REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday August 5, 2025

 

 

          ALL PRESENT:  Commissioner Morse, Chair; Commissioners Waters and White; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.

          PLEDGE:  MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

          MINUTES – July 22, 2025, and July 29, 2025.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PRESENTATION – Walking Montana Midway-Give-Away.

          9:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING – Resolution 25-94 to Dissolve RSID 783 Homestead Water Line.  Ms. Monica Plecker, Public Works Director stated that the debt has been paid off for the water line and there is no need to continue the RSID.  Commissioner Morse opened the Public Hearing.  Hearing no comments Commissioner Morse closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 25-94, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

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

          FINANCE – A.)  Notice of Public Hearings for Considering the Final Budget for FY25-26; Setting FY26 County Mills; and the Budget Amendments for FY25 – Setting the Hearings for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and Tuesday September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Notice of Public Hearing, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  B.)  Final FY25 Budget Adjustments.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Final FY25 Budget Amendments, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CLAIMS – Batches 25-182, 25-182, 25-183, 25-185, 26-008, 26-009, 26-010, 26-011 and 26-012.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

          CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Plat of Clark Stone Commercial Subdivision, Acceptance of Dry Hydrant Easement, and Vacation of Agricultural Covenant Subject to Parcel 1, Certificate of Survey 2698M.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Board Openings – Updated List.  B.)  Updated 2025 Organizational Chart.  C.)  Board Appointment – Brandon Ihde to LUFSA.  D.)  Montana Wool Growers Association Predator Control Fund Memorandum of Understanding.  3.  EMERGENCY AND GENERAL SERVICES – Adoption of the Yellowstone County Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan.  4.  FINANCE – A.)  Finance Contract – Askin Construction – Extension Building ADA Ramp.  B.)  Change Order #6 – Safetech – Admin Building Asbestos Abatement.  C.)  Request to Expend – GIS – Plotter/Scanner.  D.)  Request to Expend – Sheriff’s Office – Evidence Drying Cabinet.  E.)  Request to Expend – Sheriff’s Office – Animal Control Vehicle.  F.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  G.)  Recommendation of Award – MetraPark 6th Ave LED Sign IFB.  H.)  Drug Forfeiture – Equitable Sharing agreement and Certification (ESAC) for FY25.  5.  METRAPARK – Yearly Amusement Games Permit for MontanaFair.  6.  HUMAN RESOURCES – A.)  Yellowstone County Courthouse Wheelchair Loaner Policy 25-95.  B.)  Benefit Program Application.  C.)  PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Detention Facility – 1 Appointment; MetraPark – 1 Appointment; Commissioner’s – 1 Appointment.

          FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Board Minutes – Lockwood Irrigation District Meeting Minutes.  2.  FINANCE – ARPA Project Tracking Sheet.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – One citizen commented on Tax Increment Financing Districts.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Morse adjourned the meeting at 9:48 a.m.

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