December 29, 2020
DECEMBER 29, 2020 OLIVER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS were called to order at 9:00 A.M. with all members present.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Radio Tower repair. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve the December 3, 2020 minutes as written. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
The following bills were approved for payment:
Bethke, Rebecca 20.00, BHG, Inc. 240.14, Butler Machinery 2,207.70, Capital Trophy 14.50, Caterpillar Financial Services 39,521.92, Computer Express 389.00, Dakota Business Solutions 211.99, Dacotah Paper 29.18, Dave’s Sales & Service 200.00, Dell Marketing 265.24, High Plains Technology 619.00, ITD 530.75, Koapke, Patricia 78.49, Lillis Electric 1,656.10, Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. 2,100.00, Mercer/Oliver 911 5,293.31, NW Tire 2,822.65, Post Board 90.00, Praxair Distribution 43.50, Quadient Finance 801.00, Robert Gibb & Sons 3,290.48, S&M Lawn Service 60.00, SBM 6,092.65, Schmidt, Richard 323.05, Stein’s Inc. 63.32, Uniform Center 73.00, US Records Midwest 452.26, Wicklund, John 304.72.
The following bills previously paid were approved:
Aflac 527.38, Argus Dental & Vision 797.13, Balance of Funds 19,194.83, Center Park District 1,000.00, City of Center 83.21, Dahl, Bradley 32.85, Fidelity Security Life Ins. Co. 142.86, J-S Sanitation 100.00, Marco Technologies 343.17, Martineau, Hackett, Oneil & Klaus, PLCC 10.00, MDU 1,291.74, Moyers, Judy 50.02, Nationwide Retirement 1,950.00, ND State Tax Commissioner 2,096.45, Oliver County Treasurer 2,319.73, Payroll 58,439.66, Roughrider Electric 297.98, Security 1st Bank 32,253.20, US Postal Service 76.00, Verizon Wireless 288.21, Visa 2,079.46, Waste Management 130.00, Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Services 216.26, WRT 1,004.27.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve Transfer #2020-4 which transfers $9,646.11 from Weed Fund to County Agent, $13,329.25 from Weed Fund to County Road, $85,000.00 from General Fund to County Road, $1,000.00 from General to County Agent, and $48,000 from General Fund to Highway Tax. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Judith Hintz, Auditor, noted that the Mineral Royalty Dollars received by the county are spent on County Road and the Sheriff Department expenses.
Patricia Koapke, Tax Director, presented an agreement with Secure Software Solutions for the PAT license renewal to provide PAT software services. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the agreement with Secure Software Solutions for PAT License Renewal for 2021. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Patricia Koapke, Tax Director, presented three abatements. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the abatement for Parcel #12064007 for the years 2016 and 2017 for incorrect description of the house in the taxation program. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried. Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve the abatement for Parcel #08118000 which is farm exempt. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried. Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve the abatement for Parcel #08066000 to have the house taken off the tax roll. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Kyle Miller, Road Superintendent, discussed two gravel memorandum agreements, and mentioned he had discussed purchasing gravel from one other resident.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the agreement for removal of scoria with Nathan Henke commencing on January 1st, 2021 and expiring on December 31st, 2021. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Judith Hintz, Auditor, presented the Budget Analysis for 2021.
Vacancies on the Water Management Board and Planning & Zoning Board were discussed.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to re-appoint Lonnie Henke to the Planning & Zoning Board for a 4-year term commencing on January 1, 2021 and expiring on December 31, 2024. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to re-appoint Linda Nelson to the Weed Board for a 4-year term commencing on January 1, 2021 and expiring on December 31, 2024. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to appoint Ethan Staigle to the Weed Board for a 4-year term commencing on January 1, 2021 and expiring on December 31, 2024. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to re-appoint Leann Harner, Mikael Schmidt & Alan Schwalbe to the Soils Committee for a 4-year term commencing on January 1, 2021 and expiring on December 31, 2024. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve purchasing Volunteer Coverage which is a WSI policy for $250.00 per year. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Judith Hintz, presented a handout from Text my Gov. No action was taken at this time.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the Court Facilities Improvement Grant Request with the estimated total cost of the project to be $5,279.06. The grant will cover 75% of the project with the county paying 25% with an expected cost to the county of $1,319.76. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
The radio tower building housing radio equipment in the SW ¼ of Section 14-142-84 is in need of repair. Darrell Berger will look into what is all needed for cleaning and repairs.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 A.M.
The next meeting of the Oliver County Commission will be at 8:00 A.M., Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Oliver County Courthouse meeting room.
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Judith M. Hintz, Oliver County Auditor Lee Husfloen, Chairman of the Board