February 5, 2026 Commissioners Part 3 of 3; Wells Co., ND

The meeting 1D66 Maddock begins with a dispute in the minutes about the township payment. Weisz called & asked Why this happened.

Bills: Cameras for Sheriff Dept, Axon Enterprises storage fees of data, ND Assn of Counties, GPS map Storage, 911 Radio cost, HB1066 Maddock construction crushed gravel, Brent work the blades.

Balance Sheet: Capitol Project funds, HB1066 Roads & Bridges, 911 increase & drops, Road fund improving, Money balances questioned by the people wanting a breakdown, Wells Co. is the collection & distribution area for many political subdivisions.

WC CD & Money Market: Banks are giving county a better deal, reates have gone down, Money Market pays 2 people wages off interest.

Correspondence; Commission Appointments- District Health (Beth Hueseth), JPA (Sherry Lein, Bob Martin); Human Service (Becky Hoglard, Brian Miller)

Portfolios: EMS ( Dennis Dockter)

Sheriff: Car needs work & other auto for dept., Lifters & Cam

Auditor & Tax discussion

County Agent & Recorders office, Road Dept. Custodian, State's Attorney & Treasurer & Librarian.

Jana Mogren: Permits received for $2000.00, Ottertail Power company, bury a line in the county

Road Project: county responsible for 10% on both Projects; add rumble strips in intersection; Wells County awarded old 52 for Prairie Dog Grant funds; Flex Fund Money for bridge.
2027 anticipating funding are $1.1 Million.

Discussion on Conflicting information from "Local Government" & KT every 3rd years the state puts out traffic counters on county roads, should county own counters?

New Rockford Canal:
Long Term Planning: Paperwork not done, page 4 has 3 questions the commissioners have not answered.
1. Financial Trends, 2. Little or no ability to expand tax base, 3. Wells county will have to downsize government (ND land association Colliton was mentioned, needs increase of revenue source)

Township fees: will be going up blading stays at $100 per mile, assessors fees going up, Letters sent to all township for 27th meeting, vote of the people for raising mills for road department 14 Mill Levy so far, asking for 25 mills for road department, March meeting decide to put on ballot.

Townships might go to be unorganized because they would benefit if they go unorganized state commissioners.
Capito Projects: Dan Stutlien will be out inspecting buildings around the county; festival hall has water in basement every spring & high water fall; Courthouse needs work, but it is the best condition; KTL building roof needs to be worked on more. It was already voted on.

Priority of Projects: 1. KTL roof; Last: FH Tuck pointing & Water management, gutters; FM Foundation addressed with fixing drain tiles; Courthouse and more.

Garrison Division is looking for a Permit of use.

Fee Schedule for County, Townships; Planning to raise fees; ag land was revalued this year; they will be changing land use maps to update valuations; March 14 is deadline to respond to state; $400.00 fee for townships currently.
Brent Keller: Road Dept Report -

Raising county road rate, put on ballot; Keep general fund mill rate at 56. So it doesn't get 60.

They plan to go to 25 mills for road department on the ballot in June & November. This will be used to fund road materials overlay projects advert projects, bridge projects, salary & benefits, road equipment. They decided on 25 mills for road department.

Motion to proceed with KTL roof & FH tuckpointing & water management./ approved

FH foundation 2027; courthouse 2028
and more

February 5, 2026 Commissioners Part 2 of 3; Wells Co., ND

The meeting 1D66 Maddock begins with a dispute in the minutes about the township payment. Weisz called & asked Why this happened.

Bills: Cameras for Sheriff Dept, Axon Enterprises storage fees of data, ND Assn of Counties, GPS map Storage, 911 Radio cost, HB1066 Maddock construction crushed gravel, Brent work the blades.

Balance Sheet: Capitol Project funds, HB1066 Roads & Bridges, 911 increase & drops, Road fund improving, Money balances questioned by the people wanting a breakdown, Wells Co. is the collection & distribution area for many political subdivisions.

WC CD & Money Market: Banks are giving county a better deal, reates have gone down, Money Market pays 2 people wages off interest.

Correspondence; Commission Appointments- District Health (Beth Hueseth), JPA (Sherry Lein, Bob Martin); Human Service (Becky Hoglard, Brian Miller)

Portfolios: EMS ( Dennis Dockter)

Sheriff: Car needs work & other auto for dept., Lifters & Cam

Auditor & Tax discussion

County Agent & Recorders office, Road Dept. Custodian, State's Attorney & Treasurer & Librarian.

Jana Mogren: Permits received for $2000.00, Ottertail Power company, bury a line in the county

Road Project: county responsible for 10% on both Projects; add rumble strips in intersection; Wells County awarded old 52 for Prairie Dog Grant funds; Flex Fund Money for bridge.
2027 anticipating funding are $1.1 Million.

Discussion on Conflicting information from "Local Government" & KT every 3rd years the state puts out traffic counters on county roads, should county own counters?

New Rockford Canal:
Long Term Planning: Paperwork not done, page 4 has 3 questions the commissioners have not answered.
1. Financial Trends, 2. Little or no ability to expand tax base, 3. Wells county will have to downsize government (ND land association Colliton was mentioned, needs increase of revenue source)

Township fees: will be going up blading stays at $100 per mile, assessors fees going up, Letters sent to all township for 27th meeting, vote of the people for raising mills for road department 14 Mill Levy so far, asking for 25 mills for road department, March meeting decide to put on ballot.

Townships might go to be unorganized because they would benefit if they go unorganized state commissioners.
Capito Projects: Dan Stutlien will be out inspecting buildings around the county; festival hall has water in basement every spring & high water fall; Courthouse needs work, but it is the best condition; KTL building roof needs to be worked on more. It was already voted on.

Priority of Projects: 1. KTL roof; Last: FH Tuck pointing & Water management, gutters; FM Foundation addressed with fixing drain tiles; Courthouse and more.

Garrison Division is looking for a Permit of use.

Fee Schedule for County, Townships; Planning to raise fees; ag land was revalued this year; they will be changing land use maps to update valuations; March 14 is deadline to respond to state; $400.00 fee for townships currently.
Brent Keller: Road Dept Report -

Raising county road rate, put on ballot; Keep general fund mill rate at 56. So it doesn't get 60.

They plan to go to 25 mills for road department on the ballot in June & November. This will be used to fund road materials overlay projects advert projects, bridge projects, salary & benefits, road equipment. They decided on 25 mills for road department.

Motion to proceed with KTL roof & FH tuckpointing & water management./ approved

FH foundation 2027; courthouse 2028
and more

February 5, 2026 Commissioners Part 1 of 3; Wells Co., ND

The meeting 1D66 Maddock begins with a dispute in the minutes about the township payment. Weisz called & asked Why this happened.

Bills: Cameras for Sheriff Dept, Axon Enterprises storage fees of data, ND Assn of Counties, GPS map Storage, 911 Radio cost, HB1066 Maddock construction crushed gravel, Brent work the blades.

Balance Sheet: Capitol Project funds, HB1066 Roads & Bridges, 911 increase & drops, Road fund improving, Money balances questioned by the people wanting a breakdown, Wells Co. is the collection & distribution area for many political subdivisions.

WC CD & Money Market: Banks are giving county a better deal, reates have gone down, Money Market pays 2 people wages off interest.

Correspondence; Commission Appointments- District Health (Beth Hueseth), JPA (Sherry Lein, Bob Martin); Human Service (Becky Hoglard, Brian Miller)

Portfolios: EMS ( Dennis Dockter)

Sheriff: Car needs work & other auto for dept., Lifters & Cam

Auditor & Tax discussion

County Agent & Recorders office, Road Dept. Custodian, State's Attorney & Treasurer & Librarian.

Jana Mogren: Permits received for $2000.00, Ottertail Power company, bury a line in the county

Road Project: county responsible for 10% on both Projects; add rumble strips in intersection; Wells County awarded old 52 for Prairie Dog Grant funds; Flex Fund Money for bridge.
2027 anticipating funding are $1.1 Million.

Discussion on Conflicting information from "Local Government" & KT every 3rd years the state puts out traffic counters on county roads, should county own counters?

New Rockford Canal:
Long Term Planning: Paperwork not done, page 4 has 3 questions the commissioners have not answered.
1. Financial Trends, 2. Little or no ability to expand tax base, 3. Wells county will have to downsize government (ND land association Colliton was mentioned, needs increase of revenue source)

Township fees: will be going up blading stays at $100 per mile, assessors fees going up, Letters sent to all township for 27th meeting, vote of the people for raising mills for road department 14 Mill Levy so far, asking for 25 mills for road department, March meeting decide to put on ballot.

Townships might go to be unorganized because they would benefit if they go unorganized state commissioners.
Capito Projects: Dan Stutlien will be out inspecting buildings around the county; festival hall has water in basement every spring & high water fall; Courthouse needs work, but it is the best condition; KTL building roof needs to be worked on more. It was already voted on.

Priority of Projects: 1. KTL roof; Last: FH Tuck pointing & Water management, gutters; FM Foundation addressed with fixing drain tiles; Courthouse and more.

Garrison Division is looking for a Permit of use.

Fee Schedule for County, Townships; Planning to raise fees; ag land was revalued this year; they will be changing land use maps to update valuations; March 14 is deadline to respond to state; $400.00 fee for townships currently.
Brent Keller: Road Dept Report -

Raising county road rate, put on ballot; Keep general fund mill rate at 56. So it doesn't get 60.

They plan to go to 25 mills for road department on the ballot in June & November. This will be used to fund road materials overlay projects advert projects, bridge projects, salary & benefits, road equipment. They decided on 25 mills for road department.

Motion to proceed with KTL roof & FH tuckpointing & water management./ approved

FH foundation 2027; courthouse 2028
and more

January 21, 2026, Harvey School Board Meeting with Letter Nat Reg Acceptance

The meeting includes:

Classified Staff Registration, Approval of Board Minutes, Approval of Payment of bills, Approval of Monitoring Calendar.

Reports:

Superintendent Report (couple out of country applications), 7-12 Principal Report, Elementary Principal Report, Activities Director Report, business Manager (Salary additional $1000.00 plus 3 days personal days).

Superintendent Report included Letter of National Registration Acceptance.  This is an honor for this community.  It opens up federal funds through grants.  (Let the board know how you can assist with the grants: Writing, match funds, etc.)

Items for discussion or Possible Action:

Superintendent Update on Virtual/Storm Days, ND Educational Hub, Elementary Teacher Position, approve superintendent's recommendation to offer a contract, Music Teacher considerations, Hornet Pride Project, Fundraising Projects.

Executive Session Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-19.1

Business Manager salary additional $1000.00 plus 3 days of personal days.

Next meeting:  Feb 16, 2026, at 7pm

January 20, 2026, Wells Co. Commissioners, Part 3 of 3

Part 3

Township discussion continues

Six county meeting in Emmons County upset Dennis.  They told them to do what they do.  Ex.  Windmills   Frustration was expressed by our commissioners.  It is hard to on limited money and county cooperation.

• Should the County hire a recruter to attract things like business to the county? (Concern of Co. Rep to following through with successful business and keeping them. Flour Mill as ex)
• Zoning: Could increase fees, or charge for permit on building on your property?

Dan was voted in as manager of KTL and Festival Hall.

Auction:  Could Sell extra Equipment, excess stuff of the county along with the sheriff department in the same auction?

Blade Operators:  Operate equipment whenever they want to as long as 40 hours/wk discussion.

Brian Miller will not be running for Commissioners.  Dennis Dockter is looking for a replacement also.

January 20, 2026, Wells Co. Commissioners, Part 2 of 3

Part 2

Sheriff department and 5 deputies discussion

Planning of positions cross knowledge in the following positions:

• Auditor, Recorder and Ext. Agent

Road Dept:  Down 1 person but working well, maybe keep it that way.

Recorder position advertises in August or September 2026.

Capital Improvement discussions

• KTL Roof, Festival Hall, Courthouse (foundation is crumbling says Dan), Shops for the blades (Do we need them all)
• Chip Sealing: Is it worth the cost? Save $100,000/yr
• Crack Sealing discussion

Create Revenue

• Levies as option
• Could County add levies to Waterboard but use elsewhere?
• Charge for Dan's services for information requested of him from Township and others
• Facility concerns revisited. Keep all the same for now.
• county needs to tell townships, we have the right to not blade a road if it is not in good condition. (cut back on roads)