REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday February 8, 2022

 

          ALL PRESENT:  Commissioner Jones, via Microsoft Teams; Commissioner Ostlund – Chair Pro-Tem and Commissioner Pitman; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.

          PLEDGE.

          9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION – A.)  Bob Leach – Workforce Housing.    Mr. Leach gave his presentation.  B.)  Board Appointment – Lucy Aspinwall to Big Sky Economic Development Authority Board.  Commissioner Pitman made a MOTION to approve the Board Appointment, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.    

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

          METRAPARK – A.)  Event Calendar.  Mr. Ray Massie, Marketing Manager went through three months of calendar events.  B.)  Ticket Sales.    Mr. Ray Massie, Marketing Manager noted that 2 new concerts have been confirmed for May.  C.)  Montana Fair.  Mr. Cody Reitz, Assistant General Manager stated that planning for Montana Fair is in full swing.  Two of the three-night shows have been confirmed.  Mr. Reitz noted that Montana Fair tickets will go on sale in April.

          COMMISSIONERS – Discussion of the Extension of the Due Date for the RFQ & I for MetraPark Campus Management.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to table extending the RFQ & I, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed 2-1.  Commissioner Ostlund voted against the motion. 

          METRAPARK – Moved from the Consent Agenda – Advertising Agreement between TDS Telecom and MetraPark.  Commissioner Jones asked who is paying for the signage.  Mr. Massie responded that MetraPark is paying for the signage.  Mr. Massie noted that the contract is for 5 years, and the total amount of the agreement is $25,000.  Mr. Massie also noted that this agreement helps in renumbering the arena seating.  Commissioner Ostlund made a MOTION to approve the TDS Agreement, Commissioner Pitman seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  

          CLAIMS – Batches 22-112, 22-113, 22-114, 22-115, 22-116.  Commissioner Pitman made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Amended Plat of Hillner Subdivision Being Lots 27A and 28A of the Amended Plat of Lots 25, 27, 28 Hillner Subdivision and the S.I.A.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – Native American Development Corp. – EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant Support Letter.  3.  FINANCE – A.)  Sheriff’s Office Request to Expend for WatchGuard Video System.  B.)  LPSD Task Order 11 Amendment 1 – Interstate Engineering. 4.  METRAPARK – A.)  AtVenu Merchandise Sales Software Monthly Subscription.  B.)  Advertising Agreement between TDS Telecom and MetraPark. – Moved to the Regular Agenda.  5.  PUBLIC WORKS – A.)  Release for West Meadows Sub 2^nd Filing.  B.)  2022 RSID Crack and Chip Seal Contract with Hardrives Construction.  6.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Detention Facility – 1 Termination; Finance – 1 Appointment; MetraPark – 1 Termination.

          FILE ITEMS – 1.  AUDITOR – July – Dec 2021 Quarterly Revenue and Expenditure Reports.  2.  CLERK AND RECORDER – BOARD MINUTES – County Water District of Billings Heights and Weed District.  3.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Checks and Disbursements for January 2022.  4.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  2022 MACo Committee Appointments.  B.)  MDT Letter Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program (BARSAA) Fuel Tax Allocation.  C.)  State of Montana Department Transportation – Highway Easement Billings Bypass.  D.)  Comments Regarding Northwestern Energy Floodplain Permit.  E.)  Comments Regarding MetraPark Privatization.  5.  FINANCE – Fixed Assets FY21.  Commissioner Pitman made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.   

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund adjourned the meeting at 10:24 a.m.

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