2025-12-04 Wells Co Commissioner Part 2 of 3; North Dakota

Video 2 of 3

Discussions:
Road Dept report
City of Harvey approved back taxes return submitted by real-estate agent. Commissioner denied return.

Election discussion

Resignation of Staff and the replacement staff of Dakota Steedsman.

Tax abatement for county own property allowed.
Ends with the start of discussion of Long Term Planning. Begins the discussion of departments that cut backs. Begins with the Sheriff Department.
Expenses over pas 20 years were 21 millions to 38 million in expenses.

2025-12-04 Wells Co Commissioner Part 2 of 3; North Dakota

Video 2 of 3

Discussions:
Road Dept report
City of Harvey approved back taxes return submitted by real-estate agent. Commissioner denied return.

Election discussion

Resignation of Staff and the replacement staff of Dakota Steedsman.

Tax abatement for county own property allowed.
Ends with the start of discussion of Long Term Planning. Begins the discussion of departments that cut backs. Begins with the Sheriff Department.
Expenses over pas 20 years were 21 millions to 38 million in expenses.

2025-12-04 Wells Co Commissioner Part 1 of 3; North Dakota

Video 1 0f 3

Discussions:
Spray cost
Ambulance & fire District with no tax
Money Market - $400,000 withdraw on 11-28-25
CD & Market Balance is $6.189 Million at 4%
General Balance 4.8 Million - includes Social Service funds

Changes of General fund:

2021 - 3.2 million
2023 - 3.2 million, 3.06 million
2024 - 3.62 million
2025 - 4.87 million

HB1066 discussion
Bank of ND - Discussion on Loan for infrastructure

Wind Farm - PRC concerning Valhalla : Valhalla needs to have a public hearing; however, PRC want permits soon. County wants to give the permits. Commissioner concern that a grp will try to change & drag it out.

December 4, 2025 Wells Co. Zoning Meeting; North Dakota

Data Centers - 2nd rough Draft
a. Emergency Personnel input
b. Correction/changes

Set Public Hearing for January 5, 2026 ‪@7PM‬

Six county meeting next Thursday at Linton, ND.

December 28, 2025 Public hearing Valhalla Township.
a. Wind Towers
b. Permits for PRC Wind

Eddy Couty December 22-30th public hearing.

School Board Meeting Combo Nomination Vote

School Board had regular business meeting. Four speakers from the community spoke with the board on the nomination. The board voted against the nomination that opens up additional funding. Watch to hear their reasoning.

Historic Preservation Progression of Nomination Research