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Stark County Weed Control Board accepts Nutrien bid, approves finances and transfers 1995 F-150 to Road Department
Summary
At its March 26 meeting the Stark County Weed Control Board approved the financial report showing a $649,906.06 fund balance, accepted a herbicide contract from Nutrien Solutions, kept a 70/30 county/landowner cost-share, and transferred a 1995 F-150 to the county road department at no charge.
The Stark County Weed Control Board met March 26, 2025, at the County Office and approved a series of routine administrative items and contracts, including acceptance of a herbicide bid from Nutrien Solutions and the transfer of a surplus pickup to the county road department.
Chairman Mac Hoerner called the meeting to order. The board reviewed financial statements showing a fund balance of $649,906.06 and, on a motion by Shelly Ziman seconded by Caden Tuhy, approved the financial report. The board also approved the January meeting minutes (motion by Caden Tuhy; second by Shelly Ziman).
The board opened bids for herbicides from Nutrien Solutions and AgSyn and discussed products and pricing. By motion of Caden Tuhy, seconded by Shelly Ziman, the board accepted the Nutrien Solutions bid; the motion carried unanimously. The board also reviewed its cost-share policy for herbicides and voted to retain the current 70% county / 30% landowner split (motion by Caden Tuhy; second by Shelly Ziman).
The Stark County Road Department expressed interest in the board’s 1995 Ford F-150. The board voted to transfer the vehicle to the Road Department at no charge (motion by Caden Tuhy; second by Shelly Ziman).
In staff updates, Travis Jepson reported on the North Dakota Weed Control Association conference held Feb. 4–6 in Bismarck. The NDWCA requested the county purchase up to $5,000 in audio-visual equipment for its trainings and conferences and reimburse the county afterward; the board approved proceeding with that purchase using the county card, with the expectation of reimbursement. Jepson also described hiring challenges for the seasonal spray crew: the office received four applications and scheduled two interviews, and he noted uncertainty about whether an experienced crew member (David Wanner) will return, which could hinder on-the-job training. The board discussed options including reposting the job, contacting Job Corps, and exploring work-release programs; Paul Clarys said he would research how work-release could be used.
The board noted that County Parks will perform their bareground spraying using board equipment as previously arranged. The next board meeting is scheduled for May 28 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m. on a motion by Shelly Ziman, seconded by Caden Tuhy.
Votes at a glance: financial report approved (motion: Shelly Ziman; second: Caden Tuhy; outcome: approved); January minutes approved (motion: Caden Tuhy; second: Shelly Ziman; outcome: approved); herbicide bid awarded to Nutrien Solutions (motion: Caden Tuhy; second: Shelly Ziman; outcome: approved unanimously); cost-share percentages retained at 70% county / 30% landowner (motion: Caden Tuhy; second: Shelly Ziman; outcome: approved); 1995 Ford F-150 transferred to Stark County Road Department at no charge (motion: Caden Tuhy; second: Shelly Ziman; outcome: approved).
Next steps: staff to complete the AV purchase and seek NDWCA reimbursement, continue recruiting for seasonal spray positions, and Paul Clarys to report back on work-release options.
