Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Governance Votes topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Votes at a glance: County approves Bison Lodge five‑year exemption, truck purchases and other routine items
Summary
The Cass County Commission recorded multiple approvals on Oct. 6, including a five‑year tax exemption for a NDSU‑area multifamily project, purchases of two tandem trucks, a letter of support for a Castleton bypass traffic study, and authorization to sign an architect agreement for courthouse/annex work.
A summary of formal actions and recorded roll‑call votes taken by the Cass County Commission on Oct. 6, 2025.
Bison Lodge (Bison Run Rentals) pilot/tax exemption — motion to approve a five‑year plan Motion: Approve a five‑year tax exemption for the Bison Lodge (row house multifamily) project in the NDSU Roosevelt neighborhood. Mover: Commissioner (speaker indicated as applicant mover) recorded as "Commissioner Feickell" in discussion; second: recorded as "Second." Vote (roll call): Commissioner Capitan — Aye; Commissioner Grinberg — Aye; Commissioner Flacco — No; Commissioner Breitling — Yes; Commissioner Vettel — Aye. Outcome: Approved.
Purchase of two tandem‑axle trucks (Sourcewell contract) — motion to approve purchase Motion: Approve purchase of two tandem‑axle trucks via Sourcewell contract with accessories previously approved during the 2026 budget. Mover: Commissioner Vettel (moved during roll); second: Commissioner Capitan (recorded as second). Vote (roll call): Commissioner Vettel — Aye; Commissioner Grinberg — Aye; Commissioner Capitan — Aye; Commissioner Flacco — Aye; Commissioner Breitling — Yes. Outcome: Approved.
Approve list of tax‑forfeited properties for sale (85 properties) — motion to approve list and set hearing Motion: Approve tax sale list of 85 properties three years delinquent and set public hearing. Mover: motion made by county staff request; second: recorded. Vote (roll call): Commissioner Bridal — Aye; Commissioner Grintberg — Aye; Commissioner Capitan — Aye; Commissioner Flockle — Aye; Commissioner Breitling — Yes. Outcome: Approved.
Letter of support for Castleton truck bypass and traffic study — motion to send commission letter of support Motion: Send a commission letter of support for a Castleton bypass route request and traffic study, with the chair to sign as portfolio representative of the highway department and commission. Mover: Commissioner Flacco; Second: Commissioner Breitling. Vote (roll call): Commissioner Breitling — Yes; Commissioner Vettel — Aye; Commissioner Grinberg — Aye; Commissioner Capitan — Aye; Commissioner Flockle — Aye. Outcome: Approved.
Authorize Chair to sign agreement with JLG Architects for courthouse and annex renovations Motion: Authorize the chair to sign the agreement with JLG Architects for courthouse and annex renovations and related design/construction administration work. Mover: Commissioner Flacco; Second: recorded. Vote (roll call): Commissioner Capitan — Aye; Commissioner Bridal — Aye; Commissioner Grinberg — Aye; Commissioner Flacco — Aye; Commissioner Brantley — No. Outcome: Approved.
Appointment of delegate to North Dakota Association of Counties annual meeting Motion: Appoint Commissioner Capitan as delegate to the ND Association of Counties annual meeting. Mover: recorded; Second: recorded. Vote: All in favor (Aye). Outcome: Approved.
Vouchers Motion: Accept and approve monthly vouchers as presented. Vote (roll call): Commissioner Breitling — Yes; Commissioner Vettel — Aye; Commissioner Grintberg — Aye; Commissioner Capitan — Aye; Commissioner Flacco — Aye. Outcome: Approved.
Other routine votes approved: order of agenda, consent agenda and minutes from prior meeting (all carried by voice or roll call earlier in the meeting).
Ending: Several routine procurement, administrative and support motions passed on unanimous or majority roll calls; commissioners noted these approvals were consistent with the county’s prior budgeting and procurement actions and the scheduled Oct. 20 meeting will take up the tax‑incentive policy for final action.
