Cascade County public meetings in 2021

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will vote on several contracts, including a DUI Task Force coordinator agreement, a marijuana K9 replacement grant, and an inmate housing memorandum with Malmstrom Air Force Base. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, purchase orders, and the treasurer's monthly report.

• Contract 21-185: Great Falls Pre-Release Services to provide DUI Task Force coordinator, $1,000/month retroactive to July 2014 through Dec 2025
• Contract 21-186: Accept $3,303 additional funding for Marijuana K9 Replacement Program grant (July 2021-June 2025)
• Contract 21-189: MOA with Malmstrom AFB for inmate housing at $115 per inmate per day through Jan 2032
• Contract 21-187: Healthy Montana Families Home Visiting Program amendment, funding increase $12,350, total $282,321.50
• Contract 21-188: STD Program reimbursement agreement with MT DPHHS

The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved Resolution 21-79, amending the text of the Cascade County Zoning Regulations, specifically Section 2 (Definitions) and Section 8.22 (Supplementary Regulations), as previously introduced by Resolution of Intention 21-59. The motion carried 3-0 after public comments from two residents. The commission also approved routine purchase orders, accounts payable warrants, and several contracts on the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 21-79 amending zoning regulations text (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts 21-185, 21-186, 21-187, 21-188, 21-189 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to approve several contracts and a final zoning resolution. Key decisions include a multi-year agreement with Great Falls Pre-Release Services for D.U.I. program coordination and a memorandum of understanding with Malmstrom Air Force Base for inmate housing. The body will also finalize amendments to the Cascade County Zoning Regulations to align with recent state legislative changes regarding marijuana land uses.

• Resolution 21-79: Final amendment to Cascade County Zoning Regulations for adult-use and medical marijuana land uses.
• Contract 21-189: MOU with Malmstrom Air Force Base for inmate housing at $115 per inmate per day (Dec 2021–Jan 2032).
• Contract 21-185: Agreement with Great Falls Pre-Release Services Inc. for D.U.I. Task Force coordinator at $1,000 per month.
• Contract 21-187: Amendment to Healthy Montana Families Home Visiting Program increasing total amount to $282,321.50.
• Contract 21-186: Acceptance of Montana Department of Justice Marijuana K9 Replacement Program grant award ($3,303).

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, approving several consent agenda contracts and a zoning resolution. No public members were present. The board approved contracts for DUI program administration, a marijuana K9 grant, inmate housing with Malmstrom AFB, and health department agreements, plus a final resolution amending zoning regulations for medical marijuana land uses.

• Approved Contract 21-185 with Great Falls Pre Release for DUI program coordinator, $1,000/month from Jan 1, 2022
• Approved Contract 21-186 accepting MT DOJ Marijuana K9 Replacement Program grant of $3,303
• Approved Contract 21-189 MOU with Malmstrom AFB for inmate housing at $115/inmate/day
• Approved Contract 21-187 Healthy Montana Families Home Visiting Program amendment, funding increase of $12,350
• Approved Contract 21-188 STD program reimbursement agreement with MT DPHHS
• Approved Resolution 21-79 amending zoning regulations for adult-use medical marijuana land uses

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to approve the draft minutes from October 19, 2021, and to discuss and potentially adopt the tentative 2022 meeting schedule. The board will also address member term expirations and take public comments on matters outside the Zoning Board of Adjustment's jurisdiction. No old business is listed.

• Tentative 2022 Planning Board Meeting Schedule (discussion and action)
• Board Member Term Expirations
• Draft Meeting Minutes for October 19, 2021
• Public comments on non-zoning matters

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review Special Use Permit applications #032-2021 and #033-2021 to allow a warehouse for storing stone. The board will also discuss a draft letter to the Planning Board regarding zoning for second dwelling units.

• Special Use Permit Applications #032-2021 & #033-2021 for a stone storage warehouse
• Draft letter to Planning Board concerning zoning second dwelling units
• Review of 2022 ZBOA meeting schedule

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting on December 14, 2021, to consider Resolution 21-78, which would suspend the flood plain permit fee. The agenda includes this resolution as a final action item, along with other documents and items scheduled for the 9:30 AM session.

• Resolution 21-78 suspending flood plain permit fee (final action)

The Cascade County Commission approved four tax benefits for remodeling, reconstruction, or expansion of commercial buildings, all by 3-0 votes. It also approved several budget appropriations, including $455,849 in federal ARPA funds for Aging Services, and affirmed Stage 1 fire restrictions enacted on December 3, 2021. The commission appointed Sean Hoven and reappointed Casey Lalonde to the Great Falls Airport Authority Board.

• Approved Resolution 21-71 tax benefit for Semansky building at 16 5th Street South (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-72 tax benefit for STSA Partners LLC at 420 Central Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-73 tax benefit for Big Sky Select Properties at 412 Central Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-74 tax benefit for Big Sky Select Properties at Tract 2 of COS 3607 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-76 affirming Stage 1 fire restrictions (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-78 waiving flood plain permit fees for Gibson Flats fire cleanup (3-0)
• Appointed Sean Hoven and reappointed Casey Lalonde to Airport Authority Board (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $455,849 ARPA appropriation for Aging Services (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission held a work session to approve budget adjustments and board appointments. Key decisions include appropriating federal funds for aging services and adjusting health department contracts. The body also held public hearings to approve tax benefits for four commercial building renovations in Great Falls.

• Resolution 21-68: Appropriates $455,849 in federal ARPA funds for Older Americans Act Programs.
• Resolution 21-69: Appropriates $10,000 for the 2021 Marijuana K9 Replacement program.
• Resolution 21-70: Appropriates $34,725 to the Alcohol Rehabilitation Fund due to state payment increases.
• Contract 21-181: Accepts a $20,000 donation from Hampton-Collins Memorial Foundation for Meals on Wheels and Home Attendant Programs.
• Public Hearings: Approves tax benefits for commercial renovations at 16 5th Street South, 420 Central Avenue, and 412 Central Avenue.

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on December 8, 2021, and approved multiple consent agenda items, including budget appropriations, contracts, and board appointments. The commission also held public hearings and approved four tax benefit resolutions for remodeling, reconstruction, or expansion of existing commercial buildings. One contract (21-185) was pulled from the schedule, and no other substantive decisions were made beyond the listed approvals.

• Approved Resolution 21-68: $455,849 budget appropriation for Aging Services ARPA funds
• Approved Resolution 21-69: $10,000 budget appropriation for Marijuana K9 Replacement program
• Approved Resolution 21-70: $34,725 budget appropriation for Alcohol Rehabilitation Fund
• Approved Contract 21-181: $20,000 donation from Hampton-Collins Memorial Foundation for Aging Services
• Approved Contract 21-182: Amendment #2 reducing Older Americans Act contract by $19,841
• Approved Resolution 21-75: $19,841 decrease in Older Americans Act budget
• Approved Contract 21-183: Naloxone MOU with MT DPHHS (no cost)
• Approved Contract 21-184: $204,868 HIV Prevention & Immunization amendment

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes review of the meeting agenda and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of 12-6-2021 meeting agenda
• Approval of 11-1-2021 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review various departmental reports including COVID-19, Environmental Health, and Superfund site updates. The agenda also includes the appointment of Nominating Committee officers and recommendations for 2022.

• Approval of November 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• COVID-19 Report
• Appointment of 2022 Nominating Committee Officers
• Environmental Health Report
• Superfund Site Report

The Board of Health approved the November 3, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. The board received reports on COVID-19 statistics, vaccination rates, and updates from various divisions. Health Officer Trisha Gardner announced her resignation effective December 24, 2021, and the board discussed the interim governing body arrangement with the City. No formal policy decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Volunteers selected for 2022 Nominating Committee (Moore, Martin)
• Noted County Commissioners selected Option C for OU2 Superfund land use
• Acknowledged Health Officer Trisha Gardner's resignation effective Dec 24, 2021

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding its regular meeting. The agenda consists solely of the meeting notice and associated documents, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting.

The Commission approved a bid for a Massey Ferguson utility tractor for $93,000, and approved a lease for a storage facility with five 61-unit buildings and one 33-unit building, subject to three conditions. They also approved routine contracts, including a budget increase for the Alcohol Rehabilitation fund and agreements for juvenile detention and health department services. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants, including minutes from November 3rd, 9th, 10th, and 12th.
• Approved Resolution 21-66, increasing the Alcohol Rehabilitation fund budget by $170,494.
• Approved Contract 21-179 with the State of Montana for urinalysis and breath analysis services, not to exceed $9,300.
• Approved Contract 21-176, a health department amendment for public health staff funding of $130.
• Approved Contract 21-177, a Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of Cascade County.
• Approved Contract 21-175, a lease for a storage facility with five 61-unit buildings and one 33-unit building, subject to three conditions.
• Approved Contract 21-178, a bid for a Massey Ferguson 7715 S utility tractor for $93,000.
• Approved Contract 21-180, an amendment establishing a temporary governing board for the City-County Board of Health.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and decide on four special use permit applications, including manufacturing and construction yard operations, second dwellings, and a private garage without a principal use. The meeting will also include approval of draft minutes from June 17, 2021, and a period for public comments on non-agenda matters.

• Special Use Permit #024-2021 and #025-2021 for Norstedt Rentals, LLC (manufacturing/assembly of fencing materials and construction yard)
• Special Use Permit #030-2021 for Ranch Development (second dwelling)
• Special Use Permits #026-2021, #027-2021, #029-2021 for Signature Homes, LLC (second dwelling)
• Special Use Permit #031-2021 for Jerry Grinde (private garage without principal use)
• Draft minutes for June 17, 2021 meeting

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is reviewing several items including budget appropriations for alcohol rehabilitation and drug testing services. The agenda also includes contract amendments for public health preparedness and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 21-66: $170,494 budget increase for the Alcohol Rehabilitation Fund
• Contract 21-179: Drug testing services agreement up to $9,300
• Contract 21-176: $130,000 funding amendment for Public Health Emergency Preparedness staff
• Contract 21-178: Purchase of a Massey Ferguson 7715S Utility Tractor for $93,000
• Lease application for storage facility on Beebe Tracts Subdivision Lot 54A

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved all consent agenda items, including a budget appropriation, several contracts, and a lease. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals, and the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved Resolution 21-66: budget appropriation of $170,494 for the Alcohol Rehabilitation fund due to increased state payment.
• Approved Contract 21-179: agreement with Youth Court for urinalysis and breath analysis services, not to exceed $9,300.
• Approved Contract 21-176: amendment to DPHHS task order for public health emergency preparedness, adding $130,000.
• Approved Contract 21-177: MOU with United Way for volunteer workstation oversight.
• Approved Contract 21-175: lease for storage facility at Lot 54A, Beebe Tracts Subdivision.
• Approved Contract 21-178: purchase of a Massey Ferguson tractor for $93,000.
• Approved Contract 21-180: amendment to 1975 agreement for City-County Board of Health governing board.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting to discuss the land use plan for OU2. The agenda included a presentation related to this plan.

• Land Use Plan For OU2 presentation

The Cascade County Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 21-65, approving Plan Option C as the Land Use Plan for the OU2 properties. The approval includes two modifications: the Boston Montana barn may be used as an interpretive center, and the proposed archery range, located on a privately owned parcel, may be relocated elsewhere in the project plan. The motion carried 3-0.

• Adopted Resolution 21-65 approving Plan Option C as Land Use Plan for OU2 (3-0)
• Allowed possible use of Boston Montana barn as interpretive center
• Recognized archery range is on privately owned parcel, may be relocated

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting to review a report regarding marijuana land uses. The agenda was limited to this single discussion item.

• Review of Marijuana Land Uses Report

The Cascade County Commission held a public hearing on Resolution 21-59, which relates to marijuana regulations. After hearing opposition from several residents and officials, the commission voted unanimously (3-0) to approve the resolution as presented by the planning board. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 21-59 (3-0) as presented by the planning board

Cascade County Commission

The Board of Canvassers certified the 2021 municipal general election results for the Town of Belt, Town of Cascade, and City of Great Falls, as presented by Elections Supervisor Lynn DeRoche. The certifications were based on final vote tabulations, with voter turnout reported as 55% for Belt, 52% for Cascade, and 46% for Great Falls. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified 2021 Town of Belt Municipal Election (105 votes cast, 55% turnout)
• Certified 2021 Town of Cascade Municipal Election (191 votes cast, 52% turnout)
• Certified 2021 City of Great Falls Municipal Election (13,697 votes cast, 46% turnout)

Cascade County Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Cascade County Commission approved all consent agenda items and two contracts. The commission approved an $280,207.40 bid from Bison Ford for eight 2022 light-duty vehicles, and a contract with the Great Falls Turf Club for up to seven days of horse racing at the Montana ExpoPark, with a $75,000 maximum for purses. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, board appointment, and resolutions 21-63, 21-64, and 21-62 (3-0)
• Approved $280,207.40 bid from Bison Ford for eight 2022 vehicles (3-0)
• Approved horse racing contract with Great Falls Turf Club, up to 7 days, $75,000 max for purses (3-0)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine reports and action items, including approving minutes, COVID-19 updates, and various departmental reports. They will also consider a septic variance request and receive an update on the Totem Beverages lawsuit, which may lead to a closed executive session.

• Approve minutes from October 6, 2021 meeting
• COVID-19 report
• Septic variance request – Golik
• Tobacco/Cigar Bar update
• Totem Beverages litigation update (ADV-16-0112)

The Cascade County Board of Health approved a septic variance for Jacob and Kristi Golik, allowing drainfields less than 100 feet from the 100-year floodplain based on provided documentation. The board also approved the October 6, 2021 meeting minutes. A tentative settlement in the Totem Beverages litigation was reported, with terms to be presented at the next meeting.

• Approved October 6, 2021 BOH meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance for Jacob and Kristi Golik allowing drainfields less than 100 feet from 100-year floodplain (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission work session covers a consent agenda and several contracts. The consent agenda includes a board appointment and resolutions for a $42,435 federal justice grant split with Great Falls and a $777,290 COVID immunization budget increase. The main agenda includes a $280,207.40 vehicle purchase and a horse racing agreement with the Great Falls Turf Club.

• Resolution 21-63: Interlocal agreement dividing $42,435 Byrne JAG award (County $16,974/City $25,461)
• Resolution 21-62: $777,290 budget increase for COVID Immunization Services (Contract 21-169)
• Contract 21-171: $280,207.40 for eight 2022 vehicles from Bison Ford
• Contract 21-172: Horse racing agreement with Great Falls Turf Club, $13,000/race date, $75,000 max for purses
• Stockett Water & Sewer District Board appointment: Dawn Oriet, term to 5/31/2024

The commission approved the consent agenda, including a joint resolution with Great Falls dividing the 2021 Byrne JAG grant, a $777,290 budget increase for COVID immunization services, and contracts for vehicles and horse racing. All items were approved as presented; no public comment was made.

• Approved Resolution 21-63 adopting JAG grant interlocal agreement ($42,435 total)
• Approved Resolution 21-62 budget appropriation for COVID immunization services ($777,290)
• Approved Contract 21-171 for eight 2022 vehicles from Bison Ford ($280,207.40)
• Approved Contract 21-172 with Great Falls Turf Club for horse racing dates ($13,000/date, $75,000 max purses)
• Approved Contract 21-174 amendment adding $455,849 in ARP funds for Older Americans Act programs
• Approved Resolution 21-64 for prosecutorial assistance in State v. Marsh

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. to consider Resolution 21-60. The agenda contains no other items, and the specific subject of the resolution is not detailed in the provided text.

• Special commission meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• Consideration of Resolution 21-60

The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved Resolution 21-60, which rescinds Resolution 21-54 and replaces it with an updated version setting tax mill levies for independent taxing jurisdictions for fiscal year 2021/2022. The motion carried 3-0. No public comment was offered.

• Approved Resolution 21-60 rescinding Resolution 21-54 and replacing it with an updated version (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Council will discuss updating its bylaws to include veterans and schools in its composition. Members will also work toward a decision on the next goals for the Strategic Plan.

• Review of Board composition via By-Laws
• Council decision on next Strategic Plan goal(s)
• Updates on Website and Facebook maintenance
• Reports on Crisis Intervention Charter Project and Mobile Response Team
• Reports from CSAA, MT Peer Network, and NAMI

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council voted to keep its current executive committee in place even though officer terms expired in July, with plans to revisit the matter in June/July 2022. The council also approved the October meeting minutes, welcomed two new members, and discussed strategic planning, suicide prevention events, and various reports. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Approved keeping current executive committee despite expired terms (motion passed)
• Welcomed Randy Lynes and Dusti Zimmer as new members
• Confirmed gap in service for getting people into care (on record)

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular Cascade County Commission meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items and references attached documents; no specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the text provided.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 A.M.
• Agenda references two attached documents: 10-26-2021 CM.PDF and 10-26-2021 AGENDA DOCS.PDF

The Cascade County Commission approved several contracts and grants, including a $237,062 wheel loader purchase, a $314,895 road overlay for Giant Springs Road, a $307,925.30 paving project for Black Eagle Road, and a $10,000 marijuana K9 replacement grant. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The consent agenda, including routine contracts and appointments, was also approved.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appointments, and routine contracts (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-164 for a 2022 Caterpillar 962M wheel loader at $237,062 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-165, Marijuana K9 Replacement Program grant of $10,000 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-170 with United Materials for Giant Springs Road overlay at $314,895 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-171 with MRTE Inc. for Black Eagle Road paving at $307,925.30 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and take action on Special Use Permit Application #018-2021, submitted by Steve Pascal, to allow an accessory structure without a principal use. The board will also note the withdrawal of a separate application for a second dwelling submitted by Keaster Construction. Public comment will be accepted on the agenda items and other matters within the board's jurisdiction.

• Special Use Permit #018-2021 (Steve Pascal) for accessory structure without principal use
• Public hearing and board action on SUP 018-2021
• Withdrawn: Special Use Permit #023-2021 (Keaster Construction) for second dwelling
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda matters

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 21-60, a request from Great Falls Public School District #1 for property tax recertification. The agenda also includes public comment on non-agenda matters and adjournment.

• Resolution 21-60: Great Falls Public School District #1 property tax recertification request
• Public comment period (7-minute limit per speaker)

The Cascade County Commission voted 3-0 to approve Great Falls Public School District #1's request for property tax recertification, as outlined in Resolution 21-60. The formal resolution will be voted on in two weeks. The commission also heard public comment on a Gore Hill subdivision and a question about school district population.

• Approved School District #1 property tax recertification request (3-0)
• Scheduled formal vote on Resolution 21-60 for two weeks later

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three special use permit requests: an extension for two permits allowing general sales and a commercial butcher, and two applications for second dwellings. The board will also approve draft minutes from previous meetings. Public hearings are scheduled for the second dwelling applications.

• Extension request for Special Use Permits #009-2020 & #010-2020 by Bixler Properties, LLC for general sales and commercial butcher
• Special Use Permit applications #019-2021 & #020-2021 by Signature Homes, LLC for a second dwelling
• Special Use Permit application #021-2021 by David & Kerri Flores for a second dwelling
• Approval of draft minutes from May 20, 2021, and pending minutes from June 2020 and July-September 2021

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on a consent agenda, board appointments, and several contracts. Key items include a $237,062 wheel loader purchase, a 20-year easement for county repeater access, and multiple health department agreements, including a $777,290 COVID immunization contract. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Contract 21-164: Purchase of 2022 Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader for $237,062
• Contract 21-163: 20-year easement with Ronald and Cynthia Sherer for county repeater access, $250-$350/year
• Contract 21-169: COVID immunization services amendment, $777,290 total funding
• Contract 21-167: DEQ air pollution control program, $23,410 (no county match)
• Resolution 21-61: Rejecting a claim for deprivation of medical treatment

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved several consent agenda items, including a resolution denying a claim, an easement agreement, and multiple contracts. They also approved a bid for a wheel loader and accepted a grant for a K9 program. No public members were present, and no substantive discussion was recorded.

• Approved Resolution 21-61 denying a claim for deprivation of medical treatment
• Approved Contract 21-163 for a 20-year easement across Sherer property for county repeater access
• Approved Contract 21-166 amending MMCAP-Sanofi Pasteur vaccine agreement to extend term to 2024
• Approved Contract 21-167 with DEQ for air pollution control services ($23,410, no county match)
• Approved Contract 21-168 for Mountain Alarm monitoring upgrade at $55/month
• Approved Contract 21-169 amendment for COVID immunization services ($777,290)
• Approved Contract 21-164 for a 2022 Caterpillar 962M wheel loader at $237,062
• Approved Contract 21-165 accepting $10,000 grant for Marijuana K9 Replacement Program

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will review a staff report regarding a zoning text amendment for adult-use marijuana land uses. The agenda includes a public hearing and board discussion on this amendment.

• Zoning Text Amendment - Adult-Use Marijuana Land Uses

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission approved the purchase of six 2022 Ford Interceptors and one 2022 Ford F150 4X4 Responder from Duval Ford, LLC for $377,821.88. They also approved contracts for Armington Bridge design and replacement ($480,000), four John Deere Gators ($25,088.72), and a resolution cancelling delinquent real estate and personal property taxes. All votes were unanimous (3-0 or 2-0).

• Approved purchase of six 2022 Ford Interceptors and one 2022 Ford F150 4X4 Responder from Duval Ford, LLC for $377,821.88 (3-0)
• Approved contract with TD&H Engineering for Armington Bridge design and replacement for $480,000 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-57 cancelling delinquent real estate and personal property taxes (2-0)
• Approved purchase of four 2022 John Deere Gators from Frontline Ag Solutions LLC for $25,088.72 (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for pressure washer, mower, lift, teacher, Westlaw, and health department agreements (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several equipment purchases and service contracts. The body will discuss funding options for libraries and a resolution to cancel certain tax deficiencies.

• Contract 21-158: TD&H Engineering for Armington Bridge design and construction replacement ($480,000.00)
• Contract 21-162: Duval Ford, LLC for six 2022 Ford Interceptors and one 2022 Ford F150 4X4 Responder ($377,821.88)
• Contract 21-157: State Homeland Security Program Grant for Central Montana Mobil Command/Dispatch Center ($572,251)
• Resolution 21-57: Cancellation of real estate and personal property taxes on tax deficiency lists
• Contract 21-154: Healthy Montana Families Home Visiting Program ($269,971.50)

The commission reviewed consent agenda items including equipment purchases, a $572,251 grant for a mobile command center, and health department contracts. They also discussed two new contracts to add to the upcoming meeting agenda. A presentation on library funding options was given but was not on the regular meeting agenda. No final votes were taken; this was a work session.

• Reviewed consent agenda items including a $11,976 pressure washer and $14,799 mower purchase.
• Discussed acceptance of a $572,251 SHSP grant for a mobile command/dispatch center (no county match).
• Reviewed a $16,570.43 lift purchase for Public Works.
• Reviewed CCHD contracts: $269,971.50 home visiting program and DEQ subdivision authority modification.
• Added two contracts to the upcoming meeting agenda: JDC educational services and Westlaw subscription.
• Discussed bid proposals: six Ford Interceptors and F150 ($377,821.88) and Armington Bridge design ($480,000).
• Reviewed resolution 21-57 canceling delinquent real estate and personal property taxes.
• Heard a presentation on library funding options (not on the regular meeting agenda).

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review various departmental reports including COVID-19, Family Health Services, and Environmental Health. The agenda also includes an update on the Totem Beverages litigation.

• Approval of September 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Totem Beverages Litigation Update (ADV-16-0112)
• COVID-19 Report
• Environmental Health Report
• Finance Report

The Board approved the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes. Health Officer Trisha Gardner reported COVID-19 case rates, positivity, deaths, and vaccination coverage, noting hospitals at capacity and booster availability. Commissioner Briggs updated on the governing body dispute with the City, including the City's rejection of the County's agreement and a pending Declaratory Relief Petition. The Board also received reports on Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration, including a $130,000 ARPA workforce award.

• Approved the minutes from the September 1, 2021 BOH meeting.
• Heard COVID-19 report: 100 per 100,000 case rate, 14.9% positivity, 5 deaths, 49% fully vaccinated.
• Noted County added $385,000 to CCHD budget; County's portion exceeds $1,000,000, City contributes $250,000.
• Reported City Commission rejected County's governing body agreement; City drafted Declaratory Relief Petition naming County as defendant.
• Family Health Services received HMF award of $226,344, nearly 50% decrease from last year.
• Environmental Health completed 50%+ licensed facility inspections; issued 169 septic permits.
• CCHD received notification of $130,000 ARPA workforce development award for one new position for two years.
• No public comments; meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, review the September finance report, and discuss new business including board composition and potential additions of veterans and schools representatives. They will also continue work on the strategic plan and website updates. The meeting includes public comment and reports from various committees.

• Review board composition via by-laws, considering adding veterans and schools representatives
• Council decision on next strategic goal(s) to address
• Website update: potential consolidation to one website and updates to County Page
• Finance report for September 2021
• Public comment period (3-5 minutes per speaker)

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council met via Zoom and approved the September 2021 minutes. The finance report was presented with no changes, and the council discussed new member applications, strategic planning, and website updates. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved September 2021 meeting minutes
• Noted finance report balance of $7,251.67
• Discussed new member applications (Randy Lynes, Dusti Zimmer, Joseph Cik) for October agenda
• Agreed to send website updates to Bonnie Fogerty for IT processing
• Agreed to distribute strategic goals for board vote on top 3 priorities

Cascade County Commission

The provided text lists the meeting time and links to two PDF documents but does not contain the specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. No substantive details about rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are present in the source text.

The commission approved Resolution 21-56 to dissolve the Montana ExpoPark/Montana State Fair Advisory Board after hearing public comment. They also approved Ordinance 21-03 setting a 50 mph speed limit on Dracut Hill Road, and passed the consent agenda including multiple contracts and budget adjustments.

• Approved Resolution 21-56 dissolving the Montana ExpoPark/Montana State Fair Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-03 establishing a 50 mph speed limit on Dracut Hill Road (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget appropriation of $265,140 for Great Falls Transit Authority and Sun River Cemetery (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Water and Environmental Technologies for EPA Superfund work, extended to 2024 with $1,200 increase (3-0)
• Approved DUI services agreement with Montana Department of Corrections, county cost $10,000 (3-0)
• Approved renewal of pesticide application permit for Weed & Mosquito Division, fee $250 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Can-Am Defender for $19,250 (3-0)
• Approved FY2022 MSU Extension agreement with $8,300 increase (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss several service contracts and a local ordinance. The body is reviewing agreements for environmental consulting, DUI supervision, and public health services. A second reading of a speed limit ordinance is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 21-03: Establishing a 50 mph special speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road
• Contract 21-149: DUI Services Agreement with MT Dept of Corrections ($10,000)
• Contract 21-147: MDT Buckle Up Montana federal funding ($37,500)
• Contract 21-151: DPHHS HIV Prevention Services amendment for COVID-19 vaccinations ($13,334)
• Contract 21-150: Pesticide Application permit renewal ($250 fee)

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, approving a consent agenda that included six contracts, a speed limit ordinance, and several additional items. The consent agenda covered contracts for environmental consulting, DUI services, pesticide permits, highway safety, HIV prevention, and a vehicle purchase. The commission also approved a budget amendment and a lease agreement for repeaters, and moved the next meeting date.

• Approved Contract 21-148 with Water and Environmental Technologies for EPA Superfund consulting
• Approved Contract 21-149 with MT Dept. of Corrections for DUI services (county cost $10,000)
• Approved Contract 21-150 pesticide permit renewal (fee $250)
• Approved Contract 21-147 Buckle Up Montana highway safety grant ($37,500 federal funding)
• Approved Contract 21-151 HIV prevention amendment with additional COVID-19 vaccination funding ($13,334)
• Approved Ordinance 21-03 establishing 50 mph speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road (2nd reading)
• Approved Contract 21-152 purchase of 2021 Can-Am Defender for $19,250
• Approved Resolution 21-55 budget amendment for Fund 1000 entitlement pass-through

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on five special use permit items: three extension requests for existing permits (an outfitter/guide facility, a cheese processing plant, and a distillery) and two new applications for second single-family dwellings. The board will also review draft minutes from four prior meetings. All items are for discussion and action, with public hearings scheduled for the two new dwelling applications.

• Extension request for Special Use Permit #002-2019 (outfitter/guide facility) by Burke Tyree
• Extension request for Special Use Permit #006-2019 (cheese processing plant) by Big Sky Cheese, LLC
• Extension request for Special Use Permit #016-2019 (distillery) by Silver Falls Distillery, Inc.
• Special Use Permit application #014-2021 by Karl Birky for a second single-family dwelling
• Special Use Permit application #017-2021 by Ted Holmlund for a second single-family dwelling

Cascade County Commission

This agenda is procedural boilerplate. It lists a 9:30 a.m. commission meeting with two attached documents (the meeting minutes and agenda documents) but provides no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Cascade County Commission approved Ordinance 21-03, setting a 50 mph speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road, after a public hearing with no public testimony. The commission also approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and resolutions, a zoning map amendment, equipment purchases, a fire fee increase, and jail lock replacements.

• Approved Ordinance 21-03, 50 mph speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fire restriction rescission and multiple contracts (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-52, rezoning Highland Park Addition parcels from Urban Residential to Mixed Use (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-135, purchase of three Caterpillar motor graders for $278,697 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-136, culvert improvements on 21st Street NE for $53,700 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-53, Vaughn Fire Service Area fee increase to $135 per structure (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-144, replacement of jail pod locks for $95,768 (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes reviewing the minutes from the previous meeting on August 2, 2021. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of August 2, 2021 meeting minutes

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting at 11:00 a.m. to discuss independent taxing jurisdictions. The agenda includes supporting documents but no specific action items are listed, making it largely procedural in nature.

• Special meeting on independent taxing jurisdictions
• Agenda documents referenced for 9-9-2021

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on September 8, 2021, to review consent agenda items, including service agreements, leases, and professional services contracts. They also discussed agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, such as a speed limit ordinance, a zoning map amendment, equipment purchases, and a fire fee increase. No formal votes were taken during this work session; it was a review and discussion meeting.

• Reviewed consent agenda contracts, including service agreements for Aging Services, Expo Park security, and professional services for road projects.
• Discussed Ordinance 21-03, establishing a 50 mph speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road (first reading).
• Reviewed Resolution 21-52, amending the zoning map for Highland Park Addition.
• Discussed Contract 21-135, purchasing three Caterpillar motor graders for $278,697.
• Reviewed Contract 21-136, culvert improvements at 21st Street NE & Smelter Avenue NE for $53,700.
• Discussed Resolution 21-53, proposed fee increases for the Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area.
• Reviewed Contract 21-144, replacing cell door locks with Willo Wedge locks for $95,768.
• No formal decisions were made; all items were for review and discussion.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several service contracts and professional agreements. The body will hold public hearings regarding a new speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road and proposed fee increases for the Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area.

• Ordinance 21-03: Special speed limit of 50 mph on Dracutt Hill Road
• Resolution 21-53: Proposed fee increases for Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area
• Contract 21-135: Purchase of three Caterpillar Motor Graders for $278,697
• Contract 21-144: Replacement of cell door locks with Willo Wedge locks for $95,768
• Contract 21-136: Culvert improvements at 21st Street NE & Smelter Avenue NE for $53,700

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including service agreements, leases, and interlocal agreements. They also held a first reading of Ordinance 21-03 to set a 50 mph speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road, approved a zoning map amendment for Highland Park Addition, and approved contracts for motor graders, culvert improvements, and jail door locks. A public hearing on proposed fee increases for the Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area was held, but no final action was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts 21-104, 21-128 through 21-134, and 21-137 through 21-143
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-03 establishing 50 mph speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road
• Approved Resolution 21-52 amending zoning map for Highland Park Addition
• Approved Contract 21-135 for two 2021 and one 2022 Caterpillar motor graders at $278,697
• Approved Contract 21-136 for culvert improvements at 21st Street NE & Smelter Avenue NE for $53,700
• Approved Contract 21-144 for Willo Wedge locks for jail pods at $95,768
• Held public hearing on Resolution 21-53 for Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area fee increases

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is holding a special meeting to reconvene the public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

• FY 2022 Proposed Budget public hearing

The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved the FY2021/2022 budget and related resolutions, including elected officials' salaries, rural lighting district assessments, and tax mill levies. The commission also approved a resolution establishing fees for tax lien sale and tax deed cost reimbursements. No public testimony was offered during the hearing.

• Approved Resolution 21-46 establishing FY2021/2022 elected officials' salaries (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-47 for rural lighting district assessments FY2021/2022 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-48 adopting the FY2021/2022 budget (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-49 setting Cascade County tax mill levies FY2021/2022 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-51 establishing fees for tax lien sale and tax deed cost reimbursements (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to decide on fire restriction levels. The board will vote on a resolution to move from Stage 2 to Stage 1 fire restrictions.

• Resolution 21-150: Rescinding Stage 2 Fire Restrictions & Reinstating Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

The commission voted unanimously to remove all fire restrictions countywide, reducing from Stage Two to no restrictions. The decision was made with a commitment to monitor conditions and potentially reinstate restrictions if needed.

• Removed all fire restrictions countywide (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review various departmental reports including COVID-19, Family Health Services, and Environmental Health. The agenda also includes a litigation update regarding Totem Beverages.

• Septic Variance Request – Tim Wilkinson
• Totem Beverages Litigation Update
• Review of Truck Wreck Protocol
• Approval of July 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Health approved the July 7, 2021 meeting minutes, a septic variance request for Tim Wilkinson, and the Truck Wreck Protocol. Members received reports on COVID-19 statistics, including 927 active cases and 51% of eligible county residents vaccinated, and updates on the governing body MOU, family health, environmental health, and the Superfund site. The board entered executive session to discuss Totem Beverages litigation strategy and took no action.

• Approved minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting
• Approved septic variance for Tim Wilkinson allowing drainfields less than 100 feet from the 100-year floodplain
• Approved and signed the Truck Wreck Protocol
• Heard COVID-19 report: 927 active cases, 90% in unvaccinated population
• Heard update on City-County MOU governing body discussions with goal for permanent recommendation by December 7, 2021
• Heard Family Health Services report including WIC contract renewal and 40% funding reduction for Health Montana Families
• Heard Environmental Health report noting 157 septic permits issued and short-staffing
• Heard Superfund Site report: Record of Decision issued for Black Eagle Operable Unit 1, remedial action may begin in 2022

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. The meeting includes a review of the budget documents presented for the upcoming fiscal period.

• Proposed FY22 budget public hearing

The Cascade County Commission approved the appointment of David Phillips to fill the vacancy for Justice of the Peace, Court #1, effective September 1, 2021, via Resolution 21-45. The Commission also approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants, the consent agenda (including routine contracts), and Contract 21-127 establishing an Interim Local Governing Body for the City-County Board of Health. All votes were 3-0.

• Appointed David Phillips as Justice of the Peace, Court #1, effective September 1, 2021, via Resolution 21-45 (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from August 4 and August 12, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-123 with Montana Wool Growers Association for predator control, $2,652 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-124 with Montana Stockgrowers Association for predator control, $26,219 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-126 amendment for Stuckey Road project, increasing county cost to $48,555 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-125 with MT DPHHS for Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, $76,198 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-127 for Interim Local Governing Body for City-County Board of Health (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision.

The Cascade County Commission appointed David Phillips to fill the vacancy for Justice of the Peace, Court #1, effective September 1, 2021, via Resolution 21-45. The commission also approved several contracts, including predator control agreements with Montana Wool Growers and Stockgrowers Associations, an amendment for the Stuckey Road project, and a memorandum of understanding for an interim local governing body for the City-County Board of Health. All decisions were unanimous (3-0).

• Appointed David Phillips as Justice of the Peace, Court #1, effective Sept 1, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-123 with Montana Wool Growers Association for $2,652 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-124 with Montana Stockgrowers Association for $26,219 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-126 amendment for Stuckey Road project, county cost $48,555 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-125 MCHBG grant for $76,198 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-127 for interim local governing body for City-County Board of Health (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on several permit requests. These include applications for outdoor entertainment, tourist cabins, a second single-family dwelling, raw material extraction, and a gravel pit operation.

• Special Use Permit #009-2021: Outdoor entertainment by The Sparkettes of Montana
• Special Use Permit #011-2021: Tourist cabins proposed by Russell Martello
• Special Use Permit #012-2021: Second single-family dwelling proposed by Billie Partridge
• Special Use Permits #015-2021 & #016-2021: Raw material extraction by Riverside Contracting, Inc.
• Special Use Permit #013-2021: Gravel pit operation by Missouri River Trucking & Excavating

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review several contracts and agreements. These include funds for livestock protection, a road project amendment, and health department grants.

• Contract 21-123: $2,652 for Montana Wool Growers Association Predator Control Fund
• Contract 21-124: $26,219 for Montana Stockgrowers Association Predator Control Fund
• Contract 21-126: $48,555 County cost for Stuckey Road – Great Falls Project
• Contract 21-127: Agreement with City of Great Falls for an Interim Local Governing Body for the City-County Board of Health
• Contract 21-125: $76,198 Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (County Match: $57,148.50)

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved several consent agenda items, including agreements for predator control funding, a road project cost increase, and a health board structure. No public members attended, and no other agenda items were discussed.

• Approved MOU with Montana Wool Growers Association for $2,652 predator control (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Montana Stockgrowers Association for $26,219 predator control (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Stuckey Road project MOU, increasing county cost by $17,999 to $48,555 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Great Falls establishing Interim Local Governing Body for City-County Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved MT DPHHS Task Order for Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, $76,198 total (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding Tylinksi Appleal.

• Public Hearing: Tylinksi Appleal

The Commission held a public hearing on the Tylinskis' appeal of a floodplain administrative decision regarding unpermitted work on two parcels in Zone A. No decision was made; the Commission proposed that the appellants and county attorney work out a statement to allow the permit application to proceed, and scheduled a future meeting in about one week.

• Public hearing opened and closed on Tylinski floodplain appeal
• No decision made on appeal; future meeting scheduled in about one week
• Proposal made for parties to work out a statement regarding permit application

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved the preliminary plat for Foothills Ranch No. 4, a major subdivision, after a public hearing with no public testimony. The motion carried 3-0. Routine consent agenda items, including contracts and appointments, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved preliminary plat for Foothills Ranch No. 4 major subdivision (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2021 (3-0)
• Appointed Kimber Wallace to Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area (3-0)
• Appointed Scott Van Dyken to Mental Health Local Advisory Council (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-118: DNRC Rural Fire Capacity Program subaward, $14,000 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-119: MOU with Rocky Mountain Development Council for Senior Companion Program (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-122: Random Home Checks for Juvenile Drug Court Youth, up to $6,000 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing a preliminary plat for the Foothills Ranch No. 4 major subdivision. The body is also considering several contracts related to fire services, youth court, and health department operations.

• Preliminary plat for Foothills Ranch No. 4 major subdivision by Ranch Development, LLC
• Contract 21-118: DNRC 2021 Rural Fire Capacity Program Subaward Agreement for $14,000.00
• Contract 21-122: Random Home Checks for Juvenile Drug Court Youth not to exceed $6,000
• Contract 21-120: MOU with Great Falls Rescue Mission for August 22, 2021 Back to School Rally parking
• Appointment of Kimber Wallace to the Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area

The Cascade County Commission met in a work session via Zoom on August 4, 2021, and discussed agenda items including a major subdivision preliminary plat for Foothills Ranch No. 4 and an appointment to the Mental Health Local Advisory Board. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this work session; the minutes reflect discussion only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes and a finance report, then discuss new business including public comment revisions, board composition, and strategic planning. The council will also hear representative reports on crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and other programs.

• Approval of July 2021 minutes
• Finance report from July 2021
• Review board composition via by-laws
• Discussion on next strategic goal(s)
• Website and Facebook updates

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council met on August 2, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions could be made. The July minutes and finance report were presented but not approved, and the board composition review was tabled. Members discussed potential strategic plan goals and heard reports from various committees and community partners.

• No quorum; no formal actions taken
• July minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Finance report noted balance unchanged at $7,251.67
• Board composition review tabled to next meeting

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County and City of Great Falls commissions are meeting to discuss required governance changes for the Cascade City Health Department (CCHD) following 2021 state legislation. The body will review how to identify the official "governing body" for the CCHD to comply with new laws.

• Review of House Bill 121 regarding local board of health authority
• Discussion on updating the 1975 agreement establishing the CCHD
• Proposal to designate Cascade County as the "Governing Body" of CCHD
• Review of HB 144, SB 199, SB 172, SB 398, HB 334, and HB 702 impacts on health boards
• Discussion on revising CCHD Board of Health bylaws

The Cascade County Commission and Great Falls City Commission held a joint special meeting to discuss required governance changes to the Cascade County Health Department (CCHD) under House Bill 121. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion-only session with no public comment. The minutes were approved on August 10, 2021.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only on CCHD governance changes

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed in the text. The commission is scheduled to convene at 9:30 A.M., with supporting documents referenced but not included in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on 2021-07-27

The commission approved a $255,077 contract with Loenbro, LLC for replacing two boilers at the Adult Detention Center, and approved a zoning map amendment for Highland Park Addition. They also approved routine consent agenda items, including contracts for fair lighting/audio, emergency management, juvenile detention, and HIV services. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved Contract 21-114 with Loenbro, LLC for boiler replacement at Adult Detention Center ($255,077) (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-32 discontinuing portions of two streets and one alley in First Broadway Addition (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-44 zoning map amendment for Highland Park Addition (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts 21-115, 21-116, 21-117, and 21-113 (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to affirm fire restrictions. The body will also consider a resolution regarding ARP grant matches.

• Resolution 21-41: Affirmation of Stage 1 fire restrictions
• Resolution 21-42: Affirmation of Stage 2 fire restrictions
• Resolution 21-43: ARP grant matches

The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved three resolutions. Resolutions 21-41 and 21-42 affirmed the enactment of Stage 1 and Stage 2 fire restrictions, respectively. Resolution 21-43 approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as a local match for successful House Bill 632 grant applications for Water and Sewer districts. The meeting was a special session held via Zoom and in chambers, with public comment from Janet Fulmer of Sun Prairie Water and Sewer.

• Approved Resolution 21-41, affirming Stage 1 fire restrictions (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-42, affirming Stage 2 fire restrictions (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-43, allocating ARPA funds for local match on Water and Sewer properties (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss several contracts and resolutions. The session includes a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment in the Highland Park Addition.

• Contract 21-114: $255,077.00 for two boiler replacements at the Adult Detention Center via Loenbro, LLC
• Contract 21-115: $41,225.00 for lighting and audio services at the Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena
• Contract 21-113: $30,000 for HIV early intervention services via Riverstone Health
• Resolution 21-32: Discontinuing portions of two streets and one alley in First Broadway Addition
• Resolution 21-44: Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment in Highland Park Addition

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, reviewing consent agenda items and one tabled resolution. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session; items were discussed for future action. The meeting adjourned after 30 minutes.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Reviewed consent agenda items including budget appropriation, contracts, and permits
• Discussed Resolution 21-32 to discontinue streets and alley, previously tabled

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat application for Foothills Ranch No. 4, a major subdivision. The board will discuss the staff report and findings of fact before taking action. The meeting also includes approval of the June 15, 2021 draft minutes and public comments on non-agenda matters.

• Preliminary plat application for Foothills Ranch No. 4, a major subdivision
• Public hearing on the subdivision application
• Board discussion and action on the plat
• Approval of draft meeting minutes for June 15, 2021
• Public comments on matters not on the agenda

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of a floodplain administrative decision. The matter concerns unpermitted work on two specific parcels in a regulated flood hazard area.

• Public hearing on Stephen and Rhonda Tylinski appeal for Parcel Nos. 4557900 and 4531900

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider three special use permit applications: a second dwelling, a duplex townhome, and storage of construction materials. Each item includes a staff report, board discussion, public hearing, and action. The board will also review draft minutes from prior meetings.

• Special Use Permit #006-2021 by Robert Starnes for a second dwelling
• Special Use Permit #008-2021 by Todd Martin for a 2-unit townhome (duplex)
• Special Use Permit #007-2021 by McMillen Jacobs Associates to store construction materials and equipment
• Draft meeting minutes for May 20 and June 17, 2021 pending approval
• Public comments on non-agenda items within board jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

This agenda is largely procedural, listing a regular commission meeting with attached documents but no specific action items or discussion topics. The provided text contains only the meeting time and document references, with no substantive agenda details.

The Cascade County Commission approved the final plat for the River Bend Estates III Major Subdivision, subject to 21 conditions, and tabled a resolution to discontinue portions of two streets and one alley in the First Broadway Addition until the next meeting. The commission also approved purchase orders, accounts payable warrants, and a consent agenda containing routine contracts and resolutions.

• Approved final plat of River Bend Estates III Major Subdivision (2-0)
• Tabled Resolution 21-32 to discontinue streets/alley in First Broadway Addition until July 27, 2021 (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and routine contracts (2-0)
• Pulled Contract 21-100 (Great Falls Public Library interlocal agreement) from consent agenda

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of June minutes, a finance report, and updates on the strategic plan, including a community resource guide. The council will also hear representative reports on the Crisis Intervention Charter Project, Suicide Prevention Committee, CSAA, BHAC/MT Peer Network, and Healthy Lives/Vibrant Futures, followed by public comment.

• Approval of June 2021 minutes
• Finance report for June 2021
• Strategic Plan update: Community Resource Guide and next steps
• Crisis Intervention Charter Project report
• Suicide Prevention Committee report

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved a motion to use only the County's official website, discontinuing a private site, and voted to explore hiring a local firm for Facebook maintenance. They also approved sending monthly minutes to the CSAA. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were given on the Crisis Intervention Project, suicide prevention, and other updates.

• Approved motion to have only one website page, the County's official website (unanimous)
• Approved motion to research local firm Socially Creating Great Falls for Facebook maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved motion to provide monthly minutes to the CSAA (unanimous)
• Approved June 2021 minutes with no changes
• Accepted June 2021 finance report with balance of $7,251.67

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health met on July 7, 2021, to approve previous minutes and receive routine reports on COVID-19, family health, environmental health, and prevention services. The agenda included a specific update on the Totem Beverages litigation, which may have moved to executive session to discuss legal strategy. No new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes were listed for decision.

• Approve Minutes from June 2, 2021
• Totem Beverages Litigation Update (ADV-16-0112)
• COVID-19 Report
• Family Health Services Report
• Environmental Health Report

The Board of Health approved the minutes from its June 2, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on COVID-19, including a case rate of 7.4 per 100,000 and the first Delta variant case, and heard reports from environmental health, prevention services, and administration. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved the minutes from the June 2, 2021 Board of Health meeting.
• Heard COVID-19 report: case rate 7.4 per 100,000, first Delta variant case, 30 breakthrough cases.
• Heard environmental health report: 262 inspections, 125 septic permits, 178 location/conformance permits reviewed.
• Heard prevention services report: no influenza cases, Lyme disease case removed, low chlamydia numbers.
• Heard administration report: FY 2021 budgets reviewed and approved, $39,000 reimbursement from Alluvion Health, PHAB feedback positive, reaccreditation planned for 2023.
• Noted open staffing positions: 2 communicable disease nurses, 1 COVID-19 coordinator, 1 registered sanitarian.
• Noted city and county officials working to identify governing body for Board of Health per HB 121 and HB 257.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing a consent agenda featuring multiple service contracts and budget appropriations. The body is also considering the discontinuation of two streets and one alley in North Great Falls and the final plat approval for the River Bend Estates III subdivision.

• Resolution 21-32: Discontinuing portions of two streets and one alley in First Broadway Addition to North Great Falls
• Final Plat Approval: River Bend Estates III Major Subdivision by Higgins Enterprises, Ltd.
• Contract 21-100: Interlocal Agreement with Great Falls Public Library for $177,000
• Contract 21-108: Tower and antenna installation at 279 Vaughn S Frontage Road for $29,696
• Contract 21-107: Noxious Weed Control Agreement with MDT for $57,000

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, reviewing a consent agenda of 20 items including budget appropriations, interlocal agreements, and service contracts. No formal votes were taken during the work session; items were added to the July 13, 2021 meeting agenda for approval. The commission also discussed a public hearing on street discontinuance and a final plat approval, both tabled for the upcoming meeting.

• Approved Resolution 21-39: $128 budget appropriation for Wellness Benefit Program Fund #6050
• Approved Contract 21-94: MOU with Missoula Aging Services for Senior Medicare Patrol services, up to $10,000
• Approved Contract 21-95: Transportation contract with State of Montana for youth services, up to $15,000
• Approved Contract 21-96: Consulting agreement with Providence St. Patrick Hospital at $85/hour
• Approved Contract 21-100: Interlocal agreement with Great Falls Public Library, $177,000 annual cost
• Approved Contract 21-107: Noxious weed control agreement with MDT, $57,000 compensation
• Approved Contract 21-108: Tower installation contract with Capital Communications, $29,696
• Tabled Resolution 21-32: Street and alley discontinuance in First Broadway Addition, added to July 13 agenda

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding its regular 9:30 a.m. meeting on June 22, 2021. The agenda lists the meeting and two attached documents, but provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Regular commission meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• Agenda references two PDF documents: 6-22-2021 CM.PDF and 6-22-2021 AGENDA DOCS.PDF

The commission approved a $1,442,554 contract with A.T. Klemens, Inc. to replace about 93,100 square feet of roofing at the Adult Detention Center. They also adopted a tentative interim operating budget of $71,405,148 for fiscal year 2022, effective July 1, 2021. Several other contracts and resolutions were approved on the consent agenda, including the sale of four police vehicles to Lincoln County for $50,000.

• Approved Contract 21-91 with A.T. Klemens, Inc. for jail roof replacement, $1,442,554
• Adopted Resolution 21-38, tentative interim operating budget for FY2022, $71,405,148
• Approved Contract 21-89 for two storage buildings at 336 Vaughn South Frontage Rd
• Approved Contract 21-88 with Mighty Thomas Carnival for Montana State Fair
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants, 3-0
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-34 to sell four police vehicles to Lincoln County for $50,000
• Approved Resolution 21-35 for COVID immunization funds, $196,735
• Approved Contract 21-90 for Montana Cancer Control Programs, $276,381

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider four applications: one variance request and three special use permits, including an educational facility, an event center, and a solid waste disposal site. Each item includes a staff report, board discussion, public hearing, and action. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from May 20, 2021, and time for public comments on matters within the board's jurisdiction.

• Variance Application #2021-003 by Joshua A. Lind to waive Section 7.1.3.1 of Cascade County Zoning Regulations
• Special Use Permit #004-2021 by John Hostetler & Michael Yoder for an educational facility
• Special Use Permit #005-2021 by Molly Wilson for an event center
• Special Use Permit #010-2021 by Todd Standley for a solid waste disposal site, with additional materials on carcass and offal management and neighbor letters

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting for a work session to discuss budget appropriations, vehicle sales, and several contracts. Key items include health department funding and facility maintenance.

• Contract 21-91: $1,442,554.00 for roofing replacement at Adult Detention Center (3800 Ulm N Frontage Rd)
• Resolution 21-34: Sale of four law enforcement vehicles to Lincoln County for $50,000
• Resolution 21-35: $196,735 budget appropriation for COVID Immunization Services
• Contract 21-90: $276,381 for Montana Cancer Control Programs
• Contract 21-89: Lease application for storage buildings at 336 Vaughn South Frontage Rd

The commission reviewed consent agenda items and contracts, including a $1.44 million roof replacement at the Adult Detention Center. No formal votes were recorded during the work session; items were discussed for later action.

• Approved intent to sell four police vehicles to Lincoln County for $50,000 (Resolution 21-34)
• Approved $43,580 budget appropriation for Alcohol Rehabilitation Fund (Resolution 21-36)
• Approved $3,200 budget appropriation for Library Fund personnel costs (Resolution 21-37)
• Approved $276,381 contract with MT DPHHS for Cancer Control Programs (Contract 21-90)
• Discussed contract for 48-unit and 10-unit storage buildings at 336 Vaughn South Frontage Rd (Contract 21-89)
• Discussed carnival contract for 2021 Montana State Fair (Contract 21-88)
• Discussed $1,442,554 roof replacement contract at Adult Detention Center (Contract 21-91)
• Discussed interim budget, DPHHS amendment, and FDA training contracts (added items)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to consider a zoning change application (ZC 2021-001) submitted by Archie LaFurge. The board will receive a staff report, hold a public hearing, and take action on the request. The agenda also includes approval of the April 20, 2021 meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda zoning matters.

• Zoning change application ZC 2021-001 by Archie LaFurge
• Public hearing on the zoning change
• Staff report by planner Amber Hobbs
• Draft meeting minutes for April 20, 2021
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)

Cascade County Commission

This is a special commission meeting with no specific agenda items listed in the text provided. The agenda references two documents (6-14-2021 SM.PDF and 6-14-2021 AGENDA DOCS.PDF) but their contents are not included here, so the meeting appears to be procedural or pending further detail.

• Special meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2021
• Agenda references two supporting documents (SM.PDF and AGENDA DOCS.PDF)

The Cascade County Commission approved five 2021 State Fair entertainment contracts (21-83 through 21-87) for Robots & Car Entertainment, Sleightly Amazing-Seriously Funny Entertainment, Kelly McDonald Band, Nerdy Noah Show, and Romeo Entertainment Group. The motion carried 3-0. Contract 21-88 with Mighty Thomas Carnival was not included in the motion and was not approved at this meeting. No public comment was received.

• Approved Contract 21-83: Robots & Car Entertainment, Inc. for 2021 State Fair entertainment (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-84: Sleightly Amazing-Seriously Funny Entertainment (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-85: Kelly McDonald Band (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-86: Nerdy Noah Show (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-87: Romeo Entertainment Group (3-0)
• Did not approve Contract 21-88: Mighty Thomas Carnival (not included in motion)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a Compensation Board meeting at 10:00 a.m. The agenda includes only this single item, with supporting documents provided. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the agenda text.

• Compensation Board meeting at 10:00 a.m.

The Compensation Board voted unanimously (10-0) to recommend increasing the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from 1.2% to 2% for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, following County Attorney Josh Racki's recommendation. The motion was made by Judge Mary Jolley and seconded by Ted Lewis. The board also reviewed salary statistics, budget projections, and fiscal challenges, including COVID impacts and collective bargaining costs.

• Approved a motion to recommend a 2% COLA for FY 2022-2023, up from 1.2%, by a 10-0 vote.
• Selected Jason Holden as meeting chairperson by volunteer, with no objections.
• Reviewed the Compensation Board's role and history of COLA rates.
• Heard HR Director Jeff Mora on longevity structure, health premium costs, and collective bargaining increases.
• Reviewed FY 2022 budget projections, including INTERCAP loans for Courthouse Roof and Grandstands.
• Discussed COLA scenarios and fiscal implications for deputies, elected officials, and non-union employees.

Cascade County Commission

This is the agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on June 8, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda lists only two attached documents (meeting minutes and agenda documents) with no specific items described in the text provided. As such, the agenda is essentially procedural boilerplate, with no concrete decisions or discussions detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on June 8, 2021
• Reference to meeting minutes document (6-8-2021 CM.PDF)
• Reference to agenda documents (6-8-2021 AGENDA DOCS.PDF)

The Cascade County Commission approved Resolution 21-31 to discontinue a portion of 10th Street South in the Park Place Addition, subject to three conditions. The commission also tabled Resolution 21-32 regarding street and alley discontinuation in First Broadway Addition until July 13, 2021. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 21-31 to discontinue a portion of 10th Street South (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution 21-32 for street/alley discontinuation until July 13, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and appointments (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to discuss its agenda and review the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Review of May 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved the May 2021 minutes and accepted the finance report showing a balance of $7,251.67 with no expenditures or deposits. No new business was conducted, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals. The meeting included informational reports on person-centered plans, crisis intervention, and other ongoing projects.

• Approved May 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May 2021 finance report with $7,251.67 balance (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on COVID-19 and various health programs, and discuss legal strategy for the Totem Beverages lawsuit. The board will also consider three septic variance requests and hear public comment.

• COVID-19 Report
• Totem Beverages Litigation Update (lawsuit ADV-16-0112)
• Septic Variance Requests for Molly Wilson, Tiberius Smith, Keith Bennett
• Superfund Site Report
• Dental Education Program Report

The Cascade County Board of Health approved three septic variance requests, allowing installation of Eco-John WC32 and EcoJohn WCs models and a replacement drainfield near a floodplain. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed COVID-19, environmental health, and administrative updates. No action was taken during an executive session on litigation strategy.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance for Molly Wilson to install Eco-John WC32 (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance for Tiberius Smith to install EcoJohn WCs (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance for Keith Bennett for replacement drainfield near floodplain (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is conducting public hearings regarding the discontinuation of streets in the Park Place Addition and First Broadway Addition. The body is also reviewing several contracts for legal research, prisoner operations, and social services.

• Resolution 21-31: Discontinue portion of street in Park Place Addition
• Resolution 21-32: Discontinue portions of two streets and one alley in First Broadway Addition
• Contract 21-77: US Marshals Service per diem rates of $115.00 per offender per day
• Resolution 21-33: $54,967 budget appropriation for Aging Services Older Americans Act Programs
• Contract 21-78: Westlaw subscription for $4,465.41 for the first year

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved a consent agenda including appointments, budget appropriations, and multiple contracts. They also held public hearings and approved resolutions to discontinue streets in two subdivisions, and added contracts for State Fair 2021 entertainment. All actions were approved as presented.

• Re-appointed Darren Brown to DUI Task Force (term to June 30, 2023)
• Approved Resolution 21-33: $54,967 budget appropriation for Aging Services
• Approved Contract 21-77 with US Marshals for detention per diem ($115/day, $33/hour guard)
• Approved Contract 21-78 with West Publishing for Westlaw subscription ($4,465.41/month, 5-year)
• Approved Contract 21-79 designating alcohol tax monies to Gateway Community Services
• Approved Contract 21-80: United Way awards ($15,500 Meals on Wheels, $7,330 Foster Grandparent)
• Approved Contract 21-81 with MSU Bozeman for student clinical experience
• Approved Contract 21-82 Smith River Corridor Weed Management agreement

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on May 25, 2021, with no specific items listed beyond the meeting time and attached documents. The agenda contains only boilerplate references to the agenda PDF and agenda documents, with no details on decisions or discussions.

The Cascade County Commission approved the consent agenda, including routine contracts, board appointments, and resolutions, all in a 3-0 vote. They also appointed Larry Kent and Harold Vaughn to the Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, board appointments, and contracts (3-0)
• Appointed Larry Kent and Harold Vaughn to Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on three special use permit applications: a worship facility, a commercial butcher with a variance, and a shopping center. The board will also review draft minutes from previous meetings and receive a legislative update from the planning director.

• Special Use Permit #017-2019 for a worship facility, initiated by Ron Erpelding
• Special Use Permit #002-2021 for a commercial butcher and Variance Application #2021-001, initiated by Dennis Skinner
• Special Use Permit #003-2021 for a shopping center, initiated by Hayley Mieyr
• Draft minutes for October 29, 2020, December 17, 2020, and February 18, 2021
• 2021 Legislative Updates presented by Planning Director Charity Yonker

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several service contracts and budget appropriations. The body is also considering appointments and re-appointments for Fire Fee Service Area and Historic Preservation boards.

• Contract 21-73: $226,951 for the Foster Grandparent Program (Americorps Seniors)
• Contract 21-75: $22,925 for painting the rodeo barn at Montana ExpoPark
• Contract 21-72: Up to $24,154 for Aging Services intergovernmental services
• Resolution 21-29: $9,112 budget appropriation for Victim Witness
• Contract 21-71: Installation of concrete picnic tables and benches at Sun Prairie Village park at no cost to the county

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, approving a consent agenda that included a budget appropriation, numerous board appointments, and several contracts. The consent agenda included a $9,112 budget adjustment for Victim Witness, re-appointments to fire fee service areas and the Historic Preservation Board, and contracts for concrete picnic tables, aging services, AmeriCorps Seniors, and painting the rodeo barn. The commission also discussed adding two contracts to an upcoming meeting agenda.

• Approved Resolution 21-29: Budget appropriation of $9,112 for Victim Witness
• Approved re-appointments to fire fee service area boards (multiple)
• Approved re-appointments to Historic Preservation Board
• Approved Contract 21-71: Concrete picnic tables and benches for Sun Prairie Village (no cost to county)
• Approved Contract 21-72: MT DPHHS amendment for Aging Services, not to exceed $24,154
• Approved Contract 21-73: AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, $226,951
• Approved Contract 21-74: MT DPHHS amendment for Older Americans Programs
• Approved Contract 21-75: Painting rodeo barn, $22,925

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes and discussion of contracts, though specific details are not provided in the text.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of contracts

The Cascade County Commission approved Resolution 21-27 to discontinue two alleys and one street in the Largent and Strong East Addition to Sun River, subject to two required conditions. The Commission also approved the Cascade County DUI Task Force Annual Plan (Contract 21-65), a Mutual Agreement and Settlement with the Montana Department of Corrections (Contract 21-68), a Detention Center Reimbursement Agreement at $69.63 per offender per day (Contract 21-69), and an amendment to the prison operations contract (Contract 21-70). All motions carried 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 21-27 to discontinue two alleys and one street in Sun River (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-65: Cascade County DUI Task Force Annual Plan (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-68: Mutual Agreement and Settlement with MT Department of Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-69: Detention Center Reimbursement Agreement at $69.63/offender/day (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-70: Amendment #13 to MT DOC prison operations contract (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax appeal board appointment and multiple contracts (3-0)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on COVID-19, environmental health, a Superfund site, and prevention services, and discuss the Totem Beverages lawsuit. The board may enter executive session for legal strategy on the lawsuit. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from April 7, 2021 meeting
• COVID-19 report by Trisha Gardner
• Totem Beverages litigation update (ADV-16-0112), possible executive session
• Environmental Health Report by Albert Grobe
• Superfund Site Report by Sandy Johnson

The Board of Health accepted the resignation of a member, effective May 31, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters; the meeting consisted of reports on COVID-19, environmental health, Superfund sites, prevention services, and administration. The Board also held an executive session on litigation strategy but took no action.

• Accepted resignation of Mr. Barber effective May 31, 2021
• Approved minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a public hearing regarding the discontinuation of two alleys and one street in the Plat of Largent and Strong East Addition to Sun River. The body is also reviewing several contracts for noxious weed control, health department funding, and corrections services.

• Public hearing to discontinue two alleys and Carroll Street in the Plat of Largent and Strong East Addition to Sun River
• 10-year lease with James S. Bumgarner dba/Rimrock Valley, LLC for a solid waste site at $1,500 per year
• Five noxious weed control grant agreements totaling $86,596
• Resolution 21-28 for $91,812 budget appropriation for an Epidemiologist/Disease Intervention Specialist
• Detention Center reimbursement agreement with State of Montana Department of Corrections at $69.63 per offender per day

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on May 5, 2021, approving multiple consent agenda items including leases, weed control grants, and agreements with the state. They also ratified a resolution to discontinue alleys and a street in Sun River, and approved the DUI Task Force annual plan. No votes were recorded; items were presented and approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved lease agreement with Rimrock Valley Preserve for solid waste site ($1,500/year)
• Approved five noxious weed grant agreements totaling $95,596
• Approved maintenance agreement with Montana Interactive for burn permits
• Approved settlement and reimbursement agreements with Montana Department of Corrections
• Approved health department budget appropriation of $91,812 for epidemiologist
• Approved immunization program task orders totaling $290,402
• Ratified Resolution #21-03 to discontinue two alleys and one street in Sun River
• Approved DUI Task Force annual plan for 2021-2022

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes reviewing the upcoming meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of 3-5-2021 meeting agenda
• Review of 4-5-2021 meeting minutes

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved the April minutes, accepted the finance report showing a $7,251.67 balance, and appointed Amanda Walker as chair of a new website, Facebook, and podcast committee. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and discussions about crisis services, strategic planning, and community updates.

• Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 2021 finance report with $7,251.67 balance (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Walker as website, Facebook, and podcast committee chair (motion by Greg, second by Ginny, passed)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding its regular meeting on April 27, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda text is minimal and procedural, with no specific items listed; supporting documents are attached as PDFs.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 4-27-2021
• Agenda documents provided as PDF attachments

The Cascade County Commission approved a 4-year contract with Alluvion Health for inmate medical and mental health services at $1.57M for the first year, with options for three additional one-year terms. The board also approved several land-use items, including rezoning five parcels from Suburban Residential to Light Industrial, abandoning an alley in Sexton Park, discontinuing Strong Street in Sun River, and approving the Peace Park Major Subdivision final plat. Additionally, contracts for dust control ($35,799.96) and Elections space remodeling ($47,250.00) were approved.

• Approved Contract 21-53 with Alluvion Health for inmate medical services, $1.57M first year (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-24 rezoning five parcels from SR-1 to I-1 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-22 abandoning an alley in Sexton Park (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-23 discontinuing Strong Street in Sun River (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Peace Park Major Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-55 with Gruber Excavating for dust control, $35,799.96 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-56 with LAABS Construction for Elections space remodel, $47,250.00 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-25 budget appropriation and 310 permit (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss several contracts, including medical services for inmates and road maintenance. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the discontinuation of an alleyway in Sexton Park and a street in Sun River.

• Contract 21-53: $1,572,000.00 for inmate medical and mental health services with Alluvion Health
• Resolution 21-25: $157,560.00 budget appropriation for capital improvements via Covid reimbursements
• Contract 21-56: $47,250.00 for remodeling Elections space at 325 2nd Avenue North
• Contract 21-55: $35,799.96 for dust control on county roads with Gruber Excavating, Inc.
• Public hearings on Resolution 21-22 (Sexton Park alleyway) and Resolution 21-23 (Strong Street in Sun River)

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, approving several agenda items including a $1,572,000 contract with Alluvion Health for inmate medical and mental health services, a $157,560 budget appropriation for capital improvements, and a $47,250 contract to remodel the Elections space. The board also approved resolutions to discontinue an alleyway and a street, amended the zoning map, and approved a final plat for the Peace Major Subdivision. All items were approved as part of the consent agenda and regular agenda without recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution 21-25: $157,560 budget appropriation for capital improvements (Covid reimbursements)
• Approved Resolution 21-26: Appointed Montana State Auditor to prosecute two cases
• Approved Contract 21-57: 310 Permit application for Big Sky Select Properties
• Approved Resolution 21-22: Discontinued alleyway in Sexton Park Addition
• Approved Final Plat: Peace Major Subdivision
• Approved Resolution 21-23: Discontinued Strong Street in Largent and Strong East addition
• Approved Resolution 21-24: Amended zoning map
• Approved Contract 21-53: $1,572,000/year inmate medical services with Alluvion Health (4-year term, option for 3 more)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is holding a routine meeting with no old or new business listed. The agenda includes roll call, approval of draft minutes from February 16, 2021, and public comments on matters within the Zoning Board of Adjustment's jurisdiction. No decisions or discussions of substance are scheduled.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes from February 16, 2021
• Public comments on matters within Zoning Board of Adjustment jurisdiction

The Cascade County Planning Board approved the draft minutes from February 16, 2021, with a 4-0 vote. No old or new business was discussed. The board received a legislative update from staff on several state bills affecting zoning and subdivisions, but took no action on them.

• Approved draft minutes for February 16, 2021 (4-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items with no listed decisions or discussions, and the provided text offers no details beyond the meeting time and attached documents.

• Regular commission meeting at 9:30 a.m.

The Commission approved routine purchase orders, the consent agenda, and three contracts including a mini-storage facility and two union agreements. A public hearing was held for Community Development Block Grant needs, with several districts requesting funds. No substantive decisions were made on the CDBG requests.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget resolution and multiple contracts (3-0)
• Approved mini-storage facility at Painted Horse Subdivision with conditions (3-0)
• Approved AFSCME detention officers collective bargaining agreement (3-0)
• Approved MOU with AFSCME Local 28 for detention center (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a public meeting to receive a presentation on community updates for the Black Eagle area. The agenda includes a legal notice and a newsletter narrative for March 2021, indicating a discussion of local issues and developments.

• Public meeting and presentation on Black Eagle community updates
• Review of March 2021 Black Eagle newsletter narrative

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is reviewing a consent agenda containing several contracts, labor agreements, and memorandums of understanding. Items include road improvement engineering services, public health emergency response sites, and a community development needs assessment hearing.

• Resolution 21-21: Transfer of $724,793.00 from Governor’s Local Government CRF Relief Fund to ADC Capital Improvements
• Contract 21-45: Big Sky Civil Engineering for Black Eagle road improvements up to $30,000.00
• Contract 21-44: All American Pest Control Inc. for MT ExpoPark pest control at $3,500.00
• Contract 21-41 & 21-42: DEQ contracts for air pollution and quality compliance totaling $13,455.00
• Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Needs Assessment

The commission approved a budget appropriation transferring $724,793 from the Governor's Local Government CRF Relief Fund to the ADC Capital Improvements fund. Several contracts were approved, including pest control, engineering services, and collective bargaining agreements. Two items were moved to the regular agenda, and one contract was pulled from the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 21-21: $724,793 budget appropriation for ADC Capital Improvements
• Approved Contract 21-44: $3,500 pest control at MT ExpoPark
• Approved Contract 21-45: $28,036 engineering services for Black Eagle road improvements
• Approved Contract 21-49: Teamsters CBA for IT employees (2021-2025)
• Approved Contract 21-52: $894 funding increase for Commodity Supplemental Food Program
• Approved Contract 21-38: TriWest Healthcare Alliance professional services agreement
• Approved Contract 21-41: DEQ air pollution control contract ($11,705)
• Approved Contract 21-42: DEQ air quality compliance contract ($1,750)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on COVID-19, and discuss a litigation update on the Totem Beverages lawsuit. They will also hear reports from various health department divisions. The board may enter executive session to discuss legal strategy for the lawsuit.

• Approve minutes from March 3, 2021 meeting
• COVID-19 report
• Totem Beverages litigation update (lawsuit ADV-16-0112)
• Family Health Services report
• Environmental Health report

The Board approved the March 3, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted. They received updates on COVID-19, including a case rate of 10.5 per 100,000, two hospitalizations, and vaccination progress. The board discussed resuming in-person meetings, potentially starting in May, and heard reports on litigation, environmental health, and the Superfund site.

• Approved the minutes from the March 3, 2021 Board of Health meeting as submitted.
• Discussed resuming in-person meetings, with all members in favor and safety measures to be considered.
• Heard that the Totem Beverages litigation will likely be limited to the selective enforcement allegation.
• Noted that the Community Clinic will stop first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations and open for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Heard that the Health Montana Families grant provides approximately $460,000 in funding for home visiting programs.
• Noted that the Black Eagle Superfund site public comment period ends April 9, 2021.
• Heard that the county is anticipating a survey for a potential land exchange in Neihart this spring or summer.
• Heard that the Alluvion Health lease agreement was approved by the County Commissioners.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including presentations on the Community Health Improvement Plan and the Crisis Intervention Charter Project, approval of March minutes, and a finance report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation of Community Health Improvement Plan
• Presentation of Crisis Intervention Charter Project
• Approval of March 2021 minutes
• Finance report for March 2021
• Public comment period

The council heard presentations on the Community Health Improvement Plan and the Crisis Intervention Charter Project, and approved the March 2021 minutes. It passed a motion to appoint two representatives to the Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures group, with names to be chosen at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved the minutes of the March 1, 2021 meeting.
• Passed a motion to appoint two representatives to the Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures group (names to be decided at next meeting).
• Heard a presentation on the Community Health Improvement Plan, including 2020 priorities (access to healthcare, substance misuse, healthy weight, child abuse/neglect).
• Heard a presentation on the Crisis Intervention Charter Project, including plans for jail diversion, mobile response, mental health court, and data analytics.
• Discussed options for managing the website/Facebook page after county staff declined; hiring a service was considered.
• Noted that the May 2021 meeting will be held in person at the Center for Mental Health.

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on March 23, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. No specific agenda items are listed in the text; the only content is a reference to two attached PDF documents (the commission meeting packet and agenda documents). The meeting appears to be a regular administrative session with no substantive items described in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 2021-03-23
• Reference to 3-23-2021 CM.PDF (commission meeting packet)
• Reference to 3-23-2021 AGENDA DOCS.PDF (agenda documents)

The Commission approved Resolution 21-15, rezoning one parcel from Rural Residential 5 to Mixed Use District. It also approved Resolution 21-17, rezoning five parcels owned by Darrel and Janice Swanson from Suburban Residential 1 to Light Industrial after a public hearing with no opposition. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 21-15, rezoning parcel 0004206200 from Rural Residential 5 to Mixed Use District (3-0).
• Approved Resolution 21-17, rezoning five Swanson parcels from Suburban Residential 1 to Light Industrial (3-0).
• Approved Contract 21-32 with TD&H Engineering for Adult Detention Center roof replacement design and construction, $157,560 (3-0).
• Approved Contract 21-33 with United Materials to mill and crack seal Flood Road, $69,615 (3-0).
• Approved Contract 21-35, a 310 permit for Denny Sowa for a boat dock on the Sun River, with modifications (3-0).
• Approved Contract 21-34, a commercial lease with Alluvion Health at $2,500/month plus 50% of utilities (3-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including routine contracts and resolutions (3-0).
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0).

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is reviewing several resolutions and contracts including infrastructure projects and health department agreements. Items include a roof replacement for the Adult Detention Center and road maintenance on Flood Road.

• Resolution 21-16: $228,009.18 in MDT funds requested for Bridge & Road Safety & Accountability Program
• Resolution 21-19: $19,656.00 budget appropriation for Older Americans Act Programs
• Contract 21-36/Resolution 21-18: $69,950.00 grant award for Cascade County Attorney’s Office equipment
• Contract 21-37: Legal retainer agreement with Ugrin Alexander & Zadick, PC for DOC and Totem Beverage litigation
• Contract 21-32: $157,560.00 for Adult Detention Center roof replacement via TD&H Engineering

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, reviewing consent agenda items and several agenda items, but no final votes were taken. Items included a BaRSAA fund request, budget appropriations, contracts, and zoning map amendments. Two items were moved to the regular agenda, and one was added to the consent agenda.

• Moved Resolution 21-19 (Older Americans Act budget) to regular agenda
• Moved Contract 21-38 (TriWest Healthcare agreement) to regular agenda
• Moved Resolution 21-20 (Alcohol Rehabilitation Fund budget) to consent agenda
• Reviewed Resolution 21-16 (BaRSAA fund request, $228,009.18)
• Reviewed Contract 21-35 (310 Permit for Denny Sowa)
• Reviewed Resolution 21-18 and Contract 21-36 (Crime Control Grant, $69,950)
• Reviewed Contract 21-37 (Attorney retainer with Ugrin Alexander & Zadick)
• Reviewed Contract 21-34 (Alluvion Health lease, $2,500/month)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to decide on a floodplain variance application. This request relates to a replacement project for the Belt Creek Bridge.

• Floodplain Variance Application #2021-004 (Belt Creek Bridge replacement project)

The Cascade County Commission approved a floodplain variance for the Belt Creek Bridge (Armington Bridge) replacement project, waiving the two-foot freeboard requirement above the base flood elevation. The motion adopted the staff report and findings of fact. Commissioner Don Ryan was excused, and the vote was 2-0.

• Approved floodplain variance #2021-004 for Belt Creek Bridge replacement, waiving 2-ft freeboard requirement (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular commission meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda includes only the meeting time and reference documents, indicating a procedural session.

The Commission approved a request for two mini-storage buildings (25 and 22 units) at 1201 36th Avenue Northeast, Great Falls, subject to three conditions. It also approved the consent agenda, including routine contracts and budget items, by a 3-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on substance abuse prevention.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 16, 17, 23, 24 and Mar 1, 2021 (3-0).
• Approved Contract 21-22: Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement with USDA Forest Service, $3,500 renewal.
• Approved Contracts 21-23 and 21-24: Collective Bargaining Agreements with Teamsters Local #2 and Deputy County Attorneys Association.
• Approved Contracts 21-27 through 21-30: Detention center heater, boiler replacement, security panel, and ExpoPark phone system.
• Approved Contract 21-31: Right of Way Certification for MT Defense Access Road.
• Approved Resolution 21-14: Budget appropriation for CCHD Covid Immunization Program, $27,441.
• Approved Contracts 21-25 and 21-26: Health Net provider agreement and vaccine pricing amendment.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including law enforcement, collective bargaining, and detention center maintenance, plus health department resolutions and contracts. They will also hear a presentation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance and review an application to lease mini storage buildings.

• Contract 21-22: $3,500 renewal for cooperative law enforcement with USDA Forest Service
• Contract 21-27: $2,620 for overhead heater at Adult Detention Center
• Contract 21-28: $14,956 for boiler replacement at Adult Detention Center
• Resolution 21-14: $27,441 budget for Covid immunization program
• Application to lease 25-unit and 22-unit mini storage buildings at 1201 36th Ave NE

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved multiple consent agenda items, including cooperative law enforcement agreements, collective bargaining contracts, and maintenance contracts for the Adult Detention Center. They also approved a contract for a new phone system for ExpoPark and discussed COVID funding. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the listed contract approvals.

• Approved Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement with USDA Forest Service ($3,500 renewal)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamster Local Union #2 for Juvenile Detention Center
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Deputy County Attorneys Association
• Approved Palagi Plumbing contract for overhead heater at Adult Detention Center ($2,620)
• Approved Falls Mechanical Services boiler replacement contract ($14,956)
• Approved CCHD COVID immunization budget appropriation ($27,441)
• Approved Central Technologies security panel replacement contract ($8,995)
• Approved Cerium Networks phone system purchase for ExpoPark ($18,985.04)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on the Totem Beverages litigation, and hear reports on communicable diseases, family health, environmental health, Superfund sites, prevention, administration, and COVID-19. The board may enter executive session to discuss legal strategy in the Totem Beverages lawsuit (ADV-16-0112). Public comment is also scheduled.

• Totem Beverages Litigation Update (lawsuit ADV-16-0112), possible executive session
• Communicable Disease Checklist report
• Superfund Site Report
• COVID-19 Report
• Approval of minutes from Feb 3 and Feb 17, 2021 meetings

The Board of Health approved the annual Communicable Disease Checklist and the minutes from its February meetings. Members received updates on the Totem Beverages litigation, with a jury trial scheduled for March 14, 2022, and on COVID-19, noting the county's case rate of 15 per 100,000 kept restrictions in place. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.

• Approved February 3, 2021, meeting minutes as amended
• Approved February 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approved and signed the PHEP Communicable Disease Reporting Protocols Checklist
• Heard litigation update: 30-day amendment period, 6-month discovery, jury trial set for March 14, 2022
• Heard COVID-19 report: restrictions remain due to case rate of 15 per 100,000
• Heard vaccination update: 19,245 doses administered, 6,963 fully vaccinated
• Heard Superfund updates: Neihart cleanup could start in 2022, Black Eagle public meeting set for March 8
• Heard Family Health Services report: WIC in-person appointments start March 15, oral health program to serve 5,000 students

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to vote on Contract 21-21, a letter of intent to host the Miss Montana Rodeo Pageant at the Montana State Fair. Public comment is allowed on any matter within the commissioners' jurisdiction, not just agenda items. The agenda is otherwise limited to this single action item and standard procedural items.

• Vote on Contract 21-21: Letter of Intent to Host the Miss Montana Rodeo Pageant at the Montana State Fair
• Public comment period (7-minute limit per speaker)

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting via Zoom and approved Contract 21-21, a Memorandum of Understanding/Letter of Intent to host the Miss Montana Rodeo Pageant at the Montana State Fair. The motion was made by Commissioner Ryan and carried unanimously 3-0. No public comment was received on other matters. The meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m.

• Approved Contract 21-21, a Memorandum of Understanding to host the Miss Montana Rodeo Pageant at the Montana State Fair (motion carried 3-0).

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references documents for the current agenda and prior meeting minutes, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Review of 3-1-2021 meeting agenda
• Approval of 2-1-2021 meeting minutes

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council met virtually and heard a presentation on the CONNECT referral system, which has improved client success rates from 14% to 75% with 268 agencies participating statewide. The council approved the February 2021 minutes as presented and welcomed four new members approved by the County Commission. A resignation was noted, and the council discussed the Montana Peer Support Network website, including a potential $500 annual contract for administration.

• Approved the February 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Welcomed new council members Robert (Bert) Sanders, Don Ryan, Amanda Walker, and Kevin Evenson.
• Noted the resignation of Gayle Snyder and discussed filling the vacancy.
• Discussed the Montana Peer Support Network website, including a possible $500 annual contract for administration.
• Heard a report on the CONNECT referral system, noting a 75% success rate for clients reaching resources.

Cascade County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Cascade County Commission held via Zoom. The main item is a discussion and assignment of commission representation on various boards. Public comment is allowed on matters not on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after these items.

• Discussion and assignment of commission representation on various boards
• Public comment on any public matter within commissioners' jurisdiction (MCA 2-3-103)

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular commission meeting with a single agenda item: the meeting itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

The commission approved the purchase of 20 night observation devices from Tactical Night Vision Company for $172,616.28, funded by a state homeland security grant. They also approved a final zoning regulation revision and a crisis intervention program contract. All other items were routine approvals.

• Approved Contract 21-16 for 20 night observation devices, $172,616.28 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-13 for zoning text and map revisions (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-18 for Crisis Intervention Program (2-1, Ryan abstaining)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and routine contracts (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on seven special use permit requests for second dwellings: four by Signature Homes, LLC (SUP #016-2020 through #019-2020) and three by Higgin Enterprises, LTD (SUP #020-2020 through #022-2020). The board will also elect officers and address other business.

• Special Use Permit #016-2020, #017-2020, #018-2020, #019-2020 for second dwellings by Signature Homes, LLC
• Special Use Permit #020-2020, #021-2020, #022-2020 for second dwellings by Higgin Enterprises, LTD
• Public hearings for each permit request
• Board election of officers

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all seven requested Special Use Permits for second dwelling units in the Foothills Ranch and River Bend Estates subdivisions, each with conditions. The board also elected Charles Kuether as Chair and John Harding as Vice-Chair. All decisions were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved SUP #016-2020, #017-2020, #018-2020, #019-2020 for second dwellings in Foothills Ranch (3-0)
• Approved SUP #020-2020, #021-2020, #022-2020 for second dwellings in River Bend Estates (3-0)
• Elected Charles Kuether as Chair and John Harding as Vice-Chair (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Cascade County Commission with a single item: appointing a member to the Board of Health via Resolution 21-12. The agenda is otherwise procedural, containing only the appointment item and supporting documents.

• Resolution 21-12: Board of Health appointment

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting to fill a vacancy on the Cascade County City Board of Health. Commissioner Ryan's motion to appoint himself failed 1-2, and Commissioner Larson's motion to appoint Chairman Briggs carried 3-0. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 2:46 p.m.

• Appointed Chairman Joe Briggs to the Cascade County City Board of Health (3-0)
• Denied Commissioner Don Ryan's self-appointment to the Board of Health (1-2)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 21-12, which appoints a member to the Board of Health. The agenda contains only this appointment item and supporting documents.

• Special meeting on February 17, 2021
• Resolution 21-12 for Board of Health appointment

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider several contracts and resolutions, including the purchase of night observation devices, approval of zoning regulation changes, and agreements for mosquito abatement, weed management, health inspections, and a crisis intervention program. The agenda also includes a treasurer's report, a consent agenda, and board appointments.

• Contract 21-16: Purchase of 20 night observation devices from Tactical Night Vision Company at $8,664 per unit, funded by a Homeland Security Grant
• Resolution 21-13: Final resolution approving text and map revisions to Cascade County Zoning Regulations
• Contract 21-13: Mosquito abatement services via aerial application with JHS Inc.
• Contract 21-14: Cooperative agreement with City of Great Falls for noxious weed management
• Contract 21-18: Crisis Intervention Program strategic alliance

The commission approved the purchase of 20 night observation devices for the sheriff's office, funded by a Homeland Security grant. They also approved zoning regulation text and map revisions, a crisis intervention program agreement, and several other contracts and appointments. All items were approved as part of the consent agenda and additional agenda items.

• Approved Contract 21-16 for 20 night observation devices from TNVC at $8,664/unit, funded by Homeland Security grant
• Approved Resolution 21-13 for text and map revisions to Cascade County Zoning Regulations
• Approved Contract 21-18 for Crisis Intervention Program strategic alliance
• Approved Contract 21-19 for Mountain Alarm Fire and Security agreement ($2,218.90)
• Approved Contract 21-20 interlocal agreement with Great Falls Public Schools for radio repeater site lease ($3,500/year)
• Approved board appointments to Mental Health Local Advisory Council (Kevin Evensen, Robert Saunders)
• Approved Contract 21-13 for mosquito abatement services with JHS Inc.
• Approved Contract 21-14 cooperative agreement with City of Great Falls for noxious weed management

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a COVID-19 report and a discussion regarding local mask requirements in Cascade County.

• COVID-19 Report
• Discussion on local mask requirements

The Board of Health voted 5-2 to adopt a universal masking order for Cascade County, with exceptions for children under five, eating/drinking, strenuous activity, and medical conditions. It also voted 5-2 to allow gatherings up to 75% of venue capacity when social distancing can be maintained, with larger events considered case-by-case. The order will remain in effect until the per-capita virus spread is 10 per 100,000 for two consecutive weeks, passed unanimously. A motion to not adopt any mask measures failed for lack of a second.

• Adopted universal masking order (5-2)
• Adopted gathering limit of 75% venue capacity with social distancing (5-2)
• Set order duration until 10 per 100,000 for two consecutive weeks (unanimous)
• Motion to not adopt mask measures failed (no second)
• Motion to not adopt gathering limits failed (no second)

Cascade County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to attached documents, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Special commission meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 2/16/2021
• Agenda references final meeting document (2-16-2021 SM FINAL.PDF)
• Agenda references supporting documents (2-16-2021 AGENDA DOCS.PDF)

The Cascade County Commission held a public hearing on a partnership between Autumn Run Apartments and NeighborWorks for a 121-unit low-income housing complex at 4101 Central Avenue, Great Falls. No written testimony, proponents beyond two speakers, opponents, or informational witnesses were recorded. The Commission then approved Contract 21-12 with Lexipol for the Sheriff's Office by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved Lexipol Agreement Contract 21-12 for Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Held public hearing on Autumn Run/NeighborWorks housing partnership; no action taken

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a map amendment to rezone Darrell and Janice Swanson's property from Suburban Residential District 1 (SR-1) to Light Industrial District (I-1). The board will also elect officers and approve the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Map amendment petition: SR-1 to I-1 for Darrell and Janice Swanson
• Public hearing on the Swanson rezoning
• Board election of officers
• Approval of draft minutes from January 19, 2021

The Cascade County Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend that the County Commission approve a map amendment rezoning five parcels owned by Darrell and Janice Swanson from Suburban Residential 1 (SR-1) to Light Industrial (I-1) District. The parcels are located near the airport in Sections 16 & 21, Township 20 North, Range 3 East, referenced as Tracts 3, 4, 8, 9, & 10 of Certificate of Survey 5142. The board also approved the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes and elected officers for the year.

• Recommended approval of Swanson rezoning from SR-1 to I-1 for 5 parcels (7-0)
• Approved January 19, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Re-elected Elliot Merja as Board President (7-0)
• Elected Richard Liebert as Vice-President (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly appoint a candidate to fill the District #3 commission vacancy. The agenda also includes public comment on matters not on the agenda, followed by adjournment.

• Discussion and possible candidate appointment for Cascade County Commission District #3 vacancy
• Public comment on any public matter within commissioners' jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda is minimal, listing only the meeting time and linked documents, with no specific action items described.

The Cascade County Commission met on February 9, 2021, and took several actions. They denied a $1.5 million claim by Jose Remigio Zapata, approved a budget transfer for the Juvenile Detention Center, and approved multiple contracts including a CivicPlus platform update and a COVID immunization services amendment. They also made appointments to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Denied Jose Remigio Zapata's $1.5M claim (Resolution 21-10)
• Approved $401,837 budget transfer to Juvenile Detention Center (Resolution 21-11)
• Approved CivicPlus contract update, no additional financial impact (Contract 21-10)
• Approved COVID immunization services contract amendment, $27,441 additional funding (Contract 21-11)
• Appointed Richard Liebert and Rob Skawinski to Planning Board (re-appointments)
• Appointed Bill Austin, Len Reed, and others to Zoning Board of Adjustment

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to interview Vanessa Hayden, the applicant for the vacant District #3 commission seat. The meeting includes the interview and a period for public comment on matters not on the agenda. No decisions are scheduled; the interview is the sole substantive item.

• Interview of Vanessa Hayden for District #3 vacancy
• Public comment period (up to 7 minutes per speaker)
• Meeting held via Zoom

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting to interview Vanessa Hayden, the sole applicant for the vacant District #3 commission seat. No appointment or other substantive decision was made during the meeting; it was limited to the interview and public comment. The meeting adjourned without further action.

• Interviewed Vanessa Hayden for District #3 vacancy (no vote taken)
• Adjourned special meeting at 4:48 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider a consent agenda including rejecting a $1.5 million claim, transferring CARES Act funds to juvenile detention, and updating a CivicPlus contract. They will also make appointments to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Resolution 21-10: Rejecting Jose Remigio Zapata's $1,500,000 claim
• Resolution 21-11: Transferring $401,837 from Juvenile Detention Center Fund #2870 to Fund #4030 for CARES Act funding
• Contract 21-10: Updating CivicPlus contract for community engagement platforms, no additional cost
• Planning Board appointments (3 vacancies, term to Dec 31, 2022)
• Zoning Board of Adjustment appointments (4 vacancies)

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, approving consent agenda items including rejecting a $1.5 million claim, transferring $401,837 within the Juvenile Detention Center fund, and updating the county website contract. They also discussed planning board and zoning board appointments, and added a contract for COVID vaccination funds.

• Rejected Jose Remigio Zapata's $1.5M claim (Resolution 21-10)
• Approved $401,837 budget transfer for Juvenile Detention Center (Resolution 21-11)
• Approved updated CivicPlus website contract (Contract 21-10)
• Added Contract 21-11 for $27,441 COVID vaccination funds

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on the Totem Beverages litigation, and hear reports from various health department divisions, including COVID-19. The board may enter executive session to discuss legal strategy in the lawsuit.

• Approve minutes from January 6 and January 20, 2021 meetings
• Totem Beverages litigation update (ADV-16-0112), possible executive session
• Cooperative agreement between Montana DPHHS and Board of Health
• 2020 Strategic Action Plan Final Report
• COVID-19 report

The Board of Health approved the minutes from its January 6 and January 20 meetings. The board received reports on Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and COVID-19, including updates on vaccination clinics and case rates. No formal policy decisions were made; the board agreed to have the Health Officer recommend the annual DPHHS cooperative agreement to the County Commissioners for approval.

• Approved minutes from January 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to have Health Officer recommend DPHHS cooperative agreement to County Commissioners

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved a motion to link its website to the Montana Peer Support Network site. Members also welcomed two new members, noted no commissioner has been appointed to replace Jane Weber, and reviewed a finance report showing a balance of $7,251.67 with no expenditures.

• Approved linking LAC website to Montana Peer Support Network (motion passed)
• Approved January 2021 minutes as presented
• Welcomed Amanda Walker as new member filling Provider position
• Bert Sanders recommended to County Commission to replace Josh Harris
• Noted no commissioner appointed to replace Jane Weber

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to interview applicant Amy Rapp for the vacant District #3 commission seat. The meeting includes public comment on any matter within the commissioners' jurisdiction, then adjournment. This is a selection process, not a final appointment decision.

• Interview of Amy Rapp for Cascade County Commission District #3 vacancy
• Public comment period limited to 7 minutes per person
• Meeting held via Zoom with dial-in access provided

Cascade County Commission

This agenda is minimal and procedural, listing only the regular commission meeting and two attached documents. No specific action items, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The commission approved two ordinances on second reading, including one on selecting the presiding officer and one prohibiting weapons under certain circumstances. It also approved a zoning map amendment for a parcel in Stockett, changing it from Rural Residential-5 to Mixed-Use District, and approved the abandonment of streets and alleys in Sun River, subject to conditions. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-01 on presiding officer selection (2-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-02 prohibiting weapons under certain circumstances (2-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 662 Stockett Road, rezoning from Rural Residential-5 to Mixed-Use District (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-03 to abandon streets and alleys in Largent and Strong East Addition to Sun River, subject to 2 conditions (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple budget appropriations and contracts (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to elect a presiding officer, review the treasurer's report, and consider several budget appropriations and contracts. Key items include a $2.5 million increase to the Sheriff's Office from COVID relief funds, a zoning map amendment for a property on Stockett Road, and a street/alley discontinuation in Sun River. The agenda also includes second readings of ordinances on commissioner selection and weapons restrictions.

• Resolution 21-05: $2,509,568 budget increase for Sheriff's Office from Governor's COVID Relief Fund
• Resolution 21-04: Zoning map amendment for parcel at 662 Stockett Road, Stockett, MT
• Resolution 21-03: Street and alley discontinuation in Largent and Strong East Addition, Sun River
• Contract 21-07: $21,877 grant from Hampton-Collins Memorial Foundation for Aging Services (Meals on Wheels, Home Attendant Program)
• Resolution 21-09: $172,617 for night vision goggles via Homeland Security grant

The commission approved several budget appropriations, including $2,509,568 in COVID relief funds for the Sheriff's Office, and accepted grants for aging services, fencing, and internet crimes. They also held second readings on ordinances for selecting a presiding officer and prohibiting weapons, plus public hearings on a road abandonment and a zoning map amendment. No final votes were recorded on the ordinances or resolutions during this work session.

• Approved Resolution 21-05: $2,509,568 budget increase for Sheriff's Office from COVID relief funds
• Approved Resolution 21-06: $53,477 budget increase for County Attorney's paralegal services
• Approved Resolution 21-07: $43,973 budget transfer from Constable to Sheriff's Public Safety Fund
• Approved Resolution 21-09: $172,617 for night vision goggles from Homeland Security grant
• Approved Contract 21-07: $21,877 grant for Meals on Wheels and Home Attendant Program
• Approved Contract 21-08: $4,200 fencing contract with Great Falls Fence
• Approved Contract 21-09 and Resolution 21-08: $14,800 ICAC Task Force grant
• Held second readings on Ordinance 21-01 (presiding officer selection) and 21-02 (weapons prohibition)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to discuss COVID-19 in the county and local measures. The agenda includes a report on the disease and its impact, followed by public comment on matters within the board's jurisdiction.

• Discussion of COVID-19 in Cascade County and local measures
• Public comment period on board jurisdiction matters

The Board of Health voted to adopt the Health Officer's recommendations, allowing businesses to operate at 75% capacity, extending operating hours until 12:30 a.m., and increasing gathering limits to 50 people (with larger events allowed via an Event Plan Packet). The board also set the order to take effect January 22, 2021, and remain until the per capita virus spread is 25 per 100,000 for four consecutive weeks. A motion to rescind the gathering limits and allow larger events with social distancing failed, so the original limits remain.

• Approved 75% business capacity (unanimous)
• Approved operating hours until 12:30 a.m. for certain businesses (unanimous)
• Approved gathering limits: up to 50 people anywhere, 50-250 indoors/50-500 outdoors with Event Plan Packet (unanimous)
• Motion to rescind gathering limits and allow larger events with social distancing failed (1-6)
• Approved order effective Jan 22, 2021, until virus spread is 25 per 100,000 for four consecutive weeks (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendations on telework, limiting contacts, mask use, and reporting violations

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold its January 19, 2021 meeting online via Zoom. The agenda includes election of officers, review of the 2020 annual report, and discussion of the county growth policy. No old business is listed, and the meeting is open to public comments on non-agenda items within the Zoning Board of Adjustment's jurisdiction.

• Board election of officers
• Review of 2020 annual report
• Discussion of growth policy with Planning Director's recommendation
• Public comments on non-agenda items within ZBA jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items with no listed substantive decisions or discussions.

The Cascade County Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Jane Weber as the 2021 presiding officer, replacing Chairman Larson. The board also approved routine consent agenda items, including contracts for fencing, construction, and jail locks, as well as resolutions for the 2021 meeting schedule and a $95 daily incarceration rate. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Elected Jane Weber as 2021 presiding officer (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 22, 2020 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-01 establishing 2021 meeting schedule (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-02 setting daily incarceration rate at $95 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-03 with Great Falls Turf Club for fencing at ExpoPark, $4,626 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-05 with Willo Co. for 12 jail locks, $49,830 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 21-01 with MT DPHHS for HIV prevention, $36,640 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to elect a presiding officer (chairman), adopt resolutions setting the 2021 meeting schedule and the daily incarceration rate, and consider several contracts and a board appointment. Items include a fencing contract at ExpoPark, a lock replacement at the detention center, and health department agreements for HIV prevention and COVID-19 vaccination.

• Resolution 21-01: Establish regular commission meeting schedule for 2021
• Resolution 21-02: Set daily per diem rate for incarceration at $95.00
• Contract 21-03: Great Falls Turf Club fencing replacement at ExpoPark, $4,626
• Contract 21-05: Willo Company lock replacement at Detention Center J-Pod, $49,830
• Contract 21-01: MT DPHHS HIV Prevention amendment, additional $36,640

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, approving the consent agenda which included resolutions for the 2021 meeting schedule, incarceration rates, a budget appropriation for a Suburban, and prosecutorial assistance in two cases. Contracts with the DEA, DPHHS, ICE, and a CDBG amendment were also approved, along with a $106,000 contract for the ExpoPark Rodeo Barn. An ordinance on weapons and a resolution on contract tracing were added to the agenda but no final action was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved Resolution 21-01 establishing 2021 meeting schedule
• Approved Resolution 21-02 setting daily incarceration credit rate for FY 2019-2020
• Approved Resolution 20-73 increasing fleet maintenance budget for Suburban purchase
• Approved Resolutions 20-74 and 20-75 for prosecutorial assistance in two cases
• Approved Contract 20-205 with DEA for Sheriff's Office support
• Approved Contract 20-206 for paralegal services with MT DPHHS
• Approved Contract 20-207 MOU with ICE
• Approved Contract 20-209 for ExpoPark Rodeo Barn to WVH Enterprises for $106,000

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and receive updates on the Totem Beverages litigation, local COVID-19 restrictions, and various departmental reports. The board may enter executive session to discuss legal strategy in the lawsuit.

• Election of officers
• Totem Beverages litigation update (ADV-16-0112)
• Local COVID-19 restrictions discussion
• 2021 Strategic Action Plan
• Workforce Development Plan

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is holding a routine virtual meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, finance reports, and updates from committees on crisis services, suicide prevention, and other mental health programs. No specific votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for reports and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from November and December 2020
• Finance report for November and December 2020
• Executive Committee meeting and strategic plan discussion
• Crisis Services: Crisis Steering Committee/Crisis Response Team report
• Suicide Prevention Committee report

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved the November and December 2020 minutes and financial reports, including a $4,643.83 grant from the Central Service Authority, bringing the account total to $7,251.67. The council discussed plans for the Executive Committee to review the Strategic Plan and noted updates from various committees and community partners.

• Approved November and December 2020 minutes as presented
• Accepted November and December 2020 financial reports, including $4,643.83 CSAA grant
• Noted Executive Committee will re-evaluate Strategic Plan goals
• Noted new CRT therapists added, total now five
• Noted CIT training scheduled for first week of March
• Noted CSAA did not meet in December
• Noted new members must be presented to County Commissioners
• Noted Peer Support Network bill to add Certified Peer Support Specialists to state board