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Grant County commissioners approve $20,268.98 in bills, courtroom carpet project and $2,075 radio activation fee
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Summary
At their Feb. 4 meeting, the Grant County Commissioners unanimously approved $20,268.98 in bills, corrected a disabled-veteran tax credit on one parcel, authorized courtroom carpet and blinds replacement under a Court Facilities Improvement Grant, and approved $2,075 for initial SIRN radio activation costs.
The Grant County Commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 4, 2026, to approve $20,268.98 in county bills, to proceed with courtroom carpet and blinds replacement under a Court Facilities Improvement Grant, and to authorize $2,075 in initial costs to activate the county’s SIRN radio system.
Chairman Alton Zenker called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.; Commissioners Al Roy Hochhalter and Marty Meyer were present. Commissioner Al Roy Hochhalter moved to approve the agenda, and Commissioner Marty Meyer seconded; the board approved the agenda without dissent. The board then approved minutes from the Jan. 21, 2026 (rescheduled to Jan. 26, 2026) meeting as amended.
On financial business, Commissioner Meyer moved to approve bills totaling $20,268.98; Commissioner Hochhalter seconded. The minutes list vendors and amounts paid, including Hammer Lane Diesel LLC ($8,529.94), Lewis & Clark Regional ($3,041.12), C & H Glass ($4,663.00) and other claimed expenses. The roll call vote on the bills was recorded as Hochhalter — aye; Meyer — aye; Zenker — aye.
The board approved an abatement application for parcel 24304600 to correct the Disabled Veteran Credit from 80% to 100% after noting that an incorrect percentage had been entered on the application and carried onto the tax statement. The minutes specify that no tax refund is due for 2025.
The Court Facilities Improvement Advisory Committee awarded a grant for replacement of carpet in the Grant County courtroom, hallway and judge’s chambers and for new blinds in the judge’s chambers. Commissioner Meyer moved to proceed with the approved project; Commissioner Hochhalter seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Representatives from the North Dakota State University Extension, Tessa Osterbauer and Amanda Dahners, presented the NDSU Extension Grant County quarterly narrative; the minutes record the presentation without further detail.
Brad Darr and Craig Saul of the North Dakota Department of Transportation Maintenance Division submitted permit information proposing to add segments on ND Hwy 21, ND Hwy 49 and ND Hwy 31 to the 129,000‑pound truck roadway system. The board expressed concern about the effect of heavier loads on contributing gravel roadways and will forward its decision to NDDOT after the Feb. 18 meeting.
Sheriff Terry Dillon presented monthly calls-for-service statistics and, with Jared Fischer, updated the board on the county’s SIRN radio system implementation. Commissioner Hochhalter moved to approve $2,075 for initial activation fees, Wi‑Fi and group services related to SIRN; Commissioner Meyer seconded. Roll call: Meyer — aye; Hochhalter — aye; Zenker — aye.
Road Superintendent Jon Alt discussed truck and equipment repairs with the board; the minutes note the discussion but do not include repair estimates or decisions. With no further business, Chairman Zenker adjourned the meeting at 1:07 p.m. The board scheduled its next regular meetings for Feb. 18 and March 4, 2026.
Votes at a glance: agenda approval — unanimous approval (motion Hochhalter / second Meyer); minutes approval — unanimous (motion Meyer / second Hochhalter); bills approved — $20,268.98 (motion Meyer / second Hochhalter; roll call Hochhalter — aye; Meyer — aye; Zenker — aye); abatement parcel 24304600 approved to correct disabled-veteran credit (motion Hochhalter / second Meyer; unanimous); Court Facilities Improvement Grant project authorized to proceed (motion Meyer / second Hochhalter; unanimous); SIRN initial activation costs $2,075 approved (motion Hochhalter / second Meyer; unanimous).