Ward County public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills. The body will also consider contracts for juvenile services and the Makoti Development Corporation, as well as a liquor license renewal.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $1,788,269.34 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $1,544.18
- Juvenile Contracts presented by Jail Commander Paul Olthoff
- Liquor License Renewal for Grove Hospitality, LLC
- 2025 Makoti Development Corporation Contract
- Ward County Water Resource Board appointment and interview
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will review regular and HS Zone bills and discuss 2025 contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing and interviews for Planning Commission and Water Resource Board appointments.
- Approval of regular bills ($642,106.97) and HS Zone direct bills ($76,810.52)
- Awarding of Newman and Brillian Township Bridge Projects
- Liquor license renewals for 28 Club, LLC, Farmers Union, Minot VFW #753, Pinks Bar & Grill, The Hunter's Den, and Parkland USA
- Approval of 2025 contracts for Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Lake County Historical Society
- Purchase of Cisco Wireless Controller and HPE Recovery and Deployment Server
County Commission
The Ward County Commission will meet to elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, review minutes, and approve bills totaling $279,103.97. The agenda includes items regarding tax rolls, planning and zoning, highway grants, and liquor license approvals.
- Election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Approve bills totaling $279,103.97
- Review and approve meeting minutes for Nov 19 and Nov 25
- Approval of Liquor Licenses for Board Meeting, LLC and HOPR, LLC
- Approval of County Deeds for 5 foreclosed properties sold at auction
County Commission
The Ward County Commission will hold a special meeting to continue the evaluation process for department heads. The session is scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
- Department Head Evaluations Continued
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving regular bills totaling $714,072.00 and HS Zone direct bills of $21,118.53. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a subdivision plat for Dig This Rentals, LLC. Commissioners will also review pay amendments, tax roll adjustments, and 2025 equipment bids.
- Approval of regular bills ($714,072.00) and HS Zone direct bills ($21,118.53)
- Public hearing: Ackerman-Estvold for Dig This Rentals, LLC Subdivision Plat
- Review of 2025 Equipment Bids by Highway Engineer
- Human Resources pay amendments and drug testing handbook changes
- Tax roll adjustments presented by Director of Tax Equalization
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding minimum sales prices for foreclosed properties. The body will also review bills totaling $969,315.37 and discuss planning and zoning applications. Other items include highway updates for US 52 and human resources pay amendments.
- Public hearing on Foreclosed Property, Minimum Sales Price
- Approval of regular bills totaling $962,394.11 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $6,921.26
- Planning Commission recommendation for Larry and Tami Spiros and Robert Barfield Outlot Plat Application
- Public input regarding US 52 between Minot and Voltaire
- Request for Proposals for GIS Flyover using ARPA Funds
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills. The agenda includes updates on Vision Zero, pay amendments, and tax roll adjustments. The board will also discuss the Hotel Irvin and review several RFP processes.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $1,043,535.70 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $21,875.80
- Pay amendments presented by Human Resources Director Lolly Gorze
- Tax roll adjustments presented by Director of Tax Equalization Noreen Wilkie
- Insurance Agent RFP and Real Estate Broker Services RFP #100-24
- Raffle permit request for South Prairie Athletic Boosters