Citizen vs waterboard gets intense! Dale S. from Manfred Township continues to address Commissioner over disgruntled issues with the Waterboard and its leadership. Dale states that 2 waterboard members benefiting from decisions made by the Waterboard along with personal gain.

Words of Lawsuit sparks Diaglog between Manfred township representative and Chairman of Waterboard at high volumes.

Issue discussed: County drain #1 and the extra water flow. Waterboard said the railroad contributed to extra water flow when they took permit away from the waterboard. The citizen wants fairness to be put on waterboard formula by requesting to remove Larry S. from the waterboard.

Dale approached the Commissioners because the waterboard is appointed positions. The Commissioner's chairman attempts to diffuse the emotions by suggesting for citizen to get on the waterboard agenda to discuss his complaint and to take it to their attorney. In the discussion, it was brought up that North Dakota Century code says all petitioners will pay for the cost of the lawsuit? So that is saying if you sue the waterboard, you will pay their cost to defend the suit against them. How fair is that? One sympathized Commissioner attempts to present the argument of the citizens of the township to the waterboard and explaining that law protects them, and they use that law to their advantage.

It was brought up again about the waterboard culvert policy agreement of county pays 60% by Century Code. This is a forced policy and they are asked to sign. Question, no agreement has ever been signed, does it matter if signed or not? The agreement will be sent to States Attorney of the county for review of these questions.

Brian A. Continues. Minutes not as informative as they could have been. Discussion on list of bridges that will need to be replace and the project plan is suggested by a citizen. Just adding a mill levy will not be enough to fix all the upcoming bridge expenses. Brian was telling commissioners that he does not believe the people of the county are aware of the problem the county commissioners are facing based on the vague minutes provided. Brian also suggested that Cramer should be contacted about the environmental surveys that are repeated often unnecessarily. These changes in legislation can reduce wasted cost.

Brian also addressed the overweight project. The informative discussion covered roads, bridges and more that have weight and speed restrictions that are not being followed. Many of whom are farmers trucks. The weight abuse shortens the life of these projects costing the taxpayers more money. It was suggested to enforce these restricken. Commissioners state they have discussed these very things. Brian said the minutes do not reflect that therefore, the people would not have the knowledge of that. Pass the information on to the Sheriff Dept. Dale S. address the Commissioners, and they replied, this is a waterboard issue.

Road Report continues. Questions that are brought up- 1. Does the county have the right to refuse to blade a road that the township should fix with the prairie dog funds as agreed?
2. If charge to township for road, example $100/mile, bring up township expectation of road blading more often? Township removal of bridges and more and repair done the cheapest way therefore costing county more replacement culverts sooner?

Discussed the need for change in policy. Century code states 60% county pays; however, need to be done by county standards in order to not waste funds. States attorney will review.

County 71 should count sensors be put on before talk of ground up of payment. Topics: Fair grounds, washboards due to moisture, beaver dams.

Brian A. address last meeting. The minutes do not provide enough information to inform the people of discussion and more.

Dale S. on agenda to discuss Drain #1. He believes the decision makers of Drain #1 is more broken than the drain. Fema funds are harder to get due to the frequency of water damage.

Begins with Property being closed upon for Property taxes, a lot of properties. Then Bills discussion and balance sheet. Correspondence letter from a judge. Seed companies pay corporate taxes. Individual farmers selling seed do not pay taxes. Question, do they hire Vangard to check into taxing Individuals also? Sheriff texted not coming for time allocated. Road reports by Brent reveals bridge project complete

Zoom Meeting included the following:
1. Sidewalks work completed
2. Dr. Lukens tells team that a door is being repaired. Harvey Law Enforcement identified a door of the school was not locked. The county Sheriff has record of the school not having a secure entrance; therefore, a locksmith has been called to fix and estimate. Dr. Lukens states that the door unlocks by itself sometimes. 3. Transporation: New Activity Bus that is a deiseal of $40,000 committed from Esser funds has arrived. It is no. 15.
4. Luken reports space being cleared for Grant electric bus.
5. Buses and van discussion
6. Electric charge stations for future electric buses could be paid by grant of $700/station for Holzer electric estimated cost. Luken states that Ottertail assistance with charger cost possible with 2 grants in July and February.
7. Core solution will do energy and air quality testing. Lukens suggested they could help with wheelchair lift. 8. Honey Well Grant: Possible grant for heating system. Asked for a directive to address grants for heating system.
9. Winter Needs: Snow removal - Dr. Lukens tractor stored at the school? (battery or plug in electrical cost are figured out how?) He could help with snow removal. Coal: first coal order was put in at the cost $4450 bid which is an increase compared to made budget. (Who made the budget at the end of summer? Wasn't it him?)
10. ADA need to be contacted and Marchand asked Luken to contact them.
11. Capital Maintenace plan development for the School Board. Need to talk to the community again for help. This was asked of Dr. Lukens.