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Water board approves $9,653.34 trash-rack purchase for Miller Drain No. 29 after split vote
Summary
The Traill County Water Resource District approved purchase and authorization for a TrueNorth Steel trash rack for the recently repaired Miller Drain No. 29 upper outlet structure. The motion passed 4–1 with Manager Jason Lovas opposing.
Chairman Jason Siegert and the Traill County Water Resource District voted to authorize purchase of a trash rack from TrueNorth Steel for $9,653.34 related to the Miller Drain No. 29 upper outlet repair. Water Manager Andy Neset moved to approve and authorize Chairman Jason Siegert to sign the quote; Manager Gary Thompson seconded. Managers Joel Halvorson, Andy Neset, Gary Thompson, and Jason Siegert voted in favor; Manager Jason Lovas voted opposed. The motion carried.
The board was told the upper outlet structure repair is complete except for seeding, which will be finished in spring 2026. Engineer Andrew Smith reviewed the TrueNorth Steel quote before the vote and the board discussed installation logistics and snow-fence placement around the drop structure. The approved purchase funds the trash-rack component only; installation and seeding timing remain as staff follow-ups.
