Wayne Byers Show – Evening – May 2

CSi Weather….

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.  Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 40. West winds 5 to

10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast

winds around 5 mph shifting to the south around 5 mph after

midnight.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.

Lows in the mid 40s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Highs around 70.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of rain

showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.

Highs in the upper 60s.

Dry and warm conditions across all of western and central North Dakota towards the end of the work week and into the weekend. Saturday and Sunday in particular look especially warm for this time of year.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Police warns the public of  convicted sex offender, who is living within the City of Jamestown.

Robert William Lilley, Jr. resides at 2605 Circle Drive, at the North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown’s Halfway House.

He is a 23 year old American Indian male, six feet one inch tall, weighing 325 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Lilley has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office, Risk Level Committee.

 

Offense:  Sexual assault at age 16 when babysitting two young boys.  He continued to act out sexually while in residential treatment and was terminated from the program.

Conviction Date: December 2010 in Rolette County, North Dakota Juvenile Court.

Disposition:  Unknown.

Lilley is currently on GPS monitoring.

 

Lilley 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 Robert William Lilley, Jr., 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 National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown has finished the renovations open to the public from 10-a.m., to 5-p.m., Monday through Saturday, and starting Memorial Day seven days a week from 8-a.m., to 8-p.m.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Director, Illana Xinos said renovations have changed the layout Museum, adding that the 15 minute video, which will have its own viewing area, will become operational soon.

She pointed out that the video tells the story of the American Bison, the officials U.S. mammal, the history of the bison, through modern times, along with the origins of the National Buffalo Museum.

Illana added that White Cloud the albino buffalo that roamed the pasture behind the museum for many years,  and passed away a few months ago, will return home in preserved form and will be on display soon, in the museum’s largest exhibit space.  An interpretive panel will be installed that will explain the significance of the white buffalo.

The National Buffalo Museum is also organizing this year’s White Cloud Days, festivities.

New this year is a 5K run/walk which will lead off the White Cloud Days Parade on July 8, 2017.

Funds raised will go to support the Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC) which opens in August this year.

Parade entries are being accepted at the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Illana and Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund will attend an International Tourism Conference this weekend in Bismarck.

Also on our show Searle pointed out the significance of the National Buffalo Museum on tourism in Jamestown, on telling the story of the Jamestown area.

On another topic, he added that the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse will be open for summer hours through Labor Day from 10-a.m., to 5-p.m.

He pointed out that, regionally, the Peggy Lee, Midland Continental Railroad Museum in Wimbledon will host its 5^th Anniversary, on Peggy Lee’s birthday on May 26, 2017.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

Mayor Carlsrud issued an Arbor Day Proclamation for Valley City, for May 17, 2017.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

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

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,527,528.93

Raffle Permit for Ashtabula Fireworks Association, Barnes County Wildlife Federation, Valley City Trap Club

Blocking off the Street Request for Soapbox Derby on June 3, 2017 (with rain date on June 4, 2017) on North Central from 3rd Street to 8th Street

Blocking off the Street Request for VFW, DAV, Legion & Amvets on May 29, 2017 between the intersections of Central & Main and 2nd Avenue SE & Main

Renewal Application for Electrician, Plumber and Mechanical Contractor license for Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.

PUBLIC COMMENTS…No One spoke

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

No personal attacks to persons present or not

No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform

5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair

Thank you for participating in City Government.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

For liquor license transfer request for Captain’s Pub.

City Administrator Dave Shelkoph said the Fire and Police Chiefs have indicated the business is in compliance with the City Code with the requirement including electrical completed.

Following the Public Hearing City Commissioners approved the liquor license transfer request for Captain’s Pub.

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 110

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission  approved.

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 111

Following the Public Hearing the Commissioners approved.

A Public Hearing was held an  Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting a Section of an Ordinance  concerning the Zoning Map, by changing the zoning use districts as established on the zoning map. Schelkoph said a small clarification was noted and corrected due to a typo.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved the first reading of the Ordinance.

A Public Hearing was held an  Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting a Section of an Ordinance  concerning the Zoning Map, by changing the zoning use districts as established on the zoning map. Schelkoph said a small clarification was noted and corrected due to a typo.

He said this is the final step to correct zoning inaccuracies over the past -3-4- years, meeting with the public and city officials and KLJ.

Other changes in the future are likely.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved the first reading of the Ordinance.

RESOLUTIONS

The City Commission approved a Resolution Resolution to create the City’s Master Fee Schedule.

Schelkoph said the Resolution creates establishing certain fees without changing Ordinances.

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioners  approved the  Election Workers for the May 23, 2017 Special City Election

• Patty Loven
• Jenny Mueller
• Bernadette Botner
• Darlene Mueller
• Naomi Schlect
• Tweety Bellmore
• Bev Loken
• Joann Carlblom
• Deb Kohler, backup

City Commissioners approved proceeding with an estimated project cost of $68,433.98 by Precision Concrete Cutting for the 2017 Southeast Sidewalk Repair Project.  Schelkoph pointed out discussion concerning an alternative Precision to do the work.

A bid document was sent to contractors to perform the work. One bid was received…from Precision Concrete, which has equipment made specifically for the work.  The work is in compliance with ADA requirements. He said the business has saved Valley City money by using Precision Concrete.

Approved gaming site authorization for North Dakota Wildlife Federation at Valley City Eagles, 345 12th Avenue NE on April 7, 2018.

 

City Commissioners approved the annual gaming site authorization for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at Eagles, 345 12th Avenue NE; Hi-Line Hospitality LLC (City Lights), 2369 Elm Street; My Bar Valley City LLC, 240 East Main St; Main St Off Sale LLC – Tavern 94, 455 Wintershow Road; Labor Club, 214 2nd Street NE.

Approved was a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for Valley City Eagles at ND Winter Show on May 6, 2017.

Also approved is a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for City Lights at VCSU Student Union Cafeteria on May 11, 2017.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Schelkoph reminded residents to be careful driving during Citywide Cleanup with trucks moving around town.

He added the Mill Dam drop off site is for grass and leaves only, NOT for trees, or branches.

The release from Bald Hill Dam is at 1,300 cfs, and is expected to be decreased over the next few days.

He cautions residents to be careful at the river as the water is fast moving.

He added that it is unlawful for boaters to leave a wake in the river water, which leads to river bank erosion, and property damage.

He said that community meetings will be held in planning the future for Valley City.

He said the state legislature has earmarked $3-million for permanent flood control for Valley City.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:

Absentee ballots for the May 23, 2017 Special Election for City Commissioner are available at City Hall until May 22, 2017.

On May 23^rd the polls at City Hall will be open from 7-a.m. to 7-p.m.

It was requested that citizens make sure garbage can lids are secure so debris does not blow around town.

City Fire Chief Retterath reported that the city’s six emergency sirens are in working order, as tested during last week’s tornado drill.

Mayor Carlsrud said  newly formed Employees Advisory Committee recently met for the first time, which is geared to bridge communications within city departments.

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

 

 

(CSi)  The Stutsman County Road Department announces the closure of an eight -mile stretch of County Road 44, the Jackson Highway, all day, Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

Superintendent Mickey Nenow says the affected area begins nine miles north of Woodworth and for eight miles to the east. Area residents are advised to use alternate routes all day Tuesday.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The seventh year of Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at Jamestown High School is coming to a close with its final exercises on Thursday, May 4, 2017.  Approximately 103 students of the freshmen class will be participating in a disaster exercise.

Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist says, the students will act as the responders during a mock bleacher collapse scenario with JHS drama students acting as victims.  Students will utilize their newly-learned CERT skills under the direction of local emergency response agencies and school staff.  The exercise will give students a chance to practice and refine their new capabilities should they need to respond to an actual disaster or emergency event in the future.  Prior to the exercise, there will be a brief graduation ceremony with the students receiving their Teen CERT diplomas.

Due to the large amount of students participating in this year’s class, there will be two separate exercises and graduation ceremonies.  The first group starts at 9:01 a.m. with the second group following at 10:21 a.m.

What: Teen CERT Disaster Exercise
When: Thursday, May 4^th
Group 1: 9:01 a.m. – Group 2: 10:21 a.m.
Where: Jamestown High School Gym

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   On Saturday, April 22,  2017, The University of Jamestown hosted its 31^st Annual Dine and Bid Benefit Auction. This year, more than 400 individuals attended the event – a record number for UJ. The University raised $141,000 from silent and live auction items to support student scholarships.

University Executive Vice President, Polly Peteson says, “We are so thankful for the outstanding support from our community and alumni. Their dedication to our students and their education continues to amaze me year after year.”

Dine and Bid is an annual University of Jamestown dinner auction. All proceeds benefit student scholarships. This year, the theme of the event was Secret Garden. Event committee members transformed the on-campus Larson Center into a whimsical hideaway, full of greenery and other garden-themed décor. After dinner and student entertainments, guests had the opportunity to bid on more than 160 auction items.

To view photos from Dine and Bid, please visit uj.edu/?p=22910.

 

Valley City   (CSi)  Valley City State University will be testing the new boiler system on Wednesday, May 3, 2017  from 8am to 6pm.

During the testing period Valley City residents are  warned that the noise levelwill be  in excess 105 decibels. The testing is expected to be completed on or before May 10th and will not occur during the weekend.

Valley City and VCSU officials apologize for the inconvenience and appreciates the public’s patience.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state-owned Bank of North Dakota saw another year of record profits.

Profits for the country’s only state-owned bank totaled $136.2 million for 2016. Bank president Eric Hardmeyer says the 2015 high was $130.7 million.

Some of the money may go to help balance the state’s budget, which experienced a budget shortfall of about $1.4 billion. Prior to this year’s Legislative session, up to $100 million was requested to be turned over to the state to help balance the budget. It would be the first time since 2007 that profits would be utilized in that manner.

Hardmeyer says the bank is in a strong position and not concerned about the use of the profits.

This is the third consecutive year the bank had more than $100 million in profits.

 

CROSBY, N.D. (AP) — A man accused of causing a crash that killed a father and two children in North Dakota’s oil patch has been sentenced to five years behind bars.

William Koehler earlier pleaded guilty to felony manslaughter in the August crash in Divide County. Court documents say Koehler was on his cellphone when he hit the victims’ vehicle which was stopped for road construction on Highway 5.

Lesley Gunderson and his two daughters, ages 2 and 8, were killed. Gunderson’s 4-year-old son was seriously injured in the crash.

Koehler faced a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

 

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