REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday January 10, 2023

 

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

          PLEDGE. Moment of Silence, held.

          9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION – A.)  Billings Bypass Study.  Billings Bypass Study – Mr. Scott Walker – Transportation Planning Coordinator  gave an introduction on the Billings Bypass Study. He stated that the purpose of this study was to put together and oversight plan to look at the area around the construction to plan for growth. They are asking the Commissioners for a recommendation to PCC. Lisa Holmstead gave a presentation on the Billings Bypass Study. She stated that the study was led by the MPO but was assisted by the City, County and MDT. The document goals were to document the transportation system as it relates to the new roadway, plan for the new growth, facilitate public and stakeholder involvement and develop a guidance document. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Billings Bypass Study. Commissioner Jones seconded. Passes Unanimous. Mike Powell stated that the road name Trailhead Rd has already been taken. Further discussion on the road name will need to be had between MDT and GIS.  B.)  Billings Community Transportation Plan – Mrs. Lora Mattox – Transportation Planner gave an introduction on the billings Community Transportation Plane. This plan is an update to the 2016 transportation safety plan. There is one addition to the document requested by the City Council. Lisa Holmstead gave a presentation on the Billings Community Transportation plan. This plan deals with driver and public behavior and is based on the engineer analysis of the crash data. They are asking the Commissioners for a recommendation to PCC. Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Billings Transportation Plan and forward to PCC. Commissioner Morse seconded. Passes Unanimous.

          9:30 a.m. BID OPENING – Open and Acknowledge RFP’s for MetraPark Consulting Services.  Two RFPs were received, one was from Venue Solutions, and one was from Fair Advantage.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to refer the bids to staff for recommendation, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.   

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

          METRAPARK – A.)  Calendar.  Mr. Tim Goodridge, Interim General Manager went through three months of calendar events.  B.)  Ticket Sales.  Mr. Tim Goodridge, Interim General Manager, stated Monster Trucks is on sale and Kane Brown is on sale.  REO Speedwagon is on sales also. 

          COMMISSIONERS – Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Construction of South Forty Low-Income Rental Housing – Public Hearing Set for January 31, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Notice of Public Hearing, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.   

          FINANCE – A.)  Notice of Public Hearing for Mid-Year Budget Review – Setting the Public Hearing for Monday January 23, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Notice of Public Hearing for Mid-Year Budget Review, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  B.)  MetraPark ARPA Infrastructure Invitation for Bid, WWC Engineering presenting the bid package for the Lower Lot, Expo ADA Parking, and Access Road.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Invitation for Bid, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.   

          PUBLIC WORKS – Resolution 23-02 of Intent to Create Rural Special Improvement District RSID 884M – Public Hearing Set for Tuesday February 14, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 23-02, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CLAIMS – Batches 23-091, 23-092, 23-093, 23-094.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  COMMISSIONERS – Puiggari Consulting Services Agreement.  2.  FINANCE – A.)  Metra ARPA Contract Addendum #4, Data Rooms & #5, Premium Parking Lot.  B.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  C.)  Lockwood Pedestrian Safety District Contract with Askin Construction for Old Hardin Road Sidewalk Phase II.  D.)  MetraPark Request for Proposals for Campus Alcohol Catering.  3.  JUSTICE COURT – Professional Services – Pretrial Supervision Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  4.  METRAPARK – Event Payment Policy.  5.  PUBLIC WORKS – 2023 Yellowstone River Salt Cedar Project.  6.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – I.T. – 1 Appointment.

          FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Board Minutes – Lockwood Irrigation District Board Minutes – January 2022-October 2022.  2.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Checks and Disbursements for December 2022.  3.  PUBLIC WORKS – Contract with William Oakey, P.E. – Structural Engineers, LLC for Duck Creek Bridge Rip Rap Engineering.  Commissioner Morse 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 10:08 a.m.

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