February 3, Chairman Montgomery called the meeting to order. Innis took roll call: Ramberg-here, Aberle-here, Hanson-here, and Kalil-absent.

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1 February 3, 2015 The Williams County Commission met this 3 rd day of February 2015, beginning at 8:00 AM in the Memorial Room of the Williams County Courthouse. Chairman Montgomery called the meeting to order. Innis took roll call: Ramberg-here, Aberle-here, Hanson-here, and Kalil-absent. There being a quorum, Chairman Montgomery proceeded. Innis presented bids for the 2015 General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Inland Marine Insurance. One bid was received from Manger Insurance. Aberle moved Hanson seconded the acceptance of the bid from Manger Insurance in the amount of $68, General Liability, $87, Commercial Auto, and $23, Inland Marine totaling $180, Motion carried. Aberle moved Hanson seconded approval of the January 6 th and 13 th minutes. Motion carried. Ramberg moved Hanson seconded approval of the abatements presented by Anderson for 2014 Al/Judy A Barbot Sunrise Hills Subdivision L4 B1 City of Williston; 2014 Robert Hedlund SWNE Section 6 T159 R95 Sauk Valley Township; 2014 Rose Marie Halverson S2NE EX DD PTS L1 (40.13) L2 (40.05) Section 2 T155 R99 Springbrook Township; 2014 Herbert Huntley ETUX Unplatted Section 9 T154 R101,4.39 acre Tract in S2SE4 (Parcel C) Section 9 T154 R101 City of Williston; 2014 Walt Jesteadt ETAL Riverside Lodges Subdivision L17 Nesson Valley Township; 2014 Walt Jesteadt/Donna L Neff Riverside Lodges Subdivision L18 Nesson Valley Township; 2013/2014 Michael Marcy SWSE Sublot 1 Section 19 Missouri Ridge Township; 2014 Mercy Medical Center Dakota Crossing Subdivision L2 B1 City of Williston; 2014 Douglas C Mortenson Northview Subdivision L1 Missouri Ridge Township; Paul L/Holly A Sagaser SESE E 825 Section 12 Springbrook Township; 2014 Terry Smith W2NW Section 21 East Fork Township; 2014 Michael Teague Mortenson Commercial Subdivision L10 B4 Judson Township; 2014 UC Property Owner LLC University Commons 2 nd Addition L1R B7 City of Williston; 2013/2014 Homestead Credit Simons 2 nd Addition L1-2-3 B19 City of Tioga; 2014 Francis/Sjon Zunich Original Townsite L4-7 B23 City of Williston; 2013/2014 Myrna Elletson Wegley Green Acres Subdivision L2 B9 City of Williston; 2014 Richard/Linda Schmidt SESESW SWSWSE Section 15 Dry Fork Township; and 2013/2014/2015 Homestead Credit FM Parkway Lot Rollohome. Motion carried. Hanson moved Aberle seconded approval of the escaped assessments for 2014 Jeanitta/Julian Johnson Uggen Addition Rearrangement 1 Lot 3R City of Epping from 4,800 to 175,800; 2014 Tate J Wells from 34,279 to 251,000; 2014 Kirk Odegaard 50X210 of 210X311 SWSE Unplatted City of Tioga from 0 to 4,000; 2014 David Guttormson 9X9 rods in NWSE (148.5X148.5) Unplatted City of Tioga from 0 to 11,200; 2014 David Guttormson Sublot 21 NWSE City of Tioga from 0 to 36,900; 2014 Andrew D Nelson Leasing LLC Original Townsite W25 of E50 L13-16 & S10 of W25 pf E50 L17 B11 City of Williston from 0 to 48,400; 2014 WK Bail LLC Ellwood Olson Subdivision L4 B3 City of Tioga from 0 to 13,260; 2014 WK Bail LLC Ellwood Olson Subdivision L3B3 City of Tioga from 0 to 13,260; 2014 Donald Hedlund SENW L5 (31.60) Sauk Valley Township from 22,946 to 31,414; assessor s errors for 2013/2014 Portal Pipeline from 139,200 to 0; and prorate of assessments for 2014 Michael Jung Hillcrest Subdivision Unplatted X X212.5 City of Williston from 31,400 to 28,783 and 2014 Michael Jung Hillcrest Subdivision W75 of L14 City of Williston from 87,300 to 80,025. Motion carried. Kalil arrived at the meeting at 8:35 AM. Corbett presented Planning/Zoning items. 1

2 Re-hearing for the conditional use permit presented for Tracey Jensen/Meadowlark Midstream for a tank farm. The request is to build an additional tank on the current site that already has a tank that services their Polar Crude Oil gathering system. The equipment for the additional tank will be one 55,000 BBL storage tank (the current tank on site is 20,000 BBL), one crude oil pump skid (with one pump skid already on site), one crude oil truck off-loading skid (with one already with the facility). The Polar Tank Farm was built to ensure best operating practices for the Polar Gathering System. The industrial zoning district requires development of a fuel and bulk storage plant and an oil refinery to be reviewed under the CUP Standards and through NDCC Chapter The County Commission originally denied their application for a second tank on September Meadowlark appealed the decision of denial to District Court. Meadowlark made a motion to District Court to remand the case for a rehearing and the Commission opposed that motion. District Court remanded the case and ordered the Commission to rehear their application. On July 21, 2014 Springbrook Township recommended approval of the request. Attorney Kent Reierson and Megan Davis presented a binder of information with their reasons for the additional 55,000 barrel tank. Within the binder are facts as to this not being a tank farm at this point, but when they originally applied and received the original tank that was their intention now they realize that the Commission would prefer this location not to become a tank farm. The additional tank is needed to support functionality and safety of their current operations. They are currently looking for a more appropriate location for future storage. They went through the reason that the additional tank is not detrimental, but beneficial to the local community. Safety concerns were addressed where they plan to go to the extra mile to implement safety policies to prevent incidents. Emergency and Safety Plan included. They reviewed all the inspections required for the facility. The Epping Station is also subject to Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) jurisdiction and audit, as well as regulations imposed by the Industrial Commission. Review was given on the need for the additional tank stating that they need sufficient breakout tankage to insulate their gathering pumps from sudden shut-ins at the destination points, provide contingency storage for their gathered crude oil, and accommodate the delivery schedules of their connecting carriers. Maps were presented of the area, zoning, and location of the current Banner Tanks. The Epping Station will be further away from the subdivision where the Banner Tank will be in between them and the subdivision. Pictures were presented of the area and location of the Banner Tanks compared to the Colt Hub, subdivision and proposed location of the Epping Station, truck facility north of the Colt Hub, and residential subdivision under development. (Copy included in minutes) Jon Milar stated again that this is not a tank farm as it is not the best location for this. They will not be seeking to put any additional tanks at this current location. A letter of opposition was received from Jon Mundt stating that this location would be a short distance to the east and will negatively impact his property by the view, noise, dust, odors, etc. (Copy included in minutes) Aberle addressed the truck facility and stated that the bridge to the south can t handle the weight. Davis addressed the question posed by Kalil as to the structures at the current facility. Davis stated that the current tank will be commissioned this month. Milar stated that this oil gathering system will handle materials for Williams and Divide counties and is a hydraulic break between gathering and delivery facility which is the Colt Hub. The connection will be to Enbridge at the Little Muddy Facility. Currently 30,000 barrels a day is handled and with 3 new connection agreements will handle up to 80,000 barrels a day with the new tank. Milar stated that they will work with the County and City of Epping to improve the bridges even though there will not be a big demand to have the loading facility at this site. Chairman Montgomery questioned as to why they don t remove the current tank and replace it with a bigger one. Milar stated that the option was not feasible. Ramberg asked as to how much room they need to handle the entire product. Milar stated that they have another tank in Divide County that they will commission in April. This facility will go to Enbridge and then piped to the railway. Jimmy Baker and Bruce Turcotte from the City of Epping stated that in ½ mile of their community they have more tanks than any other city on the State. This new station is 2

3 impacting the sale of the lots within the Epping Ranch Subdivision due to the location of the tanks. They also stated that permits were never applied for the office building. They expressed concerns of safety and traffic. Chairman Montgomery questioned as to whether the Epping Fire Department has the capabilities to train or handle any emergencies. Baker and Turcotte responded that they do not and can t rely on other agencies as they are also very busy. Turcotte stated that there is a lot of traffic through their city and there are safety hazards. They have put in speed bumps and additional stop signs. They have spoken with Meadowlark to stop using various roads and they are still using them. The roads in their community are not built for that type of traffic. Questions were asked as the application states a tank farm. Davis stated that they are requesting for this tank and not come back again for another tank in this location. She stated that they will work with the City of Epping of placing a berm and will find a different location. They feel that this area is zoned industrial and there is an industrial/commercial buffer between the City and their location. Kalil spoke that at the original hearing that Davis was not in attendance to give assurance to allow the 1 tank here. The hydraulic relief of the company plan stated that there would be 1 tank. The recording of the meeting was poor and that is why we are here today. Davis stated that Tracey Jensen was here at the prior meeting and there was no mention of not requesting another tank in the future. Hanson stated that they requested one tank and that was all. There was no objection at that time so the Commission assumed they had no objections to just the one tank. Davis stated at that time they only needed one tank and never spoke long term about ever wanting an additional tank. Aberle remembers that they stated the request was for one tank with no expansion. Ramberg assumed no tank farm just one tank. Chairman Montgomery stated that all the comments go back to the original 20,000 barrel tank not about adding this 55,000 barrel tank. Turcotte stated that when they came to the City council meeting for the first tank they made a mistake by not requesting a bigger tank at that time. Dennis Johnsrud said that at the first tank meeting the council struggled with a vote. He spoke with a friend to understand the need and doesn t remember there being a request for a truck loading facility and not another tank farm close to Epping. Kalil moved Ramberg seconded to deny the conditional use permit located on Lot 2 Epping Industrial Park Section 1 T155 R99 Springbrook Township for an additional 55,000 barrel tank. Ramberg asked if we can change conditions on the first tank and not allow truck unloading facility. Kalil understands the purpose of the relief value in case of a power outage, but doesn t remember trucking. Hanson thought it was to be pipeline movement not trucking. Kalil stated that the Board has tried to compromise and rectify a mistake. Roll call vote: Ramberg-yes, Aberle-yes, Montgomery-yes, Hanson-yes, and Kalil-yes. Motion carried. (Tracey Jensen/Meadowlark Midstream) The Commission took a break at 9:30 AM. The Commission reconvened at 9:43 AM. Re-hearing on the zone change and minor subdivision for Capital Lodge/Kenny Lobell from industrial to commercial changing from a man camp to a permanent hotel as part of their exit plan. Through its relationship with Choice Hotel, it has entered into a preliminary franchise agreement for the conversion of Phase 1 to a Choice Hotel product, to a Suburban Lodge Extended Stay Hotel. West Bank Township recommended approval on December 12, Phase 5 contains 30 buildings and 268 beds. The majority of these housing units were from Capital Lodge/Sodexo staff. The intent is to remove and sell these buildings for downsizing the facility. Capital Lodge has a large dome facility that contains the cafeteria and kitchen that supplies the tenants with meals. It also has a full service laundry facility that is used for housekeeping and guests. Chairman Montgomery opened the public hearing. Mike Boudreaux, CEO Capital Lodge, LLC submitted letters of support for the City of Tioga, Neset Consulting Service, Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, Roger A/Kathleen R Enders, Terri Redmer, Curtis Miller, Dennis J Hendricks, Deanna Peterson, Darlene Mowdy, Henry Power, Misty Haddon, Greta Collier, Irene 3

4 J Olson, Diane Riede, and Karen Vetsch. Boudreaux had a handout that explained the current facility and the rendition of what it will look like if the zone change is approved. They are property owners who pay taxes, good neighbors, and they have received positive feedback for the change. Capital Lodge is the example that the Commission use for other crew housing facilities. Boudreaux stated that this rezone is the key strategy in their exit plan to downsize and go away from being a man camp. With them becoming a Choice Hotel they are giving back to the area and other man camps will not be able to have this exit plan. Pastor Richard Carr, resident of Tioga states that he has bible study at the facility, has had nothing but a positive experience and nothing but good things to say about who they are as a company. Chairman Montgomery closed the public hearing. A reminder was given that the Commission is only acting on the zone change today. Kalil requested that any action be tabled today as he thinks the Commission is not prepared to make a decision today. He feels that they have been good neighbors. If this request would have been their original request he would have voted for it to go to the City of Ray or Tioga. This is going beyond the original intention of temporary housing and will set precedence for other man camps exit strategy. Through the investigation he did there is no one he spoke with that is in support of the change. Capital Lodge has been an exemplary example for others to follow. Kalil moved Ramberg seconded to deny the zone change located on Sublot 1 S2 Section 19 T156 R96 West Bank Township. Roll call vote: Aberle-yes, Montgomery-no, Hanson-yes, Kalil-yes, Ramberg-yes. Motion carried. (Capital Lodge/Kenny Lobell) Zone change presented for Rudy/Robert Urban/Wayne Hacker/James Godward from agriculture to industrial to allow a truck shop and truck parking. The traffic load is estimated to approximately 10 trucks per day. There is an existing oil well on the property. Epping Ranch Subdivision is approximately 800 feet away to the NE of the property. Godward gave a history of the property where he was renting from the property owners. The Urban s are willing to sell the property contingent on the zone change. There will be 10 trucks or less. The Township was in opposition. Chad/Heather Ferring stated that they want no more industrial development close to their residence. Heather Ferring stated that the property adjacent to the property on the west is uncared for and oblivious weeds. She stated that if they only need 10 acres why re-zone the entire property. With their small children she has a lot of security issues with all of the trash being dumped, trucks turning around in their yard, and empty buildings. Kalil expressed another level of concern in the community regarding mothers anxiety levels. The letter from the Ferring s included in the minutes. Hanson moved Kalil moved denial on basis of Planning/Zoning record located SE4SE4 Section 11 T155 R99 Springbrook Township. Motion carried. (Rudy/Robert Urban/Wayne Hacker/James Godward) Conditional use permit presented for JBS Trucking for renewal of a temporary housing permit for approximately 20 RV campers on site used by the applicant s employees. The applicant is requesting a renewal for a period of one year with the intention of building a permanent facility on the same location. Currently the site has a permanent central facility that provides such services as recreational, culinary, office, rest rooms, and laundry. The potential permanent housing units would be constructed onto this central facility which would eliminate the need for RV housing. Bobby Falcon in attendance to answer any questions posed by the Commission. His fees are current. Kalil moved Aberle seconded to follow the recommendation of Planning/Zoning of approval located on Sublot 1 Lot 4 N2SW4NW4 Section 5 T155 R95 Dry Fork Township with the following conditions of approval until May with a maximum of 20 campers, reclamation bond should be submitted to the Department of Development- Planning Division at time of Commission decision. Motion carried. (JBS Trucking) Conditional use permit presented for Pherrin Valley Operations LLC/Cory Martin for a waste water plant acceptance of offsite and hauled waste water. The applicant is requesting to accept and process offsite 4

5 and hauled waste water from sources other than the Pherrin Valley Mobile Home Park. The plant is designed to support the waste water needs of the mobile home park and excess capacity of approximately 100,000 to 130,000 gpd of offsite waste water. Waste water will be handled and treated inside and enclosed building approved by the ND Department of Health. The discharged water will be discharged into either an open water storage holding pond for possible reuse in the oil field (fracking) or infiltration back into the ground. The applicant sent an to Planner Yana Ness asking for a postponement. He feels that when presenting his application to Planning/Zoning there was a recommendation of denial given and he feels he was ill prepared. He doesn t feel Planning/Zoning understood the concept of their project. They would like more time so they can present a clearer picture to the Commission and the public that the permit will be for hauled in waste that will have a benefit to the community that outweighs the negativity. Attorney Ryan Geltel in attendance representing Walt/Beverly Brown, who were unable to attend and are in opposition to the permit. Kalil moved Aberle seconded to deny the request for a postponement and let those in attendance speak. Motion carried. Hanson stated that at the Planning/Zoning meeting there was no support, but a lot of opposition. Aberle is familiar with one facility 21 miles north of town which got out of control and this is not a good location for this type of facility. Hanson moved Aberle seconded denial of the conditional use permit located in the W2NW4NE4 Section 29 T155 R100 Pherrin Township. Roll call vote: Montgomery-yes, Hanson-yes, Kalil-yes, Ramberg-yes, Aberle-yes. Motion carried. (Pherrin Valley Operations LLC/Cory Martin) Conditional use permit presented for Tim McRae for truck storage and parking. McRae is requesting a renewal of his permit he received October 1, McRae was notified by Development Services- Planning Division that he had not met the conditions set by the Commission considering the owner was limited to no more than 6 trucks and trailers of his own on the property and the property shall not be utilized for the storage, repair or parking of trucks and trailers that he doesn t own and buffering along the property lines shall include the planting of mature trees with a buffer not to be less than 20 feet wide in order to minimize the visual impact on adjacent properties; this would require an evergreen buffer and the property to be fenced along the perimeter of the property. Tim McRae in attendance stating that he has a small trucking company and the south property line is 75 further to the south which is not shown on GIS mapping. They have constructed the building and due to the weather they stated that they will get the trees and fence completed. They do have the fencing materials. They are trying to work with the neighbors. Some of the stuff in the picture and GIS picture doesn t belong to them, but the neighbor. Kalil questioned as to whether the GIS can fix the property lines and he was assured by an IT staff member in attendance that it will be corrected. McRae believes that this discrepancy with the GIS is causing confusion with the neighbors. The mess is not theirs. Kameron Hymer gave a history of the permit and stated that there are other trucks than theirs and they have not complied with the conditions of the 2013 approval. They should have had plenty of time to take care of the conditions in the past year plus. Floyd Peterson, neighbor is in objection of the renewal and states that it should be left residential. Donna Hanson, neighbor stated that it is a residential area and should be left residential. They are aware that there is a study area use along County Road #9 due to the truck reliever route. Ray Pacheco stated that earlier the Commission denied the request for Will Chamley along this route. There is a lot of traffic along County Road #9 and accidents. He is a resident of Blackwood Estates and is requesting to deny all future industrial/commercial development until County Road #9 is built to better standards. Carrie McRae stated her concern of the property lines not being correct and reported that due to the bad storm last year, which required to re-do the building and they were set behind schedule. She stated that a lot of the traffic is from 54 th St NW where there are oil wells and they are going at excessive speeds. Gerald Miller voiced concerns on the GIS problem and requested that the Commission approve the conditional use permit as they have invested a lot of money 5

6 in the property. He also stated that these projects have to go somewhere and the property is surrounded by commercial property. Gary Birke, neighbor stated that using residential land for commercial usage is a bad investment. Donna Peterson stated that they have been in their home for 35 years and have spent a lot of money and time into their home. She stated that the purpose of zoning is in place to protect them. Cvancara spoke in opposition of the renewal and there are other locations to these developments. Hanson moved Ramberg seconded to follow the recommendation of Planning/Zoning of denial located SW4NW4 Section 5 T154 R100 Stony Creek Township. Roll call vote: Hanson-yes, Kalil-yes, Ramberg-yes, Aberle-yes, and Montgomery-yes. Hanson moved Kalil seconded to amend the motion that all commercial business be removed by August Motion carried. (Tim McRae) Bosch (Vector Director) gave the Commission an update on a County-wide Vector District. On January 8, 2015 a signed petition was sent to the ND Department of Health to expand the district, except the City of Tioga as they have their own Vector District. On March 5 th a public hearing is scheduled at Broadway Commons. Bosch will meet with the City of Tioga to see if they would consider combining into one Vector District. Jon Hersel met with the Commission to express the frustration he has been going through with the Planning/Zoning platting process. He formed a living trust with individual ownership and is trying to create a minor subdivision for his children. He has been working since May 12, 2014 and went through the time line to the current time. He came on board in May 2014 to help update the Planning/Zoning rules/regulations. He has understood the changes that have taken place in the Planning/Zoning Department but he is very frustrated on how long it has taken. He spoke with Commissioner Ramberg who told him to come to the Commission today and he has also spoken with Sizemore. With all the required new changes he has had to contend with, the project is getting expensive. Since the project has been going on his children moving back to the area have lost their relocation bonus. With the increased costs other projects have been held up or they have withdrawn their requests. With the changes he has had to go through he brought up the fact that we are still running on the old Planning/Zoning ordinance, not new changes. Ramberg wondered why doing what Hersel is proposing is such a major costly process and so drawn out. He understands with the change of personnel that would stall the process but not for this long. A family issue like this should have been simple. Ramberg thought that simple family lot splits like this was to be handled administratively per the Commission. Kalil stated that there have been problems with revising the new ordinances. They feel that Hersel fell through the cracks and with all the things going on the cost has elevated. The reason for a title opinion was questioned. Prout stated that so there is no cloud on the title and it is a marketable property. Sizemore stated that he spoke with Hersel and told him to come and share his story with the Commission and his problems are now working themselves out. Sizemore reported that Logan is working with Township supervisors on the zoning ordinance and is approximately 90% complete. This has been a very complex and long process. Sizemore reported that approximately April 1 they will be ready for public comments and sign the ordinance which Ness and consultants have been working on. Sizemore stated that County Highway needs to be involved in design standards. Sizemore reported on staff changes. He wasn t sure if administrative authorization for family simple lot splits had been given. Kalil moved Hanson seconded to follow the recommendation of Nelson to table the bids for the 2014/2015 tandem with tag axle cab/chassis (one or more) in order for further review. Motion carried. Nelson gave project updates. 6

7 Nelson reminded the Commission that February 10 th at 1:00 PM is the annual Frost Law meeting with the industry. Williams County is the only County in the area that is staying with the permit system per truck versus the new per load permit. Janet Sanford, Uniform Permit director will be at the meeting. Nelson received an from Miles Bullock concerning the bridge construction south of town. Aberle reported that the contractors working on the bridge south of town who are 4-5 months behind schedule are requesting to work 24 hours per day. They are concerned about a noise ordinance. There will be shut downs from April 1 to June 1 for the pallid sturgeon. The bridge is to be completed August Aberle moved Ramberg seconded to allow the contractors working on the bridge south of town to work 24 hours per day as needed. Motion carried. Innis introduced new CFO Kristi Hanson and Implementation Specialist Director Deb Sletmoen to the Commission. Implementation Specialist is the support business for our accounting software. Sletmoen is here to train Hanson on our software. Sizemore reported that Jim Steinman will be in town with his office at the Broadway Commons conference room. He will be gathering the data/information from the City, statistics from the Sheriff s Department, and meet with the courts. Chairman Montgomery reported that Judge Nelson appreciated the letter of support from the Commission for another Judge and support staff. Steinman should hear by April 1 st. If changes are needed Steinman will come up with an interim and long term solution for the April 1 to August 1 time line. Askim reported on a new system for recording Commission/Planning Zoning meetings. The IT Department will be helping Pederson with maintenance, storage/ and video. New equipment will be purchased for efficiency. On October 7, 2014 the Commission made a motion that recordings will be retained for 3 years. Per State IT standards it is recommended that they are retained for a period of 2-3 months. With this shorter time frame additional storage will not be an issue. Discussion was held on retaining the recording for 2 months after the minutes are approved, which will give time for 30 day appeals after the Board makes a decision. Aberle moved Kalil seconded to rescind the October 7, 2014 decision of the Commission for the retention of Commission and Planning/Zoning storing of data (video recordings) for a period of 3 years to 3 months unless there is an active case where the recordings will be disposed of after the case is settled. Roll call vote: Kalil-yes, Ramberg-yes, Aberle-yes, Montgomeryyes, and Hanson-yes. Motion carried. Askim requested a 3rd person for the HR office to fill in while her administrative person is on medical leave. There is project work and when her person returns from leave see where there is best use of this person. Askim stated that there is HR need for Social Services and HR support at the Sheriff s Department. The money is in her budget. Kalil moved Hanson seconded to authorize to fill the position. Motion carried. Askim reported on an assessment study that the City of Williston will be having done to find out their future needs, which will give an insight on their technology needs. Askim is requesting the sum of $15, or less that the County goes in on a joint study for the County IT needs in conjunction with the City. Kalil moved Aberle seconded to authorize the County s participation in the assessment study. Motion carried. Askim gave a Housing Committee update. Aberle moved Ramberg seconded to ratify the acceptance of the additional money through the pilot Housing Program Grant. Motion carried. Askim was thanked for her hard work done on the grant to obtain the additional funding. 7

8 Askim reported that through the Social Service Director s interviews they are going to make a job offer. Kalil moved Ramberg seconded to ratify the authorized action of Innis on January 22, 2015 signing the Access to Property Agreement with the ND Industrial Commission for proper remediation of AWPSRF (Abandoned Oil & Gas Well Plugging and Site Reclamation Fund) waste and spill materials discovered on the property relative to the ND industrial Commission s investigative and remedial objectives. Motion carried. (Copy included in minutes) Ramberg and Hanson will be attending a 1% Public Safety meeting in Wildrose on February 4 th where they will be electing officers. Innis reported that until the amount of money to be taken out for crew housing grants there will be no money transferred into the Facilities Improvement Fund. The March meetings will be set for February 24 th and March 24 th. There being no further business the meeting recessed at 12:18 PM. 8