June 25, 2026 Six Township Meeting; Part 4 of 4; Wells Co, ND

Meeting Started Late.  Township paperwork handed out.  Ask for your copy.  Dan went over the Township paperwork. 

Discussion on what it means to be Centrally Assessed?  State come up with Ag land valuation.  Dan also spoke about “letter of the Law” and what does it mean.

Pipeline won’t be taxed.  Wildlife land question on how is it taxed & by who?  How much does Game & Fish pay?  Therefore, how much does the county get? 

18 Mills is criteria for Prairie dog Funds to distributed to Township.  No more than $100k in general funds.  Create a road fund account as well; general fund can be spent on anything in the township. 

Flex fund money can be applied for….

Centrally assessed are out of state business.  State IS CONTOLLING TOWNSHIPS WITH THE 18 Mills REQUIREMENT. 

What formula is the state using?

The Prairie Dog funds are out of SIFT money.  Keep that in mind.

There is 93 miles of pavement in Wells county; 1347 miles of road in wells; townships currently pay $100/mile for blading.

Zoning 29 townships are part of county.  Does the county think they can override zonings?

September 2026 budge meetings for townships.  Zoning for townships to go under County must be in your minutes.  Comprehensive keeps getting thrown around. 

Note: Century Code cannot regulate against the people

The county will leave road blading at $100/ mile for now.  Weizs says the counties could be cut.

The People are not seeing that combining different offices at te County would cause a major issue.  They talked about how they paved roads and traffic counters usage.  Then they lost direction in the meeting.

June 25, 2026 Six Township Meeting; Part 3 of 4; Wells Co, ND

Meeting Started Late.  Township paperwork handed out.  Ask for your copy.  Dan went over the Township paperwork. 

Discussion on what it means to be Centrally Assessed?  State come up with Ag land valuation.  Dan also spoke about “letter of the Law” and what does it mean.

Pipeline won’t be taxed.  Wildlife land question on how is it taxed & by who?  How much does Game & Fish pay?  Therefore, how much does the county get? 

18 Mills is criteria for Prairie dog Funds to distributed to Township.  No more than $100k in general funds.  Create a road fund account as well; general fund can be spent on anything in the township. 

Flex fund money can be applied for….

Centrally assessed are out of state business.  State IS CONTOLLING TOWNSHIPS WITH THE 18 Mills REQUIREMENT. 

What formula is the state using?

The Prairie Dog funds are out of SIFT money.  Keep that in mind.

There is 93 miles of pavement in Wells county; 1347 miles of road in wells; townships currently pay $100/mile for blading.

Zoning 29 townships are part of county.  Does the county think they can override zonings?

September 2026 budge meetings for townships.  Zoning for townships to go under County must be in your minutes.  Comprehensive keeps getting thrown around. 

Note: Century Code cannot regulate against the people

The county will leave road blading at $100/ mile for now.  Weizs says the counties could be cut.

The People are not seeing that combining different offices at te County would cause a major issue.  They talked about how they paved roads and traffic counters usage.  Then they lost direction in the meeting.

June 25, 2026 Six Township Meeting; Part 2 of 4; Wells Co, ND

Meeting Started Late.  Township paperwork handed out.  Ask for your copy.  Dan went over the Township paperwork. 

Discussion on what it means to be Centrally Assessed?  State come up with Ag land valuation.  Dan also spoke about “letter of the Law” and what does it mean.

Pipeline won’t be taxed.  Wildlife land question on how is it taxed & by who?  How much does Game & Fish pay?  Therefore, how much does the county get? 

18 Mills is criteria for Prairie dog Funds to distributed to Township.  No more than $100k in general funds.  Create a road fund account as well; general fund can be spent on anything in the township. 

Flex fund money can be applied for….

Centrally assessed are out of state business.  State IS CONTOLLING TOWNSHIPS WITH THE 18 Mills REQUIREMENT. 

What formula is the state using?

The Prairie Dog funds are out of SIFT money.  Keep that in mind.

There is 93 miles of pavement in Wells county; 1347 miles of road in wells; townships currently pay $100/mile for blading.

Zoning 29 townships are part of county.  Does the county think they can override zonings?

September 2026 budge meetings for townships.  Zoning for townships to go under County must be in your minutes.  Comprehensive keeps getting thrown around. 

Note: Century Code cannot regulate against the people

The county will leave road blading at $100/ mile for now.  Weizs says the counties could be cut.

The People are not seeing that combining different offices at te County would cause a major issue.  They talked about how they paved roads and traffic counters usage.  Then they lost direction in the meeting.

June 25, 2026 Six Township Meeting; Part 1 of 4; Wells Co, ND

Meeting Started Late.  Township paperwork handed out.  Ask for your copy.  Dan went over the Township paperwork. 

Discussion on what it means to be Centrally Assessed?  State come up with Ag land valuation.  Dan also spoke about “letter of the Law” and what does it mean.

Pipeline won’t be taxed.  Wildlife land question on how is it taxed & by who?  How much does Game & Fish pay?  Therefore, how much does the county get? 

18 Mills is criteria for Prairie dog Funds to distributed to Township.  No more than $100k in general funds.  Create a road fund account as well; general fund can be spent on anything in the township. 

Flex fund money can be applied for….

Centrally assessed are out of state business.  State IS CONTOLLING TOWNSHIPS WITH THE 18 Mills REQUIREMENT. 

What formula is the state using?

The Prairie Dog funds are out of SIFT money.  Keep that in mind.

There is 93 miles of pavement in Wells county; 1347 miles of road in wells; townships currently pay $100/mile for blading.

Zoning 29 townships are part of county.  Does the county think they can override zonings?

September 2026 budge meetings for townships.  Zoning for townships to go under County must be in your minutes.  Comprehensive keeps getting thrown around. 

Note: Century Code cannot regulate against the people

The county will leave road blading at $100/ mile for now.  Weizs says the counties could be cut.

The People are not seeing that combining different offices at te County would cause a major issue.  They talked about how they paved roads and traffic counters usage.  Then they lost direction in the meeting.

June 22, 2026 Harvey School Board Part 3 of 3 (Note: Part 1 not available)

Points of discussions Technical difficulties covering these points

Canvass of Election: They went over board member votes and many spoiled. Minutes Publish.

Superintendent Report
Repairs on Schools; Special Ed Teacher working on Certificate; NDCEL conference; Title 1 & 5 with Be Legendary Grant; Both buildings open for tours; Bus 7 Needs and costs; cook needed; FCCLA;

7-12 Principle and Elementary Principle not in attendance

Business Manager
General Fund $250,000; Expenses this month going out $225,000; Transfer from Savings to General of $150,000. Lunch fund $125,000; August 1st 2026, State Aide arrives; BCBS Rates not in yet.

Call for bids on Coals, fuel oil, fuel diesel and transportation Maintenance.

Possible Action Discussion: Elem Handbook sent out; changes & deletions; lunch & recess; winter clothing; car rider line changes; food service program and need to cover shaming policies.

High School: Handbook changes and lunch program

Employee handbook; need certified days for retirement days; sick leave changes; Collette is working with Chad on handbook

AI Math Research Grant: Mrs Dean was approached.

Open Enrollment: Only Wade has information; one student

SP& E Service Agreement: Upgrade stalls in locker rooms; mantence of school gym equipment; Inspection was done; 1-5 year contracts; 1 year contracts for high school gym; cost #3195 for 1 yr and $2970/ yr for 5 years.

Pledged Securities from three banks

Hiring New School District Lawyer; Building Committee meeting meets in July 2026; Sub Terms and pay discussion; Non-Certified Resignation/retirement pay guide (no current policy; Additions of Staff Computer for Mrs. Walsh.

June 22, 2026 Harvey School Board Part 2 of 3 (Note: Part 1 not available)

Points of discussions Technical difficulties covering these points

Canvass of Election: They went over board member votes and many spoiled. Minutes Publish.

Superintendent Report
Repairs on Schools; Special Ed Teacher working on Certificate; NDCEL conference; Title 1 & 5 with Be Legendary Grant; Both buildings open for tours; Bus 7 Needs and costs; cook needed; FCCLA;

7-12 Principle and Elementary Principle not in attendance

Business Manager
General Fund $250,000; Expenses this month going out $225,000; Transfer from Savings to General of $150,000. Lunch fund $125,000; August 1st 2026, State Aide arrives; BCBS Rates not in yet.

Call for bids on Coals, fuel oil, fuel diesel and transportation Maintenance.

Possible Action Discussion: Elem Handbook sent out; changes & deletions; lunch & recess; winter clothing; car rider line changes; food service program and need to cover shaming policies.

High School: Handbook changes and lunch program

Employee handbook; need certified days for retirement days; sick leave changes; Collette is working with Chad on handbook

AI Math Research Grant: Mrs Dean was approached.

Open Enrollment: Only Wade has information; one student

SP& E Service Agreement: Upgrade stalls in locker rooms; mantence of school gym equipment; Inspection was done; 1-5 year contracts; 1 year contracts for high school gym; cost #3195 for 1 yr and $2970/ yr for 5 years.

Pledged Securities from three banks

Hiring New School District Lawyer; Building Committee meeting meets in July 2026; Sub Terms and pay discussion; Non-Certified Resignation/retirement pay guide (no current policy; Additions of Staff Computer for Mrs. Walsh.