Cascade County, MT

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to close the public hearing for the FY2027 proposed budget. The agenda lists only this procedural step, with no specific line items, dollar amounts, or policy decisions detailed in the provided text.

• Close public hearing for FY2027 Proposed Budget

Cascade County Commission

This is an informal joint meeting of the Great Falls City Commissioners, Cascade County Commission, and local/regional legislators and candidates. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of 2027 legislative topics, followed by questions and comments from legislators and candidates, and public comment. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of 2027 legislative topics
• Remarks from Mayor Reeves and Mayor Pro Tempore McKenney
• Public comment period
• Joint meeting with county commission and legislators/candidates

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review the Assistant Auditor's and Treasurer's reports. The agenda includes the approval of Contract 26-120 for JDC Counseling, Contract 26-118 for an SMA Agreement, and Contract 26-119 for an MDT Agreement. A public hearing on the FY 2027 budget is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on the FY 2027 budget
• Approval of Contract 26-120 for JDC Counseling
• Approval of Contract 26-118 for an SMA Agreement
• Approval of Contract 26-119 for an MDT Agreement

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to review one new business item: a special use permit application (SUP 009-2026). The board will also consider draft minutes from its April 16, 2026 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Review of special use permit application SUP 009-2026
• Approval of draft minutes from April 16, 2026 meeting

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review the treasurer's report, consent agenda, and two contracts: one for courthouse elevator modernization and one for air quality equipment funded largely by MDT/CMAQ. The board is also opening the Fiscal Year 2027 budget hearings, which will continue through September 3, 2026.

• Contract 26-118: Courthouse elevator upgrade with A&E + SMA Design, $78,820
• Contract 26-119: Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper purchase, total $292,526 (MDT/CMAQ funds $253,267.01, county match $39,258.99)
• Public hearing opened for FY 2027 proposed budget, continuing through September 3, 2026
• Public comment allowed on non-agenda matters within commission jurisdiction

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting on August 18, 2026, in a hybrid format at the Courthouse Annex in Great Falls, Montana, and online via Zoom. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, listing only 'None' under the single agenda entry. This appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting with no substantive business scheduled.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to review and potentially act on a series of administrative items, including multiple contracts, a resolution to amend tax lists, and an appointment to the BHLAC board. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as attachments for review.

• Contract 26-110 with DJA LLC
• Contract 26-111 for a memorial bench
• Contract 26-112 with CCSO PDK
• Contract 26-113 through 26-116 modifications P00001-P00005
• Resolution 26-30 to amend tax lists

Cascade County Commission

The commission will vote on a consent agenda including four BIA contracts totaling over $1.4 million for the Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center, plus a $79,084 contract to replace the Sheriff's Office door lock system. A resolution to amend cancelled tax amounts is also on the agenda.

• Contract 26-110: $73,584 to DJ&A, LLC for updating the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
• Contract 26-111: Memorial bench in Black Eagle Park at no cost to the county.
• Contracts 26-113 through 26-116: Four BIA amendments totaling $1,412,800 for juvenile detention services.
• Agenda item #1: $79,084 contract with Central Lock & Safe for a new door lock system at the Sheriff's Office.
• Agenda item #2: Resolution 26-30 to amend cancelled tax amounts.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, vote on membership changes, and review a draft strategic plan. The council will also hear updates from representatives of mental health court, CSAA, and the crisis steering committee.

• Vote on membership changes: resignation of J. Kadner and application of K. Stone
• September Executive Committee changes vote
• Strategic Plan – Draft Review
• Community Resource Guide update
• Public comment period for behavioral health issues

Cascade County Commission

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Aging Services Director position. Three candidates (M.W., S.F., G.R.) are scheduled for 45-minute interviews. After interviews, the board may move into executive session for candidate evaluation. Public comment will be accepted at noon on non-agenda matters.

• Interview candidate M.W. at 8:00 a.m.
• Interview candidate S.F. at 9:15 a.m.
• Interview candidate G.R. at 10:30 a.m.
• Possible executive session per MCA § 2-3-203(3)
• Public comment period at 12:00 p.m. on non-agenda matters

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review the treasurer's and accounts payable reports, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider multiple contracts including animal shelter interlocal, elections administration, and vaccine MOU. They will also act on appointments to the DUI Task Force and Great Falls Transit.

• Consideration of DUI Task Force appointment (7-28-2026 DUI TF APPT.PDF)
• Contract 26-99: Animal shelter interlocal agreement
• Contract 26-103: Elections services
• Contract 26-105: MOU with Alluvion for vaccines
• Appointment to Great Falls Transit (GF TRANSIT APPT.PDF)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission work session will discuss and potentially approve several consent agenda contracts, including an interlocal agreement with the City of Great Falls for animal intake services, an actuarial engagement letter for OPEB benefits, and a modification to a detention center contract with U.S. Border Patrol. Also on the agenda are contracts for health department services and a lease application for a storage facility on 10th Avenue North.

• Contract 26-99: Interlocal Agreement with City of Great Falls for contingency animal intakes and holds; 5-year term, $140/animal intake fee
• Contract 26-100: Modification to detention center contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, increasing ceiling from $82,800 to $181,815
• Contract 26-102: Bakertilly, LLP audit contract for fiscal years 2026-2028; $115,000 (FY2026), $119,000 (FY2027), $123,000 (FY2028)
• Contract 26-104: Service agreement with Benefis Medical Group for Dr. Rachel Amthor's medical services; $200/hour for FY2027
• Contract 26-103: Election records destruction for 2020-2024

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda lists no items for discussion or decision.

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board meeting agenda lists only item 4 as 'None,' indicating no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

• Item 4 listed as 'None' — no other items on agenda

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is scheduled to meet on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes consideration of Resolution 26-29 (Policy 90.7 CCOM BLF) and over a dozen contracts covering fire protection, construction, senior services, and entertainment. Several agenda action requests are also listed, including a GFDA presentation and items on Horizon Meadows and Sunland Minor.

• Resolution 26-29 Policy 90.7 CCOM BLF
• Contract 26-77 Senior Medicare
• Contract 26-83 MDT Construction
• Contract 26-85 DNRC Fire Protection
• Contract 26-86 FFY25 Fire EMPG

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for aging services, bulletproof vests, and grants. They will also discuss updates from the Great Falls Development Authority, approve a contract for grease interceptor removal at the Sheriff's Office, and consider final plat approval for Horizon Meadows Minor and preliminary subdivision plat for Sunland Minor. Additionally, a contract to digitize legacy maps for $74,980 is on the agenda.

• Contract 26-78: Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant for 10 vests, total $15,938 (50% reimbursable)
• Contract 26-86: Acceptance of FFY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant, total $113,840, county match $56,920
• Contract 26-84: Copper Creek LLC removal and installation of grease interceptor at Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, $122,222
• Final Plat Approval of Horizon Meadows Minor (Section 19, T20N R04E, Parcel #2639500)
• Contract 26-73: Docutopia digitization of legacy large format maps and drawings, $74,980

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on July 8, 2026, reviewing consent agenda contracts, subdivision plats, and Montana State Fair entertainment agreements. No formal votes were taken during this work session; items were discussed for potential action at a future regular meeting. The session included presentations on contracts for aging services, sheriff's office equipment, and fair performances.

• Reviewed Contract 26-77: MOU with Missoula Aging Services for Senior Medicare Patrol, not to exceed $10,500
• Reviewed Contract 26-78: Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant for 10 vests, total $15,938 (50% reimbursable)
• Reviewed Contract 26-81: Foster Grandparent Award, $206,603 for FY2027 (corrected to year three of federal funding)
• Reviewed Contract 26-82: Lease with Great Falls Public Schools for Early Learning Family Center at 3300 3rd Street NE, $2,348/month
• Reviewed Contract 26-83: MDT construction agreement for Stop Ahead signs on East Highwood Road, no cost to county
• Reviewed Contract 26-85: DNRC Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement, no cost to county
• Reviewed Contract 26-86: FFY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant, $113,840 total with 50% county match
• Reviewed Contract 26-87: Amendment for Juvenile Drug Treatment Court, not to exceed $9,300

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will hold a strategic planning session, including a review and vote on the draft strategic plan. The agenda also covers a membership resignation and application, a suicide prevention presentation, and upcoming officer changes. Public comment will be taken on any behavioral health issue.

• Strategic plan draft review and approval
• Membership change: resignation of J. Kadner, application of K. Stone
• Suicide prevention online safety presentation
• September executive committee changes to be voted on in August
• Community resource guide update

The council did not review previous minutes or conduct new business because a quorum was not present. Members discussed an upcoming suicide prevention event and noted that Executive Committee roles will be open for change in September.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review administrative, program, and financial reports. The session includes a program highlight on Breast & Cervical health and a HAN determination.

• Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly Financial Report from CFO Trista Besich
• Program Highlight on Breast & Cervical health
• HAN Determination

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting will vote on Resolution 26‑27 for a Heart Grant and Resolution 26‑28 for Aging Services. Commissioners will also review and potentially approve six contracts covering compliance monitoring, imaging services, and various county functions. All items are listed in the meeting documents.

• Resolution 26‑27 – Heart Grant
• Resolution 26‑28 – Aging Services
• Contract 26‑68 – KC Commission
• Contract 26‑69 – KC Accounting
• Contract 26‑70 – KC Planning

The Commission approved budget appropriations for behavioral health and aging services. The board also authorized the purchase of four copiers and approved a lease agreement for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved Resolution 26-27 to increase HEART Grant fund for behavioral health (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-28 to align Aging Services FY26 budget (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-68 for Commission Office copier at $8,545 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-69 for Accounting Department copier at $10,124 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-70 for Planning Department copier at $8,545 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-71 for Aging Services copier at $10,276.97 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-79 amendment for Pretrial Services Program (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-80 for Sheriff's Office imaging lease at $514.97/month (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review the special use permit application (007‑2026) submitted by Healing The Circle Lodge LLC and the accompanying appeal documents. The meeting will focus on whether to approve, modify, or deny the permit request. No other agenda items are listed.

• Special use permit application 007‑2026 for Healing The Circle Lodge LLC
• Appeal packet and comment documents related to the permit

The Commission heard an appeal of the Zoning Board’s denial of Special Use Permit Application #007-2026 submitted by Healing the Circle Lodge, LLC (Elk Ridge Recovery, LLC) to operate a community residential facility at 2601 Jasper Road, Great Falls. After discussion, Commissioner Hinebauch moved to remand the application back to the Zoning Board of Adjustments to address water source, fire‑sprinkler timeline, emergency access, water‑truck access, and twelve public‑comment conditions. The motion carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Remanded Special Use Permit Application #007-2026 to Zoning Board of Adjustments (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will convene to review financial reports, approve contracts, and consider resolutions for grants and board appointments. The agenda includes items for the Gore Hill Board, the OldCC AP Grant, and tentative funding for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Gore Hill Board appointment
• OldCC AP Grant resolution
• Water Operating Fund resolution
• USDA-FS contract
• Tentative IOB FY27 resolution

The commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, removing four copier contracts. It cancelled $49,060.44 in tax deficiencies, adopted a tentative interim operating budget of $83,979,458 for FY2027, and approved a fiscal audit contract with Bakertilly. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda, removing contracts 26-68, 26-69, 26-70, 26-71 (2-0)
• Cancelled tax deficiencies totaling $49,060.44 (2-0)
• Adopted tentative interim operating budget for FY2027, $83,979,458 (2-0)
• Approved Contract 26-72 for Bakertilly fiscal audit services (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-24 for $13,750 increase to OLDCC fund (NR)
• Approved Resolution 26-26 for $20,000 increase to Water Operating Fund (NR)
• Approved MOU with Montana Stockgrowers Association for predator control, $26,844 (NR)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on June 18, 2026, but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision—only the meeting date and time. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

• No agenda items listed in the provided text.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session and public hearing to consider several items, including adopting a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2027, cancelling delinquent taxes totaling $49,060.44, and appointing two applicants to the Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area board. The board will also vote on a budget appropriation of $13,750 for the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and multiple contracts, including a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the U.S. Forest Service.

• Resolution 26-25: Adopting a tentative Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Resolution 26-23: Cancelling real estate and personal property taxes totaling $49,060.44
• Resolution 26-24: Budget appropriation of $13,750 within Fund 2942 for OLDCC
• Contract 26-65: Cooperative Law Enforcement modification with US Forest Service, total $6,183.07
• Board appointments for Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area (Roy M. Ingram, Karon L. Taylor)

The Commission adopted a tentative Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and cancelled $49,060.44 in delinquent real estate and personal property taxes. Several equipment purchases and inter-agency contracts were processed, while a digitizing contract for the Clerk and Recorder's Office was tabled.

• Adopted tentative Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Cancelled $49,060.44 in real estate and personal property tax deficiencies
• Approved $13,750 budget increase for Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
• Approved $20,000 expenditure increase for Water Operating Fund #5210
• Approved four copier purchases from Kelly Create totaling $37,490.91
• Approved $74,980 Docutopia digitizing contract pulled from agenda for further research
• Approved election contracts for Sun River Valley School District 55 and Ulm School District 85
• Approved predator control MOUs with Montana Wool Growers ($2,509) and Montana Stockgrowers ($26,844)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss proposed amendments to Cascade County's zoning, floodplain, and subdivision regulations. These are draft documents and not final. The board also will review draft minutes from February 2026. No new business items are listed.

• Discussion on second round of Cascade County Zoning Regulation amendments
• First round of Cascade County Floodplain Regulations
• First round of Cascade County Subdivision Regulations
• Approval of draft February 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment on matters within board's jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The Board of County Canvassers will meet to conduct the 2026 Primary Election Canvass. The meeting includes a presentation by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson and a period for public comment.

• 2026 Primary Election Canvass

The Cascade County Board of County Canvassers met on June 16, 2026, to canvass the June 2, 2026, primary election. After reviewing reconciliation reports and resolving a discrepancy, the board voted unanimously to approve the election results and declare the nominated candidates with the highest vote counts. The total number of active and inactive eligible voters was 51,616.

• Approved June 2, 2026 primary election results and declared nominated candidates (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss earmarked monies and updates from Janicki. The body will also review contract 26-56 regarding FY27 alcohol tax.

• Review of earmarked monies
• Updates from Janicki
• Contract 26-56 FY27 Alcohol Tax

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve Contract 26‑56, designating Alliance for Youth (30%), Dynamic Recovery (30%), Power of Healing (20%) and Misfits LLC (20%) to receive state‑approved alcohol‑tax monies for chemical dependency services for FY2027. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

• Approved Contract 26-56 designating four providers (3‑0 vote)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to review several contracts and administrative reports. The agenda includes a resolution and various funding applications.

• Contract 26-57 for noxious weeds
• Contract 26-60 with Pitney Bowes
• Contract 26-63 with United Way
• Contract 26-64 for immunization program
• Reports on Black Eagle Road and Horizon Meadows

The Commission approved several contracts including engineering services for Black Eagle Road and a new mail system lease. A preliminary subdivision plat for Horizon Meadows Minor was approved subject to 14 conditions, while a contract regarding alcohol tax monies was tabled.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $77,900 contract with TD&H Engineering for Black Eagle Road project (3-0)
• Approved Horizon Meadows Minor subdivision preliminary plat subject to 14 conditions (3-0)
• Tabled MT DPHHS Service Provider Designation Form until June 12 Special Meeting (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-50A for Detention Center Services (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Metro Board will discuss and vote on draft bylaws, elect officers, and review pending applications for the Opioid Abatement Governance Committee. The meeting will be held at the Cascade County Commission Chambers.

• Discussion and consideration of draft bylaws for adoption
• Election of officers
• Financial report
• Consideration of pending applications
• Public comment period

The Metro Region Governance Committee for Opioid Abatement adopted draft bylaws with specific corrections. The committee also elected its leadership, naming Eric Hinebauch as Chair and Shannon Wilson as Vice Chair.

• Adopted draft bylaws with corrections to Section 3.3 and the addition of Section 3.4 (6-0)
• Elected Eric Hinebauch as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Shannon Wilson as Vice Chair (6-0)

Board of Health

The Board will receive administrative and division reports highlighting a significant budget shortfall for fiscal year 2027, with proposed position reductions and discussions with the City of Great Falls. A variance request for Anderegg under Environmental Health is an action item. The Family Health Services Division will present a year-end report on the Dental Program.

• Budget shortfall for FY2027; health department facing reduced revenue and proposed position eliminations and modifications
• Variance Request – Anderegg under Environmental Health Division (action item)
• Dental Program Year-End Report by Debbie Clapshaw
• Monthly Financial Report showing year-over-year revenue decrease of $851,470 (40%) and expense decrease of $799,168 (35%)
• Communicable disease report for April–May 2026 including 14 COVID-19 cases and 34 influenza hospitalizations

The Board of Health met to review monthly reports from several divisions. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The commission will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution denying a $750,000 claim related to Youth Court probation supervision, several contracts (including a $77,900 engineering agreement for the Black Eagle Road project), board appointments, and other administrative items. Public comment on non-agenda matters is also permitted.

• Resolution 26-22 rejecting $750,000 claim by Annette Marie Velazquez
• Contract 26-58: $77,900 engineering services for Black Eagle Road project
• Contract 26-60: Lease for Pitney Bowes mail system at $690/month, saving $824/month
• Contract 26-57: $24,500 Noxious Weeds Trust Fund grant for Chestnut Valley Weed Management Area
• Contract 26-62: $9,445 for court security upgrades including keyless entry and cameras

The commission adopted Resolution 26-22, rejecting Annette Marie Velazquez's $750,000 claim. Several contracts were reassigned: some were moved to the regular agenda, others were pulled from the agenda, and a few were placed on the consent agenda. No public comments were received.

• Adopted Resolution 26-22 rejecting Velazquez's $750,000 claim
• Moved Contract 26-56 (DPHHS service provider designation) to regular agenda
• Pulled Contract 26-59 (Pretrial Services Program modification) from agenda
• Pulled Contract 26-61 (Court security glass door inserts) from agenda
• Pulled Contract 26-62 (Court security keyless entry and cameras) from agenda
• Placed Contract 26-63 (United Way donation awards) on consent agenda
• Placed Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application (Horizon Meadows) on regular agenda
• Placed Contract 26-64 (DPHHS immunization program funding increase) on consent agenda

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will meet to review a draft of its strategic plan and discuss updates to the Community Resource Guide. The session includes a financial report and representative reports from local health and legal entities.

• Draft review of the Strategic Plan
• Update of the Community Resource Guide
• Approval of May 2026 minutes and financial reports
• Mental Health Court representative report
• Crisis Steering Committee representative report

The Council approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and the May 2026 financial report. Members discussed updates to a draft strategic plan and the status of the IFHC crisis facility project. The County Commissioners formally approved all new applications for Council membership.

• Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved all new Council membership applications (via County Commissioners)