Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Nov. 18

CSi Weather…

THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 20. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds

5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds

5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows 15 to 20.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 10.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

 

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s top election official says an effort to recall a state legislator can’t occur now that a new redistricting map has been approved. Secretary of State Al Jaeger on Thursday announced that he rescinded the petition to recall GOP Rep. Dwight Kiefert because an election will be held in his district in less than a year. Kiefert won reelection last year. But he must run again next year to keep his seat because the redrawn legislative map adds a third incumbent. The effort to recall Kiefert was largely over his vote to expel GOP Rep. Luke Simons who was accused of sexually harassing women.

 

 

The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.

Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:

 

Thurs. Nov. 18,  2021

10:30 -a.m.

Barnes

 

New Positives:  5

Total Positives: 1997

Active: 53

Recovered:  1901

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 284

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 28

Total Positives: 4690

Active: 98

Recovered: 4491

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 316

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Drive up clinics at the Buffalo mall are being held on

– Fridays (excluding Thanksgiving weekend): Buffalo Mall from 9:00 – 11:30am
– Sundays: Buffalo Mall from 12:00 – 5:00pm

The clinics are open to anyone 12 years of age and older no appointment is needed you can preregister at https://www.ndvax.org.

For more information, please call CVHD at 252-8130.

Wednesdays:S&R Truck Plaza from 12:00 – 7:00pm

More information on Buffalo Mall Vaccination Clinics. and S&R Truck Plaza

 

 

 

Valley City (CCHD)  City County Health in Valley City announces their COVID-19 testing days and site location in Valley City.

Testing is at the REC Center at 140 4th Street Southwest.

Testing will be 12:30-2:30 Mon, Weds, and Fridays.

There are opportunities for vaccinations, both for annual influenza and for the COVID vaccine.  Call 845-8518 to make an appointment.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Board met Thursday, at the JSDC/Chamber Lower Level Conference Room.

Present, Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund,  Board Members,  President Tena Lawrence, Pam Phillips, Frank Balak, Taylor Barnes, and Paulette Ritter.

 

GRANT BOARD MEETING

Jamestown City Forester  Erik Laber  requested grant dollars for the Prairie Grass Plantings & Trees in the amount of  $3117.76 for  the  Water Plant improvement/prairie restoration/installation project, at the Jamestown Water Treatment Plant Near Jamestown Tourism Office/Frontier Village. The North Dakota Forester Service is contributing $600.47. Spokesperson at the meeting, Searle Swedlund said

The board voted to grant, $3,117.76 as requested.

 

Annual Event Grants:

Arts Center Thursday Downtown Arts Market

Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, starting July 7, 2022, The Hansen Arts Park will Host the Downtown Art Market.  It will include professional performances, artisan vendors, and community art projects.  Business Sponsorship include $12,000.

The Arts Center requested $10,000.

The board granted  $10,000.

 

The Jamestown Class Car Club requested  $1,500 for the Classic Car Club Winter Wheels Show to be held January 22, 2022, at the Jamestown Civic Center. Gloria Meikle said, the car show brings out people to see unique cars and it breaks up the winter.   Other anticipated dollars, include door intake of $8,000 to $10,000, vendor booths $500, vehicle registrations, $800 to $1,000.

The board granted $1,500.

 

Jamestown Area Chamber  Requested  $3,000 for  Buffalo Days, July 23, and 24 in Jamestown Chamber Executive, Emily Bivens said, the requested dollars are earmarked, for advertising for our community-wide celebration and partnership between many local entities including, the Jamestown Classic Car Club, Fort Seward, Jamestown Parks and Recreation, 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, Jamestown Downtown Association, The Arts Center, Jamestown Fire Department, downtown businesses, and many more. This celebration includes a parade, classic car show, mini-art hunt, pancake breakfast and much more. The Chamber does not gain financially from this event. We appreciate the support of Jamestown Tourism in helping us provide a collective advertising effort of this community celebration.

The board granted $3,000.

 

Jamestown Downtown Association requested  $1,000 for annual Rods & Hogs event for the summer of 2022 in Downtown Jamestown.

The board granted the full request of $1,000.

 

Jamestown Drag Racing Association requested  $7,500 for the Summer Event to be held dates to be determined in June, and July 2022.  Mike Trautman said, funds are being requested for advertising. In 2021, 47 percent of racing fans came from  more than 50 miles to attend.  Other funding includes $11,300 from local business sponsors, and $24,000 from  gate and entry fees.

The board granted $7,500.

 

Jamestown Rural Fire Department requested $4,000 for the Ice Fishing Tourney, to be held February 19, 2022. Travis Lemieux said the dollars would be used for marketing.

The board granted $4,000.

 

Also Thursday…

St. John’s Academy requested $3925 to fund a Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Tournament to be held at the University of Jamestown, January 22, and 23, 2022.  Jeff Traumbauer said 76 teams are expected, with eight players per team.  He said the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring T-shirts.  He said a video board will be rented for the tournament.

The board granted the full request of $3,925. Funds from the 2021 budget.

To be allocated from 2022 grant funds:

Tourism Site Staffing Grant applications were recommended, with salaries recommended by Tourism.

Hourly rates in 2021 were $11.50 per hour.

The board granted an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour for 2022 .  At Total of $40,033.

Searle Swedlund recommended a total of $6,000 for mowing at Frontier Village.

The 2022 NAIA Women’s  National Wrestling Tourney requested $10,000 in grant dollars .  University of Jamestown. Athletic Director, Sean Johnson said, 37 teams will participate, in March 2022, at the University of Jamestown Campus. He said some teams arrive in town a day or two before the tournament, and spend overnights.

The board granted the full request of $10,000.

Executive Board

Conflict of Interest: Tena Lawrence, being employed by the  University of Jamestown, declared a conflict on voting on the NAIA Women’s Wrestling Tournament to be held at UJ, which the board agreed to.

Grant Allocation Report  was presented by, Frank Balak. The board granted dollars to allow a positive balance in the funds, as explained by Searle Swedlund.

Old Business

Th board approved removing the Talking Trails Grant Application Process, and removed the Interpretive  Staff Grant Process to streamline the process.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s  Finance & Legal Committee Building, Planning & Zoning Committee Civic Center & Promotion Committee Police & Fire Committee

And Public Works Committee met in joint session Thursday afternoon at City Hall.  All members were present.

 

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

Considered was the franchise agreements for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Midcontinent Communications, Daktel Communications, and Cable Services Inc., for the right to construct, maintain, and operate within and upon, in and under, the streets, alleys, and public grounds of the city, a telecommunication system for public and private use in the city.    Two are renewals, and one new franchise are being considered.  No one from the audience spoke.  Assistant City Attorney Abby Gerioux said some of the original language was slightly changed..Midco has a three year time frame to establish the new Jamestown Service.  The Midco agreement is for five years, with three years to have their infrastructure in place.

Daktel and CSi Cable’s franchise renewals are also for a five year period.

The committee recommends the  first reading of the Ordinance will be held followed by the second reading.

 

Considered was the 2021 abatement application for 2613 HWY 281 S, 58401, hotel and storage unit properties, as the properties have been split.

The abatement request was for $325,000 the purchase price, about half the assessed valuation.  A Fargo bank did an in-house appraisal as well. City Assessor Jamison Veil explained the method to reach a decision on the abatement request, among items was the valuation.  He said the Board of Equalization has also reviewed and made a recommendation.

Veil says his office is recommending denial of the abatement request.

Mayor Heinrich asked if the committee feels he has a conflict of interest in participating in the discussion/vote being an owner storage units in Jamestown.  The committee voted to allow Heinrich to participate and vote.

The committee on Thursday recommended to send to the county the recomendation of the City Assessor.

 

INFORMATIONAL: The appointment applications for the Central Valley Health Unit and James River Valley Library System Board will be considered at the December 6, 2021, City Council meeting.  Mayor Heinrich is recommending Dr. Heidi Heim for the CVHD board, and Robert Hoekstra for the JRVLS Board.  the recommendations will be forward to the City Council for consideration.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Recommended for approval by the committee was  introducing the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the South One-Half (S ½) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 139 North, Range 64 West of the Fifth P.M., except that portion thereof presently existing as highway right of way, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-2 & Ag (General Commercial District & Agricultural District) to M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District). The property is located at 3790 Hwy 281 SE.

 

Recommending for approving was introducing the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the current Appendix C and to enact the reformatted Appendix C of the City Code of the City of Jamestown, pertaining to Zoning Regulations.  The current Ordinance has been in force since the 1960’s.

The committee discussed issuing a special use permit for Lots 5 & 6, Lubeck’s Addition. The property is located at 1512 Business Loop East (Unit A & B). Adjoining property owners have been informed, and no protests have been received.  The committee recommends moving the issue to next month’s committee meeting pending further review.

 

INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 1551, introduced by Council Member Kamlitz, to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lubeck’s Addition, Lots 5, 6, 10 & 11, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-1 (Local Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), is scheduled on the November 1, 2021, City Council agenda. The property is located at 1512 Business Loop East (Unit A & B) and 1602 Business Loop East.

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No items for discussion.

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE

No items for discussion.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The committee recommends the City Council award the quote for 2022 Chemicals for the City of Jamestown water treatment and wastewater collection and treatment.  Water Treatment Plant Superintendent , Joe Rowell recommends approving the bid of $189 per ton.

The committee recommends the City Council award the quote for 2022 Hydrocarbons for the City of Jamestown Operational Programs and Jamestown Park District Operational Programs to Vinning Oil.

Considered the 2022-2025 NDDOT Urban Roads and Urban Regional State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) list.  City Engineer, Travis Dillman presented the ranking lists, for regional roads, and urban roads.

The committee recommends approving STIP list as prioritized to the NDDOT.

The committee recommend  approving the plans and specifications for the Jamestown Civic Center Roof Removal and Replacement Project, Area B & D.

INFORMATIONAL: City Engineer highlighted the city project updates.

INFORMATIONAL: Recycling collection update.

INFORMATIONAL: Garbage collection update. Shawn O’Neill said the city disposed of 2556 tons of recycled tree grindings this year.

For more details on the meeting discussions, the meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Bismarck’s only Democrat in the Legislature won’t run for re-election next year. Sen. Erin Oban announced Thursday she won’t be seeking a third term, citing the divisive nature of current politics. Her departure opens up one of seven seats held by Senate Democrats, who have dwindled to their smallest minority in 50 years in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Her announcement comes a week after Bismarck GOP Sen. Nicole Poolman said she won’t seek reelection. Poolman said she wants to spend more time with her family but also cited an eroding civility in politics.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A 35-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder in the shooting deaths at a Fargo factory of a man and a woman who was eight months pregnant. Anthony Reese Jr., of Moorhead, Minnesota, is charged with killing 43-year-old Richard Pittman, 32-year-old April Carbone and her unborn child after an argument Wednesday at Composite America. He made his first court appearance Thursday, where a judge set his bond at $2 million and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Dec. 16. Authorities allege that Reese shot the couple after getting into an argument at the factory and being told by management to leave. Police say he later returned with a gun and opened fire.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A database of missing people in North Dakota finally has the funding to get it off the ground. The state Legislature passed a law in 2019 which created the database. And with $300,000 allocated during the recent special session, the Attorney General’s Office has the money to implement the tool. The funding comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The database will enable all law enforcement, including tribal officers, to upload information into a shared system. The general public will also have access to the database so they can assist in searches.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states suggests rising economic growth in the region, but confidence in the economy’s future continued to drop. The overall Rural Mainstreet economic index rose in November to 67.7 from October’s 66.1. Any score above 50 suggests growth. The survey’s confidence index, which reflects bank CEO expectations for the economy six months out, sank for the fifth straight month to 48.4 in November. That’s the lowest level since August of last year and down from October’s 51.8. Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.

 

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