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August 22, 2019
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Bids
FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS
Notice is hereby given that Golden
Valley County is selling the following
items by sealed bids: 8'x9' insulated
steel shed, Onan generator and transfer
switch and 250 gallon propane tank.
Questions and bids should be di-
rected to the County Auditor's Office at
150 1st Ave SE, Beach, ND 58621,
701-872-4331. Bids must be received
by the County Auditor by August 30,
2019 by 4:00 PM MT. Bids may be
mailed or hand delivered. All bids re-
ceived after the scheduled time will be
returned to the bidder un-opened. All
received bids will be opened on Sep-
tember 3, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. atthe reg-
ularly scheduled County Commission
meeting.
(August 15 and 22)
Meeting Notice
Notice of annual Billings county
Rural Fire Protection District annual
budget meeting, to be held September
12, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Medora
rural fire hall.
(August 15, 22 and 29)
Beach Public School
PROCEEDS OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEACH SCHOOL BOARD
Unofficial Minutes
Subject to Review and Revision of
the Board
August 15, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Room 11
Members present were Kimberly
Gaugler, Robert Sperry, Mike Van Horn,
Mark Lund, Carrie Zachmann, Misty
Farnstrom, Dave Wegner, and Taryn
Sveet.
Marty Campbell, Jared Wojahn,
Kaden Volk, Kyle Sarsland, Chance
Manhart, and Kade Manhart were visi-
tors
Lynn Swanson and Chris Kittleson
were absent
President Gaugler called the meet-
ing to order at 6:00 p.m. Gaugler rec-
ognized visitors.
Gaugler reviewed the agenda. Con-
sensus of the board is to approve the
agenda.
Farnstrom presented July 10, 2019
regular meeting minutes and July 30,
2019 special meeting minutes. Motion
by Van Horn, second by Zachmann to
approve both sets of minutes. Motion
carries unanimously.
Farnstrom presented general fund,
activity fund, general fund manual
check and July regular payroll. Motion
by Lund, second by Van Horn to ap-
prove all bills and payroll. Roll call vote
carries unanimously.
43657 ABM Corp. 12,822.82
43658 The Agency Insurance
LLC 7,875.00
43659 Apple Inc. 1,995.00
43660 AT&T Mobility 50.10
43661 Carol Bartz 390.00
43662 Boss Office and Computer
Products Inc. 83.70
43663 David Brookens 550.00
43664 Brosz Engineering Inc.2,592.50
43665 BSN Sports-Collegiate
Pacific 1,685.27
43666 Marty Campbell 722.18
43667 Cenex Fleetcards/CHS
Inc. 71.69
43668 City of Beach 1,948.49
43669 Comfort Inn of Mandan 253.80
43670 Concrete Mudjacking
Services 2,820.00
43671 Consolidated
Communications Inc. 59.00
43672 Dakota Dust-Tex. Inc. 170.20
43673 DEMCO 146.56
43674 Dick Blick/Blick Art
Materials Payments 55.74
43675 Elite Card Payment
Center 1,769.97
43676 Endurance Coatings 108.29
43677 Everspring Inn and Suites
of Bismarck 169.20
43678 Farmers Union Oil Corp.660.97
43679 Sue Feldman 95.00
43680 Flinn Scientific Inc. 326.29
43681 Golden Valley news/Billings
Co. Pioneer/ALBN Inc. 317.23
43682 Goodheart-Wildox Company
Inc. 2,120.43
43683 Wayne Heckaman 500.00
43684 HUDL 900 00
43685 Hulsing and Associates
Architects, PC 3,520.53
43686 Innovative Office Solutions
LLC 1,095.65
43687 Istation Inc. 3,365 00
43688 Jandt Plumbing
and Heating LLC 2,863.55
43689 John Deere Financial 692.50
43690 Lori Knight 109.65
43691 Laquinta Inn of Bismarck169.20
43692 Magicwrighter Inc. 195.00
43693 McGraw-Hill School
Education 1,786.37
43694 MDU Resources
Group Inc. 3,047.46
43695 Microtel inn and Suites
of Minot 64.99
43696 Midstate Communications
Inc. 740.66
43697 MNJ Technologies
Direct Inc. 2,388.07
43698 Nasco/Aristotle Corp. 99.96
43699 ND Assoc. of School
Business Managers 50.00
43700 ND Council of Educational
Leaders Corp. 540.00
43701 ND School Boards
Association 950.00
43702 NDESC 250.00
43703 OTC Brands Inc. 203.02
43704 Plank Road Publishing 172.45
43705 Prairie Lumber Corp. 2,562.69
43706 Productivity Plus
Account 149.50
43707 Ramada Bismarck Hotel 84.60
43708 Really good Stuff, LLC 375.50
43709 Rocky Mountain
Evaluations LLC 875.00
43710 Rohan Hardware 203.25
43711 Rudy's Lock & Key LLC 340,00
43712 Runnings Supply, Inc. 169.10
43713 S & R Interiors Inc. 245.62
43714 Scholastic 99.00
43715 Scholastic Inc.126.50
43716 School Specialty
Payments 1,698.56
43717 Smart Computers and
Consulting LLC 15,525.00
43718 Steffan's Saw and Bike 137.85
43719 Taryn Sveet 246.16
43720 Teacher Created
Resources 90.88
43721 Shalee Tescher 52.50
43722 Typing Agent LLC 575.00
43723 Vogel Law Firm 1,308.00
43724 Workforce Safety
and Insurance 6,370.04
3745 Elite Card
Payment Center 111.83
3746 Golden Valley News/Billings
Co. Pioneer/ALBN Inc.44.00
3747 Red Rock Sporting
Goods Corp. 977.20
9631 NDBCI 41.25
July Regular Payroll 44,300.09
Wegner did not have communica-
tions to present.
Wegner presented public participa-
tion.
Marty Campbell and all the FFA
students presented information for the
National FFAtrip held in Indianapolis in
October. Discussion. Motion by Sperry
to donate $250 to each of the five stu-
dents attending. Discussion. Second by
Van Horn. Roll call vote carries unani-
mously.
Wegner presented personnel.
Rebecca Hild has decided not to
accept the FACS teacnmg posmon, uis-
cussion.
Contract for Taryn Sveet as Close-
Up Advisor Was presented. Motion by
Zachmann, second by Lund to approve
contract. Motion carries unanimously.
Contract for David Wegner as ac-
tivities director was presented. Mike
Zier has agreed to assist with duties
with no compensation. Discussion. Mo-
tion by Van Horn, second by Lund to ap-
prove contract. Discussion. Gaugler
called for a roll call vote: Yes vote-ap-
prove contract, No vote-do not approve
contract. Van Horn-Yes, Lund-Yes,
Zachmann-No, Gaugler-No, Sperry-No.
Roll call vote fails. Discussion. Consen-
sus of the board is to advertise the po-
sition and delegate staff to-assist with
the beginning of the school year activi-
ties director duties. Discussion.
Resignation from Miranda Weinreis
as high school special education para-
professional was read. Discussion. Mo-
tion by Lund, second by Zachmann to
approve resignation Motion carries
unanimously. The position is currently
being advertised.
Pam Popiel has been hired as day
treatment paraprofessional for $14.50
per hour. Discussion. Arlette Schneider
has been hired as day treatment para-
professional for $13.75 per hour. Dis-
cussion. Tiffany Lee has been hired as
the Home on the Range bus route
driver with the starting wage of $100 per
day. Discussion Motion by Lund, sec-
ond by Zachmann to approve hiring and
application. Motion carries unani-
mously.
2019-2020 Annual DPI compliance
report was reviewed and discussed.
Motion by Sperry, second by Zachmann
to approve report. Motion carries unan-
imously.
2019-2020 Pre-Kindergarten pro-
gram application was reviewed and dis-
cussed Motion by Lurid, second by Van
Horn to approve application. Motion
carries unanimously.
Policies ACEA - Bullying Policy,
DEAG - Weapons Prohibition on
School Property - Employees, DI - Per-
sonnel Records, DIB - Review of Mate-
rial in Teacher Personnel Files, KADA-
Weapons Prohibition on School Prol~-
erty-Public were presented for the first
reading. Discussion. Motion by Van
Horn, second by Zachmann to approve
first reading on all policies presented.
Motion carries unanimously.
Wegner did not have old business to
present.
Wegner and Gaugler did not have
RESP or RACTC reports to present.
Farnstrom presented business man-
ager report.
Board approval is needed for the
school board president and business
manager for authorization for all nego-
tiable instruments, which include all ac-
counts at Western Cooperative Credit
Union, First State Bank, and Bank of
the West. Motion by Sperry, second by
van Horn to approve aumonzauons.
Motion carries unanimously.
Wegner presented superintendent
report.
Wegner distributed proposed infor-
mational letter to the public to be pub-
lished in the Golden Valley News
reviewing the general fund and building
fund levies. Discussion.
Sveet presented high school princi-
pal report.
Students have been preregistering
for classes this week.
The Beach Buc Kickoff is sched-
uled for August 20, 2019. A meet and
greet of teachers, a parent meeting re-
viewing how to use PowerSchool, an
appreciation supper, and volleyball and
football scrimmages are planned for the
afternoon.
Next regular meeting date was dis-
cussed. Gaugler called for a motion to
adjourn. Motion by Sperry, second by
Van Horn to adjourn. Gaugler adjourned
7:20 p.m.
Kimberly Gaugler, President
Misty Farnstrom, Business Manager
(August 22)
Billings County School
BILLINGS COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 13, 2019
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
(Subject to review and
--revision by the board)
rates of pay as presented. Motion car-
ries unanim05sly.
Rental agreements to Chelsey Erd- The regular meeting of the Billings
mann and Chris Kittleson were dis- County School Board was called to
cussed. Motion by Lurid, second by Van order at 5:03 p.m. MT, Tuesday, August
Horn to approve rental agreements. 13, 2019, at the Prairie School in Fair-
Motion carries unanimously, field. Present were members Eric
Wegner presented facilities. Bock, Kwirt Johnson, Joey Kessel, and
Progress on high school library Julie Reis. Also present for all or part
project was discussed. Wegner dis- of the meeting, were Principal Shae
cussed the possibility of purchasing Peplinski, Assistant Principal Danielle
new furniture for the library. Discussion. O'Brien, Business Manager Tammy
Farnstrom discussed the life insurance Simnioniw, and John (Pete) Hegge.
M/S Reis/Bock to approve the con-
proceeds from the Dena Feldman es-
tate. The proceeds are currently in the sent agenda, which included the Min-
general fund. Motionby Van Horn, sec- utes from the July 16 annual meeting
ond by Sperry to approve the furniture (with a correction to policy number), the
purchases for the high school library out payment list, financial reports, and the
of the life insurance proceeds from the addition of five items to the agenda. All
Dena Feldman estate. Motion carries in favor.
unanimously. Consensus of the board BUILDING FUND
is to purchase a plaque for the library Check Number Entity Name
and contact the Feldman family in re- Amount
gards to what the funds were used for. 190 CITY AIR MECHANICAL, INC.
Some repairs to the football field 10,006.35
have been completed. Discussion. 191 SHEP'S CONSTRUCTION
Tescher Fencing is planning to start AND EXCAVATION 42,624.90
the replacement of the elementary play- 192 DENNY'S ELECTRIC LLC
ground fence this week. Discussion. 25,901.28
193 KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON,
Letter from Clay Makelky pre-
sented at the February 2019 regular INC
meeting regarding naming the Beach 194 SHEP'S CONSTRUCTIO7N566'98
High School basketball court after Bob AND EXCAVATION 74,985.95
Waldal was discussed. Carey Zook, GENERAL FUND
Dave Wegner and Carrie Zachmann will Check Number Entity Name Amount
meet and report back to the board. 79 JP MORGAN
Wegner presented finance. CREDIT CARD 78,644.09
Farnstrom reviewed the 2018-2019 80 FEDERAL TAXES 6,660.64
revenue report, expenditure report, ac- 81 NDPERS RETIREMENT 2,120.29
tivity fund balance report, financial re- 82 NDPERS HEALTH 16,019.76
port and the Department of Trust Lands 83 STATE TAX
Grant Discussion. COMMISSIONER 201.00
Wegner presented open enroll-19959 MARJORIE JENSEN400.00
ment application and tuition agreement 19960 MIKE KLATT 221.65
from Jordan Morin for no charge and no 19961 BC/BS 161.80
transportation provided. Discussion. 19962 MT DEPT.
Motion by Van Horn, second by Lund to OF REVENUE 326.00
approve application and agreement. 19963 NDTFFR 3,618.31
Motion carries unanimously 19964 ADVANCED BUSINESS
Wegner presented technology. METHODS 148.97
DVR for elementary security cam- 19965 BC/BS 1,424.40
era's needs to b~ ~'eplaced. Discussion. 19966 CITY OF M EDORA284.11
Connecting Point security license for 19967 GEIGER'S
staff computers needs to be renewed. LANDSCAPING 300.21
Discussion Motion by Zachmann, sec- 19968 HORACE MANN 361.55
ond by Sperry to approve DVR replace- 19969 MIKE KLATT 106.72
ment and security license renewal. 19970 MARCO 223 92
Motion carries unanimOusly. 19971 MEDORA
Technology committee meeting CONVENIENCE 61.55
held on August 12, 2019 was dis- 19972 NDASSOC. OF
cussed. Zachmann reported on the BUS. MGRS. 50.00
items discussed. 19973 NDESC 156.00
Wegner presented new business. 19974 NDPERS HEALTH I
The superintendent needs to be NSURANCE 2,374.31
appointed as the authorized represen- 19975 SMART COMPUTERS3,100.00
tative for all federal programs, including 19976 SW WATER AUTHORITY65.38
but not limited to Title I, Title I N&D, Title 19977 WESTERN DAKOTA
II, Title liD, Title III, Title IV, Title V, Title ENERGY ASSOC. 4,000 00
IX, Taylor Grazing, Carl Perkins, Fed- DD AUGUST PAYROLL 21,077.86
eral Food Program, E-Rate, and Tech- DD STEPHANIE KLYM 162.98
nology Grants. Motion by Sperry, DD TAMMY SIMNIONIW 115 52
second by Zachmann to approve Weg- O'Brien updated the board on the
ner as authorized representative Mo- progress of the expansion project and
tion carries unanimously, the board toured the new facility.
2019-2020 School wide Title con- Peplinski reported on the status of
solidated grant application was re- the DeMores Landscaping Project.
viewed and discussed. Motion by Principals Peplinski and O'Brien re-
Zachmann, second by Lund to approve quested that the board consider a title
application. Motion carries unani- change to Superintendent since they
mously, acquired their superintendent creden-
2019-2020 Neglected and Delin-tials. The board discussed it and deter-
quent (N&D) grant application was re- mined they would like to study this
viewed and discussed. Motion by further before a decision is made.
Sperry, second byVan Hornto approve Reis, Johnson, O'Brien, and
Simnioniw reported on their meeting
with the County Commissioners. The
county approved the request for Land
Utilization funds in the amount of
$350,000 for general fund operating
plus $10,000 for new computers for
each library and other library needs.
Rita Ennen from the Dickinson Public
Library also attended the meeting with
the commissioners and expressed
reservations about hiring staff at the
new Prairie library for the Friday's when
school is not in session and one or two
evenings per week for public use. The
library receives funding through a
county tax levy for the community serv-
ices they provide, whereas the school
district provides funding to the library for
their services to the school through a
contract.
Peplinski, O'Brien, and Simnioniw
conducted an interview with John (Pete)
Hegge for the maintenance position. It
was their recommendation to hire him.
John attended the meeting and the
board members took the opportunity to
ask questions about his experience.
M/S Reis/Johnson to accept the recom-
mendation of the interview committee
and hire John Hegge for the mainte-
nance supervisor position with starting
wage at $24 per hour with a 90 day pro-
bationary period and also to allow the
use of the school pickup to and from
work. All in favor.
O'Brien presented a request to
waive preschool tuition tor students
whose parents are employed by the
school district. M/S Johnson/Bock to
deny the request. All in favor.
O'Brien reported that the Heart River
sports co-op was adding cross country.
Peplinski reported that the school dis-
trict is now required to appoint someone
as behavioral coordinator. M/S
Reis/Johnson to appoint Assistant Prin-
cipal Danielle O'Brien as behavioral co-
ordinator. All ir~ favor.
The board was provided a schedule
for each school's Discovery Days for
2019-20 school year and principals
noted that it was subject to change de-
pendent upon availability o.f presenters.
Peplinski informed the board that
First State Bank of Golva donated t-
shirts for all students and staff to use for
field trips.
The board was provided with the
Whistleblower Protection Policy for re-
view.
M/S Reis/Johnson to call for
propane bids for DeMores and Prairie
Schools for period of September 14,
2019, through August 31, 2019. All in
favor. Bock and Johnson asked that
Farmers Union Oil of Beach and South-
west Grain be added to list of vendors
who will receive the bid notice.
Simnioniw stated that the ad would also
be placed in the BC Pioneer.
Discussion on continuance of fire
alarm inspection contract was tabled
until it is determined how the building
will be utilized. O'Brien reported that
the BC Sheriff's Department and the BC
EMS are interested in utilizing the build-
ing. No definite plans have been made
at this point. Bock stated he would like
to enter into a lease agreement if the
county entities decide to occupy the
building.
Pete Odermann requested that R&R
Auto Farm & Electric be added to the
vendor list for DOT bus inspections.
M/S Reis/Bock to deny the request. All
in favor.
The Village EAP contract was re-
viewed by the board. M/S Reis/Bock to
continue the EAP contract with The Vil-
lage at $1,500 annual fee. All in favor.
Simnioniw noted that she had misin-
formed the board of the required meet-
ing date for the public input meeting
regarding adoption of the 2019-20
school budget. M/S Bock/Johnson to
rescind the motion made at the July
meeting to hold the public input meet-
ing on August 13. All in favor. M/S
Reis/Bock to establish September 10 at
5:00 p.m. at DeMores School for the
public input meeting to adopt the 2019-
20 budget. All in favor.
Simnioniw informed the board that
an authorized representative for the Ho-
race Mann payflex plan was required to
be named for the district and maximum
spending limits needed to be estab-
lished. M/S Johnson/Reis to appoint
Tammy Simnioniw as authorized repre-
sentative for the Horace Mann payflex
spending account and to establish
spending limits at a maximum of feder-
ally approved limits. All in favor.
Peplinski reported that the RESP
kickoff meeting will be held August 19.
M/S J0hnson/Reis to .adjourn the
meeting. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Joey Kessel, President
Tammy Simnioniw, Business Man-
ager
(August 22)
Medora City Council
City of Medora
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 6, 2019
(Subject to Council
review and approval)
Meeting was called to order at
7:00pm by Mayor Todd Corneil. Present
were Council members Doug EIlison,
Tracy Sexton, Kinley Slauter, and John
Tczap. Sandra Kuntz and Mike Njos
were also present.
Minutes from July 9, July 18, and
July 23 Council Meetings were re-
viewed. Slauter moved to approve the
minutes from the July 9, July 18 and
July 23 meetings, Sexton seconded.
Motion passed unanimously
Department Reports
City Engineer Mike Njos - a written
report was submitted - the bids for the
MCC Sidewalk will be opened August
20. Mary Griffin advised that heavily
loaded semitrucks have been using
Red Trail and 8th Ave and she is con-
cerned there could be damage to
streets and utilities. Njos will address
with the contractor and look for any
damage
City Attorney Report - trial is set for
a bus driver related to a damaged light
post, other issues are covered.
Ambulance - a written report was
presented
Police Department - A written Police
report was reviewed. Chief Lapp pro-
vided information as a follow up to last
month's discussion on public safety.
The cross walks on River Road have
been repainted and more signage
added. Further discussions have been
held with Gels, Rummel, and Beach re-
lated to signage, speed bumps, etc.
Grant Gels advised that they will be in-
stalling speed bumps in TRNP on East
River Road and on 2nd Avenue next
spring. Gels requested the City make
the intersections of Third Avenue with
Third Street and Main Street into four
way stops to help improve public safety.
Ellison moved the City install four-way
stop signs at the intersections of Third
Avenue and Third Street, and Third Av-
enue and Main Street, Sexton sec-
onded. Discussion included questions if
there is room for the signs at those in-
tersections. The questions were ad-
dressed and the motion passed
unanimously. Beach asked if the new
stop signs need to have wood posts.
Slauter suggested that there be a re-
view with the owners involved as to look
and placement, but the preference is
that the new signs match existing signs.
It was suggested that the City also look
at replacing signs which don't meet the
height requirements. Streitz com-
mented there are still problems with
speeding by the pool, Beach will look at
putting up more speed limit signs and
the Police are asked to look at increas-
ing enforcement.
Dell Beach presented the Public
Works report.
A written MCC Report was pre-
sented.
City Auditor, Gary Ridenhower, pre-
sented his monthly report. Year to date
revenue and expenditure detail, and
current expenditure detail were pre-
sented. There will be a Special Meeting
on August7 at 4:30 pm to review and
approve the Preliminary Budget. The
Final Budget will be approved at the Oc-
tober 1 Council Meeting. Old Business
TR Presidential Library update -
nothing new to report
MCC Exterior Project Update - con-
crete work is first step, bids to be
opened August 20. New Business
TRMF Point to Point Park Request
- Joslyn Tooz. An update on the Project
was presented. Surveys indicate that
more activities for young families are
needed. There are significant infra-
structure elements in the development
that TRMF requests the City to consider
funding. Fund raising is underway, the
zip line and the miniature golf features
have the required funding to proceed.
The goal is to have the Park open the
Spring of 2022. There have been dis-
cussions with Billings County on fund-
ing. Clarence Sitter requested the City
support the Park with funding and
asked what the process would be for
discussion. The request willbe dis-
cussed more tomorrow at the Budget
meeting.
Ranch-O-Rama Rodeo Banner Re-
quest - Naomi Rossow. Slauter moved
to allow a Ranch-O-Rama Rodeo Ban-
ner to be placed on the MCC fence
Thursday through Sunday, Sexton sec-
onded. Motion passed unanimously.
Local Charity Permit, Hunters' Feed,
Chamber of Commerce - Tracy Sexton
Slauter moved to approve the request
for a Charity Permit for the Hunters'
Feed Raffle, Ellison Seconded. Kuntz
advised the request is in order. Motion
passed unanimously
Outdoor Dance Permit, End of Sea-
son, CVB - Jodi Johnson. Chief Lapp
supports the request and wants to work
closely on the schematic for the Dance.
Ellison moved the Outdoor Dance Per-
mit for the End of Season dance on
September 14 be approved with the
stipulations that one security officer is
required and the organizers will work
with Chief Lapp on the schematic, Sex-
ton seconded. Motion passed unani-
mously.
Permits for Bounce House and Tent
- Beth Clyde. Sexton moved the per-
mits for a Tent on September 12 and a
Bounce House on September 13 be ap-
proved contingent on the required in-
surance being in place, Slauter
seconded. Discussion was the tent and
bounce house need to be removed by
Saturday, September 14. Motion
passed unanimously.
Utility Committee Action Items - Kin-
ley Slauter. Four requests for reduction
in garbage rates were discussed. The
Committee recommends the request
from Norma Myers be denied based on
the situation clearly fitting the category
that is being charged, and the request
from Rhonda King be denied based on
the camper activity at their location. EI-
lison moved to ratify the recommenda-
tions from the Utilities Committee
related to the requests from Norma
Myers and Rhonda King, Sexton sec-
onded, Motion passed unanimously.
Garbage rate reduction requests from
Deb Lervik and Troy Mack were re-
viewed. Slauter moved the requests be
denied based on both situations fitting
the definitions of the categories as-
signed, Ellison seconded. Discussion
was that if water and sewer service are
discontinued the garbage service can
also be discontinued, if they are using
water then they likely are generating
garbage. Motion passed three to one.
Miscellaneous Business
Slauter described the Compensation
management process he proposed and
reviewed the document he proposes to
use to communicate the process
Corneil supports moving forward and
using the document
as the basis of policy with more work
to be done. Sexton supports the time-
line and feels it is a good start. Kuntz
suggested that more detail be added at
the next meeting.
Zoning openings - there is currently
an opening to replace Justin Ell who
has left the community, and we expect
another opening as lan Connors has
advised that he will be moving and
plans to resign around the end of Sep-
tember. The direction is to post a notice
at the Post Office for qualified candi-
dates to express interest, appoint a re-
placement for Justin Ell, and work to
identify candidates to replace lan when
required.
Lemonade Stands - the practice
has been for children to request per-
mission for lemonade stands. Sexton
moved we wave the Transient Merchant
fee for a lemonade stand on Thursday,
Ellison seconded. Motion passed unan-
imously.
Late payment of Utility invoices - it
was discussed to look into charging a fi-
nance charge or late fee for delinquent
payments. Kuntz stated that such
charges can be included in the fee
schedule if desired.
Ellison moved to accept the finan-
cials as presented, Slauter seconded.
Discussion was that sales tax needs to
be removed from one payment. The Au-
ditor will deduct the sales tax. Motion
passed unanimously.
3012 286 ONE CALL CONCEPTS3.60
3013 330 ROUGHRIDER
ELECTRIC COOP, INC 301.00
3014 352 SOUTHWEST
WATER AUTHORITY 17209.33
3015 643 WASTE
MANANGEMENT 350.21
5265 60 BRAUN
DISTRIBUTING 54.40
5266 322 FIRST 43.21
5267 157 HAWKINS, INC. 1383.50
5268 229 MIDSTATE
TELEPHONE COMPANY 79.66
5270 330 ROUGHRIDER
ELECTRIC COOP, INC 529.00
17328 AFLAC 433.08
17329 VISION INSURANC
AVESIS 52.02
17330 DENTAL INSURANC
AMERITAS 576:40
17331 809 GEORGE'S
TIRE LTD 206.00
17332 173 JACOBSON
MUSIC INC. 25.98
17341 10 AMERICAN
INSURANCE, INC 11336.00
17342 736 APEX Engineering
Group 19993.10
17343 523 AT&T Mobility 601.10
17344 625 BIG T CONSTRUCTION
& LAWN SPRINKL 1216.00
17345 60 BRAUN
DISTRIBUTING 36.40
17346 801 BURSKI EXCAVATING,
INC 728076.34
17347 73 CHILLER SYSTEMS,
INC 1623.16
17348 683 CORDOVA
CONSTRUCTION 543.00
17349 99 DAKOTA DUST-TEX,
INC. 166.00
17350 135 FARMERS UNION4173.27
17351 322 FIRST 119.12
17352 146 GALLS, LLC 114.93
17353 444 HIGHLANDS
ENGINEERING &
SURVEYING 9595.00
17355 557 Legal Edge Solutions,
PLLC 2100.00
17356 223 MEDORA
CONVENIENCE & LIQUORS 36.93
17357 613 MENARDS-
DICKINSON 214.23
17358 226 MID-AMERICAN
RESEARCH CHEMICAL 149.35
17359 229 MIDSTATE
TELEPHONE COMPANY 773.43
17360 261 NDLC 321.00
17361 270 NITRO-GREEN 324.00
17362 275 NORTHERN
IMPROVEMENT CO. 64185.21
17363 808 Pierce Lee 17110.00
17365 305 PUMP SYSTEMS
LLC 99.91
17365 432 Rohan Hardware 44.55
17366 330 ROUGHRIDER
ELECTRIC COOP, INC 4159.44
17367 352 SOUTHWEST
WATER AUTHORITY 51.15
17368 364 STEIN'S, INC 734.55
17369 156 THE HARTFORD 2714.34
17370 555 Total Safety
U.S Inc. 205.00
PAYROLL 7/12 16989.68
PAYROLL 7/26 18548.05
RENT CITY OF MEDORA 450.00
NDPERS RETIREMN
NDPERS 3249.07
NDPERS DEFERRED
COMP DEP 820.00
FIT EFTPS 5077.91
FIT EFTPS 5158.35
Deadline for Zoning Applications is
Friday, August 9 @ 12:00pm with the
Zoning Meeting being Tuesday, August
20 @ 6:00pm. Deadline for Council
Agenda Items is Friday, August 30 @
12:00pm and the next Council Meeting
is Tuesday, September 3 @ 7:00pm. In
addition there will be Special Budget
Meetings on August 7 at 4:30 pm.
Slauter moved the meeting be ad-
journed, Tczap seconded. Motion
passed unanimously. Meeting ad-
journed at 8:20 pm.
Attest: Todd Corneil, Mayor
Attest: Gary Ridenhower, City Audi-
tor
(August 22)
Bids
CALL FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that Billings
County School District will receive
sealed bids to furnish propane to the
District from September 14, 2019,
through August 31, 2020, as follows:
PROPANE FUEL to be delivered to
Medora, Prairie, and Prairie Preschool
facilities. Bids are to be marked
"Propane Bid" and must be in the Dis-
trict office in Medora before 4:00 p.m.
MT Tuesday, September 10, 2019,
when they will be opened. Bidders
must guarantee there will be no price in-
crease for a minimum of 90 days, up to
a maximum of the full one year term of
the bid. Successful bidder must keep a
minimum of 40% fuel in tanks at all
times. Maintenance and repair of lines
and regulators will be done at no cost
to the District except for parts used.
ALL FUEL BIDS SHOULD IN-
CLUDE ONLY THOSE TAXES APPLI-
CABLE TO SCHOOLS
The Board reserves the right to ac-
cept or reject any or all bids, and to
waive irregularities.
By Order of the Board
Tammy Simnioniw, Bus. Mgr.
(August 22)