REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday March 14, 2023

 

                ALL PRESENT: Commissioner Ostlund, Chair; Commissioner Morse; Board Clerk Teri Reitz

          PLEDGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

          MINUTES – February 24, 2023, February 28, 2023. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR, CONSENT AND FILED AGENDA ITEMS – Mike Mayott, 123 Lewis Ave, Billings, MT Chair of the MetraPark advisory board, spoke on behalf of the advisory board regarding item 6 on the consent agenda “MetraPark Consulting Agreement with VSG”. The advisory board wanted to thank the Commissioners for involving them in the discussion regarding this contract and how to move forward. The advisory board fully supports the Commissioners plan to move forward and thank them for their involvement. Tim Goodridge, Interim General Manager of MetraPark, thanked the Commissioners for allowing him to speak at the February 28, 2023, Board Meeting regarding the VSG contract. Tim reiterated that he accepts the Commissioners decision and supports it and will work to make this a good opportunity for Metra going forward and hopes to be the top candidate when it is all over and done. Hearing no other comments Commissioner Ostlund continued the Board Meeting.

          METRAPARK – A.) Calendar. Mr. Cody Reitz, Interim Assistant General Manager, went through MetraPark’s Calendar through September 2023. B.) Events/Fair. Mr. Tim Goodridge, Interim General Manager, gave a brief update on MontanaFair and the fair experience committee. Commissioner Ostlund asked Tim for an update on what they are doing and when they might be done with the excavation projects around MetraPark. Tim stated they started the new expo lot of 97 new parking spaces, primarily handicap. They expect the construction on this will be finished up around May.

          PUBLIC WORKS – Resolution 23-37 to Appoint the Board of Viewers for Abandonment for Petition to Abandon a Portion of Road in Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Subdivision. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve resolution 23-37 to Appoint the Board of Viewers for Abandonment for Petition to Abandon a Portion of Road in Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Subdivision. Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.

          CLAIMS – Batches 23-129, 23-130, 23-131, 23-132, 23-133. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.

          CONSENT AGENDA – 1. CLERK AND RECORDER – A.) Plat of Victory Hill Subdivision and the S.I.A.          B.) Acceptance of Easement Located on Tract 3B, Amended Tract 3, Certificate of Survey 1355. 2. COMMISSIONERS – Board Reappointment – Jon Rutt to Laurel Fire District #5 Board. 3. COUNTY ATTORNEY – SOAR Court MOU.  4. ELECTIONS – Special District Election Cancellations – Elections by Acclamation – Appointment of Jon Rut.  5.  FINANCE – A.) Facilities Contract with Tel-Net Systems for Courthouse NVR Upgrade. B.) Facilities Contract Addendum # 1 with Allied Control & Mechanical for HVAC VM Licenses. C.) Youth Services Center, Request to Expend for Furnace Replacement. D.) Bond for Lost Warrant. E.) Annual Engagement Letter and Service Agreement with KCoe Isom, LLP (formerly Anderson Zurmuehlen) for the FY23 Audit Department of Administration Audit Contract. F.) MetraPark Request to Expend for Replacement ATV. G.) Facilities Contract Addendum #2 with Pride of Montana for Miller Building Janitorial. H.) Contract Addendum #6 with Ace Electric for Metra Carnival Lot RV Area Pedestal Replacement. I.) Recommendation for Award & Contract for Pre-Demolition Asbestos Abatement to Safetech, Inc. J.) Intent to Cancel Old Warrants on 6/30/23 for Checks over 8 Years Old. K.) Resolution 23-36 to Create RSID 891M Victory Hills Subdivision for Maintenance of the Dry Hydrant. L.) Cushing Terrell Agreement for Consulting Service.  6.  METRA PARK – MetraPark Consulting Agreement with VSG.  7.  PUBLIC WORKS – Contract with Knife River for Public Works Asphalt Overlay Project II – Road 5 North and Road 8 North.  8.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Detention Facility – 1 Appointment.

          FILE ITEMS – 1. AUDITOR – Payroll Audit February 16 to February 28, 2023.  2. CLERK AND RECORDER – ArcaSearch Digital Archiving Services Upload Agreement.  3. COMMISSIONERS – A.) Bank Reconciliations. B.) DEQ – Corrected Notice of Violation. C.) Public Comment – Nonconforming Marijuana Businesses.    4. HUMAN RESOURCES – February 16^th through 28^th Payroll Audit. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund adjourned the meeting at 9:43 a.m.

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