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Mercer County approves routine plans, purchases and $200,640.40 in bills
Summary
The commission approved a new retirement option for employees, lifted a total burn ban in favor of state fire danger map restrictions, authorized equipment purchases and licenses, confirmed election inspectors, and approved vendor bills totaling $200,640.40.
During routine business, the Mercer County Commission approved several administrative items and vendor payments totaling $200,640.40.
Key approvals included adoption of the Nationwide 5ForLife retirement plan for qualified employees (motion approved unanimously), lifting the total burn ban in favor of restrictions tied to the North Dakota Fire Danger Rating map, and authorization for the county landfill to hire a part‑time worker to address blowing garbage. The board also approved the purchase of a Walk n Roll Packer for $32,740, with authorization not to exceed $35,000, and approved the Hazen Golf Course annual liquor license and the Hazen Winter Sports Association gaming site authorization.
Auditor Carmen Reed presented the Recorder's March revenues of $4,556.60, which the commission approved. The board appointed Donna Hanson as an Election Day Board Inspector and Fred Stern as an Absentee Board Inspector. Commissioners reviewed and approved bills totaling $200,640.40; some larger invoices listed in the minutes included Moore Engineering ($50,659.78), Motorola Solutions ($31,820.00) and Neuberger Oil Company ($20,610.87).
Why it matters: These approvals enact routine county operations and spending. The bills list provides a snapshot of recent county outlays and vendors paid. The meeting record shows the commission handled these matters by unanimous voice votes unless otherwise noted.
