Cascade County public meetings in 2022

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a regular meeting on December 27, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda contains only procedural items—the meeting itself and a reference to agenda documents—with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. The provided agenda text is boilerplate and does not include any substantive business items.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 12-27-2022
• Agenda documents referenced as 12-27-2022 CM1.PDF and 12-27-2022 AGENDA DOCS.PDF

The Commission approved two zoning map amendments and the preliminary subdivision plat for River Bend Estates No. 4. They also accepted a $20,000 grant for aging services and approved a survey contract for Lower River Road.

• Approved rezoning of Maeder Addition Lots 1 and 2 from Suburban Residential 2 to Light Industrial (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of COS 14 Lots 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential 1 (3-0)
• Approved River Bend Estates No. 4 Preliminary Plat with conditions 1-22 (3-0)
• Accepted $20,000 grant from Hampton-Collins Memorial Foundation for Meals on Wheels and Home Attendant Program (3-0)
• Approved $5,460 contract with Big Sky Civil & Environmental, Inc. for Lower River Road survey (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Appointed Makenzie Rummel, Richard Liebert, and Rob Skawinski to Planning Board (3-0)
• Reappointed Kathryn Hanning, John Harding, and Ken Thornton to Zoning Board of Adjustment (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This agenda is minimal and procedural, listing only a work session at 2:00 P.M. with a single attached document. No specific topics, decisions, or proposals are listed in the provided text.

The Commission approved two zoning map amendments and a professional services agreement for a river road survey. The board also processed several contracts, including a $20,000 grant for aging services, and reviewed appointments for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Approved appointment of Ron Dodd to the DUI Task Force
• Approved Resolution 22-81 for prosecutorial assistance in State v. Damon Johnson-Payne
• Approved Contract 22-196 for 8th Judicial Youth Court transportation services
• Approved $20,000 grant from Hampton-Collins Memorial Foundation for aging services
• Approved Contract 22-199 for revised Continuity of Operations/Government Plan
• Approved Contract 22-201 amendment for CCHD Disease Intervention Specialists
• Approved Resolution 22-79 to rezone Maeder Addition lots to Light Industrial (I-1)
• Approved $5,460 contract with Big Sky Civil & Environmental for Lower River Road survey

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat application for the River Bend Estates No. 4 subdivision, including a staff report, public hearing, and board action. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, board member matters, and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Preliminary plat application for River Bend Estates No. 4 subdivision
• Public hearing on the subdivision application
• Approval of draft minutes from Nov 15, 2022
• Request for Conservation District term expiration date for Elliot Merja
• Approval of tentative 2023 Planning Board meeting schedule

Cascade County Commission

This is a special Cascade County Commission meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on December 16, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items—the meeting notice and associated agenda documents—with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Special commission meeting at 3:00 PM
• Agenda documents posted for 12-16-2022

The Cascade County Commission approved a bid for inmate food services for the Adult Detention Center. The contract allows Summit Food Service LLC to begin operations on December 19, 2022.

• Approved Contract 22-195 for Summit Food Service LLC to provide inmate food services (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on two applications: a special use permit for a large contractor yard by Dwellsmith Holdings, LLC, and a variance request by All State Sign Group, Inc. to allow illuminated signs in the Urban Residential District. The board will also approve the draft minutes from November 17, 2022, and the tentative 2023 meeting schedule.

• Special Use Permit Application #018-2022 by Dwellsmith Holdings, LLC for a large contractor yard
• Variance Application #2022-005 by All State Sign Group, Inc. to waive § 8.1.1 prohibiting sign illumination in Urban Residential District
• Public hearings for both applications
• Approval of draft minutes for Nov 17, 2022
• Tentative 2023 meeting schedule approval

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt Resolution 22-78, which would set a new fee schedule for environmental health services. The agenda includes this resolution and related documents, indicating a decision on fees is the main substantive item.

• Resolution 22-78: Environmental Health Fee Schedule

The Commission approved a series of contracts including internet security, radio repeater easements, and health department grants. Purchase orders and accounts payable warrants were also approved.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 11, 18, 22, 28, 30 and Dec 5, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved easement for 963 radio repeater at $250/annual (3-0)
• Approved easement for Upper Milligan Road access at $150/annual (3-0)
• Approved Lumen Distributed Denial of Service Mitigation at $10,200/annual (3-0)
• Approved Lumen Dedicated Internet Access at $9,600/annual (3-0)
• Approved MT DPHHS HEART Detention Center Grant for $262,468.79 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-132 (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission approved several contracts, including easements for a radio repeater and internet security services. The board also approved funding amendments for immunization programs through the City/County Health Department.

• Approved Contract 22-186 for 963 radio repeater easement at $250/annual
• Approved Contract 22-187 for radio repeater site access easement at $150/annual
• Approved Contract 22-188 CenturyLink Loyal Advantage Agreement Amendment (No Cost)
• Approved Contract 22-189 Lumen DDoS Mitigation services at $10,200/annual
• Approved Contract 22-190 Lumen Dedicated Internet Access at $9,600/annual
• Approved Contract 22-184 MT DPHHS Immunization Program Amendment for $720,130
• Approved Contract 22-185 MT DPHHS Cooperative Agreement for licensed establishment inspections

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, receive reports on COVID-19, governing body updates, family health, environmental health, prevention services, and administration. They will also discuss a cooperative agreement with DPHHS, environmental health fees, and a septic variance. Public comment is allowed.

• Approve minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• COVID-19 report
• Cooperative Agreement – DPHHS and Cascade County Board of Health
• Environmental Health Fees
• Septic Variance – Mitchell

The Board of Health approved a cooperative agreement with DPHHS and adopted the Environmental Health Fee Schedule. Additionally, the board approved a septic variance request for Mitchell.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement between DPHHS and Cascade County (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Health Fee Schedule as written (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance request for Mitchell (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Canvas Board reviewed and accepted the Cascade County Abstract of Votes for the November 8, 2022, Montana General Election Recount. The document was signed by Commissioner James L. Larson, Clerk of Court Tina Henry, and Deputy Treasurer Denise Johnson.

• Accepted the full, true, and complete abstract of votes for the 11/8/2022 General Election Recount

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 22-77, which would approve a project by Montana Renewables LLC. The agenda includes a resolution and supporting documents for the proposed action. This appears to be a decision item, not just discussion.

• Resolution 22-77 approving Montana Renewables project
• Special meeting dedicated to Montana Renewables item
• Supporting documents include project approval resolution

The Commission approved Resolution 22-77, which authorizes a project for Montana Renewables, LLC. This action allows for the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the design, engineering, and construction of a renewable fuels refinery.

• Approved Resolution 22-77 to issue revenue bonds for Montana Renewables, LLC refinery (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to convene as the Recount Board and conduct a recount of the Clerk and Recorder's election. The recount will take place at the Montana Expo Park Exhibition Hall, starting after the meeting convenes and continuing until 5pm, with a break from noon to 1pm. If not completed, it will resume at 8am the next day. Public comment is limited to seven minutes per person.

• Recount of Clerk and Recorder's election
• Meeting convenes as Recount Board at Commission Chambers, 325 2nd Avenue North, Great Falls
• Recount at Montana Expo Park Exhibition Hall
• Recount process runs until 5pm with one-hour break
• Public comment limited to 7 minutes

The Commission convened as the recount board to conduct a recount of the Clerk and Recorder's election. The meeting was moved from the Commission Chambers to the Montana Expo Park-Exhibition Hall.

• Conducted recount of the Clerk and Recorder's election

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a contract with Rutherford Consulting for advising on the 2022 Clerk and Recorder/Auditor/Surveyor election recount. The contract is estimated at $4,300 plus travel expenses. Public comment will be taken on this and other matters.

• Contract 22-183 with Rutherford Consulting for election recount advising, estimated $4,300 plus travel
• Consultant to advise on recount starting November 28, 2022
• Public comment allowed on non-agenda items
• Meeting broadcast via Zoom with registration required

The Cascade County Commission approved a contract with Rutherford Consulting to provide election administrator advising for the 2022 Clerk and Recorder/Auditor/Surveyor election recount.

• Approved Contract 22-183 with Rutherford Consulting for election administrator advising (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including contract extensions, and will hold a public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance amendment aimed at controlling community decay from accumulated rubble, debris, junk, or refuse. The meeting also includes public comment periods and approval of minutes.

• 2nd reading of Ordinance 06-01D amending Ordinance 06-01C on debris and refuse control
• Contract 22-181: Extension for FY2021 State Homeland Security Program grant for Central Montana Mobile Command/Dispatch Center
• Contract 22-182: Supplemental agreement for Noxious Weed Trust Fund, Little Belt Creek Weed Management Area, allowing $4,266.89 to be spent by October 31, 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 9 and November 15, 2022

The Commission approved an ordinance to control community decay caused by the accumulation of rubble, debris, junk, or refuse, including updated enforcement procedures. Two routine contracts regarding a mobile command center and weed management were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 06-10D regarding community decay and enforcement (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-181 for FY2021 State Homeland Security Program grant extension (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-182 for Noxious Weed Trust Fund Project supplemental agreement (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 9 and November 15, 2022 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This agenda contains only a single item: the agenda documents for the November 22, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The Commission approved an amendment to Ordinance 06-01C to control community decay caused by the accumulation of rubble, debris, junk, or refuse. The board also approved two routine contracts via a consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 06-10D regarding community decay and enforcement procedures (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-181 for State Homeland Security Program Grant performance date extension (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-182 for Noxious Weed Trust Fund Project supplemental agreement (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 9 and November 15, 2022 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Canvas Board reviewed and accepted the final abstract of votes for the Federal General Election held on November 8, 2022. The abstract was signed by Commissioner James L. Larson, Clerk of Court Tina Henry, and Deputy Treasurer Denise Johnson.

• Accepted the full, true, and complete abstract of votes for the November 8, 2022 Federal General Election

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two special use permit applications (016-2022 and 017-2022) submitted by Higgins Enterprises LTD to allow duplexes on two parcels. The board will also review draft minutes from August 18, 2022, and consider a board member term application. No old business is listed.

• Special Use Permit #016-2022 and #017-2022 for duplexes by Higgins Enterprises LTD
• Parcels 2020176 and 2020177 in River Bend Estates Phase 2
• Septic permits for Lots 13 and 14 (Permit No. 159-22 and 160-22)
• Public hearing and board discussion on both applications
• Board member term application review

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session that includes a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amendment to control community decay from accumulated rubble, debris, junk, or refuse. The commission will also consider two consent agenda contracts: one extending the performance period for a homeland security grant and another extending the spending deadline for a noxious weed grant.

• Public hearing and 2nd reading of Ordinance 06-01D (amending 06-01C) on controlling rubble, debris, junk, or refuse
• Contract 22-181: Extends proof of performance date for FY2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant #21HS-CASCADE (Central Montana Mobil Command/Dispatch Center) to Sept 30, 2023
• Contract 22-182: Supplemental agreement for Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant MDA 2021-029 (Little Belt Creek Weed Management Area) to spend remaining $4,266.89 by Oct 31, 2023

The Commission held a work session including a second reading of an ordinance to control community decay caused by rubble, debris, junk, or refuse. The board also reviewed grant extensions for the State Homeland Security Program and the Noxious Weed Trust Fund.

• Accepted Proof of Performance Date Extension for FY2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant Award #21HS-CASCADE
• Accepted Noxious Weed Trust Fund Project Supplemental Agreement to allow spending of remaining $4,266.89 balance
• Conducted 2nd Reading of Ordinance 06-01D regarding control of community decay

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 22-76, which allocates second-round ARPA funds for water funding. The agenda includes the resolution and related documents for review and potential approval.

• Resolution 22-76: ARPA 2nd round water funding
• Special meeting at 3:00 P.M.

The Cascade County Commission approved Resolution 22-76. This action affirms the allocation of ARPA funds for selected Public Water System Projects.

• Approved Resolution 22-76 allocating $436,133.18 for Public Water System Projects (3-0)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to review a conservation easement application (CE #001-2022) submitted by Montana Land Reliance, and to discuss a board member term application. The agenda includes approval of the September 20, 2022 meeting minutes. No new business is listed.

• Conservation Easement CE #001-2022 by Montana Land Reliance
• Board member term application
• Draft meeting minutes for Sept. 20, 2022

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on November 9, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references attached documents; no specific action items are detailed.

The Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including road and bridge repairs. They also approved two zoning changes and an ordinance to control community decay caused by rubble and debris.

• Approved $696,206 contract with United Materials for road overlays in Simms (3-0)
• Approved $54,500 contract with Sletten Construction for Truly Bridge repairs (3-0)
• Approved $32,000 contract with United Materials for Fox Farm Road repairs (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel No. 2490500 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential 1 (3-0)
• Approved Maeder Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat and rezoning of lots 1 and 2 to Light Industrial (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 06-01C to control community decay from rubble, debris, junk, or refuse (3-0)
• Approved $65,250.76 Motorola Solutions contract for 911 Dispatch Center radio bases (3-0)
• Approved $236,720 MSU Extension Services Agreement for FY2023 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session and public hearings on rezoning requests, a zoning ordinance amendment, and several contracts, including road repairs and a $696,206 overlay for Simms. They will also consider selling a police vehicle and approving various interlocal agreements and purchases.

• Public hearing to rezone Parcel No. 2490500 from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential 1 (initiated by Levi & Panther Lee)
• Public hearing for Maeder Addition minor subdivision and rezoning 2 of 3 lots from SR-2 to I-1 (initiated by Michael Maeder)
• Contract 22-176: United Materials repairs to Fox Farm Road, $32,000 (reimbursed by contractor)
• Contract 22-177: Sletten Constructions repairs on Truly Bridge, $54,500
• Contract 22-179: United Materials overlay for Simms, $696,206

The Commission approved a series of consent agenda items including collective bargaining agreements and equipment purchases. The board also reviewed bids for road and bridge repairs and held public hearings on zoning amendments.

• Approved $52,829 JAG Program award division between County and City of Great Falls
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Montana Nurses’ Association
• Approved $65,250.76 purchase of eight All Band Consolettes for CCSO
• Approved $236,720 MSU Extension Services Agreement
• Approved $6,990 purchase of Kyocera system for Public Works
• Approved $32,000 bid from United Materials for Fox Farm Road repairs
• Approved $54,500 bid from Sletten Constructions for Truly Bridge repairs
• Approved $696,206 bid from United Materials for Simms overlay

Cascade County Commission

This is the agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on October 25, 2022, at 9:30 AM. The agenda includes references to two documents: the meeting agenda and agenda documents, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Commission denied a petition to create a Rural Special Improvement District for the maintenance of Independence Way, citing a lack of public interest. Other actions included approving several ARPA-funded contracts and the purchase of a road broom.

• Denied petition to create Rural Special Improvement District for Independence Way (3-0)
• Approved $71,550 purchase of a 2022 Superior Broom DT74J from RDO Equipment Company (3-0)
• Approved intent to sell 2016 police utility interceptor for $15,000 (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA fund agreement with CM Russell Museum (3-0)
• Approved $121,200 ARPA fund agreement with Cascade County Historical Society (3-0)
• Approved $88,045 ARPA fund agreement with Opportunities Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $15,800 ARPA contract with Corvinus Group for detention center terminal blocks (3-0)
• Approved $691,963.24 Treasury Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund award (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a special commission meeting to consider a contract with Master's Touch, LLC, referenced as contract 22-167. The agenda is sparse, containing only the meeting time and the contract document, with no other details provided.

• Contract 22-167 with Master's Touch, LLC

The commission approved a contract with The Master's Touch, LLC to print and mail Cascade County's property tax statements. The contract runs from signing to June 30, 2023. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

• Approved Contract 22-167 with The Master's Touch, LLC for printing and mailing property tax statements (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on a consent agenda and several contracts, including agreements for ARPA fund distribution, a road maintenance agreement with the Department of Defense, and a proposal to create a Rural Special Improvement District for the maintenance of Independence Way. The agenda also includes routine items like the treasurer's report and various interlocal agreements.

• Petition to create Rural Special Improvement District for maintenance of Independence Way, access road for 3 lots in Maeder Addition subdivision
• Contract 22-156: Department of Defense Operations and Maintenance Agreement for Defense Access Roads FY 2024, requiring Cascade County to maintain 34.11 miles of county roads
• Contract 22-158: $15,800 (ARPA funds) sales contract with Corvinus Group for terminal blocks at Cascade County Adult Detention Center
• Contract 22-162: $500,000 ARPA beneficiary agreement with CM Russell Museum
• Contract 22-164: $691,963.24 federal LATCF award for revenue sharing

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to review a conservation easement application (CE #001-2022) submitted by Montana Land Reliance. The board will hear a staff report and take public comments. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Conservation Easement CE #001-2022 submitted by Montana Land Reliance
• Staff report by Planning Director Charity Yonker
• Public comments on matters within the board's jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

This is the regular meeting agenda for the Cascade County Commission on October 11, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references attached documents, with no specific items detailed. It appears to be procedural, as no decisions or discussions are specified.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM on 10/11/2022
• Agenda documents referenced (10-11-2022 CM.PDF and 10-11-2022 AGENDA DOCS.PDF)

The Cascade County Commission approved a consent agenda and six individual contracts, including $386,845.68 for six 2023 Ford Interceptors and $286,000 for two motor graders. Multiple ARPA-funded beneficiary agreements were ratified, and a skid steer, pressure washer, and road striping contract were also approved. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ARPA agreements and detention center locks (3-0)
• Approved $59,975.01 for one skid steer from Tractor and Equipment Company (3-0)
• Approved $386,845.68 for six 2023 Ford Interceptors from Duval Ford, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $12,100 for Public Works parking lot repair with Ivers Concrete & Excavation (3-0)
• Approved $286,000 for two 2023 Caterpillar motor graders from Tractor and Equipment Company (3-0)
• Approved $9,738 for one Hotsy pressure washer from Hotsy WY-Mont (3-0)
• Approved $72,925 for striping 49.88 miles of county roads with HighMark Traffic Services (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural work session agenda with no specific items listed. The only document is the agenda PDF itself, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

The Cascade County Commission held a work session to review multiple consent agenda items, including appointments, road permits, and contracts. No final votes were taken; items were discussed for a future regular meeting. Key proposals included ratification of several ARPA fund beneficiary agreements totaling over $710,000 and purchases of vehicles and equipment.

• Reviewed appointment of Ned-Louise Jaggers to Dearborn Fire Fee Area (term expires 05/31/2025)
• Reviewed Contract 22-124: Permit for TDS Enterprises to repair Weigand Park Road (no cost to county)
• Reviewed Contract 22-134: Montana Fence gate replacement at MT ExpoPark ($6,780)
• Reviewed Contract 22-140: PREA auditing contract with NW Correctional Audits ($6,720)
• Reviewed ratification of six ARPA beneficiary agreements totaling $711,051.86
• Reviewed Contract 22-149: MOU with Glacier County for FICMMR program
• Reviewed proposals for skid steer ($59,975), six Ford Interceptors ($386,845), two motor graders ($286,000), pressure washer ($9,738), and road striping ($72,945)
• Moved Contract 22-150 for detention center door locks ($131,956, ARPA funds) to consent agenda

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes from July 6, 2022, and receive updates on COVID-19, governing body activities, family health, environmental health, prevention services, and administration. The agenda includes reviews of Annex H and Annex K, an update on the Omerta Cigar Lounge investigation, and an introduction of Pauline Conway, FNP. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting
• COVID-19 report by Abigail Hill
• Annex H and Annex K reviews by Colin Campbell
• Omerta Cigar Lounge investigation update by Wade Stout
• Introduction of Pauline Conway, FNP

The Cascade County Board of Health approved the minutes from its September 12, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the agenda consisted of informational reports and updates from staff, including the COVID-19 report, Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and an investigation update on Omerta Cigar Lounge. No other decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022 Board of Health meeting (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

This is the agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on October 4, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and a reference to supporting documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

The Cascade County Commission approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts for law enforcement services with the towns of Cascade and Belt, aging services agreements with senior centers, and other routine items. A separate motion approved a storage building lease application at 6209 2nd Ave. North, Great Falls, subject to permit conditions. Both votes were 2-0.

• Approved consent agenda items including interlocal law enforcement agreements with Town of Cascade ($62,468.76/year) and Town of Belt ($42,473.60/year) (2-0)
• Approved aging services contracts with six senior centers totaling $111,504 (2-0)
• Approved $1,492,203 DPHHS contract for Older Americans Act programming (2-0)
• Approved $1,400 EMPG grant with $700 county match (2-0)
• Approved eDiscovery software agreement with Pine Technologies, LLC at $15,200 initial cost (2-0)
• Approved $37,500 MDT Buckle Up Montana highway safety grant (2-0)
• Approved Contract 22-132 for two storage buildings (32 units) at 6209 2nd Ave. North, Great Falls, subject to permit conditions (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and resolutions, including interlocal agreements for law enforcement services with the towns of Cascade and Belt, and several service agreements for senior centers. The agenda is largely routine administrative approvals, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Contract 22-120: Interlocal agreement with Town of Cascade for law enforcement, $62,468.76 for FY2022/2023
• Contract 22-121: Interlocal agreement with Town of Belt for law enforcement, $62,473.60 for FY2022/2023
• Contract 22-122/Resolution 22-66: MT DPHHS Older Americans Act, SHIP & MIPPA programming
• Contract 22-124: Contract with Sudden Valley Landowners and TDS Enterprises LLC for Wiegand Road
• Contract 22-132: Application to add two storage buildings (35 units) at 6209 2nd Ave. North, Great Falls

The Cascade County Commission approved a consent agenda including interlocal agreements for law enforcement services with the towns of Cascade ($62,468.76/year) and Belt ($42,473.60/year), along with multiple contracts for aging services, a road agreement, and a CDBG grant amendment. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent items; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after 31 minutes.

• Approved Resolution 22-69 rescinding Stage 1 fire restrictions
• Approved Contract 22-120: law enforcement interlocal with Town of Cascade ($62,468.76/year)
• Approved Contract 22-121: law enforcement interlocal with Town of Belt ($42,473.60/year)
• Approved Contract 22-122: DPHHS Older Americans Act grant ($1,492,203)
• Approved Resolution 22-66: budget appropriation for DPHHS contract
• Approved Contract 22-124: Wiegand Road agreement with Sudden Valley Landowners and TDS Enterprises
• Approved multiple aging service center contracts (Belt, Monarch-Neihart, Sun River, Cascade, Centerville, Great Falls)
• Approved Contract 22-133: CDBG amendment extending Simms County Sewer District project deadline to March 30, 2024

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The agenda includes budget documents and a letter to citizens, indicating a focus on the county's spending plan for the upcoming year.

• Special meeting on FY 23 budget
• Budget agenda documents and handout
• Letter to citizens regarding FY 2023 budget

The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved a $94,966,207 budget for Fiscal Year 2023 via Resolution 22-64. They also approved Resolution 22-62 establishing elected officials' salaries with retroactive pay effective July 1, 2022, Resolution 22-63 for rural lighting district assessments, and Resolution 22-65 setting tax mill levies. All motions passed 3-0. The public hearing on the budget drew no proponents, opponents, or written testimony.

• Approved Resolution 22-64 adopting the FY2023 budget of $94,966,207 (3-0).
• Approved Resolution 22-62 establishing elected officials' salary schedule with retroactive pay effective July 1, 2022 (3-0).
• Approved Resolution 22-63 levying rural lighting district assessments for FY2022/2023 (3-0).
• Approved Resolution 22-65 setting county tax mill levies for FY2022/2023 (3-0).

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to close the FY2023 budget hearing and vote on four resolutions: establishing elected officials' salaries, rural lighting district assessments, adopting the FY2022/2023 budget, and setting tax mill levies. The proposed budget totals approximately $94.96 million in expenditures, a 22.1% increase over the amended FY2022 budget, with significant one-time ARPA funding. Public comment is limited to seven minutes per person.

• Resolution 22-62: Elected officials' salaries for FY2022/2023
• Resolution 22-63: Rural lighting districts assessments for FY2022/2023
• Resolution 22-64: Adopting FY2022/2023 budget of $94,966,207
• Resolution 22-65: Setting Cascade County tax mill levies for FY2022/2023
• Budget includes $5,727,641 for 16 water/sewer ARPA projects and $2.6M for Armington Bridge replacement

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold public hearings and take action on two items: a zoning change application (ZC #2022-002) submitted by Levi & Panther Lee, and the Maeder Addition minor subdivision preliminary plat application with a rezone. The board will also review draft minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Zoning change application ZC #2022-002 by Levi & Panther Lee
• Maeder Addition minor subdivision preliminary plat and rezone
• Public hearings for both zoning and subdivision items
• Draft minutes for Aug 16, 2022 meeting

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the approval of meeting minutes and agenda documents. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Commission meeting at 9:30 AM
• Agenda documents for 9-13-2022

The commission approved Resolution 22-61, allocating $1,787,464 in HB 632 minimum allocation grant funds for four water and sewer projects. They also approved $143,592 in additional ARPA funds for Expo Park repairs and a county phone system upgrade, and conditionally approved the Big Bend Ranch No. 16 major subdivision preliminary plat with two variances. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 22-61 allocating $1,787,464 in HB 632 water/sewer grant funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-59 allocating $143,592 in ARPA funds for Expo Park woodpecker damage ($34,210) and county phone system ($109,382) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-58 allocating 85% of Secure Rural Schools funding to Title I and 15% to Title III (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-116 for $10,230 in ARPA funds to convert 245 emergency nightlight fixtures to LED at Adult Detention Center (3-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Big Bend Ranch No. 16 Major Subdivision with two variances and 29 conditions (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 18 routine contracts and minutes (3-0)
• Approved invoices and accounts payable totaling $4,012,996.40 (3-0)
• Opened public hearing for FY2023 budget, continuing through September 20, 2022

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health meets to approve minutes, receive reports on COVID-19, environmental health, prevention services, and administration, and address a septic variance request and a complaint about Omerta Cigar Lounge. The agenda includes routine reports and action items, with public comment permitted.

• Approve minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting
• COVID-19 Report
• Septic Variance Request – Conner
• 2022 Strategic Action Plan (Performance Management) Report
• Omerta Cigar Lounge Complaint

The Board of Health approved minutes from July 5, 2022, and a septic variance request for Conner. They also directed the health officer to investigate a complaint against Omerta Cigar Lounge and review prior complaints dating to 2016, with a report due by year-end. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July 5, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance request for Conner (unanimous)
• Directed health officer to investigate Omerta Cigar Lounge complaint and review prior complaints from 2016 (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to approve August minutes and finances, elect officers, and discuss board membership updates. They will also review the strategic plan, website, and budget options, along with reports from various committees.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Board membership updates: Benefis, Alluvion, Provider, Sheriff's Office
• Budget Option #3 discussion
• Strategic Plan work in progress
• Public comment period (3-5 minutes per speaker)

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council did not hold its scheduled September 12, 2022 meeting because only four members attended, and one had not yet been voted onto the council, leaving fewer than the required number. No decisions were made. It was noted that the Zoom link was not operational for some members, which will be addressed before the next meeting.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda of contracts and resolutions, plus a preliminary plat for a major subdivision with variance requests. They will also open the Fiscal Year 2023 budget hearings, which will continue through September 20. The agenda includes several ARPA-funded projects and agreements.

• Resolution 22-60: interpreting subdivision regulations on removing sanitary restrictions
• Contract 22-111: $1,000,000 ARPA funds for Agritech Park Land Acquisition
• Contract 22-113: $110,644 total for ExpoPark metal siding (ARPA funds)
• Resolution 22-59: ARPA allocations for ExpoPark woodpecker damage ($34,210) and phone system ($109,382)
• Preliminary plat for Big Bend Ranch No. 106 Major Subdivision with 2 variance requests

The Cascade County Commission approved a consent agenda including contracts and resolutions, notably allocating $34,210 in ARPA funds for woodpecker damage repairs at MT ExpoPark and $109,382 for a county phone system upgrade, plus a $1,000,000 ARPA award for Agritech Park land acquisition. A contract with C's Painting for $7,555 to repaint the Front Race Office & Jockeys' Building was also approved. The meeting was a work session with no public hearings or major policy decisions beyond the consent items.

• Approved Resolution 22-59 allocating $34,210 ARPA funds for ExpoPark woodpecker damage repairs
• Approved Resolution 22-59 allocating $109,382 ARPA funds for county phone system upgrade
• Approved Contract 22-111 ratifying $1,000,000 ARPA award to Great Falls Development for Agritech Park land acquisition
• Approved Contract 22-66 with C's Painting for $7,555 repainting of Front Race Office & Jockeys' Building
• Approved Contract 22-110 ratifying $30,000 ARPA award to Big River Ruckus Committee
• Approved Contract 22-113 affirming increased costs to $110,644 for ExpoPark metal siding
• Approved Contract 22-117 accepting $198,250.08 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Approved Contract 22-104 collective bargaining agreement with Health Department Local #7772

Cascade County Commission

This is the agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on August 23, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda lists only the meeting agenda item and associated documents, with no specific decisions or discussion topics detailed. It appears to be a procedural placeholder for the regular meeting.

• 9:30 a.m. meeting on 8/23/2022
• Agenda documents referenced (8-23-2022 CM.PDF, 8-23-2022 AGENDA DOCS 1.PDF)

The Cascade County Commission approved a tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining LLC's Renewable Fuel Conversion Project at 1900 10th Street NE, Great Falls. The commission also rezoned a lot for the Erpelding Minor Subdivision, approved the subdivision's final plat, and authorized $70,281.36 in tax increment funding for Manchester Exit Industrial Park infrastructure repairs. A four-year, $2,044,261.84 contract with Turn+Key Health LLC for inmate medical services at the detention center was approved.

• Approved Resolution 22-55: tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining LLC's Renewable Fuel Conversion Project (3-0).
• Approved Resolution 22-53: zoning map amendment rezoning Lot 3 of Erpelding Minor Subdivision to Open Space District (3-0).
• Approved Final Plat of Erpelding Minor Subdivision subject to 14 conditions (3-0).
• Approved Resolution 22-56: use of $70,281.36 in tax increment funding for Manchester Exit Industrial Park infrastructure (3-0).
• Approved Contract 22-101: $17,000 for TD&H Engineering services for Truly Bridge repairs (3-0).
• Approved Contract 22-103: four-year, $2,044,261.84 contract with Turn+Key Health LLC for inmate medical services (3-0).
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks (3-0).
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and lease agreement with Great Falls Food Bank for Meals on Wheels (3-0).

Cascade County Commission

This is a special commission meeting with an agenda consisting only of procedural items and linked documents. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Special commission meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 8/19/2022
• Agenda documents referenced: 8-19-2022 SM.PDF and 8-19-2022 UPDATED AGENDA PACKET.PDF

The Cascade County Commission held a public hearing and then voted 3-0 to approve Resolution 22-57, a resolution for a Public Safety Mill Levy, and to submit the levy to a vote of the public. The motion was made by Commissioner Ryan and carried unanimously. No opponents spoke during the hearing.

• Approved Resolution 22-57 for a Public Safety Mill Levy (3-0)
• Submitted the levy to a vote of the public

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on Special Use Permit Application #014-2022, submitted by WVH Enterprises, LLC, for a large contractor yard. The meeting includes approval of July minutes, but no old business or board matters are listed. The board will discuss the staff report and findings of fact before taking action.

• Special Use Permit #014-2022 for a large contractor yard by WVH Enterprises, LLC
• Public hearing on the permit application
• Staff report presented by Planner Raina Leavens
• Board discussion and action on the permit

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning the Erpelding Minor Subdivision and approving a tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel project. They will also consider final plat approval for the subdivision, authorize use of tax increment funds for Manchester Exit Industrial Park infrastructure, and award contracts for bridge repairs and inmate medical services.

• Public hearing on Resolution #22-53 to rezone proposed Lot 3 of Erpelding Minor Subdivision
• Final plat approval for Erpelding Minor Subdivision
• Resolution #22-55 approving tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel conversion project at 1900 10th Street NE, Great Falls
• Resolution #22-56 authorizing $70,281.36 in tax increment funds for Manchester Exit Industrial Park infrastructure
• Contract 22-101: $17,000 for Truly Bridge repairs; Contract 22-103: $2,044,261.84 first-year cost for inmate medical services

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved several items including a tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel project, a $17,000 contract for Truly Bridge repairs, and a 4-year inmate medical services contract with Turn+Key Health. The meeting also included a public hearing and final approval for the Erpelding Minor Subdivision rezoning and plat.

• Approved Final Resolution #22-53 rezoning proposed Lot 3 of Erpelding Minor Subdivision
• Approved Final Plat for Erpelding Minor Subdivision
• Approved Resolution #22-55 granting tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel conversion project
• Approved Resolution #22-56 authorizing use of $70,281.36 in Tax Increment funding for Manchester Exit Industrial Park infrastructure
• Approved Contract 22-101 with TD&H Engineering for Truly Bridge repairs at $17,000
• Approved Contract 22-103 with Turn+Key Health for inmate medical services at $2,044,261.84 for first year of 4-year term

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request and preliminary plat application for the Big Bend Ranch No. 16 major subdivision. The variance seeks to exceed the 1000-foot road length standard and to allow two access approaches. The board will discuss and take action on the staff report and findings of fact.

• Variance from CCSR Section 10-4 (max road length 1000 feet)
• Variance from CCSR Section 10-15(F)(1) (two access approaches)
• Preliminary plat for Big Bend Ranch No. 16 major subdivision
• Public hearing on the variance and plat

Cascade County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Cascade County Commission scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on August 11, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural references to documents, with no listed action items, decisions, or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be administrative in nature, with substantive details absent from the agenda text.

• Special meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on 8-11-2022
• Agenda references document '1-2022 SM.PDF'
• Agenda references '8-11-2022 AGENDA DOCS.PDF'

The Cascade County Commission voted 3-0 to approve Resolution 22-54, rescinding Resolution 22-50, which had previously approved a tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining LLC's Renewable Fuel Conversion Project at 1900 10th Street NE, Great Falls. The motion was made by Commissioner Larson and carried unanimously. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 22-54 rescinding tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining LLC (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists a single 9:30 a.m. commission meeting on August 9, 2022, with two attached PDF documents, but provides no details on any decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 8-9-2022
• Two supporting documents referenced: 8-9-2022 CM.PDF and 8-9-2022 AGENDA DOC.PDF

The Cascade County Commission approved three contracts: a $49,964 fire pump controller replacement at the Adult Detention Center, a 20-year FBI lease renewal for the Flying J radio repeater site at $3,500 annually, and a preliminary engineering agreement with BNSF for the Armington Bridge Project. All motions passed 3-0. The consent agenda, including Stage 1 fire restrictions and a health department MOU, was also approved.

• Approved Contract 22-97 with Alert Services Inc. for fire pump controller replacement at Adult Detention Center, $49,964 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-98 with FBI for 20-year lease renewal at Flying J Radio Repeater Site, $3,500/year (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-99 with BNSF Railway for preliminary engineering services for Armington Bridge Project (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 22-52 (Stage 1 Fire Restrictions) and Contract 22-100 (MOU with 341st Missile Wing) (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a floodplain variance request for the Mackenstadt property. The agenda includes engineering certifications and documents from a prior meeting, indicating the commission will review technical materials before deciding on the request.

• Floodplain variance request for Mackenstadt
• Review of engineering certifications
• Documents from July 26, 2022, commission meeting

The Cascade County Commission approved a floodplain variance for a residential structure at 76 Eaton Avenue, Great Falls, allowing enclosure below base flood elevation with conditions. The motion carried 3-0. The variance had been tabled at the July 27 meeting.

• Approved floodplain variance #2022-013 for 76 Eaton Avenue with conditions (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review a consent agenda and four specific contracts. The items include a disaster preparedness agreement with the 341st Missile Wing, a fire pump replacement for the Adult Detention Center, a 20-year lease renewal with the FBI, and engineering services for the Armington Bridge Project.

• Contract 22-100: MOU with 341st Missile Wing for disaster preparedness and POD designation
• Contract 22-97: $49,964.00 with Alert Services Inc. for Adult Detention Center fire pump controller
• Contract 22-98: 20-year lease renewal with FBI for radio repeater site at $3,500 annually
• Contract 22-99: Preliminary Engineering Service Agreement with BNSF Railway for Armington Bridge Project

The Cascade County Commission approved a consent agenda containing four contracts, including a MOU with the 341st Missile Wing for disaster preparedness, a fire pump controller replacement at the Adult Detention Center, a 20-year FBI lease for a radio repeater site, and a preliminary engineering service agreement for the Armington Bridge Project. No public members were present, and Commissioner Don Ryan was excused.

• Approved MOU with 341st Missile Wing for disaster preparedness (consent agenda)
• Approved $49,964 contract with Alert Services Inc. for fire pump controller replacement at Adult Detention Center (consent agenda)
• Approved 20-year FBI lease for Flying J radio repeater site at $3,500/year (consent agenda)
• Approved preliminary engineering service agreement with BNSF Railway for Armington Bridge Project (consent agenda)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to approve June minutes and June/July finances, discuss board membership, and hear updates on the strategic plan, website, and various mental health programs. Public comment is limited to 3-5 minutes per speaker.

• Finance report for June/July 2022
• Board membership discussion involving Benefis, Alluvion, Provider, and Legal
• Strategic plan update (work in progress)
• Reports from North Central MT Crisis Intervention Collaborative, Mobile Response Team, MH Court, Suicide Prevention Committee, CSAA, MT Peer Network, BHAC, Healthy Lives/Vibrant Futures, NAMI, and NCILS/Library/Provider Project

The council approved June minutes and reported no financial changes, with a balance of $10,451.67. Members discussed spending priorities, identifying mini-grants as the top priority, followed by website/Facebook, training, marketing, and travel. No formal votes were taken on these priorities; the chair will assign amounts and email options. The council also discussed filling open positions and electing officers, but no decisions were made.

• Approved June minutes
• Identified mini-grants as top spending priority (discussion)
• Identified website/Facebook as second priority (discussion)
• Discussed funding training, marketing, and travel (discussion)
• Discussed filling open council positions (no action)
• Discussed electing officers (no action)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution of intent to implement a public safety mill levy. The agenda includes the resolution and supporting documents, with a revised version also provided. This is a decision item, not just discussion.

• Resolution of intent to implement a public safety mill levy
• Special meeting agenda documents and revised agenda documents

The Cascade County Commission approved Resolution 22-51, a resolution of intent to implement a Public Safety Mill Levy and submit it to a public vote. The motion carried 3-0. The resolution was presented by Josh Racki, with comments from commissioners, Sheriff Slaughter, and members of the public.

• Approved Resolution 22-51: Resolution of Intent to implement a Public Safety Mill Levy and submit the Levy to a vote of the public (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider several agenda items, including a variance request, a storage-related matter, and items related to the State Fair. The agenda includes consent documents and multiple attached PDFs for review.

• Mackenstadt variance request
• Storage item (J. Sollid)
• Mountain View item
• State Fair items (5-10)

The Cascade County Commission approved multiple contracts for Montana State Fair entertainment, including a $451,000 agreement with Romeo Entertainment Group for six concerts, and approved a tax benefit resolution for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel conversion project. A floodplain variance request at 76 Eaton Avenue was tabled until August 4, 2022. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved $451,000 Romeo Entertainment Group contract for six State Fair concerts (2-0)
• Approved tax benefit Resolution 22-50 for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel project (2-0)
• Tabled floodplain variance #2022-013 at 76 Eaton Avenue until August 4, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved storage facility application for 466 units on parcel #2049500 (2-0)
• Approved final plat for Mountain View Estates North Phase II subdivision (2-0)
• Approved $13,500 Kelly McDonald Band contract for State Fair grounds entertainment (2-0)
• Approved $25,000 Robocars entertainment contract for State Fair (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks (2-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on four special use permit applications: outdoor entertainment for Sparkettes, second dwellings for the O'Loughlins and for Gibson & Jewett, and a gravel pit for Cascade County Public Works. The board will also review an updated fee schedule for the Planning & GIS Department. The meeting includes approval of the June 16, 2022 draft minutes.

• Special Use Permit #010-2022: Sparkettes outdoor entertainment
• Special Use Permit #011-2022: O'Loughlin second dwelling
• Special Use Permit #012-2022: Cascade County Public Works gravel pit
• Special Use Permit #013-2022: Gibson & Jewett second dwelling
• Updated Cascade County Planning & GIS Department fee schedule

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to review the treasurer's report, consent agenda, and several contracts, including agreements for the Foster Grandparent Program and State Fair entertainment. A public hearing is scheduled for a resolution approving a tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel conversion project. Another public hearing will address a floodplain variance.

• Resolution #22-50: Tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining's renewable fuel conversion project at 1900 10th Street NE, Great Falls
• Contract 22-89: Foster Grandparent Program amendment, total $206,603 (federal $151,802, local $54,801)
• Contracts 22-91 to 22-96: State Fair entertainment totaling $519,300 (including Romeo Entertainment at $451,000)
• Contract 22-87: Immunization data sharing agreement with MT DPHHS
• Floodplain Variance #2022-013 for Greg & Elizabeth Mackenstadt

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on July 20, 2022, and approved a tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining LLC's renewable fuel conversion project. They also held public hearings on a storage facility lease application and a floodplain variance, and approved the final plat for Mountain View Estates North Phase II. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved Resolution #22-50 tax benefit for Calumet Montana Refining LLC renewable fuel conversion project
• Approved Contract 22-86 storage facility lease application for Jessica Sollid (Parcel #2049500, Greer Tracts)
• Approved Floodplain Variance #2022-013 for Greg and Elizabeth Mackenstadt
• Approved final plat for Mountain View Estates North Phase II

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to approve draft minutes, review an updated fee schedule for the Planning & GIS Department, and discuss land use training materials. No new business is on the agenda, and the meeting is largely procedural.

• Review of updated Cascade County Planning & GIS Department Fee Schedule
• Discussion of MACo Land Use Training material from June 2022
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from May 17, 2022

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider several administrative action requests, including an ARPA allocation, a fee schedule update, a minor subdivision for Glenwood, and other items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or public hearings listed.

• ARPA allocation
• Fee schedule update
• Glenwood 1 minor subdivision
• Erpelding CY action request
• Edwards KA action request

The commission approved Resolution 22-49, allocating $13,347,995.46 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, and approved several contracts and agreements, including a $130,209 juvenile detention grant. A zoning change for the Erpelding Minor Subdivision was approved, and a new fee schedule for the Planning and GIS departments was adopted. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution 22-49 allocating $13,347,995.46 in ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-75 for Four Corners Self Storage facility (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-45 rezoning Erpelding Minor Subdivision Lot 3 to Open Space District (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-46 changing Planning & GIS fee schedule (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Glenwood 1 Minor Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and grants (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider consent agenda items including contracts and resolutions, hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a planning department fee schedule change, and discuss ARPA applications. The consent agenda includes a $130,209 juvenile detention grant, weed control agreements, and several health department contracts.

• Resolution 22-47: Prosecutorial assistance in State of Montana vs. Carrie Ann Pigman aka Carrie Allen
• Resolution 22-48: Prosecutorial assistance in State of Montana vs. Cody Jennings
• Contract 22-79: $130,209 Juvenile Detention Grant from Montana Board of Crime Control
• Public Hearing: Rezone proposed Lot 3 of Erpelding Minor Subdivision (initiated by Ron & Cindy Erpelding)
• Public Hearing: Cascade County Planning Department Fee Schedule change

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on July 6, 2022, covering consent agenda items and several agenda items. No final votes were taken; the session was for discussion and public hearing. Agenda items included a building lease application, a rezoning resolution for the Erpelding Minor Subdivision, a planning department fee schedule change, final plat approval for Glenwood 1 Minor Subdivision, and ARPA applications discussion.

• Consent agenda items presented (no vote taken): resolutions 22-47 and 22-48 for prosecutorial assistance, contracts 22-79 through 22-85, and CCHD contracts 22-78, 22-80, 22-81, 22-83
• Agenda Item #1: Building lease application by Kyle Edwards, Four Corners Self Storage, LLC discussed (no action)
• Agenda Item #2: Public hearing on Resolution 22-45 to rezone proposed Lot 3 of Erpelding Minor Subdivision held (no action)
• Agenda Item #3: Public hearing on Resolution 22-46 for Planning Department fee schedule change held (no action)
• Agenda Item #4: Final plat approval for Glenwood 1 Minor Subdivision discussed (no action)
• Agenda Item #5: ARPA applications discussion held (no action)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to approve the June 1, 2022 minutes and receive updates from staff on COVID-19, governing body changes, family health, oral health, environmental health, the Superfund site, prevention services, and administration. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from June 1, 2022 meeting
• COVID-19 Report by Abigail Hill
• Superfund Site Report by Sandy Johnson
• Environmental Health Report by Sandy Johnson
• Public comment on matters within Board jurisdiction (MCA 50-2-116)

The Board of Health met on July 6, 2022, and approved the minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting. All other agenda items were informational reports with no formal decisions made.

• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 BOH meeting (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

This agenda announces that the July 4, 2022 meeting of the Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is cancelled due to the holiday, per a decision made at the June meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2022, from 1:00-2:30 PM via Zoom. The agenda also includes standard public comment procedures for future meetings.

• July 4, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 1, 2022, 1:00-2:30 PM via Zoom
• Public comment period of 3-5 minutes per speaker, per MCA 2-3-103(1)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to adopt an interim operating budget for fiscal year 2023, effective July 1. The agenda includes a resolution (22-44) and supporting budget documents for approval.

• Adoption of Resolution 22-44 for the FY 2023 interim operating budget
• Interim budget effective July 1, 2022

The commission approved Resolution 22-44, adopting a tentative interim operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 in the amount of $70,840,915, effective July 1, 2022. The motion carried 3-0. Public comment was received from Devereaux Biddick, who presented a letter to the commission.

• Approved Resolution 22-44 adopting tentative interim operating budget for FY2023 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on June 21, 2022, at 9:30 AM. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two PDF documents (the meeting minutes and agenda documents) but provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM on 6-21-2022
• Reference to 6-21-2022 CM1.PDF (meeting minutes)
• Reference to 6-21-2022 AGENDA DOCS.PDF (agenda documents)

The Cascade County Commission approved tax benefits for remodeling the former Greystone Inn and a property at 3010 15th Avenue South, and approved resolutions to put 3% local-option medical and non-medical marijuana excise taxes on the ballot. It also approved a $74,633.31 tax cancellation list, rejected one version of a health department agreement amendment and approved another, and approved routine contracts and consent agenda items.

• Approved Resolution 22-37 tax benefit for Starry Night Hospitality LLC (Greystone Inn) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-38 tax benefit for CMSC LLC property at 3010 15th Ave S (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-36 cancelling $74,633.31 in delinquent taxes (3-0)
• Disapproved Contract 22-74 Option A (City-proposed health dept agreement amendment) (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-74 Option B (County-proposed amendment) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-39 to place 3% medical marijuana excise tax on ballot (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-40 to place 3% non-medical marijuana excise tax on ballot (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and budget appropriations (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission canvassed the June 7, 2022 Federal Primary Election, accepting the final vote tabulations as full, true, and complete. The election saw 18,348 total votes cast, representing 38% of voters. The canvass board signed the abstract of votes, certifying the results.

• Certified June 7 primary election results (unanimous)
• Accepted final vote tabulations including absentee and write-in ballots

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two special use permit applications and one appeal. The items include a request for a second dwelling by Tower Rock LLC and an agricultural processing facility by Friesen Nutrition, Inc. Additionally, the board will hear an appeal regarding a denied permit for a marijuana business.

• Special Use Permit #008-2022: Tower Rock LLC application for a second dwelling
• Special Use Permit #009-2022: Friesen Nutrition, Inc. application for an agricultural processing/blending facility
• Appeal #2022-001: Great Northern Naturals appeal of a denied permit and cease and desist order for a marijuana business

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is reviewing several contracts, budget appropriations, and resolutions. Key items include public hearings for commercial tax benefits and presenting marijuana excise tax questions to voters.

• Public hearing for tax benefits regarding Starry Night Hospitality, LLC at 621 Central Avenue
• Public hearing for tax benefits regarding CMSC, LLC at 3010 15th Avenue South
• Resolution to cancel $74,633.31 in real estate and personal property tax deficiencies
• Proposal of a 3% local-option medical marijuana excise tax to voters
• Proposal of a 3% local-option non-medical marijuana excise tax to voters

The Cascade County Commission held a work session, hearing public comment on tax benefits for two commercial properties and discussing resolutions to place 3% local-option marijuana excise taxes on the ballot. No formal votes were taken; the consent agenda and resolutions were presented for future action. Public comments were heard from residents concerned about the Mount Royal subdivision.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Heard public comment on tax benefits for Starry Night Hospitality and CMSC, LLC properties
• Discussed Resolution 22-39 for 3% medical marijuana excise tax ballot question
• Discussed Resolution 22-40 for 3% non-medical marijuana excise tax ballot question
• Heard public concerns about Mount Royal subdivision from four residents

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting to review the Touro agenda and associated documents. The provided agenda text contains no specific details regarding the topics of discussion or decisions made.

The commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved Resolution 22-35, granting host approval for the issuance of Touro College and University System Obligated Group Revenue Bonds Series 2022A. No opponents or informational witnesses spoke. Public comment was also heard on election voting machines.

• Approved Resolution 22-35 for Touro College bond issuance (3-0)
• Waived reading of public notice without objection
• Closed public hearing with no opponents or informational witnesses

Cascade County Commission

The agenda contains only a notice for the Compensation Board meeting at 10:00 a.m. No specific items or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The Cascade County Compensation Board voted 10-0 to approve a 4.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for fiscal year 2023-2024, covering county employees including deputies and non-union staff. The decision followed discussion of budget projections, collective bargaining costs, and health premium increases. The motion was initially proposed at 3% but revised to 4.5% before passing unanimously.

• Approved 4.5% COLA for FY 2023-2024 (10-0)
• Ted Lewis selected as meeting chair (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved

Cascade County Commission

The agenda contains preliminary staff reports and documents regarding the Erpelding minor preliminary plat and Glenwood 1. The provided text does not list specific decisions or motions to be taken.

• Erpelding minor preliminary plat review
• Glenwood 1 staff report

The Cascade County Commission approved two preliminary subdivision plats: Erpelding Minor and Glenwood 1 Minor, both with conditions. The Erpelding plat includes an added condition requiring a rezone process for lot 3 prior to final plat approval. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Erpelding Minor preliminary subdivision plat with conditions 1-13 plus condition 14 (rezone lot 3 to Open Space prior to final plat) (3-0)
• Approved Glenwood 1 Minor preliminary subdivision plat subject to 7 conditions (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved minutes for May 13, May 24, and June 1, 2022, and routine contracts (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to approve May minutes and finances, hear a presentation on the NCILS/Library Project, and consider acting as an advisory board to it. The council will also review survey results for meeting date/time preferences and receive updates from various mental health committees and programs. Public comment is open for any mental health issue, though the board cannot act on items raised during that period.

• Presentation and possible advisory role for NCILS/Library Project
• Approval of May 2022 minutes and finance report
• Survey results for meeting date/time
• Mini-grant form provided to Commissioner Ryan
• Updates from Mobile Response Team, MH Court, Suicide Prevention Committee, and other groups

The council reached consensus to act as the advisory board for the Community Outreach Project with NCILS, the Public Library, Alluvion, and the Center for Mental Health, pending final approval once the agreement is finalized. They also approved the May minutes and finance report, and discussed the mini-grant form approved by the Commission, with distribution planned for July and an August return date.

• Consensus to serve as advisory board for Community Outreach Project (final approval pending agreement finalization)
• Approved May 2022 minutes and finance report (motion by Ginny, seconded by Randy)
• No change to meeting date/time based on survey results
• Commission approved mini-grant form; distribution timeline set for July applications and August returns

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss two preliminary minor subdivision plats and consider several consent agenda items, including budget adjustments and contracts for senior services. The consent agenda includes a budget appropriation for a volunteer fire assistance grant, a memorandum of understanding for Senior Medicare Patrol services, and United Way donation awards for Meals on Wheels and Foster Grandparent programs.

• Resolution 22-34: Budget appropriation of $2,982 for Cascade County Volunteer Fire Assistance DNRC Grant Program
• Contract 22-64: MOU with Missoula Aging Services for Senior Medicare Patrol services, up to $10,000
• Contract 22-65: United Way awards for Meals on Wheels ($20,400) and Foster Grandparent Program ($8,000)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat Erpelding Minor, Section 33, T20N R3E
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat Glenwood 1 Minor, Section 24, T20N R4E

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, reviewing two preliminary subdivision plats (Erpelding Minor and Glenwood 1 Minor) and consent agenda items including a budget appropriation and two aging services contracts. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session; it was informational only.

• Reviewed preliminary plat for Erpelding Minor subdivision (no action)
• Reviewed preliminary plat for Glenwood 1 Minor subdivision (no action)
• Discussed Resolution 22-34 budget appropriation for Volunteer Fire Assistance (no vote)
• Discussed Contract 22-64 with Missoula Aging Services for Senior Medicare Patrol (no vote)
• Discussed Contract 22-65 United Way donations for Meals on Wheels and Foster Grandparent (no vote)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates from staff on COVID-19, governing body matters, family health, environmental health, the Superfund site, prevention services, and administration. Public comment is also scheduled. The agenda is largely routine reporting with no major decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from May 4, 2022 meeting
• COVID-19 report by Abigail Hill
• Superfund Site Report by Sandy Johnson
• Environmental Health Report by Sandy Johnson
• Public comment on matters within Board of Health jurisdiction

The Board of Health met and approved the minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting. All other agenda items were informational reports with no formal votes or decisions.

• Approved May 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

This is the agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on May 24, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda itself contains only the meeting time and references to two attached PDF documents, with no specific items listed. As a result, the substantive topics to be discussed or decided are not identifiable from the agenda text alone.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 5-24-2022
• Reference to document '5-24-2022 CM.PDF'
• Reference to document '5-24-2022 AGENDA DOCS.PDF'

The Cascade County Commission approved the DUI Task Force Annual Plan for 2022-2023, a resolution calling a public hearing for Touro College revenue bonds, and a 310 permit for a Sun River boat dock with modifications. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved purchase orders and payroll totaling over $2 million (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board reappointments and contracts (2-0)
• Approved Contract 22-59 DUI Task Force Annual Plan 2022-2023 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-33 calling public hearing for Touro College bonds (2-0)
• Approved Contract 22-62 310 permit for Sun River boat dock with modifications (2-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on three special use permit applications: two for second dwellings (Keaster Construction, Hugh Jacoby) and one for a quarry (Missouri River Trucking & Excavating). The board will also approve April minutes and discuss a MACo land use training.

• Special Use Permit #005-2022: second dwelling, Keaster Construction
• Special Use Permit #006-2022: quarry, Missouri River Trucking & Excavating, Inc.
• Special Use Permit #007-2022: second dwelling, Hugh Jacoby
• Draft minutes for April 21, 2022
• MACo Board/Land Use Training, June 17, 2022

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on a consent agenda that includes board appointments, a budget appropriation, and several contracts. Items include a $2,229 budget increase for the Predatory Animal Control program, a contract for road mix, and a DUI Task Force plan. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Resolution 22-32: $2,229 budget appropriation for Predatory Animal Control-Cattle Program (Fund 2150)
• Contract 22-60: Designates alcohol tax funds for chemical dependency services (Gateway Community Services 75%, Alliance for Youth 25%)
• Contract 22-61: Shumaker Trucking & Excavating to supply one-inch crushed top surface road mix at $6.89/ton
• Contract 22-62: 310 Permit Application CA-16-22 for Ryan Johnson, Sun River Boat Dock
• Contract 22-59: Cascade County DUI Task Force Annual Plan 2022-2023

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom with no substantive decisions made; all items were on the consent agenda for a future meeting. Public comment was heard from residents regarding the Mount Royal subdivision, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Consent agenda items listed for future approval, including board appointments and contracts
• Public comment heard from Greg Hilpert, Sheila Hilpert, and Marilyn Iverson on Mount Royal subdivision

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold public hearings and take action on two preliminary plat applications: Glenwood 1 Minor Subdivision, which seeks removal of an agricultural covenant, and Erpelding Minor Subdivision, which includes a rezone of Lot 3 from SR-1 to OS district. The board will also discuss a MACo Board/Land Use Training event scheduled for June 17, 2022.

• Glenwood 1 Minor Subdivision: removal of agricultural covenant
• Erpelding Minor Subdivision: preliminary plat and rezone of Lot 3 from SR-1 to OS
• Public hearings for both subdivision applications
• MACo Board/Land Use Training on June 17, 2022, RSVP by June 10

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission approved several contracts and appointments, including a $225,909 body-worn camera system from WatchGuard/Motorola, a $67,000 culvert improvement project, and a $69,688 HVAC service agreement. They also approved a consent agenda with routine items and appointed James Jaggers to the Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area.

• Approved Contract 22-56 for WatchGuard/Motorola body-worn cameras, $225,909 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-55 for culvert improvements at 21st St NE and Montana Ave NE, $67,000 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-58 for Johnson Controls HVAC service, $69,688 over 3 years (3-0)
• Approved three storage buildings on Parcel #2021125, Manchester Exit Industrial Park, with conditions (3-0)
• Appointed James Jaggers to Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area, term to 05/31/2023 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 22-29, 22-30, 22-31 and contracts 22-49 through 22-54 (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, reviewing consent agenda items including appointments, budget resolutions, and contracts. No formal votes were taken; items were moved to the upcoming meeting for action. The session was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Moved Dearborn Fire Service Area Board appointment of James Jaggers to upcoming meeting agenda
• Reviewed Resolution 22-29: $23,140 budget appropriation for Homeland Security Grant Fund
• Reviewed Resolution 22-30: appointment of special prosecutors in State v. Zachary Konopka
• Reviewed Resolution 22-31: $251,588 budget appropriation for BaRSAA program
• Reviewed Contract 22-49: $70,000/year for JDC teacher with Great Falls Public Schools
• Reviewed five noxious weed grant contracts totaling $121,202
• Reviewed Contract 22-55: $67,000 culvert improvements in Black Eagle
• Reviewed Contract 22-56: $225,909 for body worn cameras

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the April 6, 2022, meeting minutes and receive various departmental reports. Discussion items include updates on COVID-19, the health officer hiring process, and environmental health.

• Septic variance request – St. Claire
• Health Officer hiring process update
• COVID-19 report
• Environmental Health Report
• Prevention Services Report

The Board of Health approved the February 2, 2022 minutes, a septic variance request for ST. Claire, and a new format for future minutes. COVID-19, governing body, and hiring updates were presented but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved February 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance request for ST. Claire as written (unanimous)
• Approved new format for BOH minutes to mirror county commission meetings (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially approve the April minutes and finance report, and to review an updated mini-grant form. The agenda also includes a presentation from a legislative candidate and updates from various committees and partner organizations.

• Public comment period on any public mental health issue
• Presentation by Crystal Laufer (CSAA/NAMI) and Curtis Weiler
• Guest legislative candidate George Nikolakakos
• Motion and joint approval of April 2022 minutes and finances
• Discussion of updated mini-grant form

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved the April 2022 minutes as presented. The meeting focused on reports from guests and committees, including updates on the Mobile Response Team, suicide prevention training, and community outreach projects. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes as emailed
• Noted $10,451.67 finance balance unchanged
• Expanded Community Events workgroup to include Ginny, Greg, and Randy
• Scheduled community outreach project meeting for May 6th at Alluvion's 601 building

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $577,845 mobile command vehicle purchase funded by a FEMA grant, a $102,900 tactical night vision grant, and a $76,434 contract for metal siding at ExpoPark. They also approved a consent agenda with routine items and a resolution to discontinue an alleyway in the Brown townsite. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including body cameras, mobile command vehicle, snow removal, fire hydrants, and gravel license (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-44 for Tactical Night Vision grant (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-28 for night vision goggles budget (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-45 for mobile command vehicle with Nomad GCS (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-48 for metal siding at ExpoPark (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-24 to discontinue alleyway (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on four items: a tabled quarry special use permit, a new two-unit townhome special use permit, an accessory use without a principal use request, and a variance to waive a zoning regulation section. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes and public comments.

• Special Use Permit #003-2022: Edwin and Margaret Birky quarry, tabled March 17, 2022, with mitigation proposal
• Special Use Permit #001-2022: Signature Homes, LLC two-unit townhome
• Special Use Permit #004-2022: Greg Mackenstadt accessory use without principal use
• Variance #2022-001: Greg Mackenstadt waiver of Section 8.6 of Cascade County Zoning Regulations

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $1,429,530.50 contract for the Black Eagle Overlay Project, a $100,000 body-worn camera grant, and a $750,000 grant for the Armington Bridge replacement. Also approved were contracts for roof replacement engineering at MT ExpoPark, a restroom/shower trailer, and two storage facility applications. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Contract 22-34 for Black Eagle Overlay Project, $1,429,530.50 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-33 Body Worn Camera Grant, $100,000 federal award (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-36 Armington Bridge replacement grant, $750,000 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-37 roof replacement engineering at MT ExpoPark, $132,000 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-39 purchase of restroom/shower trailer, $61,418 (3-0)
• Approved mini storage facility at 38 Sapphire Lane (3-0)
• Approved storage facility at 3100 Old Havre Highway (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-23 for Meals on Wheels bequest, $108,890 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission approved multiple contracts and grants, including a $1.43 million road overlay project and a $100,000 body-worn camera grant. All agenda items were approved as presented, with no public comment. The meeting was a work session and all decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Contract 22-33: Body Worn Camera Grant Award ($100,000 federal, $100,000 county match)
• Approved Contract 22-34: United Materials bid for Black Eagle Overlay Project ($1,429,530.50)
• Approved Contract 22-37: TD&H Engineering services for ExpoPark roof replacement ($132,000)
• Approved Contract 22-36: Montana Coal Endowment Program for Armington Bridge replacement (up to $750,000)
• Approved Contract 22-39: Purchase of 18' trailer restroom/shower combo for ExpoPark ($61,418)
• Approved Contract 22-41: Building lease application for mini storage at 38 Sapphire Lane
• Approved Contract 22-40: Building lease application for storage at 3100 Old Havre Highway
• Approved Contract 22-42: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award FY2020 ($12,025 county cost)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates on COVID-19, the health officer hiring process, and various departmental reports. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of reports and updates, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from March 2, 2022 meeting
• COVID-19 report
• Health Officer hiring process update
• Family Health Services report including MT CONNECT and Oral Health Program
• Superfund Site report

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the March 2, 2022 meeting unanimously. Members received updates on COVID-19 (16 new cases, low community levels), the health officer hiring process (8 applicants, screening tool distributed), and various program reports. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from March 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received COVID-19 report: 16 new cases, 19 active, 0 deaths in past 2 weeks
• Noted temporary City-County governing body agreement through June 30, 2022
• Health officer hiring: 8 applicants, screening tool provided to board
• Heard MT CONNECT referral system update: moving to per-user basis
• Oral Health Program: 4,791 students benefited, seeking funding
• Environmental Health: 1.5 sanitarian and 1 manager positions open
• Prevention Services: Nurse Practitioner Pauline Conway hired as Clinical Provider/Medical Director

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to approve March minutes and finances, discuss a mini-grant form for county commissioners, and continue work on its strategic plan. The agenda also includes updates on the website, Facebook page, and reports from various committees and community partners.

• Motion & joint approval of March 2022 minutes and finance report
• Mini-grant form approval by county commissioners
• Strategic plan discussion continued from last month
• Website update and Facebook maintenance provider update
• Reports from NCMT-CIC, Mobile Response Team, MH Court, Suicide Prevention Committee, CSAA, MT Peer Network, BHAC, Healthy Lives/Vibrant Futures, NAMI

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved the March minutes and noted the finance report. Members discussed the strategic plan, forming workgroups for community events and services/gaps, and supporting the NAMI Mental Health Month walk. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made to move forward with these initiatives.

• Approved March meeting minutes as emailed
• Formed Services and Gaps workgroup with Randy, Ginny, and Commissioner Ryan
• Agreed to support NAMI Mental Health Month walk in May
• Discussed forming Community Events workgroup (suggested by Ginny)
• Commissioner Ryan to present mini-grant form for approval at next meeting

Cascade County Commission

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

The commission approved a resolution establishing a county-wide PACE program after a public hearing with no opponents. It also approved resolutions requesting MDT/FTA release of a property lien and distribution of bridge safety funds, plus a culvert improvement contract. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 22-21 establishing a county-wide PACE program (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-20 requesting $251,587.69 in bridge safety funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-19 requesting MDT/FTA remove lien on 1801 Benefis Court (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-30 with United Materials for culvert work at 21st St NE & Colorado Ave NE, $55,400 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts 22-25, 22-26, 22-27, 22-28, 22-29, 22-31 (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on two special use permit applications: one from Signature Homes, LLC to construct two-unit townhomes, and another from Edwin and Margaret Birky for a quarry. The board will also review draft minutes from its February meeting. No old business is listed.

• Special Use Permit #002-2022 by Signature Homes, LLC for two-unit townhomes
• Special Use Permit #003-2022 by Edwin and Margaret Birky for a quarry
• Public hearings for both permit applications
• Draft minutes from February 17, 2022 meeting

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to consider a consent agenda with resolutions and contracts. Items include requesting $251,587.69 in state road safety funds, engaging bond counsel for solid waste revenue bonds, and approving various service contracts. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Resolution 22-19: Request to remove MDT/FTA secured interest from property at 1801 Benefis Court
• Resolution 22-20: Request for $251,587.69 in Bridge & Road Safety funds, with $12,579.38 county match
• Contract 22-26: Dorsey & Whitney as bond counsel for Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds (Montana Renewables project)
• Contract 22-31: $3,500 pest control contract with All American Pest Control for MT ExpoPark
• Contract 22-30: $55,400 culvert improvements bid from United Materials at 21st St NE & Colorado Ave NE

The commission approved Resolution 22-21 establishing a Cascade County-Wide PACE Program, following a public hearing. Several consent agenda items were moved to the regular agenda for further discussion, including resolutions on MDT property interest removal and Bridge & Road Safety funds. Contracts for weed management, bond counsel, transportation plan amendment, pest control, and health department grants were listed on the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 22-21 establishing County-Wide PACE Program
• Moved Resolution 22-19 (MDT property interest removal) to regular agenda
• Moved Resolution 22-20 (Bridge & Road Safety funds) to regular agenda
• Listed Contract 22-25 (weed management agreement) on consent agenda
• Listed Contract 22-26 (bond counsel for solid waste bonds) on consent agenda
• Listed Contract 22-29 (transportation plan amendment) on consent agenda
• Listed Contract 22-31 (pest control at ExpoPark) on consent agenda
• Listed Contracts 22-27 and 22-28 (health department grants) on consent agenda

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to review February minutes and hear presentations from FEMA, DNRC, the Conservation District, and MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks on floodplain management and 310/124 permits. No old business is listed, and no decisions are on the agenda—only informational items and public comments.

• FEMA NFIP presentation by Harry Katz
• DNRC Floodplain Management presentation by Traci Sears
• 310 Permit presentation by Cascade County Conservation District
• 124 Permit presentation by MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks by Jason Mullen
• Draft minutes for February 15, 2022

Cascade County Commission

This is a special commission meeting with attached documents, but the agenda text provides no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the referenced PDFs, which are not included here.

• Special meeting scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on 2022-03-10
• Agenda documents referenced: 3-10-2022 SM.PDF and 3-10-2022 AGENDA DOCS.PDF

The Cascade County Commission voted 3-0 to reverse the Floodplain Administrator's decision requiring a floodplain permit for work completed at 2818 Old US Highway 91, Cascade, MT, in a FEMA-regulated flood hazard area. The board found the work exempt from county floodplain regulations, citing the definition of structures in the appellant's favor. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Reversed Floodplain Administrator's permit requirement for parcel #3647800 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The provided agenda documents contain only procedural information regarding the meeting time and document availability. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the text.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving February minutes and finances, and to continue discussions on the mini-grant form and strategic plan. The agenda also includes updates on various committees and community reports.

• Discussion on updated mini-grant form (handout)
• Continued strategic plan discussion from last month
• Website update and Facebook maintenance provider update
• Reports from North Central MT Crisis Intervention Collaborative, Mobile Response Team, MH Court, Suicide Prevention Committee, and others
• Public comment period (3-5 minutes per speaker)

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved the updated mini-grant form and forwarded it to the County Commission for approval. A $104,000 American Rescue Plan grant, with an additional $80,000 from the state, was awarded to fund a Community Health Social Worker position. The council also approved the February minutes and noted a finance balance of $10,451.67.

• Approved February 2022 minutes as presented
• Accepted updated mini-grant form; forwarded to County Commission for approval
• Noted $104,000 ARP grant awarded, with $80,000 state addition, for Community Health Social Worker

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review several budget appropriations and grant awards. The session includes discussions on purchasing a new counting machine, funding the Adobe Creek/Sun River Avulsion Project, and reviewing proposals for VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure.

• Resolution 22-15: $112,065 for a new DS950 Counting Machine and maintenance
• Resolution 22-17: $78,978 for the Adobe Creek/Sun River Avulsion Project
• Contract 22-20: $215,000 reimbursable grant for CDVE Local Program Development
• Resolution 22-16: Resolution of Intention for the Montana C-Pace Program
• Review of proposals for VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review various departmental reports and updates. The agenda includes a health officer hiring process update and a septic variance request.

• Septic Variance Request – Grout

The Board of Health approved a septic variance for a property in Monarch, requiring the existing outhouse to be abandoned. The board also approved the February 2, 2022 minutes and received updates on COVID-19, health officer hiring, and other programs.

• Approved February 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance for EcoJohn system with outhouse abandonment (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and associated files. No specific decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the text.

The commission approved all agenda items, including a $148,910 contract with Montana Fence to remove and replace the ExpoPark Racetrack fence and gates. It also approved a $17,080 professional services agreement with Big Sky Civil & Environmental for the Simms Road Project, a management plan with TD&H Engineering for the Armington Bridge Replacement Project, and a $55,232 contract with Montana School Equipment Company for an air curtain replacement at the Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena. Stacey Byrne was appointed to the Sand Coulee Fire Fee Service Area Board. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved minutes and consent agenda, including contracts 22-15, 22-18, 22-19, and Resolution 22-14 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-13 with Montana Fence for ExpoPark racetrack fence and gates, $148,910 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-14 with Big Sky Civil & Environmental for Simms Road Project, $17,080 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-16 with TD&H Engineering for Armington Bridge Replacement Project management plan (3-0)
• Approved Contract 22-17 with Montana School Equipment Company for air curtain replacement, $55,232 (3-0)
• Appointed Stacey Byrne to Sand Coulee Fire Fee Service Area Board (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to approve draft minutes from November 2021 and January 2022, and to elect officers for the board. No new business is listed, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Board election of officers (discussion and action)
• Approval of draft minutes from 11-18-2021 and 1-20-2022

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider several contracts and appointments. The agenda includes a consent agenda with a collective bargaining agreement and a school district lease, plus a health department budget resolution. Regular agenda items include contracts for fence replacement, road engineering, bridge management, and an air curtain replacement, along with a fire service area board appointment.

• Contract 22-13: Montana Fence, $148,910 for ExpoPark Racetrack fence and gates removal/replacement
• Contract 22-14: Big Sky Civil & Environmental Inc., $17,080 for Simms Road Project professional services
• Contract 22-17: Montana School Equipment Company, $55,232 for air curtain replacement at Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena
• Resolution 22-14: $32,704 budget increase for STD Disease Intervention Specialist from MT DPHHS funding
• Contract 22-18: Lease with Great Falls School District for ELF facility, $26,563 annual

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including electing officers, reviewing the annual report and growth policy, and introducing revisions to the county's floodplain regulations. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments.

• Board election of officers
• Review of 2021 annual report
• Growth policy review
• Introduction of Cascade County Floodplain Regulations revisions
• Approval of draft minutes from Dec 21, 2021 and Jan 18, 2022

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular commission meeting with a posted agenda and supporting documents. The agenda text is minimal and contains no specific action items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or routine.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine business including approving minutes, a finance report, and new business items such as a mini-grant form and a NAMI resource guide. They will also review the strategic plan, website and Facebook updates, and receive reports from various committees and partner organizations.

• Mini-Grant Form Discussion
• Finance Report from January 2022
• Strategic Plan discussion
• Website and Facebook updates
• Reports from NCMT-CIC, Mobile Response Team, MH Court, Suicide Prevention Committee, CSAA, MT Peer Network, BHAC, Healthy Lives/Vibrant Futures, NAMI

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved a motion to support Tom Osborn in signing an Assurance to apply for a $103,000 federal Health and Human Services grant through North Central Independent Living (NCILS). The grant aims to expand the public health workforce and can be contracted to community organizations impacted by COVID-19 and mental health issues. The council also discussed a draft mini-grant application for local projects and reviewed strategic goals.

• Approved motion to back Tom Osborn (NCILS) to sign Assurance for $103K federal grant (motion by Shawn Matsko, seconded by Capt. Schaffer)
• Approved January 2022 meeting minutes as emailed
• Discussed draft mini-grant application; Jennifer to revise and send to County Commission for approval
• Agreed to support NAMI volunteer recruitment and walk participation

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider consent agenda items, including budget appropriations for two State of Montana Board of Crime Control grants, a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the USDA Forest Service, and a disaster services distribution plan. These items are routine approvals of funding and contracts.

• Resolution 22-11: $38,634 budget appropriation for COVID Relief Assistance (Subgrant 21-CV01-92767)
• Resolution 22-12: $50,000 budget appropriation for Keeping Cascade County Safe (Subgrant 21-CV01-92770)
• Contract 22-10: $3,500 renewal of cooperative law enforcement plan with Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest
• Contract 22-11: Approval of Cascade County Disaster and Emergency Services Distribution Management 2022 Plan

The Cascade County Commission held a work session via Zoom, approving several consent agenda items including budget appropriations for state grants and law enforcement contracts. They also added and approved a resolution authorizing up to $550,000,000 in bonds for Montana Renewables, LLC, and a contract amendment for additional software licenses. No public members were present, and the meeting was adjourned after about 25 minutes.

• Approved Resolution 22-11: $38,634 budget appropriation for COVID Relief Assistance grant (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 22-12: $50,000 budget appropriation for Keeping Cascade County Safe grant (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 22-10: $3,500 renewal of cooperative law enforcement plan with USDA Forest Service (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 22-11: Cascade County DES Distribution Management 2022 Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 22-13: $550,000,000 bond financing resolution for Montana Renewables, LLC
• Approved Contract 22-12: $14,000 amendment for 5 additional Karpel Solutions software licenses

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 an update on the Health Officer hiring process and administrative reports.

• Approval of January 5, 2022, meeting minutes
• Health Officer hiring process update
• COVID-19 report
• Tobacco/Cigar Bar update
• 2022 Quality Improvement Projects review

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 5, 2022 meeting. They received updates on COVID-19, including a change in state reporting and distribution of free test kits. The board discussed the ongoing search for a health officer and reviewed reports from environmental health, including discontinuation of pool inspections and subdivision review due to staffing shortages. No formal votes were taken on these reports.

• Approved minutes from January 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to monitor Omerta Cigar Lounge and investigate if complaints are received
• Noted discontinuation of pool inspections and subdivision review due to staffing

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is holding a special meeting to consider an appeal from the Foothills Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBOA). The agenda also includes reviews of specific zoning applications, identified as SUP 026-2021, SUP 027-2021, and SUP 029-2021.

• Foothills ZBOA appeal decision review
• Zoning applications SUP 026-2021, SUP 027-2021, and SUP 029-2021

The Cascade County Commission held a public hearing on an appeal of the Zoning Board of Adjustments' November 15, 2021 decision approving special use permits for second dwellings in Foothills Ranch Phase III. After hearing testimony from the applicant, proponents, and opponents, the Commission voted 3-0 to uphold the decision and approve Special Use Permits #026-2021 through #029-2021 for Lots 8-11, Block 6, subject to four conditions.

• Approved Special Use Permits #026-2021, #027-2021, #028-2021, #029-2021 for second dwelling units on Lots 8-11, Block 6, Foothills Ranch Phase III (3-0)
• Adopted supplemental staff report with Findings of Fact and recommendations
• Upheld Zoning Board of Adjustments' November 15, 2021 decision

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting at 11:00 a.m. on January 26, 2022. The agenda contains no listed items beyond the meeting notice itself, so it is purely procedural with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Special commission meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on 1-26-2022

The Cascade County Commission approved Resolution 22-09, agreeing to the Montana Distributors and Janssen Opioids settlement Memorandum of Understanding and participation in the settlements. The motion carried 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Resolution 22-09 opioid settlement MOU and participation (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The Cascade County Commission is convening its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on January 25, 2022, with supporting documents referenced but no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Regular commission meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

The Cascade County Commission approved three resolutions allocating ARPA funds, including $650,000 for the NeighborWorks Affordable Housing Project and up to $2,975,522 for water and sewer projects as local match for a House Bill 632 grant. The board also appointed members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 22-09 allocating $650,000 in ARPA funds for NeighborWorks Affordable Housing Project (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-10 allocating up to $2,975,522 in ARPA funds for water and sewer local match (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 22-07 and 22-08 and contracts 22-08 and 22-06 (3-0)
• Appointed Dexter Busby, Bruce Moore, and Beth Schoenen to Planning Board (3-0)
• Appointed Dexter Busby and David Deffenbaugh to Zoning Board of Adjustment (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting on January 20, 2022, to consider four special use permit applications. These include an outfitter/guide facility, vehicle repair, sand and gravel excavation, and a large contractor yard. The board will also elect officers and approve draft minutes from previous meetings.

• Special Use Permit #034-2021: Brian McGeehan, outfitter/guide facility
• Special Use Permit #035-2021: Archie LaFurge, vehicle repair
• Special Use Permit #036-2021: Kyle Edwards (Ranch Development LLC), sand and gravel excavation
• Special Use Permit #037-2021: Matthew Graf (Paradise Fencing), contractor yard, large
• Board election of officers

Cascade County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Cascade County Commission, set for 8:00 a.m. on January 20, 2022. The agenda contains no listed action items, only references to attached documents. It appears to be a procedural or administrative session with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Special commission meeting at 8:00 a.m. on 1-20-2022

The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved Contract 22-07 with Schumaker Trucking & Excavation Contractors, Inc. for the repair and stabilization of the Sun River/Adobe Creek Avulsion, at a total cost of $74,478.00. The motion carried 3-0, and staff were instructed to complete the contracting process. No public comment was offered on non-agenda items.

• Approved Contract 22-07 for Sun River/Adobe Creek erosion repair, $74,478 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session and a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) needs assessment. They will consider resolutions affirming ARPA fund allocations for the NeighborWorks Affordable Housing Project and as local match for a House Bill 632 water and sewer grant. The agenda also includes appointments to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, and several budget appropriations and contracts.

• Resolution 22-07: Budget appropriation of $16,674 from 2021 Byrne JAG grant
• Resolution 22-08: Budget appropriation of $3,303 from Marijuana K9 Replacement program
• Contract 22-08: CSFP with Area VIII Agency on Aging, up to $8,308, serving 430 clients
• Contract 22-06: STD Disease Intervention Specialist, $65,407 for 2022
• Planning Board and Zoning Board appointments

The Cascade County Commission held a work session with no public members present. They moved Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment appointments to the regular agenda, and reviewed several consent agenda items including budget appropriations and contracts. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Moved Planning Board appointments (Dan Johnstone, Bruce Moore) to regular agenda
• Moved Zoning Board of Adjustment appointment (Dexter Busby) to regular agenda
• Reviewed Resolution 22-07: $16,974 Byrne JAG budget appropriation
• Reviewed Resolution 22-08: $3,303 Marijuana K9 Replacement budget appropriation
• Reviewed Contract 22-08: $8,308 CSFP food program contract
• Reviewed Contract 22-06: $65,407 STD Disease Intervention Specialist contract

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including electing officers for the board and reviewing the 2021 annual report. The board will also discuss the county's growth policy, though no formal action is listed for that item. Public comments are limited to matters not on the agenda and within the Zoning Board of Adjustment's jurisdiction.

• Board election of officers
• Review of 2021 annual report
• Growth policy review discussion

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Cascade County Commission with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting time and reference to two PDF documents (meeting minutes and agenda documents), with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions detailed.

• Regular commission meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on January 11, 2022

The Cascade County Commission approved routine items including the 2022 meeting schedule, a $115 daily jail incarceration rate, and several contracts and grants, including COVID relief funds for juvenile detention and sheriff's office. They also extended the deadline for a plat amendment to discontinue a street in Park Place Addition. No public comment was made.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 14, 22, 28, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-01 establishing 2022 meeting schedule (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-02 setting daily jail incarceration rate at $115 (3-0)
• Approved contracts including COVID relief grants ($38,633.44 for juvenile detention, $50,000 for sheriff's office) (3-0)
• Approved health department budget appropriations ($78,000 for workforce crisis, $12,350 for Parents as Teachers) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-03 extending time for plat amendment to discontinue street in Park Place Addition (3-0)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting, including approving minutes, electing officers, and orienting a new member. Key actions include a litigation update and possible approval of a settlement agreement for Totem Beverages, plus reports on COVID-19, family health, environmental health, and prevention services. The board may enter executive session to discuss legal strategy in the Totem Beverages lawsuit.

• Approve minutes from December 1, 2021 meeting
• Election of officers
• Totem Beverages litigation update and approval of settlement agreement
• Septic variance request – Dresch
• 2022 Strategic Action Plan

The Board of Health approved a Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement with Totem Beverages Inc. d/b/a The Do Bar, resolving ongoing litigation. The settlement includes a $5,000 payment by the Board to Totem Beverage and withdrawal of the abatement notice. The Board also elected officers, recommended a cooperative agreement with DPHHS (excluding pool/spa inspections), and approved a septic variance.

• Approved settlement with Totem Beverages Inc. d/b/a The Do Bar, including $5,000 payment (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Matt Martin as Chair and Tom Moore as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of DPHHS cooperative agreement, opting out of pool/spa inspections (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance for Dresch property (4-0, Mayor Kelly abstained)
• Approved 2022 Strategic Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to approve routine resolutions and contracts, including the 2022 meeting schedule, the daily jail incarceration rate, and several grant agreements. They will also consider budget appropriations for health department programs. The agenda is largely administrative and procedural.

• Resolution 22-01: 2022 commission meeting schedule
• Resolution 22-02: Daily jail incarceration rate set at $115.00
• Contract 22-03: CESF grant $38,633.44 (7/1/21-6/30/22)
• Contract 22-04: CESF grant $50,000 (10/7/21-10/7/22)
• Resolution 22-04: $78,000 for Public Health Emergency workforce

The commission approved a consent agenda establishing the 2022 meeting schedule and setting the daily incarceration rate at $115. It also accepted several contracts and budget appropriations, including COVID-19 relief grants and health department funding. No public comment was made, and the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved Resolution 22-01 establishing 2022 meeting schedule
• Approved Resolution 22-02 setting daily incarceration rate at $115
• Approved Contract 22-01 for regional multi-hazard mitigation plans
• Approved Contract 22-02 for DES emergency operations plan
• Approved Contract 22-03 for COVID-19 CESF grant ($38,633.44)
• Approved Contract 22-04 for COVID-19 CESF grant ($50,000)
• Approved Resolution 22-04 for workforce crisis development funding ($78,000)
• Approved Resolution 22-05 for Parents as Teachers funding ($12,350)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 22-06, which would rescind Stage 1 fire restrictions previously enacted by Resolution 21-80 on December 28, 2021. The agenda includes a revised version of the meeting agenda and the resolution documents for public review.

• Resolution 22-06 affirming rescission of Stage 1 fire restrictions
• Reference to Resolution 21-80 (rescinding Stage 1 fire restrictions, 12-28-2021)
• Special commission meeting at 9:30 a.m.

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting and voted unanimously to approve Resolution 22-06, which affirms Resolution 21-80 ratifying the rescinding of the emergency enactment of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective December 28, 2021. The motion carried 3-0. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Resolution 22-06 affirming Resolution 21-80 ratifying rescission of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to approve the December 2021 minutes, review the December finance report, and decide on the next strategic goal(s) to address. The agenda also includes updates from various committees and community partners, plus a public comment period.

• Approval of December 2021 minutes
• Finance report for December 2021
• Decision on next strategic goal(s)
• Website update for County Page
• Facebook maintenance provider update

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council met via Zoom and approved the December 2021 minutes and financial report, noting the account balance of $10,451.67. No new business was conducted, and no formal decisions were made on strategic planning or website updates. Reports were given on various initiatives, including a new 911 workflow for mental health calls and the upcoming 988 crisis line.

• Approved December 2021 minutes and financial report
• Noted account balance of $10,451.67
• No new business conducted
• Strategic plan update deferred to next meeting
• Website content to be submitted to Bonny Fogerty
• Facebook admin access issue to be addressed