McKenzie County

The board meeting includes considerations for the release of funds for RRC and Kidstop, a facility plan presentation for the BASC-Building Trades project, and support requests for Daniel Bielinski Films. Discussions are scheduled regarding the Sage Highlands project, the Baker Consulting Flex PACE application, and updates on the JDA Housing Down Payment Assistance program. Additionally, the board will review written reports including the Cerilon Q1 report and general economic development updates.

The agenda focuses on road infrastructure and maintenance issues, including a road improvement request from the Windrich Subdivision, discussion regarding organized township materials and service costs, and the evaluation of design alternatives for the 32nd Street NW Gravel Reconstruction Project.

The agenda includes various administrative and operational items for the board, such as bank signatory updates, the appointment of election inspectors, and the approval of special alcohol permits. Planning and zoning items involve requests for temporary batch plants and zone changes for industrial development. Other key topics include funding requests from the fire district, environmental compliance waivers, road agreements, infrastructure projects like road reconstruction and vehicle upgrades, budget guidance for the upcoming year, and updates regarding public safety, facilities, and the county's upcoming elections.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes calls to order, approval of the agenda, financial reviews, statistical reports, and the Library Director's report. New business items are slated for discussion, specifically concerning shelving from Rough Rider Industries for the Large Print area, a CWE student matter, and 2026-2027 Bookmobile Permission Forms. The official proceedings for the preceding meeting covered approval of the agenda, approval of December Meeting Minutes, approval of the Bills and Financial Report, and approval of a new fee schedule for copies, prints, and faxes.

The meeting included discussions regarding a draft Township Maintenance Agreement to standardize county-provided maintenance to organized townships, including road blading frequency and culvert replacements. An update was provided on the proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including scheduled public meetings and the CIP website. The Grassy Butte Roads Reconstruction Project and Keene Roads Reconstruction Project were discussed, with public meetings scheduled. The meeting schedule for 2026 was presented.