Cascade County public meetings in 2023

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on Dec. 26, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. It lists the meeting time and references two PDF documents (agenda and meeting documents) but provides no specific items for decision or discussion.

Cascade County Commission

The agenda consists of a single item regarding a special commission meeting. The document indicates the meeting date was changed to December 22nd.

Cascade County Commission

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

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to continue its discussion on the Election Department. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Special meeting to continue discussion on Election Department

Cascade County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Cascade County Commission scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on December 15, 2023. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a reference to a PDF document for the meeting. It appears to be procedural in nature, with no decisions or discussions specified.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on four special use permit applications. Three permits seek approval for duplex/townhome developments on Copper Creek Lane, and one seeks approval for tourist cabins. The board will also review draft minutes, discuss board member term expirations, and set the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Special Use Permits #026-2023, #027-2023, #028-2023 for duplexes (townhomes) at 15/17, 19/21, and 24/26 Copper Creek Lane, submitted by MV Investments, Inc.
• Special Use Permit #029-2023 for tourist cabins, submitted by Chad & Marsha Schearer
• Public hearings for all four special use permits
• Board member term expirations for Dexter Busby and David Deffinbaugh effective Dec. 31, 2023
• Tentative 2024 meeting schedule review

Cascade County Commission

This agenda is mostly procedural, providing a Zoom link for the second part of the Cascade County Commission meeting on December 12, 2023. The agenda references attached PDF documents but contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Zoom webinar for second part of meeting at 3:30 PM Mountain Time
• Meeting documents referenced: 12-12-2023 MEETING DOCUMENTS.PDF and 12-12-2023 CM.PDF

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting focused on capital projects. The agenda lists two sessions, one at 9:30 AM and one at 10:00 AM, with associated documents. No specific action items are detailed in the provided text.

• Special meeting on capital projects
• 9:30 AM session
• 10:00 AM session

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: approving prior meeting minutes, receiving updates from various health divisions, and a possible action on a septic protocol. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes from November 1, 2023 meeting
• Superfund update from Environmental Health
• Septic protocol action item
• Family Health Services report
• Finance report

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several contracts, including design services for a chiller replacement, a new water tank, an interlocal agreement for a tax appeal board secretary, a collective bargaining agreement, and amendments to EPA Superfund agreements. The agenda also includes a board appointment and rental rate increases for Montana ExpoPark. Public comment is limited to seven minutes.

• Contract 23-176: $15,029.00 to Falls Mechanical Services for chiller replacement design at Sheriff's Office
• Contract 23-177: $43,706.22 to Ledwell & Son Enterprises for a 4000-gallon water tank for Public Works
• Contract 23-179: Collective bargaining agreement with Deputy County Attorneys Association, effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
• Contract 23-180: EPA Superfund amendment for ACM Smelter & Refinery, total award $254,491.00
• Contract 23-183: Montana ExpoPark building rental rate increases effective January 1, 2024

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving November minutes, a finance report, and a resignation. They will also discuss a new member application, a mini-grant, and updates on the strategic plan and work groups.

• Resignation of Linda Daggett
• Application of Martin No Runner
• CSAA Mini-Grant Funds/Form update
• Strategic Plan work in progress
• January presentations by GFPS and Greater Good Health

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to canvass the 2023 municipal general election results, including mail-in ballots. This is a procedural step to certify the election outcomes.

• Canvass of 2023 municipal general election
• Review of total mail-in ballots for 2023 municipal election

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on various administrative items, including contracts, zoning matters, and public hearings. The agenda includes routine procedural items and specific action items requiring commission approval.

• Review and potential approval of county contracts
• Zoning and land use items
• Public hearings on agenda items
• Administrative and procedural matters

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to canvass and certify the results of the Great Falls municipal general election, including results for the city of Great Falls and the town of Belt. The agenda includes certification documents for these elections. This is a procedural step to officially approve the election outcomes.

• Canvass of the Great Falls Municipal General Election
• Certification of the Great Falls Municipal General Election
• Certification of the Great Falls Municipal General Election for Cascade
• Certification of the Great Falls Municipal General Election for Belt

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to consider extension requests for three existing special use permits (a cheese processing plant, a distillery, and a vitamin blending facility) and to hold public hearings on two new special use permit applications (a veterinary clinic and an accessory garage). The board will discuss and take action on each item.

• Extension request for Special Use Permit #006-2019 (Big Sky Cheese, LLC cheese processing plant)
• Extension request for Special Use Permit #016-2019 (Silver Falls Distillery, Inc.)
• Extension request for Special Use Permit #009-2022 (Friesen Nutrition, Inc. vitamin trace minerals blending facility)
• Special Use Permit #024-2023 for a veterinary clinic (Jeanna & Kurt Miedtke) - public hearing
• Special Use Permit #025-2023 for an accessory structure/garage without a principal use (Richard & Charlotte Tabacco) - public hearing

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will conduct its regular meeting to address various agenda items. The specific details of proposed actions and discussions are contained within the provided agenda documents.

• Review of agenda documents provided by the county

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider several contracts, including a bid award for two Caterpillar motor graders, and to hear a presentation on the City of Great Falls' 2013 Growth Policy. The consent agenda includes contracts for older Americans programming, equipment purchases, a database license, an ARPA-funded water project, and a rural fire capacity grant. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Contract 23-161: Bid award to Tractor & Equipment Co. for two 2024 Caterpillar 160 AWD Motor Graders, $323,000 after trade-ins
• Contract 23-158: MT DPHHS contract for Older Americans Act, SHIP & MIPPA programming, up to $1,460,608
• Contract 23-165: Ratification of ARPA subrecipient agreement with Sun Prairie County Water District, $814,000
• Contract 23-164: Thomson Reuters CLEAR Proflex License, $304.80/month for 36 months
• Presentation: City of Great Falls 2013 Growth Policy by Brock Cherry

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to approve October minutes, hear public comment, and discuss ongoing business including a strategic plan, work group updates, and a mini-grant fund. New business includes welcoming a new member and a presentation from Turn Key Health. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Public comment period for mental health issues
• Approval of October 2023 minutes
• New member Captain William Darby
• CSAA Mini-Grant Funds discussion
• MH Levied Funds update

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct two interviews for the vacant Chief Financial Officer position. The board may enter executive session for the interviews if privacy concerns outweigh public disclosure. Public comment is scheduled for noon on any matter within the commissioners' jurisdiction.

• Two interviews for vacant Chief Financial Officer position
• Possible executive session per MCA § 2-3-203(3)
• Public comment at 12:00 p.m. on non-agenda matters

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve the minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting and receive updates from various departments, including family health, environmental health, prevention services, and administration. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting
• Family Health Services Report
• Environmental Health Report
• Prevention Services Report (including Immunization Program)
• Administration Report (including Finance Report)

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on October 27, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two attached PDF documents, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed in the text provided.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on 10-27-2023
• Agenda references two documents: 10-27-2023 SM.PDF and 10-27-2023 AGENDA DOCS.PDF

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a regular meeting on October 24, 2023. The agenda and supporting documents are available online, but the provided text does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

• Agenda and documents posted for the October 24, 2023 meeting

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of three tracts of land for the Little Shell Tribe, and will consider several resolutions and contracts, including establishing a governance structure for opioid settlement funds, a budget appropriation for body-worn cameras, and various maintenance and service contracts. The agenda also includes a board appointment and a resolution rejecting a claim from a convicted individual.

• Public hearing on Resolution 23-50 to rezone three tracts (Parcels 2591700, 2591600, 2581600) from Suburban Residential 1 to Urban Residential for the Little Shell Tribe
• Resolution 23-47: Establish abatement region governance for opioid settlement proceeds (Contract 22-09)
• Resolution 23-48: $6,000 budget appropriation for BJA grant for body-worn cameras (Sheriff's Office)
• Resolution 23-53: Adopt interlocal agreement for 2023 Byrne JAG grant, $54,870 total ($32,922 City/$21,948 County)
• Contract 23-147: $12,003.70 Lexipol subscription for Sheriff's Office policy manuals

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to approve the draft minutes from September 19, 2023. The agenda lists no old business, new business, or board matters, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes for September 19, 2023

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to review its agenda and associated documents. The provided agenda text contains only links to the agenda and agenda documents, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder for the meeting.

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on October 10, 2023. The agenda text provides only links to the full agenda and supporting documents, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda text

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to approve the minutes from the September 6, 2023 meeting and receive updates from various departments, including Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration. The agenda includes reports on recruitment, budgets, and finance, as well as public comment.

• Approve minutes from September 6, 2023 meeting
• Family Health Services report
• Environmental Health report
• Prevention Services report
• Administration report including BOH recruitment, budgets, and finance report

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several contracts and resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2, an interlocal agreement with the City of Great Falls for emergency fire and medical services, and multiple budget appropriations for the City-County Health Department. The regular agenda includes a preliminary subdivision plat for a lot in Fort Shaw, a resolution to cancel $87,569.09 in delinquent taxes, and a discussion on setting the mill levy for school equalization. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.

• Contract 23-143: Collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025)
• Contract 23-145: Interlocal agreement with City of Great Falls for emergency fire & medical services (Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2025)
• Resolution 23-42: $20,523 budget appropriation for WIC Program Services
• Resolution 23-45: Cancellation of $87,569.09 in real estate and personal property taxes
• Preliminary subdivision plat for First Amendment of Lot 141, Fort Shaw Townsite

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda is minimal and procedural, with no specific action items listed in the provided text. Supporting documents are referenced but not detailed.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes and a finance report, discuss a new member application, and hear updates on strategic planning, work groups, and community programs. The agenda is largely routine, with public comment and reports from various committees and partners.

• Public comment period for mental health issues
• Approval of September 2023 minutes and finance report
• Martin NoRunner application for new membership
• Submission of CSAA Mini-Grant Funds
• Updates on Strategic Plan and work group participation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a special use permit for an accessory structure (garage) without a permitted principal use. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from August 17, 2023, and public comments.

• Special Use Permit #023-2023 by Joseph Boso for a garage without a principal use
• Public hearing and board action on the permit
• Draft minutes for August 17, 2023 meeting
• Staff report by Planning Director Charity Yonker

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will consider two major items: a minor subdivision preliminary plat for Lot 141 of Fort Shaw Townsite submitted by A&E Properties LLC, and a zone change application by the Little Shell Tribe to rezone parcels from Suburban Residential to Urban Residential. The board will discuss and make recommendations on both, with a public hearing scheduled for the zone change. The agenda also includes approval of July minutes and a note that revised floodplain regulations are awaiting state and federal approval.

• Minor subdivision preliminary plat for Amended Plat of Lot 141, Fort Shaw Townsite (A&E Properties LLC)
• Zone Change Application #2023-003: rezone from Suburban Residential to Urban Residential (Little Shell Tribe)
• Public hearing on zone change application
• Revised Cascade County Floodplain Regulations draft at DNRC & FEMA for approval
• Approval of draft minutes from July 18, 2023

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and review the updated state audit report (item 23-139). The agenda includes only this item, with supporting documents available online.

• Review of state audit report 23-139

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda lists a single item for the meeting time, with supporting documents provided as PDFs. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Commission meeting at 9:30 A.M. on September 12, 2023
• Agenda documents: 9-12-2023 CM.PDF, 9-12-2023 AGENDA DOCS 1.PDF, 9-12-2023 AGENDA DOCS 2.PDF

The commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, which included a $120,000 budget to install a second boiler at the Adult Detention Center. It also approved several service agreements with senior centers and other contracts covering youth drug court testing, railroad crossing signals, an emergency‑management grant, and a taser replacement program. Finally, the board voted 3‑0 to support the Montana Department of Transportation Access Management Plan.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $120,000 boiler budget for Adult Detention Center (3-0)
• Approved service agreements with five senior centers (via consent agenda)
• Approved contract with State Youth Drug Court for urinalysis and breath analysis services (via consent agenda)
• Approved grade crossing signals agreement with BNSF Railway and MT DOT (via consent agenda)
• Approved acceptance of FY2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($194,264 project cost) (via consent agenda)
• Approved Axon taser replacement agreement for Sheriff’s Office ($316,845 5‑year cost) (via consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 23-40 to support MDT Access Management Plan (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes and the finance report, and to discuss new business including a grant application, magazine articles, a summit, and a mini-grant submission. They will also hear updates on the strategic plan, work groups, and various representative reports. The meeting is open for public comment on mental health issues.

• Martin NoRunner application
• Lifestyles Montana Magazine articles
• SAA Summit (Sept 28th and 29th)
• Submission of CSAA Mini-Grant Funds
• Strategic Plan work in progress

The Council approved a $2,200 mini-grant application to the Central Service Area Authority. Members received updates on the Mobile Response Team, the Mental Health Court caseload, and local housing challenges affecting clients.

• Approved August 2023 minutes with minor changes
• Approved $2,200 mini-grant application to CSAA

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting focused on budget close-out procedures. The agenda lists several documents for review but provides no specific action items, indicating this is a procedural budget meeting.

• Special commission meeting on budget close
• Multiple agenda documents scheduled for review

The Commission approved the final operating budget and set tax mill levies for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The board also established salaries for elected officials and a new pay increase for the County Sheriff. Additionally, assessments for rural lighting districts were approved.

• Approved Resolution 23-35: Revoking previous pay increase and setting new pay increase for County Sheriff (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-36: Establishing Elected Officials’ Salaries for FY 2023/2024 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-37: Rural Lighting Districts Assessments for FY 2023/2024 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-38: Adopting Final Operating Budget and Setting Appropriation Authority for FY 2023/2024 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-39: Setting Cascade County Tax Mill Levies for FY 2023/2024 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a lease agreement for Meals on Wheels, an application to build a storage facility, and a final plat for a minor subdivision. The board will also consider a board appointment to the Sand Coulee Fire Fee Service Area Board. Public comment is limited to seven minutes.

• Contract 23-130: Lease renewal for Meals on Wheels with Great Falls Community Food Bank at $1,100/month ($13,200 total) through Sept 30, 2024
• Contract 23-131: Application by A&R Construction, LLC to build a storage facility on Lot 3 and Lot 4 of Sun River Commercial Park
• Final Plat Application for Eagle Nest Ranch Minor Subdivision: one residential lot to remove agricultural covenant, initiated by Ken and Karen Wright
• Board appointment: Donald Forrest Granger to Sand Coulee Fire Fee Service Area Board, term expiring May 31, 2026

The Commission held a continued public hearing regarding the proposed FY2024 budget. Public comment was received from Mary Embleton. The hearing will continue until September 7, 2023.

• Continued FY2024 proposed budget public hearing to September 7, 2023

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from various health divisions, and consider two septic variance requests. The agenda includes reports on family health, environmental health, and prevention services, as well as a finance report and quality improvement update. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from July 5, 2023 meeting
• Septic variance request – Young
• Septic variance request – Myre
• Clean Indoor Air Act update
• Finance report

The Board of Health approved two septic variance requests for Young and Myre. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 5, 2023, and received reports from various health divisions.

• Approved minutes from July 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance request for Young (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance request for Myre (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to open the FY2024 budget hearing and post the proposed budget summary. The agenda includes budget documents for public review, but no specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond the procedural opening.

• FY2024 budget opening and hearing posting
• Proposed FY2024 budget summary document

The Commission opened a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Commissioner Joe Briggs presented the proposed budget. The hearing remains open for public comment until September 7, 2023.

• Opened public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is convening as the Compensation Board to discuss and set compensation for the upcoming fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes a meeting packet with materials for the board's review. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on county employee pay.

• Compensation Board meeting for FY2024
• Review of compensation board materials

The Cascade County Compensation Board recommended a series of salary adjustments for elected officials effective January 1, 2024. These recommendations replace the board's previous salary recommendations from March 27, 2023.

• Appointed Margaret Mitchell as Chair for the Compensation Board (unanimous)
• Recommended 35% increase to Sheriff's FY 2023 base pay (unanimous)
• Recommended $21,623.08 flat increase to County Attorney's FY 2023 base pay (unanimous)
• Recommended 8% increase to FY 2023 base pay for three Commissioners, Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder, Clerk of Court, and two Justice of the Peace (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,000 statutory add-on for three Commissioners, Clerk of Court, and two Justice of the Peace (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,000 statutory add-on and $3,032 combined office add-on for Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, and Sheriff (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda includes the meeting packet, agenda documents, and minutes from the previous meeting for review and approval. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Review of meeting packet (8-22-2023 CM.PDF)
• Review of agenda documents (8-22-2023 AGENDA DOCS.PDF)
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting

The Commission adopted Resolution 23-34 to establish a process for the acquisition, transfer, and management of county real property. They also approved a lease application for a trailer and boat storage facility and several county contracts via a consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 23-34 establishing a process for acquisition, transfer, and management of County Real Property and Buildings (3-0)
• Approved lease application for Triple Tree Engineering/MaxMont Investments, LLC to build two 40' x 600' pole buildings for 100 storage units and 100 outdoor spaces (3-0)
• Approved $1,221,310.50 contract for road repairs to Ulm/Vaughn Road (3-0)
• Approved $650,000 ARPA funding allocation for Baatz Building Supportive Housing project (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA funding allocation for Great Falls Public Library Improvement Project (3-0)
• Approved $15,000 contract for 8th Judicial Youth Court and Cascade County Regional Youth Services (3-0)
• Approved $6,000 contract for random home checks for Juvenile Drug Court Youth (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 vote on three special use permit applications: a warehouse by Admiral Beverage, a storage facility by Tyler & Erin Maxwell, and a wholesale feedlot by Aaron Birky, which also requests a variance to waive the 1-mile buffer from residences. The board will also approve minutes from the July 20 meeting. No old business or board matters are listed.

• Special Use Permit #018-2023: Admiral Beverage warehouse
• Special Use Permit #021-2023: Tyler & Erin Maxwell storage facility
• Special Use Permit #022-2023 & Variance #2023-003: Aaron Birky wholesale feedlot with 1-mile buffer waiver
• Public hearings for each application
• Approval of draft minutes from July 20, 2023

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider several contracts, including a $1.22 million road repair bid, a $650,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement for supportive housing, and a resolution establishing a process for county real property management. A public hearing will be held on the property resolution. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a public comment period.

• Contract 23-108: $1,221,310.50 road repairs to Ulm/Vaughn Road schedules 1 and 2
• Contract 23-122: $650,000 ARPA funding for Baatz Building Supportive Housing via NeighborWorks Great Falls
• Contract 23-124: $15,000 youth court transportation services contract
• Contract 23-126: $6,000 random home checks for Juvenile Drug Court Youth
• Resolution 23-34: Public hearing on county real property acquisition and management process

The Commission held a work session to review several contracts, including road repairs and ARPA funding for housing and library projects. The session included a public hearing on a resolution for managing county real property and buildings.

• Reviewed $1,221,310.50 bid from United Materials for Ulm/Vaughn Road repairs
• Reviewed $650,000 ARPA funding allocation for Baatz Building Supportive Housing
• Reviewed $15,000 contract for 8th Judicial Youth Court transportation services
• Reviewed $6,000 contract for Juvenile Drug Court random home visits
• Reviewed MOU amending Collective Bargaining Agreement with Operating Engineer’s Union Local #400
• Reviewed $30,000 contract for HIV early intervention services
• Held public hearing on Resolution 23-34 regarding County Real Property and Buildings management
• Reviewed $20,000 ARPA funding for Great Falls Public Library Improvement Project

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting at 8:45 a.m. on August 10, 2023, solely to conduct an interview for the Commission Administrator position. The agenda contains no other business items, making this a procedural and personnel-focused session.

• Special meeting at 8:45 a.m. on 8/10/2023
• Conduct interview for Commission Administrator

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commissioners met to discuss the hiring process for a Commission Administrative Assistant. The board voted to maintain the previously selected interview committee.

• Approved interview committee consisting of Commissioner Larson, Office Manager Bonnie Fogerty, and a Human Resources staff member (2-1)

Cascade County Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda includes a single item for the meeting and references attached documents, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Commission meeting at 9:30 a.m. on 8/8/2023
• Agenda documents referenced (8-8-2023 AGENDA DOCS.PDF)

The Commission approved a series of contracts via a consent agenda, including predator control funds and health department partnerships. A bid for road repairs on Ulm/Vaughn Road was approved. The board also appointed a new member to the Senior Advisory Council.

• Approved $350,000 ARPA funding for Windy Acres Users Association (3-0)
• Approved $1,221,310.50 bid from United Materials for Ulm/Vaughn Road repairs (3-0)
• Appointed Carol J. Boughton to Senior Advisory Council (3-0)
• Approved $25,379 Montana Stockgrowers Association Predator Control Fund contract (3-0)
• Approved $2,661 Montana Wool Growers Association Predator Control Fund contract (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 base salary increase for Deputy County Attorney’s Association (3-0)
• Approved $22,599.01 MimeCast email threat protection contract (3-0)
• Approved health department partnerships with Meagher, Chouteau, Pondera, Toole, Teton, and Glacier counties (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to handle routine business: approving July minutes, hearing a finance report, and receiving updates on board membership, mini-grants, and the strategic plan. The agenda is largely procedural with reports from various work groups and partner organizations.

• CSAA mini-grant application updates
• Board membership discussion for Georgia Hansen
• Strategic plan work in progress
• Updates on website and Facebook progress
• Reports from NCMT-CIC, CSAA, MT Peer Network, and NAMI

The Council approved the meeting minutes and financial report. Members agreed to allocate $400 for outreach articles in Lifestyles Montana Magazine. The Council was informed that a previous mini-grant application was denied, but a new application for a $2,400 annual allotment will be pursued.

• Approved meeting minutes and financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $400 for Lifestyles Montana Magazine outreach project
• Denied: Original mini-grant application (via CSAA)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on a consent agenda and several contracts, including a $1.22 million road repair bid, ARPA funding, and various intergovernmental agreements. Public comment will be taken on matters not on the agenda.

• Contract 23-108: Bid from United Materials for Ulm/Vaughn Road repairs, $1,221,310.50
• Contract 23-107: ARPA subrecipient agreement with Windy Acres Users Association, $350,000
• Contract 23-119: MOU to amend deputy county attorney CBA, $10,000 base salary increase
• Contract 23-120: Five-year medical testing contract with Centers for Disease Detection for Adult Detention Center
• Contracts 23-109 to 23-114: MOUs with six counties for fetal/infant/child mortality review

The Cascade County Commission approved a bid for road repairs to Ulm/Vaughn Road and ratified several health-related partnerships. The board also approved funding for predator control and a salary increase for the Deputy County Attorney’s Association.

• Approved $1,221,310.50 bid from United Materials for Ulm/Vaughn Road repairs
• Approved $350,000 ARPA funding allocation for Windy Acres Users Association
• Approved $25,379 MOU with Montana Stockgrowers Association Predator Control Fund
• Approved $2,661 MOU with Montana Wool Growers Association Predator Control Fund
• Approved $5,000 Professional Leadership Academy Agreement
• Approved $22,599.01 agreement with MimeCast for Email Threat Protection Services
• Approved MOU to increase base salary by $10,000 for Cascade County Deputy County Attorney’s Association
• Approved 5-year agreement with Centers for Disease Detection for Adult Detention Center medical testing

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider a corrected agenda and associated documents, including a contract for booking services. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review of Contract 23-106 related to booking performance.

• Review of Contract 23-106 for booking services

The Commission approved a booking services agreement with Neste Event Marketing, LLC for the 2023 Montana State Fair. They also passed a consent agenda including several smaller fair entertainment contracts, health department grants, and aging services agreements.

• Approved $594,075 contract with Neste Live for State Fair concerts (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Georgia Hansen to Mental Health Local Advisory Council
• Approved Resolution 23-32 for prosecutorial assistance from the State Auditor
• Approved Resolution 23-33 to revise Operations Manual Policy 60.12 on work schedules
• Approved $10,000 MOU with Missoula Aging Services for Senior Medicare Patrol
• Approved $244,702 Foster Grandparent Program contract
• Approved $20,000 ARPA funding allocation for Upper Lower River Road Water District

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve a consent agenda that includes contracts for the 2023 Montana State Fair, notably a $594,050 booking agreement for six concerts, and several other agreements. The agenda also includes a resolution to revise the county operations manual on alternative work schedules, a board appointment, and a prosecutorial assistance resolution. Public comment is allowed on matters not on the agenda.

• Contract 23-106: Neste Event Marketing, LLC booking services for 2023 MT State Fair concerts, total cost $594,050
• Contracts 23-100 to 23-105: State Fair grounds entertainment acts totaling $69,500 plus lodging
• Contract 23-99: ARPA funding allocation of $20,000 to Upper Lower River Road Water District
• Resolution 23-32: Prosecutorial assistance from Montana State Auditor in State of Montana vs. A.L.P.
• Contract 23-95: Foster Grandparent Program amendment, total $244,702

The Commission held a work session to review a consent agenda featuring health department grants, aging services contracts, and multiple entertainment bookings for the 2023 MT State Fair. The minutes record the items discussed during the session but do not list formal votes or final decisions.

• Reviewed appointment of Georgia Hanson to Mental Health Local Advisory Council
• Reviewed Resolution 23-32 for prosecutorial assistance from the Montana State Auditor
• Reviewed Contract 23-94 for Senior Medicare Patrol services ($10,000)
• Reviewed Contract 23-95 for Foster Grandparent Program ($244,702)
• Reviewed Contract 23-98 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Aging Services
• Reviewed CCHD contracts 23-96 and 23-97 for various health programs ($261,405 and $305,080)
• Reviewed ARPA funding allocation for Upper Lower River Road Water District ($20,000)
• Reviewed MT State Fair entertainment contracts including $594,050 for concerts

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is holding a routine meeting with no old or new business on the agenda. The only substantive item is approval of the draft minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Public comments on other matters within the board's jurisdiction will be heard.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes for June 20, 2023

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a contract with the GF Turf Club for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes a single action item regarding this agreement.

• FY24 AAR contract 23-93 agreement with GF Turf Club

The Commission approved Contract 23-93 between Cascade County for the Montana ExpoPark and the Great Falls Turf Club. The agreement covers six race dates in July 2023.

• Approved Contract 23-93 for Montana ExpoPark and Great Falls Turf Club (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on agenda items, including a request related to River Bend Estates. The agenda is sparse, with the only substantive item being a review of the River Bend Estates 4 subdivision application.

• Review of River Bend Estates 4 subdivision request

The Cascade County Commission approved the Eagles Nest Ranch and Maeder Addition subdivision plats. The board also granted a floodplain variance for a property on Eaton Avenue but denied a variance request for River Bend Estates Subdivision No. 4.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Accepted $130,209 grant from Montana Board of Crime Control for Juvenile Detention Center (3-0)
• Approved reimbursement contract amendment with Department of Corrections for youth detention services (3-0)
• Approved Eagles Nest Ranch Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat with 8 conditions (3-0)
• Approved Maeder Addition Minor Subdivision Final Plat (3-0)
• Approved floodplain variance for 46 Eaton Avenue to allow electrical components below Base Flood Elevation (3-0)
• Denied River Bend Subdivision No. 4 variance request from Section 10-2(A)(1) (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to discuss routine business including approving June minutes, reviewing a provider application, and receiving updates on mini-grants and the strategic plan. The agenda is largely procedural with reports from various committees and community partners.

• Adult/Youth Provider Application – Georgia Hansen
• CSAA mini-grant application updates
• Strategic Plan work in progress
• North Central MT Crisis Intervention Collaborative (NCMT-CIC) report
• Mobile Response Team and Mental Health Court updates

The council approved the June 2023 minutes and reached a consensus to provide $400 toward a mental health outreach project in Lifestyles Montana Magazine. Other items, including a new board member application, were deferred for email voting due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved June 2023 minutes
• Approved $400 for Lifestyles Montana Magazine outreach project
• Deferred board membership application for Georgia Hansen to email vote

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the June 7, 2023 minutes, updates from the governing body, and reports from environmental health, prevention services, and administration. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from June 7, 2023 meeting
• Environmental Health Report
• Prevention Services Report
• Administration Report including Finance Report
• Public comment on matters within Board of Health jurisdiction

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of reports from the governing body, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration.

• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider two subdivision plats, a floodplain variance, and several contracts. The agenda includes a public hearing on a floodplain variance request and motions to approve preliminary and final plats for minor subdivisions.

• Preliminary plat of Eagles Nest Ranch, a minor subdivision in Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 03 East, initiated by Ken & Karen Wright
• Final plat of Maeder Addition, a 3-lot minor subdivision in Section 5, Township 20 North, Range 03 East, initiated by Michael Maeder
• Public hearing on Floodplain Variance Application #2023-013 for property at 46 Eaton Avenue, Great Falls, MT (Parcel #2004650), initiated by Nila & Steven Fields
• Contract 23-91: State of Montana Board of Crime Control North Central Region Juvenile Detention Grant, $130,209.00 for personnel cost reimbursement
• Contract 23-92: Amendment No. 1 to Juvenile Detention Services contract with PHCF Cascade County

The Commission conducted a work session to review several subdivision plats and variance applications. The minutes record the items presented for consideration, but do not list final votes or decisions for the agenda items.

• Reviewed Juvenile Detention Grant Contract 23-91 for $130,209.00
• Reviewed Juvenile Detention Services Contract Amendment 23-92
• Reviewed Preliminary Plat of Eagles Nest Ranch
• Reviewed Final Plat of Maeder Addition
• Held public hearing for Floodplain Variance Application #2023-013 (46 Eaton Avenue)
• Held public hearing for River Bend Estates Subdivision No. 4 variance request

Cascade County Commission

The Commission approved a consent agenda featuring several service contracts and board appointments. Two members were appointed to the Compensation Board. The board also approved purchase orders and accounts payable.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 19 to June 7, 2023
• Appointed Laurie Glover and Lynnette Scriver-Colburn to Senior Advisory Council
• Approved $57,000 MDT noxious weed control agreement
• Approved $262,478.79 DPHHS HEART Grant amendment for detention services
• Approved $8,000 Emergent 3 school safety communication agreement
• Approved $13,409.14 ARPA fund agreement for Sand Coulee Water District
• Appointed Margaret Mitchell and Neal Dubois to the Compensation Board

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider two items: a contract with the Montana Department of Commerce for the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund program related to Touro University Monday LLC, and a resolution adopting an interim budget for fiscal year 2024. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Contract 23-89: Montana Department of Commerce Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program for Touro University Monday LLC
• Resolution 23-31: Adopting an interim budget for FY24

The Commission approved a tentative interim operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and a contract for Touro University Montana LLC. The budget takes effect July 1, 2023.

• Approved contract 23-89 for Touro University Montana LLC via Montana Department of Commerce Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-31 adopting a Tentative Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $60,207,797.00 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda is minimal and procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the agenda and supporting documents.

The Commission approved several contracts, including a school safety communication system and a noxious weed control agreement. Two members were appointed to the Compensation Board. The board also approved a series of resolutions and ARPA funding for water infrastructure.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 19, May 22, May 23, June 6, and June 7, 2023
• Appointed Laurie Glover and Lynnette Scriver-Colburn to Senior Advisory Council
• Approved Contract 23-85 for Emergent 3 school safety communication ($8,000 total)
• Approved Contract 23-83 for MDT noxious weed control ($57,000)
• Approved Contract 23-88 for Sand Coulee Water District ARPA funds ($13,409.14)
• Appointed Margaret Mitchell to Compensation Board (2-1)
• Appointed Neal Dubois to Compensation Board (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider several contracts and resolutions, including a noxious weed control agreement with MDT, a dock permit on the Sun River, and amendments to health and detention service contracts. They will also appoint board members and discuss a resolution to add public comment to work session agendas.

• Resolution 23-29: Prosecutorial assistance from Montana State Auditor in State of Montana vs. P.D.L.
• Resolution 23-30: Modify Resolution 23-01 to add public comment to work session agendas per MCA § 2-3-103.
• Contract 23-83: Noxious weed control with MDT, $57,000 annual.
• Contract 23-84: HEART Grant amendment for detention services, $262,478.79 total.
• Contract 23-85: Emergent 3 school safety service with Sheriff's Office, $8,000 for term.

The Cascade County Commission approved a series of consent agenda items including public health grants, sheriff's office safety contracts, and a noxious weed control agreement. The board also reviewed appointments for the Senior Advisory Council and Compensation Board.

• Approved Resolution 23-29 for prosecutorial assistance from the Montana State Auditor
• Approved Resolution 23-30 to incorporate public comment into work session agendas
• Approved Contract 23-82 for a temporary aluminum dock on the Sun River
• Approved Contract 23-83 for MDT noxious weed control ($57,000 annual)
• Approved Contract 23-84 HEART Grant amendment for Detention Services ($262,478.79)
• Approved Contract 23-85 Emergent 3 school safety agreement ($8,000 total for term)
• Approved Contract 23-88 ARPA funds for Sand Coulee Water District ($13,409.14)
• Approved Contract 23-86 PHEP public health emergency preparedness grant ($118,387.00)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold public hearings and take action on two subdivision applications: the Eagle Nest Ranch Minor Subdivision and a variance for River Bend Estates No. 4. The board will also review a conservation easement submitted by Montana Land Reliance. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from April 18, 2023.

• Eagle Nest Ranch Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application submitted by Ken Wright
• Subdivision Variance Application to amend River Bend Estates No. 4 preliminary plat submitted by Higgins Enterprises LTD.
• Conservation Easement CE #001-2023 submitted by Montana Land Reliance

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two items: a preliminary plat application for the Mercedes Minor Subdivision and a zoning change application initiated by Paul Boland. The board will hear staff reports, hold a public hearing for the zoning change, and take action on both items.

• Mercedes Minor Preliminary Plat Application (minor subdivision) submitted by Karl Birky
• Zoning Change Application #2024-002 initiated by Paul Boland
• Public hearing for zoning change application
• Approval of meeting minutes for May 21, 2024

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission reviewed and approved the final vote tabulations for the Great Falls Public Library Election held on June 6, 2023. The board accepted the abstract of votes with one correction to the total votes cast.

• Approved canvass results for Great Falls Public Library Election with total votes cast corrected to 13,840 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is the agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on June 13, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references two PDF documents (the commission agenda and agenda documents). No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Commission approved Resolution 23-25 to modify the boundaries of Cascade County Election Precincts following a public hearing. The board also approved a series of routine contracts and budget appropriations via a consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 23-25 to modify Cascade County Election Precinct boundaries (2-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Appointed Daniel Shirley to the Senior Advisory Council
• Approved $18,311.03 for Sheriff's Office exercise equipment (Resolution 23-24)
• Approved $22,200 for Juvenile Detention Center roof repairs (Contract 23-73)
• Approved law enforcement service agreements for Town of Belt ($48,470.70) and Town of Cascade ($68,462.38)
• Approved three Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants totaling $65,200
• Approved $47,721 budget appropriation for WIC Fund #2971 (Resolution 23-26)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss a lawsuit filed against the county and the Sheriff. The board will enter executive session to discuss legal strategy, as open discussion could harm their litigation position. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss legal strategy in Estate of Michael Lee Alexander, Jr. v. Jesse Slaughter, Cascade County (Cause No. CV-22-95-GF-JT)
• Public comment on matters not on the agenda

The Commission entered an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding the case of The Estate of Michael Lee Alexander, Jr. v. Jesse Slaughter, Cascade County. No public decisions or votes on the litigation were recorded in the open session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider a consent agenda with several resolutions and contracts, including a resolution to modify election precinct boundaries, budget appropriations, and interlocal agreements for law enforcement services. The meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers or via Zoom.

• Resolution 23-25: Modify boundaries of Cascade County Election Precincts
• Resolution 23-24: $18,311.03 budget appropriation for Sheriff's Office exercise equipment
• Contract 23-71: $48,470.70 interlocal agreement with Town of Belt for law enforcement
• Contract 23-72: $68,462.38 interlocal agreement with Town of Cascade for law enforcement
• Contract 23-73: $22,200.00 roof repairs for Juvenile Detention Center

The Commission approved a series of consent agenda items including law enforcement agreements with the towns of Belt and Cascade, noxious weed grants, and health department funding. A public hearing was held regarding the modification of county election precinct boundaries.

• Approved $18,311.03 for Sheriff's Office exercise equipment (Res 23-24)
• Approved law enforcement agreement with Town of Belt for $48,470.70
• Approved law enforcement agreement with Town of Cascade for $68,462.38
• Approved $22,200.00 for Juvenile Detention Center roof repairs
• Approved three noxious weed grants totaling $65,200.00
• Approved $47,721.00 budget appropriation for WIC Fund #2971 (Res 23-26)
• Approved appointment of Daniel Shirley to the Senior Advisory Council
• Held public hearing on modifying Cascade County Election Precinct boundaries (Res 23-25)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from the governing body, Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration.

• Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving May 2023 minutes and reviewing finance reports for March through May. The council will also hear updates on mini-grants, a strategic plan, and various community programs, and take public comment on mental health issues.

• Finance report for March, April, and May 2023 (pending)
• Mini-grant updates, including CSAA mini-grant application
• Strategic plan work group update on membership/participation
• Reports from North Central MT Crisis Intervention Collaborative, CSAA, MT Peer Network, NAMI, and others
• Next meeting tentatively set for July 3rd or July 10th, 2023

The Council approved the use of $1,700 for Mental Health First Aid Training at the library during Stop the Stigma week in September. Members also reviewed updates on board membership and a pending grant application to the CSAA.

• Approved May 2023 minutes as presented with one spelling correction
• Approved spending $1,700 for MH First Aide Training at the Library for September
• Approved via email a mini-grant application to the CSAA for further funds

Cascade County Commission

The Commission approved purchase orders, accounts payable warrants, and previous meeting minutes. It also approved a series of board appointments for Fire Fee Service Areas and Fire Districts, along with four county contracts.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved minute entries for April 25, 2023, and May 17, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved multiple appointments and reappointments for Fire Fee Service Areas (3-0)
• Approved appointments for Belt Rural and Black Eagle #1 Fire Districts (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-60: MOU regarding CBA with CCHD Local #7772 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-61: CBA with Teamsters Local Union No. 2 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-62: EPA Grant modification for Neihart Superfund (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-63: 360 Office Solutions equipment maintenance (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 22, 2023. The agenda contains only a reference to the agenda and supporting documents, which are available as PDFs. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on 5-22-2023
• Agenda and supporting documents available as PDFs

The Cascade County Commission approved three contracts to address the Rainbow Dam Road slide. These agreements cover professional services, geotechnical observation, and construction repairs.

• Approved Contract 23-59 with Big Sky Civil & Environmental, Inc. for professional services (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-64 with Big Sky Subsurface for geotechnical observation services (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-65 with M&D Construction, Inc. for repairs totaling $171,000.00 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission reviewed and accepted the final vote tabulations for the May 2, 2023, elections. The board approved results for water, sewer, drainage, and irrigation districts. The Canvas Board signed the final abstract of votes.

• Accepted Stockett Water & Sewer election results (3-0)
• Accepted Gore Hill Water & Sewer District election results (3-0)
• Accepted West Great Falls Flood Drainage District election results (3-0)
• Accepted Fort Shaw Irrigation District election results (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on six special use permit applications. Four permits (SUP #008-2023 through #011-2023) are from MV Investments for duplexes on specific lots in Phase 4, Block 4. Two permits (SUP #012-2023 and #013-2023) are from HydroGeoLogic for a major utility installation, likely related to a water treatment plant in Belt. The board will also review draft minutes from March 16, 2023.

• Special Use Permits #008-2023, #009-2023, #010-2023, & #011-2023 by MV Investments for duplexes (Phase 4, Block 4, Lots 1-4)
• Special Use Permits #012-2023 & #013-2023 by HydroGeoLogic for a major utility installation (Belt water treatment plant related)
• Public hearings for both permit applications
• Draft meeting minutes for March 16, 2023
• No old business on the agenda

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including the treasurer's report, a consent agenda, and a series of board appointments to fire service area and fire district boards. The commission will also consider several contracts, including collective bargaining agreements, a Superfund grant modification, and an equipment maintenance agreement.

• Board appointments to fire service areas (Black Eagle, Cascade, Dearborn, Fort Shaw, Gore Hill, Monarch, Sand Coulee, Simms, Ulm, Vaughn) and fire districts (Belt Rural, Black Eagle #1)
• Contract 23-60: MOU regarding CBA with Federation of the CCHD Local #7772
• Contract 23-61: CBA with Teamsters Local Union No. 2 for Juvenile Detention Center (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025)
• Contract 23-62: EPA Grant #97858401 modification for Neihart Superfund site, total award $176,288
• Contract 23-63: Equipment maintenance agreement for Sheriff's Office printer/copiers

The Commission approved several contracts, including funding for arena repairs and ARPA water/sewer infrastructure projects. Budget appropriations for the HEART grant and bullet proof vest grant were also added to the agenda.

• Approved $155,555 contract to Copper Creek Construction for Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena repairs
• Approved $91,086 ARPA funds agreement with Two Buttes Water Users Association
• Approved $95,000 ARPA funding agreement with Simms County Sewer District
• Approved MOU for Adult Detention Officers regarding promotion eligibility testing (Contract 23-47)
• Approved MOU for Adult Detention Officers regarding vacation request deadlines (Contract 23-48)
• Approved Modification #1 to DPHHS Contract 23-221-3008-0 for Older Americans Act, SHIP and MIPPA funding
• Approved Resolution 23-20 budget appropriation for Older Americans Funding Group

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to review agenda documents, including a final plat application and two agenda request reports (AAR) for the Foothills and DUI Task Force. The agenda appears to be primarily procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Final plat application review
• AAR 1: Foothills agenda documents
• AAR 2: DUI Task Force agenda documents

The Commission approved the final plat for the Foothills Ranch No. 4 Major Subdivision after confirming 31 conditions were met. Other actions included approving the DUI Task Force Annual Plan and several board appointments.

• Approved final plat for Foothills Ranch No. 4 Major Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-57 for Cascade County DUI Task Force Annual Plan (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Kelsey Harland to Wedsworth Memorial Library (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Jean Clary to Tax Appeal (3-0)
• Approved appointments of Cassidy Blomgren and Phoebe Marcinek to Mental Health Local Advisory (3-0)
• Ratified $76,286.10 ARPA funds agreement with Stockett Water & Sewer District (3-0)
• Approved budget appropriations for FDA Self-Assessment ($1,754) and HIV Prevention ($16,503) grants (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on May 3, 2023, could not be retrieved. The county's agenda center returned an error stating the file was not found. As a result, no items for discussion or decision are available.

• Agenda PDF not found (file path: \ModuleFiles\AgendaCenter\Agendas\543/5-3-2023 ws.pdf)

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on May 3, 2023, approving several consent agenda items including ARPA subrecipient agreements for water/sewer projects in Stockett Water & Sewer District ($76,286) and the Town of Cascade ($300,000), as well as budget appropriations for a federal grant and HIV prevention funding. The commission also approved the final plat for the Foothills Ranch #4 Major Subdivision.

• Ratified ARPA subrecipient agreement with Stockett Water & Sewer District for $76,286 (Consent Agenda)
• Ratified ARPA subrecipient agreement with Town of Cascade for $300,000 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 23-23: Budget appropriation of $16,503 for HIV Prevention Services (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 23-22: Budget appropriation of $1,754 for FDA grant (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Final Plat for Foothills Ranch #4 Major Subdivision (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Contract 23-57: Cascade County DUI Task Force Annual Plan (Consent Agenda)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding a regular meeting on May 3, 2023, to approve the minutes from the April 5 meeting and receive updates from various departments. Reports will cover the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, environmental health, prevention services, and administration, including finance and quality improvement. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Approve minutes from April 5, 2023, meeting
• Dolly Parton Imagination Library report
• Environmental Health report
• Prevention Services report
• Administration report including finance and QI/PM

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the April 5 meeting unanimously. The meeting consisted entirely of informational reports from staff, including the Environmental Health Division, Prevention Services, Administration, Finance, and a QI/PM update. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from April 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving April minutes, reviewing March and April finance reports, and hearing updates on mini-grants, board membership, and ongoing strategic planning. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Finance report for March & April 2023 (pending)
• Mini-grants update
• Board membership updates (Alluvion, Legal)
• Strategic plan work in progress
• Public comment period

The Council approved a motion to apply for $12,000 in funding from the Central Service Area Authority (CSAA). Members discussed board vacancies, the status of mini-grants, and a proposed series of articles for Lifestyles Montana Magazine.

• Approved April 2023 minutes
• Approved submission of $12,000 grant application to CSAA

Cascade County Commission

This agenda contains only a reference to two PDF documents (Part 1 and Part 2) and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive details are contained in the attached documents.

• Agenda documents Part 1 and Part 2 referenced

The Commission approved a construction contract for arena repairs and several ARPA-funded water and sewer projects. They also authorized budget appropriations for behavioral health and senior services, and approved two labor agreements for detention officers.

• Approved $155,555 contract to Copper Creek Construction for Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena repairs (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-21 for HEART Grant behavioral health services (2-1)
• Approved $91,086 ARPA fund agreement with Two Buttes Water Users Association
• Approved $95,000 ARPA fund agreement with Simms County Sewer District
• Approved $9,600 BJA Bulletproof Vest Partnership award and associated budget appropriation
• Approved two MOUs with AFSCME Local #28 regarding detention officer promotion testing and vacation requests
• Approved budget appropriation for Older Americans Act funding (Resolution 23-20)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting in a work session to discuss and likely approve several contracts, including memoranda of understanding related to a collective bargaining agreement, a subrecipient agreement for ARPA-funded water infrastructure, a contract for arena repairs, and a modification to a state health contract. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.

• Contract 23-52: Ratification of Subrecipient Agreement with Two Buttes Water Users Association for $91,086 in ARPA funds for water/sewer infrastructure
• Contract 23-53: Award to Copper Creek Construction for $155,555 for repairs to Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena at Montana ExpoPark
• Contract 23-47 and 23-48: Memoranda of Understanding regarding collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #28 (Adult Detention Officers)
• Contract 23-54: Modification #1 to DPHHS Contract for Older Americans Act, SHIP, and MIPPA funding

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to consider a consent agenda with several contracts and resolutions. These include two memoranda of understanding with the AFSCME union for detention officers, ARPA-funded water/sewer projects for Two Buttes and Simms, a repair contract for the Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena, and a budget appropriation for older Americans funding.

• Contract 23-47: MOU on rank-specific promotion testing for detention officers
• Contract 23-48: MOU on vacation request deadline for detention officers
• Contract 23-52: ARPA subrecipient agreement with Two Buttes Water Users Association ($91,086)
• Contract 23-53: Copper Creek Construction arena repairs ($155,555)
• Contract 23-55: ARPA subrecipient agreement with Simms County Sewer District ($95,000)

The Commission held a work session to review several contracts and budget appropriations. Items included funding for water and sewer projects via ARPA and repairs to the Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena. The minutes do not record specific vote tallies for these items.

• Reviewed Contract 23-47: MOU for Adult Detention Officers promotion testing
• Reviewed Contract 23-48: MOU for Adult Detention Officers vacation request deadlines
• Reviewed Contract 23-52: $91,086 ARPA award to Two Buttes Water Users Association
• Reviewed Contract 23-53: $155,555 award to Copper Creek Construction for arena repairs
• Reviewed Contract 23-54 and Resolution 23-20: DPHHS Older Americans Act funding
• Reviewed Contract 23-55: $95,000 ARPA allocation to Simms County Sewer District
• Reviewed Resolution 23-16: Budget appropriation for HEART grant
• Reviewed Resolution 23-17: Budget appropriation for bullet proof vest grant

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with a hybrid in-person and online format. The only substantive item is the approval of the draft minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. There is no old or new business on the agenda, and the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes for March 21, 2023

Cascade County Commission

This is a routine commission meeting with agenda items limited to reviewing meeting minutes and two contracts (23-41 and 23-50). No other substantive actions or discussions are listed.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Contract 23-41
• Contract 23-50

The Commission approved a zoning map amendment for Parcel #2619975 and authorized several contracts for equipment, auditing, and infrastructure. A preliminary subdivision plat for Bauch Minor was approved with conditions. The board also approved various consent agenda items including pest control and mosquito abatement services.

• Approved Resolution 23-19 rezoning Parcel #2619975 from Open Space to Mixed-Use District (3-0)
• Approved $58,894 purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Suburban (3-0)
• Approved WIPFLI proposal for FY 2023, 2024, and 2025 audit services (3-0)
• Approved Bauch Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat with conditions 1-10 (3-0)
• Approved $36,964 contract with Shumaker Trucking & Excavating Inc. for fuel line and tank removal (3-0)
• Approved $300,000 ARPA funds agreement with Town of Cascade for water/sewer infrastructure (3-0)
• Approved $4,350 purchase of 2023 GR Utility Trailer for Weed Division (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 pest control contract for MT ExpoPark (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider a zoning map amendment and several contracts, including purchases and service agreements. The most consequential item is a rezoning of a specific parcel from Open Space to Mixed-Use District. Other items include vehicle and trailer purchases, pest control, mosquito abatement, and ARPA fund allocation.

• Resolution 23-19: Rezone Parcel #2619975 from Open Space to Mixed-Use District
• Contract 23-38: Purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Suburban for $58,894.00
• Contract 23-46: ARPA funds of $300,000.50 for Town of Cascade water/sewer project
• Contract 23-45: Mosquito abatement services with aerial application costs
• Contract 23-42: Audit services for FY2023-2025 totaling $325,150

The Commission conducted a work session to review several department contracts, a zoning map amendment, and audit service proposals. The minutes record the items discussed but do not list formal votes or final decisions.

• Reviewed purchase of 2023 GR Utility Trailer for $4,350.00
• Reviewed pest control proposal for MT ExpoPark for $3,500.00
• Reviewed mosquito abatement agreement with JHS. Inc.
• Reviewed $300,000.50 ARPA funds agreement for Town of Cascade water/sewer projects
• Reviewed COVID-19 testing supply amendment for $6,614.12
• Reviewed $5,000.00 grant for Retail Food Program Standards self-assessment
• Discussed Resolution 23-19 to rezone Parcel #2619975 from Open Space to Mixed-Use District
• Reviewed purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Suburban for $58,894.00 and WIPFLI audit services

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting and granted a septic variance request for Maxwell. Other agenda items consisted of reports from the governing body, family health, prevention, environmental health, and administration.

• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved septic variance request for Maxwell (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting with two presentations: a historical overview of the Cascade County Superfund site and a presentation from the Children's Museum of Montana. Public comment is also scheduled on matters within the commission's jurisdiction.

• Public meeting presentation on Cascade County Superfund historical overview by Sandy Johnson and Elizabeth Erickson
• Children's Museum of Montana presentation by Executive Director Sherrie Neff
• Public comment period on non-agenda matters (MCA 2-3-103)

The Commission held a special meeting to hear a presentation regarding the Children's Museum of Montana's plan to purchase and relocate to the Stray Moose property in Black Eagle. No formal decisions were made during the meeting. Public comment on the matter remains open until April 21, 2023.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the status of mini-grants, website updates, and crisis intervention diversion rates.

• Approved March 6, 2023 minutes

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to receive a presentation on the election process. The agenda includes multiple documents related to the presentation, including a Zoom information sheet and the presentation itself. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this appears to be an informational item.

• Election process presentation by SM
• Presentation documents include Zoom info and revised versions
• Scheduled for 2:00 PM

The Commission held a special meeting featuring a PowerPoint presentation on the election process by the Clerk and Recorder/Auditor/Elections Administrator. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of the presentation, commission discussion, and public comment.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 23-18, which establishes a preliminary salary for the Sheriff for fiscal year 2023/2024. The agenda also includes public comment on matters not on the agenda, followed by adjournment.

• Resolution 23-18: preliminary FY 2023/2024 Sheriff salary
• Public comment period (max 7 minutes per speaker)

The Cascade County Commission held a special meeting to address the Sheriff's salary for the upcoming fiscal year. The board approved Resolution 23-18 after a presentation and public comment period.

• Approved Resolution 23-18 establishing preliminary FY 2023/2024 salary for the Sheriff (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda only references a commission meeting and attached documents, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings specified.

The Commission approved a consent agenda containing several infrastructure projects and health department task orders. This included ARPA-funded water and sewer agreements and courthouse flooring replacement. Purchase orders and accounts payable warrants were also approved.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved joint road maintenance agreement with Teton County (3-0)
• Approved $29,824.62 contract with Warehouse Flooring for Courthouse Annex (3-0)
• Approved $245,647.50 ARPA fund agreement for Vaughn Cascade County Water & Sewer District (3-0)
• Approved $91,086.00 ARPA fund agreement for Two Buttes Water Users Association (3-0)
• Approved no-cost contract with The Fagenstrom Company for Sun Prairie Park bench and pad (3-0)
• Approved $44,000.00 contract with United Materials of Great Falls, Inc for asphalt removal and gravel installation (3-0)
• Approved two MT DPHHS health department task orders totaling $303,099.50 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 23-18, which sets elected official salaries for fiscal year 2024. Two options for the resolution are presented for discussion and possible adoption.

• Resolution 23-18: 2023-2024 Elected Official Salaries
• Two salary options (Option 1 and Option 2) under consideration

The Commission discussed Resolution 23-18 regarding preliminary Fiscal Year 2023/2024 salaries for the Sheriff and non-union employees. The board ultimately voted to table the matter to a future meeting.

• Tabled Resolution 23-18 regarding FY 2023/2024 salaries to March 29, 2023 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Compensation Board is scheduled to meet on March 27, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. The agenda lists the review of 'Compensation Meeting - Materials' and associated documents. No specific decisions, salary figures, or policy changes are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of Compensation Meeting - Materials
• Review of Compensation Board Agenda documents

The Compensation Board recommended an aggregate salary increase of 20% for the Sheriff. The board decided not to address cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for elected officials at this time.

• Appointed Ted Lewis as Chairman of the meeting (9-0)
• Recommended 20% aggregate raise for Sheriff's compensation (9-0)
• Decided not to address COLA for Elected Officials at this time (9-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review and likely approve a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, including a 10-year road maintenance agreement with Teton County, flooring replacement, ARPA-funded water/sewer projects, and health department task orders. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Contract 23-31: 10-year road maintenance agreement with Teton County
• Contract 23-32: Flooring replacement in County Courthouse Annex, $29,824.62
• Contract 23-35: ARPA funds for Vaughn Cascade County Water & Sewer District, $245,647.50
• Contract 23-36: ARPA funds for Two Buttes Water Users Association, $91,086.00
• Contract 23-33: Health department task order increase, $286,596.50

The Commission approved several contracts including road maintenance agreements, courthouse flooring replacement, and ARPA-funded water and sewer projects. Health department task orders for family and HIV prevention services were also ratified.

• Approved Contract 23-31: 10-year road maintenance agreement with Teton County
• Approved Contract 23-32: $29,824.62 for Courthouse Annex flooring replacement
• Approved Contract 23-35: $245,647.50 ARPA funds for Vaughn Cascade County Water & Sewer District
• Approved Contract 23-36: $91,086.00 ARPA funds for Two Buttes Water Users Association
• Approved Contract 23-37: Installation of concrete bench and pad at Sun Prairie Park (no cost to County)
• Approved Contract 23-38: $44,000.00 for asphalt removal and gravel installation
• Approved Contract 23-33: $286,596.50 for Supplemental Health Montana Families (ARPA funded)
• Approved Contract 23-34: $16,503.00 for HIV Prevention Services and Immunization Outreach

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to consider the Bauch Minor Subdivision preliminary plat application, which includes a staff report, public hearing, and board action. The agenda also includes approval of the February meeting minutes and a legislative update on land use bills. No old business is listed.

• Bauch Minor Subdivision preliminary plat application with public hearing and board action
• Approval of draft meeting minutes for February 21, 2023
• Land Use Bills legislative update under Board Matters
• Public comments on matters not on the agenda within Zoning Board of Adjustment jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

This is the agenda for the Cascade County Commission meeting on March 14, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and references attached documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics detailed in the text provided.

• 9:30 a.m. Commission Meeting on 3-14-2023

The Commission approved over $282,000 for the Bridge & Road Safety & Accountability Program and a professional services agreement for off-site administrative healthcare. They also authorized ARPA funds for water and sewer infrastructure projects and appointed a presiding officer for 2023.

• Appointed Commissioner Rae Grulkowski as 2023 presiding officer (3-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Heritage Health Solutions Inc. for Sheriff's Office healthcare (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-13 requesting $282,181.28 in Bridge & Road Safety & Accountability Program funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-16 appropriating $282,181.28 for the BARSAA Program (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-14 for the Fox Farm State Lands Project DNRC Easement Application (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 in ARPA funds for Pleasant Valley Colony water/sewer project (3-0)
• Approved $30,000 in ARPA funds for South Wind Water & Sewer District project (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 renewal for Cooperative Law Enforcement plan with USDA Forest Service (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to consider several contracts and resolutions, including ARPA-funded water and sewer infrastructure agreements, a cooperative law enforcement plan with the Forest Service, a healthcare services contract for the Sheriff's Office, and requests for state bridge and easement funds.

• Contract 23-26: $75,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with Pleasant Valley Colony for water/sewer infrastructure
• Contract 23-27: Cooperative law enforcement plan with USDA Forest Service, $3,500 reimbursable
• Contract 23-28: $30,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with South Wind Water & Sewer District
• Contract 23-24: Professional services agreement with Heritage Health Solutions for Sheriff's Office healthcare
• Resolution 23-13: Request for $282,181.28 in MDT bridge funds with 5% county match

The Commission ratified agreements to distribute ARPA funds for water and sewer projects and approved a law enforcement operating plan with the USDA Forest Service. The board also addressed resolutions regarding bridge and road safety funding and a state lands easement application.

• Approved $75,000 ARPA funds for Pleasant Valley Colony water/sewer project
• Approved $30,000 ARPA funds for South Wind Water & Sewer District water/sewer project
• Approved Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Operating Plan with USDA Forest Service ($3,500)
• Approved appointment of 2023 Presiding Officer for Chairman of the County Commissioners
• Approved Resolution 23-15 regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlements
• Approved Resolution 23-13 requesting $282,181.28 in Bridge & Road Safety & Accountability Program funds
• Approved Resolution 23-14 regarding Cascade County Fox Farm State Lands Project DNRC Easement Application

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to approve February minutes and finances, discuss pending board membership candidates, and review a mini-grant application. The council will also hear updates on various mental health programs and community initiatives. Public comment is open for any mental health issue.

• Approval of February 2023 finance report and minutes
• Discussion of pending board candidates from Alluvion and legal sector
• Review of attached mini-grant application
• Updates on Mobile Response Team, Mental Health Court, and crisis intervention collaborative
• Strategic plan work in progress

The Council approved two mini-grant applications for wellness and self-care projects. Members also discussed workforce shortages and the current crisis stabilization situation in Montana.

• Approved February 2023 Minutes and Finance report
• Approved $1,000 mini-grant for United Way's Self Care and Zen Den project
• Approved $1,000 mini-grant for Partners for Prevention and Community Collaborations for Health and Wellness' No More Violence Week activities

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of reports from the governing body, Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration, as well as an overview of the Community Health Improvement Plan.

• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding its regular meeting on February 28, 2023. The agenda includes multiple attached documents, including a resolution (Resolution 23-11) and supplementary agenda materials, but the specific items for discussion or decision are not detailed in the provided text.

• Resolution 23-11 referenced in agenda documents
• Multiple agenda documents attached (main agenda, agenda docs, agenda #2)

The Commission approved financing for a renewable fuels refinery and authorized several ARPA-funded water and sewer infrastructure agreements. They also amended the indigent cremation/burial fund policy and approved a zoning map amendment for one parcel.

• Approved Resolution 23-11 to issue revenue bonds for Montana Renewables, LLC refinery project (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-10 amending eligibility for Indigent Cremation/Burial Fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution of Intention 23-12 to rezone Parcel #2619975 from Open Space to Mixed-Use District (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA fund agreement with Grassland Colony for water/sewer infrastructure (3-0)
• Approved $86,133.18 ARPA fund agreement with Homestead Acres Water & Sewer District (3-0)
• Approved $277,250 ARPA fund agreement with Gore Hill County Water District (3-0)
• Approved $320,176 ARPA fund agreement with Centerville Public Schools for water/sewer infrastructure (3-0)
• Tabled Contract 23-24 with Heritage Health Solutions Inc. until March 14, 2023

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a county-initiated zoning map amendment to rezone parcel #2619975 from the Open Space District to the Mixed-Use District. The board will discuss the staff report and take action on the proposal.

• Rezone parcel #2619975 from Open Space to Mixed-Use (ZC #2023-001)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment
• Staff report by Planning Director Charity Yonker

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider consent agenda items ratifying ARPA-funded subrecipient agreements for water and sewer infrastructure projects, and to vote on resolutions amending the indigent cremation/burial fund policy and approving financing documents for a renewable fuels refinery. The agenda also includes the Treasurer's Report and a work session.

• Ratify ARPA subrecipient agreement with Grassland Colony ($50,000) for water/sewer infrastructure
• Ratify ARPA subrecipient agreement with Homestead Acres Water & Sewer District ($86,133.18)
• Ratify ARPA subrecipient agreement with Gore Hill County Water District ($277,250)
• Ratify ARPA subrecipient agreement with Centerville Public Schools ($388,875)
• Resolution 23-10 amending eligibility policy for Indigent Cremation/Burial Fund

The Commission ratified four subrecipient agreements for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for water and sewer infrastructure projects. The board also addressed resolutions regarding indigent burial fund eligibility and financing for a renewable fuels refinery.

• Ratified Contract 23-20: ARPA funds for Grassland Colony water/sewer project
• Ratified Contract 23-21: ARPA funds for Homestead Acres Water & Sewer District project
• Ratified Contract 23-22: $277,250 in ARPA funds for Gore Hill County Water District
• Ratified Contract 23-23: $320,176 in ARPA funds for Centerville Public Schools water/sewer project
• Discussed Resolution 23-10: Amending eligibility for Indigent Cremation/Burial Fund
• Discussed Resolution 23-11: Financing documents for Montana Renewables, LLC revenue bonds

Cascade County Commission

The provided document contains only the meeting title and links to PDF files. It does not list specific decisions, discussions, or concrete agenda items for the Cascade County Commission meeting on February 14, 2023.

The Commission approved several professional service agreements for road maintenance and facility repairs. They also authorized the purchase of a vehicle and a portable air compressor, and approved funding for health department programs.

• Approved $128,500 ARPA-funded contract with Nelson Architects for a new Sheriff's Office storage building (2-0)
• Approved $21,500 contract with TD&H Engineering for Ulm/Vaughn Road maintenance (2-0)
• Approved $24,000 contract with TD&H Engineering for Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena repairs (2-0)
• Approved $17,286 contract with Big Sky Civil & Environmental for street overlay and maintenance (2-0)
• Approved $27,600 purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban from ASIA Motors Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $22,750 purchase of a Sullair-185 Portable Air Compressor (2-0)
• Approved $687,017 budget appropriation for COVID Immunization Program (2-0)
• Approved $7,950 contract for fuel line and tank removal at the Sheriff's Office (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda and several contracts, including a $128,500 ARPA-funded design for a new sheriff's office storage building, road maintenance agreements, and a $388,875 ARPA beneficiary agreement with Great Falls College MSU. The agenda also includes a budget appropriation for a COVID immunization program and a board appointment to the Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area.

• Contract 23-11: $128,500 (ARPA) for Nelson Architects to design a new sheriff's office storage building
• Contract 23-15: Ratification of $388,875 ARPA beneficiary agreement with Great Falls College MSU
• Resolution 23-07: $687,017 budget appropriation for COVID immunization program
• Contract 23-09: $17,286 for overlay and maintenance of 27th St NW, 31st St NW, 34th St NW, and Wilkinson Lane
• Contract 23-12: $19,175 for overlay and maintenance of Ulm/Vaughn Road

The Cascade County Commission approved several professional service agreements for road maintenance and facility repairs. The board also authorized the purchase of a vehicle and equipment, and approved a budget appropriation for COVID immunizations.

• Appointed Timothy Wynn to Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area
• Approved $995.40 reimbursement for USDA Commodities Supplemental Food Program
• Ratified $388,875 ARPA funds agreement with Great Falls College MSU
• Approved Lumen Dedicated Internet Access Agreement Modification
• Approved NesteLive! talent booking services for Montana ExpoPark
• Approved $687,017 budget appropriation for COVID Immunization Program
• Approved $17,286 contract with Big Sky Civil & Environmental Inc for road maintenance
• Approved $128,500 ARPA funds contract with Nelson Architects for Sheriff's Office storage building

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council meeting on February 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. The agenda contains no listed discussion items, decisions, or attachments beyond the meeting notice itself.

• Meeting scheduled for 2/6/2023 at 1:30 p.m.

The council approved the January 2023 minutes and the finance reports for November 2022 through January 2023. Members discussed the status of mini-grant proposals and the expansion of the Mental Health Treatment Court. Reports were provided on the Mobile Response Team's 317 calls last year and the Library Project's proposed mill levy for peer supporters.

• Approved January 2023 minutes
• Approved November 2022, December 2022, and January 2023 finance reports

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from various health divisions, and discuss a smoke shelter regulation update. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports from governing body, family health, environmental health, prevention services, and administration, including finance and strategic plans.

• Approve minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Smoke Shelter Regulations Update
• 2022 Final Strategic Action Plan/Quality Improvement Report
• 2023 Strategic Action Plan
• PHAB Letter of Support

The Board of Health approved the 2023 Strategic Action Plan and Quality Improvement projects. The board also authorized a letter of support for Public Health Accreditation and an application for the Public Health Workforce Grant.

• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Strategic Action Plan and Quality Improvement projects (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Accreditation letter of support (unanimous)
• Approved application for the Public Health Workforce Grant (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting at 9:30 AM. The agenda includes only procedural items, with attached documents for the meeting and an agenda action report. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special commission meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM
• Meeting documents attached (1-31-2023 SM.PDF)
• Agenda action report attached (01-31-2023 AAR.PDF)

The Cascade County Commission approved a resolution establishing a specific fee for the sale of personal property related to delinquent taxes. This fee applies to the Treasurer's Writs of Execution Process for mobile homes.

• Approved Resolution 23-05 setting the Treasurer's fee to $75 for delinquent mobile home taxes (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission approved a contract for fuel system upgrades at the MT Expo Park and renamed a frontage road. They also approved routine purchase orders and a budget appropriation for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-06 for 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant budget appropriation of $21,131 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-07 Medicare Advantage Benefit Program Provider Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04 to rename Tri(-)Hil Frontage Road to Tri Hill Frontage Road (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-06 with NWESTCO for MT Expo Park fuel system upgrades for $38,025.35 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss and likely approve several agenda items, including a road renaming, two budget appropriations, and two contracts. The consent agenda includes funding for radios and a grant adjustment, while the regular agenda covers a road name correction and a fuel system upgrade.

• Resolution 23-05: $19,980 budget appropriation for Safety 24/7 Program radios
• Resolution 23-06: $21,131 budget adjustment for 2022 Byrne JAG grant
• Resolution 23-04: Rename Tri(-)Hil Frontage Road to Tri Hill Frontage Road
• Contract 23-07: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage agreement for Pauline Conway
• Contract 23-06: $38,025.35 fuel system upgrade at MT Expo Park with NWESTCO

The Commission approved a contract for fuel system upgrades and two budget appropriations. They also approved a provider agreement for the Health Department and a road renaming resolution.

• Approved Resolution 23-06 to increase expenditures and revenues for the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program ($21,131)
• Approved Contract 23-07 for Pauline Conway RN, MSN, FNP to participate in the Medicare Advantage Network
• Approved Resolution 23-04 to rename Tri( -) Hil Frontage Road to Tri Hill Frontage Road
• Approved Contract 23-06 with NWESTCO for MT Expo Park shop yard fuel system upgrade ($38,025.35)
• Pulled Resolution 23-05 regarding Safety 24/7 Program radio purchase ($19,980)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to elect its president and vice president, and to review the 2022 annual report presented by the Planning Director. The agenda includes approval of the December 20, 2022 draft minutes and a public comment period. No old business or board matters are listed.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• 2022 Annual Report presented by Planning Director Charity Yonker
• Approval of draft meeting minutes for December 20, 2022
• Public comments on other matters within the board's jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items and linked documents, with no specific decisions or discussion topics listed in the text provided.

• Meeting held at 9:30 a.m. on January 10, 2023
• Agenda documents referenced but not detailed in the text

The Commission approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including a large vehicle purchase and HVAC replacements. It also passed a resolution to separate accounting operations from the management of the Clerk and Recorder/Auditor's office.

• Approved Contract 23-01 for 13 vehicles from Bison Ford of Great Falls for $585,905.00 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-03 separating accounting operations and staff from Clerk and Recorder/Auditor management (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-02 for two rooftop air units at MT ExpoPark from Brennan Heating & Cooling for $69,590.00 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-03 for a new metal roof at the Road & Bridge shop for $24,500.00 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-02 setting the 2023 daily incarceration credit rate at $115.00 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 23-04 for youth drug court urinalysis testing services up to $9,300.00 (3-0)
• Approved MT DPHHS Amendment #0002 for paralegal services on Youth In Need of Care cases (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets virtually to hear a guest presentation from the Montana Veterans Health Administration's Suicide Prevention Team, approve December 2022 minutes and finances, and discuss board membership, mini-grants, and grant writing. The agenda also includes updates on the strategic plan, work groups, and various committee reports.

• Guest presentation by Lauren DeFrancisci, LCSW, on suicide prevention from Montana Veterans Health Administration
• Approval of December 2022 minutes and finance report
• Board membership updates: Alluvion and Legal candidates pending
• Mini-grants award update
• Strategic plan work in progress

The council approved the December 2022 minutes with a correction regarding library funding. Members discussed veteran suicide prevention strategies and reported that $2,000 remains for mini-grants to be distributed in January.

• Approved December 2022 minutes as corrected
• Appointed Commissioner Rae Grulkowski as the Commissioner representative

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and receive reports on COVID-19, family health, environmental health, prevention services, and administration. They will also discuss smoke shelter regulations and public comment. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Election of officers
• COVID-19 report
• Smoke shelter regulations discussion
• 2023 Strategic Action Plan

The Board of Health elected new officers and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board also approved the Emergency Response Guide. Several departmental reports were provided without further action.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Mayor Bob Kelly as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Amanda Ball as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved the Emergency Response Guide (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to consider routine administrative items, including resolutions for the 2023 meeting schedule and daily incarceration rate, as well as several contracts for county services and equipment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution 23-01: Establishes regular commission meeting schedule for 2023.
• Resolution 23-02: Sets daily per diem rate for incarceration at $115.00.
• Contract 23-03: A.T. Klemens to replace metal roof on Road & Bridge shop in Armington for $24,500.
• Contract 23-01: Bison Ford bid for 13 vehicles totaling $585,905.
• Contract 23-02: Brennan Heating & Cooling to replace rooftop air units at Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena for $69,590.

The Cascade County Commission held a work session to review several resolutions and contracts, including vehicle purchases and facility repairs. The minutes record the items presented for the session but do not list final vote tallies for the individual contracts and resolutions.

• Reviewed Resolution 23-01: 2023 meeting schedule
• Reviewed Resolution 23-02: $115.00 daily incarceration credit rate
• Reviewed Contract 23-03: $24,500.00 roof installation for Road & Bridge shop
• Reviewed Contract 23-04: Urinalysis testing services for Juvenile Drug Court
• Reviewed Contract 23-01: $585,905.00 bid for 13 vehicles from Bison Ford
• Reviewed Contract 23-02: $69,590.00 for rooftop air units at MT. ExpoPark
• Reviewed Resolution 23-03: Separation of Accounting Operations from Management
• Reviewed Contract 23-05: Youth in Care of Need for County Attorney's office