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Commissioners lift foreclosures, grant tax-exempt status for nine Turtle Mountain Housing homes in St. John
Summary
Rolette County commissioners voted unanimously to lift foreclosures on Turtle Mountain Housing properties in St. John, keep nine properties tax-exempt and grant abatements; the board agreed to meet with tribal and county parties after the election to clarify jurisdiction.
Rolette County’s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Oct. 1 to lift foreclosures on Turtle Mountain Housing homes located in St. John and to maintain the tax-exempt status of nine properties, granting abatements at the board’s regular meeting. State's Attorney Brian Grosinger asked the board to take action to lift the foreclosures and abate taxes owed on the properties.
The board discussed jurisdictional questions for law enforcement and tax authority that lie “in a grey area between the County and the Tribe,” as noted by Sheriff Gustafson during discussion. Commissioner Mickelson moved to lift the foreclosures and to keep the nine properties tax-exempt and grant abatement; the motion carried on a roll call vote with all members recorded as AYE. Commissioners instructed staff to schedule a meeting with all parties—including tribal representatives—after the election to clarify authority and next steps.
