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Beltrami County raises commissioner per diems to $75/$100 after close vote
Summary
After debate and a roll-call amendment, the board approved a change to commissioner per diem tiers to $75 and $100 (previously $50/$75) on a 3-2 vote; Commissioner Carlson opposed the increase.
Beltrami County commissioners voted to amend the per diem schedule for certain board-related meetings, raising the tiered rates to $75 and $100.
Commissioner Gould proposed the increase, saying the $50 tier had not been raised in many years and pointing to neighboring counties with higher per diems. Opponents, including Commissioner Carlson, said they were not in favor of per diems in principle and questioned whether the board needed the increase.
The board first voted on the amendment to raise tiers to $75/$100. The amendment passed on roll call (Carlson no; Gould yes; Winger yes; Sumner yes; Board Chair no). The board then approved the amended per diem resolution on final roll call (same tally), and staff were directed to correct commissioner name spellings in the resolution before finalization.
The motion affects county policy on reimbursement/compensation for commissioners serving on boards and committees; the resolution will be updated and entered into county records.
