March 1, 2019

MARCH 1, 2019 OLIVER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS were called to order at 8:00 A.M. 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 February 7th, 2019 minutes as written. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     The following bills were approved for payment:
Allstate Peterbilt 182.24, Ameripride Linen 61.02, Auto Value Parts Store 153.97, BHG, Inc. 235.28, Butler Machinery 942.38, Capital Trophy 40.50, Center Machine 174.54, Coal Country CHC 92.00, Computer Express 500.00, Dave’s Sales & Service 15.00, EMS Educators 120.00, Escosupply 1,408.75, Ferderer, Cale 30.00, Gross Electric 1,764.74, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 4,510.44, Koapke, Patricia 23.78, Matthew Bender & Co. 56.93, McNulty-Eide, Mickie 85.17, Menard’s 160.64, Moore Engineering 46,959.75, NDACo 491.75, NDACo Resources Group 959.86, NDSU Extension Service 77.00, Nelson, Linda 20.30, N.D. Attorney General 297.00, Runnings Supply 139.98, Scheels 139.96, Schmidt, Richard 605.52, Security First Agency of ND 8,600.00, Statewide Services 1,082.00, Stein’s Inc. 201.52, VanGuard Appraisals 1,100.00.
     There was a discussion of doing Vote by Mail for the 2020 Election. It was decided to hold a public meeting in July to answer any questions.
     Bid opening was started at 8:20 A.M. with the opening of Fuel/Lubricants bids. Fuel/Lubricants bids were received from Enerbase of Washburn and Rud Oil of Center. 8:30 A.M. Rental Equipment bids were received from Baranko Bros. of Dickinson. 8:40 A.M. Gravel Crushing bids were received from Gravel Products, Sundre Sand & Gravel, and Aggregate Construction, all of Minot, Fisher Sand & Gravel of Dickinson and Knife River Corporation/North Central of Bismarck. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to accept all Fuel/Lubricant, Rental Equipment, and Gravel Crushing bids. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     The Selective Service Board Vacancy was discussed. No action was taken as the commission felt Mitch Erhardt, Veteran Service Officer was aware of the vacancy.
     John Wicklund, Land Use Administrator, presented Conditional Use Permit #888 and Building Permit #889 for a 250’ Cell Tower for Vertical Bridge in the NW ¼ of Section 26-142-85. Mike Bieniek, Representative for LCC Telecom and Aaron Hintz were also present for these permit presentations. Mr. Bieniek stated the project will take place in later spring/early summer. Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve Conditional Use Permit #888 and Building Permit #889. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     John Wicklund, Land Use Administrator, presented Conditional Use Permit #886 and Building Permit #887 for a Wireless Facility & a 259’ Lattice Tower for Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless in the NE ¼ of Section 20-142-82. Rick Adams, Agent for Verizon Wireless, was present when the permits were presented. Mr. Adams stated the project will be done in late 2019. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve Conditional Use Permit #886 and Building Permit #887. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     John Wicklund, Land Use Administrator, presented Building Permit #891 for Reda Renee Clinton for a 100’ x 200’ animal shelter in the SE ¼ of Section 14-141-83. Blake Wilkens moved and Darrell Berger seconded the motion to approve Building Permit #891. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     John Wicklund, Land Use Administrator, presented Building Permit #894 for Dish Wireless in the SW ¼ of Section 17-142-83 for adding 3 Antennas, 8 RRU’s, 1 cable & 2 Cabinet & a 3’ dish on the ground. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to approve Building Permit #894. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to reimburse Daniel Selensky the $75.00 fee he paid for a Conditional Use and Building Permit for a Butcher Shop. It is now planned to be built in the City of Center instead of the County. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     Jim Jackson & Thomas Klabunde, Moore Engineering, discussed the plans for the 3 road projects of Micro-Mill & Microsurfacing & Patching to be done this summer. The bid letting is in May and this project is 80/20 with the county paying 20% of the total cost.
     Steve Kelsch, Amber Schriock, and Sarah Nelson, NRG Technology Services, presented a quote for Professional IT Services with a breakdown for each department. They also presented a quote for Wireless for the Courthouse. They also recommended PA Traps Antivirus at 90 cents per user per month. Darrell Berger moved and Blake Wilkens seconded the motion to accept the quote from NRG for Wireless for the Courthouse, PA Traps Antivirus, and the support contract with the Recorder/Clerk of Courts department. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.
     Kyle Miller, Road Superintendent, discussed roads and snow fences.
     Darrell Berger, Commissioner, discussed the renovations for the swimming pool at the school. They will be looking for donations to help with the renovations.
     The courthouse roof was discussed along with the heating and air system. We will look into getting quotes for both projects as we have been having issues this winter with leakages and things just wearing out due to age.
     The meeting was adjourned at 11:09 A.M.
     The next meeting of the Oliver County Commission will be at 8:00 A.M., Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Oliver County Courthouse meeting room.
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Judith M. Hintz, Oliver County Auditor Lee Husfloen, Chairman of the Board