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Commissioner Lynn made the motion to buy the prebuilt shed; Commissioner Zorn seconded it. Commissioner Hedlund, Zorn and Commissioner Tranvi voted in favor; the motion carried on a voice vote.

The purchase was presented by Chad, a county maintenance staff member, who said the unit is all steel, prebuilt and “has pretty much everything we'd want” for the planned location. Chad described the existing storage as small and unsafe, saying the current attached room is roughly 8-by-10 and contains items that should not be stored there — including a fuel-powered weed whacker placed near furnaces and electrical boxes.

“It's not very big. And, we get this new shed, then we'll be able to stick, like, everything up off the ground and on the shelves,” Chad said, describing improved organization and safer storage for overstock and supplies.

County staff discussed funding options. A county official noted $12,000 was available within the maintenance budget and that the county holds about $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that have “no strings attached,” but that some commissioners preferred not to use ARPA for this purchase. The motion specified using $12,000 from maintenance and $4,000 from the general fund so the ARPA balance would remain intact.

Commissioners and staff said the chosen shed should arrive within a few weeks. No additional conditions or amendments to the purchase were recorded in the meeting minutes.

The commission moved on to a separate agenda item after the vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Griggs County Commission approved buying a 12-by-24 steel shed to centralize maintenance storage, funding the purchase with $12,000 from maintenance and $4,000 from the general fund rather than ARPA money.","taxTitle","Griggs County, North Dakota","taxId",73529,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},7311225,"Griggs County moves to implement electronic timekeeping module already included in payroll package",420,422000,1703,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701699-a396fbc8f908b3333d022c542ad2f98a&start=422&end=1","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701699-a396fbc8f908b3333d022c542ad2f98a/thumbnail_422000.jpg","/articles/7311225/Griggs-County/North-Dakota/Griggs-County-moves-to-implement-electronic-timekeeping-module-already-included-in-payroll-package","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/7311225-5e5e317657a1c0e5735d4800ac13016f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457109&Signature=Rk20FuFwCkwm73~jLTRnD15WWs84YXxRkagptp~EL5dJPhJPGE2u~IFhMFl0Xm80De80xTKAfr7LvqRK9E1rWZYrSrtgGJKdu-ic-71cE4cO1MJ6I65g6nqy-KUnaavBo~1BOAZ4RztPghnzrvfiPeRGSROyZMp58fcj~q6K4KL~ChPB6e1bNQxmyEAsOf9dnz8bHedbVPstSOprEB0MHQM8i5gQuugt7jCpxhqgT-W5e7OaA9ehXPiVSMU2e2syTCm4Eqd1rweX3wFHIhc97ddf5la84oDHobSLSIAgIwWHI1bvTx0yHqpL3EPFrmRLBzxYevm1XoT3IIZBkRz1kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff said the county will implement a timekeeping module already included in its existing payroll software to replace paper time cards and manual entry.

Sam, the county payroll staff member, told commissioners the module is part of the payroll package the county already paid for and that activating it would add no additional software cost. Sam said department heads would review and approve employee punches before payroll is processed, and that the system would automatically import approved time into payroll software.

\"Staff are able to log on the website and receive their payroll stubs. They can look at their vacation. They're sick. They can look at their time punches so that they can see where they are,\" Sam said, describing features the module will provide.

County staff said the module supports multiple entry methods: a wall-mounted iPad in the county shop for employees who report to the shop, and a mobile app for employees who start shifts from home. Wayne, a county shop staff member, raised concerns about how township billing and the shop's handwritten job details would interface with the timekeeping system; staff clarified that the billing details used to invoice townships would continue to be completed by hand and that the timekeeping module is intended for payroll only.

Staff acknowledged connectivity and training issues to work through — for example, inconsistent in-building Wi-Fi and cell service in some locations — and said supervisors can manually edit punches if employees forget to clock in or out. County staff said they expect the system to be ready for use near the start of the next payroll cycle or by Oct. 1 as a conservative start date; commissioners expressed general support and no further formal motion or vote was recorded for implementation during this meeting.

Implementation tasks include: final configuration of user access, supervisor review workflows, training for department heads and employees, and arranging an iPad or kiosk for shop check-ins. Staff said the vendor is setting up the county’s account and that the county will pilot the system and bring problems back to the commission if changes are needed.","County staff showed commissioners a timekeeping/time-clock module included in the county's existing payroll software and received approval to proceed with setup and implementation; no new purchase was required.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":79,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":82,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},7311222,"Griggs County staff plan to implement web-based timekeeping module in payroll software",698,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701699-a396fbc8f908b3333d022c542ad2f98a&start=422&end=1120","/articles/7311222/Griggs-County/North-Dakota/Griggs-County-staff-plan-to-implement-web-based-timekeeping-module-in-payroll-software","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/7311222-f74f5d8c04432b773893cbe516009615/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457109&Signature=G-IyeNtq67DiBD9GsRflhuT2Cou3~GbFmCCC0ocsAV~0XeXRBJLSxNh8WgWXdjOdkEodVETAC~77S52NVErqbEIGv3pHNQ7mF9mFcjRemW536bFu3AWmBmFNdqjc7BNKSyn~F6IDd8tGBVM641Z~395xamaw~ne--eN1qa7cNA7UBert59CKeaVjmjF7-XspmgqOItf12PFH1QfSB7AVsnII75gVZOZPUi2mNMbEn5f1KVECD-UvD-Pd6qTDGtJYjpS~0SHB17ob1Bne1GetQ1JYC~DKPtaMGdJo05EKbV9g4wzjp4ohufBSLIa9JGT1l2tgfhqGedH6UlYuh1kckw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","GRIGGS COUNTY, N.D. — County staff told the Griggs County Commission on Aug. 29 that the county plans to implement a web-based timekeeping and payroll module that is already included in the county's current software contract and will not require additional purchase.

\"Module was already included in the in the contract originally. Mhmm. So we're not paying any extra for it,\" said a county staff member who participated in the demonstration webinar. Staff described the module as able to accept departmental approvals, push approved time directly into payroll, track vacation and sick accruals, and provide online pay stubs and W-2 access.

Staff and commissioners discussed operational details for employees who begin work at remote locations. The proposed approach is to install an iPad or similar device at the county shop for shop employees to clock in and out; employees who begin work from home would be able to use a mobile app to clock in remotely. Wayne, who asked questions about billing for township work, was told that township billing would still rely on handwritten daily detail used for invoices, while the timekeeping module would feed payroll hours to the clerk.

Staff said supervisors would review and approve employees' punches before payroll is processed. \"If somebody forgot to clock in or out, Wayne can go to his computer, open it up, and then do the adjustment,\" a staff member said. The system allows supervisors to make edits and to transfer approved time to payroll; staff described the functionality as reducing manual entry and errors for the payroll clerk.

Participants also raised technical considerations. County staff said remote clocking can be enabled but depends on cellular service and configuration; inside-building Wi-Fi and cell coverage vary by site, which could limit some remote punches. Training and an initial implementation period were discussed; staff proposed starting the module once it is fully configured — possibly at the start of a new quarter (Oct. 1) — or at the next payroll cycle if setup completes sooner.

Commissioners expressed general support for the plan but asked staff to monitor implementation and bring back problems for adjustments. No formal vote was recorded to approve a separate purchase; staff indicated the county already has access to the module through its existing contract and sought the commission's blessing to proceed with setup and roll-out.","County staff say a timekeeping/timeclock module already included in the county's payroll software will be implemented to reduce manual payroll entry and provide online pay stubs; commissioners expressed general support and raised questions about remote clocking and training.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6706002,"Griggs County Commission approves purchase of 12-by-24 steel maintenance shed",309,106000,415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701699-a396fbc8f908b3333d022c542ad2f98a&start=106&end=415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701699-a396fbc8f908b3333d022c542ad2f98a/thumbnail_106000.jpg","/articles/6706002/Griggs-County/North-Dakota/Griggs-County-Commission-approves-purchase-of-12-by-24-steel-maintenance-shed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6706002-aae4ce40abce796baa0450ccd39ca2ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457109&Signature=FF3c-cRQdN8TqOQrm9Z3yExx39uAsxkQPUBFEyDsX2-6NOdF8YVKqKn7hMqmrVeSoRJWXHgLiyjDdVFb9LwoGgsrtuzYLHnnFQNEEueC7VT8lbGFvmfItlL~LyJ0pHaIlv4aEqMJRws4452drwlZZWmdMdeSa4p1ifBv2AgLKplnWJpt-tSB5hV6P2s4GK0N8WcmRVxQ0G24wm5MgBEZ6vEZAQv8iZrfEhxYMQPLyk95zvce07Gk5gT8ranoGzJgDWzP~ZuV6WSRNzFyfqd-XlVoCDQ~Zav9bVNAHE2skreYdZ8GwJKnUiNHyTXQOwzkplpItWP2fQK01tcNE0fsEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Griggs County Commission on Aug. 29 approved purchasing a prebuilt 12-by-24 steel maintenance shed to replace cramped, potentially unsafe storage attached to the courthouse.

Chad, a county maintenance employee, told commissioners he located a steel, prebuilt shed that fits the county’s needs and said delivery should occur within a couple of weeks. He said a cheaper option existed but had doors and windows on the wrong side for the intended placement.

Commissioners discussed how to fund the purchase. County staff said $12,000 is available in the county maintenance budget and recommended using $4,000 from the general fund rather than tapping $100,000 in unrestricted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Commissioners said the new shed will allow maintenance staff to store overflow items, place equipment off the ground, organize supplies on shelving and remove potentially hazardous items now kept in building maintenance rooms. Officials noted they found a weed whacker with fuel stored inside a maintenance room; staff said fuel and other flammables are unsafe next to furnaces and electrical panels.

Commissioner Lynn moved to purchase the shed using $12,000 from the maintenance budget and $4,000 from the general fund, leaving the county’s $100,000 in unrestricted ARPA funds untouched. Commissioner Zorn seconded the motion. The commission took a voice vote; named ayes were recorded and the motion carried. County staff estimated that using the $12,000 and $4,000 as proposed would leave roughly $120,000 in reserve.

The shed purchase replaces a small, roughly 8-by-10 storage area attached to the courthouse that staff described as inadequate. Maintenance staff said the new shed will also free space previously used as storage when the sheriff’s office reclaimed a room for its intended use.

County staff expect the prebuilt shed to arrive within a few weeks and said they will place and outfit it to meet the maintenance department’s storage needs.","At a special Aug. 29 meeting the Griggs County Commission approved buying a prebuilt 12-by-24 steel shed for county maintenance, using $12,000 from the maintenance budget and $4,000 from the general fund; unrestricted ARPA funds were not used.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":79,"_45":113,"_47":114,"_49":82,"_51":115,"_53":116,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":117,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":118,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6705995,"Griggs County to implement included web-based timekeeping module for payroll",711,1133000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701699-a396fbc8f908b3333d022c542ad2f98a&start=422&end=1133","/articles/6705995/Griggs-County/North-Dakota/Griggs-County-to-implement-included-web-based-timekeeping-module-for-payroll","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6705995-312e5ffaba5ff71c15f40eb858d4aa54/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457109&Signature=J~o8TuQF0CrqucbEnKtENNzYIZpAG9PFp-ybRjf7E1kVKDqLRLx-111YxRL32Jrhj-3PWhoXjLJd5jAtuBl9ICBqWTZL~HRZHca6Ib8vW1w0HoFGIMv3nTUeE7MrFbWObK5LDchQmNo6Ilf2~2vop4fsGXOUdsmodU8vbjLlzZfzi6ZdGhTleVuAhp-A~FFIbqrkynIa8ZYZ64qTwUpf-XNAWsw0lxgkOjfij3Ez~JOQeJQuGpTPdw7XsmL9fqDbzBFoxlDFbouITNsHagpAvfR2HCnKzlI88sl~McuXmFOXXOKGF3tbvs7aQVq-6xS1kmcvBqvK48ZkvgJ2J3S2Og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the Aug. 29 special meeting, Griggs County officials agreed to implement a web-based timekeeping and time clock module already included in the county’s payroll software contract.

County staff reported that Sam, Chad and Madison attended a vendor webinar demonstrating the module. Staff said the module was part of the existing software package and that no additional license fee would be required to activate and configure it. The county has begun setup work with the vendor and staff said the module could be ready for use by the next payroll cycle or, if preferred, rolled out on Oct. 1.

Under the planned configuration, employees would be able to view pay stubs and vacation and sick balances online; department heads would review and approve punches before payroll is processed; and supervisors could edit missed punches. Staff proposed placing an iPad at the county shop to allow shop employees to clock in when they arrive. Employees who begin work from home or at remote townships could use a phone app to clock in, but staff said township billing will still require the current handwritten detail used for invoicing townships.

Commissioners and staff discussed connectivity and practical issues. Wayne and others raised concerns about employees who start work from home and who travel to remote townships (for example, Helena or Ball Hill), stressing that billing detail for townships still needs to be recorded for invoicing. Staff said the timekeeping module handles payroll hours for paychecks while the township billing detail can continue to be collected separately in written form and passed to the billing clerk.

Staff also noted local connectivity limits: building Wi‑Fi and cell coverage in some areas is unreliable, and a previously installed cell booster is not currently working. County staff said they will train supervisors and employees, troubleshoot connectivity or access settings (including whether remote clock-ins are allowed off the county network), and monitor the first payroll cycles to identify any problems.

No formal motion was required; commissioners indicated support and advised staff to proceed with setup and implementation. Staff said the system will reduce manual payroll entry and make W‑2s and pay history accessible online going back multiple years.","County staff and commissioners agreed to implement a timekeeping/time-clock module already included in the county’s payroll software; rollout will require department-head approvals, supervisor training, and attention to rural cell/Wi‑Fi access.","actionData","errors"]

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Griggs County Commission approves purchase of 12-by-24 steel maintenance shed

Griggs County to implement included web-based timekeeping module for payroll