REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday May 12, 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 – May 5, 2026.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

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

            METRAPARK- Security Update.  Mr. Stoney Field, General Manager stated that the third act for Montana Fair will be announce tomorrow and there’s tremendous excitement in our group about the announcement.  We’ve got all three fair night shows booked.  Mr. Darren Bayliss, Safety and Security Manager stated that he has been in this position since December.  Mr. Bayliss stated that in 2024 the Department of Homeland Security conducted an audit of MetraPark and MetraPark did not score very well.  It was my goal to increase our audit score.  Since coming on our score has increased dramatically.  All staff is having to always wear credentials.  If someone comes into the facility without credentials, we stop them immediately, ask them what they’re doing there, if they are visitors, contractors, whatever.  At that point, we sign them in, give them credentials, so we don’t have individuals wandering around the building.  We have had a new crowd management company, and they are making great strides.  We have implemented quite a few different security procedures during events.  Everyone has been receptive to the changes.       

            FINANCE – A.)  Resolution 26-53 of Intent to Dissolve RSID 919M, and Setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 309 of the Ostlund Building.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 26-53, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  B.)  Resolution 26-57 of Intent to Expand RSID 864M, and Setting the Public Hearing for Thursday June 18, 2026, at 10:00 in Room 309 of the Ostlund Building.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 26-57, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

            PUBLIC WORKS – Resolution 26-54 to Appoint the Board of Viewers for Abandonment of certain Roads in Rockwell-Schauer Subdivision – Board of Viewers will be Commissioner Chris White, Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin, Transportation Planning Coordinator Lora Mattox and Public Works Deputy Director Jay Anderson.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 26-54, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

            CLAIMS – Batches 26-146, 26-147 and 26-148.  Commissioner White made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Waters seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

            CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Plat of Creekside Estates, Second Filing, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Public Access and Utility Easement.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Board Reappointment – Carol Trawick to Yellowstone County Museum/Sari Stahl & Brenda Emerick to Shepherd Cemetery Board.  B.)  Resolution 26-56 Publication and Posting of Notices.  C.)  Board Removal – Historic Preservation Board.  3.  FINANCE – A.)  ARPA Minimum Allocation Grant (MAG) – Draw Request #8.  B.)  Request to Expend – Public Works Vehicles.  C.)  Ostlund Building Parking Lot Design.  D.)  Application for DNRC Grant with Yellowstone County as Sponsor for BBWA.  E.)  Resolution 26-55 to Create RSID 922M to Maintain Roads in Creekside Estates Subdivision Second Filing.  F.)  Lease at Old Chamber Building for New Judges.  G.)  Task Order Amendment #1 for Crisis Diversion Grant – DHPHHS 25-101-74048-0 for all Sub-Recipients (subgrantees), including Alternatives, Inc., Community Crisis Center, District 7 HRDC, Mental Health Center (DBA Bridgemont Health and Wellness) for Veteran’s Navigation Network, Riverstone Health, and United Way of Yellowstone County.  4.  METRAPARK – MetraPark Trust Check Log April 2026.  5.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT – 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 3.  6.  A.)  Selected Short List of Qualified Engineers.  B.)  MOU Teamster Local #190/Road and Bridge.  7.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Facilities – 1 Appointment; County Attorney – 1 Appointment Detention Facility – 1 Termination; District County – 1 Termination. 

            FILE ITEMS – 1.  AUDITOR – Payroll Audit April 16 to April 30, 2026.  2.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Checks and Disbursements for April 2026.  3.  COMMISSIONERS – Letter from the City of Billings – Wilson Park.  4.  FINANCE – FY2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) – Yellowstone County Victim Witness Program – ARC Letter.  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – April 16 – April 30, 2026, Payroll Audit.  6.  PUBLIC WORKS – Contract with Hardrives Construction, Inc.   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 9:10 a.m.

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