Legals for May, 23 2024
NOTICE OF HEARING OF NAME CHANGE MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF MAYA CLARISSE CARSON, MAYA CLARISSE CARSON, PETITIONER. CAUSE NO.: DV-24-89 DEPT NO.: DEPT 1 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is Notice that the petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Maya Clarisse Carson to Maya Love Johnson. The hearing will be on 06-19-2024 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. S\ May 2nd, 2024 by M. Chapman, Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED MAY 9TH, 16TH, 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0096-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CALVIN MORIGEAU Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Chaney Bell 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 of 30th of April, 2024. \S\ Chaney Bell, Personal Representative PUBLISHED MAY 16TH, 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 33909 Bluebird Lane Ronan, MT 59864 Marcia E. Carman aka Marcia Carmen 33909 Bluebird Lane Ronan, MT 59864 Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc. 4798 New Broad Street, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32814 Accredited Bond Agencies, Inc. 4798 New Broad Street, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32814 Accredited Bond Agencies, Inc. P.O. Box 140855 Orlando, FL 32814 Accredited Bond Agencies, Inc. c/o Cogency Global Inc. 40 West 14th St., Ste. 2B Helena, MT 59601 Scott Chambers P.O. Box 1763 Polson, MT 59860 Lake County Treasurer 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2020000065 and Tax Code Parcel No. 4932 as follows: A portion of the W½NE¼SW¼ of Section 17, Township 21 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Lot A on Certificate of Survey No. 5092, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Street address: 33909 Bluebird Lane, Ronan, MT 59864. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2021. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 2, 2021. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2021. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $6,522.24 PENALTY: $130.42 INTEREST: $1,676.66 COST: $295.90 TOTAL: $8,625.22 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2024, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. f all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2024, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. 3.The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 16th day of May 2024. \S\ By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC Published May 16th & May 23rd, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 405 St. Mary’s Drive St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Donna J. Wheeler 405 St. Mary's Drive St. Ignatius, MT 59865 Lake County Treasurer 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2020000080 and Tax Code Parcel No. 16177 as follows: Lots 21 and 22 of Block 1, Home Addition, a platted subdivision in St. Ignatius, Lake County, Montana, according to the official recorded plat thereof. Street address: 405 St. Mary’s Drive, St. Ignatius, MT 59865. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2021. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 2, 2021. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2021. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $4,795.22 PENALTY: $ 95.92 INTEREST: $1,214.77 COST: $ 295.90 TOTAL: $6,401.81 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2024, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2024, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed auction will be held within 60 days of the tax deed application date. 8. Any surplus funds resulting from the auction will be distributed to the legal titleholder of record. 9. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed auction. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 16 th day of May 2024. \S\ By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED MAY 16TH & 23RD, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 36112 Fulkerson Lane Polson, MT 59860 Caroline N. Mohr 36112 Fulkerson Lane Polson, MT 59860 Louis D. Mohr 36112 Fulkerson Lane Polson, MT 59860 Caroline N. Mohr 30087 Finley Point Lane Polson, MT 59860 Louis D. Mohr 30087 Finley Point Lane Polson, MT 59860 Lake County Treasurer 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860 Pursuant to 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Lake County Treasurer’s Office under Tax Lien Certificate No. 2020000050 and Tax Code Parcel No. 30457 as follows: The S½SE¼SE¼SE¼ of Section 5, Township 22 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana. Street address: 36112 Fulkerson Lane, Polson, MT 59860. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2021. 3. The property tax lien was attached on August 2, 2021. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Guardian Tax MT LLC on August 31, 2021. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $1,298.65 PENALTY: $25.97 INTEREST: $350.73 COST: $295.90 TOTAL: $1,971.25 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5, plus additional interest and costs, must be paid by August 1, 2024, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to August 1, 2024, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Lake County Treasurer, 106 4th Ave. E, Room 210 Polson, MT 59860, (406) 883-7224. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 16th day of May 2024. \S\ By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY PUBLISHED MAY 16TH & 23RD, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: A portion of Lot 5 in Block 4 of Safety Bay Villa Site, a subdivision of Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorded of Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 5; thence S. 73°36’ W. along the South boundary thereof, 175.00 feet; thence N. 7°15’ W. 247.16 feet to a point on the Northerly boundary thereof; thence N. 78°34’ E. 175.00 feet to the Northeast corner thereof; thence S. 6°49’ E. along the Easterly boundary of said Lot 232.10 feet to the point of beginning. More commonly known as 943 Black Point Road n/k/a 29645 Black Point Road, Polson, MT 59860. Rozanna M. Cadle, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Home Capital Funding DBA Mortgage One Lending, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on August 17, 2006, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on September 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 472650, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2006-AR8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR8 Assignment Dated: October 28, 2011 Assignment Recorded: November 2, 2011 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 517401 Corrective Gap Assignment Assignee: Bank of America, National Association Assignment Dated: February 20, 2015 Assignment Recorded: March 2, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 540052 Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Assignment Dated: July 30, 2013 Assignment Recorded: August 26, 2013 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 530798 Corrective Gap Assignment Assignee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Home Capital Funding DBA Mortgage One Lending Assignment Dated: February 20, 2015 Assignment Recorded: March 2, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 540053 Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for the Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 006-AR7 Assignment Dated: July 16, 2014 Assignment Recorded: August 15, 2014 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 536791 Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR8 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR8 Assignment Dated: February 20, 2015 Assignment Recorded: March 2, 2015 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 540051 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, State of Montana, on November 12, 2021, as Instrument No. 593731, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning May 1, 2019, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $143,880.47, interest in the sum of $39,357.26, escrow advances of $16,539.57, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $6,249.15 for a total amount owing of $206,026.45, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 23rd day of April, 2024. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT10241 PUBLISHED MAY 16TH, 26TH & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860 Room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. If you would like to comment but are unable to attend the hearing, you may send your comments to the address above or to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. Resolution 24-18 of Intention to Create the Ponderilla Drive Rural Improvement District WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners received a petition from the majority of landowners in the proposed Rural Improvement District on April 19, 2024; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners intends to create the Rural Improvement District; and WHEREAS, the Boundaries of the district shall include all properties shown in the attached map; and WHEREAS, the nature of the improvement is drainage restoration, pulverizing existing surface, place and shape gravel roadbed topped by a 2” asphalt paving surface on Ponderilla Drive East for a distance of 3,650 approximately 18” wide, as shown on the attached map; and, WHEREAS, the petition was presented on the grounds and for the reasons that such road improvements and continued maintenance thereof are necessary for the elimination of dust pollution, safety, convenience and welfare of the undersigned, their successor and the public as a whole, and supported by 81% of the owners of the parcels to be taxed; and WHEREAS, Lake County Road Department shall perform all work; and WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the project is $62,805, in which the Water District shall offset some $12,000, and an estimate of the total cost remaining payable by the freeholders is approximately $50,805.00 plus an administration fee of $500.00 and a reserve security of $2,540.25 (5 %), and an interest rate to be determined at the time of securing the loan therefore; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East in Polson, MT 59860; and WHEREAS, prior to and at that public hearing the Board will take oral or written public comment and protest, if any, prior to making a final decision as to the petitioned Rural Improvement District; and, WHEREAS, the assessment of costs shall be divided equally per tax ID # among the 22 properties within the proposed district, to either be prepaid as provided herein, or placed on their annual tax bill for the next ten years, for a total estimated per Tax ID# of $2,447.00 (plus interest); and, WHEREAS, if an increase occurs in the number of benefited lots, tracts, or parcels within the boundaries of the district during the term of the bonded indebtedness, the assessment per lot, tract, or parcel then in the district will be recalculated as provided in 7-12-2151(4)(a); and, WHEREAS, the commission contemplates that, if enacted, taxpayers shall be afforded a prepay period until August 15, 2024 for those wishing to prepay their portion, and, if such prepayment is not received, the amounts will be assessed on the annual tax bill for a period of ten years beginning November of 2024, together with interest to be determined at final hearing, financed by bank to be determined at final hearing; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission will hold public hearing on the petition to establish the Ponderilla Drive Rural Improvement District on the 17th day of June, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, no less than thirty days following notice thereof by publication in the newspaper as provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th day of May, 2024. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED MAY 16TH & 23RD, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________
NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL Notice is hereby given that the Polson City Commission has completed the annual budget for the fiscal year 2024 – 2025 (FY25). The Commission is scheduled to adopt the FINAL budget and make appropriations during a meeting of the City Commission on June 3, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 pm. The proposed budget is on file and open to inspection at City Hall, 106 1 st St. E, Polson, Montana in the City Clerk’s office. For further information contact Kimberly Sassaman, Finance Officer, 883-8204, or by e-mail at finance@cityofpolson.com. Published on May 23, 2024 & May 30, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________
Notice of June 4, 2024, Primary Election Notice is hereby given that in Lake County on June 4, 2024, a Primary Election will be held for the purpose of electing federal, state, and county candidates. The following ballot issues will also be considered: LAKE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR the review of the government of Lake County, Montana, and the establishment and funding, not to exceed one half-mil (approximately $55,000.00) of a local government study commission consisting of up to a maximum of 5 members to examine the government of Lake County, Montana, and submit recommendations on the government. AGAINST the review of the government of Lake County, Montana, and the establishment and funding, not to exceed one half-mil (approximately $55,000.00) of a local government study commission consisting of up to a maximum of 5 members to examine the government of Lake County, Montana, and submit recommendations on the government. CITY OF POLSON LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING, NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) MILLS, OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. AGAINST THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDIN, NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) MILLS, OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF POLSON AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. CITY OF RONAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR the review of the government of the City of Ronan and the establishment and funding, not to exceed $20,000.00 of a local government study commission consisting of five members to examine the government of the City of Ronan and submit recommendations on the government. AGAINST the review of the government of the City of Ronan and the establishment and funding, not to exceed $20,000.00 of a local government study commission consisting of five members to examine the government of the City of Ronan and submit recommendations on the government. TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING, NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILL OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. AGAINST THE REVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING, NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILL OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION CONSISTING OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF THE TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GOVERNMENT. The above-mentioned election will be conducted by Polling Place. The polls will be open at 7 AM and continue to be open until 8 PM, on election day. All active and inactive electors of Lake County are entitled to vote in the election. **Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the County Election Administrator in writing of the elector’s current address in the county. If you have moved, please update your registration information by completing the voter registration application at https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and submitting it to the county election office. 106 4 th Ave E Polson MT 59860. Ballots were mailed to active absentee electors only, on May 10, 2024. If you do not receive an absentee ballot and wish to do so, contact the elections office at 406-883-7268 for instructions on how to register or update your registration to receive an absentee ballot. Check the status of your ballot at Voter Portal (mt.gov) DATED this 14th day of May 2024 /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator PUBLISHED MAY 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________
LEGAL NOTICE The City County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Polson City Hall Council Chambers. The options for attendance are through virtual attendance* or in person. Agenda items include: WOOD SPECIAL USE REQUEST Adam and Michelle Wood are requesting special use approval to allow for a new highway- oriented commercial use, within the Highway Commercial Zoning District of the Polson City/County Planning Area. The request is associated with an after-the-fact new structure for a lawn mower sales and service business operating under Landscape Resource. The 1.25-acre property is located on N. Commerce Lane, and legally described as parcel B as shown on COS 6060, located within section 13, T22N, R20W. Information regarding this agenda item is available at the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 3, 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 June 3 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 virtually, 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 MAY 23, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, June 12, 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: WRIGHT/TINSEN SUBSEQUENT MINOR SUBDIVISION OF CONRAD ESTATES Jacob Feistner of Plan4approval, on behalf of Thomas Wright and Amanda Tinsen, has proposed a subsequent minor subdivision to create one additional residential lot. The subject property is located within Pablo, approx. 0.3 miles west of Highway 93 and has access off of Pablo West Road and Old US HWY 93. The property is legally described as lot 1A of the amended plat of lot 1 and 100 of Conrad Estates, located within section 02 of T21N, R20W. The Planning Board will review the proposed subdivision and make a recommendation for denial, approval, or conditional approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Information regarding the agenda item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 3, 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 June 3 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4 th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov PUBLISHED MAY 23RD, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE SWAN 3 LLC FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Jay Slocum of WET, on behalf of Mark Mackin representing Swan 3 LLC, has applied for a floodplain development permit to replace a wooden seawall with riprap on the subject property within the 100-year floodplain of Swan Lake. The project includes the removal of the existing seawall and 77 cubic yards of native lakeshore material, as well as the installation of 85 cubic yards of MDT Class II riprap, 1150 square feet of fabric, and 4 cubic yards of landscape rock along a +/-65-foot span of shoreline. The subject property is legally described as parcel 1 on COS 7670, located within section 15 of T25N, R18W. FLATHEAD LAKE UNITED METHODIST FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Kane Gabrielsen of WET, on behalf of Brandon Scheer representing Flathead Lake United Methodist, has applied for a floodplain development permit to replace a wooden seawall with new concrete blocks and MDT class riprap on the subject property within the 100-year floodplain of Flathead Lake. The project includes the installation of 12.32 cubic yards of MDT class riprap and 28.8 cubic yards of concrete blocks along a +/-90-foot span of shoreline. The subject property is legally described as parcel 2 on COS 7007, located within section 29 of T25N, R20W. Information regarding the proposal is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is June 7, 2024. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860, or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov PUBLISHED MAY 23RD, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance via ZOOM is an option) on the following item: LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT On May 8, 2024, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The amendments included 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 Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners could adopt sections 2, and 3.5, not adopt changes in section 5.2 and recommended adopting modifications other than what staff proposed to sections 5.3(A) and 5.3(D). The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Board’s proposal with the Planning Board’s recommendation and the proposed amendments for conformance with the criteria for issuance of a permit found in 75-7-207, MCA, make any revisions or amendments determined necessary, and may pass a resolution of intention to adopt the amendments. Information regarding the item is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860, or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Please contact the Commissioner’s Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED MAY 23, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, June 12, 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: JEWELL FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC VARIANCE REQUEST Cameron Jewell, of Jewell Family Holdings LLC, is requesting a variance to allow for a three- story residential structure to exceed the average height of 30 feet within the East Shore Zoning District. The request is associated with a two-story garage with a third story dependent guest living area. The 1.06-acre property is located on MT Hwy 35, and legally described as a portion of lot 1 of Flathead Lakeshore Tracts, as shown on H-735, located within section 8, T25N, R19W. HEWITT VARIANCE REQUEST Jeff Hewit is requesting a variance to allow for the construction within the 50-foot vegetative buffer setback located in the Finley Point Zoning District, Sub-Unit D, Finley Point Lakeshore. The variance is in association with the construction of a single family residence. The +/- 2.69 - acre subject property is legally described as tract B as shown on COS 4823, section 12, T23N, R20W. WAGNER VARIANCE REQUEST & CONDITIONAL USE Bill Buxton on behalf of Advanced Consulting, on behalf of Tamy and Dana Wagner, is requesting two conditional use approvals to allow impervious surface area covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of a lot and disturbance of slopes greater than 25% within 300 feet of the high-water mark. They are also requesting a variance approval to allow for residential construction within the 20-foot public road setback. These requests are associated with the construction of a new single-family residence. The +/-0.26-acre subject property is located at 21787 Rollins Lakeshore Drive, Rollins, MT within the Upper West Shore Zoning District, sub-unit B – Upper Lakeside and is legally described as lot 6 of Warren and Ekmans Crescent Beach Lots, a subdivision located within section 29, T25N, and R20W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by June 3, 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 June 3 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 MAY 23RD, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND UPDATES TO COUNTY GROWTH POLICY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at 106 4 th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, in conjunction with Mission West Community Development Partners (MWCDP). The purpose of hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the needs and priorities existing in Lake County for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development and other community revitalization efforts, and particularly as those needs affect low- and moderate-income persons. For those municipalities, sewer and/or water districts, and organizations considering applications for funding to the Montana Community Development Block Grant Program, this hearing may serve as the required “first public hearing” to assess and document project needs and are encouraged to promote attendance for such. In addition, the Lake County Commission will be using information gathered at this hearing to assist them in updating the 2018 Growth Policy, specifically addressing the Implementation Plan as presented in Chapter 9. The current plan is posted on the County’s website. Chapter 9 is posted with this notice on the home page at https://www.lakemt.gov. Consideration will be given to proposed changes and updates within the Implementation Plan and feedback received at this hearing will be used to prioritize specific projects and programs in that document that may need their support and consideration in the future. Information will also be used by MWCDP in their efforts to record needs as voiced by the public for input into its regional 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. Information on how to access various potential funding programs available for public facilities, infrastructure, affordable housing and economic development will be provided, including, but not limited to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding Lake County’s needs and the type of projects that should be considered. Participants are encouraged to review Chapter 9 of the Growth Policy in order to propose relevant changes or submit specific projects that are relevant to stated objectives. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to Lake County Commissioners, 106 4 th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. Written, specific project requests should be submitted no later than May 29 at 5:00 PM. The comment period for the Implementation plan is extended to June 30, 2024, with a final draft to be available for comment and accepted by August 31, 2024. For more information or to make additional suggestions, please contact the following: Relative to specific project requests: Billie Lee, Director of Special Projects/Grants at 406-872-2362 (b.lee@lakemt.gov) Relative to updates to the Implementation Plan in the Growth Policy: Tiffani Murphy, Planning Director at 406-883-7243 Lake County makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this public hearing. Wheelchair accessibility Published May 23rd & 30th, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. KUDLOCK, Deceased CAUSE NO. DP-24-34 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 (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 Lee Scott, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FIELD LAW OFFICES, PLLC, P.O. Box 573, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 24 th day of April, 2024. /s/ Lee Scott, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED MAY 23RD, 30th & June 06 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
Notice of Preliminary Budget Meeting For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 The St Ignatius Rural Fire Board will hold a preliminary budget meeting on Wednesday May 29th, at 6:00 PM in the fire hall meeting room. The Sunsetting District Equipment Levy will be on the agenda as well. For further information, contact chairman Tim Callahan: 406-745-4112. Published on May 22nd, 23rd & 29th 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE 2023 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2023 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2023. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2023. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2023 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST May 31, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4 th AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due property taxes may be paid on line at: HTTP://LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7225 or 406-883-7224. This notice is published in accordance with 15-16-101 Montana Code Annotated. Erika Jennison Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED MAY 23RD & 30TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________