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Commission approves BNSF crossing-closure payment, adopts mitigation plan and signs radio MOU
Summary
Steele County commissioners approved a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Closure Agreement with BNSF (paying $5,000 to the county and Sharon Township), adopted the county mitigation plan and signed an MOU with the state to share radio frequency for the statewide interoperable radio network.
Steele County commissioners on Feb. 12 approved a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Closure Agreement with BNSF, adopted the Steele County Mitigation Plan and signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of North Dakota to share radio frequency for the statewide interoperable radio network.
During a department update, Road Superintendent Reed Oien presented the proposed crossing closure agreement. Commissioner Randy Richards moved and Commissioner Russell Walcker seconded approval of the agreement; the motion passed with all members voting yes. Under the agreement BNSF will pay $5,000 to Steele County and Sharon Township for the closure.
The commission also voted to sign and adopt the Steele County Mitigation Plan and to approve a memorandum of understanding with the State of North Dakota to share any radio frequency required for the statewide interoperable radio network to ITD. Both motions were recorded as passing unanimously.
Commissioners said the mitigation plan formalizes county hazard-mitigation priorities and that the radio MOU will support interoperability with state systems. The board asked staff to file the signed documents and proceed with any necessary notifications to affected townships and state partners.
