{"id":149898,"date":"2018-07-25T07:19:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T12:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=149898"},"modified":"2018-07-25T14:41:52","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T19:41:52","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-jul-25-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=149898","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – July 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

.REST OF TODAY… A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon in the Valley City area.\u00a0 Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds<\/p>\n

around 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds<\/p>\n

10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest<\/p>\n

winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around<\/p>\n

5 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and<\/p>\n

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n

showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 60.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n

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A chance of showers\/thunderstorms Friday night, along with a<\/p>\n

gradual warm up by late weekend into next week. High temps should<\/p>\n

be back near 80 by Sunday and into the mid 80s by Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Meeting in Special Session Tuesday evening, the Jamestown Public School Board voted 9-0\u00a0 to approve \u00a0a $34 million referendum to be put before voters in a \u00a0special election slated for September 25th<\/sup> at the Jamestown Civic Center.<\/p>\n

Voters previously rejected a $19 million referendum,\u00a0 and last evening Jamestown School Superintendent Rob Lech said, it will be up to the school district to disseminate the information to the public before the vote takes place.<\/p>\n

The package includes \u00a0a number infrastructure updates, as established over the past year a half by the Citizens Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n

Board member Robert Toso said \u00a0many want to see the football field remain at Washington Elementary School, rather than move it to the high school field area.<\/p>\n

He added that voters should consider all options in the plan, and the big picture on how it will benefit all schools.<\/p>\n

Board member Diane Hanson added the Transition House is also a contentious issue.<\/p>\n

Board member Jennifer Schmidt said that many individuals have told her that they were looking forward to the improvements.<\/p>\n

School officials ask that those with questions on the project to contact Jamestown Public School\u2019s or E-Mail \u00a0Lech at Robert.Lech@k12.nd.us.<\/p>\n

The meeting was recorded by CSi 10 The Replay Channel with showings starting Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council, as the city budget committee met for the third time on Tuesday afternoon, at City Hall.<\/p>\n

All members were present.<\/p>\n

City Administrator Sarah Hellekson presented Draft Three.<\/p>\n

She said three utility funds amounts \u00a0have been transferred into the General Fund in the amount of $900,000.<\/p>\n

There is a 5.9 percent increase in the mill rate due to increased property valuations.<\/p>\n

Proposed is 15-20 percent in most licenses including initial and renewal contractor licenses.<\/p>\n

With the Civic Center revenue, it was stated that the National Guard Armory will remain the same.<\/p>\n

Additional dollars are proposed for an additional city fire fighter, plus benefits.<\/p>\n

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said the department is short by eight fire fighters, and additional retirements are in the offing.<\/p>\n

He said fire fighter safety gear continues to be needed.<\/p>\n

Equipment depreciation was noted, not including fire trucks, not allowed under state law.<\/p>\n

Police Chief Edinger suggests repairing radios instead of purchasing if replacement parts are available, to hold down costs.<\/p>\n

Municipal Court budget will not be adjusted.<\/p>\n

The Central Valley Health District budget will not be adjusted.<\/p>\n

Other preliminary budgets discussed were:\u00a0 Engineering, including consulting engineering costs.<\/p>\n

Inspections Department, Forestry Department, City Hall, General Administration.<\/p>\n

With Street Department budget, discussion was held on clearing snow after a four inch snow fall, instead of the current policy of after a two inch snowfall, to save expenditures, however no changes were made.<\/p>\n

Ms. Hellekson said the present 2019 deficit is at $530,000.\u00a0 An increase of 11 mills is needed to offset the deficit.<\/p>\n

With city employee salary increases, Deputy City Auditor, Jay Sveum said there has been extensive turnovers, which in the long haul costs the city money, with training costs.<\/p>\n

He noted the high costs of recruitment.<\/p>\n

Mayor Heinrich said to help offset the General Fund deficit, the budget may need to include an increase in the mill levy.<\/p>\n

Council Members Steele, and Phillips said the city will receive $500,000 less in state funds.<\/p>\n

Due to a new state law which requires submittal by August 10th, earlier than past years.\u00a0\u00a0 The budget can be decreased but not increased from the submittal.<\/p>\n

The budget then needs to be approved by the August 6, 2019 City Council meeting, to meet the August 10th<\/sup> deadline.<\/p>\n

A copy of the entire Preliminary Budget Draft is available at City Hall.<\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2019s meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown,\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committee met Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE BUSINESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The committee considered the preliminary draft budget figures, including deficit spending cost cutting, and increasing the mill levy to offset the $530,000 deficit.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends an 11 mill increase in the 2019, which was approved unanimously an increase of 14 percent\u00a0 in the Jamestown general fund tax.<\/p>\n

An 11-mill increase on a residential home owners city property tax bill would be an increase of $49.50 on a home appraised at $100.000,\u00a0 a 4.5 percent increase in the total property tax bill.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends an 11 mill increase in the 2019, which was approved unanimously.<\/p>\n

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Considered was the State of North Dakota Office of State Court Administrator\u2019s request to recommend approval of the Amended Contract for Transfer of Municipal Court Cases to District Court \u2013 Transfer for Jury Trial Only.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends, approval.<\/p>\n

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Recommended is approval of \u00a0the authorization for the sale and conveyance of Lots 6 & 7 of Block 1, I-94 Business Park Addition to Jamestown, to BT OH, LLC of Atlanta, GA for $137,650.00 and to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute all necessary instruments regarding the sale and conveyance including the sales agreement and Business Incentive Agreement between the City, UPS, Inc., and BT OH, LLC.<\/p>\n

INFORMATIONAL: A Public Hearing on August 6, 2018, to consider authorization of a City Certification of Significant Community Support for the submission of a Community Facilities application on behalf of the Jamestown Rural Fire District to the USDA-Rural Development for construction of a New Fire Hall.<\/p>\n

James River Library System Director Joe Rector said the Alfred Dickey Public foundation has been repaired, in the renovation process.<\/p>\n

The concrete floor in the lower level has been re-poured, along with repairs to the roof, new LED lighting, new front doors, updated drainage tile, new signs, along with painting, and recarpeting.<\/p>\n

He added the renovation costs have increased from $500,000 to $600,000, with the project to be completed by August this year.<\/p>\n

Funding has come from a 15% USDA grant, along the local contributions, savings, funds from the Jamestown Community Fund, Friends of the Library, and on-going local fundraising.<\/p>\n

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BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE BUSINESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Considered was approving the special use permit application and fee for Compassion Care Centers operating as Dispensaries and\/or Manufacturing facilities. \u00a0Zoning Administrator, Jamison Veil recommends a $4,000 application fee to cover administrative costs.\u00a0 Jamestown\u2019s application process will open in January in 2019, with a dispensary open in June of 2019.<\/p>\n

He pointed out staff needed to prepare paperwork to present to the city council.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving as written, on a 4-1 vote.<\/p>\n

Informational: <\/strong>Application for appointment to serve as a member of the Planning Commission has been received from Delores Rath for a five year term to expire August 2023.<\/p>\n

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CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE BUSINESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

No agenda items at this time.<\/p>\n

Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund presented the committee with 2019 budget information, approved by the tourism board.<\/p>\n

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The meeting was shown live on CSI Cable 67, followed by replays.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The groundbreaking for the Jamestown Airport Business Park is rescheduled for Thursday July 26, at 2-p.m.<\/p>\n

The staging area is on \u00a0Hwy 20 and 17th\u00a0\u00a0 Street.<\/sup><\/p>\n

Where the large equipment is located.<\/p>\n

2-p.m.\u00a0 Welcome<\/p>\n

2:10-p.m.\u00a0 JSDC President<\/p>\n

2:25-p.m.\u00a0 Jamestown Regional Airport<\/p>\n

2:35-p.m. Groundbreaking<\/p>\n

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Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has selected six cities to receive transportation funding through a new Urban Grant Program (UGP). The cities selected to receive the urban grant include: Jamestown, West Fargo, Mandan, Valley City, Dickinson and Bismarck.<\/p>\n

A total of $9.3 million will be awarded to the six cities for projects in 2019 and 2020. The program focuses on transportation improvements to directly support a community\u2019s urban core and central business district. It is also intended to compliment other programs administered by other state agencies.<\/p>\n

The recipients have until Aug. 15 to accept the grant. A total of 17 projects were submitted for the program, and recipients were selected by an advisory committee which consisted of representatives from the NDDOT, Department of Commerce, Bank of North Dakota, League of Cities and Metropolitan Planning Organization. If any of the cities turn down the grant, those funds will then be offered to another city.<\/p>\n

Urban Grant Program objectives include: preserving existing assets; ensuring safety of all users of the transportation system; improvement of multi-modal transportation options such as walking, bicycling and public transit; supporting economically sustainable growth; lessening the need for outward expansion of community transportation infrastructure; and enhancing the economic vitality of the area by providing transportation assets.<\/p>\n

Urban projects selected to receive grant funding include:<\/strong><\/p>\n