Cascade County public meetings in 2024

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved three contracts: a $27,935 spreader/sander, a $235,842.47 Freightliner snowplow truck, and the Central Region Hazard Mitigation Plan. All motions passed 3-0. The consent agenda, including several contracts and minutes, was also approved.

• Approved purchase of 2025 Swenson Spreader/Sander for $27,935 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026/2027 Freightliner 114SD with snowplow for $235,842.47 (3-0)
• Approved Central Region Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and minutes (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve minutes from November and receive reports on family health, environmental health, prevention services, and communicable disease. A notable item is an update on WIC Food Package Changes/Posters under Family Health Services. Public comment will be accepted on matters within the board's jurisdiction.

• Approval of minutes from November 6 meeting
• WIC Food Package Changes/Posters update (Family Health Services)
• Environmental Health report
• Prevention Services and Communicable Disease report
• Administration, Finance, Strategic Planning, and Community Coalition reports

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review a consent agenda. The body will consider a board appointment and a labor contract.

• Appointment of Leann Anderson to the DUI Task Force (term expiring June 30, 2026)
• Contract 24-185: Collective Bargaining Agreement between Cascade County & Public Employees’ Craft Council (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027)
• City-County Health Department discussion

Cascade County Commission

The provided agenda consists of a list of document filenames and a start time. There are no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items detailed in the text.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three special use permit requests. These applications involve a second dwelling, rock crushing operations, and an accessory structure.

• SUP 017-2024: Request by Jim Sullivan for a second dwelling at 117 Brandy Wine Lane
• SUP 018-2024: Application by Michael and Brenda Troyer for rock crushing at an approved quarry
• SUP 019-2024: Application by Patrick Harvie for an accessory structure without a permitted principal use

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several contracts for fleet equipment and service agreements. The body will discuss the sale of energy assets and the auction of older fleet vehicles.

• Contract 24-181: Freightliner 114SD with spreader and snowplow for $235,842.47
• Contract 24-178: 2025 Swenson Spreader/Sander for $27,935.00
• Contract 24-179: Assignment of agreement to sell Energy West assets to NorthWestern Energy
• Contract 24-183: Emergency Management Performance Grant with a total project cost of $168,814
• Contract 24-151: Service Agreement with Cascade Senior Center not to exceed $10,580

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat review for Mountain River View Estates, a three-lot minor subdivision in the Suburban Residential 2 District, submitted by Andrew Bergman. The meeting includes old business, new business, board matters, and public comment on other items within the board's jurisdiction. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Preliminary plat review for Mountain River View Estates (three-lot minor subdivision, SR-2 District, applicant Andrew Bergman)
• Multiple supporting documents attached including staff report, engineering plans, water rights, and weed management plan
• Public comment period on matters within the board's jurisdiction
• Board matters and potential discussion of old and new business

Cascade County Commission

The Board of County Canvassers will meet to canvass the 2024 General Election. The Elections Administrator will present the canvass for review and certification. The board will also take public comment on matters within its jurisdiction.

• 2024 General Election Canvass presented by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 24-38, which would set the county's tax mills for 2025. The agenda includes supporting documents for this single item.

• Resolution 24-38: 2025 county tax mills

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes, departmental reports, and public comment. Key discussion items include WIC food package changes and updates from Family Health Services, Environmental Health, and Prevention Services.

• Family Health Services report with WIC Food Package Changes/Posters
• Environmental Health report
• Prevention Services and Communicable Disease reports
• Finance report and Community Coalition report
• Public comment on matters within Board of Health jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several high-value contracts for fleet vehicles and infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss a long-term transportation plan and a minor subdivision plat.

• Contract 24-167: $684,491.25 for 8 utility cruisers and 1 F150 cruiser from Duval Ford LLC
• Contract 24-169: $365,165.00 for six 2025 vehicles from Bison Ford of Great Falls
• Contract 24-171: $52,025.40 for a gas fryer and warmer for Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena
• Resolution 24-53: Public hearing on a petition to discontinue part of 23rd Alley South
• Final Plat for Mercedes Minor Subdivision: Three-lot subdivision on 49.06 acres in SR-1 zoning

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment meets to consider two special use permit applications. One application from Steve Keaster seeks approval for a Small Contractor Yard. The second from NorthWestern Energy requests continuation of a Temporary Laydown yard. The board will also take public comments on other matters within its jurisdiction.

• SUP 008-2024: Steve Keaster special use permit for a Small Contractor Yard
• SUP 016-2024: NorthWestern Energy special use permit to continue Temporary Laydown yard
• Public comments accepted on other matters within the board's jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is reviewing a collective bargaining agreement with the Operating Engineer’s Union Local #400. The body is also considering several service agreements for senior centers and a resolution prohibiting snow dumping on public roads.

• Resolution 24-49: Prohibits dumping private driveway snow onto county roads
• Contract 24-144: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Operating Engineer’s Union Local #400
• Senior Center contracts: Totaling $119,680 across Cascade, Centerville, Belt Golden Agers, Sun River Valley, and Great Falls centers
• Contract 24-161: $23,000 change order for Sheriff Office chiller replacement
• Contract 24-160: $19,596 total cost for 14 bulletproof vests

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will consider the Great Falls Area Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and make a recommendation to the County Commissioners. A presentation by Andrew Finch, Senior Transportation Planner with the City of Great Falls, is scheduled. No old business is on the agenda.

• Consideration of the Great Falls Area Long Range Transportation Plan and recommendation to Cascade County Commissioners

Cascade County Commission

This is a special meeting of the Cascade County Commission. The agenda lists only times and document references, including a resolution numbered 24-48, but no specific discussion items are described. The content is largely procedural boilerplate.

• Resolution 24-48 referenced in agenda documents
• Meeting held at 1:30 PM
• Documents include SM.PDF, AAR, and agenda PDFs

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from September, receive department reports, and consider a septic variance application for the Knight property. The meeting includes public comment and member discussion.

• Septic variance request – Knight
• Approve minutes from September 4, 2024 meeting
• Family Health Services report
• Environmental Health report
• Communicable Disease report

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider a consent agenda including budget adjustments reducing revenues by $234,495 and expenses by $691,817, a collective bargaining agreement with the Operating Engineers Union, and several contracts. Other agenda items include a preliminary subdivision plat and purchase of three motor graders for $397,000. Add-on requests involve awarding an inmate commissary contract and adopting meeting protocols.

• Resolution 24-44: Budget appropriation for FY2025 corrections reducing revenues by $234,495 and expenses by $691,817
• Contract 24-149: Purchase of three 2025 Caterpillar 160 AWD motor graders for $397,000
• Contract 24-157: Compliance Monitoring System for Pre-Trial Services up to $280,000 per fiscal year
• Resolution 24-46: Application for a public recreation park easement on about 79 acres of state trust land near Missouri River
• Contract 24-158: Approval of inmate commissary services contract with Keefe Commissary Network

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting on September 25, 2024, appears to focus on a revised contract (24-143) under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda consists primarily of document references and a 9:30 AM time slot with no described business.

• Consideration of Contract 24-143 HAVA Grant, Revised

The Cascade County Commission approved a $604,000 contract with Action Plumbing for a new chiller, cooling tower, pumps, and valves at the Sheriff's Office. The Commission also approved Resolution 24-42, disallowing pre-printed candidate labels on election ballots, with amendments to specify five candidates and require hand counts for ballots with stickers. Additionally, the Commission authorized the temporary transition of Election Department operations to the Exhibition Hall for the November 5, 2024 election.

• Approved $604,000 HVAC contract with Action Plumbing for Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-42 disallowing pre-printed candidate labels, amended to five candidates and hand-count requirement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-41 to move Election Department operations to Exhibition Hall for Nov 5 election (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 8 contracts and agreements (3-0)
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to review several contracts and resolutions, including election operations and health department funding. The body will discuss a major cooling system upgrade for the Sheriff's Office and the relocation of Election Day operations.

• Contract 24-139: $604,000 for chiller, cooling tower, pumps, and valves at the Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 24-41: Relocation of Election Day operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall
• Contract 24-140: $806,831.50 total funding for WIC Program Services
• Contract 24-138: $16,734.46 change order for the Evidence Storage Building
• Contract 24-137: 16-year lease and easement for the 803 radio repeater site at Belt Butte

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three special use permit applications at its September 19, 2024 meeting. Applications include a second dwelling for Jesse and Arlene Goossen, a large contractor yard for Aquasource, and a second dwelling for Thomas Barrett and Melissa Bento. No old business is on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit SUP-13-2024 by Jesse and Arlene Goossen for a second dwelling
• Special Use Permit SUP-014-2024 by Woith Engineering for Aquasource for a large contractor yard
• Special Use Permit SUP-015-2024 by Thomas Barrett and Melissa Bento for a second dwelling

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will meet to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a staff report regarding the Winters Minor Subdivision.

• Winters Minor Subdivision staff report

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission approved a memorandum of understanding amending the collective bargaining agreement with the Cascade County Sheriff Association, changing deputies' work schedule from 9-hour to 10-hour and 40-minute shifts. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including several contracts and board appointments, and appointed David Guinn to the Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts and appointments (2-0)
• Appointed David Guinn to Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area (2-0)
• Approved Contract 24-136 amending deputies' shift to 10h40m (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to close and adopt the FY2025 budget. The commission will also consider Resolution 24-35, which sets salaries for elected officials for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Supporting documents include the FY2025 Budget Summary and a revised version of the salary resolution.

• Adoption of the FY2025 budget to close the fiscal year
• Resolution 24-35 setting 2024-2025 elected official salaries
• Review of the FY2025 Budget Summary document
• Consideration of Revised AAR#1 (attached with Resolution 24-35)

The commission closed the FY2025 budget hearing and adopted the budget via Resolution 24-37, amended to replace 'Appropriation' with 'Budget Authority' and remove a $40,000 placeholder for library funding. The motion passed 2-1, with Commissioner Grulkowski voting against. The commission also unanimously approved resolutions for elected officials' salaries, rural lighting district assessments, and tax mill levies.

• Adopted FY2025 budget with amendment (2-1)
• Approved elected officials' salaries for FY2024/2025 (3-0)
• Approved rural lighting district assessments (3-0)
• Set Cascade County tax mill levies for FY2024/2025 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider a consent agenda including board appointments and several contracts. Notable items include a $18,000 grant for rural fire capacity and a lease renewal for Meals on Wheels at $13,200/year. They will also consider six memorandums of understanding with neighboring counties for fetal and infant death reviews. Public comment will be heard on any matter within the commission's jurisdiction.

• Appointments to Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area Board (John Howard, Aneka Bean) and Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area Board (David Guinn, Mercy Padgett, Talbert Bryan)
• Appointment to Mental Health Local Council (Kristy Pontet-Stroop)
• Contract 24-131: DNRC 2024 Rural Fire Capacity Program subaward agreement for $18,000
• Contract 24-133: Lease agreement with Great Falls Food Bank for Meals on Wheels at $1,100/month ($13,200/year)
• Six memorandums of understanding with Meagher, Chouteau, Pondera, Toole, Teton, and Glacier counties for the Fetal, Infant, Child & Mortality & Prevention Team

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on September 4, 2024, approving the consent agenda, which included appointments to the Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area and Mental Health Local Council boards, as well as multiple contracts and agreements. The commission also discussed and added two items: a contract for the 2024 Election Voter Information Pamphlet mailing and a memorandum amending the deputy sheriff collective bargaining agreement to change the work schedule from 9 hours to 10 hours and 40 minutes. No votes were recorded in the minutes; all items were presented for approval.

• Approved Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area appointments: John Howard (term to May 31, 2027) and Aneka Bean (term to May 31, 2025)
• Approved Mental Health Local Council appointment: Kristy Pontet-Stroop (Family or Member Consumer category)
• Approved Contract 24-124 with Salvation Army for Foster Grandparent Program (Oct 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2027)
• Approved Contract 24-131 with DNRC for Rural Fire Capacity Program, $18,000 (annual renewal)
• Approved Contract 24-132 with MT DPHHS for Older Americans Act, SHIP & MIPPA Programming FY2025
• Approved Contract 24-133 lease with Great Falls Food Bank for Meals on Wheels, $1,100/month
• Approved Contract 24-134 amendment to IV-E Legal Services contract
• Approved five MOUs with Meagher, Chouteau, Pondera, Toole, Teton, and Glacier counties for FICMMR team

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from July and August, receive updates from department heads, and hear a presentation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance. Public comment will be taken on matters within the board's jurisdiction.

• Approval of minutes from July 3, 2024, meeting
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024, meeting
• Presentation by Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance
• Potential letter of support for the Alliance as part of the presentation
• Public comment period for matters within board's jurisdiction

The Board of Health approved a letter of support for the Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance (SAPA) as recommended, with four members voting in favor and Commissioner Briggs opposed. The board also approved minutes from its July 3 and August 7, 2024 meetings. All other agenda items were informational reports with no decisions.

• Approved July 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SAPA letter of support as written (4-1)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review several contracts. The body will discuss funding for a memorial library and the purchase of road reconstruction materials.

• Contract 24-121: $6,000 in ARPA funds for the Wedsworth Memorial Library
• Contract 24-123: Road mix from Shumaker Trucking & Excavation at $11.88 per ton plus $25,000 mobilization fee
• Contract 24-122: Planting of one Lanceleaf Popular tree in Sun Prairie Park at no cost to the county

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider an extension request for Special Use Permit #002-2023, initiated by David and Penny Urick, for a second dwelling on parcel 5038710. The meeting includes a staff report and a board decision on the extension.

• Extension request for Special Use Permit #002-2023 by David & Penny Urick for a second dwelling on parcel 5038710

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider consent agenda items including two interlocal agreements for law enforcement services with the Town of Belt ($67,648.40) and the Town of Cascade ($67,638.32), a software upgrade for the workforce timekeeping system ($52,260 annual plus $62,400 one-time), and a media plan for immunization clinics ($750). A resolution to change the Clerk & Recorder's office hours to 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. due to staffing limitations is also on the agenda. Public comment on non-agenda matters is allowed.

• Proclamation recognizing October 15, 2024 as White Cane Awareness Week
• Contract 24-115: Interlocal law enforcement with Town of Belt, $67,648.40
• Contract 24-116: Interlocal law enforcement with Town of Cascade, $67,638.32
• Contract 24-117: Ultimate Kronos Group software upgrade, $52,260 annual + $62,400 one-time
• Resolution 24-33: Change Clerk & Recorder's office hours to 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. due to staffing

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will convene for a routine meeting with two main agenda items: a training session provided by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and public comment on matters within the board's jurisdiction. No substantive decisions, votes, or financial actions are listed on the agenda.

• Local Board of Health Training by DPHHS
• Public comment period under MCA 50-2-116

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider a consent agenda including contracts with the Montana Wool Growers Association ($2,636) and Montana Stockgrowers Association ($24,609) for predator control, appoint board members, and discuss a print shop operation. They will also review the DUI Task Force annual report and fill a Board of Health vacancy.

• Contract 24-106: $2,636 MOU with Montana Wool Growers for sheep predator control
• Contract 24-107: $24,609 MOU with Montana Stockgrowers for cattle predator control
• Contract 24-108: Cascade County DUI Task Force Annual Report
• Board of Health vacancy: applicants Dr. Rachel Amthor MD and Dr. Guy C. Venuti
• Add-on: ratification of interlocal agreements for election petition signature verification staffing

Planning Board

This meeting consists of standard procedural items including roll call and adjournment. No specific projects, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Cascade County Commission

This document provides a list of filenames for the Cascade County Commission meeting on July 9, 2024. The provided text consists of procedural file references and does not include substantive details regarding the topics or decisions to be discussed.

• Contract 24-104

Cascade County Commission

The Commission will consider several items including large-scale entertainment contracts for the 2024 MT State Fair. Public hearings are scheduled for subdivision plats, street discontinuations, and a rezoning request. The board will also review various county service contracts and appointments.

• $609,500 contract for 2024 MT State Fair concert bookings including Starship and Bush
• $78,700 contract for gravel and asphalt work on Lower River Road
• Resolution 24-30: Rezoning approximately 10 acres from Suburban Residential to Commercial
• Resolution 24-29: Discontinuance of three streets and two alleys in the Townsite of Fife
• Designation of alcohol tax funds for chemical dependency treatment and prevention services

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review updates from Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting and reviewing a septic variance for Heisler / Sun River Ventures.

• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Septic variance for Heisler / Sun River Ventures
• Reports from Family Health Services, Environmental Health, and Prevention Services
• Administration and Finance reports

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will review June minutes and receive updates on the CSAA Congress and SAA Summit. Members will also discuss progress regarding the Strategic Plan, Community Resource Guide, and mini-grants. Various representatives will provide reports on mental health court and community networks.

• Updates on CSAA Congress and SAA Summit
• Progress updates on the Strategic Plan and Community Resource Guide
• Mini-Grants update
• Reports from Mental Health Court, MT Peer Network, and NAMI

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Board of County Canvassers will meet to certify the results of a recount. Elections Administrator Terry Thompson will present the certification for the board.

• Certification of Recount Results

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Recount Board will meet on June 24, 2024, to perform recounts for Terry Thompson in three precincts. These recounts involve the Elections Administrator position.

• Recount of Terry Thompson (Precinct 19A)
• Recount of Terry Thompson (Precinct 19B)
• Recount of Terry Thompson (Precinct 19C)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three special use permit applications from MV Investments, LLC. These permits would allow for the construction of a duplex on each of the respective properties. The meeting includes a staff report and a public hearing.

• Special Use Permit 010-2024 for a duplex
• Special Use Permit 011-2024 for a duplex
• Special Use Permit 012-2024 for a duplex
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Cascade County Commission

The Commission will consider a collective bargaining agreement for adult detention officers. The agenda also includes a $130,209 grant reimbursement for the juvenile detention center and an agreement with the Great Falls Turf Club. Additionally, the board will address several appointments and rescissions.

• Collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME MT Council 9 Local #28
• $130,209 juvenile detention grant reimbursement
• Great Falls Turf Club race meet agreement ($13,000 per date)
• Appointment of Kathryn Hansen to Senior Advisory Council
• Rescission and appointment regarding Simms Fire Fee Service Area Board

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is reviewing a preliminary plat application for the Mercedes Minor Subdivision. The board will also hold a public hearing and take action on Zoning Change Application #2024-002.

• Mercedes Minor Preliminary Plat Application submitted by Karl Birky
• Zoning Change Application #2024-002 initiated by Paul Boland
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Cascade County Commission

The Board of County Canvassers will reconvene from its June 17, 2024 meeting to conduct the election canvass for the 2024 Primary Election. Elections Administrator Terry Thompson will present the results.

• Election Canvass – 2024 Primary Election

Cascade County Commission

The Board of County Canvassers will conduct an election canvass for the 2024 Primary Election. Elections Administrator Terry Thompson is scheduled to present.

• Election Canvass - 2024 Primary Election

Board of Health

The meeting includes the approval of minutes from May 1, 2024. The agenda consists of updates regarding environmental health, prevention services, and administration.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Environmental Health Report
• Prevention Services Report
• Administration and Finance Report

Cascade County Commission

The Commission will review various contracts and resolutions during a work session. Items include public health grants, weed management agreements, and road maintenance with Teton County. The agenda also covers election-related appointments and budget adjustments.

• $20,000 grant for Zero Eyes gun detection software in Great Falls and rural schools
• Agreement with Teton County to re-gravel 8 miles of County Line Road
• $116,000 budget increase to cover Republic Waste contract costs
• $449,261.68 contract for the Healthy Montana Families program
• Appointment of the Post-Primary Election Audit Committee

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will review May 2024 minutes and receive updates on the Community Resource Guide and mini-grants. Discussion will also include progress on the strategic plan and website/Facebook updates. Various representative reports will be presented.

• Community Resource Guide updates
• Mini-Grants discussion
• Strategic Plan progress
• Mental Health Court report
• Website and Facebook updates

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Compensation Board meets to review FY 2025 budget projections and recommend salary adjustments for elected officials based on a 4.1% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The board will discuss fiscal impacts, including increased health insurance costs and pending property tax appeals, before voting on specific compensation recommendations.

• Motion to recommend a 4.1% COLA increase for elected officials based on US Dept. of Labor CPI
• Specific motions to set salary recommendations for the Sheriff and County Attorney
• Review of FY 2025 budget status, including $15.8 million in ARPA funds and $1.6 million in Intercap loans
• Discussion of rising costs: $540,768 increase in health insurance premiums and 10.39% rise in property/casualty insurance

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding its regular meeting on May 21, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes and discussion of Contract 24-61, though no details on the contract's purpose or amount are provided in the agenda text.

• Contract 24-61 review
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from April and consider a 2024 Memorandum of Agreement for the Great Falls Transportation Planning Process. The board will hear a staff report and take action on the agreement.

• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2024 Memorandum of Agreement for Great Falls Transportation Planning Process

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit (SUP #009-2024) requested by Northwestern Energy to allow storage of building materials and equipment, plus temporary buildings, for a construction project. The agenda includes approval of April meeting minutes and public comments, but no other old or new business.

• Special use permit SUP #009-2024 for Northwestern Energy to store building materials and equipment and use temporary buildings
• Public hearing and board action on the permit
• Approval of draft minutes from April 18, 2024
• Documents include staff report, findings of fact, application, zoning regulations, and a complaint

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to canvass the election results for the Fort Shaw Irrigation District. The agenda includes two items, both scheduled for 1:00 P.M., related to the election canvass and supporting documents. No other business is listed.

• Election canvass for Fort Shaw Irrigation District
• Review of election canvass documents

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission work session covers routine administrative items: appointments to fire fee service areas and the historic preservation advisory commission, plus several consent agenda contracts including a weed control agreement with MDT and a dog shelter services agreement. A final plat for a minor subdivision in Fort Shaw and an elevator pump replacement contract are also on the agenda.

• Contract 24-54: $4,450 for a 2024 GR Utility Trailer from XP Trailer Sales for the Weed Division
• Contract 24-55: Noxious weed control agreement with MDT, $60,000 for FY2025
• Contract 24-56: Canine shelter services with Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center, $2,400 annual
• Contract 24-53: $28,896 elevator pump replacement at Executive Plaza
• Final plat for amended Lot 141, Fort Shaw Townsite, by A&E Properties LLC

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for the Chief Financial Officer position and to review the canvass board process. The agenda contains only these two procedural items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Conduct CFO interviews
• Canvass board review (AAR #4)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding its regular meeting on May 7, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes and contract-related items, but the specific details are not provided in the text.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Contract items (details not specified)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to discuss mental health issues, hear a presentation from the Montana Farmer's Union, and vote on mini-grant applications. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and updates on the community resource guide and strategic plan.

• Presentation from Montana Farmer's Union
• Vote to approve or deny mini-grants
• Review of Lifestyles Montana Magazine articles
• Updates on website/Facebook and strategic plan
• Reports from Mental Health Court, MT Peer Network, and NAMI

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider appointing election judges, as outlined in contract 24-46. This is a routine administrative action to staff election operations.

• Appointment of election judges under contract 24-46

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to select election judges for the 2024 elections. The agenda includes a contract (24-46) for the appointment of election judges. This is a procedural item focused on staffing the upcoming elections.

• Appointment of election judges for 2024 elections
• Contract 24-46 for election judge appointments

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is holding a regular meeting on May 1, 2024, at 11:30 am in Commission Chambers Room 105, 325 2nd Avenue N, Great Falls, MT, or via Zoom. The agenda includes approving minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting, updates from the governing body, and reports on environmental health, prevention services, and administration (including finance and QI/PM). Public comment is scheduled for any matter within the board's jurisdiction.

• Approve minutes from April 3, 2024 meeting
• Environmental Health Report by Rhonda Knudsen
• Prevention Services Report by Erin Rollins
• Administration Report by Abigail Hill, including Finance Report and QI/PM Update
• Public comment per MCA 50-2-116

Cascade County Commission

The Commission will review several contracts through a consent agenda. These items include funding for immunization programs, public health emergency preparedness, and youth drug court testing services.

• $9,300.00 for Eighth Judicial District Youth Drug Court urinalysis testing
• $455,628.00 for MT DPHHS Immunization Program services
• $124,844.00 for MT DPHHS Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)
• $2,665.00 for immunization and communicable disease program billboard advertisements

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a second interview for the vacant Chief Financial Officer position. The board may discuss, evaluate, and possibly select a candidate and set compensation, potentially in executive session. Public comment is limited to seven minutes per person.

• Second interview for vacant Chief Financial Officer position
• Possible selection and compensation of CFO candidate
• Potential executive session under MCA § 2-3-203(3)
• Public comment on non-agenda matters at 12:30 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss, evaluate, and possibly select a candidate for the Director of Emergency Services position, including compensation. The meeting also includes a public comment period for matters not on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible selection of Director of Emergency Services candidate
• Compensation discussion for the position
• Public comment period (7-minute limit per speaker)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding its regular meeting on April 23, 2024, at 9:30 AM. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda document and a general agenda docs file, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Director of Emergency Services position, followed by candidate evaluation discussion. The board may move into executive session for interviews if privacy demands outweigh public disclosure. One scheduled interview was cancelled, and public comment is available at the end of the meeting.

• Interviews scheduled for J. Z., David Turner, Robert Slivinski, and David Phillips
• Interview with J. C. cancelled
• Board may enter executive session per MCA § 2-3-203(3)
• Public comment period at 4:00 p.m. on matters within commission jurisdiction

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on four special use permit applications: a heavy equipment rental and sales business, an open cut mine, and two second dwelling requests. The board will also approve draft minutes from its March 21, 2024 meeting. No old business or board matters are listed.

• Special Use Permit #004-2024: heavy equipment rental and sales, applicant John Myers
• Special Use Permit #005-2024: open cut mine, applicant Whiskey Bent, Inc
• Special Use Permit #006-2024: second dwelling, applicant Robert Boatman
• Special Use Permit #007-2024: second dwelling, applicants Jason and Kelly Lindseth
• Approval of draft minutes for March 21, 2024

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on a consent agenda and regular agenda items, including a zoning map amendment, several contracts, and a budget resolution. The meeting includes a proclamation for Volunteer Week and public comment.

• Rezone 39.76 acres from MU-20 to MU District (ZC 2023-004 McKay)
• Contract 24-48: Sheriff's Office lease of Guardian RFID system, $71,338.80 first year
• Contract 24-44: MDT bridge construction at Sheep Creek Bridge-South of Hardy, no cost to county
• Contract 24-45: NXT LVL Electrical backup generator design, $20,489
• Resolution 24-24: Budget appropriation for Ryan White Part C, $3,774

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is holding a public hearing and discussion on the county's Growth Policy review, based on a staff report from Planning Director Charity Yonker. The board will consider the review and may take action. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Growth Policy Review
• Staff report on 2024 Growth Policy Review by Planning Director Charity Yonker
• Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Cascade County Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: a scheduled commission meeting with two linked PDF documents (the agenda and supporting documents). No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the text provided.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on 4-9-2024
• Agenda document: 4-9-24 CM.PDF
• Agenda docs: 4-9-2024 AGENDA DOCS.PDF

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting and receive updates from several departments, including Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from March 6, 2024 meeting
• Family Health Services Report including Buckel Up & PCAN Report
• Environmental Health Report
• Prevention Services Report
• Administration Report including Finance Report

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission work session covers a consent agenda with several contracts, including a printer service agreement, a school district lease, pest control at Montana ExpoPark, and engineering services for Sun Prairie Estates road improvements. The regular agenda includes a proposed agreement for the county to conduct the Great Falls Public Schools district election. A community needs hearing and public comment are also scheduled.

• Contract 24-32: DEX Imaging service for Kyocera printer, $10,995 purchase, $102.50/month
• Contract 24-33: Lease with Great Falls Public Schools for Early Learning Family Center at 3300 3rd Street NW, $2,280/month
• Contract 24-37: All American Pest Control at Montana ExpoPark, $3,500
• Contract 24-38: Woith Engineering for Sun Prairie Estates road improvements, $61,235
• Contract 24-35: Agreement for Cascade County to conduct GFPS school district election

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to take public comment on mental health issues, hear a presentation from the Montana Farmer's Union, and review minutes and finance reports. The council will also discuss community resource guides, mini-grants, a strategic plan, and updates from various work groups and partner organizations.

• Public comment period on any public mental health issue
• Presentation from Montana Farmer's Union
• Discussion of mini-grants
• Application of Captain Doug Otto
• Strategic plan work in progress

Cascade County Commission

The provided document consists of a list of file names and timestamps for the March 26, 2024, meeting. It does not contain descriptions of proposed actions, discussions, or decisions.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on two special use permits submitted by Steve & Virginia Gist: one for a small contractor yard (SUP #001-2024) and one for temporary storage of building materials (SUP #002-2024). The board will also discuss and possibly act on a draft letter to MV Investments. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from December 14, 2023.

• Special Use Permit #001-2024 for a small contractor yard
• Special Use Permit #002-2024 for temporary storage of building materials
• Public hearings for both permits
• Board discussion and action on draft letter to MV Investments
• Approval of draft minutes from December 14, 2023

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold public hearings on a petition to discontinue portions of platted streets and alleys in the North Great Falls Townsite and on a floodplain variance for a lot in Fox Island Subdivision. The board will also consider contracts, including a $473,369.33 amendment for the Healthy Montana Families program, and make appointments to county boards.

• Public hearing on Resolution 24-22 to discontinue streets/alleys in North Great Falls Townsite
• Public hearing on Floodplain Variance 2023-002 for Lot 001A, Fox Island Subdivision
• Contract 24-27: $473,369.33 amendment for Healthy Montana Families
• Contract 24-26: MOU with Montana Air National Guard for closed POD designation
• Board appointments to Senior Advisory Council and City-County Health Board

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct an interview for the vacant Chief Financial Officer position. The board may move into executive session for the interview, citing individual privacy concerns. Public comment on non-agenda items is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.

• Interview for vacant Chief Financial Officer position
• Possible executive session under MCA § 2-3-203(3)
• Public comment period at 10:00 a.m. on non-agenda matters
• Meeting broadcast via Zoom with registration required

Cascade County Commission

This is a routine commission meeting with agenda documents provided for review. No specific action items are detailed in the provided text.

• Commission meeting at 9:30 AM
• Agenda documents for 3-12-2024

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from various departments, and consider two septic variance requests. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Approve minutes from February 7, 2024 meeting
• Septic variance request – Manning
• Septic variance request – Clifton
• Family Health Services Report
• Environmental Health Report

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to consider two budget appropriations on the consent agenda. These appropriations establish spending authority for semi-annual payments to cover increased interest charges for the Bob Marshall Fund and the ExpoPark Grandstands. The meeting also includes a public comment period for matters not on the agenda.

• Resolution 24-20: $505 final payment for Bob Marshall Fund #3553
• Resolution 24-21: $55,175 payment for ExpoPark Grandstands #5750

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss and review documents, including a presentation on a cannabis environmental scan report for Missoula and marijuana statistics. The agenda is largely procedural, with items listed for review and discussion.

• Review of Missoula Cannabis Environmental Scan Report 2023
• Presentation on cannabis environmental scan
• Marijuana statistics (AFY, SAPA stats)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to discuss routine business including approving February minutes, reviewing a community resource guide, and considering mini-grants. They will also review applications from Martin No Runner and Cindy Oliver, and hear updates on the strategic plan, website, and various reports. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents to address mental health issues.

• Public comment period for mental health issues
• Approval of February 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Community Resource Guide
• Mini-grants review
• Application review for Martin No Runner and Cindy Oliver

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a resolution calling for an election on a local government review, a delegation of contracting authority, and multiple contracts for services and grants. The agenda also includes a presentation on a cannabis environmental scan and public comment.

• Resolution 24-17: calling for an election on local government review and establishing a study commission
• Contract 24-21: mosquito abatement services with JHS Inc., $6,500 mobilization, $18.50/acre aerial applications, $665/hour adulticiding
• Contract 24-19: DNRC ARPA grant for Black Eagle Water System Upgrades, up to $691,935
• Contract 24-20: MT DPHHS immunization program amendment, $413,142
• Contract 24-22: United Materials bid for Northwest Roads Overlay Project on 27th St NW, 31st St NW, 34th St NW, Wilkinson Lane, $849,562

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and select an Election Administrator and establish the salary for the position. The agenda also includes a period for public comment on matters not on the agenda. The meeting is being broadcast via Zoom, and public comment is limited to seven minutes per person.

• Discussion and selection of Election Administrator
• Establishing salary for Election Administrator
• Public comment on any public matter within Commissioners' jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting scheduling information. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are listed in the source text.

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes from its December 2023 meeting and receive updates from its various divisions, including Family Health, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of routine reports and action items, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from December 6, 2023 meeting
• Environmental Health Report including Neihart Protocol discussion
• 2023 Final Strategic Action Plan/Quality Improvement Report
• 2024 Strategic Action Plan
• Public comment period on matters within Board of Health jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for a commercial subdivision, a subdivision plat for MT Eggs LLC, and a zoning map amendment. The consent agenda includes budget appropriations, interlocal agreements for fire medical response, and several contracts, including a $407,000 ARPA grant for a water system upgrade.

• Public hearing: Preliminary plat for Lot 4 Foothills Ranch Commercial Subdivision (4 lots, commercial district)
• Public hearing: Preliminary plat for Lot 1B, 10th Avenue North Addition (MT Eggs LLC)
• Public hearing: Rezone Parcel No. 4595000 from MU-20 to MU (initiated by Dallas McKay)
• Resolution 24-05: $26,833 budget for Cattle Predator Animal Program
• Contract 24-15: $407,000 ARPA grant for Sun Prairie Water System Upgrade

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the vacant Elections Administrator position. Four candidates will be interviewed in a broadcast format, with the public able to observe remotely. The meeting also includes a public comment period for matters not on the agenda.

• Interviews for Elections Administrator: Lynn DeRoche, Nancy Donovan, Anzarina Fontana Moore, Terry Thompson
• Public comment period (7-minute limit) on non-agenda matters
• Meeting broadcast via Zoom with advance registration required

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving January minutes, a new member application, mini-grants, and updates on strategic planning and community reports. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Application of Martin No Runner for membership
• Discussion of mini-grants
• Strategic Plan work in progress
• Updates on website/Facebook progress
• Reports from Mental Health Court, CSAA, MT Peer Network, BHAC, NAMI

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting at 10:00 a.m. on January 30, 2024. The only listed agenda item is a meeting regarding elections with Great Falls Public Schools, as detailed in the attached document. No other business is listed.

• Special meeting on election matters with Great Falls Public Schools

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider Resolution 24-04, which establishes election fees. The agenda includes an updated fee schedule as Exhibit A. This appears to be a routine administrative action to set fees for elections.

• Resolution 24-04 establishing election fees
• Updated Exhibit A election fee schedule

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting on January 23, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding a project, but no specific details or decisions are listed. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with documents and a 9:30 AM start time.

• DEQ presentation on a project (details not specified)
• Meeting documents and agenda attachments

Cascade County Commission

This is a special commission meeting agenda focused solely on the 2024 school elections. The agenda contains only a single item and an attached document, indicating the meeting is dedicated to discussing election-related matters. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of 2024 school elections

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss conducting the Great Falls Public Schools 2024 School District #1-A election. The agenda includes public comment on matters not on the agenda. No formal decisions are listed.

• Discussion on conducting the Great Falls Public Schools 2024 School District #1-A election
• Public comment period for matters within commissioners' jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session with a consent agenda. The main item is accepting a contract amendment from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to increase funding for secure detention services for BIA youth at the Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center. The amendment adds $320,000 for Option Year 3, covering services through July 31, 2024. Public comment is also scheduled for matters not on the agenda.

• Contract 24-09: BIA Office of Justice Services Contract Amendment P00010, increasing funding by $320,000 for juvenile detention services through July 31, 2024

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss commission personnel issues, which may include an executive session for a scheduled interview. Public comment will be taken on matters not on the agenda. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Discussion of commission personnel issues
• Possible executive session per MCA § 2-3-203(3)
• Public comment period on non-agenda matters
• Meeting broadcast via Zoom with registration required

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold public hearings and take action on three land-use applications: a preliminary plat for Lot 1B of Block 1 in the 10th Ave North Addition, a rezone of parcel #4595000 from Mixed-Use 20 to Mixed-Use District, and a preliminary plat for Lot 4 of Foothills Ranch Commercial Subdivision. The board will also elect officers, approve minutes, and receive the 2023 annual report from the Planning Director.

• Preliminary plat for Lot 1B, Block 1, 10th Ave North Addition (Filipowicz)
• Rezone parcel #4595000 from Mixed-Use 20 to Mixed-Use District (McKay)
• Preliminary plat for Lot 4, Foothills Ranch Commercial Subdivision (Schermele)
• 2023 Annual Report presentation by Planning Director Charity Yonker
• Election of board president and vice president

Cascade County Commission

This agenda is largely procedural, listing the meeting date and linked PDF documents (agenda, agenda report, and supporting parts) without detailing specific items. The commission is meeting on January 9, 2024, but the agenda text provides no substantive decisions or discussions.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will review December 2023 minutes, financial reports, and the status of a work-in-progress strategic plan. The agenda includes guest presentations from Great Falls Public Schools and Greater Good Health, as well as updates on various representative reports.

• Review of December 2023 minutes
• Current finance report
• Resignation of Linda Daggett
• Strategic Plan work in progress
• Mental Health Court and CSAA reports

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss conducting the Great Falls Public Schools 2024 School District #1-A election. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with public comment on matters not on the agenda. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding conducting the Great Falls Public Schools 2024 School District #1-A election
• Public comment on any public matter within commissioners' jurisdiction (MCA 2-3-103)

Cascade County Commission

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Cascade County Commission. The only listed item is the amended agenda for the January 9, 2024, work session, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Amended work session agenda for 01-09-2024

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting and electing officers. The agenda also includes updates from various health divisions and a possible action on a septic protocol.

• Approve minutes from December 6, 2023 meeting
• Election of officers
• Septic protocol action item
• Reports from Family Health, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration