Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jan 20

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…CLOUDY. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.THURSDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 20 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS 15 TO
20. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR ZERO. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 20. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO
20. HIGHS IN THE 20S TO LOWER 30S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE MID 20S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 10.
HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.

WARMING TEMPERATURES FOR
THE END OF THIS WEEK.
ON THURSDAY…HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE A BIT COOLER WHILE
CHANCES FOR SNOW SPREAD ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA,  WITH TEMPERATURES STARTING TO
WARM ON FRIDAY PARTICULARLY OVER THE WEST.
BY SATURDAY EXPECT THE WHOLE AREA TO BE QUITE MILD WITH MOST
LOCATIONS PUSHING INTO THE 30S…POSSIBLY A FEW 40S IN THE FAR
SOUTHWEST.

THE WARMING TREND WILL BE SHORT LIVED…THOUGH…AS A
COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA LATE SATURDAY. THIS WILL BRING MODEST CHANCES FOR SNOW SATURDAY EVENING INTO SUNDAY ALONG WITH CLOSER TO AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR SUNDAY. NEAR TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO LINGER INTO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK.

 

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police reports that at about 9-a.m., on Wednesday, an officer was called to a Northeast Jamestown location, responding to a report of a theft, and damaged property to a detached garage located off the alley.

When Sgt Bob Schlenvogt was interviewing the victim, the suspect returned to the scene and threatened harm with a table leg as a weapon.

Schlenvogt drew his sidearm at which time the suspect dropped the table leg, and was restrained without resistance, as other officers came to assist at the scene.

The location of the incident and names have not been released at this time.

The suspect was arrested and charges are pending, and could include theft of property, and charges stemming from the alleged damage of property, as the investigation continues.

 

(CSi)  20 year old Roddy  Gentzkow, Jr., of LaMoure, was given a $50,000 surety appearance bond or a $5,000 dollar cash bond, at his Wednesday court appearance.   He posted bail out of the Barnes County jail.

Gentzkow will be under house arrest and cannot consume alcohol.

Authorities say Gentzkow drove his truck off the road and hit a tree at 3:15 a.m., Friday morning, in LaMoure.

His passenger, 25-year old Joshua Dahlen of LaMoure was killed in the crash.

He also can not  have contact with the Dahlen family.

Neither man was wearing a seatbelt.

Gentzkow has two previous charges on his record for a minor possessing and consuming alcohol.

He also can not  have contact with the Dahlen family.

His next court appearance is in March.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, Civic Center & Promotion, and Police & Fire Committees met in joint session Wednesday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Brubakken was not present.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:

The committee recommends the de-obligation of Economic Incentive Funds for the CHS Project and to restore the 80/20 formula split between the City/County on Economic Development Projects as was in place prior to the CHS commitment.

The committee recommends adoption of the amended and restated Retirement Plan for the Employees of the City of Jamestown effective January 1, 2016. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said no major changes are in the Plan.

The committee recommends recognizing the Allen Staven Benefit as an other spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a Charity Local Permit with the event to be held February 7, 2016.

The committee recommends recognizing the Jamestown Bus Stop, Inc., as an other spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a Charity Local Permit with the event to be held February 21, 2016. Council Member Kourajian abstained from the vote.

The committee recommends approving the suggested selling price for City owned vacant lots for 2016.

An update was given on the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and Jamestown Park District. The item was sent to the City Council for further consideration at the February 1, 2016 meeting, after the agreement may be amended and finalized.

Mayor Andersen said the job description for the City Engineer’s position will be updated, and come before the February meeting.

Informational: Departmental and financial reports.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

No items at this time.

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

The committee reconsidered the request from the Jamestown Classic Car Club to install a banner hoist on the east wall of the Jamestown Civic Center.

Interstate Engineer provided a report on the integrity of the structure concerning hanging a banner and requirements of equipment. The mounting will sit atop a ledge, under the scoreboard, and will be operated by remote control. Two firms have provided examples from other arenas, and range in price from $1,850 and $2,200 depending on size and weight and torque requirements. Interstate Engineering will oversee the installation, by Jamestown Classic Car Club, which is constructing a prototype. Interstate Engineering is working with JCCC in the construction of the hoist.

Signage will be in place indicating the proper usage.

Civic Center Manage Pam Fosse has concerns about esthetics. She doesn’t see the banner hoist being used in other events.

The committee recommends approval of installation, pending on Fosse’s approval and oversight by Interstate Engineering.

 

The committee considered the repair / replacement of bleacher section(s) at the Civic Center. Pam Fosse said section three has motor problems, with parts being sheared off, and unusable.

Repairs are not warenteed and are costly, at $17,500, compared to replacement, estimated at $35,000. She’s requesting standard, and not cushion-back seats.

The committee recommends tabling until more quotes come in.

In the meantime the bleachers will continue to manually operated.

 

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE

The committee recommends awarding the bid for the purchase of a new side scan sonar/dual frequency tow fish, to aid in underwater searches, putting less people in the water, to Marine Sonic Technology in the amount of $40, 258, and paid for through a Homeland Security Grant.

The committee recommends redirecting a portion of forfeiture funds designated for the shooting range to be used for the purchase of external vests, which has an attachment for a camera. Chief Edinger said $12,000 would be used from the available $70,000 in the fund. Changes in uniforms are also being considered, using existing budget dollars.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Considered approval of the final project report for the Cell 3B West construction.

Interstate Engineering’s Darrell Hournbuckle said there were no liquidated damages stemming from the additional time on the project.

The committee recommends the change order, and waive liquidated damages.

 

The committee considered the replacement of the failed electronic hardware/computer equipment in the three filter panels for the 1961 and 1974 treatment bays at the Water Plant for an estimated $60,000 – $78,000.

The committee recommends declaring an emergency authorizing the repair of the controllers, as the system serves as a backup of the primary system and brings it into operation.

The committee recommends the creation of a Sewer & Water District to construct a water & sewer main in the 200 Block of 3rd Street Northwest.

Three homes in the block have an issue with the system.

Interstate Engineering has received two estimates, with a street option for construction.

The city will pay 25 percent of the cost. Special Assessments will provide the balance of the funding assessed on two homes.

The committee considered entering into an Agreement for Engineering Services with Interstate Engineering for the proposed 5th Street NE – Sanitary Sewer and Water System and Storm Sewer Improvements, near Gussner School, and the new TRAC facility.

The committee recommends entering into the agreement.

The committee recommends entering into an Agreement for Engineering Services with Interstate Engineering for the proposed 5th Street Northeast Paving Improvements.

The committee recommends entering into an annual Agreement for Long-Term Temporary Highway Closure with the NDDOT, rather than multiple times through the year.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Lisa Fair McEvers says she will seek election in November.

McEvers announced her candidacy on Wednesday.

Gov. Jack Dalrymple announced McEvers’ appointment to the state’s high court in 2013. She was seated in 2014.

The 53-year-old McEvers replaced Justice Mary Muehlen Maring, who retired with four years remaining on her 10-year term.

McEvers is a native of Minto. Prior to serving on the state Supreme Court, she was a district court judge based in Fargo.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A presidential search committee at the University of North Dakota has narrowed its list of candidates from 41 to 15.

The North Dakota University System released Friday the names of the candidates they plan to interview in person. Many of the applicants are administrators at other schools around the U.S.

The search follows the retirement of UND President Robert Kelley, who retired earlier this month after nearly seven years at the school.

Former North Dakota Gov. and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer began serving as the school’s interim president last week.  Schafer will serve until a permanent successor is named to Kelley.

The committee’s next step will be to interview the candidates in person Feb. 1 and 2 in Minneapolis.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has chosen three operations in three counties to help determine whether industrial hemp can be successfully grown in North Dakota.

Jamie and Lyle Edwards with Black Dirt Inc. in LaMoure County, David Lommen in Grand Forks County and Clarence Laub in Grant County were among 11 successful applicants for the research program. A committee determined them to have the top proposals.

Hemp produces fiber and oil and can be used in everything from clothing to food. Some North Dakota farmers hope it can become a profitable part of their operations.

Congress in 2014 allowed universities and state agriculture departments to research hemp in states that permit its cultivation. North Dakota’s research program aims to help determine how viable hemp can be in the state.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Attorneys for a Fargo hospital say a lawsuit brought by a transgender employee alleging discrimination in the workplace has no merit and should be dismissed.

Faye Seidler was born as a male and identifies herself as a female. Seidler says in a federal suit that Sanford Medical Center violated her civil rights. She is seeking unspecified damages and an order to stop the hospital from discriminating against employees who have undergone or are undergoing a gender transition.

Seidler says managers did not treat her fairly and she was wrongly denied access to the women’s locker rooms.

Hospital attorneys say in a response filed Tuesday that the company made a good-faith effort to address Seidler’s complaints and was working on giving her access to the women’s locker room before she quit.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A Minot police officer shot and killed a dog that authorities say was aggressive toward the officer.

Two officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle parked behind a bar shortly before midnight Tuesday when authorities say a German shepherd lunged at one of the officers, who shot and killed it. Neither officer was hurt.

The occupant of the vehicle was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on charges including giving false information to police and having a vicious animal.

The police department is reviewing the shooting in accordance with its policy on use of force.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A man convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the shooting death of a northwest North Dakota hobby rancher wants the state Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.

Ryan Stensaker is serving life in prison with the possibility of parole in the spring 2013 death of 58-year-old Jack Sjol (shohl). Sjol’s body was found in a garbage dump, with bullet wounds to his head, face and upper left arm.

Stensaker was convicted in December 2014 after a trial that failed to answer why Sjol was killed.

Stensaker’s attorney, Mark Blumer, told Supreme Court justices Tuesday that the state’s case was based on circumstantial evidence, and that prosecutors never presented a motive.

Prosecutor Nathan Madden said Stensaker’s conviction should be upheld. Justices will rule later.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A man accused of killing another man in Minot more than a year ago says the victim had been in an altercation with other people before he died.

Thirty-eight-year-old Anthony Campbell is on trial for murder in the September 2014 death of 25-year-old Shannon Brunelle. Brunelle was found stabbed to death in an apartment building garage where he’d been staying, and Campbell was arrested in Philadelphia after a nine-week search

Campbell testified in his own defense Tuesday. He said Brunelle had been injured the week before his death in an altercation with others. Campbell also said that while he and Brunelle visited about 36 hours before Brunelle’s death, the other people showed up in two cars and Brunelle fled.

Campbell could face life in prison if convicted.

 

NEW YORK (AP) – Is the end in sight for the stock market slump? That’s what investors are wondering, amid Wednesday’s continued selloff. At least one major investor says he expects stocks to fall a bit further. But Jack Ablin, chief investment officer of BMO Private Bank, doesn’t expect a global collapse. He says investors in recent years weren’t concerned by risk, figuring the Federal Reserve would help prop up the market. Ablin says that brought big gains in stocks, while the economy showed steady but unspectacular growth.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is asking President Barack Obama to reconsider the denial of his request for a federal disaster declaration in Flint. Snyder is comparing the city’s water crisis to a flood, saying the lead-contaminated water is a “natural catastrophe in the sense that lead contamination into water is a natural process.” The Obama administration has declared an emergency but determined the crisis did not meet the legal definition of a major disaster. Snyder says without more federal aid, the state won’t have the money to fix the entire public water system and the plumbing inside homes.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Animal health officials responding to a bird flu outbreak in southwest Indiana say crews have nearly finished killing more than 400,000 birds ordered euthanized at the 10 affected commercial poultry farms. They say the virus hasn’t been found in any other flocks since Saturday. The strain is different than the virus that led to the deaths of 48 million birds last summer.

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) – Authorities say a New York City real estate executive, who’s facing charges in a fatal crash in the Hamptons, was caught while trying to flee to South America. They say Sean Ludwick was apprehended by federal authorities in Puerto Rico — where they say he was trying to buy a boat large enough to take him to South America. He’d been free on $1 million bond after being charged with vehicular homicide and drunken driving in the crash that killed a passenger in his car. He’s now been ordered held without bail.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The final run for the current version of the SAT college entrance exam comes this weekend. Hundreds of thousands of students nationwide will sit, squirm or stress through the nearly four-hour reading, writing and math test. A revamped version of the SAT makes its debut in March. The College Board says the new SAT will focus more on what students are learning in the classroom, and on analysis by students. There also is no longer a penalty for guessing on the redesigned exam, and the essay will be optional.