Morton County Commission approves $25,000 grant, two abatements and zoning permits
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At its Nov. 14 meeting the Morton County Commission approved a $25,000 development grant to BMC Ag Solutions LLP, two tax abatements, a scoria-extraction special-use permit with reclamation and dust controls, and a permanent sign permit requiring stamped plans and a building permit.
The Morton County Commission on Nov. 14 approved several administrative and land-use actions, including a $25,000 grant from the Morton County Development Fund to BMC Ag Solutions LLP, two tax abatements and two special-use permits.
Chair Nathan Boehm presided over the meeting at the Morton County Courthouse. Commissioner Zachmeier moved and Commissioner Buckley seconded approval of the BMC Ag Solutions grant; the commission approved disbursing $15,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025. The motion carried with all voting aye.
The commission also approved two tax abatements (#6653 and #6654) after motions from Commissioners Morrell and Buckley, respectively; both motions carried with unanimous aye votes.
In zoning actions, the commission approved a special-use permit allowing scoria extraction on the west side of County Road 90 (W½ Section 3, Township 140N, Range 90W). The approval includes conditions aimed at limiting local impacts: hours of operation limited to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; dust control measures as directed by the County Engineer; a designated stockpile/pickup area separated from active mining; and site reclamation at the end of operations to eliminate steep drop-offs and open pits. Commissioner Buckley moved the permit and Commissioner Zachmeier seconded; the motion carried with all voting aye.
The board also approved a special-use permit for a permanent commercial sign, limited to no more than 125% of the dimensions submitted. Conditions require the applicant to provide stamped engineering plans demonstrating the sign is adequately constructed and anchored, and to obtain a building permit before installation. Commissioner Zachmeier moved and Commissioner Morrell seconded the permit; the motion carried unanimously.
Auditor Dawn R. Rhone reported total county expenditures of $2,761,122.09 for the period Oct. 23 through Nov. 14, 2024, and noted a check-by-check list is available at the Auditor’s Office during regular business hours. Chair Boehm adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
The meeting record shows motions and approvals but contains no verbatim public testimony on the permit or grant items.