He said the roads were in very bad shape when he first started in 2002. She also said the county received 15 absentee ballots that were postmarked correctly and the canvassing board will see eight ballots for signature mismatches and 10 set-aside ballots. BISMARCK - The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a $350 million wind farm in Stutsman County after the project's developer made changes to accommodate an aerial spraying business. You dont just fix a road. At that time the county requested participation in a state program to help cover costs of snow removal. JAMESTOWN The Stutsman County Commission approved 4-0 having the county declare an emergency declaration related to recent snowfall events. The Stutsman County Commission approved updating 911 equipment in its communications center on Tuesday. Darrell Roorda, a Stutsman County resident, said County Road 62 is a regional issue and Stutsman County shouldn't be responsible for all the repairs on that road. Precinct 471260 (Zoomed) (PDF) All residents may also take advantage of the Early Voting Precinct located at the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown. Stenehjem was in Washington, D.C., for meetings and flew from there to Copenhagen and back at a cost of $535. Jim Boyd, owner of Buffalo Grill, said the current employee enjoys working at the business and wants to learn the financial part of it. Theres some discussion that this is free money, you know, from the federal government but however, I still look at it that its taxpayers money one way or the other so we have to be, I think, diligent on how we spend that money.. Employment/occupation (former if retired): owner/operator, Smokies Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service Inc. Both were elected in November. Benefits of being a PMA Agent: * Earn a bonus of $400 a week for 6 weeks (up to $2,400) on top of commissions. Bergquist decided to run as a write-in candidate when there werent enough people running for the positions, he said. Don Vigesaa, Republican, 1,459 6,785 ballots were cast out of 16,425 eligible voters. Masaki Ova joined The Jamestown Sun in August 2021 as a reporter. Kasper, third district Jno. Stutsman Alerts If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. The county may also need to use reserves in the short term to balance our budget. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Snow removal to begin Jan. 18 in downtown business district in Jamestown, Jamestown Community Corrections Advisory Board to meet, Jamestown school board honors Haut's 'outstanding' service, JSDC board approves four applications for Internship Reimbursement Program, Winter weather advisory issued for Stutsman, Wells, Kidder, Logan, Foster, LaMoure counties, Jamestown airport surpasses 11,200 passenger boardings in 2022, First look at 'dirty details' of South Dakota's Medicaid expansion plan, North Dakota legislative budget writers adopt early revenue forecast, New Lt. Gov. The new commission is expected to begin work on Dec. 6. He said changes might be needed to the program, but an argument can be made that there arent any standards to deny an application. But, we also need to remember, the county is a funding source for our infrastructure. Bernard Wanzek received 99.6% of the vote for the supervisor, soil conservation district, Stutsman County Conservation County. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Looking for a new career? Cichos said he sees roads, federal funding, employee retention and the sheriffs office storage building as primary issues with the county at this time. The main basis for the ruling was that the old 23rd was a protected majority-Hispanic districtin other words, if the 23rd was redrawn in a way to put Hispanics in a minority, a new majority-Hispanic district had to be . There are too many nice people, said Denny Ova, who served on the Stutsman County Commission since 2002. 2,646 Sq. Click here to see our current openings and apply today. The board welcomed new commissioners Jerry Berquist, and Chad Wolsky. Explain. The Stutsman County Commission recently approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and 2% step raise. Write-in candidates could occur in the Nov. 8 election as well. Masaki Ova joined The Jamestown Sun in August 2021 as a reporter. Jamestown , CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale . Attester An applicant living with a disability that prevents the individual from traveling away from the individuals home to obtain an acceptable form of identification may use an attester. Also, due to the lower oil prices, project bids came in at a much lower cost allowing county funds to be used on additional projects such as County Road 40 from Spiritwood to Barnes County. "Something needs to be done," he said. We all worked together. Positive. Commissioner Chad Wolsky was absent from the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4. The JSDC board approved the application for Buffalo Grill with members Mayor Dwaine Heinrich and Mark Klose, Stutsman County Commission chair, opposed. 7 Beds. Chances are youll find it here. 2,598 cast a no vote. Infrastructure is one topic in the presidential race, and maybe well see something materialize out of that. The questions and answers follow. Commissioners Joan Morris and Steve Cichos said a letter should be sent to notify the city of Medina that the county will not pay for the rental of a ramp. He said he served on boards that the city and county share responsibility for such as the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board of Directors. Candidates answered five written questions posed by the Sun and were limited to 175-word answers for each question. Presentation will cease all education operations in Aberdeen after the spring and summer 2023 sessions. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. He said it was difficult to have a balance between the work that needs to be accomplished to keep basic services operational and how to pay for it. Heinrich said he had concerns about the application for Buffalo Grill had because a current employee is looking to get an internship working as an assistant manager. Presentation will cease all education operations in Aberdeen after the spring and summer 2023 sessions. The estimated cost for the project is not to exceed. Port: Who knew our public libraries were such dens of iniquity? I worked to bring national flood insurance to Stutsman County, I worked to keep the All Vets Club running, I worked on the Buddy Bench project, I set up the Parents Awareness Prevention Center advocating against bullying, and presently Im working as president of the Frontier Village Association, to mention a few. Snow removal to begin Jan. 18 in downtown business district in Jamestown, Jamestown school board honors Haut's 'outstanding' service, Winter weather advisory issued for Stutsman, Wells, Kidder, Logan, Foster, LaMoure counties, First look at 'dirty details' of South Dakota's Medicaid expansion plan, North Dakota legislative budget writers adopt early revenue forecast, New Lt. Gov. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Morris and Joe Rector, James River Valley Library System director, presented information on the costs of operating the Stutsman County Library as a separate entity to the library board at its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11. "That doesn't mean it is a level of service that I recommend. The other top write-in candidates were Nellie Degen, 47; Robin Iszler, 15, and David Schwartz, 14. Located in the southeast portion of the state, the county was organized in 1873. Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser, who received 98.9% of the vote. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Comparing wages divided by full-time employees, the library system is 11th. It isnt just always me, its a group effort but we found ways to be more efficient to make our dollars go further.. He reiterated what he said in June after the primary election that while the county received some ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, its still taxpayers money so I feel we have to do our due diligence on spending that properly.. The canvassing board will meet to certify the election results at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the commission room at the Stutsman County Courthouse. Share this article . Klose: I continue to believe that our efforts in economic development are critical. Jan. 17JAMESTOWN The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board of Directors approved on Tuesday, Jan. 17, four applications for its Internship Reimbursement Program but some board members . 1,248 Sq. The property is located at 409 and 415 5thAve NE, Jamestown, ND. JAMESTOWN - The Stutsman County Commission unanimously approved on Tuesday, Nov. 1, a bid for a new generator for the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center. You don't have to worry about dust. Some board members say changes might be needed to the program. The Stutsman County Courthouse is located at 511 Second Avenue Southeast, Jamestown. It's a safety issue.". For initiated statutory measure 2 for legalization, production, processing, sale, and possession of Cannabis, 3,788 cast a no vote with 2,924 voting yes. No, its not, but if the county and the city of Jamestown want to move forward with economic development projects, I think its really important that we not only find companies and businesses willing to be here but we got to find ways for the people that would be employed by those companies to be able to have a place to live, Bergquist said. The Calendar publishes public events, meetings and fundraisers in The Jamestown Sun free. Board member Rod Johnson said the applicant's internship position for the Buffalo Grill generally does not fit the student's area of study. 3 Beds. Precinct 471250 (PDF) In Morris' budget, it shows four bookmobile routes per month using 32 hours versus six routes using 45 hours. Ramone Gumke was elected to the City Council in 2010 when he was 29 years old and served two terms before he was elected to the county commission in 2018. Gumke said he ran for county commission because he was familiar with Stutsman County as a past employee. Snow removal to begin Jan. 18 in downtown business district in Jamestown, Jamestown school board honors Haut's 'outstanding' service, JSDC board approves four applications for Internship Reimbursement Program, First look at 'dirty details' of South Dakota's Medicaid expansion plan, North Dakota legislative budget writers adopt early revenue forecast, New Lt. Gov. Greshik: I intend to be open minded and take suggestions from anyone who has one to give. Sample ballots are available for every election. Connie Ova, CEO of JSDC and director of SEPA, said Tuesday, Nov. 15, a consensus of a group of people, including those representing businesses in the SEPA industrial park, thought Stutsman County Road 62 needs to be upgraded. Reach her at 701-952-8449 or ksteiner@jamestownsun.com. Homes similar to 737 Mill St are listed between $73K to $94K at an average of $105 per square foot. Always occupied.Owner keeps this building rented and in good repair. Presentation will cease all education operations in Aberdeen after the spring and summer 2023 sessions. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73071262. Mark Klose remains the commission chairman, and Steve Chicos is vice chairman. Schwartz: If there is one reason why voters should choose me I would say because of the experience I have gained from six years on the commission. Bergquist said Wednesday he would run for the commission after the write-in votes were tabulated. We probably need to go ahead with this one (Buffalo Grill application) and address the program going forward if someone can be a repeat or not, he said. She reports on business, government and community topics in the Jamestown area. 6 showed: 4 ayes, 1 nay, 0 absent. Occupants of the Courthouse include the Auditor and Tax Director's Office, Recorder's Office, Treasurer's Office, State's Attorney Office, Information Technology, District Court and Juvenile Court. Degen: I really would like to be given the opportunity to serve the people as a county commissioner. The building houses the Jamestown Police Department, Municipal Court, Stutsman County Sheriffs Office, North Dakota Highway Patrol, Veterans Services, Emergency Management, Communications Center/9-1-1 and Correctional Center. Bergquist said the Jamestown City Council already approved an emergency declaration for the city of Jamestown experiencing multiple heavy snowfall events that lasted several weeks while the recovery period is still ongoing. Stutsman County States Attorney Fritz Fremgen, who garnered 98.7% of the vote. Game Warden Kule Thats going to be a continuous battle as costs keep increasing, he said. John M. Steiner / The Jamestown Sun file photo. Jul. The JSDC board unanimously approved the applications for Orn Dentistry, Tax Forward and First Community Credit Union but a discussion was held on the application for Buffalo Grill on whether or not it met the requirements of the Internship Reimbursement Program and if any changes need to be made to the program. He said a cost estimate will be developed to upgrade County Road 62 as well as other roads. Morris said the notification will give the city of Medina two years to prepare for the next election. In other business, the county commission heard a report from Jessica Algonge, Stutsman County auditor/chief operating officer, about the expenses for the general election in November. It is not any kind of official statement.". We can only hope the situation will reverse and funding will flow again. Recently several additional road projects were submitted to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for repaving such as County Roads 39, 67 North and 44. On the application for the funds, it says the local support helps the regional council disseminate information, promote south-central North Dakota, coordinate regional efforts, communicate with legislators and the congressional delegation and to gather and share data for local officials, residents and businesses. Rector said it costs a little more to operate the library system as a joint entity because it needs to "benefit the group." The equipment is shared with Richland County's dispatch center. Bergquist will join incumbent Steve Cichos and Chad Wolsky on the ballot on Nov. 8. If the funding is at about $782,400 from the city and about $172,300 from the county, the library system would receive about $307,000 over the state average per capita from the city and $400 below the state average per capita from the county, according to Morris' research. Precinct 471290 (PDF) JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) - The Stutsman County commission met yesterday. In a lot of ways at the county, it is easier because you arent dealing with utilities.. . Bergquist served as the Stutsman County emergency manager for 32 years before retiring in 2021. He majored in communications at the University of Jamestown, N.D. Patients admitted to Parkview A 3 percent cap was put on all departments to help address this. January 17, 2023 06:06 AM. 64,033Sqft Lot. Greshik: Road maintenance and elderly housing, these two issues need our extreme focus. Cichos also noted roads and federal funding as issues too. Negative. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. 4. Mark Klose, county commission chair, said he enjoyed working with Gumke and Ova and both have become his friends. While most wages and benefits are ruled by state and county guidelines, we have to choose the best we can get within those limits. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. The oil impact money was very much appreciated and enabled us to make many improvements to our road system. Chad Wolsky and Jerry Bergquist were elected to the Stutsman County Commission in the November general election. Wentland said Titan Machinery has a program where it allows tractors to be used at no cost to the county and in turn sells the equipment as demos. * Forget the typical suit and tie 9-5 office environment. The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions. Employers may be eligible for half the payroll cost to be reimbursed. We see that you have javascript disabled. Were working right now closely with department heads on their wish list as to what they may need in their respective departments as to how that funding should be disseminated, Cichos said. Top sources. The agreement extends five years from the effective date, which is . Tuesday, Jan. 17. Attend In-Person at Commissioners' Hearing Room located 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or Remote via Zoom. Fifteen of the top 20 in the cost per person were libraries that served a population of about 8,000 or lower. Some board members say changes might be needed to the program. Bergquist was the only write-in candidate to meet that threshold, with 313 votes. Mark T. 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