July 1, 2008
The Williams County Commission met this 1st day of July 2008, beginning at 8:00 AM in the Commissioners Room of the Williams County Courthouse.
Chairman Kalil called the meeting to order. Innis took roll call: Schmidt-here, Arnson-here, Hanson-here, and Montgomery-here.
There being a quorum, Chairman Kalil proceeded.
Media present was Kate Kline, Williston Herald.
Hanson moved Montgomery seconded approval of the June 3rd and 10th minutes. Motion carried.
Arnson moved Hanson seconded authorizing Jeff Roel, RC&D, to place wind measuring equipment on the Epping Tower, at no cost to the County, to gather information for a possible wind farm in Williams County. Motion carried.
Evenson reported on the foreclosure on the Margaret Sandvik property located in Highland Homes 1st Addition L 18 B 1 due to non-payment of taxes. Evenson gave a history of the contract for deed and non-payments that started this action of foreclosure. Jodi Grindeland in attendance as she is the current renter and was served with an eviction notice and has 30 days to vacate the property and is requesting that the Commission let her stay in the house or purchase it from the County for the delinquent amount. Schmidt moved Montgomery seconded to void the eviction notice allowing Grindeland and her family to remain in the house and effective this date to pay her rent, of the same monetary amount, to the County Auditor by the 5th of each month. Motion carried. Until Assistant States Attorney Wilder is back in the office to give the Commission more direction on further action as to the proper disposal of the property.
The Commission recessed at 8:20 AM to become the Williams County Park Board.
The Commission reconvened at 8:30 AM.
Gooch-Egge introduced the new administrative assistant, Melissa Hollen to the Board. Schmidt questioned Gooch-Egge on the assessments of the two new gas plants.
Askim reported on the Tax Directors job and they had only one qualified applicant, Shawna Gooch-Egge and they offered the job to her and she accepted. Montgomery moved Arnson seconded the approval of hiring Shawna Gooch-Egge as the Williams County/City of Williston Tax Director. Motion carried.
Hughes addressed the Commission with her concern of hiring full-time versus part-time employees, which they are in need of. Hughes suggested a joint Board meeting to discuss location of the center, staffing, and funding.
Evenson thanked Arnson for his welcome at the Treasurer’s convention. Evenson reported that she received 17 applications for her two positions and she interviewed 11 and offered the job to two individuals and they will be starting July 16th.
Arnson moved Montgomery seconded authorizing Hughes to advertise for two full time employees. Motion carried.
Gooch-Egge presented abatements and recommended approval. Schmidt moved Hanson seconded approval of the abatement for Kenneth/Sheril Peterson 2008 mobile home R&R Mobile Home Court Lot 23 Tioga Township. Motion carried.
Arnson moved Montgomery seconded approval of the escaped assessment of 2008 All of Block 3 Bruegger Amended Addition to the City of Williston for the months of April 2008 through December 2008. Motion carried.
Montgomery moved Arnson seconded approval of the duplicate warrants for:
Name Check # Date Amount
Robert Guderjohn 25712 11/30/06 $ 21.17
ND Parks n’ Rec 28369 06/11/07 $110.00
Aaron Wall 27749 05/08/07 $140.25
Oliver T Haugen 24656 09/15/06 $ 40.00
Raymond Schmidt 28546 06/15/07 $ 76.80
Verlan Kvande 27742 05/08/07 $ 25.00
Rick Haakenson 27839 05/08/07 $ 25.00
Kendra Perdue 24796 09/29/06 $ 7.35
Martin T Hanson 27353 04/10/07 $ 26.40
Motion carried.
Hanson moved Schmidt seconded approval of transfer order #217 of $300,000.00 from County/Emergency Poor to Social Services. Motion carried.
Margaret Sandvik appeared at the Commission meeting reference the foreclosure and she was told that she was one day to late to pay. Evenson went through the timeline since the contract was first started. The Commission reported that they are not going to evict the current tenant and all rents will be coming to the County. The Board explained to Sandvik that they would be seeking further legal advice before any final decisions the disposal of the property is decided.
There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 9:05 AM.
July 10, 2008
The Williams County Commission reconvened this 10th day of July 2008, beginning at 8:00 AM in the Commissioners Room of the Williams County Courthouse.
Ryen marked the roll of Schmidt, Hanson, Montgomery, Kalil, and Arnson. A quorum was declared and meeting was called to order by Chairman Kalil.
Media present was Kate Kline, Williston Herald.
Staff present: Busching, Gooch-Egge, Sinness, Ryan, Askim, Nelson
Others present: Tate Cymbaluk, Myers, Myer’s project manager.
Bills and computer adjustments were presented to the Commissioners. Arnson moved, seconded by Hanson to approve the expenditures and computer adjustments as presented from the following offices of Auditor-$1,260.00, Treasurer/Recorder-$31,706.30, Clerk of Court-$1,513.00, and Sheriff-$22,431.04, totaling $56,910.34. Motion carried.
Correspondence: The McHenry County Commission requesting more road funding from the State Legislature was given to the Board.
Gooch-Egge presented the Board with a request for abatement by Galen Ostwald in Subdivision 3 except East 50’ x 146.5’ less deeded Subdivision 3 Homecroft Addition, City of Williston, stating that his driveway has become unusable because of damage caused by the City of Williston. He was requesting the valuation to be lowered from $23,000 to $18,000 because of the damage. Schmidt moved seconded by Montgomery to deny the abatement. Motion carried.
A request for a liquor license by Siedel’s Midway Junction, LLC DBA as Midway Junction for on and off sale, Sunday opening was presented to the Board. The Bar is located in Sublot 7 S2 of Section 22, T154N R101W (Williston Township). Montgomery moved seconded by Hanson to approve the liquor license. Motion carried.
Gooch-Egge asked the Commission for permission to hire another assessor. She stated that with growth of Williston and surrounding area that another assessor is needed. Schmidt moved, Arnson seconded to allow the Tax Director to hire another Assessor. Motion carried.
Sinness presented a Zone Change Resolution amending reflect the change from A: Agricultural to R: Residential and C: Commercial for property located in Section 30, T154N, R101W, Williston Township, Williams County, North Dakota containing 240 acres to the Board. (Full text of resolution attached). Montgomery moved seconded by Hanson to adopt the resolution. Motion carried.
Wireless Planning Services, LLC requested through Planning and Zoning Board to add an additional antenna to the existing 500’ tower and allow its continuance as a conditional permitted use for the site. Schmidt moved seconded by Hanson to allow the additional antenna and approve the conditional use permit. Motion carried.
A plat for the purpose of splitting ownership of the property on S2 Section 19, T154N, R101W Williston Township was presented to the Board. The plat would split 140 acres into two 70+ acre tracts to be known as Sublot #4 & Sublot #5. Questions arose concerning access and future use of property. Schmidt moved seconded by Arnson to table until further work has been done by engineering. Motion carried.
Askim updated the Board on the progress of finding a Facilities Manager for the County. She stated that she will extend the deadline for applications. She also stated that the market study would not be available until July 14.
Nelson stated that seal coating on County roads began today. He also stated that he was at full staff again. Energy Impact monies were questioned and he said that the County received none of the money they requested, townships seemed to have received the lion’s share of the money this round.
Arnson moved Montgomery seconded to accept the Auditor’s monthly reports.
Wilder reviewed the Sandvik foreclosure with the Commission. The Commission reviewed the facts and will place the property located in Highland Homes 1st Addition L 18 B 1 on the November Tax Foreclosure Sale. It is the opinion of the Commissioner that redemption by former owner is not an option since Margaret Sandvik is not a former owner. Ryen was directed to draw up a letter with the decision of the Board and state that they can bid on the property at the Tax Sale.
The Commission was apprised of the situation of Elsie Clark’s home north of the Courthouse. Wilder stated that the County will be working with the family on the matter.
Little Egypt Recreation Area was discussed and it was suggested that Commission should cut the strings and abandon the project. Kalil stated that he will talk with the Army Corps of Engineers
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 AM.
Special Meeting July 23, 2008
A special meeting was called by the Auditor’s Office at the request of State’s Attorney at 5:30 P.M. in the Commissioner’s Room of the Courthouse.
Call to Order at 5:30 P.M. Members present: Montgomery, Arnson, Kalil with three of five Commissioners present a quorum was declared. Other staff present: Erdman, Askim, Wilder, Lorenz, Busching, Ryen.
Foster via conference call.
Media present: Williston Daily Herald.
Foster was called as requested and the meeting began with comments from Nichole and her verbal resignation from the Williams County State’s Attorney’s Office effective immediately. Foster stated that she would help Wilder catch up with cases that she was prosecuting.
Lorenz commended Foster for her work.
Wilder commended Foster for abilities.
Arnson moved seconded by Montgomery to accept Foster’s resignation effective immediately with regret. Motion carried.
Montgomery moved seconded by Arnson to appoint Marlyce Wilder as interim State’s Attorney effective immediately.
Montgomery moved seconded by Arnson to amend his motion to increase Wilder’s salary to that of the current State’s Attorney salary. Motion carried.
Montgomery moved seconded by Arnson to approve Wilder’s appointment as State’s Attorney as amended. Motion carried.
Special meeting adjourned at 5:51 P.M.
GENERAL FUND
33627 MANGER INSURANCE NOTARY BOND 50.00
33628 SECRETARY OF STATE NOTARY BOND 36.00
33630 RAYMOND SCHMIDT DUP WARRANT 76.80
33631 DANIEL KALIL CELL 30.00
33633 STEVE KEMP CELL 60.00
33634 JUSTIN PARKINSON CELL 30.00
33635 BETH M. INNIS CELL 30.00
33636 SHARI ERDMAN CELL 30.00
33637 GRANT P. ARCHER CELL 30.00
33638 VIKKI LORENZ CELL 30.00
33639 NICOLE FOSTER CELL 30.00
33642 LINDA BERRY REIMBURSEMENT 23.80
33644 HELEN M ASKIM CELL 30.00
33645 ROBERT GUDERJOHN DUP WARRANT 21.17
33648 MISTY A JOHNSON REIMBURSEMENT 77.80
33649 RHONDA KOBLE REIMBURSEMENT 41.62
33672 OLIVER T HAUGEN DUP WARRANT 85.00
33673 NOELYN MECKLE TRAVEL 34.20
33676 ADVANCED DRUG TESTING TESTING 400.00
33678 2ND AVE SINCLAIR & THE TOW/BATTERY 169.71
33683 AMERICAN STATE BANK SUPPLIES 720.40
33691 BALCO UNIFORM CO UNIFORM 848.00
33693 DF LIGHTING CO BULBS (6) 1,000.00
33695 CITY LAUNDRY SERVICES/SUPP 94.85
33698 CLAUSEN WELDING LABOR 30.00
33699 DR BURKE ROCHELLE 177.00
33704 VERIZON PHONE 43.05
33705 COURTHOUSE CAFE MEALS 9,626.00
33706 CHRISTOFFERSEN & KNIERIM services 2,457.88
33707 CHRISTOPHERSON'S TIN- MAINT 694.00
33710 CITY OF WILLISTON MONTHLY BILL 421.65
33719 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP BALLAST 22.38
33723 EMRY'S LOCKSMITH SERVICE LOCK 69.95
33726 ES&S SUPPLIES 9,060.18
33727 HORIZON RESOURCES FUEL 1,255.34
33728 FT.UNION SUPPLY & TRADING TOGGLE SWITCH 114.94
33731 FORT UNION SUPPLY 4-DISINFECT 63.80
33736 FARMERS UNION OIL FUEL 38.83
33740 GAFFANEY'S CHAIR 747.00
33742 GREEN THUMB LAWN SERVICE LAWN SRVC 100.00
33743 GALLS, INC. SHOTGUN LOCK 82.98
33746 HOME OF ECONOMY BATTERY 49.99
33750 HAUGEN'S INC BELT 20.75
33751 HEWLETT PACKARD COUNTY PC'S 5,149.00
33756 ITD PROCESSING STATE NETWORK 694.65
33757 INSTITUTE OF LOCAL GOV'T. REGISTR & CEU 190.00
33759 RICHARD JOHNSON CONTRACTED SE 2,838.67
33761 RICHARD JOHNSON CELL 30.00
33763 KOTANA COMMUNICATIONS M14 RK #10 90.00
33765 LINDSEY AUCTION $1550 x 5% 77.50
33766 LEXIS NEXIS May Online 150.00
33767 AISLINN LARSON CLERK 88.00
33768 LANDS' END SHIRTS 324.90
33771 LAKEVIEW INN & SUITES motel 134.99
33772 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES UTIL 5,046.99
33773 MILLY'S ALTERATIONS SEW EMBLEMS 7.50
33775 MERCY MEDICAL MED CENTER BAC 100.00
33778 MON DAK HEATING & PLUMB SERVICE A/C 150.00
33779 MATTHEW BENDER ND CENT CODES 49.85
33784 MERCY BEHAVORIAL SERV EVAL 300.00
33787 ND PARKS AND REC DUP WARRANT 110.00
33791 ND COUNCIL OF ED LEADERS MEMB RENEWAL 350.00
33797 NDACO MARRIAGE LIC 47.00
33802 OTTMAR & OTTMAR SERVICES 56.25
33805 ONE CALL CONCEPTS INC CABLE LOCATES 17.36
33806 PRO SAFE PEST CONTROL PWR SPRAY INS 87.00
33810 PAPER DIRECT PAPER 5.00
33813 ND COUNCIL ABUSED WOMEN TORGY 15.00
33814 QUILL CORPORATION supplies 260.61
33821 REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LAB UA tests 417.75
33825 SRT PHONE 162.56
33826 SERVICE DRUG PHARMACY RX 460.24
33828 STATE FIRE & TORNADO FUND PREMIUM 6,500.33
33830 STRINGER BUSINESS SYSTEM IMAGING UNIT 498.00
33832 THE SHOPPER AD 317.40
33835 WILLISTON TRUE VALUE SUPPLIES 65.27
33839 DA LAUNDRY LAUNDRY 11.00
33841 WILLISTON HERALD VEH AUCTION 644.00
33847 WILLISTON-WMS CO LEC QRTLY COPIES 26.29
33850 ZEE SERVICE CO SUPPLIES 299.30
33857 CENEX FUEL 474.29
33861 MURPHY MOTORS INC OIL CHANGES 160.33
33864 NAPA BULB 8.24
33865 ND ST RADIO COMMUNICATION 4/1- 6/30/08 855.00
33867 STEINS, INC. SUPPLIES 790.50
33870 HOLIDAY INN LODGING 55.00
33872 TRIANGLE ELECTRIC SMOKE DET 252.00
33874 VANGUARD APPRAISALS CONTRACT 850.00
33877 WMS CO TREAS/REC RECORDING FE 10.10
33882 DON JASLOW SUITE 700 SUPPLIES 101.37
33883 CITY OF WILLISTON FUEL WATER 787.78
33884 UPPER MO DIST HEALTH UNIT ASSESSMENTS 35.30
33885 AMERICAN ST BANK INTERMEC BATT 431.68
33944 TERRY L. SHERVEN MEAL 8.63
33945 BETH M. INNIS EXPENSES 404.45
33946 RICHARD RYAN EXPENSES 49.50
33948 RICHARD JOHNSON SERVICES 1,716.66
33949 LANGDON MOTOR INN LODGING 124.50
33953 NORTH ATLANTIC TRANSPORT 1,642.46
34015 RANDY MILLER EXPENSES 3.01
34016 BETH M. INNIS EXPENSES 261.00
34017 HUBERT BARTRAM EXPENSES 4.62
34018 DUSTIN J BERTSCH EXPENSES 83.09
34019 RICHARD RYAN EXPENSES 99.45
34023 BASIN BROKERS REFUND FEE 32.99
34024 VERIZON CELL 41.04
34029 RICHARD JOHNSON SERVICES 1,716.66
34033 NDAAO DUES 480.00
34035 NDAAO COURSE 101 10.00
34038 SRT SRT 186.73
34056 WMS CO TREAS/REC RECORD FEE 11.20
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