Alonge said the total election expenses were more than $22,700. Precinct 471250 (PDF) Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. "I as a county commissioner really want to be a part of the consolidated group, but I'm facing a lot of questions as far as what are our expenses if we are a standalone (entity)," she said. Cichos, who was elected in 2018, said employee hiring, retention, pay and benefits are among top issues for the county commission. I just appreciate everybody that came out to vote, and I just think I bring a unique perspective to the county," he said. I really do believe that even though the county commission cant be the total answer to housing they can be part of the answer and Im hoping that the commission along with the other organizations involved with housing can come up with some solutions to find affordable places for people to live so that were not hampering the economic development part of what we want to try to do, Bergquist said. The group will also specifically look at Stutsman County Road 62, which is the road off of exit 269 from Interstate 94. Bergquist served as the Stutsman County emergency manager for 32 years before retiring in 2021. Morris said Mark Klose, chairman of the Stutsman County Commission, asked her to distribute information about the costs to operate the county library. "You don't have to worry about the traffic. JAMESTOWN Three candidates for Stutsman County Commission will officially be on the fall general election ballot. They need as many write-in votes as they would have needed signatures on a petition to actually get on the ballot, she said. He said he remembers hauling sand from Medina, North Dakota, to Jamestown in 2009 so sandbags could be filled. Ben Vig,Democratic-NPL, 401. She said state legislators have already asked her if the county commission would fund the last 12 miles of gravel on Stutsman County Road 62. 2,598 cast a no vote. In other business, the JSDC board unanimously approved the South Central Dakota Regional Council dues for 2023 at more than $36,400 with a 63-37 city-county split. Snow removal to begin Jan. 18 in downtown business district in Jamestown, Jamestown school board honors Haut's 'outstanding' service, JSDC board approves four applications for Internship Reimbursement Program, First look at 'dirty details' of South Dakota's Medicaid expansion plan, North Dakota legislative budget writers adopt early revenue forecast, New Lt. Gov. He said the county needs to tell the local legislators that help is needed to upgrade County Road 62. "You got to put money toward things that are going to be benefitting the whole. Mark T. Klose, Commission Chairman (Pictured: Front Left) Mark Klose: In comparing budget years 2016 and 2017, we have experienced a decrease in state aid (our share of state sales tax revenue) by $542,962, highway aid revenue (our share of gas tax revenue) by $473,640 and the loss of oil impact funding for roads (one-time allocation) of $3,741,405. Theres some discussion that this is free money, you know, from the federal government but however, I still look at it that its taxpayers money one way or the other so we have to be, I think, diligent on how we spend that money.. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Start Sleeping With Soap In Your Bed Tonight. "When you have a small population and you are spreading good service around, the price per capita goes up," he said. I believe that I can continue to work constructively to obtain positive results for the citizens of Stutsman County. He reiterated what he said in June after the primary election that while the county received some ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, its still taxpayers money so I feel we have to do our due diligence on spending that properly.. Masaki Ova joined The Jamestown Sun in August 2021 as a reporter. Weve got roads to maintain, weve got services to provide whether it be corrections or law enforcement, weve got all these similar situations to the city and we carry out some functions that the city doesnt, he said. And only where it is absolutely necessary, use the county reserves. Jessica Alonge, Stutsman County auditor/chief . Overall, I believe we are very competitive in our wages and benefits. Positive. He said the roads were in very bad shape when he first started in 2002. Roger Haut was elected to the Jamestown Public School Board in 2012. Share this article . For the race of State Senator District 29, results were: The other top write-in candidates were Nellie Degen, 47; Robin Iszler, 15, and David Schwartz, 14. JAMESTOWN The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board of Directors approved on Tuesday, Jan. 17, four applications for its Internship Reimbursement Program but some board members said changes to the program might be needed. Jerry Bergquist, 4,355 Deaf Resources Qualified Interpreter List. Incumbent Steve Cichos was reelected and newcomers Chad Wolsky and Jerry Bergquist were elected to four-year terms in unofficial election results on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Jan. 14JAMESTOWN It is cheaper for the city of Jamestown and Stutsman County to operate separate libraries versus the two entities providing joint library services, according to Stutsman County Commissioner Joan Morris, an appointed member of the James River Valley Library System Board of Directors. For Primary and General Elections, all residents of Stutsman County can vote at the Civic Center on Election Day. Benefits of being a PMA Agent: * Earn a bonus of $400 a week for 6 weeks (up to $2,400) on top of commissions. Commissioner Chad Wolsky was absent from the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4. Bergquist said housing is a primary issue, noting he has served on the Salvation Army advisory board for about 30 years and on the Stutsman County Homeless Coalition for about 12 years. Occupants of the Courthouse include the Auditor and Tax Director's Office, Recorder's Office, Treasurer's Office, State's Attorney Office, Information Technology, District Court and Juvenile Court. Precinct 471280 (PDF) JAMESTOWN - Meeting all the different people has been the most rewarding experience, and the outgoing Stutsman County commissioners say they will miss the interaction with them the most. We are now offering live-streams of all County Commission Board meetings! We will also look at our long-range capital purchases and make adjustments if necessary. He said Ova is very friendly, understanding and dependable. Chad Wolsky and Jerry Bergquist were elected to the Stutsman County Commission in the November general election. Stutsman County | Jamestown ND. Theres a learning curve involved in how things are done, he said. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. I look forward to representing the countys interests at the local, state and federal level, he said. For the race of State Senator District 29, results were: Terry M Wanzek, Republican, 1,711. With a county our size, roads can continually be an issue of some sort, either repair or repave or maintenance . Streams will be active a few minutes before each meeting is scheduled to start, generally 3:30 PM Central. Explain. The agreement extends five years from the effective date, which is in March 2023, and is self-renewing for successive five-year terms. We also have a very good board of county commissioners and county staff. Marriage licenses have been issued to Leo Wieee and Miss Anna Kolar, both of Jamestown, and to Gottlieb Graf and Miss Emma Stolz, both of near Medina. Candidates answered five written questions posed by the Sun and were limited to 175-word answers for each question. Rather than doing anything halfheartedly with less effort than it deserves, it was time to not run again.. Chad Wolsky, 3,783 The report itself should give you a good document to go through and approach the legislators on dollars.". 2006. 5. After discussions with his employee, Boyd said he felt it was best for the individual to be an assistant manager, so he could work with two other assistant managers to develop a strategic plan for the front of the business where customers interact with customer-facing employees. The JSDC board unanimously approved the applications for Orn Dentistry, Tax Forward and First Community Credit Union but a discussion was held on the application for Buffalo Grill on whether or not it met the requirements of the Internship Reimbursement Program and if any changes need to be made to the program. THIS MORNING: AREAS OF MIST AND FREEZING DRIZZLE, MANY AREAS WITH FOG TODAY: CLOUDY WITH STEADY TEMPERATURES IN THE TEENS AND A LIGHT NORTH BREEZE UNDER 5 TO 10 MPH. Click here to see our current openings and apply today. We need to help ourselves too. He said the flood damaged the citys utility system. Commissioner Chad Wolsky was absent from the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4. 4,015 voters cast a yes for initiated constitutional measure 1 for term limits of the governor and the legislature. He also said it is a good way to get some part-time training as a manager. JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) - The Stutsman County commission met yesterday. Stutsman Alerts Is that a direct problem of (the) county? It isnt just always me, its a group effort but we found ways to be more efficient to make our dollars go further.. The county may also need to use reserves in the short term to balance our budget. Morris said she came up with an estimated. Board of County Commissioners. Roger Haut was elected to the Jamestown Public School Board in 2012. 4. Attend In-Person at Commissioners' Hearing Room located 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or Remote via Zoom. He said he will miss interacting with all the people including those on boards and in the community he got to meet while serving on the county commission and the Jamestown City Council. "There are too many nice people," said Denny Ova, who served on the Stutsman County Commission since 2002. The strained relationship between the Stutsman County Commission and South Central Dakota Regional Council is improving after the County Commission approved Tuesday paying the county's share of $34,824 in annual fees to be a member of the Regional Council. Mark Klose remains the commission chairman, and Steve Chicos is vice chairman. A 3 percent cap was put on all departments to help address this. "You have to help put money toward the future development," he said. The equipment is shared with Richland County's dispatch center. He thanked those people who wrote him in during the primary election and voted for him. "If you consider there is probably an average of three people in the library, so it's basically almost three people to wait on every person that comes into the library.". Tammy Miller good for business across state, North Dakota business leaders say, Former Fargo school worker pleads guilty to sex with 14-year-old. Morris was not on the county commission at that time. The canvassing board will meet to certify the election results at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the commission room. Cloudy with a few slick roads in the region, First look at 'dirty details' of South Dakota's Medicaid expansion plan, Snow removal to begin Jan. 18 in downtown business district in Jamestown, Jamestown school board honors Haut's 'outstanding' service, JSDC board approves four applications for Internship Reimbursement Program, North Dakota legislative budget writers adopt early revenue forecast, New Lt. Gov. 4.5 Baths. He said he continued to run for the county commission seat because it was hard to leave once he was a commissioner. Some board members say changes might be needed to the program. County Commissioners; Specific County Department; Find. JAMESTOWN The Stutsman County Commission will have two new members on the five-member board. Morris said she used the statewide average of $30 per person to calculate library funding. Employment/occupation (former if retired): owner/operator, Smokies Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service Inc. Make sure to try the search feature and if all else fails feel free to use the Reach Us menu at the top. County Budget Information; Election & Voting Information; Deaf Resources - Qualified Interpreter List; Property Tax Info; Sex Offenders Near Me; What The Fire Danger Is; Who Is In Jail; Sign Up For. 1 Bed. 1 Bath. The citys utility system sewer, water, roads all of it is aging infrastructure that was in dire need of a lot of attention and that takes a lot of money, he said. Comparing wages divided by full-time employees, the library system is 11th. Because of my emergency management role, Im very familiar with the overall operations of the county and how all the departments work and how they function.. The Stutsman County Commission approved $60,000 for the library system to update the Stutsman County Library in September 2019. Explain. Gumke said he ran for county commission because he was familiar with Stutsman County as a past employee. He majored in communications at the University of Jamestown, N.D. With those funding levels from the city and county mill levies, the cost per person is $49.37 for each Jamestown resident and $29.93 for each county resident. Now that Gumke is no longer in office, he said it will be easier to manage his life and get his kids to where they need to go. The estimated cost for the project is not to exceed. Attester An applicant living with a disability that prevents the individual from traveling away from the individuals home to obtain an acceptable form of identification may use an attester. Bergquist was the only write-in candidate to meet that threshold, with 313 votes. He said hes enjoyed his time serving the citizens of Jamestown and Stutsman County. Is the county offering competitive wages and benefits to attract the best employees? Morris' budget includes using two full-time employees who each get paid $20 per hour versus having three full-time employees, including a library director at $27 per hour and two bookmobile employees at $14 per hour. You don't have to worry about any of that.". Ova said he will continue to work on the farm and help manage the cattle he has. There are environmental, cultural, state and federal rules that apply to all roads, making improvements much more costly and difficult to deal with. If an individuals acceptable form of identification (see list above) does not include the North Dakota residential address or date of birth, or the North Dakota residential address is not current, the individual may supplement the identification with a current utility bill; a current bank statement; a check or a document issued by a federal, state, local, or tribal government (including those issued by BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal members name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address); or a paycheck. Bergquist and Wolsky will replace Ramone Gumke and Dennis Ova, who did not seek reelection. This property also includes the adjoining lot that can have a single or double home built on it. A candidate who did not want to run after meeting the criteria would have to declare that in writing by Sept. 6, Oliver said. Some board members say changes might be needed to the program. If a coalition was formally put together, the group could reach out to legislators and see what could be put together for the Stutsman County area, Ova said. The JSDC board approved the application for Buffalo Grill with members Mayor Dwaine Heinrich and Mark Klose, Stutsman County Commission chair, opposed. Email. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions. Some board members say changes might be needed to the program. Mark Klose, county commission chair, said he enjoyed working with Gumke and Ova and both have become his friends. Masaki Ova joined The Jamestown Sun in August 2021 as a reporter. Tammy Miller good for business across state, North Dakota business leaders say, Former Fargo school worker pleads guilty to sex with 14-year-old, First Community Credit Union is January Business of the Month. I appreciate the continued support and the votes of the people of Stutsman County, he said Wednesday. He said he wanted to give his kids and other youth an opportunity to stay in Jamestown. No, its not, but if the county and the city of Jamestown want to move forward with economic development projects, I think its really important that we not only find companies and businesses willing to be here but we got to find ways for the people that would be employed by those companies to be able to have a place to live, Bergquist said. Bernard Wanzek received 99.6% of the vote for the supervisor, soil conservation district, Stutsman County Conservation County. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. COUNTY RESIDENTS At the lioard of county commissioners held January 3rd, the report of the can-. Ova said fixing the township roads is one of the accomplishments hes most proud of while serving on the county commission. Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser, who received 98.9% of the vote. Timothy Greshik: We need to prioritize where the budget is being spent, our county salaries are astronomical. Morris and Joe Rector, James River Valley Library System director, presented information on the costs of operating the Stutsman County Library as a separate entity to the library board at its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11. Whats the point if you cant make it happen, why even suggest it? He said changes might be needed to the program, but an argument can be made that there arent any standards to deny an application. Gumke said he first ran for City Council in 2010 because he wanted to help make Jamestown and Stutsman County a thriving place with opportunities for jobs. At the meeting, the yearly reorganization and the election of officers occur. There were 493 total write-in votes cast for more than 14 individuals. He said the challenges were similar to the citys while he served on the county commission. She reports on business, government and community topics in the Jamestown area. TONIGHT: CLOUDY, STEADY TEMPS IN THE LOW Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.1 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1, Big Dog 95.5 Dan and Shay Ticket Giveaway, Region 3 Day 2 Results: Carrington and Linton-HMB to Play for Title, KOVC Voice of the Valley Topic Submission. vassing board showed the following commissioners .elected: Michael Murphy, first district Jno. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. in DNR's second floor north conference room, 502 E. For Ova, the biggest challenge was watching how taxpayer funds were spent and dealing with the flood in 2009. Roger Haut was elected to the Jamestown Public School Board in 2012. The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions. , the report of the accomplishments hes most proud of while serving the. 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