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.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Rain likely after midnight. Lows in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent,
.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy. Rain likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph
shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent in the Jametown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 50 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Rain with snow. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY…Cloudy. Chance of rain possibly mixed with snow in the
morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid
40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain in the
evening. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY…Cloudy. Slight chance of rain possibly mixed with snow
in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday looks to be the warmest day this week, with highs mainly
in the 60s to low 70s.
Tuesday night, precipitation developing
Temperatures should be warm enough for all rain Tuesday night.
Behind a cold front, widespread precipitation across the area Thursday
afternoon into Friday afternoon. Surface temperatures look warm
enough for mainly rain Thursday afternoon, changing to a rain/snow
mix or all snow Thursday night.
Another round of widespread precipitation appears possible Sunday
into Monday. Again rain during the day and snow at night is the
favored scenario.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police informs the public of a high risk sex offender who is living in the Jamestown city limits.
Christopher Martin Peters resides at 102 4th Avenue Southwest, Jamestown, ND
Peters is a 28 year old white male, six feet five inches tall weighing 270 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.
He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.
Offense: Possession of material, sex conducted by a minor. Peters had over 100 images of naked pre-pubescent girls on file in his phone.
Conviction: May 2017, in Barnes County District Court.
Disposition: 24 months, 123 days credit, two years supervised probation, concurrent.
Offense: Gross sexual imposition, when he was 12 years old involving a five year old female.
Conviction date: October 2002 in Cass County Juvenile Court.
Dispostion: One year DJS.
Peters is currently on probation with North Dakota Probation and Parole, and is currently on GPS Monitoring.
Peters is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentenced imposed by the courts.
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 Christopher Martin Peters 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
Meanwhile high risk sex offender 40 year old Larry Gant, has moved to the Buffalo Motel, 1530 6th Ave. SW, room 35.
He is described as a black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 177 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
Gant has been assigned a high-risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee, Office of the Attorney General.
He was convicted of aggravated rape of a developmentally disabled teenager in 2003 in Shelby District Court, Tenn. He is on probation with North Dakota Probation and Parole.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.
All members were present.
At the PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, City Administrator Sarah Hellekson said the General Fund Budget increased by seven percent, and levies increased by 1.3 percent.
From the audience Dean Hafner said, his residence is located in the City of Jamestown, but he doesn’t receive city services, adding that the tax increase is too high for 2019. He said he put his residence up for sale due to the total tax increases from all entities, on his tax bill of over eight percent.
James Blaha said the same concerning his tax increases.
Karen Schumacher added that the tax increase will have an affect on small businesses such as hers.
Then the SECOND READING: of the Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, was approved.
The SECOND READING of an Ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, was approved.
In other discussions
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Karen Schumacher told of a rain event when the storm sewer water flooded her business, at 802 13th Street Northeast, 25 years ago.
She said in the ensuing years the city has not addressed the flooding problem
She said previous city engineers had not acted on her complaint.
She added that the business’ insurance won’t cover the damage and she referred the matter to the city.
Mayor Heinruch said the City staff will look into the issue.
A Presentation was made of North Dakota Governor Burgum’s Main Street Mobilizer Award for Jamestown’s Get Fit & Explore Initiative, by Central Valley Health District.
Robin Iszler spoke and presented the award to the city, on behalf of North Dakota Governor Burgum’s Main Street Mobilizer Award for Jamestown’s Get Fit & Explore Initiative by Central Valley Health .
The Mobilizer Award recognizes community efforts in creating convenient, inviting and multimodal transportation options for residents and visitors
One of three local efforts addressing health issues such as obesity, this Jamestown project will increase physical activity by adding educational components and fun interaction to one of the local recreational paths. By making it convenient and more entertaining to use the trail, the community hopes to increase the number of people biking, walking and using other forms of active transportation.
The Main Street Awards are a collaborative effort of the Office of the Governor, the North Dakota Department of Commerce and the North Dakota League of Cities. A selection committee made up of the collaborating agencies and partners judged the entries to make final awards.
Additional details of award categories can be found at https://www.mainstreetnd.com/awards.
BIDS: No bids were received.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:
Item “A” was removed by City Attorney Leo Ryan who asked for clarification. a Resolution to approve a license fee for radio antennas on city-owned, maintained or operated water towers, in the amount of $1,500 per year beginning January 1, 2019, with an escalator of five percent beginning January 1, 2020, and reserving other considerations for individual leases.
The Ordinance was amended to the amount on a per year, per antenna, basis, and passed.
REGULAR AGENDA:
RESOLUTION:
The City Council approved the tabled request from Sprint Spectrum L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, to place three (3) additional radio antennas on the City’s 12th Ave NE Water Tower near the University of Jamestown.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None were presented.
ORDINANCES:
The FIRST READING, of an Ordinace, concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Jamestown Original, Block 31, E100’ of Lot 16 & 17, and E100’ of S20’ of Lot 18, from M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District). The property is located at 124 3rd Avenue SE. The property is a former church to be converted into another use.
APPOINTMENTS: None were made.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Council Member Steele reported that Jamestown Regional Airport Manager Sam Seafeldt has resigned to accept employment elsewhere.
He added that Seafedt’s successor is being sought.
Council Member Buchanan said the Jamestown Police Department’s, Police Academy has begun.
Council Member Brubakken said the recent Open Houses were held concerning curbside/alley garbage, and recycling collections. He said a city committee this month will address any recommendations.
Mayor Heinrich said the city was faced with no other options than to increase property taxes to balance the budget. He added that finances in the future is likely to have more issues.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The City Council directed the City Administrator to notify the County that the City of Jamestown should be exempt from the County Library Levy as the City maintains its own library levy
It also directed the City Administrator to certify the tax levies to the County for the fiscal period January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.
The City Council approved the request for Change Order No. 2, to Burski Excavating, on Cell 4 Liner and Cell 2/3 Partial Final Cover, for a net increase in the contract price of $6,700.00.
Darrell Hourbuckle of Interstate Engineer said the Change Order stems from a replacement of equipment, a panel, that had been damaged, that was installed in 1992.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminded residents, 65 and older, and disabled individuals about a program available to ease the property tax burden.
He said the Homestead Tax Credit Act allows, under income guidelines, or those disabled to get tax breaks. He said to call the city tax assessors office at City Hall, or the county tax office for information and applications. He pointed out that recent figures show that only about $63,000 in property tax savings has been issued to eligible residents in Jamestown.
On another note, Mayor Heinrich said residents turned out for the two recent Open Houses regarding the proposed changes in alley vs. curbside residential garbage pick up.
He has recently been in contact with city officials in Brookings, South Dakota, and how the city has address similar garbage and recycling pick up issues.
He added that the City Council Public Works Committee later this month will receive recommendations from the city’s solid waste officials and possible committee recommendations, on possible changes, to pass on to the city council.
Any recommended changes stem from larger garbage, and recycling trucks in negotiating alleys, based on size and access to the alleys, and overhead power lines and trees, along with buildings close to alleys, affecting both garbage and recycling trucks.
He pointed out that the 2019 state legislature will take up the “Prairie Dog, Bill,” regarding municipalities receiving dollars from the state’s oil income, for non-oil extracting counties.
He said a possible use for Jamestown, if those dollars are received, is to go toward improvements in the city’s waste water treatment plant. He said residents should contact state legislators to encourage then to pass the bill, along with candidates for the state legislature.
With the 2019 city Budget Mayor Heinrich said with the property tax increase, that the majority of the taxes collected will go toward budgeting the Jamestown Police and City Fire Departments, and the Municipal Court system.
He said the “Road Diet” transportation plan for Downtown Jamestown will be addressed again at an October committee meeting. He added that of the $3.6-million approved by the NDDOT for distribution for Jamestown, $2.4 million, will go toward new traffic lights.
Jamestown— CarFit is coming to Jamestown to offer area drivers to see how their cars ‘fit’ them.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Rehabilitation department is holding a CarFit event on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church.
During CarFit, JRMC occupational therapists and trained technicians will go through each vehicle with its owner and adjust seating, mirror and steering wheel placements. Information will also be provided on how to enhance each driver’s safety and mobility. Each appointment takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
JRMC Occupational Therapist, Leann Ripplinger, invites all to attend the event, including new drivers and experienced drivers.
Ripplinger says, “CarFit provides a great learning opportunity for drivers of all ages to learn some very helpful tips and drive away with insights to help optimize their safety and comfort in their vehicle. It’s easy, practical information that everyone can appreciate.”
Experienced drivers are often safe drivers, as they are more likely to wear seatbelts and less likely to speed or drink and drive. They are more likely, however, to be easily injured during a crash, stressing the importance of proper car adjustments.
CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Thank you to JRMC CarFit sponsors including Atonement Lutheran Church, Handy Bar Inc., Jamestown High School, Newman Signs, Northwest Tire and Wilhelm’s.
Learn more about CarFit, occupational therapy and rehabilitation, visit www.jrmcnd.com/rehabilitation.
Schedule a CarFit appointment direct: (701) 952-4800 or e-mail info@jrmcnd.com.
About Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2017, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” as well as a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.” For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota government officials are searching for a new chief people officer to lead the state’s restructured division of human resources.
Cheri Schoenfish will step down from the chief people officer role on Thursday, the Bismarck Tribune reported. Schoenfish had taken a civic leave of absence from Microsoft in Fargo to serve as the state’s first CPO.
The position within the state’s Office of Management and Budget was created a year ago during Gov. Doug Burgum’s efforts to reorganize the government.
Schoenfish said she’s frequently asked what the job entails, though the position is common in large organizations.
“I have no idea what the chief people person does,” said Republican Rep. Bob Martinson.
Schoenfish had few interactions with state lawmakers because her service didn’t overlap with a legislative session.
The chief people officer works with cabinet officials and state agencies on employee development and initiatives. Schoenfish collaborated with state agencies to avoid the duplication of human resources duties.
She focused on identifying ways to attract workers while managing tight budgets and high numbers of retirement-eligible employees.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota is going ahead with requiring residents to provide a street address in order to vote on Election Day, even though some American Indian tribes have argued in federal court that they sometimes aren’t assigned on reservations.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger’s office notified the state’s five tribes by email late Friday of North Dakota voter ID requirements. The email said obtaining a residential street address is a quick and no-cost process that can be done by notifying 911 coordinators in any of North Dakota’s 53 counties.
A file containing a downloadable poster was attached to the email.
“The effort is to educate people who vote and how to comply with the law,” Deputy Secretary of State Jim Silrum said Monday.
Elections officials sent the email Friday hours after lawyers representing a group of Native Americans appealed their lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying new voter ID requirements in place in North Dakota will lead to confusion during the upcoming election.
The emergency appeal from the tribal members came days after a federal appeals court ended an injunction in the case. The injunction would have required the state to accept forms of identification and supporting documents that included a current mailing address, such as a post office box, instead of requiring a current street address.
Street addresses aren’t always assigned on Native American reservations, so members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa sued the state, alleging its ID requirements discriminated against Native Americans. A district court judge agreed in April.
American Indians tend to vote for Democrats and their vote is especially important this year, as Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is in a close race with Republican Kevin Cramer that could help determine control of the Senate. Census data show American Indians make up only about 5 percent of North Dakota’s population but tribal members’ strong support for Heitkamp played a big role in her election to the U.S. Senate in 2012 by fewer than 3,000 votes.
North Dakota has required voters to provide ID since 2004. Voters without an ID were allowed to sign an affidavit attesting to their eligibility to vote, but the Legislature removed that provision in 2013 shortly after Heitkamp’s win. The GOP-controlled Legislature has said Heitkamp’s victory had no bearing on the legislation.
In sports…
Chicago (AP) Lorenzo Cain hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, Christian Yelich collected three more hits and the Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central title by downing the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Monday in a high-stakes tiebreaker game.
Milwaukee trailed Chicago by as many as five games in September, but it pushed the season to an extra day with a furious finish and then used its deep lineup and bullpen to outlast the playoff-tested Cubs. Orlando Arcia, batting in the eighth slot, had a career-high four hits, and Josh Hader closed out another dominant relief performance for the Brew Crew.
It’s the first NL Central title for Milwaukee since its previous postseason appearance in 2011. Cain and company will enjoy home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs, beginning with Game 1 of their division series Thursday.
The Brewers’ eighth straight win also dumps Chicago into Tuesday night’s NL wild-card game. The Cubs will host the loser of Monday’s second tiebreaker between Colorado and the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.
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