Mountrail County approves $547,694 transfer for Parshall Ambulance and Plaza Fire equipment

The Mountrail County Commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 31, 2025 to transfer $547,694 to 2026 General Capital Equipment, allocating $305,694 for Parshall Ambulance and $242,000 for Plaza Fire. The motion was moved by Commissioner Joan Hollekim and seconded by Commissioner John DeGroot; the roll call recorded Hollekim, Ruland, Rice, Olson and DeGroot voting yes.

The transfer was described on the agenda as a move from the General Fund Rural Fire & Ambulance Assistance Department Equipment to the 2026 General Capital Equipment line for the two named projects. The action was taken during a special session called to order by Chairman Trudy Ruland at 7:45 A.M. and concluded before the meeting adjourned at 7:52 A.M.

The minutes record the full board vote and list the meeting as accepted and approved Jan. 6, 2026. No further details on procurement timing or equipment specifications were included in the minutes.