8/19/2009 – Public Notices

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

ESMOND CITY COUNCIL

August 5, 2009

A regular meeting of the Esmond City Council was held Aug. 5, 2009 at

7 p.m. at the Esmond City Hall. Present were Mayor Estagen Zimmerman, council members Ellen Truax, DeLores Solway, Sylvester Hoffner and City Auditor Misti Arnold. Lance Alexander was absent. Marty Hagerty was also present.

A motion was made by Hoffner, seconded by Truax, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 8, 2009. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Solway, seconded by Hoffner, to pay all approved bills. The motion carried unanimously. The bills are as follows:

Terry Schwab $540.25

Misti Arnold 554.10

Donald Vetsch 800.00

Waste Management 1,422.83

ND Telephone Co. 54.71

Otter Tail Power Co. 475.92

Benson Co. Farmers Press 30.15

Benson Co. Hwy. Dept. 240.00

Hawkins 269.98

Matt Knudson 20.00

Ecolab 154.00

ND Public Health Lab 16.00

The council discussed the plans Fessenden Co-op has with building projects and wanting a parking lot. The council is all in favor of letting the elevator construct a site for new bins, but all opposed to the parking lot.

The letters that were sent from the health department to the Esmond city property owners were discussed. Some properties were missed so another letter will be sent to Allen MacKay to get letters sent out to those.

The next regular meeting will be held Wed., Sept. 2, 2009 at 7 p.m.

at the Esmond City Hall.

Solway made a motion, seconded by Hoffner, to adjourn the meeting.

The motion carried. The meeting adjourned.

Misti Arnold

City Auditor

NOTICE OF HEARING

IN DISTRICT COURT, BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

In the Matter of the Estate of Helen Nottestad, Deceased.

James P. Wang, )

Petitioner )

)

Helen Nottestad and all other )

persons unknown with interest in, )

or lien, or encumbrance upon, )

the property described in the )

Notice, )

Respondents )

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James P. Wang has filed with the Judge of the District Court of Benson County, North Dakota, a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Determination of Heirs in the matter of the estate of the above named Deceased, Helen Nottestad.

The assets of the estate consist of, in addition to other property, an interest in the following described real estate in Benson County, North Dakota:

Lots 1, 2 & 3, N1/2SE1/4, 24-152-68, (Lots One, Two and Three of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter in Section Twenty-four, Township One Hundred Fifty-two, Range Sixty-eight, Benson County, North Dakota.) Hearing has been set to consider the Petition on the 14th day of September, 2009, at 2:00 o’clock p.m. at the Courtroom of the Benson County District Court in the City of Minnewaukan, County of Benson, State of North Dakota, at which time and place you may be heard if you wish.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2009.

-s- James P. Wang

James P. Wang

Attorney for Petitioner

PO Box 211

110 Main Street East

Minnewaukan, ND 58351

(701) 473-5338

ID #: 04664

(Publish Aug. 12, 19 & 26, 2009)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

OBERON CITY COUNCIL

July 7, 2009

A regular meeting of the Oberon City Council was held July 7, 2009.

Present were James Nelson, Doug Schmid, Pete Hager, Eloise Ploium, Dale Stenberg and Jessi Knatterud.

A motion was made by Schmid, seconded by Ploium, to accept the minutes from the previous meeting. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Stenberg, seconded by Schmid, to pay the bills.

The motion carried.

Benson Co. Farmers Press $35.51

Otter Tail Power Co. 429.10

John Thomas 70.68

ND Public Health Lab 16.00

ND Telephone Co. 62.12

Waste Management 495.30

Corey Ploium 184.70

Jessi Knatterud 369.40

ND League of Cities 187.00

FEMA was around but nothing had yet been decided. If FEMA approves fixing some of the streets the council will have to contact someone to fix and patch holes.

State audit reports are due.

The annual CCR report is complete. Copies may be obtained at the post office or by contacting Jessi Knatterud.

There has been an error in monitoring/reporting requirements for chlorine/chloramine residuals. Copies of this public notice may be obtained from the city by calling 798-2662 or at the post office.

The next regular meeting will be Aug. 5, 2009 at 7 p.m.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Jessi Knatterud

City Auditor

James C. Nelson

Mayor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN DISTRICT COURT, BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

In the Matter of the Estate of Jeffrey Howard Plum, 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 Sara J. Plum, personal representative of the estate, at

201 Main Street W, Apt. 2, Minnewaukan, ND 58351, or filed with the court.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2009.

-s- Sara J. Plum

Sara J. Plum

Personal Representative

James P. Wang

110 Main Street East

PO Box 211

Minnewaukan, ND 58351

(701) 473-5338

State Bar No. 04664

Attorney for Estate

First publication on the 12th day of August, 2009.

(Publish Aug. 12, 19 & 26, 2009)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

In the matter of the Estate of Elling M. Jenson, a/k/a Elling Jensen, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gene Reierson has been appointed personal representative of the estate of Elling M. Jensen, a/k/a Elling Jensen. All persons having claims against the decedent 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 Gene Reierson at PO Box 97, Esmond, ND 58332, personal representative of the estate, or filed with the court.

Dated this 3rd day of August, 2009.

-s-Gene Reierson

Gene Reierson

Personal Representative

Ted D. Seibel, P.C.

708 Lincoln Avenue

PO Box 186

Harvey, ND 58341

(701) 324-4668

Attorney for personal representative

First publication on the 12th day of August, 2009.

(Publish Aug. 12, 19 & 26, 2009)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

OBERON SCHOOL BOARD

June 15, 2009

A regular meeting of the Oberon School Board was held June 15, 2009.In attendance were Yvonne Thumb, Greg Thomas, Roger Skadsem, Principal Kenneth Ploium, Assistant Principal Damian Kennedy and Business Manager Renae Kennedy.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the May 18 meeting as read.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the bills as presented.

Wal-Mart $25.02

Nathan’s 120.00

Paula Deckert 184.70

Rosa Deschamp 100.00

Mary Ann Broe 30.88

Jasmine Johnsrud 16.92

Damian Kennedy 328.84

Sandy Swenson 59.35

Betty Rushfeldt 392.58

Kenneth Ploium 40.50

Renae Kennedy 389.14

Nyle Myhre 43.64

Yvonne Thumb 23.09

Colin Barstad 67.35

Gerrells 48.00

NDSBA 637.42

Hope Unlimited 100.80

Julie Schuler 724.95

Scholastic 167.00

Paul Stensland 7,191.00

John Thomas 345.00

NDDPI 40.00

Farmer’s Union 630.11

Quill 342.62

Harlow Bus 1,328.37

Comfort Inn 128.00

Mark’s Diesel 288.22

ND Telephone Co. 118.96

USPS 270.60

VCSU 619.11

Applications for teacher openings were reviewed. Interviews will be scheduled.

Damian Kennedy proposed he be hired as the floater teacher. A motion was made, seconded and carried to hire him.

New playground equipment has been ordered but the board is still looking into costs of a basketball court.

Election is June 30, 2009. There will be a meeting July 1, 2009 at 6 p.m. to declare the winners.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to raise the teacher stipend.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the ARRA Title I application for submission.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to start the process of becoming a Title I schoolwide school.

Julie Schuler will start her professional development with teachers August 13.

Renae Kennedy presented the financial reports.

The next board meeting will be July 13, 2009 at 6 p.m.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.

Renae Kennedy

Business Manager

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING

OBERON SCHOOL BOARD

July 1, 2009

A special meeting of the Oberon School Board was held July 1, 2009 to declare the winners of the school board election held June 30, 2009.

Present were Yvonne Thumb, Greg Thomas, Roger Skadsem, Karen Peterson, Principal Kenneth Ploium, Assistant Principal Damian Kennedy and Business Manager Renae Kennedy.

For the term of three years the highest vote getters were Tina Ross with 23 votes and Roger Skadsem with 22 votes. For the vacancy fill of two years the highest vote getter was Louise DeMarce with 19 votes. A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the newly elected members. They will be notified according to the ND Century Code through the mail and take their oath of office at the meeting in July.

The next board meeting will be July 15 at 6 p.m. A motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.

Renae Kennedy

Business Manager

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

OBERON SCHOOL BOARD

July 15, 2009

A regular meeting of the Oberon School Board was held July 15, 2009.

In attendance were Yvonne Thumb, Louise DeMarce, Karen Peterson, Tina Ross, Roger Skadsem, Principal Kenneth Ploium, Assistant Principal Damian Kennedy and Business Manager Renae Kennedy.

Louise DeMarce, Roger Skadsem and Tina Ross all took and signed the school board member Oath of Office.

Yvonne Thumb was the only member nominated for president of the board. A motion was made, seconded and carried to cease the nomination declaring Yvonne Thumb president.

Roger Skadsem was the only member nominated for vice president of the board. A motion was made, seconded and carried to cease the nominations declaring Roger Skadsem vice president.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to appoint Renae Kennedy school board clerk.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2009 meeting as read.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2009 special meeting as read.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the bills as presented.

John Thomas $230.00

Otter Tail Power Co. 252.88

Maddock School 24,879.20

Toshiba 153.22

Postmaster 100.00

Food Service of America 146.63

Renae Kennedy 445.04

Damian Kennedy 480.22

Betty Rushfeldt 83.12

Jacob Friesen 54.45

Linda Madson 54.45

Doris Griffin 54.45

Yvonne Thumb 147.76

Karen Peterson 258.58

Roger Skadsem 258.58

Greg Thomas 295.52

Steck Vaughn 390.50

Classroom Direct 69.99

Really Good Stuff 754.35

East Central Center 11,205.50

NDHSAA 25.00

ND Telephone Co. 114.20

Benson Co. Farmers Press 153.40

School Products &

Equipment 457.60

Farmers Union Oil 6.39

Doublewood Inn 55.00

Paul Stensland 2,138.92

The kindergarten teacher job is still open. We will call the interviewee from Colorado to see if she’s still interested. If not, ads will be posted in the major ND newspapers.

The playground equipment will be shipped in July. A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept a basketball court proposal.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to designate Bremer Bank as the Oberon School’s official bank.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to select the Benson Co.

Farmers Press as the Oberon School’s official newspaper.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to appoint Kenneth Ploium as the Oberon School’s designated authorized representative.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the Pledge of Security.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to renew the State Fire and Tornado Insurance.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to join ND Small Organized Schools.

The board decided against a subscription to NDSBA Policy Services.

The board reviewed the 2008-09 pupil membership report.

The board reviewed the high school tuition forecast.

Damian Kennedy presented the school’s Program Improvement Plan to the board.

The board limited teachers’ budgets to only necessity supplies. They also would like to see a list of supplies Betty Rushfeldt would like for music before granting her budget request.

There will be no registration held at the school but ads will be put out on the Devils Lake radio stations and KABU concerning Oberon accepting K-8 enrollment.

The calendar of events was discussed

A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the 2008-09 financial report.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the 2008-09 financial report for publication.

The next board meeting will be August 10, 2009 at 6 p.m.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.

Renae Kennedy

Business Manager

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

MADDOCK CITY COUNCIL

August. 10, 2009

A regular meeting of the Maddock City Council was held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2009. Mayor Rodney Maddock called the meeting to order.

Present for roll call were council members Kent Neppl, Kay Feig, Marilyn Allan and Larry Summers. Also present was Frank Mosser, Becky Brandvold and Norman Haagenstad.

A motion was made by Neppl, seconded by Summers, to approve minutes from the July 6, 2009 regular meeting. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Summers, seconded by Feig, to approve the following bills. The motion carried.

Employee Wages $7,339.12

ND State Tax

Commissioner 114.92

Ramsey National Bank 1,832.92

Ag Resources 347.65

BlueCross BlueShield 1,901.80

Dacotah Paper Co. 176.94

Frank Mosser 96.40

Hawkins Chemicals, Inc. 233.28

Home of Economy 43.19

Maddock EDC 1,940.39

Maddock EDC 225.00

Maddock EDC 250.00

Marketplace Motors 278.00

MEI Engineering, Inc. 450.00

ND Telephone Co. 797.39

Olympic Sales, Inc. 309.00

One Call 6.50

Priscilla Backstrom 19.42

Tracy’s Market 47.08

Border States Elec. Supply 505.03

Benson Co. Abstract Co. 430.00

Lannie Simonson Bldg. Co. 25.92

Associate Supply Co. Inc. 392.36

Northern Improvement Co. 13,215.55

Penworthy Co. 41.41

Jeff’s Key & Lock Repair 294.00

Double M Sanitation 3,655.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 223.11

Northern Plains Electric 22,365.12

Ellingson Radio & TV 80.00

Graymont, Inc. 2,855.50

Maddock Mini Mart 815.55

Gus’s Auto 272.65

Visa 267.97

Thrifty White Drug 6.38

ND Health Dept. 16.00

Western Area Power Adm. 5,007.78

Farmers Union Oil Co. 395.78

Mosser suggested the city purchase an aluminum flag pole that holds two flags.(US and ND). A motion was made by Feig, seconded by Allan, to purchase a flag pole. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Summers, seconded by Neppl, to authorize Mosser to secure bids from Strata and Tri State to repair major pot holes in city streets. The motion carried.

Becky Brandvold was present on behalf of the swimming pool. She reported a broken pump necessitating the pool being closed.

Tom Gilbertson was present and provided a report on behalf of the Community Center Board, as requested quarterly. He also gave an estimate on the cost of replacing the auditorium windows.

Norman Haagenstad visited with the council about the Experience Works program.

A motion was made by Summers, seconded by Neppl, to approve Rod Maddock, Pam Lee and Marilyn Allan to be on the signature card at Ramsey Bank for the General and PBS accounts. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Allan, seconded by Feig, to purchase a scanner for the city office. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Neppl, seconded by Summers, to allow the North Viking WELCA to have a quilt raffle. The motion carried.

Three building permit applications were presented: Marilyn Allan for replacement of a sidewalk, Mary Feig for a sidewalk and Jim Gilbertson for a deck. A motion was made by Summers, seconded by Neppl, to approve the building permit applications. The motion carried.

Two liquor permit applications were presented. One for the Benson Co.

Rodeo Assn. and one for the Maddock Bar. A motion to approve the permit applications was made by Feig and seconded by Allan. The motion carried.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at 7 p.m.

The meeting adjourned.

Pamela Lee

City Auditor

Rodney Maddock

Mayor

(These minutes have not yet been approved by the Maddock City Council.)

MINUTES OF RETREAT MEETING

FORT TOTTEN SCHOOL BOARD

July 18, 2009

A regular meeting of the board of Fort Totten School District No. 30 was held July 18, 2009 at 12 noon in the conference room at the Settle Inn & Suites in Fargo. Present were Erich Longie, Marty Greywater, Raymond Cavanaugh, Shirley Stensland, and Frank de la Paz.

Others present were Stephanie Anderson, Wayne Trottier Jr., Charles

Anderson and Heather Lawrence.

Board president Dr. Longie called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.

ETHICS & BOARD MEETING ETIQUETTE: Dr. Longie gave a presentation on board meeting etiquette and ethics.

Mr. Greywater made a motion to do away with the current attendance policy for board members. Discussion was held. Mr. Greywater withdrew the motion pending further discussion. He stated the board should make their own Code of Conduct. The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to emphasize academics to increase student achievement. He believes the Code of Conduct should have four components. These four components are the purpose of the board, Robert’s Rules of Order, respect, trust and honesty and ravel.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT: The board wants academics to be the school’s top priority. Discussion was held regarding the athletic director’s job description such as student eligibility, Title IX, booster club and the Extracurricular Activities Handbook. The board strongly encourages Dr. Trottier to further investigate a booster club. Mrs. Stensland made a motion, seconded by Mr. de la Paz to approve the 2009-2010 Extracurricular Activities Handbook with the clarification of the athletic director’s job duties and responsibilities included in the handbook. With all in favor, the motion carried.

The board strongly recommends that the athletic director receives more education for him to better understand student transcripts. And to place pages 38 and 39 of the Extracurricular Activities Handbook into the athletic director’s duties and responsibilities. Dr.

Trottier will rewrite the section on determination on eligibility, page 38, and put it where it is supposed to be. Discussion was held on having a meeting with the parents of student athletes prior to start of the sport and reviewing the Extracurricular Activities Handbook with them.

Discussion was held on why the students can’t cut the football field grass. Next year the administration will look into hiring students.

The board discussed the current drug testing. Mr. Greywater will visit with the TERO office to see if they would do the school’s drug testing. Mr. Greywater will invite TERO to the next board meeting.

BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. de la Paz would like to see copies of board member’s monthly stipends included in the business manager’s report every month. Mr. Greywater made a motion, seconded by Mr. de la Paz, to approve the business manager’s report as is. With all in favor, the motion carried.

MONTHLY EXPENDITURES

JULY 2009

Anderson, Charles $216.50

Anderson, Stephanie 50.00

Auto Owners Insurance 3,660.30

Berhow, Suzanne 100.00

Carlson, Eilene 194.50

Cavanaugh, Raymond 216.50

Dacotah Paper Co. 47.50

de la Paz, Frank 216.50

Dion, Janet 377.50

Dion, Janet 411.97

Direct Business Products 870.99

Greywater, Marty 216.50

Henderickson, Monica 377.50

Horner, Jane 92.25

Lawrence, Heather 216.50

Longie, Erich 216.50

Parker, Cheryl 1,431.00

Parker, Cheryl 377.50

Parker, Cheryl 359.50

Pizza Hut 130.00

Pizza Hut 110.00

Plate Learning 600.00

Stensland, Shirley 216.50

Trottier, Wayne Jr. 216.50

Trottier, Wayne Jr. 132.00

SUBTOTAL 11,054.51

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Joe & Bros Mow for Dough $1,404.85

Fort Totten Public School 40,845.10

SUBTOTAL 42,249.95

TOTAL 53,304.46

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

JULY 2009

Payroll $50,694.68

Social Security 6,286.16

Medicare 1,470.22

Federal W/holding 4,698.90

State W/holding 857.00

Aflac 1,163.46

BCBSND 25,685.40

Discovery Benefits 1,001.18

ND State Disbursement 200.05

NDPERS 827.84

NDTFFR 4,520.18

Spirit Lake Housing 262.00

TOTAL 97,667.07

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Greywater made a motion, seconded Mr.

Cavanaugh, to approve the minutes of June 3, June 15, July 1, July 6 and July 8, 2009 meetings. With all in favor, the motion carried.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Mr. Anderson gave the board an update regarding summer school, current staffing, beginning of the year parent workshop for registration, and summer student workers. Discussion held on having students work during the school year for at-risk students. The board thought it was a great idea.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Dr. Trottier gave FYI info regarding the locker rooms, sports complex sprinkler system, food service, gym floor refinishing, painting projects, gym safety and sports complex security guard. Mr. Greywater amd a motion, seconded by Mrs.

Stensland, to sell the vandalized bus. With all in favor, the motion carried.

The board received a request of early graduation for a student. Dr.

Trottier and Mr. Anderson recommend reviewing requests for early graduation on an individual basis. Dr. Longie made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Stensland, the student be allowed to graduate early on the basis that she meets all the criteria and the school visits with her parents. With all in favor, the motion carried.

ATTENDANCE: Dr. Longie thanked Ms. Lawrence for attending the retreat and her work throughout the school year. The reason the board requested she attend the retreat is to ask how it could assist her in increasing attendance. Ms. Lawrence explained the attendance plan for the 2009-2010 school year. Attendance is a concern and Ms. Lawrence has a tough job ahead of her. The board suggested working with the tribal council to help increase attendance. Mrs. Stensland stated a tribal council member approached her and is interested in increasing attendance. Ms. Lawrence will work with him in the future. Mr.

Anderson stated that this year the school will make actual home visits, not just attempts. Dr. Longie would like to see more attempts made to inform the community either with pamphlets, the school Web site or radio. He would like to see the school’s graduation rate and attendance rate advertised. Mr. de la Paz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greywater, to approve the 2009-2010 Attendance Plan. With all in favor the motion carried.

2009-2010 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK: Mr. Anderson distributed a handout to everyone with the proposed changes for the handbook. Page 7:

Change from communicating more with parents at three and six weeks, instead of 4.5 weeks. Page 11: Seniors must be enrolled in at least four credits and two of those credits must be in math or English so that they are college ready. Page 34: Legal Drugs — cigarettes, alcohol and prescription drugs — need to be included because there is nothing regarding legal drugs. Page 33: Any stealing/theft will be reported to the law enforcement regardless of the amount.

Discipline Policy: Assign students consequences for not making up time for attendance. If a student owes time and does not make it up, they cannot participate in extra-curricular activities not in the regular school day. The regular school day is 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Mr. de la Paz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greywater, to approve the changes to the 2009-2010 Student/Parent Handbook with the exception of stealing. With all in favor, the motion carried.

Mrs. Stensland made a motion, seconded by Mr. de la Paz, that board members will only receive their monthly board stipend if they attend the regular monthly board meeting, not including special meetings.

Further discussion held. With four in favor and Mr. Greywater opposed, the motion carried.

Mr. Cavanaugh made a motion, seconded by Mr. de la Paz, to adjourn.

With all in favor, the motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Stephanie Anderson

Clerk

Dr. Erich Longie

Board President

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

In the matter of the Estate of Lee S. Paulson, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent 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 should either be presented to the undersigned as personal representative of the estate at Post Office Box 110, Fargo, North Dakota 58107-0110 or filed with the court.

Dated this day 23rd day of July, 2009.

-s-Lynn Paulson

Lynn Paulson

Personal Representative

Joseph A. Turman

DeMars & Turman, Ltd.

505 N Broadway, Suite 207

PO Box 110

Fargo, ND 58107-0110

(701) 293-5592

Attorneys for Lynn Paulson

First publication on the 12th day of August, 2009.

(Publish Aug. 12, 19 & 26, 2009)