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Nelson County approves ARPA-funded phone system, advertises NDSU Extension jobs and makes planning appointments
Summary
Commissioners approved an ARPA-funded courthouse phone system purchase, agreed to advertise NDSU Extension positions, appointed planning commissioners and moved to pay bills during the April 4 meeting.
At its April 4 meeting the Nelson County Commission handled several administrative and consent items, approving procurement and personnel advertising and making appointments.
Kristin Shea of Polar Communications presented a proposal to upgrade the courthouse phone system. The commission voted unanimously to purchase the upgrade from Polar Communications for $16,161.70, with funding taken from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as recorded in the minutes.
Traci Lagein and Karen Anderson led a discussion about the NDSU Extension/State Assistant Secretary position. Commissioners voted to advertise the roles as separate part-time positions and as a potential combined full-time position; the motion passed on a roll-call unanimous vote.
The board also appointed William Solberg and reappointed Dan Arneson to the Nelson County Planning Commission for terms ending Dec. 31, 2026, and moved to pay all bills to be listed at the second meeting of the month; those motions were recorded as passing unanimously. Review of financial statements was tabled until the second meeting in April. Nathan Parks presented a proposed timekeeping, travel and comp time policy; commissioners provided direction and deferred further action to the May meeting.
The meeting adjourned with unanimous consent; the minutes are signed by Nathan Parks, Nelson County Auditor, and Chairman Cody Johnson. The transcript does not provide additional details about the phone system vendor contract beyond the purchase amount or the exact advertisement schedule for the NDSU Extension positions.
