Morton County

The commission approved various administrative items, including bills and payroll, a gravel lease, and an Emergency Fire and Burn Ban. Key personnel actions were taken, including the appointment of a new County Engineer, a Transitional Engineer, and an interim County Recorder following a retirement. The commission also passed a resolution of support for the Community Connect Grant for BEK Communications, rescinded and replaced a resolution regarding the Nepotism Policy, approved property tax abatements, and authorized out-of-state travel for the Emergency Manager. Additionally, the total county funds expended during the period were noted for the public record.

The Commission approved the payment of bills and payroll and authorized the issuance of health care facilities revenue bonds for Sanford-Good Samaritan Community Health Services, LLC. Additionally, the commission approved tax abatements, authorized the chairman to sign a waiver following an executive session held for attorney consultation regarding pending litigation, and approved the 2017 County Commission meeting schedule.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items: consideration of tax abatements; a request for approval for the Assistant States Attorney to present employment opportunities to UND Law Students and provide lunch for attendees; requests for approval regarding Contract Gravel Hauling with Knife River Corporation and selection of a consultant (AE2S) for Construction Engineering for the Summit Avenue Reconstruction Project; consideration of final plats and zoning map amendments for the Backhaus Subdivision and Schock Subdivision; review of various Land Use Code amendments, including changes to flood hazard requirements and accessory dwelling units; appointment of the Park and Weed Management Director; review of the 2024 Budget Amendment; and discussion of the Morton County Commissioners Retreat. Additionally, the agenda noted the upcoming expiration of a development moratorium in Zone 1 of the Harmon Lake Dam Breach Inundation Overlay District.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items for consideration and action. Discussions covered requests for Temporary Additional Duty Pay for Human Resources staff due to increased workload. The Tax Director presented abatements for board consideration and scheduling for the 2015 Morton County Board of Equalization. The County Planner proposed action on a Special Use Permit for a second home on a specific tract of land and the presentation and approval of the draft MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan. The County Auditor's items included the Youth Correctional Center Contract, Annual Maintenance Certification for County Federal Aid Projects, and the 2015 Senior Citizen Levy Disbursement.

The meeting agenda for February 26, 2019, included several human resources items presented by the HR Director: discussion on the Floating Holiday, 2018 Vacation Overage handling, an Inclement Weather Policy Amendment, and the Christmas Eve Closure. The Tax Director was set to present abatements for Board Consideration. The Planner was scheduled to address a formal complaint regarding junk and vehicles accumulation at a property. The Sheriff's office was scheduled for a bid review for the LEC remodel project. The Auditor was also listed for an agenda item.