REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday October 5, 2021
PRESENT: Commissioner Jones, Chair, Commissioners Ostlund and Pitman; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.
PLEDGE.
MINUTES – September 21, 2021. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous.
9:30 a.m. BID OPENING – Open and Acknowledge Request for Proposals for Cyber Security for the IT Department. Bids were received from FRSecure, First Team Cyber LLC, Bulletproof Solutions, BerryDunn, T & M USA, LLC, CCS Global Tech, Merek Security Solutions, Open Text, Inc., Wildcard Corp., Enterprise Risk Management, MGMT Consulting Group, Securance Consulting, Moss Adams, WIPFLI, Inc., Eide Bailly, Global Solutions Group, Cerium Networks and Alias. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to refer the bids to staff for recommendation, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous.
9:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING – A.) Resolution 21-88 to Adopt Schedule for Tax Incentive for Messinger Company, LLC. Ms. Allison Corbyn, Big Sky Economic Develop gave some background. Mr. Joe Easton, Coca Cola stated that the company is owned by 3rd generation of Messinger’s and that it is a family company based in South Dakota. Mr. Easton stated that this is a new distribution and manufacturing facility. Currently there are 60 employees and at the completion of construction there will be 110 employees. Mr. Easton stated that they would like to receive a 75% or 50% abatement. Commissioner Jones opened the Public Hearing. One person spoke regarding maintaining union positions and wages. Hearing no other comments Commissioner Jones closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to adopt the 50% tax abatement schedule, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous. B.) Resolution 21-89 to Grant Tax Incentive for Messinger Company LLC. Commissioner Jones opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to grant the tax abatement for Messinger Company, LLC, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AND CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones continued the Board Meeting.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT – A.) 56th Street Shops Subdivision – Preliminary Minor Plat. Ms. Karen Husman, Planner stated this property is generally located between west of 56th Street West. This subdivision would create one lot forming a 6.142-acre parcel of land, for future development as commercial condominiums. Ms. Husman went through the proposed conditions. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to conditionally approve 56th Street Shops Subdivision – Preliminary Minor Plat with the S.I.A. and Findings of Fact, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous. B.) ABC Subdivision – Preliminary Minor Plat. Ms. Karen Husman, Planner stated that this property is generally located west of 56th Street West. This subdivision would create one lot forming a 7.789-acre parcel of land for future development as commercial condominiums. Ms. Husman went through the proposed conditions. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to conditionally approve ABC Subdivision with the S.I.A. and the Findings of Fact, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous. C.) Amended Lots 28A and 27A, Hillner Subdivision – Preliminary Minor Plat. Mr. Dave Green, Planner stated that this property is generally located at 40 Hemlock Drive and 1026 Hemlock Drive in Lockwood. This subdivision would create 4 lots from the two existing lots with a total of 60,088 square feet. There are two existing homes on Lot 28A. The applicant is proposing to have each existing house on individual lots. Lot 27A has one existing home on it, this lot split will create one lot for new construction. Mr. Green went through the proposed conditions. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to conditionally approve Amended Lots 28A and 27A, Hillner Subdivison with the S.I.A. and the Findings of Fact, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous. D.) Russell Subdivision – Preliminary Minor Plat. Mr. Dave Green, Planner stated that this property is generally located at 336 69th Street West. This subdivision would create 4 lots for residential construction. Mr. Green went through the proposed conditions. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to conditionally approve Russell Subdivision with he S.I.A., Findings of Fact and two requested variances, Commissioner Jones seconded. Passed Unanimous.
CLAIMS – Batches 22-043, 22-044, 22-045, 22-046, 22-047, 22-048 & 22-049. Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Pitman seconded. Passed Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA – 1. BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – CDBG Grant Application for the Billings Food Bank, Inc. and the Resolution to Authorize Submission of CDBG Application. 2. CLERK AND RECORDER – Release of QFC Subdivision, Lot 3A, Declaration of Restrictions and Transfers. 3. COMMISSIONERS – A.) Board Openings – Update List. B.) Letter from Human Resources Regarding Quote for Administrative Service from Health Equity for FLEX and HAS Benefits. C.) Letter to Montana Department of Transportation Regarding Recommendations for Speed Limit Change on Old U.S. 87. D.) Letter from Human Resources Regarding the “Fast Track Process: for Hiring in the Sheriff’s Office. 4. EMERGENCY AND GENERAL SERVICES – FY21 SHSP Grant Award Letter – DES. 5. FINANCE – A. MetraPark Recommendation of Award and Contract with Askin Construction for Built Up Pad for Cold Storage Building. B.) MetraPark Invitation to Bid for Walk-In Coolers & Dispensing System. C.) Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility Release Invitation to Bid Multi-Purpose Room Remodel. D.) Bond for Lost Warrant. E.) Miller Building Elevator Maintenance Agreement. F.) I.T. Request to Expend for Storage Array for Courthouse Data Center. G.) MetraPark Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Owners Construction Representative. H.) Sheriff’s Office Recommendation of Award and Contract with Sabre Communications for the Dunn Mountain Communications Tower Replacement. I.) Contract with Cushing Terrell for Design Services for Motor Vehicle Satellite Office at MetraPark. J.) DEQ Grant for the Yellowstone Junk Vehicle Department. K.) Alcohol Tax 4th Payment and Comprehensive Plan. 6. JUSTICE COURT – PSA Pilot Interagency Agreement and Budget 2021-22. 7. METRAPARK – FY21 SHSP Grant Award Letter – MetraPark. 9. SHERIFF – Request to Expend from Sheriff YCDF for a Steamer. 10. HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Treasurer – 1 Termination; Detention Facility – 1 Termination; MetraPark – 2 Salary & Other; Justice Court – 1 Appointment, 1 Termination; Youth Services Center- 1 Termination; County Attorney- 1 Salary & Other, 1 Termination; Sheriff’s Office – 1 Appointment, 2 Salary & Other, 2 Terminations.
FILE ITEMS – 1. AUDITOR – Payroll Audit September 1 to September 15, 2021. 2. CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Checks and Disbursements for September. 3. COMMISSIONERS – A.) Tax Appeal Minutes – Hert. B.) Commissioner Pitman – Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee Nomination. 4. FINANCE – Settlement/Purchase Documents – Miller Building. 5. HUMAN RESOURCES – Response to September 1st through 15th Payroll Audit. 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 COUNT BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Jones adjourned the meeting at 10:03 a.m.
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