One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
G. Anderson Land Site.
TAXPAYERS OF
PHILLIPS COUNTY
Corrected 2023 Tax Bills for Statewide EQUALIZATION Mill Levies per the MONTANA SUPREME COURT ORDER 23-0635
https://courts.mt.gov/external/orders/caseInfo?id=OP%2023-0635
Corrected Real Estate tax statements have been mailed the week of MARCH 18th, 2024, showing JUST the additional amount due for the Statewide (Education) Equalization Mill Levies ordered by the MT Supreme Court Ruling. The additional billing plus the original 2nd half will be DUE on MAY 31, 2024 for ALL TAXPAYERS. Even if you have paid the 1st half in advance, this will be an additional amount due.
Respectfully,
Ann Remely, Phillips County Treasurer
(Published by Phillips County News 3/20, 3/27/2024) MNAXLP
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Call for Bids
Saco Congregate Meals
Phillips County, hereby invites for bid, the Saco congregate meals for the elderly for April 8, 2024 to June 30, 2024. Meals would be served two days per week. The County Commissioners have determined the minimum cost to provide this service under this contract must be at least $5.00 per plate. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer and meet one-third of the RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories. Meals will be served on days and at a time mutually agreed upon by the two parties, using the following meal pattern:
meat or alternate--three edible ounces
vegetables and fruit – 3 servings
vegetable serving – 1 cup leafy greens or ½ cup cooked
fruit serving – ½ cup or 1 serving
grains – 2 servings (whole grains: 100% whole wheat breads, pastas, brown rice)
dessert--one-serving
milk or dairy equivalent – 1 serving
coffee or hot tea
The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update. Caterers must be inspected by the County Sanitarian and the Caterer must have the appropriate business license. The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals. Meals may be served on site or catered to another location. The location of meals served on site should be accessible to the people with disabilities. Bids must be received in the Clerk and Recorder's office, Phillips County Courthouse, P.O. Box 360, Malta MT by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. Phillips County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Phillips County.
If you have any questions call the Commissioners Office at 654-2429.
(Published by Phillips County News 3/20, 3/27/2024) MNAXLP
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PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Malta will conduct a Public Hearing April 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning Resolution 1346. A Resolution: Approving the revised Gymnasium Lease
Agreement & Fees – Malta City Hall. The Resolution will be available for inspection at City
Hall on April 2, 2024. Persons and/or their agent(s) may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor John Demarais, PO Box 1300 Malta MT 59538 no later than 12 noon on March 26, 2024.
(Published by Phillips County News 3/27, 4/3/2024) MNAXLP
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DAN O'BRIEN
O'Brien & Pekovitch, PLLP
113 South 2nd Street West
P.O. Box 1280
Malta, Montana 59538
Phone: (406) 654-2541
Attorney for Personal Representative
MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF PHILLIPS
In the Matter of the Estate ) Probate No. DP-2024-08
Of )
BRUCE E. KIRKALDIE, )
) NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased. )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must be mailed, return receipt requested, to: Edward Bishop, Personal Representative, c/o Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, PLLP, P.O. Box 1280, 113 South 2nd Street West, Malta, Montana 59538, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
DATED this 13th day of March 2024.
____ /s/Edward Bishop
Edward Bishop
Personal Representative
(Published by Phillips County News 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2024) MNAXLP
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PHILLIPS COUNTY
PO Box 360
Malta MT 59538
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board Of County Commissioners of Phillips County, Montana, will on Monday the 1st day of April, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. in their office at the County Court House receive sealed bids for a
PHILLIPS COUNTY SACO SHOP
This will be a pre-engineered steel building. A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Phillips County Commissioner Office at the courthouse, 314 South 2nd Ave West, Malta, MT, 59538.
NO BID WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS: accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, money order, or certified check, in the amount of not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid. Bids will be presented in a sealed envelope containing a complete copy of the bid and specifications clearly marked
PHILLIPS COUNTY SACO SHOP
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Phillips County.
Dated this 13th day of March, 2024
Board of County Commissioners
Signed: Bruce Christofferson Attest: Lynnel LaBrie
__/s/__________________ __/s/_____________
Commissioner Chairman Clerk and Recorder
Phillips County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(Published by Phillips County News 3/20, 3/27/2024) MNAXLP
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DISPOSITION OF OBSOLETE AND UNDESIRABLE PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given as required by Section 20-6-604, MCA, the Board of Trustees of Malta School District 14A adopted a resolution at a regular trustee meeting on March 13, 2024 to dispose of abandoned, obsolete, unsuitable and undesirable property of minimal value, including but not limited to various tools, computer equipment, office equipment, office furniture and a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. The sale will be held at the back of the Head Start Building (also known as the old Country Home) located at 117 S 9th St W. The date of the sale is set for April 15, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
For more information you may phone the school office at 654-1871. Any taxpayer of the district may appeal this resolution to district court anytime prior to the effective date of this resolution. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please come to the Head Start Building on April 15, 2024 to view the items and offer a purchase price. The effective day of the resolution will be April 10, 2024.
Jane M. Knudsen/District Clerk
Malta School District 14A
PO Box 670
Malta MT 59538
(Published by Phillips County News 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2024) MNAXLP
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SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerks of Dodson, Malta, Saco and Whitewater School Districts No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D Phillips County, State of Montana that regular registration for the Annual School Election to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, will close at 5:00 pm on Monday, April 8, 2024.
NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. All active and inactive electors of Dodson, Malta, Saco and Whitewater School Districts No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D are entitled to vote at said election.
Districts No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D will conduct a Mail Ballot Election:
Ballots will be automatically mailed to Active Electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot.
Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the county election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office. Late registration is only available through the county election office, and not the school district.
The county election office is located at:
Phillips County Courthouse
Lynnel LaBrie, Phillips County Election Administrator
PO Box 360
314 S 2nd Ave W
Malta, MT 59538
Dated this 18th day of March, 2024
Mary Nordlund, Clerk Dodson School District 2A-C
Jane Knudsen, Clerk Malta School District 14A
Mandy Sunford, Clerk Saco School District 12A + 12B
Lynn Hill, Clerk Whitewater School District 20D
(Published by Phillips County News 3/20,
3/27, 4/3/2024) MNAXLP
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George Anderson, 3029 S Assiniboine Rd, Dodson MT 59524, 406-658-2337, will apply to DEQ Opencut Mining Section for an 18.4-acre permit to mine gravel at the Anderson Site in Section 1, T31N, R28E, Phillips County. Operator will strip soil material for reclamation use; excavate, process, and haul gravel; and reclaim disturbed area to grassland. Site will be fully reclaimed and ready for release no later than 12/2043. The application will be posted at
https://deq.mt.gov/mining/Programs/opencut (click Search Opencut Permits). Contact DEQ Opencut Mining Section, PO Box 200901, Helena MT 59620, 406-444-4970, about questions or comments, or MGC Consultants Ltd, 406-794-2037.
(Published by Phillips County News 3/20, 3/27/2024) MNAXLP
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New Opencut Mining Operation
As per the MT Department of Environmental Quality Opencut Division this notice is to inform the public of a proposed new sand and gravel mine. This site now known as
The Anderson Pit
is located in Section 26, T30N, R31E, Phillips County and includes acres.
This site will be used for various area projects. Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. will be operating this site for the removal of sand and gravel. A portable crushing spread will be moved on and off site as needed and may be operated 10 days on, 4 days off, 15 hours per day. A portable Hot Mix Asphalt plant may be moved on and off site as needed and may operate 6 days per week, 15 hours per day.
If you have any further questions please contact
Vent Wallace
ND Office Manager
Fisher Sand and Gravel Co.
Mobile: 701-290-0627
or the Montana Department of Environmental Quality Opencut Division in Helena, MT at 406-444-4970, or you may view the Plan of Operations on their website at [email protected].
(Published by Phillips County News 3/27, 4/3/2024) MNAXLP
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PETITION FOR AUTO GATE
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, a petition signed by several residents and taxpayers of PHILLIPS COUNTY was presented to the Board requesting
An AUTO GATE to be placed at the following locations:
Township 24 North, Range 29 East P.M.M.
Located at the intersection of Section 9 and Section 16
Located on Midale Road
A by-pass gate must be provided for trailing cattle or moving machinery when necessary.
A hearing will be held on said petition on Monday April 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the Phillips County Courthouse, at which time anyone may appear either for or against the said petition.
Dated this 19th day of March, 2024
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Lynnel LaBrie, CLERK
(Published by Phillips County News 3/27, 4/3/2024) MNAXLP
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