MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

LEEDS SCHOOL BOARD

October 15, 2007

A regular meeting of the Leeds Board of Education was held October 15, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. Present were Young, Silliman, Bracken, Swanson, Larson, Supt. Braaten, Principals Manley and Braaten and Business Manager Kathy Benson. Visitors were Matthew Swanson, Michael Urness, Blake Darling, Darren Young, Bradley Nelsen, Jenifer Swanson and Cindy Swanson.

The minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 2007 and special meeting of October 10, 2007 were approved as written.

Mr. Braaten updated the board on the energy savings project; all thermal heaters have been installed and are working, the air handling units should be installed this week. Darrell Ringenberg should start on the lighting portion of the project soon.

The meeting of October 10 with Minnewaukan and Maddock school representatives and the proposed November 1 deadline were discussed. Discussion was held on whether to schedule a public information meeting and the results of the survey were reviewed. Player numbers, mileage and other services were discussed. The five players present expressed their wish to co-op with Cando and the reason why.

A motion was made to forego any community meeting and to pursue establishing a football co-op with Minnewaukan and Maddock School Districts for the 2009/2010 season. The motion was seconded following discussion on deadlines, what Minnewaukan and Maddock did in their communities and if Leeds should hold a community meeting. The results of the May 2007 survey were reviewed.

Benefits are equal with either school. Roll call vote was taken with three members in favor and one member opposed. The motion was approved and carried.

A motion was made to schedule a community information meeting to gather input towards forming a football co-op. A second to the motion was called for. There being no second, the motion failed.

Mr. Braaten updated the board on the coaching

positions: Patti Yoder has accepted the elementary boys’ basketball position and the junior high girls’ and boys’ basketball positions are still vacant.

The board read a letter from the Department of Public Instruction regarding the Six Year State Performance Plan for IDEA. Leeds Public School has met the standards.

It was moved, seconded and carried to approve the financial reports for September and approve all bills for payment.

American Welding Supplies $12.10

Anderson, Judy 217.50

Anne Carlsen Center for

Children 6,269.90

B & H Oil Co 2,857.33

Baker’s Plays 14.40

Benson Co Farmers Press 312.48

Braaten, Carol 25.00

Cambium Learning 527.61

Cando Insurance Agency 245.00

Carolina Biological Supply 35.43

Cengage Learning 804.84

Chad’s Amoco 1,081.07

Classroomdirect.com 44.84

Computer Store 1,667.55

Creative Mathematics 370.65

Days Inn 75.00

Didax Educational

Resources 348.75

Dramatic Publishing 10.55

Ecolab 96.00

EduTech 85.00

Eldridge Publishing Co 125.90

Eric Armin, Inc 367.71

Farmers Union Oil Co 10.00

Gaffaney’s, Inc 671.64

Grand Forks Herald 2.75

Haagenson, Patty 187.00

HY Z Wireless 105.33

ITD 132.44

Jacobson, Lucia 37.50

Learning A-Z 59.95

Leeds Hot Lunch 1,000.00

Leeds HS Student Council 3.00

LRP Publications 270.00

Mathworkbook.com 109.00

McGraw-Hill Companies 248.82

Minot State University 146.97

NASCO 470.12

National Geographic

Society 15.90

ND All-State 84.00

ND State Treasurer 165.00

ND Telephone Co 352.47

NDUC Group Account 856.24

OfficeMax 164.14

Parent Institute 101.50

Pearson Education 149.39

Popplers Music 897.12

Praxair Distribution 20.15

Quill Corp 392.99

Radisson Hotel 75.00

Read Naturally 438.90

Rolle, Gary 7.32

Rosen Publishing Group 41.90

Emil R. Schoenfish, CPA 555.00

School Specialty, Inc 539.51

Stein’s 1,511.58

Strong’s Lock & Safe 4.00

Teacher Created

Resources 157.26

Tracy’s Market 241.76

United Art & Education 100.36

Warren Implement 69.03

US Postmaster-Leeds 46.48

Wal-Mart Community 335.37

NDCEL 40.00

NDCSA 100.00

NDSBA 220.00

Mrs. Braaten presented the elementary principal’s

report: elementary girls’ basketball season is complete, boys’ practice has begun, state assessment testing next week for grades 3-6, end of the first nine weeks is Wednesday, parent-teacher conferences October 23, six students participated in the "Surround the State in Song" festival.

Mr. Manley presented the secondary principal’s

report: football playoff tomorrow night, volleyball district meeting Wednesday and district tournament here October 26, 29 and 30, state assessment testing for grades 7, 8 and 11.

The superintendent’s formative evaluation will be completed at the November meeting.

Mr. Braaten reported on the recent NESC meeting:

January in-service and progress of the grant writing process.

The board was updated on the school security plan. It was moved, seconded and carried to lock all exit doors except the east main door during the regular school hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Discussion was held on student safety and weather conditions. Vendors will be contacted for delivery instructions.

Mr. Braaten presented the superintendent’s

report: the booster heater for the dishwasher needs replacing, dishwasher needs repairs, basketball cheerleaders have signed up, cheer advisor position is open, NDCEL Administrators fall conference this week in Bismarck, school law seminar next week and school board convention next week.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting adjourned.

Kathryn L. Benson

Business Manager

Linda Young

President

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS OF

HEARING ON APPLICATION

FOR PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVES

Notice is hereby given that the Benson County Commission of Benson County, North Dakota will meet at 9:30 a.m. on December 18, 2007 at the Courthouse in Minnewaukan to consider the application of BTR Farmers Co-op, 6001 60th Ave.

NE, Leeds, ND, for property tax relief on the project which the applicant will use in the operation of an elevator/grain handling business at 6001 60th Ave. NE, Leeds, ND 58346, Section 36-156-68 and Section 1-155-68.

Any competitor of that applicant may appear and be heard by the Benson County Commission at the time and place designated herein. A competitor may provide written comments to the governing body before the scheduled hearing.

This notice is given by the above-named applicant pursuant to the provisions of North Dakota Century Code ?40-57.1-03.

(Publish Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 2007)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

September 3, 2007

The Leeds City Council met in regular session on September 3, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the Leeds City Hall. Present were Mayor Lloyd Himle and council members Jeff Jacobson and Betty Anderson. Absent were Cal Schlieve and Jady Stuberg. Also present were attorney Mark Butz, Sheena Schmeets and Sheriff Steve Rohrer.

Sheriff Rohrer presented the billing for the past month’s services and explained the few hours over the 20 hours per month agreed upon. The council approved the extra hours.

A motion was made by Alderman Jacobson, seconded by Alderwoman Anderson, for Ellen Huffman to continue as city assessor. The motion carried.

A motion to renew CD #11301 was made by Alderwoman Anderson and seconded by Alderman Jacobson. The motion carried.

Discussion was held regarding the water project bid opening. Those present would like to go with In Control as the firm to do the control panel, etc. The city auditor will call Randy Pope of Interstate Engineering to see if anything can be done regarding this. The city auditor will also speak with the city’s attorney regarding this matter. A motion to approve John’s Refrigeration as the contractor for this project, contingent on accepting In Control as the company to do the control panel work, was made by Alderman Jacobson and seconded by Alderwoman Anderson. The motion carried.

A motion for special beer and liquor licenses for KJ’s, Inc. for October 6, 2007 was made by Alderwoman Anderson and seconded by Alderman Jacobson. The motion carried.

Discussion on curb stop replacement was tabled.

The item on the street near Alvin Kenner’s was tabled.

The road to US 2 East needs to be closed as it is not a real road. A motion was made by Alderwoman Anderson and seconded by Alderman Jacobson to block off this road. The motion carried. It was found out after speaking with DOT that the approach cannot be taken out because it is an established field entrance but the DOT did encourage the city to block off the actual road that has developed in any way the city sees fit.

It was suggested to plant trees.

Safe routes to school were discussed and this item will be tabled until the November meeting.

The deadline for application is November 21, 2007.

The ND Building Code was discussed and a motion to adopt the ND Building Code according to the Century Code was made by Alderman Jacobson and seconded by Alderwoman Anderson. The motion carried.

The Jorgenson property was discussed. The property has water, sewer and garbage, but it has not been annexed to the city. Attorney Butz will contact the owners to discuss the option of annexation.

Discussion was held regarding 7th Avenue SE, a plotted city street that extends past the end of Main Street East. This was tabled until updated maps are received from Interstate Engineering.

A motion to raise the auditor’s and water superintendent’s hourly wages to be reflected in the budget for 2008 was made by Alderwoman Anderson and seconded by Alderman Jacobson. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Jacobson to sell the antique desk and chair for $500 to Reginald Urness with commission going to Jan Engstrom.

Alderwoman Anderson seconded. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Anderson to bill Roger Johnson for water and sewer, as well as garbage and normal collection action on delinquent water bills for the month. Alderman Jacobson seconded. The motion carried.

A resident wants to dig a well to water their garden, etc. This is acceptable to the council with the city doing an inspection on an annual basis.

Raphael Keller requested that he be able to haul his trailer house to the dump ground. The council agreed as long as all appliances are removed and disposed of. The charge will be $100 for pushing it up and burning. Lloyd Himle also requested permission to haul the old house he will be tearing down out to the dump. Permission for both requests was granted.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Anderson to have Durbin’s Excavating fix the curb stop for Louise Olson’s house. Alderman Jacobson seconded. The motion carried.

A motion to approve the minutes from the August regular meeting was made by Alderman Jacobson and seconded by Alderwoman Anderson. The motion carried.

Alderwoman Anderson made a motion to approve the bills. Alderman Jacobson seconded. The motion carried. Bills approved are as follows:

Salaries $3,424.22

Diane Hoffmann 96.20

L&H Plumbing 93.38

Tracy’s Market 53.93

Benson Co. Recorder 4.00

Sheena Schmeets 200.00

B&J Excavating 8,016.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 381.84

Dakota Webcomposers 60.00

United Community Bank Ins. 766.00

Paulson Supply 16.10

Mollers, Inc. 81.27

Ritterman Trucking 508.20

Northern Plains Electric 497.40

Chad’s Amoco 1,279.48

One Call Concepts 12.40

Reed Business Inf. 336.73

Hawkins 496.38

Northern Water Works 19.15

Sheena Schmeets 281.13

Durbin Excavating 717.50

Dakota Implement 29.07

ND Sewage 3,500.00

Rugby Sanitation 3,400.00

Postmaster 82.00

ND Telephone Co. 71.46

Otter Tail Power Co. 1,298.61

United Community Bank 843.42

Leeds Airport Authority 11.89

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Tammy Urness

City Auditor

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

October 8, 2007

The Leeds City Council met in regular session on October 8, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the Leeds City Hall.

Present were Mayor Lloyd Himle, and aldermen Jady Stuberg, Jeff Jacobson and Cal Schlieve. Sheena Schmeets was also present. Alderwoman Betty Anderson was absent.

A motion to give a raffle permit to the Leeds Community Center was made by Alderman Stuberg and seconded by Alderman Jacobson. The motion carried.

A motion for special beer and liquor licenses to KJ’s, Inc. for the Leeds-York Wildlife Banquet was made by Alderman Schlieve and seconded by Alderman Stuberg. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Stuberg to sell lots to Mr. and Mrs. Madsen with the city retaining access to the rural water emergency hook-up. Alderman Jacobson seconded. The motion carried.

Roger and Alvin Kenner joined the meeting to discuss the possibility of widening the street near Alvin’s property. The council will take a look at the site and possibly make some other minor improvements.

A motion was made by Alderman Schlieve to reimburse Alvin Kenner for basic water, sewer and garbage rates since May since his house was sold then. Alderman Jacobson seconded. The motion carried.

ND Telephone Co. cable TV was discussed. The city auditor will contact Dave Dircks of ND Telephone Co. to ask him to attend next month’s meeting.

The budget was reviewed and discussed. There was a suggested 4% increase for the mayor and council members which will be done by ordinance after the first of the year. A motion was made by Alderman Stuberg, seconded by Alderman Jacobson, to adopt the budget. The motion carried.

The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved as read on motion by Alderman Jacobson and second by Alderman Stuberg. The motion carried.

A motion to pay the bills was made by Alderman Stuberg and seconded by Alderman Schlieve. The motion carried. Bills for October are as follows:

Salaries $2,817.51

DEMCO 30.83

Mystery Guild 18.98

Benson Co. Sheriff’s Office 400.00

Dakota Webcomposers 60.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 83.20

B&J Excavating 75.00

Larson Implement 23.44

Sheena Schmeets 77.47

Hawkins 236.18

Johnson’s Plumbing 1,078.07

Northern Water Works 26.29

Paulson Supply 18.00

Northern Plains Electric 448.26

Rugby Sanitation 3,400.00

Postmaster 123.00

ND Telephone Co. 66.97

Otter Tail Power Co. 1,223.39

United Community Bank 2,035.50

United Community Bank 622.88

Leeds Airport Authority 71.93

ND Tax Commissioner 117.18

JobServiceND 130.22

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Tammy Urness

City Auditor

(Publish Nov. 28, 2007)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BENSON COUNTY

north dakota

November 6, 2007

The Benson County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioners present were Curtis Hvinden, Michael N. Steffan, Lowell Haagenson and Jason Lee. Dwain Brown was absent. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hvinden.

A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Steffan, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 2007. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Haagenson, to reappoint Michael N. Steffan to the Devils Lake Task Force for a period of one year commencing November 7, 2007. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Steffan, to allow employees a paid day off on November 23, 2007 to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Haagenson, to have the chairman sign a Quit Claim Deed for repurchase by owner of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Original Knox City. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

Gene Hager, road superintendent, met with the board. He informed the board the bridge known as the "Hellerud" bridge is closed and there is no intention of repairing and/or reopening it. The board reviewed a letter from Tilford and Lorraine Fossen dated October 31, 2007 regarding a bridge by the Peterson Coulee Channel and held discussion on the issue.

Steffan questioned if fishermen could get lake access off of old Hwy. #281 5 miles north of Minnewaukan. He stated the Game and Fish Department may consider putting a dock in that area.

A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Haagenson, to have the chairman sign the Maintenance Certification - County Federal Aid Project from the ND DOT stating all federal aid highway projects have been inspected and are being maintained in a good and safe condition for general public use. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

Hager requested the board send a letter to the ND DOT stating a correction is needed on the Federal Aid System map relating to Oberon City. A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Haagenson, to send the letter as requested. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

James P. Wang, Benson County state’s attorney, arrived at the meeting.

The board reviewed a proposed resolution regarding the Benson County Emergency Operations Plan being effective for and promulgated to all appropriate entities in Benson County. A motion was made by Steffan, seconded by Lee, to adopt the resolution. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

Hager informed the board a separate resolution is needed for the "Roads Acting as Dams" plan. A motion was made by Steffan, seconded by Haagenson, to have the chairman sign the resolution when presented. All members voted yes.

The motion carried unanimously.

Hager notified the board of a severe winter weather table top exercise set for 6:00 p.m. on November 14, 2007 at Esmond.

Haagenson questioned the progress of road signing in Benson County. Hager stated the road department will start working on the road signing when time permits.

Attorney Mike Hurley and Glenna Gjestvang met with the board regarding two abatements filed on Lot 28, Block 1, Prairiewood Development in Sec.

16, Twp. 152, Rge. 63. Ellen Huffman, tax equalization director, presented the abatements to the board. Attorney Hurley commented that the taxes for this parcel of property were sent to someone who was thought to have a contract on Lot 28. It was found there was no contract on Lot 28 and the ownership issue was corrected. Attorney Hurley stated Gjestvang wants the value of the lot reduced for the 2005 and 2006 tax year and wants the property assessed as agricultural property. State’s Attorney Wang stated that once a subdivision is platted, each lot should be taxed commercially. Gjestvang stated her grievance with the taxes assessed on all the property in Prairiewood Development. State’s Attorney Wang commented the lot should not be considered agricultural property for tax purposes. A letter was presented to the board stating the Lohnes Township Board of Supervisors recommended the board accept the abatement.

Gjestvang stated Lot 28 is not currently for sale. Steffan recommended the property tax assessment remain "as is" for tax year 2007, however, because the landowner did not receive the tax statement on the property, he recommended the penalty and interest be waived. Attorney Hurley again requested the property valuation be reduced as there were other lots assessed as agricultural property in 2005 and 2006. A motion was made by Steffan, seconded by Haagenson, to grant an abatement on Lot 28, Block 1, Prairiewood Development in Sec. 16, Twp. 152, Rge. 63 for one-half of the assessed valuation for tax years 2005 and 2006 and to waive any interest and penalty incurred on that parcel of property for the tax years 2005 and 2006. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

Morris Holen Jr. and Don Indvik, Wold

Engineering, met with the board regarding the three upcoming chip seal projects. Gene Hager was again present at this time. Holen stated the proposal deadline for engineering services is set for November 30, 2007.

Hager stated he met with the Benson County Water Board and an agreement was reached to install a low water crossing on the roadway between Sec. 21 and 28 in Twp. 151 Rge. 67 (Oberon Township). A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Steffan, to close bridge #03-128-34.0 until the water crossing is constructed. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

Thelma and Arland Paulson and Leo and Kathy Walker met with the board to discuss a letter sent to the board by Arland and Thelma Paulson dated October 17, 2007 regarding the Hellerud bridge. Leo Walker requested that notice of the Devils Lake Task Force meetings be published in the newspaper. Thelma Paulson commented on the poor condition of the township roadway in West Antelope Township between Sec. 16 and 21 and stated it needs to be closed. She informed the board the road was signed, but the sign is no longer there. State’s Attorney Wang informed her of the steps which need to be taken to close a section line. Paulson stated the whole portion of roadway does not need to be closed, only the bridge portion near the hill. Wang advised Paulson to contact the board of supervisors for West Antelope Township and request that the proper sign(s) be put into place stating the bridge is no longer trafficable. The township road between Sec. 8 and 9 in West Antelope Township was also discussed and Leo Walker questioned the need for the guardrails. The board concluded the area is part of the outlet project and the state of North Dakota would need to give permission for the guardrails to be removed.

State’s Attorney Wang reiterated that the Hellerud bridge is closed to traffic and will not be repaired. Thelma Paulson stated the bridge is on the historical register. Wang stated that does not mean it cannot be closed or must be repaired.

Paulson questioned the steps needed to put a Texas crossing in place.

The board reviewed a letter from Mike Connor of the Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource District Board dated October 25, 2007 regarding gauging information in Sec. 21, Oberon Township.

The board discussed the issue of allowing the social welfare director to allocate out, as he deems necessary, the wage increase to employees.

The board concluded that because there was no raise given last year, each employee will be allowed the $150.00 per month increase and the issue will be revisited for the 2009 budget.

The board discussed the plan for the multi-county social welfare district. A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Steffan, to provide notice of the board’s intent to form a Human Service District (NDCC 50-01.1-02 ) in collaboration with the counties of Benson, Ramsey and Towner and with a tentative implementation date of July 1, 2008. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Haagenson, to have Michael N. Steffan replace Jason Lee on the Lake Region District Health Unit Board effective November 6, 2007. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed the applications for employment for the superintendent of schools position. A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Steffan, to have Jean Olson remain as Superintendent of Schools. All members voted yes.

The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed a letter from the ND DOT dated October 15, 2007 regarding the 2008-2009 revised federal aid program. A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Lee, to have the chairman sign the program sheet. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed the applications for zoning ordinance variances submitted by the City of Minnewaukan, the Minnewaukan Beautification Committee, Verizon Wireless and Alex Kowal. A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Haagenson, to accept the recommendations the Benson County Zoning Board made on October 30, 2007 in that the variances requested by the City of Minnewaukan, the Minnewaukan Beautification Committee and Verizon Wireless be granted under the terms and conditions set out by the zoning board and a decision on the variance requested by Kowal be tabled until a recommendation from the zoning board is received. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed a letter from Scott Graham dated October 22, 2007 regarding lots in the town of Pleasant Lake.

The board also reviewed the minutes from the Lake Region District Health Unit meeting of July 24, 2007.

A letter from Sheriff Steven J. Rohrer dated November 2, 2007 was presented to the board along with the mileage activity report of the sheriff’s department for October 2007.

The board reviewed the registration form needed to participate in the local update of census addresses (LUCA) program. The board opted to not participate in the program.

A motion was made by Steffan, seconded by Lee, to transfer sufficient dollars from the County General Fund to the County Agent Fund to cover the shortfall of dollars created by the limitation of the mill levy. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed the report from the Benson County health nurse dated November 1, 2007.

A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Steffan, to pay all county approved bills. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously. The following bills were paid:

Best Western

Doublewood Inn $55.00

Comfort Inn 106.00

ND Dept of Human Service 2,771.37

ND Telephone Co 1,318.49

Otter Tail Power Company 321.37

Reardon Office Equipment 799.82

Wal-Mart Community 45.06

Alltel 157.47

Charlie Bisbee 38.50

Chad’s Amoco 1,052.41

Clinton Huffman 31.30

Conseco Health Ins Co 108.30

Information Technology Dept 455.79

Job Service 2,282.62

McQuoid’s Grocery 580.58

Marvin Holweger 65.50

Maddock Mini Mart 246.48

State Tax Commissioner 4,502.49

Alltel 75.96

Esmond City 25.50

Mikkelson Aggregates 65,426.50

ND Telephone Co 200.94

Brian Bubach 20.25

Charles Guthrie 42.30

Curtis Hvinden 27.00

Kate Johnson 18.90

Ron Lauinger 23.40

Teran Hermanson 15.30

Aflac 306.40

Dean Petska 50.00

James Wang 580.00

Nationwide Retirement

Services 20.00

ND Motor Vehicle Dept 12.00

Richard Jenssen 1.81

Arena Welding Mfg 2,577.18

Bonnie Erickson 162.00

Minnewaukan City 104.95

Doris Randle 130.50

Delores Scherr 675.00

Ellen Huffman 1,800.00

Jean Olson 675.00

ND Telephone Co 701.60

Colonial 101.50

Johnny Z. Lawson 47.50

James Wang 535.53

Nodak Electric Co-op 22.19

Warwick Oil 995.00

ND Public Employees

Retirement 9,968.45

Nationwide Retirement 724.00

Ag Resources 90.00

BCBS of ND 3,299.63

Benson Co Transportation 800.00

Best Western

Doublewood Inn 110.00

Lake Chevrolet 111.80

Clute’s Office Equipment 544.07

Crossroads 247.22

Ellen Huffman 181.32

Gaffney’s of Minot 90.80

Great Plains Directory 483.00

Home of Economy 50.96

Hebron Brick 469.23

Design 385.00

Jean Olson 34.20

Jennifer Romero 50.00

Jenny Steinhaus 222.85

JS Vending, Inc 56.10

Leevers County Market 19.74

LR Law Enforcement Ctr 1,425.00

Lake Region Dist Health 11,666.00

Mac’s, Inc 63.19

Morton Co Ext Agt 75.00

National Assn of Counties 400.00

ND Assn of Counties 551.00

ND Public Employees

Retirement 21,771.38

North Star Community

Credit Union 141.91

Quality Photo 18.29

Prairie Public Broadcasting 150.00

Benson Co Farmers Press 681.68

Protective Life Ins Co 375.89

Bismarck Ramkota Hotel 605.00

Rhoda Pfeifer 144.00

Scott Knoke 335.80

Steven Rohrer 50.00

Surety Title 375.00

Stephanee Wolf 201.00

Universal Services 130.00

Wal-Mart 72.55

Social Welfare 11,275.18

McQuoid’s Grocery 17.43

3D Specialties, Inc 3,350.79

Allen Brandvold 100.00

B & H Oil 16,757.06

Barry Cox 2,995.50

Butler Machine 39.16

Clute’s Office Equipment 41.99

Maddock City 63.85

Minnewaukan City 39.50

Farmers Union Oil-Mdk 1,993.30

Farmers Union Oil-York 1,021.34

Gene Hager 94.00

Gofer Sanitation 298.00

Home of Economy 90.29

Harlow Sanitation 15.00

Harlow Co-op Elev 32.49

Johnston Fargo Culvert, Inc 6,759.18

JS Vending 91.15

Lyle Signs, Inc 89.78

Mikkelsen Aggregates 35,190.10

Dakota Implement 103.81

Gus’s Auto Parts 105.67

Otter Tail Power Co 24.79

Otter Tail Power Co 159.92

US Postmaster 266.00

Power Plan (RDO Equip) 1,630.00

Prairie Truck & Tractor

Repair 164.42

Praxair Distribution, Inc 17.81

Benson Co Farmers Press 106.00

Susag Sand & Gravel, Inc 15,444.00

Susag Sand & Gravel, Inc 13,008.00

TSC Store, Inc 99.88

Wanda Teigen 208.92

Daryl Biby 74.31

Lyndon Olson 74.31

Pierce Co Tribune 95.76

Benson Co Farmers Press 34.00

Travis Anderson 95.01

Tm Finley 70.71

Irvine Township 240.93

Wanda Teigen 122.92

OCTOBER 2007 NET PAYROLL

County Agent 561.11

Emergency Disaster 935.04

Local Emergency Planning 277.02

VSO 721.13

County Road 30,856.90

Social Services 24,248.44

County General 30,422.52

A motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 12:40 p.m.

Bonnie Erickson

Benson County Auditor

Curtis Hvinden

Chairman

(Publish Nov. 28, 2007)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

OBERON CITY COUNCIL

October 8, 2007

A regular meeting of the Oberon City Council was held Monday, October 8, 2007. Those present were Mayor James Nelson, council members Dale Stenberg and Pete Hager and city auditor Jessi Knatterud.

Doug Schmid and Eloise Ploium were absent. Also present were Corey Ploium, Jeremy Ploium and Ruth Buehler.

A motion to accept the minutes of the September meeting was made by Hager and seconded by Stenberg. The motion carried.

Hager made a motion to accept all bills. Stenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. Bills approved were:

Internal Revenue Service $645.66

Waste Management 975.37

Traynor Law Firm 54.00

Hoilberg's Office Supply 113.84

Thompson's DL Glass &

Paint 192.45

Otter Tail Power Co 365.88

ND Telephone Co 62.12

Anne Nelson 28.23

Jessi Knatterud 53.00

USA Blue Book 318.62

Oberon Park Dist 67.77

Corey Ploium 184.70

Jessi Knatterud 369.40

ND Public Health Lab 16.00

Accounts receivable as of September 30 were $9,200.94.

Hager made a motion and Stenberg seconded to set up a P.O. box for the city hall. The motion carried.

Discussion was held on setting up a meeting to have a perimeter fence installed around the city hydrant. Some locks and caps were also ordered.

The city council discussed the possibility of setting up a meeting with Peggy Cavanaugh of Fort Totten about garbage disposal. This would be an alternative to Waste Management.

Corey Ploium brought a list of water service shut offs, new meters that were installed and corresponding dates.

Jeremy Ploium asked about purchasing city lots. A motion was made by Hager to advertise that Lots

13-21 of Block 10 of Oberon City are for sale by bid. Stenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. Bids will be accepted until Nov. 1, 2007.

A motion to accept Jessi Knatterud as the new city auditor was made by Hager and seconded by Stenberg. The motion carried.

The next meeting will be November 5, 2007 at 7 p.m.

The meeting adjourned.

Jessi Knatterud

City Auditor

James C. Nelson

Mayor

(Publish Nov. 28, 2007)