5/25/2005 – Public Notices
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is accepting bids for the Janitorial Service for the Devils Lake District Office located at 316 6th Street SE, Devils Lake, for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.
Invitations to Bid packets can be obtained by contacting the NDDOT Devils Lake District, 316 6th Street SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3628 or by calling 701-665-5102.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CDT, June 6, 2005 at the Devils Lake District office.
(Publish May 25 & June 1, 2005)
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
MINNEWAUKAN CITY COUNCIL
May 20, 2005
A special meeting of the Minnewaukan City Council was held Friday, May 20,
2005 at 6 p.m. at the Minnewaukan Library. Present were Mayor Mike Every, Curtis Yri, Mark Motis and Richard Peterson. Claudette Carlson participated in most of the meeting by speakerphone from Albuquerque, NM. In the absence of city auditor Laura Weed, Peterson acted as recording secretary. About 15 people were present, including representatives of The Forum at Fargo and WDAZ-TV. The meeting was called to determine the disposition of two pickups Mayor Every had obtained from North Dakota Surplus Property.
Every began the meeting by apologizing to the gathering for his mistake in obtaining the two pickups through the city and then purchasing them for his own use. Surplus Property rules state that federal property must be retained by municipalities a minimum of 18 months before being disposed of.
Questions on the transaction were asked by Cathy Nord, Sherman Cline and Al Staloch. Allan Nord and Cathy Nord made comments.
Every stated that he regretted the incident but the episode did not “cost the city a nickel.”
During the questioning Every announced that he was resigning and he turned the meeting over to council president Curtis Yri.
After discussion, Peterson moved that the pickups be sent back to ND Surplus Property at Bismarck. Motis seconded. Motion carried.
Every asked that the council accept his resignation. Motis moved to accept the resignation of Mayor Mike Every. Carlson seconded. Roll call vote:
Carlson – yes, Motis – yes, Peterson – no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned.
Richard Peterson
Recording Secretary
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
LEEDS SCHOOL BOARD
April 13, 2005
A regular meeting of the Leeds Board of Education was held April 13, 2005 at 7 p.m. Present were Young, Swanson, Larson, Silliman, Bracken, Supt.
Braaten, Principals Gullickson and Braaten and Business Manager Kathy Benson. Louise Nelson of the annual staff was a visitor.
Additions to the agenda were 8 f) School Improvement visitation report and
g) NE Educational Services Co-op. commitment letter.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
The state legislature should finish around April 23. Special meetings for negotiations will be scheduled for the week after.
It was moved, seconded and carried to approve the attendance policy on its second reading.
Melody Bracken arrived at the meeting.
Miss Nelson took a photograph of the board for the annual.
Mrs. Braaten reported on all day every day kindergarten and the letters that are being sent to parents of future kindergarten students. Surveys are to be returned by May 1 and a report will be given at the May regular meeting.
It was moved, seconded and carried to approve the financial reports for March 2005, and approve bills for payment. Bills approved for payment were:
GENERAL FUND
B&H Oil Co. $2,018.45
Benson Co. Farmers Press 85.50
Best Western Doublewood
Inn 135.00
Braun, Susan 94.40
Chad’s Amoco, Inc. 439.17
Clute Office Equipment 680.25
Computer Store 34.00
Creative Impressions 60.70
Darling, Jana 77.10
Dick Blick Company 14.51
Farmers Union Oil Co. 77.85
Franklin Covey 12.14
Friendship House 89.95
Gaffaney’s 958.81
Grand Forks Herald 10.20
Harcourt, Inc. 61.02
Horken, Christa 111.30
Hunskor, Tonya 269.95
Information Technology
Department 462.50
Insect Lore 20.90
Jacobson, Duane 113.30
Kollin, Lindsay 40.00
Lake Region Sheet Metal 98.49
Lake Region Special Ed 12,021.94
Larson, Gene 37.20
Leapaldt, Gay 504.00
Leeds Hot Lunch 850.50
MedCenter One, Inc. 176.00
Mid America Books 716.47
Moller’s, Inc. 19.38
Moser, Sheila 10.63
National Geographic Society 15.90
ND Telephone Co. 302.11
Nelson, Louise 23.10
Nybo, MiChelle 101.00
Oriental Trading Co. 246.48
Paulson Supply, Inc. 190.30
Popplers Music, Inc. 301.13
Praxair Distribution 14.00
Quality Inn & Suites 452.00
Ramkota Hotel 60.00
Ringenberg, Crystal 75.00
Risovi, Corinne 19.25
Roadking Inn 150.00
Scholastic Library
Publishing 295.80
Scholastic, Inc. 68.56
Schwan Wholesale Co. 104.80
Sleep Inn, Fargo 64.99
Stein’s 338.82
Tracy’s Market 200.19
Rolette Public School 81.00
City of Leeds 158.00
Haagenson, Lorin & Patty 158.40
Region IV Music 171.00
Region IV Speech 220.00
Discovery Benefits 500.00
Minot Art Association 91.00
Manley, Jeff 47.00
Warwick Public School 45.00
Leeds FCCLA 31.63
Dept. of Public Instruction 45.00
Brown, Jane 160.00
Mr. Gullickson presented the high school principal’s report: Vocal state qualifiers, 2005/06 FFA officers were elected, science club trip to Winnipeg, the student council raised $385 for the American Cancer Society and donated $603 for T-shirts for the after prom party. There are four National Honor Society inductees and new officers have been elected.
Congratulations to the Minnewaukan-Leeds girls basketball team for earning the NDHSAA Team Scholar Award.
Mrs. Braaten presented the elementary school principal’s report: all Destination Imagination teams did well at the state contest with team ImProv placing first in its category and will be participating in global competition at the end of May. Preschool screening will be held on April 13, Bisbee/Egeland math meet will be April 26, fourth grade students attended Experience Agriculture-Special Assignment Pizza, nutrition education was presented to grades 2-5 and elementary play day is scheduled for April 27.
Mrs. Braaten and Mrs. Risovi will be attending a curriculum mapping workshop April 18.
The board discussed the tax abatement request filed by BTR Elevator on the old Churchs Ferry property for tax years 2004 and 2003. Mr. Braaten will write a letter to the Ramsey County Commissioners stating the Leeds School’s position is to deny the 2003 request for exemption and object to the 2004 exemption granted.
The board reviewed the annual accreditation classification report. The schools are both classified “Accredited with Commendation.”
It was moved, seconded and carried to approve giving the Leeds Destination Imagination team $150 per student toward the global competition.
The board reviewed the school improvement visitation report dated March 24,
2005
It was moved, seconded and carried to continue with the NE Education Services Cooperative for 2005 and 2006 and to sign the letter of commitment.
Mr. Braaten presented the superintendent’s report: the parking lot entrance will be repaired during the summer maintenance projects, a nutrition wellness policy is required for 2006, the Safe School Plan has been reviewed with faculty, the tunnel project is in the final phase of completion and legislative issues were discussed. A report on the recent NESC meeting was given.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 8 p.m.
Meeting adjourned.
Kathryn Benson
Business Manager
Linda Young
President
NOTICE OF SALE
United States of America v. GLENN A. WALLACE; KATHLEEN J. WALLACE; STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA; BREMER BANK, National Association; and MAX D. ROSENBERG, P.C., Civil No. A2-05-04. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure Sale entered and given in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, on April 22, 2005, in favor of the United States of America, as plaintiff, and against GLENN A. WALLACE; KATHLEEN J. WALLACE; STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA; BREMER BANK, National Association; and MAX D. ROSENBERG, P.C., as defendants, it has been adjudged that there is due and owing to the plaintiff by the defendants, GLENN A. WALLACE and KATHLEEN J. WALLACE, principal in the sum of $25,799.81 and interest to April 13, 2005, of $3,729.10, together with the costs and disbursements of this action amounting to $592.50, making a total of $30,121.41, plus prejudgment interest which accrues at a daily rate of $5.1246 until the date of entry of judgment, with interest accruing after entry of judgment at the legal rate. And, having received a copy of said Judgment, duly certified by the Clerk of said Court, directing the United States Marshal to sell the mortgaged property described in the Judgment at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all the right, title and interest of said defendants in the property described in the aforementioned Judgment as follows subject to all outstanding liens and mortgages, assignments on record, known and unknown. The purchaser of said property may be liable for outstanding mortgages, liens and assignments.
That the plaintiff has a first, valid and subsisting mortgage lien on the following described real estate situated in the County of Benson, State of North Dakota, which will be sold by the United States Marshal:
West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2SE1/4), Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4SE1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4SW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township One Hundred Fifty-one (151) North, of Range Sixty-four (64) West; and Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4NE1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township One Hundred Fifty-two (152) North, of Range Sixty-four (64) West, “Subject, however, to all valid outstanding easements, right-of-ways, mineral leases, mineral reservations and mineral conveyances of record.”
That the sale will be held on the 14th day of June, 2005, at the front door of the Benson County Courthouse, Minnewaukan, North Dakota, at 11:00 a.m.
Any individual who is interested in obtaining the estimated market value of the above-described property and/or the amount that will be bid by Farm Service Agency at the sale should contact that office at (701) 662-7518.
Personal checks will not be accepted. Payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order available within two hours after the sale.
In the event the United States is compelled to reschedule the sale because the highest bidder cannot pay the bid price in the manner and time required, said bidder will be liable for the costs of resale.
Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, on this 5th day of May, 2005. David Carpenter, United States Marshal for the District of North Dakota.
(Publish May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2005)
ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD
ELECTION NOTICE
ONE OPENING ON FORT TOTTEN
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD
Stephanie Anderson, Business Manager of the Fort Totten Public School Board, has announced there will be one (1) position open on the board. This position will be a three (3) year term. The candidate shall reside within the rural areas of the Fort Totten Public School District No. 30 and shall be voted upon by the district at large.
An individual’s child does not need to attend the Fort Totten Public School District No. 30 in order to vote. Individuals have to reside within the Fort Totten Public School District for at least 30 days preceding the election and must be 18 years of age.
The annual school board election will be held on June 7, 2005.
The polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fort Totten Blue Building meeting room.
(Publish May 18 & 25 & June 1, 2005)
NOTICE OF ELECTION
LEEDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6
Notice is hereby given that the Leeds Public School District No. 6 annual election will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at the Leeds Public School for the following purpose:
1. To elect a director for a three year term to represent region 1, consisting of the City of Leeds AND 2. To elect a director for a three year term to represent region 3, consisting of Normania, McClellan, Riggin, Pelican, Coulee (south of Highway 2) and the east half of Lake Ibsen Townships AND 3. To publish a record of the school board proceedings in a newspaper or general circulation of the school district for the succeeding two years.
Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at the Leeds Public School, 530 1st Street SE, Leeds, North Dakota.
Kathryn L. Benson
Business Manager
Leeds School District No. 6
Leeds, ND 58346
(Publish May 25, June 1 & 8, 2005)
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BENSON COUNTY
NORTH DAKOTA
May 3, 2005
The Benson County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3,
2005 at 9 a.m. Commissioners present were Dwain Brown, Curtis Hvinden, Ed Ripplinger, Jason Lee and Barry Cox. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lee.
A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Cox, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 2005. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Shelley Aabrekke, Benson County public health nurse, met with the board and presented her narrative report for April 2005.
A motion was made by Hvinden, seconded by Ripplinger, to have the chairman sign the Resolution on Project SC-0328(062). All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The board reviewed the monthly mileage/activity report of the Benson County Sheriff’s Department for April 2005.
The board reviewed an Application for Classification as Inundated Ag Land & Application for Abatement and Settlement of Taxes filed by Ronald and Janis Hausmann. Ellen Huffman, Benson County tax equalization director, met with the board and stated she had explained to the applicant that no payments could be received from any source on the land in order for it to qualify for an abatement or have it classified as inundated ag land. A motion was made by Cox, seconded by Brown, to reject the Application for Abatement as the property owner received income from the property and to deny the Application for Classification as Inundated Land as proper procedure for filing the application was not followed. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The board reviewed a letter from the Westlake Wildlife Association of Manitoba, Canada, dated March 10, 2005 regarding drainage of water from Devils Lake into the Red River Basin ecosystem. The board opted to make no response to the letter.
A motion was made by Hvinden, seconded by Cox, to adopt a Credit Card Policy and Procedure for Benson County per the recommendation of the state auditor’s office. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The board reviewed an Application for Utility Permit on County Roads dated April 20, 2005, submitted by the North Dakota Telephone Company. A motion was made by Cox, seconded by Ripplinger, to reject the application because work will be done on the roadways in the near future and the cable would need to be relocated. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The board reviewed a letter from NDPERS dated April 21, 2005, regarding having the county participate in a wellness program to receive a discount on health insurance premiums. Delores Scherr and Vicky Schlieve agreed to serve as wellness coordinators for Benson County. A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Cox, to have Benson County participate in the wellness program. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The board received an offer to purchase on the property known as Lot 7, Blk 3, Benson County Subdivision in Sec. 9, Twp. 151, Rge. 64. The board tabled this matter until its next meeting. Commissioner Brown will inspect the property and report back to the board.
A motion was made by Cox, seconded by Brown, to appoint Robert Helland to the Benson County Housing Authority Board to replace Melissa Buckmier. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The board reviewed the Quarterly Report, Revenue Expense Report and minutes from the January 25, 2005 meeting of the Lake Region District Health Unit.
The board also reviewed a letter from Joe Belford, Ramsey County Social Service Board, dated April 22, 2005, regarding the Lake Region Child Support Administration.
Further, the board reviewed a letter from the ND DOT dated April 26, 2005, regarding CER-3607(058).
A motion was made by Ripplinger, seconded by Cox, to amend a motion passed by the board on October 1, 2004, to read as follows:
“. . . a $50.00 per month increase in wages will be given to all full-time Benson County employees, elected officials and department heads, with the exception of the commissioners, for the year 2005. The amount paid by the county toward health, dental and vision insurance will be increased for full-time employees, elected officials, and department heads, including commissioners, from $300.00 to $350.00 commencing June 1, 2005. All part-time employees and department heads will receive a pro-rated share of the increases.”
All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Cox, seconded by Hvinden, to transfer $75,000.00 from the County Poor Fund to the Social Welfare Fund. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Hvinden, seconded by Ripplinger, to pay all county approved bills. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously. The following bills were paid:
James Wang $580.00
Ken Hager 50.00
Nationwide Retirement
Services 150.00
State Tax Commissioner 3,672.20
State Disbursement Unit 798.00
Job Service 4,532.21
Arland & Violet Halvorson 5,880.00
Minnewaukan City 93.45
Nodak Electric Cooperative 53.95
ND Public Employees
Retirement 10,433.40
AFLAC 362.25
BCBS of ND 3,918.03
Benson County Highway
Dept 300.00
Benson County
Transportation 600.00
Bonnie Erickson 28.52
Chad’s Amoco 241.00
Clute’s Office Equipment 169.50
Colonial 155.83
Curtis Hvinden 177.60
Barry Cox 100.10
Edward Ripplinger 100.10
Jason Lee 54.84
Dwain Brown 69.72
Comfort Inn 204.00
Delores Scherr 75.02
Ellen Huffman 280.86
Erling Karlsbraaten 66.65
Ellingson Radio 40.00
Farmers Union Oil-Mdk 24.00
Jo Dahlen 155.48
Jean Olson 24.80
Jenny Steinhaus 31.31
Lana Johnson 39.06
LR Law Enforcement Ctr 2,248.61
Lake Region Dist Health 11,377.75
Melissa Buckmier 52.08
Maddock Mini Mart 245.40
NorthStar Auto 144.75
ND Public Employees
Retirement 19,380.15
NDSU 909.50
Ned Mitzel 26.00
Benson Co Farmers Press 1,118.65
Protective Life Ins Co 391.24
Scott Knoke 60.84
Universal Services 85.00
West-Lite 256.39
Allen Brandvold 100.00
Butler Machine 353.64
Maddock City 55.45
Minnewaukan City 19.00
Gene Hager 4,023.17
The Glass Shop 787.95
Goulding’s, Inc 2,369.64
Home of Economy 128.45
Harlow Sanitation 15.00
Harlow Co-op Elevator 19.30
Hasse Plumbing 628.25
HE Everson Co 45.99
Lyle Signs, Inc 220.32
Mac’s, Inc 39.94
Dakota Implement 418.42
ND Dept of Transportation 600.00
Northern Plains Elec Co-op 86.00
Otter Tail Power Co 38.67
US Postmaster 276.50
Prairie Truck & Tractor
Repair 63.89
Praxair Distribution, Inc 65.66
Benson Co Farmers Press 10.70
Service Tire 1,255.68
Theco, Inc 2,804.66
Twete, Inc 24.67
Wangs 858.18
Wold Engineering 3,751.02
Wanda Teigen 4,023.18
Westlie Truck Center 2,620.57
W W Wallwork 473.01
Kory Jorgenson 86.41
Lyndon Olson 68.43
Pierce County Tribune 89.64
Benson Co Farmes Press 42.00
Travis Anderson 81.07
Tim Finley 65.95
Wanda Teigen 183.36
Social Welfare 13,243.47
Alton’s Bulk Service 2,353.84
B & H Oil 1,219.20
Farmers Union Oil-Mdk 1,857.62
Farmers Union Oil-York 4,541.74
Gus’s Auto Parts 26.81
Otter Tail Power Co 238.81
Warwick Oil 1,365.20
Distributions of Entities 105,966.31
Farmers Union Oil-Mdk 11.55
Garrison Diversion Dist 609.87
Information Technology
Dept 392.60
ND State Treasurer 8,056.55
Oddens’ Grocery 245.42
Otter Tail Power Co 670.12
Thrifty White Pharmacy 30.75
Social Welfare 7,782.54
APRIL 2005 NET PAYROLL
County Agent $1,032.32
Emergency Disaster 846.69
VSO 764.49
County General 29,542.02
Social Services 28,202.29
County Road 29,712.90
Don Indvik, Wold Engineering, met with the board. Barry Cox informed the board that the funding is in place for the Graham’s Island Road project.
They discussed the bid letting for FEMA Projects PW603 & PW604 and set the bid opening for May 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. A motion was made by Hvinden, seconded by Ripplinger, to have the chairman sign the Preliminary & Construction Engineering Agreement on PW603 & PW604. All members voted yes.
The motion carried unanimously.
A motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
Bonnie Erickson
Benson County Auditor
Jason Lee
Chairman
NOTICE OF ELECTION
OBERON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 16
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, the annual Oberon School District election will be held for the purpose of electing two members to the school board for a term of three years. The polling place will be in the Oberon School lunch room and polls will be open from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m.
Janice Hager
Business Manager
Oberon School District No. 16
Oberon, ND 58357
(Publish May 25 & June 1, 2005)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
In the Matter of the Estate of Tony Beecroft, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Nichole Beecroft, personal representative of the estate at PO Box 32, Minnewaukan, ND 58351 or filed with the Court.
Dated this 6th day of April, 2005.
-s-Nichole Beecroft
Nichole Beecroft
Personal Representative
John W. Frith
Frith & Steffan
609 Fourth Ave.
PO Box 1045
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Telephone (701) 662-2805
Attorneys for Personal Representative
First publication on the 11th day of May, 2005.
(Publish May 11, 18 & 25, 2005)
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is accepting bids for the Rest Area Maintenance Service for the Sykeston Rest Area located at the Jct of US 52 and ND 30, for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.
Invitations to Bid packets can be obtained by contacting the NDDOT Devils Lake District, 316 6th Street SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3628 or by calling 701-665-5102.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CDT, June 6, 2005 at the Devils Lake District office.
(Publish May 25 & June 1, 2005)
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is accepting bids for the Rest Area Maintenance Service for the Pleasant Lake Rest Area located on US Hwy 2, 10 miles East of Rugby, for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Invitations to Bid packets can be obtained by contacting the NDDOT Devils Lake District, 316 6th Street SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3628 or by calling 701-665-5102.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CDT, June 6, 2005 at the Devils Lake District office.
(Publish May 25 & June 1, 2005)
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is accepting bids for the Rest Area Maintenance Service for the Heftie Rest Area located on US Hwy 2,
8 miles East of Devils Lake, for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Invitations to Bid packets can be obtained by contacting the NDDOT Devils Lake District, 316 6th Street SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3628 or by calling 701-665-5102.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CDT, June 6, 2005 at the Devils Lake District office.
(Publish May 25 & June 1, 2005)
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