Belle Fourche, SD

Library Board

Library Board

Planning Zoning

Legal Finance Committee

The Legal Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on a professional services agreement with the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce, authorize the finance officer to sign a collections agreement, and approve a wedding permit. They will also receive an informational update on sales tax and the July budget.

• Discussion on Professional Services Agreement with Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce
• Authorization for Finance Officer Wayne Tonsager to sign Collection Services Agreement with Express Collections, Inc.
• Approval of Mix & Consume Permit for wedding at Bowman Hall on February 27, 2027
• Sales Tax and July Budget Update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider waiving the $100 Community Hall rental fee for a 501(c)(3) fundraiser event, with the $400 deposit already paid. The agenda also includes informational updates on drainage, water meters, and road damage, with no action expected on those items.

• Waive $100 rental fee for Shirley Speaks fundraiser at Community Hall on July 24, 2027
• Informational update on 11th Avenue drainage
• Update on individual water meters and billing for multi-unit apartments
• Update on Spearfish Water Gallery
• Update on Park Drive road damage

Planning Zoning

The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request for Lots 6 and 7 in Morningside Wetlands Subdivision from Single-Family Residential to Small Lot Single-Family Residential. They will also review a resolution approving the formation of the Jewell, Jewett & Snoma Road District. The meeting will include updates on previously approved items and an informational item with no action.

• Rezoning of Lots 6 and 7, Morningside Wetlands Subdivision, from Single-Family Residential to Small Lot Single-Family Residential (Ordinance No. 9-2026)
• Resolution No. 21-2026 approving the Jewell, Jewett & Snoma Road District petition
• Update on Final Plat for Lot A Revised and Lot B, Bunkhouse Subdivision (approved Aug 5, on Council agenda Aug 17)
• Update on Conditional Use Permit for Adult Day Care Center at 523 Grant Street (approved Aug 5, on Council agenda Aug 17)
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2026 meeting

The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning amendment for Lots 6 and 7 of the Morningside Wetlands Subdivision, changing the zoning from Single-Family Residential to Small Lot Single-Family Residential. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a resolution for the formation of the Jewett, Jewell, and Snoma Road District, as petitioned by Butte County. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of rezoning for Lots 6 and 7, Morningside Wetlands Subdivision, from Single-Family Residential to Small Lot Single-Family Residential (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution for Jewett, Jewell, and Snoma Road District formation (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the August 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:04 pm (unanimous)

Parks Recreation Advisory Board

The Belle Fourche Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the July 15th meeting and hearing community input. The main discussion items are pickleball, updating the board's bylaws draft, next steps on a mural, and the Rec Center Director's report. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of pickleball
• Updating bylaws draft
• Next steps on mural
• Rec Center Director's Report

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met and handled routine business, approving the agenda and the amended July minutes. No action items were taken. The board discussed pickleball scheduling and court maintenance, reviewed a draft of updated bylaws, and noted that the proposed National St. tunnel mural project was approved by the City Council. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2026.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Discussed pickleball scheduling and court maintenance at Rec Center and Gay Park
• Reviewed draft bylaws recommendations for future discussion
• Noted City Council approval of National St. tunnel mural project
• Discussed informational pamphlet for local business donations for mural
• Received Rec Center Director's report on programming, budget, and 9/11 walk partnership
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Museum Board

The Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from June, hear the director's report, and discuss summer activities, the website, and tea. The agenda is mostly routine and informational, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approve minutes from June meeting
• Director's Report
• Discussion of summer activities
• Website update
• Tea event

The Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center Board met and heard the director's report on strong July visitation (5,916 visitors from all 50 states and 25 countries) and record store sales ($12,555). No formal decisions were made; the board approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed upcoming events and the archives project.

• Approved agenda (motion by Austin, second by Bruner)
• Approved July meeting minutes (motion by Bastian, second by Austin)

Public Works Committee

The Belle Fourche Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss updates on curb stops, the Spearfish Water Gallery, and Park Drive road damage, and to consider approving a Halloween Parade permit. The agenda also includes informational discussions on Black Hills Roundup lighting, water restrictions, and the Public Works budget.

• Recommend approval of Halloween Parade on Oct 31, 2026, 3:45-5:15 pm, State Street from 5th to 7th Avenue
• Update on curb stops and billing for multi-unit apartments
• Update on Spearfish Water Gallery
• Update on Park Drive road damage
• Discussion on Public Works budget (parks, streets, landfill, equipment purchases)

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2026, from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm on State Street from 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. Other items were informational only, including updates on curb stops, the Spearfish Water Gallery, Park Drive road damage, Black Hills Roundup lighting, water restrictions, and the Public Works budget.

• Recommended approval of Halloween Parade on State Street (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 pm (unanimous)

Legal Finance Committee

The Legal Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2026

Planning Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a conditional use permit for an adult day care center and a final plat for the Bunkhouse Subdivision. The body will also receive an update on a previously failed rezoning request for manufactured housing.

• Conditional Use Permit for an Adult Day Care Center at 523 Grant Street (Lots 10 and 11, Block 11)
• Final Plat for Lot A Revised and Lot B in Bunkhouse Subdivision (Applicant: Vanocker Development Inc.)
• Update on failed rezoning of Lot 2, Block 3, Morningside Addition No. 1 from Single Family to Manufactured Housing Residential

The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a final plat for Lot A Revised in Bunkhouse Subdivision, with conditions, and a conditional use permit for an adult day care center at 523 Grant Street, also with conditions. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also noted that no action was taken on a rezoning request from the previous meeting.

• Approved final plat for Lot A Revised, Bunkhouse Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for adult day care center at 523 Grant Street (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss the appointment of a new trustee following the resignation of Pat Engebretson. Members will also review the multi-purpose room policy and a bid for window tinting.

• Resignation of Library Trustee Pat Engebretson
• Appointment of a new Library Trustee
• Review of Policy XII regarding the multi-purpose room
• Review of window tinting bid
• Foundation update by Mike Reade

The Library Board approved a 3-year SonicWall firewall license renewal for $1,450 and approved a quote from The Library Store for new children's section shelving, funded by the Memorial fund. The board also recommended Marcus Bevier to replace resigned trustee Pat Engebretson. Bills totaling $4,953.33 were approved.

• Approved 3-year SonicWall license renewal for $1,450 (motion carried)
• Approved The Library Store quote for children's shelving (motion carried)
• Recommended Marcus Bevier to replace resigned trustee Pat Engebretson (motion carried)
• Approved bills totaling $4,953.33 (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss street conditions and event approvals. The body will consider requests for event permits and the donation of city equipment. A resolution to declare a fire truck as surplus is also on the agenda.

• Approval of 'Save The Vets' event on State Street between 5th and 6th Avenue for August 15, 2026
• Request for city to donate use of 10 tables and 80 chairs for the 18th Annual Habeck Hooligans Poker Run
• Resolution #24-2026 to declare a fire truck as surplus
• Follow-up on Park Drive area street conditions
• Discussion of new bank turn around by Centennial Park

The committee recommended approval for the 'Save The Vets' charity run and a walking procession on August 15, 2026. It also recommended declaring a fire truck as surplus and conditionally recommended the donation of tables and chairs for a poker run.

• Recommended approval of 13th Annual 'Save The Vets' charity run, smoke-off, and bike wash (Unanimous)
• Conditionally recommended approval to donate tables and chairs for 18th Annual Habeck Hooligans Poker Run (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution #24-2026 declaring a fire truck as surplus (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of walking procession on August 15, 2026 (Unanimous)

Legal Finance Committee

The Legal Finance Committee will consider a professional services agreement with the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce. The body will also review a permit for a company picnic and receive budget updates.

• Professional Services Agreement between the City of Belle Fourche and the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce
• Mix & Consume Permit for Ivy Zimmerschied for an August 15, 2026, picnic at Bowman Hall
• June Budget and Sales Tax update

The committee tabled a proposed professional services agreement with the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce. An ad hoc committee was appointed to review the Chamber's finances and service expectations. One event permit was approved.

• Tabled professional services agreement with Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce
• Appointed ad hoc committee to review Chamber finances and service expectations
• Approved Ivy Zimmerschied’s Mix & Consume Permit for August 15, 2026, at Bowman Hall

Parks Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to make a recommendation regarding a mural project presented by Falina and Trey. The board will also discuss the PRAB website naming and review the Rec Center Director’s Report.

• Recommendation on mural project presented by Falina and Trey
• Discussion of Website Naming PRAB
• Review of Rec Center Director’s Report

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the March 11 and June 10, 2026 meetings. The board voted to present a continuous mural project for the National Street Tunnel to the City Council. It also approved Selchert's donation of wood and labor to improve river access at Bubbles.

• Adopt agenda (passed without dissent)
• Approve March 11, 2026 PRAB minutes (passed without dissent)
• Approve June 10, 2026 PRAB minutes (passed without dissent)
• Approve presentation of National Street Tunnel mural to City Council (passed without dissent)
• Approve Selchert's donation of wood and labor for river access improvements (passed without dissent)

Airport Board

The Belle Fourche Airport Board will review the status and schedule of the taxi surface project, consider the AWOS‑III project, and discuss a grant for airport reception space. The board will also hear the Airport Manager’s report and address any old or new business.

• Taxi surface project – status and scheduling
• AWOS‑III project
• Airport reception space grant
• Airport Manager’s Report
• Old/New Business

The board voted to approve the agenda, and later voted to adjourn the meeting. The board received updates on taxiway resurfacing, the AWOS III project timeline, a $465,000 grant for airport reception remodeling, and quarterly aircraft activity. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone a property from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Housing Residential. The body will also discuss Chapter 17 zoning district ordinances and review updates on previous city actions.

• Rezoning request for Lot 2, Block 3, Morningside Addition No. 1 from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Housing Residential (Applicants: Mark and Jade McGrane)
• Discussion regarding Chapter 17 zoning district ordinances
• Update on Final Plat for Lots 1-7, Morningside Wetlands Subdivision (Applicant: Chad Truax, Truax Rentals LLC)
• Update on Final Plat for Lot 1 Revised, Eaton Subdivision (Applicant: R Ranch LLC)
• Update on City Ordinance 17.16.190 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units

The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission took no action on a rezoning request by Mark and Jade McGrane to change Lot 2, Block 3, Morningside Addition No. 1 from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Home Residential. The item failed due to no motion or second, meaning it will not be forwarded to the City Council. The Commission also approved the agenda and minutes, and received updates on prior actions.

• Rezoning amendment for Lot 2, Block 3, Morningside Addition No. 1 failed (no motion or second)
• Agenda adopted unanimously
• Minutes of June 3, 2026 approved unanimously
• Adjourned at 5:07 pm unanimously

Museum Board

The Tri‑State Museum and Visitor Center Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from the June meeting. It will hear the Director’s Report and discuss the museum’s budget and website. The meeting will also include a round‑up, Hometown Thursday update, and other informational items.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from June meeting
• Director’s Report
• Budget
• Website

The Tri‑State Museum Board voted to approve the meeting agenda and to adopt the minutes from the June meeting. Both motions passed. No other actions were formally decided at this session.

• Approved agenda (motion by Dean Bruner, seconded by Penny Austin, passed)
• Approved June meeting minutes (motion by Jana Bastian, seconded by Dean Bruner, passed)

Police Committee

The committee adopted the agenda with added items 7.5 and 7.6. It recognized Joshua Gallagher's transfer to Patrol Officer III with a wage of $34.84 per hour and Mardi Reeves' wage increase to $29.83 per hour. The committee recommended that Mayor Randy Schmidt and the police chief sign letters of support for the federal COPS Hiring grant and also sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Belle Fourche School District for the 2026‑2027 school‑resource officer position. The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 pm.

• Adopted agenda with items 7.5 and 7.6 (motion carried)
• Acknowledged Joshua Gallagher transfer to Patrol Officer III, wage set at $34.84/hr (motion carried)
• Acknowledged Mardi Reeves wage increase to $29.83/hr after 15 years of service (motion carried)
• Recommended Mayor Randy Schmidt sign letters of support for the COPS Hiring grant (motion carried)
• Recommended Mayor Randy Schmidt and Chief Ryan Cherveny sign the School Resource Officer MOU (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:41 pm (motion carried)

Police Committee

The Belle Fourche Police Committee will acknowledge a promotion for Officer Joshua Gallagher to Patrol Officer III with a wage adjustment to $34.84 per hour, effective July 8, 2026. The Committee will also recognize a wage increase for Officer Mardi Reeves to $29.83 per hour, effective July 19, 2026, after fifteen years of service. Other agenda items include routine reports and public discussion.

• Promotion of Joshua Gallagher to Patrol Officer III with wage $34.84/hr (effective July 8, 2026)
• Wage increase for Mardi Reeves to $29.83/hr after 15 years of service (effective July 19, 2026)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda with added items 7.5 and 7.6. It approved a transfer for Officer Joshua Gallagher to Patrol Officer III with a wage of $34.84 per hour effective July 8, 2026, and a wage increase for Officer Mardi Reeves to $29.83 per hour effective July 19, 2026. The committee also voted to support letters for the federal COPS Hiring grant and to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the school district for the School Resource Officer position for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• Adopted agenda with items 7.5 and 7.6 (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of Joshua Gallagher to Patrol Officer III with wage $34.84/hr, effective July 8, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved wage increase for Mardi Reeves to $29.83/hr, effective July 19, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation for Police Committee and Mayor to sign letters of support for the COPS Hiring grant (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation for Mayor and Police Chief to sign the SRO Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026‑2027 school year (motion carried)

Legal Finance Committee

The Belle Fourche Legal Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note that no actions or votes will occur at this meeting.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will adopt its agenda and hear a public comment on Park Drive street conditions. It will recommend approval of the resignations of Dale Moncur, Anthony Smith, and Sheena Olson-Embrey from the Landfill Division. The committee will also consider a request for Landfill Superintendent Shawn Gallagher to attend the SDSMWA conference in Pierre, South Dakota, with a total cost of $275 for the conference and $336 for the room. Additional items include discussion of curb stops for multi‑unit apartments and informational reports.

• Recommend approval of resignation of Dale Moncur, Equipment Operator II, effective July 17, 2026
• Recommend approval of resignation of Anthony Smith, Equipment Operator I, effective July 7, 2026
• Recommend approval of resignation of Sheena Olson-Embrey, Scale House Technician, effective July 7, 2026
• Recommend approval for Shawn Gallagher to attend SDSMWA conference in Pierre, SD (Sept 8‑11) – conference cost $275, room $336
• Discussion of curb stops for multi‑unit apartments

The committee adopted its agenda unanimously. It approved the resignations of Dale Moncur, Anthony Smith, and Sheena Olson‑Embrey from the Public Works Landfill Division. It approved Landfill Superintendent Shawn Gallagher’s attendance at the SDSMWA conference in Pierre, with costs of $275 for the conference and $336 for the room. The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m. unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Accept resignation of Dale Moncur, Equipment Operator II (unanimous)
• Accept resignation of Anthony Smith, Equipment Operator I (unanimous)
• Accept resignation of Sheena Olson-Embrey, Scale House Technician (unanimous)
• Approve Shawn Gallagher’s attendance at SDSMWA conference, $275 conference fee and $336 room (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 5:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will review the 2027 budget proposal and receive a Foundation update from Mike Reade. The board will also discuss attendance at the SDLA Conference and review June circulation figures.

• 2027 Budget Proposal
• Foundation Update by Mike Reade
• SDLA Conference Attendance
• June circulation report of 5,155
• Approval of bills

The Belle Fourche Library Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved funding for Josh Abraham and Sam to attend the SDLA conference in Pierre and adopted the 2027 library budget proposal. Routine vendor bills totaling $2,422.11 were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 pm.

• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of last meeting (motion carried)
• Approved conference registration and travel expenses for Josh and Sam (motion carried)
• Approved 2027 library budget proposal (motion carried)
• Approved vendor bills totaling $2,422.11 (Amazon $615.28, Guideposts $41.88, Kanopy $21.00, MicroMarketing $1,512.75, SD Library Association $110.00, Taste of Home $30.98, Walmart $90.22) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 pm (motion carried)

Planning Zoning

The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Legal Finance Committee

The Legal Finance Committee will consider acknowledging the Northern Hills Shooting Sport raffle and approving ticket sales, which would run through September 2026. Proceeds are intended to support 4‑H youth shooting sports. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, a pledge of allegiance, community input, and an executive session.

• Acknowledgement of Northern Hills Shooting Sport raffle and approval of ticket sales (through Sep 2026); contact: Amy Clark 569-0408

The Legal Finance Committee adopted the meeting agenda as presented. The committee voted to go into an executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(3). The meeting was then adjourned at 5:55 PM.

• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Entered executive session per SDCL 1-25-2(3) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 PM (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a proposed front‑footage assessment that would levy $1.25 per foot of street frontage, with a maximum of $125 per parcel, effective for 2027 taxes payable in 2028. The committee will also recommend accepting the resignation of seasonal laborer Kellen Daniels and receive updates on ongoing operations and upcoming projects such as 6th Avenue improvements and police department construction.

• Discussion of potential road maintenance assessment fee (old business item)
• Recommendation to accept resignation of Kellen Daniels as Seasonal Laborer (effective June 16, 2026)
• Resolution proposing an annual special maintenance fee of $1.25 per foot, max $125 per parcel
• Operational updates on streets, cemetery/parks signage, water system, landfill, and engineering
• Upcoming project briefings: 6th Avenue Improvements, Airport Projects, Police Department Construction, Grant Opportunities, Budget Update

The Public Works Committee adopted its agenda unanimously. It voted to recommend that the road maintenance assessment fee resolution be sent to the July 6 City Council meeting (3-1). The committee also accepted the resignation of seasonal laborer Kellen Daniels, effective June 16, 2026, with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Recommend sending road maintenance assessment fee resolution to July 6 Council (3-1)
• Accept resignation of Kellen Daniels, Seasonal Laborer (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Zoning

The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026 at City Hall was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The commission’s next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Parks Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to decide on lifeguard hires and establish summer operating hours. Members will also discuss auditorium usage and website naming for the board.

• Approval of lifeguard hires by Rec Center Director
• Determination of summer operating hours
• Discussion on auditorium rentals and usage
• Update on website naming for PRAB

The board approved the Rec Center Director's recommendation for summer operating hours from June 21 to September 7, 2026. It also approved closing the Rec Center at noon on Friday, July 3, 2026, and reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026. Additional actions included approving lifeguard hires, tabling March minutes, and approving May minutes.

• Approved lifeguard hires by Rec Center Director (motion passed without dissent)
• Approved summer operating hours (Mon‑Fri 5 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.–6 p.m.) for June 21‑Sept 7, 2026 (passed without dissent)
• Approved closing Rec Center at noon on Friday, July 3, 2026, reopening 5 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 (passed without dissent)
• Tabled approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (passed without dissent)
• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (passed without dissent)
• Adopted agenda as amended (passed without dissent)
• Adopted agenda as presented (passed without dissent)
• Adjourned meeting (passed without dissent)

Police Committee

The Police Committee will review recommendations to hire two new officers and a two-year contract for grant writing services. The body will also discuss department sponsorships and receive reports from the Chief and Code Enforcement.

• Recommendation to hire Brad Johnson as Patrol Officer II at $29.26 per hour
• Recommendation to hire Kevin Gehris Jr. as Non-Certified Police Officer at $27.52 per hour
• Proposed 2-year grant writing contract with Lexipol for $7,500.00 per year
• Discussion on Police department sponsorships
• Informational items regarding 'Pigs and Pedals' and Kids and Cops Promotions

The committee voted to hire Brad Johnson as a Patrol Officer II at $29.26 per hour, starting June 25, 2026. It also approved hiring Kevin Gehris Jr. as a Non‑Certified Police Officer at $27.52 per hour, starting June 22, 20206. Additionally, the committee approved a Lexipol two‑year grant‑writing contract for $7,500 per year. All motions were carried.

• Approved hiring of Brad Johnson as Patrol Officer II ($29.26/hr, start June 25, 2026)
• Approved hiring of Kevin Gehris Jr. as Non‑Certified Police Officer ($27.52/hr, start June 22, 20206)
• Approved Lexipol 2‑year grant writing contract at $7,500 per year

Police Committee

The committee voted to hire Brad Johnson as Patrol Officer II at $29.26 per hour starting June 25, 2026, and Kevin Gehris Jr. as a Non‑Certified Police Officer at $27.52 per hour starting June 22, 2026. It also approved a two‑year Lexipol grant‑writing contract for $7,500 per year. Procedural motions to adopt the agenda and adjourn the meeting were carried.

• Approved hiring Brad Johnson as Patrol Officer II ($29.26/hr, start 6/25/26) – motion carried
• Approved hiring Kevin Gehris Jr. as Non‑Certified Police Officer ($27.52/hr, start 6/22/26) – motion carried
• Approved Lexipol 2‑year grant‑writing contract at $7,500 per year – motion carried
• Adopted agenda at 4:30 pm – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 4:50 pm – motion carried

Museum Board

The museum board will conduct standard business, including approving the agenda and the minutes from the May meeting, hearing the Director's Report, reviewing the website status, and discussing summer staff and scheduling.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from May meeting
• Director’s Report
• Website update
• Summer staff and schedule

The Tri‑State Museum and Visitor Center Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded. The director reported visitor statistics and upcoming museum events.

• Approved agenda (motion by Doherty, second by Bruner, passed)
• Approved May meeting minutes (motion by Bastian, second by Bruner, passed)

Legal Finance Committee

The Legal Finance Committee will consider recommending approval for Gina Carpenter to attend the SDML Board Meeting on June 24‑25, 2026. It will vote on Ordinance 5‑2026 amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and Ordinance 6‑2026 amending related definitions. The meeting also includes discussion of website service providers and informational updates on sales tax and the May budget.

• Recommend approval for Gina Carpenter to attend SDML Board Meeting June 24‑25, 2026 (costs covered by SDML Board).
• Recommend approval of Ordinance 5‑2026 amending Section 17.16.190 Accessory Dwelling Units.
• Recommend approval of Ordinance 6‑2026 amending Section 17.40.020 Definitions (including ADU definition).
• Discussion on website service providers, including an Apptegy contract totaling $8,900 for annual services.
• Informational updates on sales tax and the May budget.

The Legal Finance Committee adopted its agenda and approved Gina Carpenter’s attendance at the SDML Board meeting, with costs covered by the board. It approved Ordinance 5-2026 amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and Ordinance 6-2026 amending city definitions. The committee directed staff to move forward with website services from Apptegy. Finance staff reported sales‑tax trends, budget updates and that Well No. 3 is fully operational.

• Adopt agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approve Gina Carpenter attendance at SDML Board meeting June 24‑25, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approve Ordinance 5-2026 amending 17.16.190 Accessory Dwelling Units (motion carried)
• Approve Ordinance 6-2026 amending 17.40.020 Definitions (motion carried)
• Direct staff to pursue website services from Apptegy (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 5:40 PM (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Belle Fourche Public Works Committee will recommend approval of Ordinance No. 4‑2026, which adopts new city code provisions governing chickens. Members will also discuss a proposed Front Footage Assessment Fee to fund street maintenance. Additionally, the committee will recommend approval of the 2026 Butte County Bank Robbery Reenactment scheduled for State Street on June 30, 2026.

• Recommend approval of chicken ordinance (Ordinance No. 4‑2026) covering definitions, permitted hens, coop size limits, and bans on roosters
• Discussion of a potential Front Footage Assessment Fee to generate revenue for street maintenance and repairs
• Recommend approval of the 2026 Butte County Bank Robbery Reenactment on State Street (June 30, 2026, 2:00 pm‑4:00 pm) with street closures for food trucks

The committee unanimously adopted its agenda. It unanimously recommended that the city council approve the updated chicken ordinance, forwarding it for council review. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Butte County Bank Robbery Reenactment scheduled for June 30 on State Street. No decision was made on a road maintenance assessment fee; the committee will draft a proposal and revisit the issue at the June 22 meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of chicken ordinance (unanimous) – forwarded to council
• Approved 2026 Butte County Bank Robbery Reenactment (unanimous)
• Rescinded motion to establish public hearing on road assessment fee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:06 p.m. (unanimous)