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Cavalier County commissioners approve culvert work, staff pay increase, breathalyzer purchase and grant authorization
Summary
The board approved a culvert replacement in Fremont Township, a $200-per-month pay increase for NDSU Extension employee Jane Hayen effective Sept. 1, 2024, purchase of a breathalyzer and training for Public Health, and authorized signing a Domestic Violence & Abuse JAG grant application.
The Cavalier County Board of Commissioners took several operational actions at its Aug. 20 meeting, approving a culvert replacement in Fremont Township, a personnel pay increase for an NDSU Extension employee, equipment and training for Public Health, and authorization to sign a grant application.
Road Supervisor Terry Johnston and Road Foreman Sheldon Romfo updated the board on current road projects. Commissioner Stanley Dick moved and Austin Lafrenz seconded a motion to approve a culvert replacement between Sections 2 and 3 in Fremont Township; the motion carried. The board also requested that traffic counters be set up in the gorge to collect data for future work.
NDSU Extension staff Katie Henry and Jane Hayen discussed added duties for Hayen. Commissioner Greg Goodman moved (seconded by Austin Lafrenz) to increase Hayen's pay by $200 per month effective Sept. 1, 2024; the motion carried. The minutes record that a bonus was discussed but the board approved the ongoing pay increase.
Commissioners approved a purchase of a breathalyzer and training for Public Health staff (motion by Nick Moser, seconded by Stanley Dick). The minutes do not list a purchase price or vendor for the device or training.
Austin Lafrenz moved to add a Domestic Violence & Abuse JAG grant application to the agenda; the motion carried. The board then approved signing the grant application (motion by Greg Goodman, seconded by Austin Lafrenz). The minutes do not specify grant amount, terms, or award timeline.
The board reviewed and approved the audit of claims covering multiple county departments and vendors; the full list of claims is recorded in the minutes. At 11:35 a.m. the board adjourned (motion by Greg Goodman, seconded by Nick Moser).
