Rachel Anhorn

The Board addressed various ongoing projects and financial matters related to the South Hoffer Lake Recreation Area across multiple sessions. Key discussions included approving and paying bills, reviewing and approving capital outlay requests such as picnic tables, trees, construction projects (storage shed, picnic shelters, boat landing improvements, fishing pier/dock), and authorizing commitment of funds for the 1994 and 1996 G.D.C.D. grants. Discussions also covered setting camping regulations, addressing ongoing maintenance issues like road moving, electrical hookups, and restroom vault repairs, as well as hiring seasonal youth workers and initiating tractor purchases. A special session was held to set initial camping regulations, and later meetings addressed hiring new maintenance workers after previous ones resigned or were unavailable, and confirming the approval and installation of the new fishing pier and courtesy dock.

The documented meetings involved numerous financial approvals, including Statements of Fees and Miscellaneous Receipts for April and May 1978, and the approval of Welfare payments and various vendor bills for these months. Key discussions included the approval of bids for culverts and bridge materials, awarding a bid for gravel to Holen Construction, and the reappointment of a Commissioner Member to the Board of Directors for Community Action. A county-owned tract was leased for haying, and a resolution concerning shared funds under P.L. 94-565 with the McClusky School District was reviewed without further action. Budget transfers between funds to cover salaries were approved. Later meetings addressed the opening of bids for a used motor grader, which was awarded to Holen Construction, and the adoption of the 1978-1979 tax levies and budget totals across various county funds. Discussions also covered road matters, including the repair of blacktop on North McClusky Road, an agreement with the State Highway Department for county road construction and transfer, and obtaining right of way for Project CRS 4202. The Board authorized submitting a resolution to place an additional mill levy for County Extension work on the November 7, 1978, ballot. Subsequent meetings covered approving the hiring of new Janitors for the courthouse, fund transfers, designation of polling places for upcoming elections, and resolutions supporting the Community Action Program and authorizing agreements for gravel surfacing on a county road.

The initial meeting involved the swearing-in and qualification of the newly appointed County Commissioners for Sheridan County, North Dakota, the appointment of W.N. Bickley as Chairman, and the appointment of the County Auditor, County Sheriff, and State's Attorney. Official bond amounts were set, and the board adjourned. Subsequent proceedings detailed several key actions: the temporary county seat was located in McClusky following consideration of offers from Goodrich and Denhoff, subject to several agreements by McClusky. The County was divided into 17 Voting Precincts, three Commissioner Districts, and 26 Road Districts. Appointments were made for numerous county offices, including Coroner, Superintendent of Schools, and Justices of the Peace. Later sessions involved reviewing and allowing numerous bills, fixing foreclosure sale locations, selecting official county papers, and establishing procedures for purchasing supplies. A significant action involved the reconsideration and subsequent vacancy declaration for the County Judge position, leading to the appointment of L.A. Dunning as County Judge. The Board also established resolutions for renumbering and renaming School Districts, and approved the establishment of Georgetown Civil Township and Johns Lake Civil Township. Franchise requests for telephone companies (Sheridan County Telephone Co., Martin Farmers Telephone Co., Drake Skogmo Farmers Telephone Co., and Lamont Telephone Co.) were granted, adhering to specific construction regulations. Various road petitions were granted, viewers appointed, and culvert bids accepted. The Board also addressed an unequal assessment on the First State Bank of McClusky and accepted a bid for transcribing records from McLean County.

The commission meetings throughout the period covered several key operational and financial areas. Discussions included the approval of various statements of fees and miscellaneous receipts from preceding months. Significant actions involved the approval of payroll and general bills, including authorizations for road projects, weed control, and specialized equipment purchases like tires and culverts. A major topic addressed the excessive rainfall and flooding in July 1993, leading to the declaration of a state of disaster and a resolution to request assistance for hay crops via the CRP acres program. Resolutions were also adopted concerning the establishment of zoning requirements for solid waste disposal facilities, with a moratorium placed until July 1, 1994, and the creation of the Sheridan County Planning Commission. Furthermore, the Commission endorsed the Central North American Trade Corridor Association and authorized the purchase/lease agreement for a new John Deere motorgrader. The August 3rd meeting included the appointment of new members to the Social Welfare Board and Weed Control Board, and the budget hearing for 1994 expenses was scheduled and subsequently conducted in September, resulting in the adoption of the 1994 budget resolution.

The meeting included the approval of financial statements, fee schedules, and payroll warrants for previous months, including December 2016 and January 2017 miscellaneous receipts. Key actions included the election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Several individuals were re-appointed to various county boards. Commissioners approved the purchase of a snow blower attachment and declared a snow emergency effective December 27, 2016, subsequently authorizing the hiring of dozers for snow removal from Farm to Market roads. The Board approved an annual police service contract with the City of McClusky and set the 2017 agricultural land assessment values, approving a 6% increase. Other actions involved approving asset pledge reports, renting a postal meter, approving tax abatement applications, setting employee pay rates, and approving updated County Personnel Policy draft for review.