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PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Public Hearing

And Review of Environmental Review Record

The Buffalo Trail Water District will hold a public hearing on May 21, 2020, at 3:00 pm via a video conference at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85496426441?pwd=V1JFd08vR0ZtWFhVQnErWVpZVnRGUT09 (Meeting ID: 854 9642 6441).

The purpose of the meeting will be to obtain public comments regarding the proposed water improvements project which intends to develop a new supply well(s). With assistance from Great West Engineering and Phillco Economic Growth Council, the District is completing a Water System Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and preparing applications for funding from the Montana Department of Commerce, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).

At the public hearing, the proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding, any costs that may result for local citizens as a result of the project. A decision will be made on the environmental assessment and PER. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to ask questions and express opinions regarding the proposed project and any environmental impacts.

Comments may be given orally at the meeting or submitted in writing before May 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Anyone wanting to review the environmental review record and project impacts or submit questions and comments should contact [email protected] Copies of the draft environmental review are available at Great West Engineering and will also be available at the public meeting.

Buffalo Trail Water District

Don Voegel

President

(Published by Phillips County News 05/13, 05/20/2020)

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REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

The City of Malta has been awarded a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by the Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) to conduct a Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) for renovation and/or expansion of the Hi-Line Retirement Center. With the award of funding, the City of Malta is soliciting proposals to hire a firm to provide architectural services to prepare a PAR. The PAR must follow the requirements set forth by the CDBG Program. The agreement and payment terms will be negotiated with the selected offeror.

The selected offeror will develop recommendations regarding possible renovations and/or expansion to the existing facility for improved functionality and expanded services. The final report must comply with the requirements of the latest version of the CDBG Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) outline. Following pre-design approval, the selected consultant may also be asked, at the discretion of the City of Malta, to assist in developing a final construction design, preparing construction bid documents, facilitating project bidding, and overseeing construction activities.

Disadvantaged and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. The selection of finalists to be interviewed will be based on an evaluation of the written responses. The award will be made to the most qualified offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the City of Malta, all factors considered. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified as soon as possible. Questions and responses should be directed to Samantha Chagnon, Director of Community Planning, Bear Paw Development Corporation, P.O. Box 170, Havre, MT 59501, [email protected]. All responses must be received no later than June 10, 2020. Include five copies of the proposal. Proposals may not exceed 20 one-side pages, excluding standard corporate brochures and personnel resumes. Please state "Hi-Line Retirement Center PAR Proposal" on the outside of the response package.

This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal and state statutes governing procurement of professional services. Accordingly, the City of Malta reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory, or inappropriate.

Section 3 Public Notice

The City of Malta has received notice of the award of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Montana Department of Commerce. The City of Malta will hire a consultant to prepare a Preliminary Architectural Report which addresses possible improvements/expansion to the Hi-Line Retirement Center. Work includes architectural site analysis, preparation of cost estimates, and completion of an environmental review checklist.

CDBG regulations governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with this CDBG-assisted project will be extended to local lower-income residents. Further, to the greatest extent feasible, business concerns located in or substantially owned by residents of the project area will be utilized.

For more information, please contact Bear Paw Development Corporation, P.O. Box 170, Havre, MT 59501 or call 265-9226.

(Published by Phillips County News 05/20, 05/27/2020)

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RESULTS OF SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE

K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT 14A OF PHILLIPS COUNTY

MALTA, MONTANA

TRUSTEE ELECTION

May 5, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned Clerk of School District 14A of Phillips County, State of Montana that the results of the May 5, 2020 election are:

Trustee Candidates:

Kevin Koss: Elected by Acclamation

Justin Lamb: Elected by Acclamation

Therefore, it has been certified by the Board of Trustees of Malta School District 14A, that Kevin Koss and Justin Lamb have been elected to the Board of Trustees for a 3-year term.

Dated: May 13, 2020

Jane M. Knudsen

Clerk of School District 14A

Malta, MT 59538

(Published by Phillips County News 05/20/2020)

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NOTICE OF ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

The Malta Irrigation District will receive sealed bids for the repair of the MID office building roof, including labor and materials. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Malta Irrigation District (MID) Office – 509 S 3rd Street E, Malta, MT. Proposals will be opened at the 1:00 p.m. MID meeting on June 10, 2020. Contractors must be licensed in order to bid. For any questions, please contact Russell Brookie at (406) 654-1440. Malta Irrigation reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

(Published by Phillips County News 05/20, 05/27, 06/03/2020)

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Notice of June 2, 2020 Primary Mail Ballot Election; Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration

Notice is hereby given that in Phillips County on June 2, 2020, a Primary nominating election will be held for the purpose of nominating federal, state, and county candidates for the November 3, 2020 General election ballot. Also included, per MCA 15-10-425, will be three county ballot issues: a County Road Levy, County General Levy and a County Bridge Levy. All active voters receiving a ballot in rural areas of Phillips County will vote on all County levy issues. All active voters receiving a ballot in the City of Malta, Town of Dodson and Town of Saco will vote on the County General Levy and County Bridge Levy.

The election will be conducted by mail ballot. All active and inactive electors of Phillips County are entitled to vote in the election.

Ballots will be mailed to active electors only beginning on May 8, 2020. If you do not receive a ballot, contact the elections office at 406-654-2423 for instruction on how to register or update your registration to receive a ballot.

No polling places will be open on election day. In-person registration, voting and ballot drop-off is available at the county elections office located in the County Courthouse at 314 S 2nd Ave W, Malta MT.

Regular* registration for the election will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Citizens are encouraged to register by mail before this deadline, vote their mail ballot from home, and return their voted ballot by mail one week prior to election day. Registering and voting by mail from home helps limit in-person registration and voting crowds to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Postage is pre-paid on mail ballot return envelopes.

To request the voter registration application, please call the elections office at 406-654-2423. A postage-paid return envelope will be included with the application. If you have moved, please update your registration information by completing the voter registration application and submitting it to the county election office.

*If you miss the May 26 regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration application, but you will need to return to the election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot.

Call the elections office at 406-654-2423 if you have questions or need assistance with voter registration and voting.

DATED this 6th day of May, 2020

Phillips County

Lynnel LaBrie, Election Administrator

(Published by Phillips County News 05/06, 05/13, 05/20/2020)

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NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY

At the regular board meeting for Whitewater School District 20D the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to sell or dispose of real property because it is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable or unsuitable for the school purposes of the district. The resolution may not become effective for 14 days after this notice. Any taxpayer may appeal any time prior to the effective date of the resolution. 20-6-604SLM

SURPLUS PROPERTY:

Old set of pole vault mats - early 1990's

(Published by Phillips County News 05/20/2020)

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