October 5th, 2023
OLIVER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS were called to order at 8:00 AM with all members present.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the September 5th meeting. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the following bills for payment and approve the following bills previously paid. A roll call vote was held, with Darrell Berger, Blake Wilkens and Lee Husfloen all voting aye, none opposed. Motion carried.
Allstate Peterbilt of Bismarck-824.21
Butler Machinery-2183.07
Capital One Trade Credit-14.00
Center Republican-53.30
Computer Express-6493.00
Farm & Home Supply-14.99
Lee Husfloen-113.32
I-State Truck Center-35.93
ITD-1632.00
Johnsen Trailer Sales-166.59
Patricia Koapke-331.65
Matthew Bender & Co-915.57
Menard’s-19.60
Mercer County Sheriff’s-5475.00
Linda Nelson-39.30
NW Tire-1329.98
S&M Lawn Service-354.00
Sakakawea Medical Center-480.73
Software Innovations-8000.00
Statewide Services-14.00
Stein’s Inc-390.16
Titan Machinery-1669.66
Keith Vitek-200.00
Western Dakota Energy Association-250.00
Blake Wilkens-55.68
Center Machine-168.76
Rick Schmidt-665.41
ND State Radio-120.00
Dallman Services-38439.30
Quadient Fianance-800.00
Rud Oil & Gas-15477.31
Hazen Health Pharmacy-27.40
Security First Bank-21409.80
James Christoff-246.28
Robert Gibbs & Sons-569.40
NDAE4-HYW-100.00
The following bills previously paid were approved:
Aflac-454.06
Center-Stanton School-1624.77
Center Park District-48.87
City of Center-1703.72
Colonial Life-492.13
Companion Life-324.43
DCI Credit Services-156.66
DCI Credit Services Dickinson-156.66
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company-47.18
Koby Harrington-320.00
Hazen Rural Fire District-205.21
Hazen School District-2270.87
Liberty Business Systems-486.55
Marco Technologies-185.27
MDU-1308.91
Mercer County Ambulance-82.86
Morton County Auditor-13.81
Morton County Council on Aging-116.64
Nationwide Retirement-2150.00
ND Secretary of State-10.00
ND State Treasurer-986.53
NDACO-185.15
New Salem-Almont School-760.23
New Salem Ambulance-84.54
New Salem Rural Fire-32.32
Oliver County Ambulance-335.05
Oliver County Rural Fire-54.24
Oliver County Soil Conservation-142.67
Oliver County Treasurer-884.64
Oliver County Water Management-37.41
Roughrider Electric-120.99
Security First Bank-58841.53
SW Water Authority-59.86
T&M Tree Service-1675.00
Titan Machinery-44120.00
Verizon Wireless-287.65
Visa-1965.15
Washburn Rural Ambulance-62.94
Washburn Rural Fire-29.11
Waste Management-161.66
WRT-971.56
Western Plains Public Health-196.84
Payroll-77004.92
Linda Nelson presented to the Commission on the ND Working Parent’s Childcare Relief program.
The Estimated Revenue for 2024 was reviewed and discussed.
At 8:30 AM the public budget hearing was held.
Patrick Waters, Heartland Law, came to the Commission to discuss being appointed to the State’s Attorney position. The Commission will consider and discuss this.
Kyle Miller, Road Superintendent, updated the Commission on road issues. The Track Hoe is back, but may need to be replaced. The county may need to look at getting a new low boy trailer as well. Road striping was done on the Hensler and Minnkota roads, but equipment broke down so they have not done the BNI road. Minnkota will cover some of their cost as will BNI when a bill is received.
Jaden Schmidt, Auditor, updated the Commission the Re-Districting Committee. The committee decided the leave the at large, at large option as is. There are now no more Commission districts in Oliver County. Jaden will publish a public notice by the end of the year to give enough time for citizens to become aware of the change.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to set the minimum bid price of $495.07 on foreclosed Parcel #, which became the property of the county on October 1st, 2023. The sale will take place on November 21st, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the courthouse meeting room, if the former owner does not pay the taxes by that time. All in favor, none opposed, motion approved.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to appoint Rick Schmidt as the State Fair delegate. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Jaden Schmidt presented Building Permit #1016 for Jamie Soland for a Pole Barn in the NE ¼ of Section 7-142-86. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the Building Permit #1016. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Jaden Schmidt presented Building Permit #1027 for Kenneth & MariAnn Brandt for a Hoop Building in the NW ½ NW ¼ of 14-142-84. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the Building Permit #1027. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Jaden Schmidt presented Building Permit #1022 for Brenda Schmidt for a wood shed in the SE ¼ of 16-142-83. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the Building Permit #1022. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Jaden Schmidt presented the Conditional Use Permit for the Brian Dresser/Scott Maier RV Park. Blake Wilkens moved and Lee Husfloen seconded the motion to take no action on this CUP due to it not being within the county jurisdiction. A roll call vote was held. Blake Wilkens, Aye, Lee Husfloen, Aye, Darrell Berger, Abstained. Motion carried.
The Final Budget meeting was held at 10:00 AM.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded to give all county employees a $3000 raise and the Sheriff and Deputies a $3500 raise for the year 2024. A roll call vote was held. Blake Wilkens, Aye; Lee Husfloen, Aye; Darrell Berger, Aye. Motion carried.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the 2024 budget with a 10% decrease where it is possible to each department budget. A roll call vote was held. Blake Wilkens, Aye; Lee Husfloen, Aye; Darrell Berger, Aye. Motion carried.
The Commissioners have asked that all departments decrease their spending due to revenue shortfalls.
The final budget is below:
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2024 Estimated Expenditures |
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DEPARTMENT |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
AMOUNT APPROVED |
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General Fund |
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Governing Board |
$ 51,650.00 |
$ 48,150.00 |
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Public Defender |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 800.00 |
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Auditor |
$ 90,290.00 |
$ 84,490.00 |
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Treasurer |
$ 87,215.00 |
$ 83,915.00 |
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State's Attorney |
$ 83,655.00 |
$ 62,609.55 |
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Assessor |
$ 23,000.00 |
$ 21,150.00 |
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Recorder/Clerk of Court |
$ 90,900.00 |
$ 87,100.00 |
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Superintendent of Schools |
$ 1,740.00 |
$ 1,910.00 |
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Tax Equalization |
$ 43,458.00 |
$ 42,188.64 |
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Soils |
$ 6,700.00 |
$ 2,000.00 |
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Janitor |
$ 28,166.00 |
$ 25,375.60 |
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Elections |
$ 30,200.00 |
$ 29,150.00 |
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Building & Grounds |
$ 113,600.00 |
$ 77,600.00 |
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Utilities |
$ 48,000.00 |
$ 39,000.00 |
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Printer, Copier, Fax |
$ 51,000.00 |
$ 19,200.00 |
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Publishing |
$ 5,500.00 |
$ 5,500.00 |
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Computers & ITD Services |
$ 87,000.00 |
$ 79,000.00 |
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Postage |
$ 9,800.00 |
$ 9,300.00 |
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Retirement |
$ 65,000.00 |
$ 65,000.00 |
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Examination Fees (Audit) |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ 1,000.00 |
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Organization Dues |
$ 17,000.00 |
$ 19,500.00 |
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Office Furniture |
$ 10,000.00 |
$ 8,000.00 |
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General Miscellaneous |
$ 62,000.00 |
$ 63,380.00 |
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Sheriff |
$ 680,309.92 |
$ 609,884.92 |
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Probation Officer |
$ 4,500.00 |
$ 4,500.00 |
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Coroner |
$ 6,700.00 |
$ 6,700.00 |
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Risk Management |
$ 5,355.00 |
$ 5,405.00 |
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DES |
$ 30,000.00 |
$ 30,000.00 |
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Property Insurance |
$ 17,000.00 |
$ 17,000.00 |
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Radio |
$ 3,000.00 |
$ 3,000.00 |
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Health Insurance |
$ 200,000.00 |
$ 200,000.00 |
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County Park |
$ 5,000.00 |
$ 2,500.00 |
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Planning & Zoning |
$ 29,780.00 |
$ 28,000.00 |
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Fair Board |
$ 17,000.00 |
$ 17,000.00 |
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Economic Development |
$ 2,500.00 |
$ 2,500.00 |
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Total General Fund |
$ 2,009,018.92 |
$ 1,801,808.71 |
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Special Funds |
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Unorganized Roads |
$ 2,767,600.00 |
$ 2,567,250.00 |
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Highway Tax |
$ 695,000.00 |
$ 695,000.00 |
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Western Plains Public Health |
$ 57,834.00 |
$ 57,834.00 |
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Historical Society |
$ 6,500.00 |
$ 6,500.00 |
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Senior Citizens |
$ 65,750.00 |
$ 65,750.00 |
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Ambulance |
$ 180,000.00 |
$ 180,000.00 |
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E-911 |
$ 70,000.00 |
$ 70,000.00 |
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Capital Projects |
$ 125,000.00 |
$ 125,000.00 |
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Emergency |
$ 50,000.00 |
$ - |
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Veteran Services |
$ 17,200.00 |
$ 17,200.00 |
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Extension |
$ 113,985.00 |
$ 113,435.00 |
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Weed Control |
$ 119,300.00 |
$ 118,850.00 |
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Insanity Board |
$ 500.00 |
$ - |
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Vital Statistics |
$ 10.00 |
$ - |
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Soil Conservation |
$ 50,000.00 |
$ 50,000.00 |
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Water Management |
$ 10,000.00 |
$ 10,000.00 |
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TOTAL SPECIAL FUND |
$ 4,328,679.00 |
$ 4,076,819.00 |
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TOTAL EXPENDITURES |
$ 6,337,697.92 |
$ 5,878,627.71 |
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM.
The next meeting of the Oliver County Commission will be at 8:00 AM, Thursday November 2nd, 2023 at the Oliver County Courthouse meeting room.
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Jaden Schmidt, Oliver County Auditor Lee Husfloen, Chairman of the Board