December 28th, 2023
OLIVER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS were called to order at 9:00 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 December 7th meeting. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger 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-16.38
Bonnell Aman-950.00
BNI Coal-900.00
Capital One Trade Credit-39.06
Capital Trophy-31.50
James Christoff-163.65
Department of Transportation-1334.90
Empower Electric-4724.00
Menard’s-159.96
West River Striping-3811.01
Matthew Bender-220.11
Butler Machinery-807.06
Jaden Schmidt-66.85
The following bills previously paid were approved:
Aflac-454.06
Bloom’n House-80.00
Center Park District-51.41
Center-Stanton School District-9080.30
City of Center-1186.84
Colonial Life Premium-492.13
Companion Life Lock Box-324.43
Cale Ferderer-300.00
Fidelity Security Life Insurance-47.18
Lorraine Jares-300.00
Lloyd Jones-85.00
Liberty Business Systems-486.55
LivestockJudging.com-200.00
Marco Technologies-185.27
MDU-1198.44
Mercer County Ambulance-208.17
Morton County Auditor-463.98
Morton County Council on Aging-223.63
Nationwide Retirement-1075.00
ND State Treasurer-1062.27
NDACO-183.15
NDWCA-475.00
New Salem Ambulance-15.33
Oliver County Ambulance-839.13
Oliver County Historical Society-27.90
Oliver County Rural Fire District-524.29
Oliver County Soil Conservation-271.91
Oliver County Treasurer-743.26
Oliver County Water Resource District-65.99
POST Board-45.00
Roughrider Electric-282.10
Raymond Schmidt-102.12
Security First Bank-10025.79
SW Water Authority-63.75
US Postal Service-98.00
Verizon Wireless-370.26
Visa-2700.77
Washburn Rural Ambulance District-157.98
Washburn Rural Fire District-101.91
Waste Management-163.97
WRT-1004.77
Western Plains Public Health-371.74
Payroll-36081.81
Steven Fischer, interested in the State’s Attorney Position, spoke to the Commission.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the Scoria Agreement with Nathan Henke with an increase per semi load to $300, commencing on the 1st day of January, 2024 and expiring on December 31, 2024. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve the following budget amendments for 2024. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
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FUND # |
ACCT# |
OBJECT |
FUND NAME |
REASON |
BUDGET AMENDED TO READ |
|
1000 |
4197 |
250 |
GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS UNEMPLOYMENT COMP |
Increased rates |
$ 18,240.00 |
|
1000 |
4211 |
250 |
COUNTY SHERIFF UNEMPLOYMENT COMP |
Increased rates |
$ 10,000.00 |
|
2130 |
4311 |
250 |
UNORGANIZED ROADS COUNTY ROADS UNEMPLOYMENT COMP |
Increased rates |
$ 21,000.00 |
|
2960 |
4811 |
250 |
EXTENSION AGENT-UNEMPLOYMENT COMP |
Increased rates |
$ 1,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
TOTALS |
|
$ 50,240.00 |
|
|
|
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to set the salary for the P&Z budget for Jaden Schmidt at $500 per paycheck and Patty Koapke at $350 per paycheck. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve Transfer 2023-2. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to appoint Linda Nelson to the Planning & Zoning Board. Darrell Berger, Aye, Blake Wilkens, Aye, Lee Husfloen, Nay; motion carried. There are two vacancies on the P&Z Board and an ad will be placed in the paper to advertise for those spots.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to appoint Byron Faut to the Weed Board. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to appoint Janet Helbling-Beckman to the Social Services Board. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2023-04
SUPPORTING PURSUIT OF 2023 FLEX FUND GRANT FROM NDDOT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE ALONG 36TH AVE SW, 23RD ST SW, AND 35TH AVE SW
WHEREAS, 36th Ave SW, 23rd St SW, and 35th Ave SW constitute a route of regional significance with respect to economic development and recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, 36th Ave SW, 23rd St SW, and 35th Ave SW provide a direct connection between State Highway 25 and economic generators like BNI Coal, Minnkota Power Cooperative, and Center Coal Company; and
WHEREAS, 36th Ave SW, 23rd St SW, and 35th Ave SW provide a direct connection between State Highway 25 and regionally significant recreation opportunities like Square Butte Creek Golf Course and Nelson Lake Recreation Area; and
WHEREAS, Oliver County is seeking to reconstruct 3.5 miles of roadway to provide a safe and reliable route along 36th Ave SW, 23rd St SW, and 35th Ave SW; and
WHEREAS, the proposed construction of 36th Ave SW, 23rd St SW, and 35th Ave SW will provide a connection that is safe for all users, has a reliable state of repair, and offers a predictable connection consistent with the traffic it serves and connection it provides; and
WHEREAS, the proposed year for said reconstruction of 36th Ave SW, 23rd St SW, and 35th Ave SW is 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF OLIVER AS FOLLOWS:
- The County Board hereby supports the construction and upgrade of 3.5 miles of roadway along 36th Ave SW, 23rd St SW, and 35th Ave SW; and
- The County Board hereby supports the County’s pursuit of Flex Fund funding and authorizes staff to prepare and submit such application; and
- The County Board hereby provides assurance that Oliver County will pay all ineligible costs associated with the project and that County staff will ensure that all aspects of Flex Fund funding requirements are met and the project’s schedule is adhered to.
At its regular meeting on December 28, 2023, Commissioner Blake Wilkens moved the foregoing Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Darrell Berger, the following voting for: Blake Wilkens, Darrell Berger, and Lee Husfloen, and None against, the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Dated this 28th day of December 2023.
Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve the Court Facilities Grant. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 AM.
The next meeting of the Oliver County Commission will be at 8:00 AM, Thursday, January 4th, 2024 at the Oliver County Courthouse meeting room.
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Jaden Schmidt, Oliver County Auditor Lee Husfloen, Chairman of the Board