Susie Sharp

The board reviewed and approved the Treasurer's Report and authorized payments for an excavation project and meeting mileage. Discussion topics included correspondence from the Upper Sheyenne River Joint Water Resource Board and old business regarding the Columbia Township Coulee Cleanout, where the board approved 80% cost share funding for cattail maintenance contingent upon various agency approvals. The board also reviewed progress on blowout sediment removal, received reports on the Upper Sheyenne Joint Water Resource Board, Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board, and the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, and approved the 2027 budget proposal.

The board reviewed the Treasurer's Report and discussed various water resource projects. Key topics included the approval of an 80% cost-share agreement for the Colvin Coulee project with Sun Dog Construction and the purchase of materials for a culvert installation across the New Rockford Canal in collaboration with the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District. The board also received updates regarding Lidar mapping upgrades for the Upper Sheyenne Joint Water Resource Board and the Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board, as well as progress on pilot projects and infrastructure construction timelines.

The meeting included a review of financial statements, expenditure reports, and revenue budgets for the month of June. The board approved various bills and a transfer of funds from the State Revenue to the County General fund. Old business topics included courthouse roof repairs, the selection of a new emergency shelter location in New Rockford, and budget presentations from the Veterans Services Officer, the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, the States Attorney, and the Road Superintendent. New business covered the payment of regional conservation dues, an increase in the personal vehicle mileage reimbursement rate, the rescheduling of an upcoming meeting, and a 3% rate increase for the 2023 police contracts with the cities of New Rockford and Sheyenne.

The board reviewed and approved various financial reports, expenditure budgets, and lists of bills. Old business included the approval of an engineering invoice and a review of a boundary survey for a section line road, while the appointment of a road sign position was deferred. New business featured 2024 budget presentations from the Lake Region District Health Unit, New Rockford Community Ambulance Service, the local museum, and the Veterans Service Officer. The board also discussed a proposed airport runway and taxiway rehabilitation project, addressed noxious weed complaints, evaluated the sale of a county-owned land tract, and approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance to include a flood plain ordinance. Additionally, the board approved a wedding reception lease agreement, special alcoholic beverage permits for upcoming events, and the 2024 preliminary budget.

The board reviewed the Treasurer's Report and various correspondence. Key discussion topics included updates on the Rosefield Dam, the upcoming Garrison Diversion Conservancy District meeting, and recent business from the Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board, which featured reports from various agencies and planning for a future basin tour. Progress on pilot projects for the Upper Shevenne River Joint Water Resource Board was noted, as well as updates regarding a cost-share application for a clean-out project at Colvin Coulee. The board also adjourned temporarily to attend an Eddy County Commission meeting concerning culvert maintenance.