REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday May 5, 2026

 

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

          PLEDGE:  MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

          MINUTES – April 28, 2026.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to TABLE items 6E and 6G on the Consent Agenda, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR, CONSENT AND FILED AGENDA ITEMS –   One citizen commented on the County hiring Bruski Consulting, LLC as the professional public information officer in connection with the County’s public outreach regarding the proposed jail expansion bond and levy to be considered at the November 3, 2026, general election.  The citizen thought it was a good idea to hire and information officer.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Morse continued the Board Meeting. 

          CLAIMS – Batches 26-143, 26-144 and 26-145.  Commissioner White made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Waters seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

          CONSENT AGENDA -1.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Tax Appeal Board 2026 Session Notice.  B.)  Retirement Notice – Mike Linder 7/31/2026.  C.)  Board Reappointment – Marion Perrin to Custer Cemetery Board.  D.)  Letter to Stoney Field – Kava at MetraPark.  2.  COUNTY ATTORNEY – A.)  MS4 Consent Agreement.  B.)  Independent Contractor Agreement – Bruski Consulting, LLC.  3. EMERGENCY AND GENERAL SERVICES – 1 – Year Contract with NearMap for Arial Imagery Use.  4.  SHERIFF – Vehicle Title for Auction.  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – GIS – 4 Salary & Other; Motor Vehicle – 1 Termination; County Attorney – 1 Termination; Public Works – 1 Termination; Sheriff’s Office – 1 Salary & Other.  6.  FINANCE – A.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  B.)  State of Montana Surplus Property Program.  C.)  Resolution 26-52 Moving GIS to DES.  D.)  Disposition of Assets Miscellaneous Equipment.  E.)  Task Order Amendment #1 for Crisis Diversion Grant – DPHHS 25-101-74048-0. - TABLED F.)  Contract – Ostlund Building Janitorial Services.  G.)  Ostlund Building Parking Lot Design.  TABLED.  H.)  Public Works Trucks – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase.  I.)  Facilities Contract – Youth Services Center Data Room Cooling.

          FILED ITEMS – 1.  AUDITOR – January – March 2026 Revenue & Expenditure Report.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Board Minutes – DUI Task Force April 2026.  B.)  HRDC General Relief Assistance Program Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending March 31st, 2026.  3.  FINANCE – Agreement with Coca-Cola for a Vending Machine at the John Ostlund Building.  4.  PUBLIC WORKS – Contract with the Ground Guys.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Amended 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 9:03 a.m.

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