Morton County Commission 2026-09-22

The Morton County Commission held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The commission approved a letter of support for MJAC LLC and Meer Pelleting LLC, a local manufacturing business seeking to utilize the Bank of North Dakota's PACE program for financing. They also authorized the purchase of a new emergency management vehicle up to $25,000 from the general fund, emphasizing the preference for using local dealerships. The commission reviewed and approved the 2027 budget totaling approximately $34.6 million, including discussions on funding for the state's attorney's office, sheriff's department, and planning and zoning. Additionally, the commission accepted a low bid of $631,170.70 from Tonum Construction for a bridge replacement project north of Mandan, fully funded through ND DOT flex funding. An out-of-state travel request for road department staff to attend a local roads conference was also approved. Other topics included discussions on equipment replacement, vehicle maintenance, and historic preservation policy development.