REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday February 9, 2021

 

          ALL PRESENT:  Commissioner Jones, Chair, Commissioner Ostlund and Pitman; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.

          PLEDGE.

          MINUTES – February 2, 2021.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          9:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING – Resolution 21-09 to Amend FY21 Regular Budget and FY21 Budget for Federal and State Grants.  Mr. Kevan Bryan, Finance Director stated that the Mid-Year Budget review was held on Thursday February 4, 2021.  Commissioner Jones opened the Public Hearing.  Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve Resolution 21-09, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones continued the Board Meeting.

          METRAPARK – A.)  Calendar.  Mr. Bill Dutcher, General Manager stated that Basketball games have been scheduled and held.  Monster Trucks will be held on February 20, 2021.  Upcoming events will be the Home Improvement Show and various Dance Competitions.  B.)  Operations.  Mr. Jeff Seward, Operations Director stated that the barn construction will start next Monday because it is going to be to cold this week.  Mr. Seward noted that the maintenance men are setting up for the gun show this weekend.  Bathroom stalls are being repaired.  C.)  Marketing.  Mr. Ray Massie, Marketing Director stated Monster Truck Sales are going well.  Mr. Massie noted that a better effort is being made to take care of all customers and promoters.  D.)  Masterplan.  Mr. Tim Goodridge, Assistant General Manager stated that Charlie Smith is working on a more comprehensive masterplan report.  Kinetic will integrated into that report.  Mr. Goodridge stated that the box office is working with Saffire to normalize event prices.  There was some discussion regarding a General Bond versus a Special Revenue Bond.   

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON METRAPARK/FAIR BOARD BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones continued the Board Meeting. 

          CLAIMS – Batches 21-146, 21-147, 21-148 & 21-149.  Commissioner Pitman made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Ostlund seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PUBLIC COMEMNTS ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones continued the Board Meeting.

          CONSENT AGENA – 1.  COUNTY ATTORNEY – Agreement with Park Dietz and Associates.  2.  EMERGENCY AND GENERAL SERVICES – Montana Interactive Maintenance Agreement.  3.  FINANCE – Bonds for Lost Warrants.  4.  JUSTICE COURT – VAWA 2021 Montana Domestic Violence Court.  5.  METRAPARK – MetraPark Request for Proposals for Alcohol Concession.  6.  PUBLIC WORKS – A.)  Letter to Montana Department of Transportation Requesting Speed Zone Study Request on Old U.S. 87 Lockwood Interchange to the Intersection of Henderson Rd./Old Hardin Road.  B.)  Contract with Riverside Contracting for Public Works Asphalt Overlay Project I – a Portion of Homer Davis Road and a Portion of Hofferber Road.  7.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Detention Facility – 2 Terminations; Auditor – 1 Termination.

          FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Board Minutes – MetraPark Advisory Board Meeting.  2.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Disbursements and Checks for January, 2021.  3.  PUBLIC WORKS – Contract with Jim Rooney for Brookwood Subdivision Groundwater Drain Project.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PUBLIC COMEMNTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:58 a.m.

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