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Page 8 -- e Journal Public Notices Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Toll included. Taxes, surcharges and fees, such as E911 and gross receipts charges, vary by market and could add between 7% and 46% to your bill; $1.23 Administrative/line/mo. is not tax, is not prorated & is subject to change. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Month to Month Customer Agreement and Calling Plan. Offer not available in all areas. Other restrictions may apply. © 2019 Verizon Wireless. LIFE We can help you save with Lifeline. Verizon Wireless participates in the Lifeline program which is a government assistance program that offers qualified, low-income customers a discount of at least $9.25 on their monthly wireless service. Only eligible customers may enroll in the program. You may be eligible for a Lifeline discount if you currently participate in a qualifying public assistance program or otherwise satisfy the federal income requirements. The Lifeline discount is limited to a single line of service per household. Eligible customers may apply the Lifeline discount to either one landline or one wireless number, but you cannot have the discount on both services. Other service providers may use terms other than “Lifeline” to describe the Lifeline discount. The Lifeline service may not be transferred to any other individual. Applicants must present documentation of household income or participation in qualifying programs. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the benefit can be punished by fine or imprisonment, or may be barred from the program. To receive further information about the Lifeline wireless services, call Verizon Wireless at 800-417-3849 or go to www.verizonwireless.com/ lifeline. Lifeline is only available in limited areas where Verizon Wireless has been designated to offer these programs. Divide County Social Services LIHEAP (Heating Assistance) - SNAP (Food Stamps) - Medicaid - Daycare Assistance TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) - Healthy Steps In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political be- liefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Form, (AD-3027), found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. --Samantha Pulvermacher, Director, Divide County Social Services D ivide County Commission Minutes September 4, 2019 The Board of Divide County Commissioners met in regular ses- sion on Wednesday September 4, 2019, with all members present, Chairman. Brady presiding. Brad Nygaard, Journalist, joined the meeting. Minutes from August 20, 2019, were read and approved with cor- rection. Mark Knudson, Tanya Er- iksmoen, Kurt Kocher, Joseph Os- vold, Jeff Greaves, Seymour Jordan, States Attorney, and Heather Kip- pen Tax Director, joined the meet- ing. The following abatement were presented: NWSportsman Fortuna City Lot 18 & Lot 19 Blk 5 qualifies for exempt property 57-02-98(33) therefore reducing -2017 taxable value from 1235 to 130 or $$191.39 to $20.15-2018 taxable value from 1235 to 130 or $$225.33 to $23.27. Ms. Kippen mentioned that the 2016 abatement is past the deadline of No- vember 1, 2018. Board mentioned that they have been accepted them before. Ms. Kippen mentioned that she got an email from Linda Lead- better, State Tax Director of Assess- ments clarifying this. Board asked Mr. Jordan. Mr. Jordan said yes ac- cording to NDCC 57-23-24. Board mentioned that this was not known at the time the individuals requested the abatement. Board tabled this 2016 abatement. Motion was made by Commissioner Graupe, seconded by Commissioner Selle to approve the 2017 & 2018 abatements. All present voted in favor. JG Rental Crosby City Pt of NW1/4 33-163-97 requested re- duction in value on 2017 from 630,300 to 250,000 or $6074.13 to $2263.61. Ms. Kippen mentioned that she based the 2017 assessment on the 2016 abatement of April 4, 2017. Ms. Kippen provided a sheet with details of the values for RV spots, mobile homes, storage, and laundromat. He also request- ed-2016 because he felt that the prior abatement wasn’t low enough. Ms. Kippen mentioned that have to file abatement for another reason. Board acknowledge that the city ap- proved the 2017 abatement. Motion was made by Commissioner Selle, seconded by Commissioner Graupe to approve the 2017 abatement. All present voted in favor. Board tabled the 2016 abatement. Blue Line Club Crosby City Grow Crosby Addn Blk 2 applied for 2018 abatement. Ms. Kippen mentioned NDCC 57-02-08-8. All buildings belonging to institutions of public charity like hospital/nurs- ing homes licensed pursuant to sec- tion 23-16-01 under control of reli- gious or charitable institutions used wholely or in part for public char- ity, together with the land actually occupied by such institutions not leased or otherwise used with view to profit. The exemption provided by this subsection includes any dor- mitory, dwelling or residential type structure together with necessary land on which such structure is lo- cated owned by a religious or chari- table organization recognized as tax exempt under section 501c3 of the USIRS code which is occupied by members of said organization who are subject to the religious vow of poverty and devote and donate sub- stantially all of their time to the re- ligious or charitable activities of the owner. The exemption was denied based on all the information that the Crosby Blue Line Club has sub- mitted. Research of the IRS501c3 definition of exempt purposes, re- quest of the DC States Attorney to request Attorney General Opinion, request was referred to the ND State Tax Commissioner Attorney office. Summary of conclusion from the ND State Tax Commissioner office and their legal counsel is based on the facts and other information that was presented it appears that the Crosby Blue Line Club is not a in- stitution of public charity as phrase is used and meant in NDCC 57-02- 08 8 and not withstanding its status as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, this entity does not appear to qualify for the public charity property tax exemption. Other properties that pay taxes that are similar are For- tuna Recreation, Moose Lodge, and Prairie Tumbleweeds. Board ask Mr. Jordan, States Attorney. Mr. Jordan mentioned that the city has approved it and if the board denies it it has to be in writing as to why it is being denied. He further mentioned that it was applied locally and the decision is done locally. Mr. Jordan mentioned that he talked to the head attorney and they mentioned that it was a city or county decision. He further mentioned that there is noth- ing in the state like it. He also men- tioned that they have to apply every year to see if they are non profit or profit. Mr. Knudson mentioned that NDCC including hospital and nursing home are not examples He mentioned that the city, county, and park board contribute because they didn’t want to be the owner. Mr. Knudson mentioned that they col- lect $45,000.00 and now have to pay $39,000.00 in taxes. . Ms. Er- iksmoen mentioned public charity is open to interpretation. She provide a list of the individuals that they don’t charge for. Ms. Kippen men- tioned have to provide for the needy. Commissioner Graupe asked about taxation of part or whole of the prop- erty. Asked about the curling club. Mentioned they make a donation toward the debt service. Qeustion about kitchen part for profit? Ms. Eriksmoen mentioned that it a shel- ter for the community. Mr. Kocher mentioned that they applied for 2019 and were denied. Mr. Kocher men- tioned that the city did approve it. Motion was made by Commissioner Graupe, seconded by Commissioner Selle to approve this abatement for exempt property therefore reducing -2018 taxable value from 180370 to0 or $38288.94 to $.00,. All pres- ent voted in favor. Kaycee Lindsey, JDA Director, met with the board to request trans- fer of beer/wine license from the Crosby Country Club to Economic Development Council for the burg- er and brew festival at the Crosby Community Center. Motion was made by Commissioner Selle sec- onded by Commissioner Graupe to authorize this request. Ms. Lindsey mentioned that the Economic De- velopment Council will pay for the security. Motion was made by Commis- sioner Graupe, seconded by Com- missioner Selle to approve the following non-budgeted transfer: $2367.32 from Library Investment Fund to Library Fund. All present voted in favor. Sam Pulvermacher, Social Ser- vice Director, presented a list of individuals for the human service zone board. Board picked 7 indi- viduals. Since Linda Kimball de- clined the appointment to the human service zone board as a community representative motion was made by Commissioner Graupe, seconded by Commissioner Selle to appoint Ni- cole Johnson. All present voted in favor. Board placed a call to Danny Hansen, Legion Commander, to visit with him about some of their concerns. Bryan Haugenoe, Road Foreman, met with the board to inform them that they will be crushing in the Bakke Pit. Board reviewed the let- ter received from ND Dept of Trans- portation concerning Scour Analysis Requirement on the bridge #12-143- 03.1. Mr. Haugenoe will follow up on this. Jason Mayfield, Wold Engineer- ing, met with the board to update them on County Road 3. He men- tioned that the road will be patched with asphalt at an estimated addi- tional cost of $15,000.00. Board agreed to do ½. Mr. Mayfield men- tioned that LD will start October 19, 2019, if it is not finished. Mr. May- field mentioned that it will need to be chip/sealed in 5-6 years. Mr. Mayfield next updated them on County Road 17. He mentioned that the fiber optic is in the right of way and needs to be lowered 6 ½ - 7’ for about 1200 ft or 2 ½ miles. He mentioned that this was in the plan for the contractor. He further men- tioned that Farden Construction will sub contract this out to Post Con- struction for estimate of $7.25/foot, but they want NCC to be on site. He mentioned that he is having a tough time getting NCC to communicate. Seymour Jordan, States Attorney, joined the meeting. Board asked Mr. Jordan to work with Mr. May- field. Mr. Mayfield mentioned that he did put dollars in the plan for this, but not sure if it enough. Mr. May- field mentioned that they are going to shoot it with GPS as for location if it is in the right of way or outside of the right of way. Chairman signed the change or- der on Material Testing Specifica- tion in the amount of $100,000.00. on CP-1239(019) Chairman signed the Vehicle Maintenance Agreement with Di- vide County School District. Seymour Jordan, States Attorney, met briefly with the board. Divide County Asset Forfeiture Fund and Procedure The Divide County Commission (Commission) hereby creates and establishes the Divide County Asset Forfeiture Fund (Fund) to receive any assets forfeited to Divide Coun- ty as a result of the Civil Action process as outlined in N.D. Century Code 19-03.1-36.2. The Commis- sion hereby also establishes the Di- vide County Asset Forfeiture Board (Board) to manage the Fund and ensure the integrity of the expendi- tures from the account and ensure the procedures found in N.D. Cen- tury Code 19-03.1-36.2, 19-03.1- 36.6, 19-03.1-36.7 & 19-03.1-36.8 are followed. The Board shall be comprised of the following offices: Divide County Sheriff Divide County State’s Attorney Divide County Auditor It is the policy intention of the Commission to utilize such forfeited funds to offset and/or assist with the investigation and case work of drug related offenses or other criminal justice matters. The Board shall meet periodi- cally and review all applications and submit recommendations to the Commission for authorization of all expenditures over $2,500 for final approval. The Commission hereby provides the Board authorization to award grant requests under $2,500 subject to a cap of no more than $30,000 per year in expenditure. A simple major- ity of the Commission or Board is needed for funding approval. All grant requests must be sub- mitted to the Board on the approved form and must be complete and timely. Any agency making a re- quest must have directly contributed to the Fund or have a significant im- pact within the criminal justice sys- tem of Divide County as determined by the Board. If the request is approved, the Board or Commission will notify the requestor and provide the approved funds and ensure the funds will be utilized in the requested manner. Approved funds by the Board or Commission will follow the estab- lished procedure for County Gen- eral expenditures. If a request is denied by the Board, the Board must provide adequate documentation as to the reason for the denial and provide its reasoning to the applicant. The Commission may hear any appeals of denied grants by the Board and may override the Board’s decision. Motion was made by Commis- sioner Graupe, seconded by Com- missioner Selle to form this board . All present voted in favor. Board met with Heather Kippen, Tax Director. Board asked Ms. Kip- pen if she would resign. Ms. Kippen mentioned she wouldn’t. Motion was made by Commissioner Selle, seconded by Commissioner Brady to terminate Ms. Kippen immedi- ately. All present voted in favor. Board sent a letter to Crosby City informing them that this had hap- pened. Chairman signed the Nemont capital credits letter. Fees collected for the month of August 2019, deposited into the General Fund, and reports placed on file are as follows: Christina Running-Record- er-$33101.45 and Zachary Schro- eder Sheriff-$466.00. Gayle Jastrzebski, Auditor, sub- mitted the August financial and in- vestments statements Motion was made by Commis- sioner Graupe, seconded by Com- missioner Selle to approve the fol- lowing travel requests:September 12 Chrissy Running, Clerk for Clerk Meeting-Stanley Gayle Jastrzebski Auditor Minot September 22, 23, 24, 2019 for Election Training and Kim Smithberg Deputy Auditor September 25 & 26, 2019 Williston Election Training and Roman Fet- tig, Veterans October 6-7-8-9, 2019 to Fargo for Fall conference and Oc- tober 26, 2019, to Minot for regional meeting. All present voted in favor. Board accepted the tree trimming and removal bid from Avidity in the amount of $12,410.00. Correspondence was reviewed and placed on file. Payroll in the amount of $239,956.43.on motion made and carried placed in line for payment. Social service bills in the amount of $10749.14. and the following bills on motion made and carried were placed in line for payment: American AED Inc ........... 5,979.00 Ameripride ........................... 164.16 Auto Value............................ 378.88 Cenex Credit Card................ 278.63 Circle Sanitation Inc ............ 196.25 Consolidated Plastics Co...... 169.60 DC Ambulance Distric ......... 100.00 Dollywood Foundation ..... 5,000.00 Duanes Radiator Shop....... 1,600.00 Frontier Precision Inc........ 3,993.00 Garbels Furniture & Flooring ............................. 2,367.32 Grafix Shoppe ...................... 101.13 Jody Gunlock ....................... 254.04 Shawn Holm........................... 51.43 Interstate Power Systems Inc . 64.89 Journal Publishing Inc ......... 906.39 Lawson Products ............... 1,314.34 Traci Lund ........................... 169.42 Marco Inc NW 7128 .............. 59.08 Micromarketing.................... 157.48 Midstate Telephone Co ........ 237.60 NDLA.................................. 210.00 Nemont Telephone Coop ..... 275.25 Northwest Comm. Coop ... 1,393.86 Online Data Info Network............................. 1,735.50 Otis Elevator Co................ 1,239.48 Penworthy ............................ 280.65 Pro It LLC ......................... 3,888.00 Quill ..................................... 114.45 Radisson Inn, Bismarck ....... 338.40 Relx Inc dba Lexis Nexis ....... 51.00 Divide County School Dist No1.................................... 2,000.00 Share Corporation ................ 773.03 Sorums .............................. 5,857.32 Tractor & Equipment Co... 3,335.00 Transunion Risk & Alternative............................ 100.00 Tyler Technologies ............ 4,882.99 United States Postmaster...... 120.00 Verizon ................................... 90.03 Vernon Library Supplies ........ 98.97 West Interactive Services Corp................................... 4,250.00 Wold Engineering PC........ 9,272.50 Total ................................ 63,849.07 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 pm to reconvene September 10, 2019 for budget hearing. Gayle Jastrzebski County Auditor Gerald Brady, Chairman Divide County Commissioners September 10, 2019 The Board of Divide County Commissioners met in special ses- sion on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, with all members present. Chairman Brady presiding. Also in attendance was Brad Nygaard, Jour- nalist and Paul Schutz. This is the 2020 budget meeting. No one disagreed. Paul Schutz at- tended to understand more of the budget process. Oil production has helped with the county dollars. Dol- lars requested stayed the same, but since valuations are up slightly mill rates are down. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 am to reconvene October 2, 2019. Kimberly Smithberg Deputy County Auditor Gerald Brady, Chairman Divide County Commissioners City of Crosby Preliminary Budget The 2020 Calendar Year Prelimi- nary Budget of receipts and expen- ditures for the City of Crosby has been prepared and is on file and open for public inspection at the Crosby City Auditor’s office. Final adoption of the 2020 Bud- get will be at the Regular City Council Meeting held on Monday, October 7th, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall 15 West Central Avenue Crosby, ND 58730. By Order of the City Council CITY OF CROSBY Sabrina C Ferguson, Auditor (9/25,10/2) NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS The City Council, City of Crosby, Di- vide County North Dakota, will accept sealed bids until 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oc- tober 7th, 2019 for gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, excavation work and snow re- moval equipment with operators, for the City of Crosby from October 15, 2019 through October 14th, 2020. Bids for gasoline are to show current pump price per gallon and state bid at cents off of pump price. Bids for diesel fuel and pro- pane are to show current bulk price per gallon and state bid at cents off of bulk price. Bids for excavation work equip- ment and snow removal equipment are to be stated at price per hour including operators, for: backhoe, front end loader, single and tandem axle trucks and/or trucks with plows. Each bid is to be in a sealed envelope and marked as to the specific area being bid. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids or portion of bids. By or- der of the City Council, City of Crosby. Sabrina Ferguson City of Crosby Auditor (9/18,25,10/2) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Brent M. Olson - #05593 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 2525 Elk Drive P. O. Box 1000 Minot ND 58702-1000 (701)852-0381 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative Probate No. 12-2019-PR-00077 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DIVIDE COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Harold Roy Olin, a/k/a H. Roy Olin, a/k/a Roy Olin, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to ROSEMARY TANBERG, Personal Representative of the estate at 2525 Elk Drive, P. O. Box 1000, Minot ND 58702-1000 or filed with the Court. Dated this 6th day of September, 2019 /s/ Rosemary Tanberg Rosemary Tanberg, Personal Representative Brent M. Olson - #05593 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 2525 Elk Drive P. O. 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Divide County Social ServicesLIHEAP (Heating Assistance) - SNAP (Food Stamps) - Medicaid - Daycare Assistance

TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) - Healthy StepsIn accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and

policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political be-liefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Form, (AD-3027), found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.--Samantha Pulvermacher, Director, Divide

County Social Services

Divide County Commission MinutesSeptember 4, 2019

The Board of Divide County Commissioners met in regular ses-sion on Wednesday September 4, 2019, with all members present, Chairman. Brady presiding. Brad Nygaard, Journalist, joined the meeting.

Minutes from August 20, 2019, were read and approved with cor-rection.

Mark Knudson, Tanya Er-iksmoen, Kurt Kocher, Joseph Os-vold, Jeff Greaves, Seymour Jordan, States Attorney, and Heather Kip-pen Tax Director, joined the meet-ing. The following abatement were presented: NWSportsman Fortuna City Lot 18 & Lot 19 Blk 5 qualifies for exempt property 57-02-98(33) therefore reducing -2017 taxable value from 1235 to 130 or $$191.39 to $20.15-2018 taxable value from 1235 to 130 or $$225.33 to $23.27. Ms. Kippen mentioned that the 2016 abatement is past the deadline of No-vember 1, 2018. Board mentioned that they have been accepted them before. Ms. Kippen mentioned that she got an email from Linda Lead-better, State Tax Director of Assess-ments clarifying this. Board asked Mr. Jordan. Mr. Jordan said yes ac-cording to NDCC 57-23-24. Board mentioned that this was not known at the time the individuals requested the abatement. Board tabled this 2016 abatement. Motion was made by Commissioner Graupe, seconded by Commissioner Selle to approve the 2017 & 2018 abatements. All present voted in favor.

JG Rental Crosby City Pt of NW1/4 33-163-97 requested re-duction in value on 2017 from 630,300 to 250,000 or $6074.13 to $2263.61. Ms. Kippen mentioned that she based the 2017 assessment on the 2016 abatement of April 4, 2017. Ms. Kippen provided a sheet with details of the values for RV spots, mobile homes, storage, and laundromat. He also request-ed-2016 because he felt that the prior abatement wasn’t low enough. Ms. Kippen mentioned that have to file abatement for another reason. Board acknowledge that the city ap-proved the 2017 abatement. Motion was made by Commissioner Selle, seconded by Commissioner Graupe to approve the 2017 abatement. All present voted in favor. Board tabled the 2016 abatement.

Blue Line Club Crosby City Grow Crosby Addn Blk 2 applied for 2018 abatement. Ms. Kippen mentioned NDCC 57-02-08-8. All buildings belonging to institutions of public charity like hospital/nurs-ing homes licensed pursuant to sec-tion 23-16-01 under control of reli-gious or charitable institutions used wholely or in part for public char-ity, together with the land actually occupied by such institutions not

leased or otherwise used with view to profit. The exemption provided by this subsection includes any dor-mitory, dwelling or residential type structure together with necessary land on which such structure is lo-cated owned by a religious or chari-table organization recognized as tax exempt under section 501c3 of the USIRS code which is occupied by members of said organization who are subject to the religious vow of poverty and devote and donate sub-stantially all of their time to the re-ligious or charitable activities of the owner. The exemption was denied based on all the information that the Crosby Blue Line Club has sub-mitted. Research of the IRS501c3 definition of exempt purposes, re-quest of the DC States Attorney to request Attorney General Opinion, request was referred to the ND State Tax Commissioner Attorney office. Summary of conclusion from the ND State Tax Commissioner office and their legal counsel is based on the facts and other information that was presented it appears that the Crosby Blue Line Club is not a in-stitution of public charity as phrase is used and meant in NDCC 57-02-08 8 and not withstanding its status as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, this entity does not appear to qualify for the public charity property tax exemption. Other properties that pay taxes that are similar are For-tuna Recreation, Moose Lodge, and Prairie Tumbleweeds. Board ask Mr. Jordan, States Attorney. Mr. Jordan mentioned that the city has approved it and if the board denies it it has to be in writing as to why it is being denied. He further mentioned that it was applied locally and the decision is done locally. Mr. Jordan mentioned that he talked to the head attorney and they mentioned that it was a city or county decision. He further mentioned that there is noth-ing in the state like it. He also men-tioned that they have to apply every year to see if they are non profit or profit. Mr. Knudson mentioned that NDCC including hospital and nursing home are not examples He mentioned that the city, county, and park board contribute because they didn’t want to be the owner. Mr. Knudson mentioned that they col-lect $45,000.00 and now have to pay $39,000.00 in taxes. . Ms. Er-iksmoen mentioned public charity is open to interpretation. She provide a list of the individuals that they don’t charge for. Ms. Kippen men-tioned have to provide for the needy. Commissioner Graupe asked about taxation of part or whole of the prop-erty. Asked about the curling club. Mentioned they make a donation toward the debt service. Qeustion about kitchen part for profit? Ms. Eriksmoen mentioned that it a shel-ter for the community. Mr. Kocher

mentioned that they applied for 2019 and were denied. Mr. Kocher men-tioned that the city did approve it. Motion was made by Commissioner Graupe, seconded by Commissioner Selle to approve this abatement for exempt property therefore reducing -2018 taxable value from 180370 to0 or $38288.94 to $.00,. All pres-ent voted in favor.

Kaycee Lindsey, JDA Director, met with the board to request trans-fer of beer/wine license from the Crosby Country Club to Economic Development Council for the burg-er and brew festival at the Crosby Community Center. Motion was made by Commissioner Selle sec-onded by Commissioner Graupe to authorize this request. Ms. Lindsey mentioned that the Economic De-velopment Council will pay for the security.

Motion was made by Commis-sioner Graupe, seconded by Com-missioner Selle to approve the following non-budgeted transfer: $2367.32 from Library Investment Fund to Library Fund. All present voted in favor.

Sam Pulvermacher, Social Ser-vice Director, presented a list of individuals for the human service zone board. Board picked 7 indi-viduals. Since Linda Kimball de-clined the appointment to the human service zone board as a community representative motion was made by Commissioner Graupe, seconded by Commissioner Selle to appoint Ni-cole Johnson. All present voted in favor.

Board placed a call to Danny Hansen, Legion Commander, to visit with him about some of their concerns.

Bryan Haugenoe, Road Foreman, met with the board to inform them that they will be crushing in the Bakke Pit. Board reviewed the let-ter received from ND Dept of Trans-portation concerning Scour Analysis Requirement on the bridge #12-143-03.1. Mr. Haugenoe will follow up on this.

Jason Mayfield, Wold Engineer-ing, met with the board to update them on County Road 3. He men-tioned that the road will be patched with asphalt at an estimated addi-tional cost of $15,000.00. Board agreed to do ½. Mr. Mayfield men-tioned that LD will start October 19, 2019, if it is not finished. Mr. May-field mentioned that it will need to be chip/sealed in 5-6 years.

Mr. Mayfield next updated them on County Road 17. He mentioned that the fiber optic is in the right of way and needs to be lowered 6 ½ - 7’ for about 1200 ft or 2 ½ miles. He mentioned that this was in the plan for the contractor. He further men-tioned that Farden Construction will sub contract this out to Post Con-struction for estimate of $7.25/foot,

but they want NCC to be on site. He mentioned that he is having a tough time getting NCC to communicate. Seymour Jordan, States Attorney, joined the meeting. Board asked Mr. Jordan to work with Mr. May-field. Mr. Mayfield mentioned that he did put dollars in the plan for this, but not sure if it enough. Mr. May-field mentioned that they are going to shoot it with GPS as for location if it is in the right of way or outside of the right of way.

Chairman signed the change or-der on Material Testing Specifica-tion in the amount of $100,000.00. on CP-1239(019)

Chairman signed the Vehicle Maintenance Agreement with Di-vide County School District.

Seymour Jordan, States Attorney, met briefly with the board.

Divide County Asset Forfeiture Fund and Procedure

The Divide County Commission (Commission) hereby creates and establishes the Divide County Asset Forfeiture Fund (Fund) to receive any assets forfeited to Divide Coun-ty as a result of the Civil Action process as outlined in N.D. Century Code 19-03.1-36.2. The Commis-sion hereby also establishes the Di-vide County Asset Forfeiture Board (Board) to manage the Fund and ensure the integrity of the expendi-tures from the account and ensure the procedures found in N.D. Cen-tury Code 19-03.1-36.2, 19-03.1-36.6, 19-03.1-36.7 & 19-03.1-36.8 are followed.

The Board shall be comprised of the following offices:

Divide County SheriffDivide County State’s AttorneyDivide County AuditorIt is the policy intention of the

Commission to utilize such forfeited funds to offset and/or assist with the investigation and case work of drug related offenses or other criminal justice matters.

The Board shall meet periodi-cally and review all applications and submit recommendations to the Commission for authorization of all expenditures over $2,500 for final approval.

The Commission hereby provides the Board authorization to award grant requests under $2,500 subject to a cap of no more than $30,000 per year in expenditure. A simple major-ity of the Commission or Board is needed for funding approval.

All grant requests must be sub-mitted to the Board on the approved form and must be complete and timely. Any agency making a re-quest must have directly contributed to the Fund or have a significant im-pact within the criminal justice sys-tem of Divide County as determined by the Board.

If the request is approved, the Board or Commission will notify the

requestor and provide the approved funds and ensure the funds will be utilized in the requested manner. Approved funds by the Board or Commission will follow the estab-lished procedure for County Gen-eral expenditures.

If a request is denied by the Board, the Board must provide adequate documentation as to the reason for the denial and provide its reasoning to the applicant. The Commission may hear any appeals of denied grants by the Board and may override the Board’s decision.

Motion was made by Commis-sioner Graupe, seconded by Com-missioner Selle to form this board . All present voted in favor.

Board met with Heather Kippen, Tax Director. Board asked Ms. Kip-pen if she would resign. Ms. Kippen mentioned she wouldn’t. Motion was made by Commissioner Selle, seconded by Commissioner Brady to terminate Ms. Kippen immedi-ately. All present voted in favor.

Board sent a letter to Crosby City informing them that this had hap-pened.

Chairman signed the Nemont capital credits letter.

Fees collected for the month of August 2019, deposited into the General Fund, and reports placed on file are as follows:

Christina Running-Record-er-$33101.45 and Zachary Schro-eder Sheriff-$466.00.

Gayle Jastrzebski, Auditor, sub-mitted the August financial and in-vestments statements

Motion was made by Commis-sioner Graupe, seconded by Com-missioner Selle to approve the fol-lowing travel requests:September 12 Chrissy Running, Clerk for Clerk Meeting-Stanley Gayle Jastrzebski Auditor Minot September 22, 23, 24, 2019 for Election Training and Kim Smithberg Deputy Auditor September 25 & 26, 2019 Williston Election Training and Roman Fet-tig, Veterans October 6-7-8-9, 2019 to Fargo for Fall conference and Oc-tober 26, 2019, to Minot for regional meeting. All present voted in favor.

Board accepted the tree trimming and removal bid from Avidity in the amount of $12,410.00.

Correspondence was reviewed and placed on file.

Payroll in the amount of $239,956.43.on motion made and carried placed in line for payment.

Social service bills in the amount of $10749.14. and the following bills on motion made and carried were placed in line for payment: American AED Inc ........... 5,979.00Ameripride ........................... 164.16 Auto Value............................ 378.88 Cenex Credit Card ................ 278.63Circle Sanitation Inc ............ 196.25Consolidated Plastics Co...... 169.60DC Ambulance Distric ......... 100.00

Dollywood Foundation ..... 5,000.00Duanes Radiator Shop ....... 1,600.00Frontier Precision Inc ........ 3,993.00Garbels Furniture &Flooring ............................. 2,367.32Grafix Shoppe ...................... 101.13 Jody Gunlock ....................... 254.04 Shawn Holm........................... 51.43 Interstate Power Systems Inc . 64.89Journal Publishing Inc ......... 906.39Lawson Products ............... 1,314.34Traci Lund ........................... 169.42 Marco Inc NW 7128 .............. 59.08Micromarketing .................... 157.48Midstate Telephone Co ........ 237.60NDLA .................................. 210.00 Nemont Telephone Coop ..... 275.25Northwest Comm. Coop ... 1,393.86 Online Data InfoNetwork ............................. 1,735.50Otis Elevator Co ................ 1,239.48Penworthy ............................ 280.65 Pro It LLC ......................... 3,888.00 Quill ..................................... 114.45 Radisson Inn, Bismarck ....... 338.40Relx Inc dba Lexis Nexis ....... 51.00Divide County School DistNo1 .................................... 2,000.00Share Corporation ................ 773.03Sorums .............................. 5,857.32 Tractor & Equipment Co ... 3,335.00Transunion Risk &Alternative ............................ 100.00Tyler Technologies ............ 4,882.99United States Postmaster ...... 120.00Verizon ................................... 90.03 Vernon Library Supplies ........ 98.97West Interactive ServicesCorp................................... 4,250.00Wold Engineering PC........ 9,272.50Total ................................ 63,849.07

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 pm to reconvene September 10, 2019 for budget hearing.

Gayle JastrzebskiCounty AuditorGerald Brady, ChairmanDivide County Commissioners

September 10, 2019The Board of Divide County

Commissioners met in special ses-sion on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, with all members present. Chairman Brady presiding. Also in attendance was Brad Nygaard, Jour-nalist and Paul Schutz.

This is the 2020 budget meeting. No one disagreed. Paul Schutz at-tended to understand more of the budget process. Oil production has helped with the county dollars. Dol-lars requested stayed the same, but since valuations are up slightly mill rates are down.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 am to reconvene October 2, 2019.

Kimberly SmithbergDeputy County Auditor Gerald Brady, Chairman Divide County Commissioners

City of CrosbyPreliminary Budget

The 2020 Calendar Year Prelimi-nary Budget of receipts and expen-ditures for the City of Crosby has been prepared and is on file and open for public inspection at the Crosby City Auditor’s office.

Final adoption of the 2020 Bud-get will be at the Regular City Council Meeting held on Monday, October 7th, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall 15 West Central Avenue Crosby, ND 58730.

By Order of the City CouncilCITY OF CROSBYSabrina C Ferguson, Auditor

(9/25,10/2)

NOTICE OFCALL FOR BIDS

The City Council, City of Crosby, Di-vide County North Dakota, will accept sealed bids until 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oc-tober 7th, 2019 for gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, excavation work and snow re-moval equipment with operators, for the City of Crosby from October 15, 2019 through October 14th, 2020. Bids for gasoline are to show current pump price per gallon and state bid at cents off of pump price. Bids for diesel fuel and pro-pane are to show current bulk price per gallon and state bid at cents off of bulk price. Bids for excavation work equip-

ment and snow removal equipment are to be stated at price per hour including operators, for: backhoe, front end loader, single and tandem axle trucks and/or trucks with plows. Each bid is to be in a sealed envelope and marked as to the specific area being bid. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids or portion of bids. By or-der of the City Council, City of Crosby.

Sabrina FergusonCity of Crosby Auditor

(9/18,25,10/2)

NOTICE TO CREDITORSBrent M. Olson - #05593PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C.2525 Elk DriveP. O. Box 1000Minot ND 58702-1000(701)[email protected] for Personal RepresentativeProbate No. 12-2019-PR-00077

IN THE DISTRICT COURTOF DIVIDE COUNTY,

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTAIn the Matter of the Estate of

Harold Roy Olin, a/k/a H. Roy Olin, a/k/a Roy Olin, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to ROSEMARY TANBERG, Personal Representative of the estate at 2525 Elk Drive, P. O. Box 1000, Minot ND 58702-1000 or filed with the Court.

Dated this 6th day of September, 2019

/s/ Rosemary TanbergRosemary Tanberg,Personal Representative

Brent M. Olson - #05593PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C.2525 Elk DriveP. O. Box 1000Minot ND [email protected]

Attorney for Personal RepresentativeFirst publication on the 25th day of September, 2019.

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