REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

            Tuesday June 22, 2021

 

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

          PLEDGE.

          Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to add on as item #3 on the Regular Agenda Resolution 21-44 to Prohibit Burning and Enter into Stage II Fire Restrictions.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve Resolution 21-44, Commissioner

          MINUTES – June 15, 2021 and June 15, 2021 Elected Officials Compensation Hearing.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION – Swearing in New Sheriff’s Deputy – Deputy David Firebaugh.

          9:30 a.m. RECOGNITION – Valerie Juhl – Sheriff’s Patrol – 30 Years of Service; Albert Mamolejo – Youth Services Center – 10 Years of Service; Tommy Harrell – MetraPark – Departure of Service 22 Years of Service.

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones continued the Board Meeting. 

          FINANCE – Resolution 21-38 – Resolution to Purchase the Miller Building.  Mr. Kevan Bryan, Finance Director stated that the resolution needs to be approved first and then the Buy/Sell will be put on the agenda.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve Resolution 21-38, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Commissioner Ostlund stated that securing the Miller building will be good for the County’s future.  Commissioner Pitman stated that was opposed to buying the Miller building.  Commissioner Jones stated that he weighed the differences between the Miller building and the Stillwater building and felt the Miller building is a better option for the County.  Motion passed 2 – 1.  Commissioner Pitman voted against Resolution 21-38.

          PUBLIC WORKS – Resolution 21-42 to Appoint a Board of Viewers on Proposed Establishment of a Portion of Cottonwood Creek Road as a County Road.  Commissioner Pitman made a MOTION to approve Resolution 21-42, Commissioner Ostlund seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          ADD-ON DES – Resolution 21-44 to Prohibit Burning and Enter into Stage II Fire Restrictions.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve Resolution 21-44, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CLAIMS – Batches 21-221, 21-222, 21-223, 21-224, 21-225, 21-226.  Commissioner Pitman made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Ostlund seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Board Reappointment – Russ Hart to Yellowstone County Museum Board.  B.)  Commissioner Board Reappointments – John Ostlund to Yellowstone County Museum Board/John Ostlund to Area II Agency on Aging Board/Donald W. Jones to Beartooth RC&D Board/ Denis Pitman to Beartooth RC&D Board (alternate).  C.)  Board Appointments – Linda Roers & Pam Hofferber to Adult Resource Alliance Board.  D.)  Regrets Letter – Adult Resource Alliance.   2.  COUNTY ATTORNEY – Yellowstone County Agreement for County Superintendent of School Services.  3.  EMERGENCY AND GENERAL SERVICES – Cummins Generator Maintenance Agreement.  4.  FINANCE – A.)  Resolution 21-41 to Cancel Old Warrants.  B.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  5.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT – 2021 Draft UPWP Amendment – Transit.  6.  PUBLIC WORKS – Contract with Fisher Sand & Gravel for Asphalt Prices for 2021-2022.  7.  SHERIFF – Motorola Solutions Proposal for MCC 7500 E Dispatch Console System to be Installed at Billings 911 Communications Center.  8.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – MetraPark – 1 Termination; Motor Vehicle – 1 Salary & Other; Youth Services Center – 1 Salary & Other.

          FILE ITEMS – 1.  PUBLIC WORKS – A.)  Contract with Aggregate Resources for Road Material Pricing for 2021-2022.  B.)  Contract with Fisher Sand & Gravel for Road Material Pricing for 2021-2022.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS –  Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:54 a.m.

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