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FALLON COUNTY TIMES FR I DAY„I t 1, 2016 - 9 Minutes Continued from page 8 tor for Ryan Zinke. Randy has had a discussion with FEMA regarding the tor- nado event and the issues everyone is facing with the Baker Lake. Randy stated Fallon County will need to make a formal request from the State of Montana. They will then come in and do an assessment of costs in relation to the Lake, etc. Commis- sioner Baldwin stated our County Engineer will com- plete his assessment as well. Randy stated all photographs will be very helpful now. Fallon County will also need to write the letter to the State DES and carbon copy the Governor to ask for their assistance. Ask for FEMA to do a cost assessment of total damages so there is a number FEMA accepts. This is out- side of what the private insur- ance will pay for. Individuals need to document their ma- chinery and labor given to- ward this effort. Public safety is the biggest concern. The group further discussed impact this will have on the 'Landfill and the road to the Landfill. Shannon stated the Corps is not as concerned about drain- ing the lake as getting the re- quired approval from the State of Montana and other required entities. 12:20 PM Chuck Lee, DES Coordinator, stated Dale Bu- tori, Deputy DES Coordina- tor, informed him they are running low on food re- sources at the Baker Fire Hall. Commissioner Baldwin stated they should contact Reynolds for food resources. 12:21 PM Chuck Lee left the discussion. 12:30 PM Shannon, Randy and Alex left the discussion. 12:30 PM RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash sec- onds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion Carried unani- mously. NOON RECESS 1:15 PM RECONVENED Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, members and Lani DeBuhr, Clerk/Secretary 1:50 PM Penny Zimmer- man, Jon Tester liaison, joined the meeting. Would like them to talk to Jon Tester about draining the lake as there is a ton of garbage; Fal- lon County would like finan- cial assistance to do this. 3:00PM PRIMARY ELEC- TION CANVASS PRESENT - Canvassers - Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum and William L. Randash; Election Clerk -Kathy Newell, Election Administrator - Brenda J. Wood. Commissioner Baldwin read aloud the count for each indi- vidual, including write-ins and Commissioners Ranum and Randash made sure the numbers compared correctly. After the canvass was com- plete, it was found all num- bers corresponded with the unofficial tally. Full informa- tion can be obtained from the Clerk and Recorder's office. 3:20 PM Brenda and Kathy left the meeting 3:20 PM- Mary Grube gave 'updates on what services KU is willing to offer during this time. 3:21 PM- Mary Grube left the meeting. 3:20 PM Jeff Gates, District DES & Shannon Hewson, i lirosz Engineering and Jason Rittal, County Development It Advisor Discussed new federal fund- ing guidelines. Assuming we will seek federal funding, es- pecially with the Baker Lake damages. To help them assess the costs in the best way. There will be a pre -disaster assessment to determine if it qualifies and then it will go to the Presidential side. Timeline according to Jeff: Not very fast, but have to get the num- bers within 30 days from Sat- urday, to submit for the Pres- idential Assistance. 3:25 PM- Jason Rittal left the meeting. 3:30 PM- Jeff left the meet- ing. The group further discussed the best means of factoring the cleaning costs of the Baker Lake and how to deal with removal of the debris. 4:00 PM Shannon left the meeting. 4:00 PM The Commission left to attend the tornado briefing in the Library EOC (Basement). 5:00 PM RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Com- missioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15,2016 9:00AM RECONVENED PRESENT Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, mem- bers 9:00AM - The Commission signed the agreement between Fallon County and MK Wee - den Construction, LLC to purchase approximately 30,000 yards of crushed road gavel within five miles of Cap Rock Road in accordance with County specifications. The agreement is on record in the Clerk and Recorder's of- fice. The Commission spent the balance of the morning work- ing with and taking care of business relating to the tor- nado event. 12:00 PM RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum sec- onds the motion. 3 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion carried. NOON RECESS 1:15 PM RECONVENED PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and Williath .L. Randash, mem- bers The Commission reviewed more information received pertaining to the tornado event. 2:00 PM FAIR FOOD BOOTH BID OPENING PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, mem- bers; Brenda J Wood, Clerk and Recorder; Terry Sukut and Mike Vandever, JGA Ar- chitects; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor Terry Sukut, Read the bids aloud while the balance of the group recorded information. Contractor - Cucancic, Billings, $1,646,884 Contractor - Heart MTN Const., LLC, Powell, WY, $2,339,646 Contractor - Tooz Construc- tion, Dickinson, ND, $1,519,499 All above bids had a sub- stantial completion date of May 1,2017. One other bid was received from Battle Ridge Builders and they asked that their bid be pulled. The bids will be further reviewed and tallied to make sure the figures are all accurate. The Commission will meet to make a decision, Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 PM. 2:30 PM Terry, Mike and Jason left the meeting. 2:30 PM The Commission spent the balance of the day working with and taking care of business relating to the tor- nado event. ADJOURN s/Steve Baldwin, Chairman ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder MONDAY, JUNE 20,2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, mem- bers; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION BOARD APPOINT- - The Commission made and approved the mo- tion to reappoint Randy Wolenetz to the Fallon County Weed Board and Judy Gunderson to the Fallon County Council on Aging Board. MISCELLANEOUS- The Commission reviewed and signed general journal entries to move funds from one ac- count to another. The Com- mission reviewed department reports, newsletters and no- tices; revenues received dur- ing the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. QUOTES- The Commission reviewed a quote from Thiel Brothers to replace the exist- ing metal roof on the Exhibit Hall at Fairgrounds due to it being improperly installed initially. No decision was made at this time. David Es- peland, Fallon Medical Com- plex CEO, notified the Commission of the additional quote he received from an- other seal coat company for the FMC, PVC and Health Department parking lots. David suggested the work be given to Top Notch due to their high quality of work and price and the Commission agreed. The Commission re- ceived a quote to replace the compressor in the PVC A/C unit for $5,349 and they ap- proved of the work to be done. CHANGE OF RATE AP- PROVAL FORM- The Com- mission reviewed and signed Change of Rate Approval Forms for Michael Heiser and Lori Hall for successfully completing six months as a Dispatcher. 10:00AM ROAD DEPART- MENT UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Dale Bu- tori, Weed Supervisor; Shan- non Hewson, Brosz Engineering SHOP UPDATES- Alba Higgins gave updates on the vehicles and equipment they are servicing or repairing this week. Alba notified the Com- mission a calf was hit and killed by one of the County trucks last week and they have turned it into the insur- ance. The Commission gave Alba permission to get bid specs for a new blade. ROAD UPDATES - The Commission and Dale Butori discussed if the County should continue to spray pri- vate driveways for weeds due to the problems he is having with several landowners no longer wanting them sprayed or wanting them sprayed a certain way. No decision was made at this time. PROJECT UPDATES - Shannon Hewson gave up- dates on the following County projects: Cooper Bridge and the Drainage Culverts through Town. 11:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION Present: Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Mary Grube, Planner Administra- tive Assistant BAKER LAKE CLEANUP - The Commission, Rich Menger and Mary Grube re- viewed emails regarding Baker Lake from DEQ and FWP. Rich told the Commis- sion there was no fish kill or petroleum sheen on Baker Lake after the tornado and said that's a good sign as it shows there was most likely little contamination. Rich will be submitting a water test for the lake today. PREDATOR CONTROL - The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Pred- ator Control MOU commit- ting $14,000 towards predator control in Fallon County for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 11:45PM PUBLIC COM- MENT No one appeared for public comment. 12:00PM NOON RECESS I:15PM SPLASH PARK UPDATES & PAY APP DIS- CUSSION Present: Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director; Greg Steckler, Stably Engineering Greg Steckler and Scott Rabbitt met with the Com- mission to discuss the most recent Pay Application sub- mitted by KO Construction. The Commission gave per- mission to pay it and reduce the retainage to 1% until they can complete the items in the bath house after the insurance adjuster makes his visit to as- sess damage from tornado. Scott and the Commission discussed the steps that need to be taken to get the Splash Park open again. 1:50PM- Chuck Lee, 911/DES Director, joined the meeting. Chuck Lee, Lani DeBuhr and the Commission dis- cussed Chuck taking over the volunteer and donation duties for the tornado relief effort. 2:00PM- Pat Ehret, Fair Board Chairman, joined the meeting. The Commission and Pat Ehret discussed purchases that were made without Fair Board approval. Pat said she has been trying to stop this happening and the Commis- sion advised Pat to contact the County Attorney to ask what the law is that governs this. 2:10PM CLAIMS AP- PROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the June Mid - Month Claims in the amount of $391,720.22 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder's Office. 4:00PM COUNTY ATTOR- NEY UPDATES Present: Darcy Wassmann County Attorney Darcy gave the Commission updates on the Hay Lease, MacKay Land Lease and Health Department contract for use of building. The Com- mission and Darcy discussed the WBI Energy Lease lan- guage and Darcy and the City of Baker Attorney's attempts at getting it changed. 4:30PM- Mike Kirschten, Member of the Public and Landfill Operator. joined the meeting. Mike Kirschten asked the Commission if they had re- ceived a bill for the Rifle Range Bathrooms and the Commission said they will contact Griffith Steel to get it. Miscellaneous Items- Darcy and the Commission dis- cussed board member con- duct when items are purchased without board ap- proval. Darcy asked the Com- mission if they wanted to do anything about the Cyber Se- curity Grant award process. The Commission said they want to bring it to other peo- ple's attention although they aren't sure if anything can be done at this point. 5:00PM EVENING RE- CESS TUESDAY, JUNE 21,2016 1:00PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, mem- bers; Lani Dell uhr, Clerk 1:00PM INSURANCE AD- JUSTER MEETING FOR TORNADO DAMAGE Present: Ken Zander. EMC Insurance Adjuster; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Scott Rabbit, Parks Director The Commission, Ken Zan- der, Debbie Wyrick, Chuck Lee and Scott Rabbit( went to various locations in the County that received tornado damage to assess the damage. 3:00PM RECESS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22,2016 I 0:W AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William I. Randash, mem- bers; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 10:00AM FEMA DISAS- TER/TECHNICAL ASSESS - MENT Present: Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Jeff Gates, MT DES District IV Coordinator; Lance Wede- meyer, City of Baker Public Works Director; Jack Austin, MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Captain; Zach Phillips, MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden; Mary Louise Hendrickson, MT De- partment of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Technical Lead; Scott Rabbitt, Parks Di- rector; Dan Brosz, Brosz En- gineering; Tim Thennis, MT DES Recovery Bureau Chief; Mark Shugart, FEMA Civil Region VIII; Jason Rittal, Fallon County Development Advisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Mary Grube, Planner Administra- tive Assistant; Rich Mengel - . Sanitarian The Commission and all present met to discuss the best way to clean out the tornado debris in Baker Lake as well as the Baker Lake Disaster Mitigation plan Jason Rittal drafted on behalf of the Com- mission. The types of finan- cial assistance available was discussed and the steps that must be taken to get approval. The Commission made and approved of the motion to hire Brosz Engineering with a cap of $10,000 to determine the options and associated costs for the Baker Lake clean-up project. 1:00PM RECESS FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016 1:00PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, mem- bers; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 1:00PM BAKER CLEAN- UP MEETING WITH GOV- ERNOR BULLOCK'S DIGNITARIES Present: Dan Villa, MT State Budget Director; Delila Bruno, State Emergency Ad- ministrator; Matt Quinn, De- partment of Military Affairs Major General Director; Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor; Mona Madler, SMART Executive Director; Darcy Wassmann, County At- torney; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Roger Meggers, Airport Manager; Scott Rab- bitt, Parks Director; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Jeff Gates, MT DES District IV Coordinator; Mary Grube, Planner Administra- tive Assistant; Rich Meager, Sanitarian The Commission and all present met to discuss the Baker Lake clean-up project and assess the damages. The steps that need to be taken for State or Federal assistance was discussed also. 3:00PM FAIR FOOD BOOTH BID REVIEW Terry Sukut with JGA Archi- tects was unable to attend the meeting, therefore it was can- celed and will be rescheduled. 3:00PM ADJOURN Fallon County Times and Places 110PE. do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am.- 5:00 p.m.; closed Satur- days. Sundays and legal holi- days. O'Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 am. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.. courthouse Changed For Life church serv- ices, 10 a.m.. Baker Senior Cen- ter, July 3. Independence Day. July 4. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children. 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Fair Board meeting. 6 p.m., Fallon County Fair- grounds exhibit hall. July 5. City Council. 7 p.m.. Fallon County courtroom. July 6. Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture. noon. picnic, McClain Park. July 7. Changed For Life church serv- ices, 10 am., Baker Senior Cen- ter, July 10. I lospital Helpers. July 11. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m.. American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Li - biary, 5 p.m.. library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild. I() a.m.. Thee Garage, July 12. Baker CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m.. high school board room .July 13. Changed For Life church serv- ices. 10 a.m., Baker Senior Cen- ter, July 17. Local students graduate from NDSC The following local students graduated from the North Dakota State College in Wah- peton, ND - Kandacc Siebert, Associate in Applied Science. Practical Nursing; Zech Varner, Associate in Applied Science, Electrical Technol- ogy; Duncan Wyrick, Certifi- cate, Plumbing. LAW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • June 20.2016 - June 26.2016 - 40 Calls for service: 2 non -in- jury crashes; 3 citizen assists; 7 agency assists; 7 law enforcement information reports; 2 alarms calls (unfounded); 5 animal com- plaints; 7 traffic stops, 2 vehicle unlocks; I DUI investigation; 1 noise comlaint; 1 careless driving issued; 2 downtown disturbances (disorderly) Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls arc never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and con- viction of responsible parties. FROM THE BENCH City Court • Matthew Thomas Monck, Ismay. fail to carry proof or ex- hibit/insurance in vehicle. owner or operator. 1st offense, dismissed by Court. ticket is- sued 6/14/16. • Chance Michael Ehret, Baker, disorderly conduct, bond forfeited $185, ticket issued 5/27/16. • Katelynn Glecna Schwindt. Baker, disorderly conduct, bond forfeited $185, ticket issued 5/2 7 / 1 6. • Krystie Elizabeth Madsen. Baker, animal at large, bond forfeited $30, ticket issued 5/19/16. • Krystie Elizabeth Madsen, Baker, vicious animal, bond forfeited $150, ticket issued 5/19/16. • Colton David Cornwell. Baker, open container, bond forfeited $100, ticket issued 5/21/16. • Brandon Lynn Brooks, Baker. operating with expired registration, failure to re -regis- ter, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 6/11/16 Justice Court • Frankie Wayne Stringer, Medicine Lake. seatbelt viola- tion, bond forfeited $20. ticket issued 6/15/16. • Isaiah Jesse Uvalli, Timber Lake, SD, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20. ticket is- sued 6/15/16.
