January 8th, 2025
OLIVER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS were called to order at 1:00 PM with all members present.
Jaden Schmidt, Auditor, took over as temporary chair.
Nominations were opened for Chair.
Lee Husfloen nominated Dave Berger for Chair. Dave Berger declined the nomination.
Dave Berger nominated Lee Husfloen for Chair. Rob Schmidt seconded the nomination. No further nominations were given. A vote was held; all in favor, none opposed; Lee Husfloen is the Chair.
Lee Husfloen opened nominations for Vice Chair. Dave Berger nominated Rob Schmidt for Vice Chair. Rob Schmidt seconded the nomination. No further nominations were given. A vote was held; all in favor, none opposed; Rob Schmidt is Vice Chair.
Dave Berger moved and Rob Schmidt seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Rob Schmidt moved and Dave Berger seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the December 30th and 31st meetings. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Rob Schmidt moved and Dave 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 Dave Berger, aye, Rob Schmidt, aye, Lee Husfloen, aye. Motion carried.
Center Machine-382.69
Don Haag-85654.87
IAAO-240.00
LCRDC-2460.25
NACO-450.00
NASASP-39.00
ND County Auditors Assn-400.00
NDAAEA-75.00
NDACO-619.00
NDACO-5497.00
NDAE4-HYW-100.00
NDWCA-470.00
Stein’s-56.54
Mountain Plains Youth Services-1750.00
Electrowatchman-8310.36
Dakota Fluid Power-141.26
Bobcat-1000.00
Mercer Oliver EM-4193.16
ITD-911.25
Allstate Peterbilt-524.62
Robert Schmidt-69.68
Adjutant General-120.00
NDACO-200.00
David Hilliard-135.00
VisionWest ND-200.00
Secure Software Solutions-4100.00
The following bills previously paid were approved:
Security First Bank-19839.50
Alice Grinsteinner, EM/HR, requested permission for request for proposals for an engineering firm for the Hazard Mitigation Plan. There is a grant that would cover 75% of the cost as well. The commission was in favor of Alice Grinsteinner putting out at RFP.
Alice Grinsteinner, EM/HR, discussed an update to the Homeland Security Grant and the projects she is working on with it.
Alice Grinsteinner, EM/HR, discussed upcoming FEMA Flood Plain hearings, which will be 1:30 on February 11th and 1:30 on March 13th.
Commission portfolios were discussed. Dave Berger moved and Rob Schmidt seconded the motion to approve the portfolio assignments as follows:
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Dave |
Lee |
Rob |
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Auditor |
Supt of Schools |
Clerk of Court/Recorder |
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P&Z |
Treasurer |
Human Resources |
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Tax/EQ |
Extension |
Emergency Services |
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Risk Manager |
Weed Control |
Veterans Services |
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County Rd |
Janitor |
States Attorney |
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Social Services |
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Sheriff |
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City Golf Board |
All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Rob Schmidt moved and Dave Berger seconded the motion to approve Security First Bank of ND as the County Depository. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
The Pledge Analysis was handed out to the Commissioners.
Rob Schmidt moved and Dave Berger seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2025-1; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Oliver County Commission requests that the North Dakota Highway Patrol monitors Oliver County roads. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
Discussion was held on board appointments for Planning & Zoning, Weed Board and Park Board. At the time of the meeting there were 3 applications for Planning & Zoning, 1 application for Weed Board and 0 applications for Park Board.
Discussion was held on the request for Board member pay. Lee Husfloen discussed that the rates should remain the same until budget discussions for 2026 begin.
Jaden Schmidt discussed estimates from SRF Consulting for updates to the Planning & Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission requested Schmidt check if there are other firms that do this type of work and report back.
Discussion was held on Keith Vitek taking over the snow and ice removal for the county courthouse. Dave Berger moved and Rob Schmidt seconded the motion to hire Keith to do the outside work for the courthouse in the summer and winter at an hourly rate of 27.50. Dave Berger rescinded the motion and stated he would discuss with Keith Vitek about the hourly rate.
Discussion was held on having the Courthouse closed on January 9th, due to President Carter’s funeral. No action was taken and the Courthouse will remain opened on January 9th.
Kyle Miller, Road Superintendent, discussed road issues. Gravel concerns were addressed.
Kyle Miller, Road Superintendent, has stepped down as road superintendent, but would like to remain as a blade operator, effective January 9th.
Discussion was held on advertising for the position on the website, Job Service and Facebook. Alice Grinsteinner will take care of that.
Lee Husfloen thanked Kyle for his time as road superintendent.
Discussion was held on the State Road Department building and land. When the state offers their lot for sale, the county could consider purchasing.
Discussion was held on County Vehicle Decals and Magnets. Dave Berger moved and Rob Schmidt seconded the motion to approve the purchase of decals and magnets through signs.com. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 pm.
The next meeting of the Oliver County Commission will be at 1:00 PM, February 10th, 2025 at the Oliver County Courthouse meeting room.
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Jaden Schmidt, Oliver County Auditor Lee Husfloen, Chairman of the Board