Burleigh County Commission - 2026-02-17

Approved annual agreement with North Dakota Game and Fish Department for up to $3,500 reimbursement for cleaning, sanitizing, and repairing the fish cleaning station at Knifel Landing.

Approved job description for part-time seasonal park maintenance technician position, 20 hours per week May through September, at $8.75/hour. Position does not require CDL.

Approved purchase of one Ford F-150 ($47,272) and one Dodge Ram 2500 ($44,520) for Highway Department fleet, totaling $91,792.96, which is $26,207.04 under the budgeted $118,000.

Approved sale of surplus equipment including multiple vehicles, with one vehicle (either half-ton or three-quarter-ton based on condition) to be retained for park maintenance position use.

Approved advertising for bids on two new mower tractors to replace 2005 Challenger units with approximately 16,000 hours each.

Approved purchase of 2026 Kubota skid steer for $81,022.59, which is $18,977.41 under the $100,000 budget amount. Lowest of four dealer quotes.

Approved the proposed list of construction projects for the 2026 construction season, including approximately $12.2 million in projects.

Approved resolution to authorize screening committee to meet and review petition from Ponderosa Riverside Village residents requesting special assessment district for road paving and chip seal application. At least 60% of residents signed petition.

Approved advertising for bids on multiple projects: Apple Creek Road Phase 2, 71st Avenue mill and overlay, Morton Township graveling project, SAD 77 Northridge Estates microsurfacing, and North Washington/84th Avenue microsurfacing.

Approved appointment of Deputy Finance Director as Interim Finance Director to facilitate business with vendors and banks during transition period.

Approved opening the treasurer position internally for one week after previous candidate declined the offer.

Approved opening an Accountant 1 or 2 position for external recruitment to address staffing shortages in finance/treasury department.

Approved contract with I Bailey for Project 1 (year-end close, GASB maintenance, ACFR, budget process analysis) at approximately $130,000 and Project 2 (policies and procedures) at approximately $108,000, totaling approximately $238,000.

Approved appointment of Linda McDonald and Randy Strom to the Burleigh County Reorganizational Committee for schools.

Motion to formally approve use of county staff as needed by Missouri Valley Complex Committee was denied.

Approved allowing Commissioner Munson to direct staff requests for Missouri Valley Complex Committee needs, rather than committee making direct requests.

Extensive public comment received on proposed OHV ordinance. No action taken; matter deferred to next meeting for continued discussion. Commission heard from dealers, residents both supporting and opposing restrictions on ditch riding.