Commission Minutes – November 11 – November 15, 2024
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024
COURTHOUSE CLOSED – VETERANS DAY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
9:30 AM CONVENE
PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Kevin Braun and Roy Rost, Members;
Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Pledge of Allegiance was held in the Commissioner’s Office to start off the week.
9:30 AM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for Public Comment.
9:45 AM ATTORNEY GIS ASSISTANCE/ Jacqueline Papez, Doney Crowley P.C. Attorneys at Law; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Cindy Irgens, Recording Clerk
This meeting has been rescheduled.
10:00 AM ROAD UPDATES/ Bobby Wiedmer, Road Superintendent; Mitch Overn and/or Carl Overland, Shop Mechanics
1. Permission to go out for bid for a loader.
Discussed going out for bid and amending the budget as needed.
Commissioner Rost motion to go out to bid for a new loader for the Road Department. Commissioner Braun seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin asked for any further discussion; Commissioner Braun stated with the understanding that it may be added to next fiscal year’s budget. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.
Bobby updated on the completed re-grading of the Bergstrom Hill Road; finishing graveling up to the highway. Discussed re-graveling the Anticline Road; updated on chemical that could be added to help maintain the road. Updated on reclaimed gravel pits. Commissioner Baldwin updated on the WBI emergency road; will discuss further with the railroad. Road Crew will finish Sunny Bank Road and then move onto the Anticline.
10:18 AM Chairman Baldwin ended the discussion.
10:30 AM Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder joined the meeting.
10:33 AM DECISION ON ROAD TYPES FOR THE GIS PLATFORM/ Cindy Irgens, Recording Clerk
Discussed which roads should be on the public GIS map; discussed definition of public access and color coding for the GIS road maps.
11:00 AM Chairman Baldwin ended the discussion.
11:15 AM PERMISSION TO HIRE ADMININSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
This meeting has been rescheduled.
11:25 AM Chairman Baldwin ended the discussion. Recess until 1:15 PM
RECESS
1:15 PM RECONVENE
PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Kevin Braun and Roy Rost, Members; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1:15 PM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobby Theilen presented an easement for the road in TWN 8 – RNGE 59. Discussed Burnt Station Road, previously known as road 644. Commissioner Rost explained the road has no petitions or easements after Dan’s property. Bobby added that there are no easements signed by him or Missy Theilen for Burnt Station Road; the Commission stated that there are easements from when the road was first built. Bobby explained where Road 644 used to run. Commissioner Braun stated that Bobby should present any documentation to the Commission to prove that the road extends beyond Mae Haven’s yard being as the Commission and the Clerk and Recorders Office is unable to find any records.
1:33 PM Commissioner Baldwin ended the discussion.
1:30 PM DISCUSSION ON 911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/ Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Brenda Hoeger, Emergency Communications Supervisor
Trenton stated that the Baker Police Department should be added to the Interlocal Agreement with the County. Trenton presented an Interlocal Agreement that he would like an addendum added to for the Baker Police Department being as they are utilizing county emergency resources. Trenton will discuss further with Rich Batterman, City of Baker Attorney on the proper procedures for adding the police department to the agreement.
1:44 PM Commissioner Baldwin ended the discussion.
2:00 PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION
1. Approve November 4th – November 8th, 2024 Commission Minutes
Approval of Minutes postponed until next week for review.
2. Executive/Action Items:
a. Decision on Auction Date for the Work Camp.
Discussed having the dates between December 9th and the 13th. Will wait for the date Trenton decides on.
b. Decision on Verkada alarm system quote.
Decision has been tabled for more information.
3. Old Business as needed
4. Review Fair Contracts
Commissioner Rost motioned to approve the YG Entertainment, Pippi the Clown, Bear Hollow Carver 2025 Fair Contracts. Commissioner Braun seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Review Board Minutes/Agendas (Boards other than Commission)
6. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers and encroachments (as needed)
Commissioner Rost motioned to approve journal vouchers. Commissioner Braun seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
3:56 PM Chairman Baldwin ended the discussion. Being as there was no other business, meeting adjourned.
ADJOURN
s/ Steve Baldwin, Chairman
s/ Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
s/ Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder
