Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Oct 15

CSi Weather…

HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING…INCLUDES STUTSMAN COUNTY.

* TIMING…WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

* WINDS…SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS…MOTORISTS…ESPECIALLY THOSE IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.
INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS ROOFTOPS AND POWER LINES MAY BECOME
DAMAGED. THOSE WORKING ON ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS ROOFTOPS AND TOWERS WILL BE AT RISK DUE TO THE VERY STRONG WINDS. ANY FIRES WILL SPREAD RAPIDLY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH…AND OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR HIGHER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
Forecast

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS
IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. WINDY…COOLER. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 55 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY. WINDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH.
CHANCE OF SHOWERS 60 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. VERY WINDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE EVENING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW SHOWERS IN THE MORNING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 50. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS IN THE MORNING…THEN CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

 

 Jamestown, ND (KCSiT.V. News Oct 15, 2012)  — The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was called out just before 6-p.m. Monday, to a reported tractor  fire, at the intersection of 93rd Avenue  and 28th Street Southeast.

The Jamestown Rural fire fighters  were also called out about 3:25 p.m. Monday to a reported  field fire  near the intersection of 52nd Street and 76th Avenue Southeast,  16 miles south and six miles west of Jamestown.

No additional information on either fire call, Monday evening.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session on Monday (Oct 15, 2012) at 4-p.m., at City Hall. All members were present.

The City Council considered bids received for construction of Water & Sewer District #12-61 & 12-31, that were opened at 2-p.m., Monday at City Hall, for the Titan Machinery water and sewer project.

City Attorney Ken Dalsted said one bid was irregular, however the council in the past has accepted bids that were in the improper envelope concerning the bond, and license.

The City Council voted to accept the bid, providing all other documents are in order in the back packet.

That bid was from Utility Systems of America, in the amount of $1,371,164.

Travis Dillman, from Interstate Engineering said seven bids were received.

He said the low bid was from Ryan Contracting, from Elko, Minnesota.

He added there was a possible mistake in the bid, which he felt was not an issue in awarding the bid for $817,000.

Mayor Andersen said the Council needed more information was need, before the bid was awarded, and the bid award was tabled.

The City Council then entered into closed, Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with the City Attorney relative to territorial service claims by Stutsman Rural Water District.

The session was to determine negotiation strategies for dealing with claims by Stutsman Rural Water that Jamestown was expanding its water service into territory Stutsman Rural Water has rights to serve, in the area of the Titan facility under construction near Jamestown Regional Medical Center..

Those present at the Executive Session, were all City Council members, the City Attorney, City Administrator, and the City Engineer. The City recorded the conversation during the meeting, which lasted one hour.

Following the Executive Session, the City Council reconvened in Open Session.

Mayor Andersen said the city received the requested materials from the Stutsman Rural Water District.

The City Council voted to have the City Attorney examine the materials, and the meet with the Stutsman Rural Water District Board, to further discuss the issues.

The open portion of the meeting was shown live on CSi 67, followed by replays.

 

ND (KCSi-T.V. News)– The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Oct 15, 2012) at 5-p.m., at City Hall.  Commissioner Nielson was not present.

The Extra Mile Day Proclamation was read. It proclaimed the community members going the extra mile in community spirit. It was further proclaimed that November 1, 2012 is Extra Mile Day in Valley City.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items included:

Approving a Parade application and Block Off Street request from the Chamber of Commerce for the Christmas Parade on Nov. 30, 2012.

 

Public Forum: No one spoke.

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District Nos. 94 and 99.  Seal Coat and Patching District.

No one appeared at the hearing.

 Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission approved the Special Assessments.

 

Ordinances:

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning a tract of Land located at 221 13th Street Southwest from A Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial. (legal description of A TRACT OF LAND, 9.42 ACRES IN THE N1/2 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT (28), TOWNSHIP ONE HUNDRED FORTY (140), RANGE FIFTY-EIGHT (58), LESS R/W.)

 

Commissioners approved the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance extending the city extraterritorial boundary to 1 mile.

 

Also approved was the First Reading of Ordinance creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant where structures were removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.

 

Resolutions:

The City Commission, approved a Resolution which approves the deadline for submitting agenda items for the commission meetings by 5 pm the Wednesday prior to the regular commission meeting.

 

New Business:

City Commissioners discussed  with Valley Recycling, for  the city to subsidize the operation.

It was stated, that a third of the revenue, comes from the City of Valley City.

The business representatives suggested the dollars come from a monthly fee on residents water bills. $4 a month for residential customers, and $6 for businesses.

They said the proposal would be taken in steps to accomplish, and initially getting a new collection truck.

Mayor Werkhoven said a utility other than water should be looked at for a charge, based on recent costs, and upcoming water main projects.

Commissioner Luke suggested the fee be placed on the monthly garbage collection fee, which Commissioner Pedersen agreed with.

City Commissioner Pedersen said any contract should be on an annual basis, due to the volatility of the recycling market.

The recycler accepts most types of plastic, office paper and cardboard.

A representative of the Nearly New store said the business is working with the recycler.

At Monday’s meeting, the City Commission Mayor Werkhoven suggested further discussions, which the Commission agreed to.

 

Next under discussion was the Option to Purchase land between the City and Valley City Parks & Recreation, in the amount of $4,000.

City Administrator Schelkoph said the property is located at the corner of 9^th Street and 5^th Avenue, adjacent to Charlie Brown Field.

The City Commission approved the purchase, unanimously.

 

A Gaming Site Authorization for North Dakota Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc./Dakota Valley Fowlers at the Eagles Club was approved.

 

The City Commission, approved the Design Engineering Contract for Kadrmas Lee & Jackson for the 2013 Seal Coat and Mill and Overlay in the amount of $33,000.00.

The bids would go out in January of 2013 and opened in February.

 

Approved was the Design Engineering Contract for Kadrmas Lee & Jackson for the 2013 for street reconstruction on 9th Street Northeast and 12th Street Northeast, in the amount of $48,500.00.

 

Also approved was the Design Engineering Contract for Kadrmas Lee & Jackson for the 2013 for new street construction in Prairie View Addition, 10th Street Northwest, Hyland Park Addition, and Hill Side Addition in the amount of $35,500.00.

A Public Information meeting will be held on each of the projects.

　

City Administrator Schelkoph’s Report:

He introduced Chad Peterson of KLJ.

Peterson said, the first phase of the 9th Avenue Northwest Paving Improvement Project is about 85% complete.

Weather permitting, the project may be completed in about two weeks, with the road ready for traffic about October 27, 2012.

The final phase of construction of the 9th Avenue Paving Reconstruction Project could start in late April or early May, 2013.

He pointed out that weather permitting other projects should be completed soon.

Schelkopf then said bids were awarded to an outside contractor to assist in demolishing flood buyout homes purchased by the city.

He said asbestos abatement responsibility has been laid out by the city to the demolishing contractor.

He said some properties may also have fuel tanks, not in view, that were previously in use, which needs to be addressed, before demolition.

He also said the City’s Employee Policy and Procedures manual is being updated.

With the auditorium sale, Schelkoph said November 15, 2012 is the last day to submit proposals to the city, for re-purposing the building, which will be approved by the city before the auction, which is expected by November 19, 2012.

 

He added a new policy will be developed on those behind in paying their utility bills, to bring payments up to date, and to address delinquencies.

 

City Updates & Commission Comments:

City Attorney Russell Myhre said, with the bidding process, for the purchase of flood buyout homes, all proper procedurres have been followed and the lowest bid was accepted in all cases.

City Administrator Avis Richter said absentee ballots may be filled out.

Absentee Ballots for the City Advisory vote is at City Hall.

The absentee ballots for the General Election are at the Barnes County Courthouse.

On election day Valley City residents will vote at their regular precincts, for both the advisory vote and the General Election.

Police Chief Fred Thompson told the commissioners that he favor dropping the escorting of funerals, due to potential liability issues concerning any traffic accident that might occur.

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

 

Jamestownwn, ND  (KCSi-T.V. News )  —  The Jamestown Lions Club will hold it’s 24^th Annual Buffalo Feed, on Wednesday (Oct 17, 2012) from 4:30-7:30-p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jamestown.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, spokesperson Dwaine Heinrich said,

the menu consists of roast bison and all the trimmings including mashed potatoes, corn,

ice cream, and a choice of beverage.

This year about 6,500 pounds of bison meat is ready to serve.

He says since the start of the buffalo feed, the Jamestown Lions Clubs has served about

15,000 individuals.

Heinrich added that the Jamestown Lions Club supports the international, and local eye sight programs, including providing eyeglasses in conjunction with local eye doctors at no charge, for those qualifying, without other means to pay for glasses, or with no insurance coverage, on a limited basis.

The Jamestown Lions Club also supports the North Dakota Eye Bank, local boy scouts and girl scouts, and the Buffalo Village, and North Dakota Buffalo Foundation.

He pointed out that the Jamestown Lions Club will soon start a tree planting project, in Jamestown at the former BMX track, near Jamestown Reservoir.

Tickets for the buffalo feed are $15 for adults, or two for $25, and will be available at the door, of contact Mitzi Hager, at Unison Bank, in Jamestown. Pre-schools will be admitted free.

 

  LITCHVILLE, N.D. (AP) – A weekend tractor fire in southeastern
North Dakota’s Barnes County killed an 87-year-old rural Litchville
man.
     Sheriff Randy McClaflin SAYS  Wesley Ten Pas was
burning a slough Saturday when the flames grew out of control and
burned the tractor he was driving.
     Ten Pas was taken to a Minneapolis burn hospital, where he died.

 

 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The police force on the University of
North Dakota campus has a new chief.
     Monday was the first day on the job for Eric Plummer. He takes
over for the retired Duane Czapiewski (chuh-PEHS’-kee), who served
more than three decades at UND.
     Plummer most recently was the police chief at Southern Arkansas
University.
     Plummer was to be sworn in during a Monday afternoon ceremony,
but it was postponed because UND’s vice president for finance and
operations – Plummer’s boss – could not attend.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Democratic U.S. Senate
candidate Heidi Heitkamp says she’s raised $3.7 million so far for
her Senate campaign.
     In a statement Monday, Heitkamp said she’s raised $1.6 million
during the last three months alone.
     The campaign of Republican rival Rick Berg did not respond
immediately Monday to requests for fundraising information. Monday
is the deadline for filing new Federal Election Commission
disclosure reports.
     Berg’s campaign has been outspending Heitkamp. His most recent
report showed he’d raised almost $4 million through June.
     Republican U.S. House candidate Kevin Cramer reported his
fundraising has topped $1 million. His FEC disclosure filing says
Cramer raised $476,000 in the last three months alone.
     Democrat Pam Gulleson’s fundraising information for the last
three months wasn’t immediately available. She has previously
reported raising $630,000 through June.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A western North Dakota legislator says the
state’s increased oil production shouldn’t all be exported.
     Dickinson state Rep. Shirley Meyer is supporting a proposed tax
break for oil refining. It would exempt oil from North Dakota’s 6.5
percent extraction tax if the oil is processed at a North Dakota
refinery.
     Meyer says the idea will promote more refinery development. She
says although North Dakota is now the nation’s No. 2 oil producer,
the emphasis is on exporting the oil instead of encouraging
refinery construction here.
     North Dakota is now producing an average of more than 700,000
barrels of oil each day. There’s only one North Dakota refinery –
the Tesoro refinery near Mandan. It can process about 68,000
barrels a day.

     
     WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota oil patch city of
Williston is on track to set another record for building permits.
     At the end of September, the city Building Department had
approved 856 permits totaling nearly $288 million in construction.
That’s on pace to break last year’s record of 929 permits totaling
nearly $358 million.
     Office manager Kelly Aberle says it “gets overwhelming at times.”
     The department has seven workers, up from three employees three
years ago. Officials plan to add more staff, but space in the
office is running out.
     Williams County also is seeing a boom in construction. Building
inspector Jim Horton says more inspectors are needed, but finding
housing for them is a problem.

 

In world and national news…

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) – A hospital official in central
England says a 14-year-old Pakistani girl “has a chance of making
a good recovery.”

The girl (Malala Yousufzai) was flown to England Monday from Pakistan, where she had been shot in the head by the Taliban a week ago in retaliation for her activism promoting the education of girls.

The Taliban have threatened to target her again because she promoted “Western thinking.”
     
     WASHINGTON (AP) – The group responsible for the attack on the
U.S. consulate in Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador may find
itself targeted by U.S. special operations strike forces.

According to administration officials, the strike forces are on standby, and
drones have been moved into the skies above Africa, ready to hit
militant targets in the event that the group with al-Qaida links
can be located.

But the officials say it’s still not clear if the retaliation would be worth angering governments in the region.
     
     NEW YORK (AP) – The nation’s number-three cellphone company,
Sprint, has sold a controlling stake to Japan’s Softbank for just
over $20 billion.

The deal puts Sprint Nextel into position as a strong competitor to Verizon Wireless and AT&T, the two market leaders in the U.S. But it doesn’t solve all of Sprint’s underlying problems.

Sprint’s merger with Nextel in 2005 quickly turned sour,
leaving Sprint with the cost of running two incompatible networks.
     
     WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle
Obama say they both plan to vote early.

The first lady says on Twitter that she dropped her absentee ballot in the mail Monday, telling her followers: “I couldn’t wait for Election Day.”

The president replied in a tweet that he intends to vote early in
person in his home state of Illinois on Oct. 25 – three days after
the final presidential debate.
     
     NEW YORK (AP) – Pizza Hut says if someone in the audience at
Tuesday  night’s presidential debate asks the candidates if they
prefer sausage or pepperoni, the company will go ahead and pay what
it offered — a pizza a week for 30 years, or a check for $15,600.

But amid criticism that the company is making a mockery of the
presidential election process, Pizza Hut is moving the contest
online, where a contestant will be randomly selected — with no
need to question the candidates.