Sheila Burns

The Burke County Commissioners convened to discuss various matters, including approving bills and invoices, and addressing planning and zoning updates. They reviewed a quote for updating the zoning layer in the GIS map and discussed updates to the taxation program. The board also accepted several policing contracts with different cities. Bids for the multi-community chip seal project were opened and will be reviewed. Additionally, the commissioners considered a contract for the county website and discussed revamping the county logo. They also addressed the dissolution of a recorders UCC Fund and the replacement of a server. An offer on a parcel in Portal City was discussed and approved for reappraisal and potential acceptance. Budget amendments were made, and the board affirmed Burke County's status for the NDPERS Public Safety Defined Benefit Retirement Plan. Appointments were made to the First District Health Board, and 2025 Beer & Liquor licenses were approved.

The Burke County Commissioners convened to discuss various county matters. Key items included reports on road projects and machine repairs, a liquor license transfer for the Burke County Fair, and a formal complaint against a deputy. The commissioners also addressed a quote for a new air conditioner in the Treasurer's office, a permit for public display of fireworks, gaming site authorizations, and discussions on the VSO service budget report and the Planning and Zoning Admin. Position. Additionally, there were discussions on abandoned cemeteries, the Minnow Bridge, and parnell soil in Burke County.

The Burke County Commissioners convened to discuss various topics including approving bills, a bore permit, and a quote for sewer service and roof drainage. They also discussed a large culvert for the Ward/Bowbells Twp line waterway, the condition of a water truck, haul road inspection, the Knutson Bridge project, graveling, and guardrail repairs. Additional discussions covered the county sale, cleaning of carpets and floors, NDDOT Special Road Fund, State Radio/911 agreement, and the Souris Basin Workforce Meeting.

The meeting included discussions on awarding the Larson bridge project to Hanson's Construction, gravel and machine prices, and the potential purchase of a new motor grader for 2025. The board also reviewed the Oil & Gas report for March, approved the FMLA Certification for Marla MacBeth, accepted the Gladen Construction contract, and discussed right-of-way documents for the Larson Bridge project.

The Burke County Commissioners met to discuss various topics, including wind tower setbacks, preliminary plans and cost estimates for the Larson Bridge project, and a bid estimate for project BRJ-0007(058). They also discussed road restrictions, tar availability, generator building doors, and machinery rates. Additionally, they addressed county easements, a county deed, changes to county audits, fencing on county right-of-way, and setting up a county Zoom account.