The public will be able to voice opinions on whether to give consent to Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota to continue resettling refugees in the county. The commission delayed a vote on consenting to the continuation of refugee resettlement, to give a large crowd more opportunity to comment. In a vote of 3 to 2 from the Burleigh County Commission, refugees will be allowed to resettle in Burleigh County. 2017 November 30 August 31 June 29 May 25 April 27 March 30 February 23 January 26. It doesn’t matter of your background, your religion or who you are, we are coming together as a community,” said Nyamal Dei, a South Sudan refugee. Burleigh County Commission Meeting from Horizon Middle School, Bismarck, ND. Incumbents Brian Bitner and Jerry Woodcox say they bring experience to the job. Tom Baker Meeting Room - City/County Building 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND His staff, along with commissioners, considered holding the meeting at the Bismarck Event Center, but the county would have been charged $3,775.The school district doesn’t charge to hold special meetings. The commission was considering whether to accept more international refugees to the county. June’s primary election resulted in six of eight Burleigh County Commission candidates advancing to compete in the general election. In North Dakota today we have the highest rate of young people, those refugees make our kids here well-rounded,” said Bismarck resident and Haitian refugee Pierre-Louis. During the meeting, a motion was also made to limit the number of refugees accepted in Burleigh County to 25 at most in 2020. 2019 December 11 … Most refugees, 57%, came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the second highest number of refugees, 8%, came from Bhutan. January 4, 2021. The Burleigh County Commission meeting was paused momentarily after Representative Rick Becker of Bismarck was struck by God and reduced to ash following several days of false doctrine social media posts. Among COVID-19 topics discussed at Wednesday’s special City of Bismarck Board of Health meeting with City Commissioners, the possibility of a mask mandate was brought up. An Oregon man is in custody after kidnapping a a 7-year-old and attempting to flee to Canada. The Burleigh County Human Service Zone Board voted Dec. 29 to end Osadchuk's role on Jan. 15 at the agency that oversees services such as … Jan 5 – Mandan City Commission Jan 4 – Burleigh County Commission Dec 29 – Human Service Zone Board Dec 28 – Mandan Planning & Zoning Comm. Three resettlement agencies including Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, of which Lutheran Social Services is an affiliate, have sued in federal court. 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More . Burleigh County Commissioners are elected at large on a non-partisan basis for staggered four-year terms. A year ago, KX News introduced you to a Minot woman who came up with a way to make the most out of their local communities through a publication. Once elected, the board represents the City as a whole while exercising both legislative and executive powers to govern the City of Bismarck. The public is invited to attend these meetings held in the Tom Baker Meeting Room of the City\County Office Building, 221 N 5th St, Bismarck ND. ND The commission meeting was standing room only Monday evening in Burleigh County and had to be rescheduled. Refugee resettlement has declined annually in North Dakota since the 2017 fiscal year, when the state received 420 refugees. “It should be embarrassing to every one of us, that this thing has degenerated into some sort of name-calling and racism thing, or anything else like that. Dozens of mayors across the country also have condemned the order. Dec 23 – City Current – Bismarck Dec 22 – Morton County Commission Dec 22 – Bismarck City Commission Dec 21 – Mandan Public School Board Dec 21 – Burleigh County Commission. We serve all residents of Bismarck and Burleigh County. Grand Forks, Yet, Burleigh County Commission Chairman Brian Bitner told the Associated Press in advance of Monday’s vote that he believed most of his constituents were … © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in the Horizon Middle School cafeteria, according to Burleigh County Interim Auditor Allan Vietmeier. “It showed that we have a side of unity, togetherness. There are two spots open on the Burleigh County Commission, and four candidates running. . Website: Burleigh County Planning Commission Government Meeting Schedule. Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health employs public health professionals who work to protect the health of the population. In 2018, the state received 162 refugees, followed by 127 in 2019. . Serving the residents of Burleigh County in North Dakota. Tom Baker Meeting Room City County Office Building 221 N. 5th St. Bismarck, ND Unfortunately, some of the commissioners … They’re here already…they’re here now,” said resident Mike Karleson. After 4 hours of public comment and discussion, it came down to a 3-2 vote which went in favor of allowing the resettlement of refugees within Burleigh County. “Experience in government at this time is very, very critical,” Woodcox said. BREAKING: Burleigh County commissioners vote to allow refugee resettlement with a cap of 25 for next year after a four hour hearing. Burleigh County Commission. BEK Sports. Why aren’t we taking care of them? The meeting is at 6 p.m. in the Horizon Middle School cafeteria, according to Burleigh County Interim Auditor Allan Vietmeier. Shirley Dykshoorn, Lutheran Social Services' vice president for senior and humanitarian services, responded that the nonprofit could "indicate that there would be a certain capacity to resettlement" when it files its annual report to its national nonprofit partners, including Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The County Commission is the governing body of the County responsible for overseeing County activities and working to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and County operations run smoothly. Copyright 2018 Burleigh County Water Resource District - All rights reserved. We do the work as refugees to move this country and what makes America great is the diversity we have. 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Commissioner Woodcox voted in favor of resettlement and told KX News it has been a busy couple of weeks. This community does not need that divisive bull****, OK?” said Bitner. 5.8K Views. The commission will officially accept the resignations at its Monday meeting. During the meeting, a motion was also made to limit the number of refugees accepted in Burleigh County to 25 at most in 2020. Burleigh County Social Service Board – Videos. Shirley Dykshoorn, vice president for senior and humanitarian services for Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota, addresses the Burleigh County Commission on Monday. North Dakota Gov. 2020 December 9 November 12 October 14 September 9 August 12 July 8 June 10 April 8 March 11 February 12. The work we do in public health affects lives every day. Government Access TV - VOD Meetings. 701-354-1501 | www.bcwrd.org “Let’s help them become productive citizens. Oct 15, 2020 — Posted Oct 9, 2020 2:34 PM . 0:53. A man holds a sign in opposition during a special meeting on refugee resettlement held by the Burleigh County Commission on Monday in Bismarck. Burleigh County Commission Meetings are held twice a month, usually, on the first and third Monday at 5:00 PM and follow a formal agenda. BISMARCK -- Burleigh County will hold a special meeting Monday, Dec. 9, to take comment on whether to continue accepting refugees, after the topic drew an overflow crowd to a regular county commission meeting this week and discussion had to be called off. Website: Burleigh County Commission Government Meeting Schedule. 2019 May 30 February 28. Related Videos. “I stand here today imploring everyone in Burleigh County to ask themselves, ‘What would Satan say? North Dakota has received 202 refugees since the 2018 fiscal year, according to the U.S. State Department Refugee Processing Center. 2021. On Nov. 6, voters will award commission seats to three of 2018 November 29 August 30 May 31 February 22. 2021 January 4. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS October 21, 2020 On October 21, 2020 at 5:15 p.m., in the large conference room of the Public Works building, the Board of City Commissioners met for a Special Board of Health Meeting to receive an update from Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Director Renae Moch and to “We work. The City of Bismarck’s City Commission has four City Commissioners and one President of the Commission, the Mayor. 2020 December 21 December 7 November 16 November 5 October 19 October 5 September 16 September 2 August 17 August 3 … More than 100 people attended the regular county commission meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. Bismarck Mayor Steve Bakken voiced his opposition to new refugee resettlements at a Burleigh County Commission meeting in Bismarck on Dec. 9. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Some of the most passionate testimony came from refugees like Masa Harris and Ricardo Pierre-Louis. PO Box 1255, Bismarck, ND 58502-1255. Website: Burleigh County Social Service Board Government Meeting Schedule. The Bismarck City Commission voted to approve a mandate during a six-hour meeting on Oct. 27. As the hours ticked by, tempers started to grow short between the commission and the overflow crowd. Burleigh County Planning Commission. The proposal to continue resettling refugees comes in response to President Donald Trump's executive order in September allowing for state and local governments to decide whether to receive or reject resettled refugees. Copyright 2021 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. People talk about taking care of their own. It was not an easy decision but one we had to make and I’m glad it’s done and we can move forward with it,” said Woodcox. 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During the 2019 fiscal year, 24 refugees arrived in Bismarck, according to Lutheran Social Services. Here is how each voted: “Count the homeless people sitting on the benches, the bench right in front of city hall, mostly native Americans, a couple of veterans. (Andy Tsubasa Field / Bismarck Tribune), 375 2nd Ave N, People listen during a Burleigh County Commission meeting in December in Bismarck, N.D. She said it was due to the governor’s guidelines […] The last two days it swung completely around to 70-30 in favor of having resettlement. Burleigh County is the final county in North Dakota allowing consent for refugees because Cass County and Grand Forks County approved consent earlier this month. KX News spoke with one refugee who told us Burleigh County avoided a major black eye Monday night. What is the strength of the United States, commissioners? North Dakota is expected to receive 18 refugees during the 2020 fiscal year. Doug Burgum last month sent a letter of consent to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to "receive resettlement refugees, in conjunction with the continued assent and cooperation of local jurisdictions in our state.". Commissioners did not take a stance on the issue during Monday's meeting, but they did briefly discuss it. “I think I had 600 e-mails in the last three or four days and initially it was 90-10 against having the refugee program. Special Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. North Dakota has been among states that resettled the most refugees per capita every fiscal year since 2016, according to annual reports from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. On Friday, Jan 8, the Beulah Police Department received a tip that the man, a fugitive, was hiding in the Beulah area. “We’re not coming to North Dakota to rob anybody, hell, we have been robbed of our childhood. So coming to North Dakota is a privilege, and I tell you tonight, don’t be selfish, open your doors to us because we have seen a lot. “I’m real familiar with the workings of county government,” Bitner said. It is our diversity!” said resident and migrant Klaus Lemkie. The Dec. 9 meeting was a continuation of last Monday’s meeting, where more than 100 people showed and overflowed the commission’s normal meeting space. In 2018, Bismarck received 22. Burleigh County Commission includes Chair Brian Bitner, Vice Chair Jerry Woodcox, Commissioner Mark Armstrong, Commissioner Kathleen Jones and Commissioner Jim Peluso. Commissioner Nancy Guy made a motion to discuss a possible mask mandate at the upcoming commission meeting on Oct. 27. We’re better than that folks. During the meeting, a commissioner could propose for the commission to vote on the request. Many audience members had heard of the meeting through social media, where the proposal has been a hot topic. 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