REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday June 23, 2026

 

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

            PLEDGE:  MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

            8:00 a.m. RECOGNITION – Adam Lauwers – Sheriff Patrol – Retirement – 20 Years of Service; Valerie Juhl – Sheriff Coroner – 35 Years of Service; Albert Marnolejo – Youth Services Center – 15 Years of Service; Jessica Marketon – Sheriff Patrol – 10 Years of Service.

            8:00 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING – Resolution 26-77 to Annex Property into the Blue Creek Fire Service Area.  Commissioner Morse opened the Public Hearing.  One citizen spoke in favor of the proposed annexation.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Morse closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 26-77, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

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

            COMMISSIONERS – Resolution 26-79 to Set Hearing on State of Montana’s Intent to Use Land Contrary to Zoning – Setting the Public Hearing for Thursday July 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Laurel High School at 203 E 8th Street, Laurel, Montana.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 26-79, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

            FINANCE – Resolution 26-67 Solid Waste District Intent to Raise Fees and Setting the Public Hearing for Tuesday July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 309 of the John V. Ostlund Building located at 2825 3rd Avenue North.  Commissioner Waters made a MOTION to approve Resolution 26-67, Commissioner White seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

            CLAIMS – Batches 26-168 and 26-169.  Commissioner White made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Waters seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

            CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – A.)  Plat of Lazy KU Subdivision, 3rd Filing, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Dry Hydrant Easement.  B.)  Amended Tract of Certificate of Survey 540, Dedication and Acceptance of Right-of-Way.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Commissioner Board Reappointments – Commissioner Waters to Beartooth RC&D & Laurel City/County Planning/ Commissioner White to Area II Agency on Aging & Allies in Aging.  B.)  Board Reappointments – Judy Goldsby to Laurel City/County Planning/Jon Rutt to Laurel Fire District.  C.)  Board Openings – Lockwood Urban Transportation District/Fuego Fire Service Area/ Worden Fire District #4/Laurel Fire District #7/Custer Cemetery Board.  D.)  FY27 Salary Increase for Non-Union Employees.  3.  COUNTY ATTORNEY – Resolution 26-78 a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioner of Yellowstone County, Montana, Acknowledging and Implementing the District Court’s Order Regarding Zone Change 730 – 406 Johnson Lane.  4.  FINANCE – A.)  Sylvestri Customization Agreement with DUI Task Force.  B.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  C.)  Resolution 26-73 to Expand RSID 869M – Road Maintenance – Lazy KU Subdivision.  D.)  Resolution 26-74 to Expand RSID 870M – Dry Hydrant – Lazy KU Subdivision.  E.)  Resolution 26-75 to Expand RSID 871M – Parks – Lazy KU Subdivision.  F.)  Finance Contract – Sletten Construction – Courthouse Renovation.  G.)  Sheriff’s Office – Range Asphalt Repair.  H.)  Change Order #4 – Yellowstone Basin Construction – Cedar Hall Renovation.  I.)  Change Order #5 – Bauer Construction – Metra Skybox Reno.  J.)  DUI Task Force Strategic Plan FY26-27.  5.  PLANNING DEPARTMENT- 21st St. Underpass Study Recommendation to the Policy Coordinating Committee.  6.  PUBLIC WORKS- A.)  Vehicle Titles for Trade.  B.)  Notice of Award and Contract – Hardrives Construction, 2026 County Chip Seal.  C.)  Notice of Intent to Award – Envirotech Services, LLC 2026 Dust Suppressant.  D.)  Recommendation of Award – HDR Engineering, MS4 Permit Compliance.   7.  SHERIFF – MOU for School Resource Officer Program during the 2026-2027 School Year.  8.  HUMAN RESOURCES – A.)  Position Review for Reorganization of MetraPark Food Services.  B.)  PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Youth Services Center – 1 Appointment; Detention Facility – 1 Termination; Sheriff’s Office – 1 Termination.

            FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Board Minutes – Lockwood Irrigation District.  2.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Checks and Disbursements for May 2026.  3.  COMMISSIONERS – Letter from BOI – Notice to Yellowstone County, Governmental Use of Property.  4.  FINANCE – Letter of Response from EDA Regarding Requested Change of Scope for the Lockwood TEDD – EDA Grant.  5.  PUBLIC WORKS – MSA and Task Order with DOWL.  6.  SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – Billings School District #2 Budget Amendment Resolutions.  7.  TREASURER – Yellowstone County Treasurer – Delinquent List – List of Taxes Suspended or Cancelled Real Property per MCA 15-16-301.  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 8:08 a.m.

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