6/23/2010 – Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE AND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Maddock plans to submit a Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) application to the State of North Dakota, Division of Community Services (DCS). CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for very low and low income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities improvements. It is estimated that $6,000,000 will be available statewide for the "Small Cities" CDBG program projects.

The application being considered would request $20,515 for the City of Maddock fitness center completion. It is estimated that approximately 100% of the funds would benefit very low and low income persons.

Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses is not anticipated. Should it later become necessary to consider such displacement, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement. If no feasible alternatives exist, required/reasonable benefits will be provided to those displaced to mitigate adverse effects and hardships. Any very low and low income housing which is demolished or converted will be replaced.

A public hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Maddock City Hall to obtain views and questions related to:

The proposed CDBG application is for the City of Maddock fitness center completion, community development and housing needs, including the needs of very low and low income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program and the performance of the City of Maddock in carrying out its community development responsibilities.

Written comments are also welcomed and must be received by June 28, 2010 at PO Box 651, Devils Lake, ND. Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding whether to submit an application for the proposed project. Written summary information will be available from the Maddock City Auditor’s Office on June 22, 2010 until June 29, 2010 on any CDBG application the city of Maddock intends to submit to the state. A copy of the application as submitted to the state will be available for public review at North Central Planning Council after June 29, 2010.

Information and records regarding the City of Maddock proposed and past use of CDBG funds are available at North Central Planning Council during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify so that appropriate aids can be made available.

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

KNOX CITY COUNCIL

June 11, 2010

A regular meeting of the Knox City Council was held Friday, June 11 at 3 p.m. at the Knox Fire Hall. Present were Mayor Lloyd Marchus, Aldermen Sharon Hart and J.P. Robbins and City Auditor Pat Robbins.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Marchus.

The minutes of the last meeting were read. Hart moved that the minutes be approved. Robbins seconded. The motion carried.

The financial reports were presented. Robbins moved that the financial reports be approved. Hart seconded. The motion carried.

Bills approved for May were as follows:

Waste Management $310.84

Otter Tail Power Co. 52.17

Benson Co. Highway Dept. 166.10

Benson Co. Farmers Press 52.17

Pat Robbins 85.00

After some discussion, Hart made a motion to contact Ritterman Trucking and set a date for delivery of gravel for the streets. Robbins seconded.

The motion carried.

Robbins reported purchasing a new belt for the city mower. Hart made a motion that he be reimbursed by the city. Robbins seconded. The motion carried.

Robbins will contact Pete Ritterman about gravel and Hart will take pictures showing the condition of the streets and keep them on record until further word from FEMA.

The election resulted in both incumbents being returned to their positions on the council. Hart will serve for two years and Robbins for four years.

The next meeting will be held Friday, July 9 at 3 p.m. at the Knox Fire Hall.

Hart made a motion to adjourn. Robbins seconded. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned.

Pat Robbins

City Auditor

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OBERON SCHOOL BOARD May 10, 2010 A regular meeting of the Oberon School Board was held May 10, 2010. In attendance were Yvonne Thumb, Louise DeMarce, Karen Peterson, Tina Ross, Principal Kenneth Ploium, Assistant Principal Damian Kennedy and Business Manager Renae Kennedy. Guests were Jay Deckert, Kathy Relser and Betty Rushfeldt.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the April 12 meeting.

A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the special board meeting on April 22.

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

Colin Barstad $134.70

Benson Co. Farmers Press 85.09

Mary Ann Broe 294.35

Boulden Publishing 1,081.34

BW Seven Seas Inn 63.00

CenDak Farmers Union 2,136.96

City of Oberon 137.89

Paula Deckert 150.16

Rosa Deschamp 100.00

Farmers Union Oil 65.97

Follett 29.45

Food Services of America 306.34

GAI 300.00

Betty Georgeson 375.17

Gerrells 14.00

Grand International Hotel 126.00

Hope Unlimited 128.25

Annie Howard 833.79

JS Vending 85.45

Damian Kennedy 769.69

Renae Kenendy 82.00

Leever’s 7.18

Mark’s Diesel Repair 439.44

McCarthy Electric, Inc. 83,156.29

Meadow Sweeet Dairy 45.80

NDDPI 60.00

ND Telephone Co. 117.59

Otter Tail Power Co. 374.61

Corey Ploium 114.11

Corey Ploium 294.35

Quill 335.82

Really Good Stuff 27.35

Renassiance Learning 401.94

Kathy Resler 394.22

Betty Rushfeldt 489.35

School Speciality 13,157.58

Julie Schuler 1,268.00

Bob Stensland 138.53

Paul Stensland 19.00

Stensland Construction 2,500.00

Sandy Swenson 441.48

Thompson’s Glass & Paint 3,213.00

Tutorial Services 1,744.20

UND 250.00

USI 84.69

Wal-Mart 66.84

Waste Management 681.12

HOT LUNCH BILLS

Food Services of America $1,841.90

JS Vending 339.61

Meadow Sweet Dairy 716.98

NDDPI 82.83

Renae Kennedy presented information on carryover concerns and new Impact Aid Payment.

Renae Kennedy presented what she did for the library contract raise. The board discussed her raise as business manager.

The school board election will be held June 8, 2010. There is one opening and one name on the ballot.

Damian Kennedy presented the school’s AYP Report.

Renae Kennedy presented the school’s Accreditation & Approval Report.

A motion was made, seconded and carried 4-0 to accept and pay the ND School Board Association dues.

School summer hours will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A motion was made, seconded and carried 4-0 to approve new tables and chairs for the Title I Room.

Renae Kennedy will contact Susie Fox regarding 8th grade graduation gift from the tribe.

Louise DeMarce asked that a copy of the lunch invoices be with the copy of the bills.

Mr. Ploium presented the calendar of events.

Damian Kennedy let the board know that ND MILE and teacher meetings have been going great and lots of good things are coming out of them.

Renae Kennedy presented the financials and information about Transportation Supplemental payment and potential increase in TFFR from the Business Manager’s Workshop.

A closed meeting was held to discuss the business manager’s raise.

A board meeting to canvas election votes will be held on June 9 at 12:30 p.m.

The next school board meeting will be June 14 at 6 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.

Renae Kennedy

Business Manager

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 29

Notice is hereby given that on the third Tuesday of September, being September 21, 2010, a special election will be held for the Warwick Public School District No. 29 in the counties of Benson, Eddy and Ramsey, State of North Dakota.

Polling place will be in the lobby of the Warwick Public School gymnasium in Warwick. The polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The election shall be held for the purpose of electing one school board member for a three year term from the geographic area of Mission Township and the northern half of Wood Lake Township for a term of three years.

Candidacy for each school board seat is determined by residency within defined geographic areas of the school district, but all eligible voters of the school district may vote for the position.

Any person wishing to be a candidate for a position on the board must be a qualified elector of the school district, reside within the Warwick School District No. 29 and file a statement with the business manager of the school board, setting forth his or her name and intent for the position for which he or she is a candidate by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2010. The candidate will also be required to complete a statement of interest form. A statement which is mailed must also be in the business manager’s possession before 4 p.m. on July 30, 2010. Both forms are available in the school business manager’s office.

Carol Walford

Business Manager

Warwick Public School District No. 29

Warwick, ND 58381

(Publish June 23 & 30 & July 7, 2010)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WARWICK CITY COUNCIL

May 3, 2010

A regular meeting of the Warwick City Council was held May 3, 2010.

Present were Mayor Evans and council members Nick Walter, Ron Jacobson and Gary Elfman.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Jacobson made a motion to approve the minutes. Walter seconded. The motion carried.

Bills were presented:

UTILITY FUND

Mark Elfman $258.58

OtterTail Power Co. 325.46

Waste Management 915.50

ND Dept of Health 16.00

GENERAL FUND

Otter Tail Power Co. $180.78

Sandra Barber 220.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 42.11

Gary Elfman 720.00

Elfman made a motion to pay the bills. Jacobson seconded. The motion carried.

It was decided to change city council meetings to the second Monday of each month. Mark Elfman will finish as Warwick’s water operator this month.

The next meeting will be June 14, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Warwick Fire Hall.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Sandra Barber

City Auditor

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WARWICK SCHOOL BOARD

March 9, 2010

The Warwick School Board met Tuesday evening March 9, 2010 in the Computer Lab of the Warwick School. Present were Thiele, Gravdahl, McKelvey, Black and Cavanaugh. Others present were Charlotte Franks-Erickson, Trevor Yetterboe, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Jacobson, Donna Black and Carol Walford.

Gravdahl made a motion to approve the agenda. Cavanaugh seconded. The motion carried.

Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the minutes of February 22 and 23.

Gravdahl seconded. The motion carried.

Business Manager’s Report – Gravdahl made a motion to pay the following bills. Cavanaugh seconded. The motion carried.

1 Hour Photo $60.71

American Time & Signal Co. 83.95

Ameripride 141.39

Dacotah Paper Company 625.08

Dakota Westmoreland Corp. 751.56

Farmers Union Oil Co. 1,482.15

Gerrells & Company 1,393.75

Haan Crafts 157.30

Hy-Z Wireless Inc. 591.65

JS Vending 23.33

Kmart 136.00

Leevers County Market 151.33

McVille Hardware & Lumber 1.35

Menards – Fargo 207.09

Nardini Fire Equipment 351.00

Nasco 13.76

Renneberg Hardwoods, Inc. 772.00

School Specialty, Inc. 516.57

Sioux-Per Propane 720.00

That’s Great News 174.90

Wal-Mart 59.97

Wally’s Supermarket 22.98

Davidson Title, Inc. 113,207.87

Highsmith Co., Inc. 221.68

National School Products 611.75

Shandy Brown 45.00

Codework, Inc. 199.80

Connecting Point 525.00

Devils Lake Public Schools 2,000.00

Charlotte Franks-Erickson 457.10

Gopher 357.96

Charles Guthrie 142.50

Haan Crafts 100.95

Hewlett-Packard Company 15,137.00

Highsmith, Inc. 722.30

Human Relations 115.46

Mackin Library Media 623.09

North Dakota State Library 130.00

Otter Tail Power Company 62.92

Skye Sanchez 30.00

The Library Store 120.13

Wal-Mart 10.08

Warwick Oil 2,425.88

Trevor Yetterboe 24.00

Kevin Bennefeld 138.27

Skye Sanchez 165.00

Skye Sanchez 150.00

Staff Report – Mrs. Erickson informed the board she would like to start an after school program in speech for grades 7-12. She is currently doing it for grades 5-6. Discussion followed and it was decided this would be a great idea.

Comp class and high school speech were discussed and Mr. Guthrie informed the board that they are offered in our curriculum with Mr.

Cartwright.

School Board Report – Mrs. Gravdahl informed the board she has an NESC meeting on March 10.

Athletic Director’s Report – Mr. Yetterboe reported on the girls’

basketball co-op with Four Winds and Minnewaukan. Items discussed were mascot, name of co-op, team colors, all three schools’ names on the warm-ups, practice sites, cheerleaders, all expenses would be split three ways and eligibility policies. The committee wanted suggestions for a nickname. It was suggested that they be called the "Lady Warriors." The coaching position would be opened in-house first with an assistant from the other two schools. When everything is finalized all three boards will meet for the final ratification. Mr. Yetterboe also reported that now that boys’ season is over they would like to get the boys in the weight room and have open gyms; indoor track season has started but Mr. Yetterboe is still looking for a coach, team camps and organizing a booster club. Mr. Yetterboe said he will have sports banners ordered and up in the gym by the first home boys’ basketball game.

Mr. Yetterboe requested that he be paid the same coaching salary as the Four Winds assistant girls’ basketball coach is paid. Coaching salaries for boys and girls basketball will be discussed at the April meeting.

Elementary Principal’s Report – Mr. Jacobson reported on elementary attendance. Discipline referrals were discussed. There will be an in-service in the fall on PBS (Positive Behavior Supports) for all elementary staff.

A Native American Dropout Workshop in Minot was discussed. Mr. Jacobson will bring more information to the April meeting.

Superintendent’s Report- Mr. Guthrie reported on the drug and alcohol grant that he would like to apply for. McKelvey made a motion to apply for this grant. Gravdahl seconded. The motion carried.

Other items discussed were the risk behavior survey and how it can be used in writing drug and alcohol grant and other prevention programs and screenings and getting more motivational speakers.

The Warwick School has been determined to be in the Meets Requirement Level for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Coaching positions for 2010-2011 were discussed. McKelvey made a motion to offer the head coach position to Mr. Bennefeld. Gravdahl seconded.

The motion carried. Gravdahl made a motion to offer the assistant coaching position to Cory Delorme. Cavanaugh seconded. The motion carried. It was decided to open all elementary coaching positions.

The superintendent evaluation was held.

Mr. Guthrie presented a letter of resignation as high school principal.

Cavanaugh made a motion to accept his resignation. Gravdahl seconded. On roll call vote all were in favor.

McKelvey made a motion to renew Mr. Guthrie’s contract as superintendent. Black seconded. On roll call vote all were in favor.

McKelvey made a motion to pay Mr. Guthrie $68,000 for the 2010 -2011 school year. Gravdahl seconded. The motion carried.

Cavanaugh made a motion to advertise for a high school principal.

Gravdahl seconded. On roll call vote all were in favor.

McKelvey made a motion to renew Mr. Jacobson’s contract for the

2010-2011 school year with a $3,000 raise, the same as the teachers.

Cavanaugh seconded. On roll call vote all were in favor.

The next board meeting will be April 13 at 5 p.m.

The meeting adjourned.

Carol Walford

Business Manager

Larry Thiele

President

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING

WARWICK SCHOOL BOARD

April 1, 2010

The Warwick School Board held a special meeting on Thursday, April 1, 2010 in the Computer Lab of the Warwick School.

Interviews for high school principal were held. Present were Black, Thiele, McKelvey, Cavanaugh and Gravdahl. Others present were Andrew Morin, Cecil Stewart, Dixie Omen, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Guthrie, Rita Kaeding, Kevin Cartwright and Carol Walford.

Interviewed were Kent Dennis, David Sjol and Kevin Bennefeld. Discussion was held. Black moved to hire Kevin Bennefeld as high school principal.

Cavanaugh seconded. On roll call vote all were in favor.

The meeting adjourned.

Carol Walford

Business Manager

Larry Thiele

President

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WARWICK SCHOOL BOARD

April 13, 2010

The Warwick School Board met Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in the Computer Lab of the Warwick School. Present were Thiele, Gravdahl, McKelvey and Black. Cavanaugh was absent. Others present were Mr. Jacobson, Mr.

Guthrie, Mr. Bennefeld and Carol Walford.

The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. Gravdahl made a motion to approve the agenda. McKelvey seconded. The motion carried.

An addition to the agenda was the April 1 board meeting minutes.

Gravdahl made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Black seconded. The motion carried.

Staff Presentations – Three students under the direction of Charlotte Franks-Erickson in the After School Speech Program presented speeches.

Athletic Director’s Report – Mr. Yetterboe reported on AD conference.

Other items discussed were: students need to get physicals every year, track, coaches should be certified in CPR/first aid, fund raising, girls’ basketball uniforms, athletic banquet at the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort, sports night for the elementary students will be held on April 30, a banner has been ordered, basketball jerseys will be replaced and students should be able to pick out the ones they want, elementary uniforms should be replaced, salaries for coaches and basketball schedules.

Business Manager’s Report – Joan Black filed for re-election and Shane Moxness also has filed for this position.

Bills were presented. Black made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Gravdahl seconded. The motion carried.

Kyle Ironhawk $120.00

NDIAAA 250.00

Skye Sanchez 150.00

Devils Lake Public Schools 25.00

Department of Public

Instruction 60.00

Kyle Ironhawk 120.00

Janna Jensen 244.50

Meadow Sweet Dairy 5.52

ND Lead Center 400.00

Officemax Incorpated 1,046.42

Skye Sanchez 150.00

Warwick Oil 2,548.68

1 Hour Photo 50.57

Ameripride 521.26

Central Business Systems 1.049.76

Cole Papers 334.23

Creative Impressions 239.05

Dacotah Paper Company 838.66

Dakota Westmoreland Corp. 84.94

Easton Arrows 270.96

Ecolab 104.00

Gary Elfman 1,800.00

Farmers Union Oil Co. 1,077.00

Linda Ferguson 20.00

Frey 88.08

Haan Crafts 366.40

Johnson Controls 1,129.53

JS Vending 208.59

Kmart 36.95

Lake Region Special Ed 64,558.30

Roxanne Laugsand 50.00

Leevers County Market 24.69

Dawna Leith 132.23

Kelly Lund 185.00

McVille Hardware & Lumber 932.64

Menards 145.80

Drama Service 60.35

Angela Moxness 59.87

NDHSCA 55.00

North Dakota Telephone Co. 360.00

Northland Coal Equipment 137.20

Radio Accounting Service 498.00

Reliable Office Supplies 220.17

Rubicon International 600.00

Scholastic Inc. 2.25

U.S. Bank 1,650.00

University of Oregon 92.00

Verizon Business 137.50

Karlene Warner 211.10

Warwick Oil Co. 4,767.63

Three Sisters Quilt Shop 70.99

Barton’s Bus Sales 27,445.28

NDATL 15.00

Elementary Principal’s Report – Mr. Jacobson presented a letter from Ms.

Olson on the school improvement process that they have been doing.

Visitation committee will be coming and everyone is invited to come to this meeting. Positive Behavior Training was discussed for high school and elementary. Information from the dropout prevention workshop was presented to the board and it was suggested that all teachers be given a copy.

Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Guthrie reported on taking 7-12 physical education students to New Rockford for bowling; additional space for physical education equipment and Alternative School; Mr. Bennefeld is phasing in on his principal duties, better attendance and schedule for next year, have pre-registration before school year is over, in-school suspension position for next year was discussed, and pursuing additional funding. It was decided to forego applying for the SIG funding 1003(g) as a Tier 1 High School. The board felt there had not been enough information or time to complete the application and the intervention model in place. The contract for Mr. Bennefeld should be a 12 month contract for the first year.

Mr. Bennefeld reported on team camps and how the school can raise money to go to these camps.

There will be an open gym schedule for three nights a week.

Mr. Bennefeld is to get a pay scale for the 2010/2011 extracurricular positions.

Athletic Director’s Position — Discussion was held on the job description. It was decided that each board member should have an expectation they think the athletic director should accomplish.

Gravdahl made a motion to go into executive session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. McKelvey seconded. The motion carried.

Gravdahl made a motion to come out of executive session at 7:18 p.m.

McKelvey seconded. The motion carried.

Staff attendance and changing the schedule to an eight-period day was discussed.

The meeting adjourned.

Carol Walford

Business Manager

Larry Thiele

President

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WARWICK SCHOOL BOARD

May 25, 2010

The Warwick School Board met Tuesday evening at 5 p.m. in the Computer Lab of the Warwick School. Present were McKelvey, Gravdahl, Black, Cavanaugh and Thiele. Additions to agenda. Letter E to Call to Order – tour of Library. Letter D to Unfinished Business – Non-certified salaries. Letter A. to New Business – Board meetings.

Gravdahl made a motion and Cavanaugh seconded a motion to approve the agenda with additions.

Cavanaugh made a motion and Black seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried.

The board toured the Library. Mrs. Bertsch and Mrs. Warner explained about all the supplies and materials that were received through the Library Grant.

Business Manager’s Report – Bills were presented. Gravdahl made a motion and Cavanaugh seconded a motion to approve the following bills. The motion carried.

Kyle Ironhawk 150.00

Skye Sanchez 145.00

BW Fargo Doublewood Inn 198.00

Farmers Union Oil Co. 910.22

Highsmith, Inc. 10.60

Miller’s Fresh Foods 34.86

ND Lead Center 125.00

Polar 1,575.00

Push Pedal Pull 5,839.99

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort 1,142.81

Ameripride 280.88

Bakers Dozen 30.60

Balfour Company 188.95

Benson Co. Farmers Press 314.90

Bergstrom Electric 254.95

Central Business Systems 1,520.42

Creative Impressions 1,291.00

Dacotah Paper Company 1,914.46

Dakota Assemblies 350.00

Devils Lake Greenhouse 30.00

Everlast Climbing Industries 10,341.66

Farm Plan 178.53

Food Services of America 741.81

Gerrells & Company 343.94

Nancy Gjovik 6,916.66

Grand International 378.00

Griggs County Central

Public School 1,415.75

Highsmith Co. 454.36

Johnson Controls 842.70

Kmart 79.97

Klemetsrud’s Plumbing 130.00

Lake Chevrolet 201.69

Lakeshore 447.98

Leevers County Market 33.51

Mid-American Research

Chemical 542.00

Nasco 378.00

ND Lead Center 100.00

NDCEL 280.00

NDHSAA 100.00

NDHSAA 235.00

North Dakota Telephone Co. 4.77

Officemax Incorporated 779.16

Otter Tail Power Company 47.17

Pearce & Durick 225.00

Push Pedal Pull 213.15

Radisson Hotel Bismarck 126.00

Reliance Telephone 16.08

Spark 5,563.47

School Specialty Inc. 2,252.98

Simplexgrinnell 550.00

The Library Store 333.55

Upstart 92.42

Wally’s Supermarket 202.54

Wal-Mart 40.00

Warwick City 478.00

Warwick Oil Co. 2,877.93

Wonder Lanes 448.00

Dana Anderson 50.00

Board Report – Gravdahl reported on the NESC meetings Athletic Director’s Report – Mr. Yetterboe reported that track and golf had been completed. Cross-country will be starting in August and Mrs.Moxness would like to coach. All coaching positions for elementary girls and boys basketball are open.

Sandy Barber reported on the summer school program that is now in session for the month of June.

Mr. Bennefeld reported on changes for next year. College credits will be added, boys’ phy ed and girls’ phy ed will be separate, seventh and eighth grade will be in contained rooms except for Family Consumer Science and shop class; and Spanish 1 will be offered.

Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Guthrie recommended that meetings be held with parents to discuss all rules and policies and have them sign a contract stating they are aware of these policies. It was suggested to have meetings in St. Michael and Tokio with a meal. Other items discussed were in-school suspension coordinator, positive behavior implemented in the high school, annual accreditation report for elementary and high school, school lawsuit, District Health Unit report, a report on Pep Grant and the Library Grant.

Mr. Bennefeld and Mr. Guthrie recommended a revised job description for the athletic director. It consisted of setting up programs with the younger students, having younger students play at half time of varsity games, fifth and sixth grade jamborees and seventh and eighth grade tournaments. McKelvey made a motion to accept the amended job description. Cavanaugh seconded. The motion carried.

Black made a motion to offer the athletic director position to Mr.

Yetterboe. Cavanaugh seconded. The motion carried.

Extracurricular salaries were discussed. Gravdahl made a motion to accept the schedule that was presented. Cavanaugh seconded. The motion carried.

Mr. Yetterboe presented Angela Moxness’s proposal for payment for track coach. Black made a motion to pay her $2,600. Gravdahl seconded. The motion carried.

Kevin Bennefeld requested he be paid $52,500 for high school principal for 2010-2011. Black made a motion to pay Mr. Bennefeld $52,500 plus benefits. Cavanaugh seconded. This would be for a 12 month contract.

Roll call vote: McKelvey, yes. Gravdahl, yes. Cavanaugh, yes. Black, yes. Thiele, yes. The motion carried.

Mr. Guthrie recommended that non-certified staff receive a 50 cents an hour raise. Discussion followed. It was decided to table Mr. Delorme’s salary until the next meeting. McKelvey made a motion to give the non-certified staff a 50 cents an hour raise. Cavanaugh seconded. Roll call vote: Cavanaugh, yes. Gravdahl, yes. Thiele, yes. McKelvey, yes.

Black, yes. The motion carried

Board meetings were discussed. It was decided that they need to be consistent and not changed without the approval of board members. This issue will be discussed in depth at the July meeting.

The Native American Dropout Prevention Workshop in Bismarck on June 7 was discussed. Eleanor Cavanaugh, Cory and Darcie Delorme, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Jacobson and Mr. Cartwright will be attending.

The next meeting will be June 8 at 7 p.m.

The meeting adjourned.

Carol Walford

Business Manager

Larry Thiele

President

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

OBERON CITY COUNCIL

May 3, 2010

A regular meeting of the Oberon City Council was held May 3, 2010.

Present were Mayor James Nelson and council members Eloise Ploium, Pete Hager and Doug Schmid. Absent was Dale Stenberg. Also present was City Auditor Linda Walters.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson.

Minutes of the April meeting were read. Schmid moved to approve the minutes. Ploium seconded. The motion carried.

A phone call was made to County Auditor Bonnie Erickson to ask how much the city’s mill levy can be raised.

The city’s safe deposit box at the Bremer Bank in Minnewaukan has been closed and the legal papers in it transferred to a new safe deposit box at the Bremer Bank in Devils Lake. Mayor James Nelson and City Auditor Linda Walters have access to the safe deposit box and each has a key.

The city has one year of free use of the new box.

The railroad was contacted about repairing the crossing at 2nd Ave. South.

The water test turned out fine.

Paul Stensland has moved a home into town. The city auditor will write a letter reminding him about the city’s ordinance stating that a North Dakota state licensed plumber must hook up to the city’s water and sewer system.

There are too many dogs running loose. Dogs must be neutered, given shots and a copy of the paperwork sent to the city auditor.

The city-owned white church has been accessed by unauthorized persons.

LeRoy Buckmeier of Sheyenne will be asked to check the church and make necessary repairs to secure it. Mayor Nelson will contact Buckmeier.

The city hall needs window replace-ment.

Hager made a motion to pay the bills. Ploium seconded. Bills approved for payment are as follows:

Otter Tail Power Co. $594.67

Hawkins 105.00

ND Telephone Co. 60.82

Heiman 351.66

Benson Co. Farmers Press 72.26

Corey Ploium 184.70

Linda Walters 369.40

John Thomas 153.24

A motion was made by Hager to adjourn. Ploium seconded. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned.

Linda Walters

City Auditor

James C. Nelson

Mayor

PUBLIC NOTICE AND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Leeds plans to submit a Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) application to the State of North Dakota, Division of Community Services (DCS). CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for very low and low income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities improvements. It is estimated that $6,000,000 will be available statewide for the "Small Cities" CDBG program projects.

The application being considered would request $38,800 for City of Leeds Lagoon Repair. It is estimated that approximately 100% of the funds would benefit very low and low income persons. Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses is not anticipated.

Should it later become necessary to consider such displacement, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement. If no feasible alternatives exist, required/reasonable benefits will be provided to those displaced to mitigate adverse effects and hardships.

Any very low and low income housing which is demolished or converted will be replaced.

A public hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the Leeds City Hall to obtain views and questions related to:

The proposed CDBG application is for the City of Leeds lagoon repair, community development and housing needs, including the needs of very low and low income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program and the performance of the city of Leeds in carrying out its community development responsibilities.

Written comments are also welcomed and must be received by June 28, 2010 at PO Box 651, Devils Lake, ND. Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding whether to submit an application for the proposed project. Written summary information will be available from the Leeds City Auditor’s Office on June 22, 2010 until June 29, 2010 on any CDBG application the city of Leeds intends to submit to the state. A copy of the application as submitted to the state will be available for public review at North Central Planning Council after June 29, 2010.

Information and records regarding the city of Leeds proposed and past use of CDBG funds are available at North Central Planning Council during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify so that appropriate aids can be made available.

PUBLIC NOTICE AND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Oberon plans to submit a Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) application to the State of North Dakota, Division of Community Services (DCS). CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for very low and low income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities improvements. It is estimated that $6,000,000 will be available statewide for the "Small Cities" CDBG program projects.

The application being considered would request $20,000 for water pump and pressure tank replacement. It is estimated that approximately 100% of the funds would benefit very low and low income persons. Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses is not anticipated. Should it later become necessary to consider such displacement, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement. If no feasible alternatives exist, required/reasonable benefits will be provided to those displaced to mitigate adverse effects and hardships. Any very low and low income housing which is demolished or converted will be replaced.

A public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the Oberon City Hall to obtain views and questions related to:

The proposed CDBG application is for the water pump and pressure tank replacement, community development and housing needs, including the needs of very low and low income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program and the performance of the city of Oberon in carrying out its community development responsibilities.

Written comments are also welcomed and must be received by June 28, 2010 at PO Box 651, Devils Lake, ND. Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding whether to submit an application for the proposed project. Written summary information will be available from the Oberon City Auditor’s Office on June 22, 2010 until June 29, 2010 on any CDBG application the city of Oberon intends to submit to the state. A copy of the application as submitted to the state will be available for public review at North Central Planning Council after June 29, 2010.

Information and records regarding the City of Oberon’s proposed and past use of CDBG funds are available at North Central Planning Council during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify so that appropriate aids can be made available.