Billings County public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Billings County Commission
The commission approved a two-year joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. and passed several budget amendments and transfers. The board also adopted a resolution regarding the taxation of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
- Approved joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-14 regarding Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library taxation (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 funding for Billings County Water Board via LATCF (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 voucher for Rural Fire District LOSAP (3-0)
- Approved $2,000 donation to Belfield/Medora Salvation Army (3-0)
- Approved beer and liquor license applications for Bully Pulpit and Tjaden Terrace (3-0)
- Upheld Zoning Board denial of garden shed application for John Foster (3-0)
- Appointed Rudy Syminow to the zoning board (3-0)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on December 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM to recommend approval or denial of a subdivision and rezoning request for a 1.59-acre tract owned by Hagen Farms, LLC. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary, elect officers, set 2023 meeting dates, and discuss potential zoning violations.
- Tracey Moore requests a minor subdivision of a 1.59-acre tract in NW1/4NW1/4 12-148-98 (704 121st Ave SW) and rezoning from agricultural to residential, plus a variance because the lot is under 5 acres.
- Board will review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary before final administrative approval by the zoning director.
- Election of officers and review of regular meeting dates for 2023.
- Board will address potential and pending zoning violations and recommend action to the Zoning Director, State's Attorney, or County Commission.
- A work session at 10:30 AM will feature a webinar by the ND Planning Association; no decisions will be made.
The board approved a minor subdivision and rezoning of 1.59 acres from agricultural to residential for Tracy Moore III. A zoning violation regarding commercial truck parking was tabled for further discussion in February. The board also elected its 2023 officers.
- Approved subdivision and rezoning of 1.59 acres from agricultural to residential (7-0)
- Tabled zoning violation regarding commercial semi-truck parking until February 16, 2023
- Elected Dean Rodne as board chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Rudy Syminow as vice chairman (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
Billings County Commission
The commission approved a two-year joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. and adopted Resolution 2022-14 regarding property tax for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The board also approved several budget amendments and funding for the county water board.
- Approved joint powers agreement with Belfield Ambulance Service Inc. (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-14 regarding Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library taxation (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 for Billings County Water Board from LATCF funds (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 for Rural Fire District LOSAP funding (3-0)
- Approved $2,000 donation to Belfield/Medora Salvation Army (3-0)
- Approved beer and liquor license applications for Bully Pulpit and Tjaden Terrace (3-0)
- Upheld Zoning Board denial of garden shed application for John Foster (3-0)
- Appointed Rudy Syminow to the zoning board (3-0)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The Board approved the purchase of six sets of turnout gear and selected Bravera Bank for LOSAP. Monthly board meetings were rescheduled to the third Wednesday of each month. The board also approved the current financial statement.
- Approved purchase of 6 sets of turnout gear at approximately $18,000
- Selected Bravera Bank for LOSAP
- Approved signers for bank accounts: Scott Hutzenbiler, Sandy Baertsch, Jon Klym, and Brian Buckman
- Moved monthly board meetings to the third Wednesday of the month
- Approved financial statement
- Approved October minutes
Billings County Commission
The commission approved a joint powers agreement for the Belfield Ambulance merger and adopted Resolution 2022-14 regarding the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's tax status. The board also approved several budget amendments and a $100,000 funding request for the Water Board.
- Approved joint powers agreement for Belfield Ambulance merger (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-14 regarding Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library taxation (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 for Billings County Water Board from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 voucher to Billings County Rural Fire District for LOSAP (3-0)
- Approved $2,000 donation to Belfield/Medora Salvation Army (3-0)
- Approved beer and liquor license applications for Bully Pulpit and Tjaden Terrace (3-0)
- Upheld Zoning Board denial of garden shed application for John Foster (3-0)
- Appointed Rudy Syminow to the zoning board (3-0)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to recommend approval or denial of a storage shed application (2022-12) by Henry Foster on a tract in SWSE 27-140-102, south of River Drive, within Medora's extraterritorial zone. The board will also review other zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and discuss potential zoning violations.
- Application 2022-12: Henry Foster storage shed in SWSE 27-140-102, south of River Drive, within Medora ETZ
- Review of zoning applications within Medora Area Plan boundary
- Discussion of potential & pending zoning violations
The board denied a request to build a storage shed because the property lacked a primary residential structure. The board also approved the October 20, 2022 minutes and updated the agenda. A zoning violation regarding an oil tanker truck in a residential district was noted for future discussion.
- Approved October 20, 2022 minutes (All voted aye)
- Approved agenda additions (All voted aye)
- Denied storage shed application for Henry John Foster in SWSE 27-140-102 (All voted aye)
Billings County Commission
The commission approved various claims for payment, October revenue vouchers, and payroll for the General, Road and Bridge, and Weed funds. The board also approved a request to pay road and bridge royalties over a four-year period.
- Approved October payroll: General Fund $190,101.95, Road and Bridge Fund $112,983.94, Weed Fund $19,208.18
- Approved payment of numerous claims, including $166,894.36 to Aggregate Construction Inc
- Approved October revenue vouchers for Recorder ($4,920.60), Zoning ($2,860.96), Court ($85.00), and EMS ($8,054.66)
- Approved request from Vernon Polensky to pay road and bridge royalties over a 4-year period
- Approved amended minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting (All voted aye)
- Approved amended agenda (All voted aye)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider recommending approval or denial of zoning applications (none submitted at publication), discuss a TRPL update, and review the Medora Area Plan with a focus on wet infrastructure. The board will also address potential and pending zoning violations.
- No zoning applications submitted at time of publication
- TRPL update from Amy McCann
- Review of Medora Area Plan materials, focusing on wet infrastructure
- Discussion with Jen Murray on Southwest Water Authority capacity, future projects, and waiting lists
- Potential and pending zoning violations to be addressed
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Commission will consider recommendations for a telecommunications tower, a residential subdivision, and a commercial subdivision. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and address potential zoning violations.
- Conditional use permit for 330’ telecommunications tower at 13569 38th St SW
- Rezoning request from agricultural to residential for a single-family home near Dutchmans Rd SW
- Subdivision and rezoning from agricultural to commercial for a 4.96 acre tract in SW1/4SW1/4 9-139-100
- Review of zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review materials for the Medora Area Plan and receive a TRPL update. The board will also address pending zoning violations and any new applications submitted within the Medora Area Plan boundary.
- Review of Medora Area Plan materials
- TRPL update from Amy McCann
- Review of potential and pending zoning violations
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Commission will consider a garage application for property on Bryan Ave in Fryburg. The board will also review zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary and address potential or pending zoning violations.
- Garage application: 40’ x 88’ structure at 13573 Bryan Ave, Fryburg
- Review of Medora Area Plan materials
- Discussion of potential and pending zoning violations
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The board will review materials for the Medora Area Plan and receive a TRPL update from Amy McCann. The commission will also address pending zoning violations and any new applications submitted for projects within the Medora Area Plan boundary.
- Review of Medora Area Plan materials
- TRPL update from Amy McCann
- Review of potential and pending zoning violations
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations for accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The discussion includes potential recommendations to amend the Billings County Zoning Ordinance.
- Review of accessory dwelling unit regulations
- Review of short-term rental property regulations in residential, agricultural, and recreational districts
- Discussion of possible amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The board will also address potential and pending zoning violations.
- Review of residential, agricultural, and recreational zoning districts
- Proposed amendments to Billings County Zoning Ordinances 2.3, 3.9, 6.18, and 6.19
- Discussion of potential and pending zoning violations
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The board will discuss possible recommendations for amending the Billings County Zoning Ordinance.
- Review of accessory dwelling unit regulations
- Review of short-term rental property regulations in residential, agricultural, and recreational districts
- Discussion of potential amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and short-term rental properties. The board will discuss possible recommendations for amending the Billings County Zoning Ordinance.
- Review of accessory dwelling unit regulations
- Review of short-term rental property regulations
- Discussion of potential amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance