April 9, 2026 MC Commission Minutes

MORTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

April 9, 2026
The Morton County Commission Regular Meeting was called to order on April 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM by Chairman Boehm at the Morton County Courthouse, 210 Second Avenue NW, Mandan, North Dakota. Others present were Commissioners Buckley, Zachmeier, Tokach and Morrell and Auditor Rhone. Also present were Sheriff Kirchmeier and States Attorney Koppy.
Buckley moved and Tokach seconded to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion carried.
Buckley moved and Tokach seconded to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2026 special meeting. All voting aye, motion carried.
Tokach moved and Morrell seconded to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026 regular meeting. All voting aye, motion carried.
Zachmeier moved and Morrell seconded to approve bills and payroll. All voting aye, motion carried.
Morrell moved and Tokach seconded to approve the Morton-Mandan Events Weather Policy. All voting aye, motion carried.
Morrell moved and Tokach seconded to approve abatements #7404-7206. All voting aye, motion carried.
Tokach moved and Morrell seconded to approve abatements #7207-7208. All voting aye, motion carried.
Tokach moved and Buckley seconded to accept the low bid from Siteworx in the amount of $666,333.31 for the replacement of bridge #30-145-11.0. Voting aye: Tokach, Buckley, Zachmeier and Boehm; abstaining: Morrell. Motion carried.
Tokach moved and Zachmeier seconded to approve the Township Road Mileage Certification for submission to the Office of the North Dakota State Treasurer. All voting aye, motion carried.
Buckley moved and Morrell seconded to approve the 2025 budget amendments as presented. Roll call vote, Zachmeier, Tokach, Morrell, Buckley and Boehm voted aye. Motion carried.
Public Comment period as required by NDCC 44-04-20.1 was opened at 6:50PM. There was no public comment and comment period was closed at 6:50PM.
The total of all county funds expended from March 25, 2026 through April 9, 2026 equals $1,534,434.99.
A detailed list of funds expended by check is available for public inspection anytime during regular business hours at the Morton County Auditor ’ s Office.
Morell moved and Tokach seconded to adjourn at 6:51PM.
Nathan Boehm, Chairman, Morton County Commission

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Dawn R Rhone, County Auditor
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