Ward County public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills. The body will also consider contracts for juvenile services and the Makoti Development Corporation, as well as a liquor license renewal.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $1,788,269.34 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $1,544.18
- Juvenile Contracts presented by Jail Commander Paul Olthoff
- Liquor License Renewal for Grove Hospitality, LLC
- 2025 Makoti Development Corporation Contract
- Ward County Water Resource Board appointment and interview
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will review regular and HS Zone bills and discuss 2025 contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing and interviews for Planning Commission and Water Resource Board appointments.
- Approval of regular bills ($642,106.97) and HS Zone direct bills ($76,810.52)
- Awarding of Newman and Brillian Township Bridge Projects
- Liquor license renewals for 28 Club, LLC, Farmers Union, Minot VFW #753, Pinks Bar & Grill, The Hunter's Den, and Parkland USA
- Approval of 2025 contracts for Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Lake County Historical Society
- Purchase of Cisco Wireless Controller and HPE Recovery and Deployment Server
County Commission
The Ward County Commission will meet to elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, review minutes, and approve bills totaling $279,103.97. The agenda includes items regarding tax rolls, planning and zoning, highway grants, and liquor license approvals.
- Election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Approve bills totaling $279,103.97
- Review and approve meeting minutes for Nov 19 and Nov 25
- Approval of Liquor Licenses for Board Meeting, LLC and HOPR, LLC
- Approval of County Deeds for 5 foreclosed properties sold at auction
County Commission
The Ward County Commission will hold a special meeting to continue the evaluation process for department heads. The session is scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
- Department Head Evaluations Continued
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving regular bills totaling $714,072.00 and HS Zone direct bills of $21,118.53. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a subdivision plat for Dig This Rentals, LLC. Commissioners will also review pay amendments, tax roll adjustments, and 2025 equipment bids.
- Approval of regular bills ($714,072.00) and HS Zone direct bills ($21,118.53)
- Public hearing: Ackerman-Estvold for Dig This Rentals, LLC Subdivision Plat
- Review of 2025 Equipment Bids by Highway Engineer
- Human Resources pay amendments and drug testing handbook changes
- Tax roll adjustments presented by Director of Tax Equalization
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding minimum sales prices for foreclosed properties. The body will also review bills totaling $969,315.37 and discuss planning and zoning applications. Other items include highway updates for US 52 and human resources pay amendments.
- Public hearing on Foreclosed Property, Minimum Sales Price
- Approval of regular bills totaling $962,394.11 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $6,921.26
- Planning Commission recommendation for Larry and Tami Spiros and Robert Barfield Outlot Plat Application
- Public input regarding US 52 between Minot and Voltaire
- Request for Proposals for GIS Flyover using ARPA Funds
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills. The agenda includes updates on Vision Zero, pay amendments, and tax roll adjustments. The board will also discuss the Hotel Irvin and review several RFP processes.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $1,043,535.70 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $21,875.80
- Pay amendments presented by Human Resources Director Lolly Gorze
- Tax roll adjustments presented by Director of Tax Equalization Noreen Wilkie
- Insurance Agent RFP and Real Estate Broker Services RFP #100-24
- Raffle permit request for South Prairie Athletic Boosters
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Ward County Board of Commissioners will review and approve bills totaling $1,366,463.70, including general, park, road/highway, and Vision Zero expenses. They will also consider a Homeland Security Grant for fairgrounds and law enforcement training, approve raffles and liquor licenses, and enter executive session to discuss Project BEE ARPA. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and correspondence.
- Approve bills totaling $1,366,463.70, including $558,270 to Rolac Contracting for ARPA Building C addition
- Consider Homeland Security Grant for fairgrounds and law enforcement training
- Approve liquor licenses for Board Meeting LLC and Lopez Boxing Gym INC
- Approve raffles for Mick Johnson Memorial Ride, Minot AFB 5/6 Organization, and Project Bee
- Executive session on Project BEE ARPA
Water Resource Board Agendas
The Board will review financial statements, board policies, and engineer comments regarding various applications. Discussion topics include low head dams, 16th Street SW reconstruction, and drainage complaints.
- Plat applications for Eslinger (Rice Lake), Niess (Willis), and Pearson (Rice Lake)
- Variance applications for Granzow (McKinley) and Spiros (Rice Lake)
- 16th Street SW Reconstruction
- Drainage Complaints DC19-002 & DC24-001 (Haugen vs Mikkelson)
- Sundre Temporary Water Permit
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Ward County Board of Commissioners will approve regular bills totaling $1,323,147.85 and HS Zone direct bills of $80,521.99. The agenda includes public hearings for an outlot plat variance and a minimum sales price for foreclosed property. Additionally, the board will review four outlot plats, highway bids for graveling and striping, and human resources pay amendments.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $1,323,147.85 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $80,521.99
- Public hearing for Tyler Erber regarding an Outlot Plat & Variance
- Public hearing to set a minimum sales price for foreclosed property
- Review of four outlot plats for Martin Peterson-Steffes Group, Warren Anderson, Kenneth Faul, and Jerrold & Connie Schmit
- Review of highway bids for graveling in the Kenmare area, crack sealing, and center/edgeline striping
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills and discuss several department requests. The agenda includes a purchase request for a mass casualty trailer and a review of a Rules of Conduct Policy draft. A Personnel Committee meeting will follow to discuss coroner and inmate medical services.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $418,971.06 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $26,320.72
- Purchase request for a mass casualty trailer from the Ward County Sheriff
- Approval of Annual Materials, Supplies and Services Bids by the Highway Engineer
- Relator Agreement for Sale of Rice Lake Lots
- Discussion of ND Rural Slum and Blight Removal Grant Requests
Water Resource Board Agendas
The Ward County Water Resource Board will discuss five plat applications and permits for the Little Roosevelt Dam. The board will also address the Nedrose Sanitary Sewer System and a drainage complaint. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiation strategy for the Melius-Ehr property.
- Plat applications for Anderson-Sundre, Burke-Mayland, Faul-Rushville, Peterson-Rice Lake, and Schmit-Sauk Prairie
- Little Roosevelt Dam Sovereign and Construction Permits
- Drainage Complaint DC19-002
- Nedrose Sanitary Sewer System discussion
- Executive session regarding Melius-Ehr property negotiation
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular bills totaling $215,965.80 and HS Zone bills of $12,453.44. The agenda includes a public hearing, a discussion on a fire emergency and restrictive burn ban, and a review of tax roll adjustments.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $215,965.80 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $12,453.44
- Fire Emergency and Restrictive Burn Ban discussion with Minot Rural Fire Chief
- Public hearing and Outlot Plat Applications via Planning and Zoning Administrator
- Review of Thunder Butte Pipeline Project waiver and permit applications
- Discussion on ARPA funds and Project Bee attorney update
General
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and human service bills. The agenda includes reports from the Director of Tax Equalization regarding tax roll adjustments and the Human Resources Director regarding pay amendments.
- Tax roll adjustments presented by Noreen Wilkie
- Pay amendments presented by Lolly Gorze
- Review of regular and human service bills
Ward County Human Service Zone Board
The board will meet to approve minutes and review fiscal reports, including expenditures, budget revenue, and recruitment data from February 2024. The meeting includes discussions on job posting residency requirements and the Cass Advisory Handbook.
- Review of February 2024 expenditures and bills
- Budget Recap Expenses and Revenue reports for February 2024
- FC Recruitment and Retention Report
- Inquiry into residence requirements for job postings
- Review of Cass Advisory Handbook
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills and discuss several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes reviewing paving plans for the Galusha Ranch Paving District and potential bids for pavement striping and crack sealing.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $480,549.90 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $18,863.34
- Approval of plans and specifications for Galusha Ranch Paving District
- Authorization to submit Pre-Award Information Sheet for EECBG Program Grant with $75,420 eligibility
- Approval to bid pavement striping and crack seal
- Review of Outlot Plat Applications
Weed Control Agendas
The board is meeting to open bids for chemicals and contractors and to discuss chemical sales dates. Members will also review the county noxious weed list and receive an update on an ARPA project.
- Opening of chemical bids
- Opening of contractor bids
- Review of county noxious weed list
- Update on ARPA project
- Unexpended budget balance of $384,771.88 as of February 29, 2024
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 for the North Dakota Youth Archery Advisory Committee.
- Raffle approval for North Dakota Youth Archery Advisory Committee
Water Resource Board Agendas
The Ward County Water Resource Board will review financial reports, hear engineer comments on City of Minot matters and variance applications, and discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Park Board. They will also consider the 2025-27 State Water Plan and low head dams. An executive session is scheduled to consult with the attorney on negotiation strategy for the Melius-Ehr property.
- Financial review: bills, 2023 cash flow, CD interest, money market quote
- Engineer comments: City of Minot, Erber-Tatman plat/variance, Solem-Rice Lake variance
- Memorandum of Understanding with Ward County Park Board
- 2025-27 State Water Plan discussion
- Executive session on Melius-Ehr property negotiation strategy
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will discuss tax roll adjustments, pay amendments, and the reallocation of ARPA funds for Minot Central Dispatch. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an outlot plat and updates on the Minot Renaissance Zone.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $126,383.65 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $13,287.99
- Public hearing for Beth Pietsch regarding an Outlot Plat
- Discussion on reallocation of ARPA funds for Minot Central Dispatch
- Review of tax roll adjustments by Director of Tax Equalization Noreen Wilkie
- Discussion on the Coroner Contract
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Veteran’s Service Director. Two applicants are scheduled for interviews at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
- Interview Applicant A for Veteran’s Service Director
- Interview Applicant B for Veteran’s Service Director
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss two specific contracts. The agenda focuses on the coroner and the jail.
- Coroner Contract
- Jail Contract
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will meet to approve regular bills and HS Zone direct bills. The agenda includes discussions on IT contract renewals, a RAISE grant resolution, and human resources pay amendments.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $2,517,658.23 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $48,141.70
- SRT Contract Renewal for PRI Phone Line Pricing
- Resolution of Support for the RAISE Grant
- Liquor license approvals for Grove Hospitality and Kenmare Country Club
- Forensic audit quote and ARPA project status update
Ward County Human Service Zone Board
The Ward County Human Service Zone Board will review January 2024 financial and budget reports. The board is taking action on requests to work remotely from out of state and the selection of a Prevent Child Abuse T-shirt logo. The meeting includes a presentation from state partners Kristen Hasbargen and Jason Coffey.
- Requests to work remotely while living out of state
- Prevent Child Abuse T-shirt Logo
- 2024 Zone Plan Update
- Indigent Burials/JP Morgan
- January 2024 expenditures, budget recap, and revenue reports
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The primary order of business is an executive session regarding Project Bee ARPA reimbursements.
- Executive session regarding Project Bee ARPA reimbursements
Water Resource Board Agendas
The Board will discuss financial matters, including CD renewals and the 2023 audit. Members will review a revised flood pump maintenance agreement and six plat applications. The meeting also includes updates on the ND Water Development Plan and water policy.
- Revised Flood Pump Maintenance Agreement
- Plat applications for Degenstein-Mayland, Erber-Tatman, Knudsvig-Carpio, Olafson-McKinley, Syverson-Sawyer, and Zahursky-Rushville
- Renewal of CD due February 13, 2024
- 2023 Audit discussion
- ND Water Resource Water Development Plan
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will discuss inmate boarding contracts for the City of Minot and a service agreement with the First District Health Unit. The meeting includes a public hearing for a special use permit and subdivision plat, as well as a review of regular bills totaling $486,509.72.
- Public hearing for Beth Pietsch regarding a Special Use Permit and Subdivision Plat
- Review of regular bills totaling $486,509.72 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $5,678.96
- Proposed contracts for boarding City of Minot inmates and a First District Health Unit agreement
- Discussion on jail security camera replacement and snow plow equipment
- Approval of contracts for DeSour Valley Development Corporation and Makoti Threshers Association
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on January 29, 2024. The agenda consists of a single item regarding an employee resignation.
- Employee resignation
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will discuss agricultural land valuations, pay amendments, and budget transfers. The body is also considering a contract for boarding inmates from the City of Berthold and a remanded abatement for Stonehaven Development, Inc./55th Holdings, LLC.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $728,082.90 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $32,385.54
- Contract for boarding City of Berthold’s inmates
- Remanded abatement for Stonehaven Development, Inc./55th Holdings, LLC
- 2023-2024 Budget Amendments/Transfers
- Approval of 2024 Ward County Depositories
Ward County Human Service Zone Board
The board will elect a Vice Chair and appoint a Secretary. Members will review December 2023 financial documents and discuss the 2024 Zone Plan update. The meeting also includes confirming 2024 meeting dates and times.
- Election of Vice Chair
- Appointment of Secretary
- Review of December 2023 expenditures, bills, and budget reports
- Update on the 2024 Zone Plan due February 1, 2024
- Confirmation of 2024 meeting dates and times
Water Resource Board Agendas
The board will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and review financial matters, including a $121,306.86 payment from 1st Larson. Members will discuss flood pump maintenance, NDIRF renewal, and dam operations. The meeting includes reviews of several plat and variance applications.
- Payment of $121,306.86 from 1st Larson to Water Board
- Plat applications for Birkeland, Bonness, Cardinal, Irwin, and Peterson
- Plat and Variance Application for Lloyd
- Special Use and Variance Application for LLC Telecom
- Discussion on flood pump maintenance agreement
Board of Ward County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
The Board of Ward County Commissioners will consider approving regular bills and two land plat applications. The board will also review a contract for the Kenmare Community Development Corporation and a tax foreclosed property redemption.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $407,759.32
- Plat application for David Blume for a 5.38-acre outlot in Tatman Twp
- Plat application for Josh Cogdill for two residential outlots (3.90 and 2.61 acres) in Kirkelie Twp
- 2024 Contract for Kenmare Community Development Corporation #2
- Redemption of Tax Foreclosed Property: Tax Parcel No. RD000010200110 (Ryder Lots 10 & 11)