Turner County

The Board of Commissioners addressed various county business items, including the review of diesel fuel quotes, the renewal and adjustment of certificates of deposit, and the approval of a computer purchase for the Treasurer's office. Additionally, the Board handled a county assistance application for burial services, authorized a quarterly salary increase for a staff member, reviewed payroll expenditures and financial reports for the month of April, conducted an executive session regarding personnel matters, and authorized the payment of various claims.

The board conducted several public hearings, including the approval of a conditional use permit for a private airport by Par Mar Bluffs, LLC. The board also reviewed and recommended the approval of two separate rezone requests from agricultural to rural residential for property owned by Jim Even, and approved a conditional use permit for an electrical substation proposed by East River Electric Coop, Inc. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session to discuss legal matters.

The Board discussed the Comprehensive Plan with guidance from SECOG. Members reviewed the Subdivision Ordinance regarding potential revisions to lot requirements and other standards. Additionally, the Board held an executive session for legal matters and discussed Dakota Protein Solutions, the potential for a county building inspector, and code enforcement.

The board conducted a public hearing for a conditional use permit requested by East River Electric Power Coop to bring an existing substation into zoning compliance, which was subsequently approved. Other key discussions included a presentation on the latest draft of the Comprehensive Plan, updates regarding Dakota Protein Solutions, status of stop orders, and upcoming Wind and Solar Energy Taskforce meetings. The board also held an executive session to discuss legal matters.

The meeting includes a public comment session and a second reading for a rezone ordinance. Key administrative actions involve the commencement of the County Board of Equalizations, approval of a change order, and highway department matters, including the acceptance of bids for pipe and milling equipment rental. Additional business covers driveway applications, right-of-way donation agreements, a RUA agreement, and a review of the payroll policy. The agenda also encompasses a joint election agreement with the local school district, courthouse discussions, and an executive session.