avenue NE, Minot
• Inmate boarding contract for City of Minot
• Bids/quotes for 2022 pickup and dump trailer

The commission approved the sale of a county-owned parcel at 201 45th Avenue NE, Minot, for $23,000 to Eric Bretheim after a public hearing. They also approved a new Bookmobile Committee, accepted bids for a pickup and dump trailer, and approved adjustments to the tax roll. The meeting included several other routine approvals and a failed motion to add Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday.

• Approved sale of Parcel #MI018190000040 to Eric Bretheim for $23,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Bookmobile Committee for new library bookmobile (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid of $42,334 from Ryan Chevrolet for 2022 pickup (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of $14,500 from Korral Supply for dump trailer (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll adjustments with correction to item #7 (unanimous)
• Approved variance and plat applications for Austin Hanson, Roger Neshem, Keith/Amy Neshem, Matthew Olson (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Personnel Policy for clarification (unanimous)
• Denied employee appeal; investigation stands (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills and a 2021 budget amendment. The agenda includes discussions on inmate boarding contracts and tax roll adjustments. The board will also review real estate broker proposals for foreclosure properties.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $415,252.99 and HS Zone direct cost bills totaling $4,922.79
• Joint Powers Agreement for Burke, McHenry, and Renville Counties regarding the Detention Center
• Contracts for boarding inmates for the City of Burlington and City of Garrison
• 2021 Budget Amendment
• Approval of County Deeds for sold foreclosed property

The Ward County Commission approved routine bills totaling $415,252.99, joint powers agreements for jail services with Burke, McHenry, and Renville counties, and inmate boarding contracts for Burlington and Garrison. They also approved tax roll adjustments, adopted the 2022 agricultural land valuation at $567.95 per acre, and renewed the county's liability insurance policy at a cost of $296,298.00. No major policy changes were made; most items were routine approvals.

• Approved regular bills totaling $415,252.99 and HS Zone Direct Cost bills totaling $4,922.79 (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreements for Burke, McHenry, and Renville counties (unanimous)
• Approved Contracts for Boarding Inmates for Burlington and Garrison (unanimous)
• Approved adjustments to Tax Roll Memorandum with removal of item #6 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 average agricultural land valuation of $567.95 per acre (unanimous)
• Approved payroll amendments for A. Perales, B. Gilstad, and C. Hurteau (unanimous)
• Approved liability renewal policy through Western Agency with $4 million liability at $296,298.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for The Hunter's Den and Raffle Permit for Firefighters Local 1157 (unanimous)

Ward County Human Service Zone Board

The board will elect a Vice Chair and Secretary and confirm meeting dates for 2022. Members will consider a request for a temporary hourly position for former director Melissa Bliss to assist with the Zone Plan and document organization. The meeting also includes the introduction of new Director Kristi Frederick and Board Member Matthew Ruby.

• Election of Vice Chair and appointment of Board Secretary
• Request for temporary hourly position for former director Melissa Bliss
• Review of December 2021 expenditures, budget recap, and revenue reports
• Confirmation of 2022 meeting dates and times
• Service awards for Patti Thomas (3 years) and Amanda Clark (5 years)

The Ward County Human Service Zone Board unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and financial reports, and elected Shelly Weppler as Vice Chair and Hiedi Folstad-Miller as Secretary for 2022. The board also approved hiring former Director Melissa Bliss on a temporary hourly basis to assist as needed, and continued monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7:30 AM.

• Approved agenda for January 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received and filed December 2021 expenditures and bills (unanimous)
• Received and filed December 2021 Budget Recap Expense Report (unanimous)
• Received and filed December 2021 Budget Revenue Report (unanimous)
• Elected Shelly Weppler as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Hiedi Folstad-Miller as Secretary for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring former Director Melissa Bliss on temporary hourly basis (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of a single executive session regarding Kirt Sechrist vs City of Carpio and Ward County.

• Executive session regarding Kirt Sechrist vs City of Carpio and Ward County

The Ward County Commission held a special meeting to discuss the lawsuit Kirt Sechrist vs. City of Carpio and Ward County. After an executive session, the board voted unanimously to accept the State's Attorney's advice and reply to the complaint, seeking clarification on the county's position regarding land ownership. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Opened executive session to discuss Kirt Sechrist vs. City of Carpio and Ward County (9:02 AM)
• Closed executive session (9:18 AM, unanimous)
• Approved replying to the complaint and seeking clarification on Ward County's land ownership position (unanimous)

Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular bills and review bids for 2022 vehicles and equipment. The board will also consider plat applications and various contracts. Other business includes tax roll adjustments and budget amendments.

• Approval of regular bills totaling $223,465.92
• Review of 2022 Vehicle Bids and 2022 Equipment Bids
• Seven plat applications
• Interlocal Agreement between City of Minot and Ward County
• Contracts for Berthold Development Corporation, Kenmare Community Development Corporation #2, and Ward County Historical Society

The Ward County Commission approved the purchase of multiple highway department vehicles, including pickups, a tandem axle truck, an excavator, and packer attachments. They also approved numerous adjustments to the 2021 and 2022 tax rolls, including farm exemptions, removals of unlivable mobile homes, and corrections for omitted or misvalued properties. Additionally, they approved several plat applications, some with reduced right-of-way dedications, and set a hearing on right-of-way policy.

• Approved Westlie Motors 2022 Ford Explorer police interceptor bid at $34,556.40 per vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Minot for $9,016 grant split (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll adjustments as presented (unanimous)
• Approved plat for Kirk Vollmer less 75-foot right-of-way per Affidavit of Correction (unanimous)
• Approved plat for Bret Erickson as presented (unanimous)
• Approved plat for James and Pamela Mostad as presented (unanimous)
• Approved plat for Richard Solberg less 75-foot right-of-way per Affidavit of Correction (unanimous)
• Approved plat for James Olson as presented (unanimous)