Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the City Finance And Licenses topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Williston board approves 2026 licenses, reviews $3.29M in payments and OKs $50,000 vehicle purchase
Summary
At its Dec. 23 meeting the Williston Board of City Commissioners approved 2026 business and alcoholic beverage license renewals, reviewed December claims totaling $3,287,401.06, approved an out-of-budget vehicle purchase not to exceed $50,000 and moved into executive session on economic development.
The Board of City Commissioners of Williston on Dec. 23 approved routine license renewals for 2026, reviewed the city'9s December accounts and payroll totaling $3,287,401.06, and approved an out-of-budget vehicle purchase for the Economic Development Department not to exceed $50,000.
City Administrator Shawn Wenko presented the 2026 license renewals package and told the board there are "61 license holders for alcoholic beverages and 155 for business licenses." The board approved the business license renewals contingent on required inspections, final signatures and compliance with the City Code. Motion by Commissioner Bervig; second: Commissioner Siemieniewski. Vote: Gjovig, Siemieniewski, Bervig, Klug — 4 aye, carries 4-0.
The board separately approved the 2026 alcoholic beverage license renewals under the same contingencies. Motion by Bervig; second: Gjovig. Vote: 4-0.
Finance staff presented detailed claims and vouchers covering December 4——6——25 and other dates; the packet listed a Voucher Total of $2,442,232.03 and a Payroll Total of $845,169.03 for a Grand Total of $3,287,401.06 across 549 checks. Commissioners did not modify the vouchers during open session.
Economic Development Director Anna Nelson asked the board to move forward with a vehicle purchase originally budgeted for 2026, saying earlier quotes found vehicles on lots under budget and that the purchase "would not exceed $50,000." City Administrator Shawn Wenko said staff will determine whether to trade in the current vehicle or keep it in the fleet. The board approved the out-of-budget purchase by motion of Bervig, second by Siemieniewski; vote: 4-0.
Late in the meeting President Klug moved the board into an executive session under N.D.C.C. provisions for contract negotiation related to economic development. The commission entered the closed session and adjourned the executive session at 6:45 p.m., returning to open session and recording an aye vote on a motion taken within the executive session. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
What to watch next: staff will present ordinance language for building code amendments (from the Dec. 23 adoption) and will bring any necessary procurement paperwork for the vehicle purchase to a subsequent meeting if required by city policy.
