Legals for April, 18 2024

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Polson Polson, Montana Hillside Tank Replacement Project General Notice City of Polson (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Hillside Tank Replacement Project Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Office of the Polson Department of Public Works at 106 1 st Street East, Polson, MT 59860 until April 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: The Base Bid includes: Earthwork to prepare new tank site, construction of new 750,000 gallon prestressed concrete tank, yard piping, an on-site overflow containment area and demolition of the existing Hillside 500,000 gallon metal tank. Overflow elevation of the new tank will match the overflow elevation of the existing tank. The new tank will be constructed to be partially below grade with fill surrounding the base. Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis. Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR Engineering, Inc. 910 N Last Chance Gulch, Suite B Helena, MT 59601 To obtain bidding documents electronically contact: Devie Bessette with HDR at (406) 532-2200 or devie.bessette@hdrinc.com The contact for design questions is: Ken Demmons, PE with HDR. He can be contacted at (406) 417-6102 or ken.demmons@hdrinc.com. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Electronic bidding documents in portable document format (PDF) are available free of charge by contacting Devie Bessette at (406) 523-2200 or devie.bessette@hdrinc.com. Documents will either be emailed or a link to a OneDrive site will be provided for downloading bidding documents. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on April 22, 2024 at 11:00 am. Meet at the project site at the intersection of 15 th Ave. E and Hillside Court, Polson, MT 59860. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Additional Bid Requirements Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as “Hillside Tank Replacement Project” on the outside envelope. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Polson, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided. If the Invitation to Bid is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. It is the bidder’s responsibility to keep informed of any changes to the solicitation. Bidders must sign and return with their bid an Acknowledgment of Addendum for any addendum issued. Bids that fail to include an Acknowledgement of Addendum may be considered unresponsive. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Owner. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all bidding documents. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Polson By: Ashley Walker Title: Public Works Director PUBLISHED APRIL 4TH & APRIL 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION  MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY Dept. No.: 2002  Cause No.: DR-24-6  IN RE THE PARENTING OF:  J.M.R.,  AMELIA K. SHEPARD,  Petitioner, and  CODY M. ROGERS,  Respondent.  THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE- NAMED RESPONDENT:  YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition to Establish Permanent Parenting Plan in this action, which is filed in the office of the above-named District Court, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to file your written answer and serve a copy  thereof upon the counsel for Petitioner within 21 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to  appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition to Establish Permanent Parenting Plan.  This is a parenting action and includes a request to establish a parenting plan.  Dated this 21st day of March, 2024 \S\ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk of Court Published April 4th, 11th, & 18th, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS  Probate Cause No. 24-0076-P  THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DANIEL GARDIPE  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Geraldine Gardipe 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 (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855 Dated this 1st day of April, 2024 \S\ Geraldine Gardipe, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED APRIL 4TH, 11TH AND 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Annual School and Special Purpose District Election Public Test of Voting Systems, Counting of Mail-Ballots, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana that the Annual School District and Special Purpose District Election will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, by mail ballot. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person at the Election Office (106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860) between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM from April 23 rd – May 6 th and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day, May 7 th . Electors will consider the following issues at the election: Charlo School District #7J- two – 3-year trustee positions; Polson Elementary School District #23 three – 3-year positions; St. Ignatius School District #28 two-3 year trustee positions; Arlee Rural Fire District two -3 year trustee positions, Chief Cliff Fire Service Area one- 3-year trustee position; Polson Rural Fire District two- 3-year trustee positions; Arlee/Lake County Water and Sewer District three- 4-year director positions. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on April 22, 2024. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person in the election administrator’s office as soon as the ballots are available and until noon the day before the ballots are scheduled to be mailed; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the election administrator, that the ballot is mailed to an address other than the address that appears on the registration application. If you miss this regular registration deadline on April 8 th , you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office until 8:00 pm on election day. The following events are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse for the May 7 th Election. Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System and DS-450 tabulator will be held at 9:00 am on May 2, 2024. Preparation and counting of ballots cast for the May 7, 2024, SchoolSpecial District Election will begin Tuesday, May 7 th at 1:00 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Lake County Courthouse. Results will not be released until after 8:00 pm on Election Day. Observers must check in with the election office (Rm 121) to be escorted to the counting location. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be fined an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. Counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on May 13th in the Election Office. The county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers at 10:00 am on May 16th. DATED this 5th day of April 2024.   /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED APRIL 11TH, 18TH, & 25TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Advertisement for Public Comment and Review of Environmental Review Record Town of St. Ignatius will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2024, at 6pm at St. Ignatius City Hall for the purpose of obtaining comments regarding the environmental review record for the proposed wastewater system improvement project that will replace the wastewater distribution system. 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, and a decision will be made on the environmental assessment. 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 April 23, 2024, at 6pm. Anyone wanting to review the environmental review record and project impacts or submit questions and comments should contact Mary Leishman at clerk@townofstignatius.com. Copies of the draft environmental review record is available at St. Ignatius City Hall and will also be available at the public hearing. Questions regarding this notice can be directed to: Mary Leishman, Clerk/Treasurer, PO Box 103, St. Ignatius, MT, or by phone call to 406-745-3791. Mary Leishman Clerk-Treasurer PUBLISHED APRIL 11TH & 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

Title VI Public Hearing Arlee School District is holding its annual public meeting for our Title VI Indian Education formula grant on Wednesday, May 1 at 4:30 pm at the Arlee Schools District Office. Published April 18th & 25th, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION  Eagle Bank, Plaintiff  VS.  Kobe Morigeau  Josiah Hitchcock-Whitworth, Defendant Cause No 23-0249-CV SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION  THE TRIBAL COURT SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:  You are hereby summoned to respond to the above-captioned complaint filed in Tribal Court. You have 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Tribal holidays) from the last date of publication of this summons in which to file your written answer with the Tribal Court. If you fail to respond to the complaint within the time provided under law, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint in the amount of $2,089.87 plus interest and costs to date.  This Summons by Publication is issued pursuant to Title 1, chapter 2, Part 7, Rule 9(3), of the CS&KT laws codified. DATED this 8th day of April, 2024.  \S\ Mona Haynes  Clerk of Court PUBLISHED APRIL 18TH, 25TH & MAY 2ND, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: SHIELDS VARIANCE David Shields is requesting a variance to allow the construction of a new garage within the northern setback and a greenhouse within the public road setback. This request is associated with the construction of a new garage, greenhouse and barn. The +/-1.267-acre subject property is located at 20639 Rimrock Drive, Rollins MT within the Upper West Shore Zoning District, sub- unit D – Lower Highway side and is legally described as tracts 1 and 2 on COS 2924, located in section 20 of T25N, R20W. BALDRIDGE CONDITIONAL USE Summerfield C Baldridge Living Family Trust is requesting a conditional use approval to allow for the disturbance of slopes greater than 25% within 300 feet of the high-water mark. The request is associated with the widening of Goose Bay Lane for access. The +/-1.57-acre subject property is located at 18300 Goose Bay Lane within the Upper West Shore Zoning District, sub-unit A – Upper Lakeside and is legally described as lot 14 of Linderman Estate Subdivision, located in section 9 of T25N, R20W, also shown on COS 4741. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by April 29, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after April 29 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED APRIL 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. Agenda items include: LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATION UPDATE The Planning Board will hold a public meeting regarding updates to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The Planning Board will review section 2 for definitions, section 3.5 for violations, section 5.2 for general construction requirements, section 5.3(A) for docks, and section 5.3(D) for boat shelters and boat lifts. The current lakeshore protection regulations can be provided by the Lake County Planning Department or found on the Planning Department’s webpage. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the process. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by April 29, 2024 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after April 29 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED APRIL 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

LEGAL NOTICE The City County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Polson City Hall Council Chambers. The options for attendance are through ZOOM or in person. Agenda items include: CVR Holdings Special Use CVR Holdings is requesting special use approval to allow for a new highway-oriented commercial use, in the Rural Residential Zoning District of the Polson City/County Planning Area. The request is associated with a food truck operating under Redneck Sister LLC. The 2.76- acre property is located on Caffrey Rd and legally described as a portion of the SE4SE4, as shown on COS 2624, located within section 14, T22N, R20W. Information regarding this agenda item is available at the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 6, 2024 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after May 6 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED APRIL 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of Lake County has been conducted by Denning, Downey & Associates, CPA’s, P.C. The audit covered the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of the following summary of significant findings. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for Lake County for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023 is unmodified. The audit report also contained several other auditors’ reports. Following is a list of the reports and a summary of the findings included in each. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. 1. Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance and on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards. This report contained findings in the following matters: a. 2023-001 – Due from other governments b. 2023-002 – Payroll controls c. 2023-003 – Landfill financial assurances compliance 2. Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for each major program and on Internal Control over Compliance required by the Uniform Guidance. This report contained findings in the following matter: a. None were reported in the audit. 3. Report on Prior Year Audit Report Recommendations. This report summarized the findings from the prior audit report and noted the action taken on them. a. Financial Reporting (Implemented) b. Lease Reporting and Controls (Implemented) Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file in its entirety and open for public inspection at the Clerk & Recorders office at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. DATED this 12th day of April, 2024 /s/Kendra Steele Lake County Clerk & Recorder/Auditor PUBLISHED APRIL 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission will on Monday, the 6 th day of May, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1 st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a variance to setback requirements for collectors within the Hospital Mixed Zoning District (HMZD). Foundation Nine Architecture, represented by Blaine Verlanic of Coeur d’Alene, ID on behalf of Michael Merchant of Polson, MT is proposing an 8-unit cottage development within the HMZD. The subject property is located at the intersection of 1 st Street East and 13 th Avenue East and legally described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 17 of the Pend De’Oreille Heights. The 14,000 square foot property is currently undeveloped and exists as two historical 7,000 square foot lots. The Polson City Commission will take public testimony and review the proposed variance request. Following public testimony, the City Commission will vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the variance request. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-2-326 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1 st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. The application is available for review at City Hall. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1 st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 15th day of April, 2024. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT PUBLISHED APRIL 18TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID St. Ignatius School District – Storage Building St. Ignatius, MT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees for St. Ignatius School District No. 28 will receive sealed bids from qualified General Contractors for the St. Ignatius School District – Storage Building as specified in the Contract Documents. Bids will be received by St. Ignatius School District at the District Office, 76 3rd Avenue St. Ignatius, MT 59865, Attn: Jason Sargent, until 3:00 pm local time, Wednesday, May 8 th , 2024. Bidders shall clearly mark the envelope “SEALED BID – ST. IGNATIUS SCHOOL DISTRICT – STORAGE BUILDING.” Bids will only be accepted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. The construction project involves building a 1,019-square-foot storage building on top of the existing concrete slab and foundation. This work will include all tools, equipment, materials, and labor to complete this project. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, consisting of Drawings and Project Specifications, may be obtained electronically by contacting Slate Architecture, 1470 North Roberts Street, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 457-0360. The contractors will be responsible for any physical copies required for bidding purposes. Electronic versions of the Drawings and Project Manual have been uploaded to Montana Bid.com which includes the following plan exchanges: Billings Builders Exchange, Bozeman Builders Exchange, Butte Builders Exchange, Great Falls Builders Exchange, Helena Plans Exchange, Northwest Plans Exchange (Kalispell) and the Missoula Plans Exchange. Bid Bond, Montana 1% Gross Receipts Tax, State of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates and Montana Department of Labor and Industry Contractor Registration requirements apply to this project. Pre-Bid Conference. The pre-bid conference will be conducted at the High School at 10:00 a.m., May 1, 2024 PUBLISHED APRIL 18TH & 25TH, 2024, MNAXLP _________________________