REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday February 10, 2026

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

            PLEDGE:  MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

BID OPENING – Bid Opening for MetraPark PA System. 

Base Bid

Impact Fire Services, LLC                       $140,845.00

Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to refer the bids to staff for recommendation back to this board, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

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

METRAPARK – Production Update.  Mr. Stoney Field, General Manager stated the Comedian Nate Bargatze was a huge success.  The Chamber Ag Banquet was held and there were over 800 participants.  Mr. Craig Peterson, Production Director stated we have a couple big events, but it has been slow for the production and event department.  We are getting ready for the upcoming sports season.  We currently have a new security company and usually there is a 60-day transition but due to some circumstances it was a 12-day transition.  Mr. Peterson also introduced the new Event Manager – Arianna Fake.  Ms. Fake introduced herself.  

COUNTY ATTORNEY – Resolution 26-14 Appointment Commissioner White to the LURA Advisory Board.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 26-14, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

CLAIMS – Batches 26-105 and 26-106.  Commissioner White made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Waters seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Board Appointment – Scott Chesarek to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.  B.)  Board Reappointment – Jennifer Kondracki & Paul Miron to Lockwood TEDD.  2.  FINANCE – A.)  2026 VOCA Grant Signature Page.  B.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  C.)  Resolution No. 26-12 – Annual Resolution to Set Daily Credit Rate for Inmates at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility.  D.)  Finance Agreement – Mailing Technical Services – Mail Processing.  3.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT – Final Resolution 26-13 Approving Zone Change 732 – Proposed Lone Eagle North Subdivision.  4.  PUBLIC WORKS – Notice of Intent to Award the Field Analysis and Intersection Improvement Study to Sanbell.  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT – Youth Services Center – 1 Salary & Other.

FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AND DISTRICT COURT – Checks and Disbursements for January 2026.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  District 7 HRDC Audited Financial Statements for June 30, 2025, and 2024.  B.)  Board Minutes – County Water District of Billings Heights.  3.  PUBLIC WORKS – Snow Removal Contract with Marzee’s Auto Body & Paint for Pheasant Brook Subdivision.  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 -   Hearing no comments Commissioner Morse adjourned the meeting at 9:07 a.m.

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