Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jan 3

CSi Weather…

VALLEY CITY AREA…

…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY…

JAMESTOWN AREA…

…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST WEDNESDAY…

 

.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS

10 TO 20 MPH. WIND CHILL READINGS 35 BELOW TO 40 BELOW ZERO.

.WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 BELOW. WEST WINDS 5 TO

15 MPH. LOWEST WIND CHILL READINGS 36 BELOW TO 41 BELOW ZERO IN

THE MORNING.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20 BELOW. NORTHWEST

WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH. WIND CHILL READINGS 32 BELOW TO 37 BELOW ZERO.

.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 5 TO 10 BELOW.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15 BELOW.

.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 15 TO 20 BELOW.

.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 BELOW.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15 BELOW.

.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 10 TO 15.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.

.MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 10 TO 15.

.MONDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. LOWS 5 TO 10.

.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. HIGHS 15 TO 20.

 

WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF COLD, ARCTIC AIR WILL RESULT IN OVERNIGHT

LOWS IN THE TEENS BELOW ZERO WITH WIND CHILL VALUES OF 25 BELOW TO

40 BELOW FROM WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THERE WILL BE SOME

RECOVERY IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS, HOWEVER WIND CHILLS WILL

REMAIN 15 BELOW TO 25 BELOW DURING THIS RECOVERY.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire about 4-p.m., on Tuesday in the 300 block of First Avenue South.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the damage was to the car’s driver seat and door.

The most probable cause was smoking materials.

No injuries with two city fire units and 29 fire fighters on the scene about 15 minutes.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police warns Jamestown residents of a convicted sex offender who has changed his Jamestown address.

Rico Harland has been assigned high risk assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee, of the Office of the North Dakota Attorney General.

Harland is now living at 1610 Business Loop East No. 4, Jamestown, ND

He is a 25 year old white male 5-feet-4-inches tall weighing 105 pounds with Brown eyes and Brown hair.

He presently has no vehicle.

Offense: convict of Gross Sexual Imposition involving a 14 year old female, on more than one occassion.

Conviction Date: July 2013,  in Towner County, ND  District Court.

Disposition: 8-years, 3 years suspended, 214 days credit, 10 years supervised probation.

Offense:  Convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition.  When he was 17 years old involving a 13 year old female.

Conviction Date: March 2009, in Towner County Juvenile Court.

Disposition: Custody of DIS.

Harland is currently on probation with ND Probation and Parole.

He is on GPS Monitoring.

Harland is not wanted by police, at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Rico Harland are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Tuesday at City Hall.  All members were present.

No Items were discussed separately on the Consent Agenda.

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

Approved the submittal to the NDDOT of the 2017 Statewide Transportation

Improvement Plan (STIP) and to consider the inclusion of the following projects as contained in the Land Use and Transportation Plan:

• 17th Street Southwest I-94 Overpass Project
• 12th Avenue East Railroad Grade Separation Project

COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE PRESENTED:

ORDINANCES:

A FIRST READING of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Article III, Chapter 15, of the City Code pertaining to the Fire Protection Code.

The City council approved A SECOND READING: of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Sections of the City Code pertaining to the Building Code and Plumbing Code.

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: No one spoke.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT: No reports were given.

OTHER BUSINESS:

A Resolution was approved for a rate adjustments for the Water, Wastewater, Sanitation and Solid Waste Disposal fees, to be effective January 1, 2017.

The City Council considered the Health Club Credit program as part of the City’s Blue Cross Bule Shield Group Health Insurance Plan, effect January 1, 2017.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said the plan is for city employees who meet minimum participation and receive a $20 benefit..

He said the IRS now consider the $20 per month income, instead of a benefit and is now taxed.

The City Council voted unanimously to discontinue the program.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen says plans are moving forward for the construction of the new roadway between Menards, and Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Mayor Andersen said, the Memo of Understanding between all property owners along the way, The Anne Carlsen Center, John Correll, and Liechty Associates has finished with negotiations, for the road’s right of way.

She added that the legal process is continuing, as the platting and annexation of the land will go before the Jamestown City Planning Commission for a recommendation.

Following that, she said, it’s expected that bids for construction will be advertised at the end of February this year, and bids awarded by March of this year, and construction this summer.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday Evening at City Hall.

All members were present.

Two new Valley City Police officers took the Peace Officers Oath….Christopher Olson, and Jason Runge.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

Approved Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Approved Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,361,437.86

Approved Master Heat Installer license for Ace Plumbing

Approved a Raffle Permit for the Valley City Baseball Association

PUBLIC FORUM

Lloyd Nelson requested information concerning questions he had.

Mayor Carlsrud said the questions have previously been answered and on record.

Carlsrud asked Nelson to leave the podium, which he did without resistance.

Nelson said he wanted his comments/questions at this meeting to be made public.

The Mayor said the public is asked to come to City Hall to ask questions.

ORDINANCES

First reading of an Ordinance to Rezone of E 35’ of Lot 3 Block 1 of Northern Pacific East 3rd Addition from I-1 to R-4

First reading of Ordinance Amending Title 14, Motor Vehicles for the City of Valley City, North Dakota, with minor language changes.

RESOLUTION

Approved a Resolution, accepting Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Cost of Paving Improvement District No. 113.

NEW BUSINESS

Approved A Gaming Site Authorization for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl, Inc. at Valley City Eagles Club 2192.

The City Commission approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 322 9th Avenue NE for the appraised value of $157,000. Commissioner Pedersen said the appraisal was slightly higher than expected.

The City Commissioners approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 847 2nd St NE for the appraised value of $117,000.

Commissioners approved the Preliminary & Design Engineering Agreement for Milling, Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay & Incidentals on 7th Street SE in an amount not to exceed $19,500.

Mayor Carlsrud said in response to Lloyd Nelson that there is a formal process to appear and comment at City Commission meetings, in advance of the meetings.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph commented on the two recent snow storms and subsequent snow removal.  He expressed his gratitude to the street crews working over the two holiday storms periods.

He added that with the State Legislature in session, he made be called to testify in Committee.

He said those parked on Snow Emergency Routes during the time of snow removal, will have their vehicles towed.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath said to make sure fire hydrants, and gas meters are cleared of snow.

Commissioner Ross commented that over the last quarter, only 15 power outages were reported in the city, a very low number.

Commissioner Magnuson also pointed out the street crews snow clearing work during the past two storms.

Mayor Carlsrud reminded residents that the city has many miles of streets to clear of snow.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68, followed by replays.

Bismarck  (CSi)   In his first State of the State address, Governor Doug Burgum on Tuesday said the state’s revenue challenge presents an opportunity to reinvent state government and embrace technology to hold down costs and build an economy and workforce for the 21^st century.

“These powerful technological forces are fueling an underlying change in our economy and will challenge all of our existing approaches, systems and institutions,” Burgum said. “Harnessing these forces can lead to lower costs and better outcomes in health care, education and infrastructure. And these areas are some of the biggest cost drivers of our state budget.”

 

The budget proposal presented to lawmakers by Gov. Jack Dalrymple before he left office last month would reduce general fund spending by about $1.2 billion in the 2017-19 biennium, which Burgum called “a great start.”

 

“But given the revenue uncertainty, we must dig deeper,” Burgum said. “Right now is the time to right-size government.”

Burgum said he and the Legislature share many of the same goals, most notably the desire to balance the budget and fund priorities without raising taxes.

“When I took office 19 days ago, I challenged our cabinet members to spend less time defending institutions and more time reinventing them. They’re responding with enthusiasm for this quest,” he said.

 

The governor called for zero-based budgeting starting in the next full budget cycle in order to focus spending on areas with the highest returns. He said the state needs to examine its revenue forecasting system to more accurately reflect the impacts of volatile price swings in the agriculture and energy sectors, and also needs to establish an approach to revenue risk management, including consideration of the use of conservative hedging policies when market conditions warrant.

 

The current era of abundant food, energy and information requires a rethinking of existing institutions, Burgum said. His administration will take a hard look at state agencies and find efficiencies and savings through cross-cutting initiatives.

 

Burgum also advocated for a shift away from the state’s property tax buydown program and for long-term property tax reform by reducing the cost of local government.

 

His Main Street Initiative will focus on utilizing existing infrastructure to its fullest potential to reduce costs and create vibrant, healthy cities, he said. As part of that effort, Burgum said he and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford will partner with mayors and other city leaders from across the state to ensure they have the tools, programs and empowerment they need for smart, healthy growth.

 

Dakota Access Pipeline

Burgum spoke of impending damage to the environment and potential danger to protesters and first responders if Dakota Access Pipeline opponents don’t vacate the main camp in southern Morton County before a likely flood hits in March.

The unauthorized camp sits in a floodplain on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land at the confluence of the Missouri and Cannonball rivers. Burgum said vacating the camp and cleaning up the abandoned cars, illegal structures and human waste from months of occupation will be a costly and time-consuming effort that will require coordination from tribal, county, state and federal agencies.

“Chairman Dave Archambault from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has repeatedly asked for the remaining protesters to leave. We unequivocally support him in this request,” Burgum said.

 

Burgum pledged a fresh start in relations with all tribal nations in North Dakota, noting his administration will begin meeting with leaders of each tribe this week, including at a luncheon Wednesday as part of the inauguration celebration events.

 

“Our goal is to understand each tribe’s individual issues and circumstances so that we may move forward together toward greater mutual respect, harmony and prosperity,” he said.

 

At the same time, the governor assured residents affected by the dispute that maintaining the rule of law in North Dakota is still the priority.

 

“Peaceful protest is a protected right of all Americans,” Burgum said. “However, protesters must respect private property rights, court orders and law enforcement personnel. Acts of vandalism, harassment and trespass are not a part of North Dakota’s character and will not be tolerated.”

 

Education

With nearly all of the world’s information now available for free online, Burgum said educators, parents, businesses, community organizations and legislators must all play a role in transforming the education system.

 

It’s not enough for students to do well on traditional measures, Burgum said. The challenge is how to equip them with the skills and mindsets they need to be creative problem solvers, effective communicators and informed, responsible citizens who are strong collaborators.

“We can’t prepare our kids for the 21^st century using a 19^th-century model,” he said.

 

Addiction treatment

As drug addiction and overdoses take their toll on North Dakota families, Burgum said the state must start treating addiction differently. Sixty-one people died in North Dakota in 2015 from overdoses, and more than $260 million was spent in the past decade on new jails at the city, county and state levels, he noted.

 

“Many of those in our system are there because of crimes rooted in addiction. Jail time without rehab is not a cure for addiction,” Burgum said. “We need to start treating addiction like the chronic disease that it is. By moving resources upstream, we will save lives and save money.”

 

To continue that conversation, the governor and First Lady Kathryn Burgum are hosting a free service breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Radisson in Bismarck to focus on a collaborative approach to addiction.

 

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minnesotan has won North Dakota’s poker championship for the first time.

Jon Wurden, of Fischer, Minnesota, won the North Dakota State Texas Hold ’em Championship over the weekend. He outlasted more than 1,000 other players and won $30,000.

The state poker tournament is modeled after the annual World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. It’s been held every year since 2004. Wurden is the tournament’s first winner from Minnesota.

The title usually goes to a North Dakotan — only three other champions through the years have been from out of state, two from Canada and one from California.

 

In sports…

 

Class B Basketball Polls

1. Four Winds-Minnewaukan (13) 4-0 13 1
2. North Star 4-0 92 7
3. Dickinson Trinity 5-1 81 2
4. Shiloh Christian 4-1 79 6
5. Thompson 4-1 56 4

6T. Hillsboro-CV 4-1 498 5

6T. Northern Cass 4-1 49 3

8. Linton-HMB 4-0 45 NR
9. St. John 4-0 39 NR
10. Carrington 5-0 33 NR

Others receiving votes: Milnor-North Sargent (4-0), Minot Ryan (2-1), Grafton (4-1), New Rockford-Sheyenne (5-2), Des Lacs-Burlington (2-2), Hankinson (6-1), Beulah (3-1).

Girls

Team W-L Pts LW

1. North Star (8) 9-0 120 1
2. Park River-Fordville-Lankin (2) 8-0 114 2
3. Shiloh Christian (1) 6-0 102 3
4. Kindred (2) 7-0 91 5
5. Carrington 8-0 89 4
6. Grant County 8-0 58 7
7. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 7-1 47 8
8. LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 7-1 35 9
9. Fargo Oak Grove 7-1 16 NR
10. Our Redeemer’s 5-1 14 6 5-1

Others receiving votes: New Town (8-1), Rugby (8-1), Minot Ryan (4-3), Enderlin (7-1).

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan has been re-elected to serve as speaker of the House during the 115th Congress. He’s been elected to his own full term as speaker after succeeding John Boehner (BAY’-nur) in October 2015. Ryan will lead the GOP charge to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature health insurance law and cut taxes and regulation. Democrat Nancy Pelosi will serve as House minority leader.

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the first day of the new Congress, Senate Republicans have already taken a preliminary step toward repealing much of the Affordable Care Act. If the measure they’ve introduced is passed, that would allow a detailed follow-up repeal bill to get through Congress without fear of a filibuster by Senate Democrats. The measure is officially called a budget resolution. Senate debate begins this week and the House is likely to follow next week.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though House Republicans have backed away from a plan to take power away from an independent congressional ethics board, the Obama administration says it’s “rather revealing” that Republican lawmakers had been planning to take that action in the first place. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says it was an effort by Republicans to “skirt responsibility.” And he says, “That’s not draining the swamp.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says confirmation hearings for Rex Tillerson, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, will begin next week. The hearings are expected to last two days. Bob Corker says the committee will receive very soon a detailed financial disclosure statement from Tillerson, who worked at Exxon Mobil for 43 years.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for around 700 people confined in the Minnesota Sex Offender Program says they’re “really disappointed” with a federal appeals court ruling that the program is constitutional. They’re considering further appeals. A lower court decision had declared the program unconstitutional because it holds people long after they complete their prison sentences. Governor Mark Dayton is welcoming the ruling. And he says it won’t stop his efforts to improve the program, including seeking funding for less-restrictive facilities for offenders.