5/5/2010 – Public Notices

2010 CITY OF MADDOCK

TAX EQUALIZATION MEETING

April 20, 2010

The 2010 city of Maddock tax equalization meeting was called to order by Mayor Rodney Maddock at 7 p.m. on April 20, 2010 at city hall. Present for roll call were the following council members Kent Neppl, Lu Mathison and Larry Summers. Absent was Marilyn Allan. Others present were Tax Equalization Director Ellen Huffman, assistant Randy Thompson and Arne Tollefson.

#44-1-10545: Maddock City (Neva Zimmerman Building) remove value of $12,930, exempt for 2010.

#44-3-10631: Mike and Cindy Jelle-Ray (House of Fun) value was $8,136, raised for improvements to $70,524.

#45-5-10696: Clayton Margaret Hogenson — value was $12,712, raised to reflect current market value to $14,500.

#44-3-10677: Duane and Corrine Stadum — value was $46,650, raised for sale to $62,836.

#44-6-10732-1: Leslie and Debra Anderson — value was $14,180, raised for addition to existing garage to $20,716.

#44-6-10791: Brent and Marnie Olson — value was $34,802, raised for completion of structures to $100,948.

#44-6-10727-1 & #44-6-10728: Maddock City joined for 2010.

#44-6-10729-1, #44-6-10730 & #44-6-10731: Dale Olson joined for 2010 — value is 62,242, for construction of a commercial building.

#44-1-10540: Keith Winson — value was $16,194, raised to reflect current market value to $23,000.

#44-8-10839: Kyle Olson — value was $49,292, raised for sale to $57,032.

#44-3-10642: Jimmy Gilbertson — value was $53,624, raised for deck addition to $56,144.

#44-3-10664: Mark Lemke — value was $24,632, raised for sale to $36,392.

#44-6-10769: Lloyd and Barbara Rosendahl — value was $23,568, raised for improvements on garage to $25,568.

#44-2-10615: Shawn and Christine Olson — value was $73,670, lowered for sale to $51,500.

#44-1-10602: Ronald and Donna Smith — value was $35,252, raised for improvements to $36,000.

#44-3-10646: Norma Swanson c/o David Swanson — value was $42,158, raised to reflect current market value to $44,000.

#44-6-10795: Robert and John Buckmier (Mike Jelle) — value was $1,882, raised for commercial structures added to $151,700.

#44-1-10573: Dalen and Marion Jones — value was $4,758, reduced for structure removal to $3,150.

#44-1-10597: Baldwin and Laura Erickson — value was $39,706, raised to reflect current market value to $58,188.

#44-1-10601: Todd Smith — value was $3,042, raised for improvements on garage to $3,542.

#44-1-10606-1: Jason and Mary Jones — value was $82,504, raised for improvements and a driveway to $88,122.

#44-9-10824; Blair Pforr — value was $60,520, raised for garage addition to $66,674.

#44-2-10613: Kent and Amber Neppl — value was $52,188, raised for addition to house to $80,762.

#44-8-10857: Barbara Fossum — value was $46,332, raised for new windows to $52,332.

#44-9-10817: Brian Rister — value was $16,698, reduced for poor condition of structure to $7,890.

#44-6-10720: Allen LeBlanc — value was $10,698, reduced for poor condition of structure to $6,000.

#44-1-10607: Allen LaBlanc — value was $10,090, reduced for poor condition of structure to $7,000.

#44-3-10673: Arlie Paulson — value was $11,922, reduced for poor condition of structure to $8,000.

#44-2-10610: Arne and Ruth Tollefson — value was $41,430, raised to reflect current market value to $50,776.

Arne Tollefson was present to discuss his tax increase.

Neppl made a motion to accept the assessments proposed by the Tax Equalization Office, seconded by Mathison. The motion carried.

The meeting adjourned.

Pamela Lee

City Auditor

Rodney Maddock

Mayor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN DISTRICT COURT, GRAND FORKS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Henry C. Streifel, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Barbara Graham and Mitchell Cyrus Streifel have been appointed co-personal representatives of the Estate of Henry C. Streifel on the 17th day of March, 2010. All persons having claims against Henry C. Streifel 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 Graham and Mitchell Cyrus Streifel, co-personal representatives of the estate, at c/o Don Hager Law Offices, PO Box 500, Larimore, ND 58251-0500, or filed with the above court.

Dated this 2nd day of April, 2010.

-s-Barbara A. Graham

Barbara Graham

Co-Personal Representative

-s-Mitchell Cyrus Streifel

Mitchell Cyrus Streifel

Co-Personal Representative

Don Hager, Esq.

Don Hager Law Offices

309 Towner Avenue

PO Box 500

Larimore, ND 58251

(701) 343-6487

ND License #04382

Attorney for Estate

First publication on the 5th day of May, 2010.

(Publish May 5, 12 & 19, 2010)

NOTICE OF ELECTION

LEEDS PUBLIC

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6

Notice is hereby given that the Leeds Public School District No. 6 annual election will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Leeds Public School for the following purpose:

1. To elect one director for a three-year term to represent Region 4:

Beaver, Butte Valley, Broe, Iowa and Twin Lake Townships and the west half of Lake Ibsen Township.

2. To elect one director for a three-year term to represent Region 5:

The city of York and York, Knox and Hurricane Lake Townships and the west half of Leeds Township.

Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Absentee ballots are available in the school business office Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or may be requested by mail.

Maria Dunlap

Business Manager

Leeds School District No. 6

Leeds, ND 58346

(Publish April 28 & May 5 & 12, 2010)

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING

MINNEWAUKAN CITY COUNCIL

April 1, 2010

A special meeting of the Minnewaukan City Council was held April 1, 2010 at the city library at 5:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Trish McQuoid; council members Rita Staloch, Mark Motis, Steve Huffman and Shane Monda; and City Auditor Debra Trnka. Also present were many representatives from FEMA, the Corps of Engineers, and the State Water Commission.

Discussion was held on flood issues. At 6:30 the meeting disbanded to be continued at the Minnewaukan School. Present there were many citizens and government officials who asked questions and expressed opinions. It was decided that another city wide meeting will be held after results from a survey are compiled and more facts are known.

Debra Trnka

City Auditor

Trish McQuoid

Mayor

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING

MINNEWAUKAN CITY COUNCIL

April 27, 2010

A special meeting of the Minnewaukan City Council was held April 27, 2010 at 5:35 p.m. in the Minnewaukan City Library. Present were Mayor Trish McQuoid; council members Rita Staloch and Mark Motis; City Auditor Deb Trnka; Myron Jury and Mike Hall.

A motion was made by Staloch, seconded by Motis, to approve the agenda.

The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Staloch, seconded by Motis, to approve Intent to Move Structure form as corrected: Must include signature of property owner, dates, and deposit of up to $10,000 to be used as needed to re-line sewer and repair street. Any unused funds will be returned to the property owner. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Staloch, seconded by Motis, to approve a Conservation Easement for Eddie Gefroh. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Motis, seconded by Staloch, to approve a Conservation Easement for Dale Halvorson. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Staloch, seconded by Motis, to have a Section 22 Study done by the Corps of Engineers. The motion carried unanimously.

The city council will meet each Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the library until further notice.

Debra Trnka

City Auditor

Trish McQuoid

Mayor

AGENDA

MINNEWAUKAN SCHOOL BOARD

May 11, 2010 – 6 p.m.

I. Call to order

II. Additions and approval of agenda

III. Delegations and communications; A. Opportunity for public to speak; B. Five year plan discussion, open to the public IV. Reading and approval of minutes V. Presentation of bills VI. Reports A. General fund; B. Special fund; C. Hot lunch; D. Capitol projects VII. Old business A. Graham’s Island schools agreement discussion; B.

Teacher contracts/openings; C. Summer plans – 1. Bus garage and pre-school renovation, 2. Other; D. Flood preparations VIII. New business; A. Energy conservation (windows) grant; B. Policy handbook review – 1. Sections A and B IX. Principals’ reports X. Next meeting date and time XI. Adjournment (Publish May 5, 2010)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

MADDOCK SCHOOL BOARD

April 13, 2010

A regular meeting of the Maddock School Board was held April 13, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Present were Vice President Becky Brandvold, David Kenner, Randy Benson, Mark Kallenbach, Superintendent Kim Anderson, Principal Penny Leier and Business Manager Brenda Fossen. Guests were Angie Slaubaugh and Gary Wald.

Items 5d and 6c were added to the agenda. A motion was made by Benson, seconded by Kallenbach, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried. A motion was made by Kenner, seconded by Benson, to approve the minutes of March 16, the General Fund bills totaling $27,047.43, food service and activities reports. The motion carried.

Altru Health System $2,490.00

Barnes & Noble 88.65

Benson Co. Events Center 1,150.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 435.96

Cenex Convenience Card 277.30

City of Maddock 3,537.35

Cole Papers 280.70

Dakota Web Composers 90.00

Devils Lake Glass & Paint 24.00

Ebach Contruction 2,684.25

Expressway Inn 395.70

Farmers Union Oil Co. 5,463.99

Gaffaney’s of Minot 1,123.08

Grainger, Inc. 17.62

Grand International 126.00

Harlow’s Bus Sales 261.75

Honeywell, Inc. 1,350.75

Information Technology Dept. 174.00

Instrumentalist, The 117.00

Jostens Printing

and Publishing 345.02

JS Vending 497.81

J.W. Pepper 289.44

Lakeside Dry Cleaners 3,184.00

Lannie Simonson Bldg. Co. 184.00

NAPA Auto Supply 7.99

Networking Specialists, Inc. 146.99

ND Telephone Co. 391.60

Northern Trophy

and Engraving 78.35

Praxair 13.44

Quill Corporation 1,251.84

Ramkota Hotel 149.00

Rieger Service 68.00

Risovi, Joleen 63.90

Stein Chemical Co. 102.98

Topbulb.com 133.07

US Food Service 51.90

Checking Account Total 27,047.43

The principals reported on recent student activities.

A motion was made by Kallenbach, seconded by Benson, to approve participation in the NESC Education Technology Council ITV Grant to upgrade the school’s video equipment. Cost to the district will be $2,277.80 including 3 years of support. On roll call vote, all were in favor.

Mrs. Anderson informed the board that 2009 legislation required additional time for student. Services at 40% will be continued through Lake Region Career and Technical Center and the additional time will be covered by Mrs. Yri through a state program to qualify CTE certified teachers.

A motion was made by Kenner, seconded by Benson, to increase the golf coach salary to the Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule assistant coach salary. On roll call vote, all were in favor.

A motion was made by Kenner, seconded by Kallenbach, to accept the resignation of Charlotte Simon at the conclusion of her current contract. Sincere thanks are extended for her 30 years of outstanding service and dedication to the Maddock School and her students. On roll call vote, all were in favor.

Mrs. Anderson informed the board that the gym and locker room areas are currently being painted as part of the fire clean-up.

A motion was made by Kallenbach, seconded by Benson, to accept the quote of $20,000 from Maddock Construction to finish repairs to the east and west parking lots. Also approved were two Simplex contracts to replace the time and intercom systems. The time system is $13,893 and covered under the fire damage. The district will purchase the connecting intercom system for $11,353. On roll call vote, all were in favor.

Kenner and Benson will meet with the administrators prior to the next meeting to discuss their contracts.

Mrs. Anderson gave a long-range planning presentation following the meeting to discuss planning for the next 3-5 years.

The next regular meeting will be May 11 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned.

Brenda Fossen

Business Manager

(Minutes are submitted for publication prior to board approval.)

AGENDA

OBERON SCHOOL BOARD

May 10, 2010 – 6 p.m.

I. Roll call

II. Recognition of guests

III. Approval of minutes

IV. Inspection of bills

V. Old business: A. Carryover concerns B. Library contract VI. New business: A. Election – June 8, 2010; B. AYP report; C. School accreditation; D. Title I furniture; E. Removal of old furniture; F.

Summer hours

VII. Principal’s report

VIII. Business manager’s report

IX. Adjournment

(Publish May 5, 2010)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

In the Matter of the Estate of Patrick C. Langstaff, 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 Edward Langstaff, personal representative of the estate, at 3344 82nd Ave. NE, Sheyenne, ND 58374, or filed with the court.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2010.

-s-Edward Langstaff

Edward Langstaff

Personal Representative

James P. Wang

110 Main Street East

PO Box 211

Minnewaukan, ND 58351

ID# 04664

(701 473-5338

Attorney for Estate

First publication on the 5th day of May, 2010.

(Publish May 5, 12 & 19, 2010)