The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions. Im not a career politician, I strongly believe government should be by the people for the people and thats hindered when you have career politicians. The Stutsman County Commission recently approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and 2% step raise. Greshik: Road maintenance and elderly housing, these two issues need our extreme focus. She reports on business, government and community topics in the Jamestown area. How do you do that while not burying people in property taxes or user fees?. What do you think is the countys greatest priority? Ramone Gumke was elected to the City Council in 2010 when he was 29 years old and served two terms before he was elected to the county commission in 2018. Why should voters choose you to serve on the Stutsman County Commission? In the budget provided by Morris, the county library would be open 32 hours per week versus 40 hours per week. Although votes were cast Tuesday, June 14, for a number of write-in candidates, only one -- Jerry Bergquist meets the criteria to be on the ballot, said Lee Ann Oliver, election specialist with the North Dakota Secretary of State office. The equipment is shared with Richland County's dispatch center. The Stutsman County Courthouse is located at 511 Second Avenue Southeast, Jamestown. Gumke said he would definitely consider running for a local government seat again if time allows it. 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. Were working right now closely with department heads on their wish list as to what they may need in their respective departments as to how that funding should be disseminated, Cichos said. With a county our size, roads can continually be an issue of some sort, either repair or repave or maintenance . Fifteen of the top 20 in the cost per person were libraries that served a population of about 8,000 or lower. He noted if elected to the commission it would be a change from his previous work as a department head reporting to the commission to one where he would be listening to the other departments and others looking for direction from the commission. He grew up on a farm near Pingree, N.D. The county may also need to use reserves in the short term to balance our budget. 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.. You don't have to worry about any of that.". Candidates answered five written questions posed by the Sun and were limited to 175-word answers for each question. The county seat, Jamestown, is located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 281. He said Gumke brought some of the city's perspectives to the county. The advisory is until 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16. In my opinion, it is a minimal service, and it is my opinion as a librarian. The Stutsman County Commission will need to get an access easement from the James River Senior Center to seek bids to sell the center's former building. Identification must include the voters Name, Residential Address and Birth Date. They blend in with everybody pretty well. We see that you have javascript disabled. The upgrade will cost each county about $130,000, according to Jerry Bergquist, Stutsman County emergency manager and 911 coordinator. Bergquist served as the Stutsman County emergency manager for 32 years before retiring in 2021. That decision is still pending. The funds requested will provide local support to match federal and state grant programs, application for the funds says. We didnt think it was the intent to get a freshman or sophomore and continue to submit these applications for reimbursement over a four-year period.. Whenever we had a chance whoever could help, we would fill trailers full of sandbags, he said. 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. 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. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Courtenay Wind Farm will encompass 21,000 acres with 100 wind turbines generating a . Election Day is Nov. 8. She graduated from Valley City State College with a bachelor's degree in English and studied mass communications at North Dakota State University, Fargo. A native of Kensal, he said he hopes to bring ideas to the commission if elected. JAMESTOWN Three candidates for Stutsman County Commission will officially be on the fall general election ballot. * Forget the typical suit and tie 9-5 office environment. Tammy Miller good for business across state, North Dakota business leaders say, Former Fargo school worker pleads guilty to sex with 14-year-old. "You got to put money toward things that are going to be benefitting the whole. We just tried to stay ahead of the game.. SOLD MAY 19, 2022. Must see adorable ranch home! We all worked together. They both have great personalities, he said. In the last few years more than 75 miles of county road have been repaved which will help lower our maintenance costs on chip sealing and patching. Tammy Miller good for business across state, North Dakota business leaders say, Former Fargo school worker pleads guilty to sex with 14-year-old. For Primary and General Elections, all residents of Stutsman County can vote at the Civic Center on Election Day. 3. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Start Sleeping With Soap In Your Bed Tonight. Make sure to try the search feature and if all else fails feel free to use the Reach Us menu at the top. vassing board showed the following commissioners .elected: Michael Murphy, first district Jno. ADVERTISEMENT Mittleider stopped in London to deliver a speech on his way to Denmark.. Gumke said the biggest challenge serving on the City Council was the city of Jamestown having large expenditures related to the flood in 2009. Roll Call No. Phillip Blewett, Phillip Mason and Morris Severn returned this morning from a several days' visit in the twin 'Cities. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. It covers a total area of 2,298 square miles with a population of 21,593. 106 Stutsman Dr, Greenfield, IN 46140 $254,790 Redfin Estimate Beds Baths 1,440 Sq Ft Off Market This home last sold for $140,500 on Aug 9, 2013. They are posted in the Countys official newspaper (The Jamestown Sun) as well as being available online at theNorth Dakota Secretary of Stateswebsite. For initiated statutory measure 2 for legalization, production, processing, sale, and possession of Cannabis, 3,788 cast a no vote with 2,924 voting yes. By increasing our countys valuation, we also increase our tax revenues and that benefits us by creating new job opportunities for our citizens as well as diversification of businesses to spread out our revenue streams. Click or tap here for more information. Some board members say changes might be needed to the program. She also said the county received 15 absentee ballots that were postmarked correctly and the canvassing board will see eight ballots for signature mismatches and 10 set-aside ballots. County-Wide Overview (PDF) The county has received $2 million and is expected to receive about another $2 million in August, as previously reported in The Jamestown Sun. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Our Cleveland road was a disaster, he said. Stutsman County received two bids with the lowest from Advantage Electric at $264,660, said Daniel Schwartz, principal with Nexus Planning & Consulting LLC. Don Vigesaa, Republican, 1,459 We want to make sure that this wasnt just helping to pay for part-time jobs.. There are environmental, cultural, state and federal rules that apply to all roads, making improvements much more costly and difficult to deal with. All results are unofficial until canvassing takes place at a later date. We always managed to find ways to make it work or ways we can trim or cut in one area to pay for another, he said. All residents may also take advantage of the Early Voting Precinct located at the Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown. I will do my very best to follow through with what those any suggestions that individuals have Ill certainly be listening to them and Ill try to bring those forward the best I can to the commission, he said. Jamestown CA real estate listings updated every 15min. He said the library system shouldn't just provide minimal service to rural residents in Stutsman County since Jamestown residents go to the county library but a majority of rural residents go to Alfred Dickey Public Library. Homes similar to 737 Mill St are listed between $73K to $94K at an average of $105 per square foot. Greshik: If we had not been focusing on certain roads the last decade, we wouldn't be in the dire need to repair so much. 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. John M. Steiner / The Jamestown Sun file photo. Cichos said the county also has to decide what to do with the federal dollars it received from the American Rescue Plan Act. Rector also showed the funding per capita for the James River Valley Library System. So, he decided to run for county commission in 2018, which was also his last year serving as a city councilman. Morris said she came up with an estimated budget of about $167,000 to operate the Stutsman County Library. In a lot of ways at the county, it is easier because you arent dealing with utilities.. 1,248 Sq. We also have a very good board of county commissioners and county staff. "We are appreciative of the governor making the request," Bergquist said. 116 Stutsman St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 | MLS# 22228551 | Redfin Schools SOLD JAN 13, 2023 Street View See all 25 photos 116 Stutsman St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 $117,000 Sold Price 2 Beds 1 Bath 1,029 Sq Ft Recently Sold This home sold yesterday. Stutsman Alerts 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. Board of County Commissioners. Bergquist said the Jamestown City Council already approved an emergency declaration for the city of Jamestown experiencing multiple heavy snowfall events that lasted several weeks while the recovery period is still ongoing. A local government seat again if time allows it seat, Jamestown he decided run. Else fails feel free to use the Reach Us menu at the Stutsman county?... 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