Ova said he did not run for reelection because he wanted to let somebody else do the job on the commission. I think that it shows that they understand that Im dedicated to the job and want to continue.. Also serving on the Stutsman County Commission are Mark Klose and Joan. Comments are closed. TONIGHT: CLOUDY, STEADY TEMPS IN THE LOW Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.1 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1, Big Dog 95.5 Dan and Shay Ticket Giveaway, Region 3 Day 2 Results: Carrington and Linton-HMB to Play for Title, KOVC Voice of the Valley Topic Submission. There are environmental, cultural, state and federal rules that apply to all roads, making improvements much more costly and difficult to deal with. Ova said he will continue to work on the farm and help manage the cattle he has. Also serving on the Stutsman County Commission are Mark Klose and Joan Morris. We see that you have javascript disabled. The program does not include equipment like a snowblower, so the county would need to purchase that for the tractors, he said. "There are too many nice people," said Denny Ova, who served on the Stutsman County Commission since 2002. For Gumke, the decision not to run for reelection came down to how busy his life has gotten with three boys who are old enough to participate in athletics. Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve the Dollar General East Parking Lot Special Use Permit-Lots 11 and 12, Block 14, Original Jamestown, Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. We see that you have javascript disabled. * Forget the typical suit and tie 9-5 office environment. He said some students arent taught about how to deal with other people who disagree with others. Ova and Gumke attended their last meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, before Wolsky and Bergquist took over their seats. Must see adorable ranch home! Stutsman County provided 4 mills when the library system started providing joint library services, although the actual dollar amount never declined prior to the county's budget cut in 2021. With those funding levels from the city and county mill levies, the cost per person is $49.37 for each Jamestown resident and $29.93 for each county resident. Click here to see our current openings and apply today. In Morris' budget, it shows four bookmobile routes per month using 32 hours versus six routes using 45 hours. We need to help ourselves too. Masaki Ova joined The Jamestown Sun in August 2021 as a reporter. ", The James River Valley Library System Board of Directors received a letter in December that was signed by Mayor Dwaine Heinrich and Mark Klose, chair of the Stutsman County Commission, that says, "The language of the memorandum of agreement is clear, unless and until a plan for transition is developed and approved both buildings will continue to operate.". I don't have a good answer at this time as to what we can do until I know what my resources are to put forth the effort to maintain our budget. "That is what I think it will cost at a minimum for minimal service if the county is running a standalone," he said. DES MOINES The Environmental Protection Commission will review updates to Air Quality rules to adopt new and revised federal standards and three contracts with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship regarding water quality projects at its Jan. 17 meeting. Roger Haut was elected to the Jamestown Public School Board in 2012. The library system was 12th in the percent of revenue spent on wages at 42%. She reports on business, government and community topics in the Jamestown area. On Election Day, residents in Precinct 472910, located in the western part of the County, also have the opportunity to vote at the American Legion in Medina. JAMESTOWN Three candidates for Stutsman County Commission will officially be on the fall general election ballot. We are part of The Trust Project. We all worked together. For Primary and General Elections, all residents of Stutsman County can vote at the Civic Center on Election Day. 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. Board member Rod Johnson said the applicants internship position for the Buffalo Grill generally does not fit the students area of study. The equipment is shared with Richland County's dispatch center. You dont just fix a road. We could use the (Stutsman County) emergency fund, but to do that you have to have an emergency declaration, said Jerry Bergquist, county commissioner. I think one of the biggest issues is for the county to try and maintain all its current operations and do so in a fiscally sound manner, Bergquist said. On Tuesday, Cichos received 1,193 votes and Wolsky received 1,151 votes in the unofficial election results. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. 6JAMESTOWN A proposed 150-by-60-foot storage building for the Stutsman County Sheriff's Office would include five storage bays and a dispatch area with a kitchen at an estimated cost of. Reach her at 701-952-8449 or [email protected]. With state revenues to local government dropping due to a decrease in oil prices, how would you as a county commissioner address the drop in revenues in the county budget? Jessica Alonge, Stutsman County auditor/chief operating officer, said 4,552 ballots were cast on Election Day, including 307 from the polling location in Medina. The county seat, Jamestown, is located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 281. The reimbursement from the city of Jamestown is not subtracted from the total expenses. At that time the county requested participation in a state program to help cover costs of snow removal. He said Gumke brought some of the city's perspectives to the county. Craig Headland, Republican, 1,503 He said hes enjoyed his time serving the citizens of Jamestown and Stutsman County. Email. Kathy Steiner has been the editor of The Jamestown Sun since 1995. For example, the Courtenay Wind Farm coming online will add approximately $250,000 in new revenue to the county. 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. He said many of the roads were flooded and needed to be repaired. He said people were driving an extra 20 miles trying to get to work because some of the roads were so damaged. Gumke said the biggest challenge serving on the City Council was the city of Jamestown having large expenditures related to the flood in 2009. But, we also need to remember, the county is a funding source for our infrastructure. Jim Boyd, owner of Buffalo Grill, said the current employee enjoys working at the business and wants to learn the financial part of it. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73071262. Jamestown , CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale . Roll Call No. View more recently sold homes. He said the county needs to tell the local legislators that help is needed to upgrade County Road 62. All results are unofficial until canvassing takes place at a later date. Morris said she came up with an estimated budget of about $167,000 to operate the Stutsman County Library. The Stutsman County Commission approved updating 911 equipment in its communications center on Tuesday. 116 Stutsman St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 | MLS# 22228551 | Redfin Schools SOLD JAN 13, 2023 Street View See all 25 photos 116 Stutsman St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 $117,000 Sold Price 2 Beds 1 Bath 1,029 Sq Ft Recently Sold This home sold yesterday. He said economic development is good but theres a problem with lack of affordable housing. . Jim Wentland, road superintendent, requested funds to rent equipment or hire people for snow removal that was not in the budget. "Hopefully in a month and a half, two months, we will have exactly those numbers put together for them and you guys take a look at," he said. " Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. 26JAMESTOWN Stutsman County is not providing its proper share of funding to cover the James River Valley Library System's operational costs, and the library system is an estimated. For the race of State Senator District 29, results were: Terry M Wanzek, Republican, 1,711. The Stutsman County Commission declared a snow emergency on Feb. 3. Chad Wolsky and Jerry Bergquist were elected to the Stutsman County Commission in the November general election. Nov. 16JAMESTOWN The Stutsman County Commission unanimously approved encouraging the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. to form a group to review the arterial roads in the county leading to the Spiritwood Energy Park Association's industrial park. The Stutsman County Canvassing Board is expected to meet at 10 a.m. June 27 to certify the results. Ben Vig,Democratic-NPL, 401, For State Representative District 29, results were: He said he remembers hauling sand from Medina, North Dakota, to Jamestown in 2009 so sandbags could be filled. We didnt think it was the intent to get a freshman or sophomore and continue to submit these applications for reimbursement over a four-year period.. 3. Chad Wolsky, 3,783 Nearby Recently Sold Homes. The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions. 79 were here. 4752 events. We just tried to stay ahead of the game.. He said existing business committee members felt . Infrastructure is one topic in the presidential race, and maybe well see something materialize out of that. 2006. Candidates answered five written questions posed by the Sun and were limited to 175-word answers for each question. They both have great personalities, he said. That puts us way ahead of where we would have been without this one-time funding. The Stutsman County Courthouse is located at 511 Second Avenue Southeast, Jamestown. He said many smaller libraries were in the top 20 in the cost per person. Rector's estimate to operate Stutsman County Library is about $203,000. She said if the county provided 4 mills for funding, the library system would receive $163,100 over the state average from the county and receive $470,000 above the state average per capita. I will do my very best to follow through with what those any suggestions that individuals have Ill certainly be listening to them and Ill try to bring those forward the best I can to the commission, he said. In 2017, Stutsman County will receive no oil impact funding and continues to see reduced gas tax funding for maintenance of roads. Morris said she used the statewide average of $30 per person to calculate library funding. Bergquist will join incumbent Steve Cichos and Chad Wolsky on the ballot on Nov. 8. All residents may also take advantage of the Early Voting Precinct located at the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown. Although votes were cast Tuesday, June 14, for a number of write-in candidates, only one -- Jerry Bergquist - meets the criteria to be on the ballot, said Lee Ann Oliver, election specialist with the North Dakota Secretary of State office. He said he will miss interacting with all the people including those on boards and in the community he got to meet while serving on the county commission and the Jamestown City Council. Morris said she used all of Rector's numbers for expenses except for employees. 4.5 Baths. He said he is also interested in housing issues related to economic development. We have submitted claims to be considered possibly for FEMA funding, he said. Tammy Miller good for business across state, North Dakota business leaders say, Former Fargo school worker pleads guilty to sex with 14-year-old. 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. 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. I have also been involved in most all other county issues in the last six years. The Stutsman County Commission will need to get an access easement from the James River Senior Center to seek bids to sell the center's former building. Gumke said he would definitely consider running for a local government seat again if time allows it. This is a 100% commission position. January 17, 2023 06:06 AM. Bernard Wanzek received 99.6% of the vote for the supervisor, soil conservation district, Stutsman County Conservation County. Presentation will cease all education operations in Aberdeen after the spring and summer 2023 sessions. He also said he has quite a few acres of land to take care of on the farm north of Cleveland, North Dakota, as well as about 400 head of cattle he has to help take care of. She said the Stutsman County Library has about 2.4 employees for every hour that it is open to the public. He said the library system shouldn't just provide minimal service to rural residents in Stutsman County since Jamestown residents go to the county library but a majority of rural residents go to Alfred Dickey Public Library. Presentation will cease all education operations in Aberdeen after the spring and summer 2023 sessions. County Auditor/Chief Operating Officer Casey Bradley said at the commission's meeting Tuesday that Stutsman County State's Attorney Fritz Fremgen had reviewed bid documents to sell the building. Degen: The countys greatest priority is always to be fiscally responsible by making wise decisions such as keeping taxes low and expectations high. Stutsman County has sufficient funding for scheduled maintenance for the next several years. Wolsky farms near Kensal, lives in Jamestown and owns Wolsky Contracting, an excavating business. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Any candidate winning in that election would have to simply be among the top vote-getters, Oliver said. Explain. Our roads cannot be neglected until bigger government comes to our rescue. The Courtenay Wind Farm will encompass 21,000 acres with 100 wind turbines generating a . 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. The JSDC board approved the application for Buffalo Grill with members Mayor Dwaine Heinrich and Mark Klose, Stutsman County Commission chair, opposed. We want to make sure that this wasnt just helping to pay for part-time jobs.. Stutsman Alerts 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. Top sources. 1 - 21 of 21 Homes $529,500. Candidates answered five written questions posed by the Sun and were limited to 175-word answers for each question. There wasnt anything else you could do. In 2021, the library system ranked fifth in the state in per capita local revenue or local revenue per person at $43.74. Using numbers from 2021, Rector also showed a comparison of full-time employees between libraries that have at least four full-time workers which include Fargo Public, Bismarck Veterans Memorial, Grand Forks Public, West Fargo Public, Dickinson Area Public, Williston Community, Morton Mandan Public, Valley City Barnes County Public, Ward County Public, Carnegie Regional and McKenzie County Public libraries. The county may also need to use reserves in the short term to balance our budget. Jim Wentland, road superintendent, requested funds to rent equipment or hire people for snow removal that was not in the budget. "That doesn't mean it is a level of service that I recommend. Chances are youll find it here. Positive. There are too many nice people, said Denny Ova, who served on the Stutsman County Commission since 2002. Mark Klose: In comparing budget years 2016 and 2017, we have experienced a decrease in state aid (our share of state sales tax revenue) by $542,962, highway aid revenue (our share of gas tax revenue) by $473,640 and the loss of oil impact funding for roads (one-time allocation) of $3,741,405. Are there ways the county can stabilize funding sources for road improvements? Klose: I continue to believe that our efforts in economic development are critical. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Charles Linderman, Democratic-NPL, 491, In the race for Stutsman County Commissioner, results were: The Civic Center is located at 212 3rd Ave NE in Jamestown. She also proposes having four bookmobile routes year-round versus having six routes during the school year and three rural routes during the summer months. Some board members say changes might be needed to the program. You realize you dont always get your way.. "You got to put money toward things that are going to be benefitting the whole. 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 . Steven J. Cichos, 3,925 I will work hard for the good people in Stutsman County. 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. These will be subject to funding when available through federal and state funds. 14 West St, Hadley, MA 01035 is a lot/land. "But we know that Federal Emergency Management Agency has tightened . The group will also specifically look at Stutsman County Road 62, which is the road off of exit 269 from Interstate 94. The Law Enforcement Center is located at 205 Sixth Street Southeast, Jamestown. Comparing wages divided by full-time employees, the library system is 11th. vassing board showed the following commissioners .elected: Michael Murphy, first district Jno. The agreement extends five years from the effective date, which is . "I as a county commissioner really want to be a part of the consolidated group, but I'm facing a lot of questions as far as what are our expenses if we are a standalone (entity)," she said. Write-in, 112. County Commissioners; Specific County Department; Find. 6 showed: 4 ayes, 1 nay, 0 absent. For the race of State Senator District 29, results were: Alonge said the total election expenses were more than $22,700. Gumke said he ran for county commission because he was familiar with Stutsman County as a past employee. $200,000 Last Sold Price. They are open-minded individuals.. Still cant find it? I am a doer.. Incumbents Mark Klose and David Schwartz are being challenged by Nellie Degen and Timothy Greshik. The Jamestown Regional Airport had 11,203 paid passenger boardings in 2022. Streams will be active a few minutes before each meeting is scheduled to start, generally 3:30 PM Central. He said existing business committee members felt that it was a continuation of a summer job and not really an internship. JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Newsdakota.com) 41% of eligible voters in Stutsman County cast a ballot in the 2022 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Homes similar to 737 Mill St are listed between $73K to $94K at an average of $105 per square foot. Whenever we had a chance whoever could help, we would fill trailers full of sandbags, he said. The city of Jamestown provides 15 mills to the library system while Stutsman County provides 2.05 mills. 7 Beds. Search law firms at FindLaw. 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