6/29/2005 – Public Notices
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MINNEWAUKAN CITY COUNCIL
June 14, 2005
A regular meeting of the Minnewaukan City Council was held June 14, 2005 at
6 p.m. at the Minnewaukan Senior Citizens Com-munity Center. Present were Curt Yri, Claudette Carlson, Mark Motis and Richard Peterson. Also present were city maintenance man Verdeen Backstrom, city auditor Laura Weed, librarian Cathy Burkhardsmeier, Steve Huffman, Shirley Donovan, Mark Wallace, Al Staloch and Mike Steffan.
Peterson moved that the minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting be approved.
Yri seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Motis moved that the minutes of the special meeting held May 20, 2005 be approved. Carlson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Mark Wallace discussed his past due account. A motion was made by Carlson to drop the finance charges. Motis seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Wallace asked permission to close the streets surrounding a building on July 31, 2005 for an auction. Motis moved to allow this, seconded by Carlson. The motion carried unanimously. The council asked Wallace to check with the elevator before closing East Ave.
A motion was made by Peterson to renew Huffman’s contract. There will be no changes in the contract. Motis seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Peterson to submit a new contract to purchase surplus property. All council members and the city auditor will be listed as approved buyers. Carlson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Peterson reported that the surplus vehicles have been sold by Surplus Property to the State Water Commission. The water commission will pick up the vehicles in Minnewaukan.
A motion was made by Peterson to request that Mike Every pay the city $420 for salary that he was paid for 2005. The council agreed to give him until the end of the year to repay this amount. Motis seconded. The motion carried unanimously. (Note: at the time the minutes were printed Mr. Every had already repaid this amount).
A motion was made by Peterson to purchase a lap top computer in the amount of $250. Carlson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Motis to upgrade the CD/DVD drive on the office computer. Carlson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Carlson to renew the garbage CD for a term of six months. Motis seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The council discussed fees for travel trailers. Many trailers are being charged only one sewer and many are using them. This will have to be reviewed at a later time.
Per city ordinance, there are only two travel trailers allowed per lot.
Enforcement of this ordinance was discussed.
A motion was made by Peterson to sell to T. Pesky, Lots 4-7, Block 83; Lots 1-4, Block 85; Lots 3-5, Block 44. for $7,370.78. Carlson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Motis to sell to G. Jordan, Lots 17-22, Block 59 for $300. Carlson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Donovan approached the council regarding the deed to her property. She stated it took the city 10 years to get her the deed and felt that if the city wanted it filed immediately, the city would have to pay the taxes.
Steffan thought there would be no problem waiting a few months until the taxes were paid. The council agreed.
A motion was made by Carlson to accept the job descriptions. Peterson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Motis to elect Curt Yri as mayor. In addition to his salary for 2005, he will receive $500 for unvouchered expenses. Peterson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
City of Minnewaukan
June 14, 2005
Be it hereby resolved by the governing body of the City of Minnewaukan, that the following described property shall be annexed to the City of
Minnewaukan:
Benson County Seasons Building
Benson County Shop
Ebach’s
City Park
School (St. James)
Fish Cleaning Station
Randy’s Bait Shop
City Pump Station
Motis, Mark
Feist, Pat
City Property West of Feist and Motis
Railroad Property South
Be it further resolved that, pursuant to North Dakota Century Code section 40-51.2-07, this resolution be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the official newspaper along with a notice that the city governing body shall meet at 6 p.m. on July 12, 2005 at the Minnewaukan Senior Citizens Community Center to hear and determine the sufficiency of any written protests against the proposed annexation.
Curt Yri
Mayor
Backstrom gave his maintenance report.
Motis made a motion that all bills be paid. Carlson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
FSA-BANK BUILDING FUND
AmeriPride $54.90
Devils Lake Glass & Paint 297.98
Huffman, Steve 699.50
Home of Economy 21.99
Oddens’ 46.00
Otter Tail Power Co. 818.55
Schwan Wholesale 41.40
Staloch Insurance 1,623.00
State Fire & Tornado 922.78
GENERAL FUND
City of Velva $30.00
Benson Co. Farmers Press 150.48
Frith & Steffan 50.00
ND One Call 17.55
ND Telephone Co. 183.30
Otter Tail Power Co. 85.33
State Fire & Tornado 142.22
US Postal Service 36.00
Weed, Laura 5.54
Payroll 1,090.80
GARBAGE FUND
Waste Management $3,018.75
LIBRARY FUND
State Fire & Tornado $300.05
Payroll 654.30
LIBRARY BUILDING
Cenex $138.72
Oddens’ 3.99
Otter Tail Power Co. 66.75
Staloch Insurance 381.00
State Fire & Tornado 352.93
Payroll 93.67
MEMORIAL BUILDING
Otter Tail Power Co. $18.45
Staloch Insurance 1,583.00
State Fire & Tornado 233.08
STREET FUND
Bison Auto Repair $20.00
Everson’s 14.42
Goulding’s 38.25
NAPA 46.52
ND Telephone Co. 164.11
Oddens’ 176.20
Otter Tail Power Co. 592.11
Staloch Insurance 161.00
State Fire & Tornado 26.77
TSC 45.34
Payroll 675.05
WATER FUND
Cellular One $56.26
Cenex 702.27
Harold’s Auto 55.00
Oddens’ 7.87
Otter Tail Power Co. 157.48
Northern Plains Electric 334.85
State Fire & Tornado 1,318.89
Payroll 1,619.86
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Laura J. Weed
City Auditor
Curt Yri
Mayor
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FORT TOTTEN SCHOOL BOARD
May 4, 2005
A regular meeeting of the board of Fort Totten School District No. 30 was held May 4, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Administration Building. Present were Doug Yankton, Erich Longie, Michael Alex and Lorraine McKay. Arlene de la Paz was absent. Others present were Gaillord Peltier, Darren Albrecht, Stephanie Anderson, Denise Harrington, Susan Hultgren, Sandra Swenson, Joe Mertens, Ronald Jacobson, Sidney "Sid"
Bingaman, Ruth de Larios, Wayne Hooey and Dave Jellif.
President Erich Longie called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m.
Mr. Alex moved to approve the agenda with the addition of the business manager’s contract under New Business. Mr. Yankton seconded. With four in favor and one absent, the motion carried.
Mr. Peltier stated for the record that he was the one who recommended the RIF of the title coordinator, not Mr. Albrecht at the April 7, 2005 meeting. Mr. Yankton moved to approve the minutes of April 7 and 20, 2005 with the above change. Mr. Alex seconded. With four in favor and one absent, the motion carried.
Mr. Jellif informed the board that the FTEA filed a grievance regarding family emergency leave. Mr. Peltier stated proper procedure was not followed per the master contract regarding the grievance. Mr. Longie recommends the procedure start again before it comes to the board. The board will then meet with the teachers. Mr. Jellif stated he would start the process May 5.
Ms. McKay moved to approve monthly expenditures. Mr. Alex seconded. With four in favor and one absent, the motion carried.
AAA Travel Agency $2,142.40
AIMS Education Foundation 165.00
Albrecht, Darren 116.30
AmericInn 131.80
Barnes & Noble 164.49
Benson Co Farmers Press 1,027.09
Best Western Doublewood
Inn 489.00
Brady, Anna Leigh 100.00
Brady, Leigh Ann 100.00
Bull, Lawrence 201.25
Bureau of Educ and
Research 350.00
Carley 249.42
Carlson, Eilene 109.90
Carlson, Eilene 149.74
Cavanaugh, Raymond 30.00
Center on Educ and Work 151.74
Central Distribution 35.91
Classroom Connect 698.00
Coit, Sharon 40.00
Dakota Boys Ranch 1,615.00
Dauphinais, Derrick 145.11
Dauphinais, Derrick 116.30
de la Paz, Arlene 122.30
Dell Marketing 35.92
Dept of Public Instruction 205.00
Devils Lake Journal 56.00
Ecolab Pest Elim 120.00
Fargo Public Schools 3,013.20
Food Service of America 210.03
Gallagher, Lorelei 50.00
Glazebrook & Assoc 638.53
Great Events Publishing 547.25
Greene-Robertson, Nancy 25.68
H E Everson Co 36.08
Haan Crafts 366.32
Halsey, Terrance 201.25
Haugse, Marlene 230.95
Hoffman, Doug 40.00
Holiday Inn-Rapid City 1,725.00
Hooey, Wayne 144.70
Howard, Catherine 30.00
Hultgren, Susan 324.95
International Reading Assn 826.00
Jamestown Public School 576.47
Jist Publishing 21.95
Job Service of ND 799.35
Johnson & Wales
University 595.00
Johnson, Donna 201.25
Johnson, Sandra 99.67
Johnson, Sandra 152.30
Kansas City Airport 872.00
Kmart 488.55
Kobliska, Charles 515.15
Krantz’s Greenhouse 52.95
Lake Chevrolet 28.00
LBE & Assoc 195.00
Leapfrog Schoolhouse 14,977.44
Learning Resources 156.65
Littleghost, Ambrose 50.00
Littlewind, Carmen 201.25
Luis Cafe 131.75
McDonald Russell 200.00
McDonald, Evelyn 201.25
McGraw Hill Co 2,095.69
McKay, Frances 75.00
McKay, Lorraine 100.00
MDU 245.71
Minot State University 193.78
Morin, Nicklaus 50.00
National Educational
Service 66.93
National School Board Assn 1,830.00
NCA-Arizona State Univ 1,300.00
ND Dept of Health 60.00
ND Telephone Co 712.90
NDEA 594.60
NDFFA 335.00
Nelson, Kim 201.25
Nelson, Liz 161.44
Northern Plains Electric 135.00
Northwest Indian Youth
Conf 650.00
Office Innovations 558.40
Paul’s Fort Totten Grocery 1,123.43
Peltier, Fred 30.00
Peltier, Gaillord 122.30
Peltier, Luke 100.00
Peltier, Michelle 75.00
Pitney Bowes 581.75
Prairie Learning Center 1,955.00
Quality Lease & Finance,
Inc 1,090.83
R & R Computers 700.00
R & R Computers 10,147.00
Radisson Hotel 345.10
Ramada Inn 106.00
Ramkota Hotel 537.40
Renaissiance Learning, Inc 1,196.00
Reno Hilton 989.72
Rough Rider 150.00
Simonson Lumber 474.00
Skill Path Seminars 149.00
Spirit Lake Marina 500.00
Spirit Lake Resort 420.47
Spirit Lake Youth
Leadership 2,500.00
St Michel Furniture 218.00
Sunburst Visual Media 203.45
Sundance Publishing 519.13
Teacher’s Discovery 812.98
The Parent Institute 195.00
Thinking Publications 47.00
Tom Snyder Productions 182.52
Verizon Wireless 47.70
Volk Human Services 893.75
Wally’s 466.40
Wal-Mart 2,108.51
Whitetaile, Merle 201.25
Woodward, Danielle 356.92
Xerox Corp 4,314.40
Yankton, Doug 116.30
Yankton, Valerie 201.25
Young Man Jenna 50.00
Young, Antonette 518.69
Subtotal $81,905.54
Mr. Alex moved to approve accounts payable. Ms. McKay seconded. With four in favor and one absent, the motion carried.
Anderson’s $183.71
Baker, Marsha 60.00
Benson, Bonnie 113.53
Benson, Bonnie 36.84
Bismarck High School 25.00
Brady, Damon 176.00
Brady, Damon 160.00
Brady, Damon 180.25
Brady, Damon 192.00
Brady, Damon 120.00
Brady, Damon 80.37
Brady, Damon 1,500.00
Brady, Damon 78.88
Brady, Damon 184.00
Byberg, Marlo 48.00
Cavanaugh, Vanessa 60.00
Christianson, Melody 60.00
CNDC 50.00
Devils Lake Athletics 50.00
Food Services of America 591.42
Hampton Inn-Fargo 172.64
Jeff’s Magical Music
Machine 470.00
Kmart 89.98
Lakeview Dairy 30.72
Lawrence, Ambrose 60.00
Lisbon Athletics 50.00
Mac’s, Inc 29.01
Maddock Public School 93.75
Party America 187.94
Peltier, Gaillord 122.30
Rugby High School 50.00
Schwan Wholesale Co 85.60
Smith, Rick 345.25
Smith, Rick 122.30
Soltis Sportswear Co 483.60
Taco Johns 127.44
The Kings Inn Motel 449.40
Velva High School 25.00
Wally’s 154.70
Wells Co Bear Track
Backers 50.00
Subtotal $7,149.63
Total $89,055.17
Mrs. Harrington and Mr. Jacobson left the meeting at 5:03 p.m. Mrs. de la Paz entered the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Mrs. Anderson discussed payroll with the board. She would like to keep payroll dates the same but the pay would be for the prior two weeks, not the prior one week and the week payroll is actual dispersed. Ms. McKay moved to allow Mrs. Anderson to adjust payroll to pay for the prior two weeks to the pay date. Mr. Alex seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Alex moved to hire Sandra Swenson for summer school English. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mrs. de la Paz moved to hire Mark Johnston for summer school math. Ms.
McKay seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Ms. McKay moved to hire Ronald Jacobson as summer school resource contingent upon enrollment. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mrs. de la Paz moved to approve out-of-state travel for honor roll students and chaperones to Minneapolis, Minn. May 25-28, 2005. Ms. McKay seconded.
With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Albrecht updated the board regarding spring banquets, prom, spring concert, and graduation.
The board asked if all the coaching positions were opened to the public or just in-house. It was noted the positions were only advertised in-house.
Mr. Alex moved to approve that Mrs. Nelson write a continuation grant for Even Start 2005-2006. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Alex moved to approve that Mrs. Nelson write a continuation grant for 21st Century. Ms. McKay seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Alex moved to give Mrs. Anderson a $2,560.00 raise, a full single plus dependent health, family dental, and family vision plans. Mr. Yankton seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried. Mrs. Anderson thanked the board.
Discussion was held regarding the bus routes. It is being said in the public that there will be double routes, one for high school and one for elementary. Mr. Peltier stated there will be no double routes or route changes.
Mr. Alex moved to hire the same election workers for this year’s election:
Philomene Corbine, Florence Peltier, Lois Littlewind, and Sylvia Brownshield. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. The board would like Mrs. Anderson to have a mini training session with the workers before this year’s election.
With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Peltier stated the fifth grade will be moving downstairs with the high school. The alternative students will be placed in the back of the school like prior years so rooms will be vacant. Discussion was held on having elementary students mingle with high school students. The board does not support this decision due to security issues.
Mr. Mertens left the meeting at 5:50 p.m. and re-entered at 5:52 p.m.
Mrs. de la Paz moved to go on record that the board does not support the mingling of high school and elementary students due to safety issues. Ms.
McKay seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Yankton moved to table the joint contract positions. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Mrs. de la Paz moved to approve Hayley Ness as special education director for 2005-2006. Ms. McKay seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Ms. McKay moved to approve George Longie as transportation director for 2005-2006. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Ms. McKay moved to approve Bonnie Benson as special education secretary for 2005-2006. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Yankton moved to table the athletic director’s position until the board meets with the elementary board. The motion died due to a lack of a second.
Ms. McKay moved to reduce the athletic director’s position. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. With four in favor and one opposed, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the summer food program and if the high school employs a kitchen worker. Mrs. de la Paz moved to table the kitchen help for the summer food program. Ms. McKay seconded. With all in favor, themotion carried.
Mr. Yankton moved to adjourn. Mr. Alex seconded. With all in favor, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Stephanie Anderson
Clerk
Erich Longie
Board President
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
FORT TOTTEN SCHOOL BOARD
May 11, 2005
A special meeting of the board of Fort Totten School District No. 30 was held May 11, 2005 at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the Administration Building. Present were Doug Yankton, Lorraine McKay, Arlene de la Paz, Erich Longie and Michael Alex. Others present were Stephanie Anderson and Jeff Watts.
President Erich Longie called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
The board visited Mr. Watts regarding his personal experience with foundation aid, impact aid and the Title Consolidated Grant. Questions were asked regarding budgeting, the school calendar, IEP’s, the student handbook, athletics, management style, familiarity with Native Americans, attendance issues, and curriculum.
Ms. McKay left the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Mr. Alex moved to adjourn. Mrs. de la Paz seconded. With four in favor and one absent, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Stephanie Anderson
Clerk
Erich Longie
Board President
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
FORT TOTTEN SCHOOL BOARD
May 16, 2005
A special meeting of the board of Fort Totten School District No. 30 was held May 16, 2005 at 12 p.m. in the conference room of the Administration Building. Present were Doug Yankton, Lorraine McKay and Erich Longie.
Michael Alex and Arlene de la Paz were absent. Others present were Stephanie Anderson and Gaillord Peltier.
President Erich Longie called the meeting to order at 12:25 p.m.
The board was informed the middle school has room for the fifth grade. The building principals and Mr. Peltier met regarding this issue but decided against it. The board would like to see the fifth grade moved to the middle school so it won’t be co-mingled with the high school students. Mr. Longie stated for the record it is the board in the end who gets sued.
Mrs. Anderson left the meeting at 12:30 p.m. and re-entered at 12:35 p.m.
The board discussed with Mr. Peltier that his last day as superintendent for the high school will be May 27, 2005. The board stated Mr. Peltier will receive benefits until June 30, 2005. Mr. Peltier asked about sick leave and vacation leave. Mr. Longie said he would send a letter to Mr. Peltier regarding this. Mr. Peltier asked for a copy as soon as possible so he could get legal advice on it. Mr. Longie stated he wanted to visit with Gary Thune before he issued a letter to him.
Mr. Yankton moved to have May 27, 2005 as Mr. Peltier’s last day as superintendent for the Fort Totten School District No. 30. Ms. McKay seconded. With three in favor and two absent, the motion carried.
Mr. Yankton moved to adjourn. Ms. McKay seconded. With three in favor and two absent, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Stephanie Anderson
Clerk
Erich Longie
Board President
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MADDOCK CITY COUNCIL
May 2, 2005
A regular meeting of the Maddock City Council was held on May 2, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the council chambers. Members present to answer roll call were Mayor Kevin Winson, Marilyn Allan, Wayne Knatterud, Mark Finley and Rodney Maddock. Also present were employees Frank Mosser and Keith Winson.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Wayne Knatterud moved the minutes be approved. Mark Finley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Bills were audited. Mark Finley moved to approve the bills. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Dakota Pump bill is to be held out until an agreement can be reached on the price.
Employees’ Wages $10,903.22
Border States Electric 11.87
Cutler-Magner Company, Inc 1,986.52
Northern Plains Electric-
Carrington 21,650.68
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Inc 1,939.44
Hawkins Chemical, Inc 305.21
Maddock EDC 250.00
Maddock EDC 225.00
Benson Co Farmers Press 212.61
Penworthy Company 47.25
Rough Rider Industries 17.88
Gus’s Auto Parts 99.32
Frank L. Mosser 78.20
Dacotah Paper Company 45.00
Northern Water Works 199.23
Alton’s Bulk Service 263.34
Summers Mfg. Company 6.59
North Star Community
Credit Union 26.00
Expressway Inn 90.00
Swanston Equipment 1,084.59
The Library Store, Inc 97.61
Servicemaster of Devils Lake 60.00
Quartermaster 27.95
Ramsey National Bank 1,088.88
State Tax Commissioner 76.00
Farmers Union Oil Company 664.73
Waste Management of ND 3,644.16
Maddock Mini Mart 48.80
Western Area Power Adm 3,685.87
Dakota Pump and Control 6,750.00
Schmaltz’s Greenhouse 458.50
ND Telephone Co 221.88
Schmaltz’s Greenhouse 477.90
Benson County Treasurer’s
Office 612.16
Babe Ruth Baseball 300.00
Ramsey National Bank 978.46
State of North Dakota 66.00
Schmaltz’s Greenhouse 1,102.30
Ramsey National Bank 1,102.30
State Tax Commissioner 82.00
Frank Mosser reported there may be a water leak in the west half of the transmission line from the wells to the water plant. He suggested that the council thinks about the infiltration of water during heavy rains and spring run-off. Mosser and Keith Winson will attend a seminar in Minot May 10 for mosquito spraying, calculation of the machine and proper chemicals.
One estimate was received for repair of the hardware store roof. Mark Finley made a motion to begin the process of getting some areas in the city cleaned up. Marilyn Allan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Jean Mosser is to submit names to the health district.
Discussion of the Kids on the Block child care facility financial problem was held. Wayne Knatterud made a motion to have Attorney Travis Peterson, Kids on the Block board members and the city council at a special meeting.
The date will be set with the attorney and notices will be sent out.
A motion was made at the April 25 meeting to donate city sales tax funds to the Kids on the Block child care facility. Later a letter from Attorney Peterson stated the donation was unconstitutional. Mark Finley made a motion to withdraw the motion to donate sales tax funds. Rodney Maddock seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. With three ayes and one nay, the motion carried.
A Western Power Administration representative from Bismarck visited the auditor in late April and informed her of an increase in the government power expected in 2006-2007. In January of 2006 it will increase 2 mills and in January of 2007 it will increase 1 mill. This will be approximately a 20% increase.
Notice has been received on the past due taxes on the Maddock Business & Technology Center. Wayne Knatterud made a motion to pay the remaining
$612.16 and clear the account. Rodney Maddock seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jean Mosser presented the council with information on the house moving ordinance as the Nottestad house is being looked at with the possibility of being moved from the city.
Double R Bar requested a special permit for Kasey Maddock’s wedding set for May 28, 2005. Marilyn Allan made a motion to approve the permit. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried.
One gaming permit was presented for the North Dakota FFA Foundation/Jeff Wald for World Hunger. Rodney Maddock made a motion to approve the permit.
Marilyn Allan seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Three building permits were presented: Rodney Maddock for a privacy fence, Mike Engh for a residential garage and Odin Fossen for a new deck and new concrete driveway. Mark Finley made a motion to approve the permits.
Marilyn Allan seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A representative for Babe Ruth baseball asked for $300 for the program again this year. Rodney Maddock made a motion to donate the funds. Mark Finley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Marilyn Allan made a motion to establish a committee to study the repair and usage of the hardware store. Rodney Maddock seconded the motion. Motion carried. Anyone wishing to serve on this committee should contact Mayor Winson.
Rodney Maddock presented a proposed increase for the cable TV rates. Basic service would go from $19.00 to $21.00 per month; HBO would go up $1.00; several new channels would be added; and digital would go up $3.00 with numerous channels added. Marilyn Allan made a motion to approve this increase. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The next regular meeting will be June 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the council chambers.
There being no further business, on motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Jean A. Mosser
City Auditor
Kevin Winson
Mayor
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MADDOCK CITY COUNCIL
June 6, 2005
A regular meeting of the Maddock City Council was held June 6, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the council chambers. Members present to answer roll call were Mayor Kevin Winson, Marilyn Allan, Wayne Knatterud, Mark Finley and Rodney Maddock. The city employees were absent.
Minutes of the May meeting were read. Wayne Knatterud moved the minutes be approved. Mark Finley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Bills were audited. Wayne Knatterud moved to approve the bills. Rodney Maddock seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Employees’ Wages $1,586.97
Waste Management of ND,
Inc 3,655.84
Northern Plains Electric-
Cando 15,889.91
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Inc 1,939.44
Hawkins Chemical, Inc 41.68
Maddock EDC
c/o R. Maddock 250.00
Maddock EDC 225.00
Benson Co Farmers Press 26.25
Maddock Mini Mart 119.20
Penworthy Company 37.15
Gus’s Auto Parts, Inc 13.50
Farmers Union Oil Co 1,249.11
Frank L. Mosser 98.03
Jean A. Mosser 60.91
ND One Call, Inc 2.34
Ag Resources 139.68
Farmers Union Ins. Company 9,390.00
Western Area Power Adm 2,872.51
Peterson Law Office, PC 408.00
Harlow Seed Co 14.00
Swanston Equipment 615.49
Lexis Nexis Matthew Bender 59.15
Benson County Recorder 4.00
Van Diest Supply Company 1,348.00
Edward R. Hamilton
Bookseller 72.15
Federal Signal Corporation 458.56
Display Sales 214.00
Schmaltz’s Greenhouse 1,302.50
Benson County Sheriff’s Dept 190.00
Kevin Winson 16.06
ND Telephone Co 214.36
Dennis Haugen was present and asked numerous questions on the multipurpose building. He was disappointed that neighboring landowners had not been contacted about this building being constructed, that there was no publication of meeting times and dates, that there were no grades on the land for drainage purposes, and that there was no performance bond required for the builder. Other questions he asked were: What is the plan for compaction of the soil? Is there a signed lease agreement with the school on the driveway use and proposed lease of the gym? Is the school lease a 9 or 12 month lease? Scott Foss was present and listened to the questions.
Discussion was held on the letter from Peterson Law Office on the use of sales tax dollars for the Kids on the Block child care facility. Mr.
Peterson can find no legal way the city can use public funds to assist a private enterprise. Rodney Maddock made a motion, based on the attorney’s opinion, that the city shall not donate any funds to the Kids on the Block child care facility. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jean Mosser is to prepare a letter for the Kids on the Block board members and mail or deliver it as soon as possible.
Marilyn Allan made a motion for the city to have an electric rate study done and have it done by MEI Engineering of Bismarck, as it has done the study in the past. Rodney Maddock seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A building permit was presented for Mike Jelle to construct a Quonset. Mark Finley made a motion to approve the permit. Rodney Maddock seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A building permit for Ned Mitzel to construct a deck was presented. Mark Finley made a motion to approve the permit. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A gaming permit was presented for the Active Women of Maddock to conduct bingo and raffles for the year. Rodney Maddock made a motion to approve the permit. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Wayne Knatterud made a motion to increase the pay for council people when they attend special meetings. The present rate is $10.00 per meeting and he moved to increase to $40.00 per special meeting. Regular meetings are at $40.00 and that will remain the same. Mark Finley seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Marilyn Allan made a motion to invite the Maddock EDC to the next council meeting as there are matters that need to be discussed. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried. Jean Mosser will notify EDC president Bruce Terpening.
An application for a special permit was presented by Double R Bar to serve liquor at a wedding dance. Marilyn Allan made a motion to approve the permit. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jean Mosser presented the contract between the State of North Dakota and the City of Maddock on the collection and distribution of the sales tax dollars. Rodney Maddock made a motion to approve the contract. Wayne Knatterud seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A letter of request to support the Child Safety Program, sponsored by the National Safety Council, was presented to the council. Wayne Knatterud made a motion to fulfill the request for $190,00. Marilyn Allan seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Winson reported the pool grant has been submitted and no reply has been received as to whether the grant will be given.
The next regular meeting will be July 4, 2005. Due to holiday and vacation schedules, it is rescheduled to June 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion was held on pay raises for the employees. Wayne Knatterud made a motion that they only receive a cost of living increase. Marilyn Allan seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business, on motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Jean Mosser
Auditor
Kevin Winson
Mayor
These minutes are submitted for publication prior to board approval.
(Publish June 22, 2005)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
In the Matter of the Estate of Larry Shively, 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 Wade T. Shively, personal representative of the estate, at 3654 63rd St. NE, Rugby, ND 58368 or filed with the court.
Dated this 9th day of June, 2005.
-s-Wade T. Shively
Wade T. Shively
Personal Representative
-s-Galen J. Mack
Galen J. Mack
Mack Law Offices, P.C.
Attorney for Personal Representative
First publication on the 22nd day of June, 2005.
(Publish June 22 & 29 & July 6, 2005)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
In the Matter of the Estate of Ralph R. Masterson, 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 Barbara Henderson, personal representative of the estate, whose address is Box 176, Churchs Ferry, ND 58325 or filed with the court.
Dated this 9th day of June, 2005.
-s-Barbara Henderson
Barbara Henderson
George M. Ackre
ACKRE LAW FIRM, LTD.
Attorneys for Personal Representative
PO Box 685
Cando, ND 58324
First publication on the 22nd day of June, 2005.
(Publish June 22 & 29 & July 6, 2005)
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