Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr 6

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around

10 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 30s.

Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest

winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the

afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in

the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in

the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the

morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in

the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and snow in

the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms (non-severe) are forecast
late Monday afternoon through tMonday night across southern North Dakota.

Windy conditions are expected across western and central North
Dakota on Wednesday.

Bismarck  (CSi)  Governor Doug Burgum held his daily News Briefing Monday afternoon, from the state capital.

He reported the last COVID-19, information released on Monday, from Sunday reports:

Positive COVID-19 Test Results
Results listed are from the previous day.

UPDATE

Governor Burgum reported at the 3:30 p.m. News Brief  on Monday that since 11-a.m. Monday another COVID-19 death was reported, a man in his 70’s from Emmons County through community spread, with underlying health conditions.

Released Mon. Apr. 6 11-a.m.

POSITIVE TEST RESULTS

• Woman in her 20s from Burleigh County, community spread
• Woman in her 30s from Cass County, close contact
• Man in his 30s from Cass County, close contact
• Man in his 20s from Cass County, community spread
• Woman in her 20s from Cass County, close contact
• Woman in her 60s from Cass County, close contact
• Woman in her 20s from Cass County, close contact
• Man in his 30s from Cass County, community spread
• Man in his 60s from Cass County, close contact
• Man in his 40s from Cass County, under investigation
• Man in his 70s from Cass County, under investigation
• Woman in her 70s from Cass County, under investigation
• Woman in her 50s from Morton County, close contact
• Woman in her 60s from Slope County, community spread
• Woman in her 70s from Walsh County, confirmed travel
• Man in his 70s from Walsh County, possible travel
• Woman in her 30s from Ward County, community spread
• Woman in her 40s from Ward County, under investigation

Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under Investigation

 

BY THE NUMBERS

7213 – Total Tested (+426 individuals from yesterday)

6988 – Negative (+408 individuals from yesterday)

225 – Positive (+18 individuals from yesterday)

32 – Hospitalized (+1 individuals from yesterday)

19 – Currently Hospitalized (NEW data point)

74 – Recovered (+11 individual from yesterday)

4 – Deaths as of Monday afternoon

 

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

 

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

He said the North Dakota Positive test rate is at 4.2 percent compared to all tests, on Monday, at last report the Third lowest in the United State, only Alaska and Hawaii are lower.

He said of the 32 positive cases, that were hospitalized, 19 currently remain hospitalized.

He said at this time 99 percent of the state’s hospital bed capacity is available.

He urges residents to often wash hands, especially after being public places.

He also says to work from home, and continue to support local businesses.

North Dakota has issued no Executive Order concerning modifying business procedures to stores open with essential services, but urges those businesses to take precautions for employees, and customers, including face masks, and markings on the floors indicating six feet.

An Executive Order now requires those testing positive with COVID-19 to self quarantine for no less than 14 days, including those living in the household.

The next Executive Order prohibits visitation to long term care facilities (Nursing Homes) with exceptions of resident termed at end of life.

The drive thru testing locations over the weekend in on Saturday Slope County was so successful that it was over-subscribed, some were turned away.   367 samples were taken with oral swabs.

In Stark County, 368 oral swab tests were taken.

Tribal areas will targeted for additional drive thru tests, with officials in the Indian Nations.

Burgum recognizes stress among North Dakota residents, and suggest more excercising and other means to relieve stress, with information from the State Health Department, and federal officials, including counseling over the phone, The Disaster Distress Hotline.

He said business people should visit the SBA web site and fill out applicable applications for loans, or the State Commerce Department.

He pointed out that over the weekend Job Service, ND had 2237 jobless claims filed, 37,794 since March 16 this year.

He concluded by thanking the health care workers who participated in last weekend drive thru testing sites, and churches who held Palm Sunday Services by virtual means.

Jamestown   (CSi)  The next Stutsman County COVID-19 Joint Briefing will be on Tues April 7 at 2:30 pm.

Scheduled to speak are representatives from: Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Police Department, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Great Plains Housing Authority.

The meeting will be seen Live on CSi Cable 10 & 67, LiveStream at Facebook.com/TheReplayChannel, followed by replays on CSi 10.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session on Monday.

Council Members and others in attendance participated by conference call, with the audio live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.  All members were present.

Mayor Heinrich led the pledge to the flag.

PUBLIC HEARING:   No one spoke

• HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)

 

REPORTS:

Central Valley Health Annual Report was given by Administrator, Robin Iszler.

Marcia Bollinger retired at the end of March.  Kim Lee succeeds her as Director  of Nurses. Highlights included, she reported on the budget, plus opioid prevention funding. In 2019,  2720 flu shots were provided, in addition to flu shots in schools. CVHD also organizes kids safety day, the Bike Rodeo, and holds car seat education. 750 pounds of unused meds were collected and disposed of in 2019. Narcan training was also provided.

COVID-19 Response:  Some staff is working at home.  News conference will continue with community response updates.

 

 

No CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:

 

To provide more time to discuss controversial or disputed issues, the Council will consider the items on the consent agenda together at the beginning of the public meeting. These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the City Council or public requests to be heard on one of these items, the Council will remove the item from the consent agenda and consider that item individually.

 

ALL  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE APPROVED AS PRINTED.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

Approved and authorized City Administrator Sarah Hellekson to sign the NDDOT curb ramp construction agreements for improvements adjacent to City property for the Downtown Road Diet Project UGP-NHU-2-052(043)264.

 

Awarded the bid to LD Concrete for the 2020 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District 20-11, in the amount of $ 55,002.50

 

Considered was awarding the for the Main Sanitary Lift Station Engine Generator.

City Attorney Ryan said five bids were submitted, three were rejected for being unresponsive.

No Action was taken and will be considered at either the April committee or a special city council meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  None were given.

ORDINANCES:

FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 2-5.9 of the City Code pertaining to residency qualification for employees. No action was required on the First Reading.

 

SECOND READING: Concerning the following ordinances:

 

Ordinance No. 1524, to amend and re-enact Section 21-02-10 of the City Code pertaining to Classification and Disposition of Traffic Offenses; Fees; Duties of halting officer.

 

An Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to Persons Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Other Drugs or Substances Not to Operate Vehicle; Penalty.

 

An Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to Immediate Notice of Accident; Penalty.

 

An Ordinance to repeal a Section the City Code pertaining to Leaving Motor Vehicles Unattended.

 

An Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to Firearms Loaded in Vehicle.

 

An Ordinance to enact a of the City Code pertaining to Service Animal – Misrepresentation; Penalty.

 

The Second Readings were unanimously approved.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

Appointed Tex Weatherly to serve as the at-large member and Alicia Harstad to serve as the NDSU member representative on the Forestry Committee for three year terms to April 2023.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

 

Council Member Phillips said, many meetings  have been moved to teleconference due to the social distancing with limited the spread of COVID-19.

She said meetings shown on CSi 67 twice a week are getting the word out to the public on important community information, during this coronavirus emergency.

She said due to the virus the deadline to submit census have been extended to August 2020.

Council Member Brubakken stressed to help support local businesses, with drive ups and take outs, during the coronavirus emergency.

Mayor Heinrich echoed his sentiments, and stay the course of supporting business, and said with stimulus bills, for businesses to research loans and other financial incentives.

He added that he, the Mayor does not have the authority to over ride the Governor’s Executive Orders.

He pointed out that the Emergency Command Center members meet, daily and shares information.

The teleconference audio of the meeting was live on CSi 67 followed by replays.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminds the public that  the Jamestown City Council Meetings are held as scheduled, as all Council Members  participate by phone, along with the City Administrator, and City Attorney.  The state has approved those meeting do not need a physical location for the meetings, but may now also be accessed, virtually.

The Public can access the meeting by either calling 877-885-3221 and using conference code 8007228#., or watch live on CSi Cable Channel 67. The CSi feed will provide audio only of the meeting.

People wanting to submit comments to the City Council can do so by calling City Hall at 252-5900, BEFORE 3-p.m. They must provide their name, address and any information they want to provide to the council to a person rather than by leaving a message. Comments can also be submitted by email at info@Jamestownnd.gov.  Please have questions in to City Hall by 3-p.m., each day of the meeting.

On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he pointed out that small  business, being affected by social distancing, should looking into loans through the Small Business Administration.  Once the loans are received they do not have to be repaid.

Valley City  (CSi)  Monday April 6 at 5:00 PM, The City Auditor drew each candidate(s) names(s) for position on the ballot for the 2020 election.

Park Board 4 year term: 

1. Ross Powell
2. Jordyn Heck

no candidates for unexpired term ending 2022.

City Commission

1. Mike Bishop
2. Rich Gulmon

Municipal Judge

1. Thomas Bowman

To minimize group size and contact, as recommended by state and federal government officials due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16, this will be televised on CSi Cable Channel 68.

Positions on ballot to be considered:

• City Commission (2 positions)
• Park Board – 4 year term (2 positions)
• Park Board – Unexpired 4 year term ending June 30, 2022 (1 position)
• Municipal Judge (1 position)

Jamestown  (CSi)  Following the April 6, 2020, 4-p.m. filing deadline,  candidates for City Council includes:  Dan Buchanan, Brian Kamlitz, Pam Phillips, and David Schloegel. Buchanan and Phillips are running for re-election. Council member Steve Brubakken is not running for reelection in the June 9 City Elections.  Three City Council Seats are up for elections.

With the Jamestown City Parkboard, the two candidates for two open seats are, Ron Olson and Mark Ukestad, for four year terms.

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Parks & Rec Easter Egg Hunt has teamed up with the Jamestown United Way while  still holding the Easter Egg hunt while maintaining social distance.

The United Way organization will be taking “orders” from those who wish to have eggs hidden in their yard. On Saturday, April 11th, those eggs will be hidden for kids to find the next morning.

Eggs will be packed separately and with latex gloves. They’ll then be delivered and hidden by one or two people to help maintain social distancing.

A pay it forward option for those who wish to host an egg hunt in someone else’s yard.

All proceeds will go towards the United Way of Stutsman County and 99-percent of funds stay in Stutsman County.

Those interested can contact Jamestown United Way at 701-952-8929 or email jmstuway@gmail.com. Deadline to register for the event is April 8th.

Jamestown  (Chamber/DMV)  Due to the concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the Jamestown Department of Motor Vehicle Office is currently closed to the public, “But we are still working to assist you.”

Send your vehicle registration renewal to:

Jamestown Motor Vehicle
PO Box 1530
Jamestown, ND 58401

Please add $4 to each renewal. We have addressed envelopes available outside our office door for your convenience.

If you have questions, please call 701-952-0852 and leave a message.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The City of Jamestown informs individuals that the City Baler, and Recycle ND, will be closed on Friday and Saturday April 10, 11,  the Good Friday Holiday.

Bismarck  (NDDOT)  Now in effect, by  Executive Order 2020-11, an 8 ton load restriction will be added to North Dakota Highway 20 from the Junction of Stutsman County Road 42 north to the Junction of Highway 9 north of Jamestown due to road damage.

Motorists are encouraged to check the load restriction map daily as restrictions may change quickly due to weather. Statewide seasonal load restriction information is available by calling 511 or online at www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info. Load restriction email updates are also available at http://www.dot.nd.gov/roadreport/loadlimit/loadlimitinfo.asp

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Democrats on Monday filled out their ticket for the 2020 election when governor candidate Shelley Lenz selected former state lawmaker Ben Vig as her running mate for lieutenant governor. Vig is a fifth generation farmer near Sharon, in eastern North Dakota. He served in the state House of Representatives from 2006 until 2010 and was a member of agriculture, finance taxation, judiciary, legislative audit fiscal review and long term care committees. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford announced their reelection campaign in October. The GOP has held every state office in the last decade.

In sports…

Bismarck  (NDGF)   — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has revoked all fishing tournaments for April and May due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Tournament sponsors were notified of possible rescheduling options if conditions, including public safety and open calendar days, present itself.

In addition, organizers of other permitted North Dakota fishing tournaments scheduled June through October are advised of the possibility of having their permit revoked if the COVID-19 conditions persist.

 

In world and national news…

MADRID (AP) — Spain and Italy, the two European countries hardest hit by the coronavirus, are seeing an easing on their hospital emergency rooms three weeks after implementing lockdowns that paralyzed their economies and forced nearly everyone inside. Spain reported 637 new deaths Monday, the lowest toll in 13 days, for a total of over 13,000 dead. New infections were the lowest in two weeks. Britain’s outbreak appears headed in the opposite direction as the country reported more than 600 deaths Sunday and Prime Minister Boris Johnson was hospitalized overnight because of persistent symptoms after being infected last month.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — The steep rise in coronavirus deaths in New York appears to leveling off in a faint glimmer of hope in the nation’s epicenter,the governor said Monday, warning residents they must continue to adhere to social distancing and lockdown measures that have likely slowed the virus in Italy, Spain and France. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the number of new people entering hospitals daily has dropped, as have the number of critically ill patients who require ventilators. Recent data suggests the state could be at or near the peak. That’s why it’s critical to keep to the restrictions, he said, ordering schools and non-essential businesses closed until the end of the month, and lambasted New Yorkers out in parks over the weekend.

 

(AP) A new class-action lawsuit demands the release of hundreds of high-risk inmates at a federal prison in Louisiana where the coronavirus has claimed the lives of five prisoners and infected nearly two dozen others. The American Civil Liberties Union says authorities are not acting quickly enough to release medically vulnerable prisoners to home confinement. A coronavirus outbreak at the low-security facility already has killed five inmates and infected nearly two dozen others. The federal Bureau of Prisons declined to comment. The lawsuit says Attorney General William Barr’s instructions to federal prisons last week did not offer specific details or a timeline.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world Monday were jumping after some of the areas hardest hit by the coronavirus offered sparks of hope that the worst of the outbreak may be on the horizon. U.S. stocks were up about 5.5% in afternoon trading Monday after gains accelerated through the day. European and Asian markets had gains nearly as big. In another sign that investors are feeling more optimistic about the economy’s path, the 10-year Treasury yield was headed for its first gain in four days. Oil fell after a meeting between big producers about possibly cutting back on production was postponed a few days.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal report finds 3 out of 4 U.S. hospitals surveyed are already treating patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Monday’s Health and Human Services inspector general’s office report finds hospitals expect to be overwhelmed as coronavirus cases rocket toward their anticipated peak by mid-April. Investigators say individual problems such as lagging testing, supply shortages and burned-out staff are feeding off each other, creating a vicious cycle. The federal watchdog agency is worried that could create a “domino effect” that overwhelms some hospitals, as happened in Europe. A group representing for-profit hospitals says facilities also are finding COVID-19 patients take longer to recover than patients with comparable illnesses like pneumonia and flu.