Cascade County public meetings in 2025

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider five senior center contracts and two resolutions. The body will also review board appointments and reports from the auditor and treasurer.

• Contract 25-177 GF Senior Center
• Contract 25-178 Cascade Senior Center
• Contract 25-179 Centerville Senior Center
• Contract 25-180 Belt Golden Agers Senior Center
• Contract 25-181 Sun River Senior Center

The commission approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the reappointment of members to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area, each by a 3‑0 vote. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Planning Board members Dexter Busby, Bruce Moore, Beth Schoenen (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Zoning Board of Adjustment members Dexter Busby, David Deffinbaugh (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area members Jessica Gurnsey, Arron Hamilton (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Health Officer position and to discuss candidate evaluations. Interviews begin at 12:15 p.m. and may end earlier, after which the meeting will recess and reconvene later. The agenda also provides a public comment period for any matter within the Commissioners’ jurisdiction. The meeting will be broadcast via Zoom.

• Interviews for Public Health Officer position (starting 12:15 p.m.)
• Candidate evaluation discussion after interviews
• Public comment on any public matter not on agenda (5:00 p.m.)
• Zoom webinar registration required for remote attendance

The Special Commission met to conduct interviews for the Public Health Officer position. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 PM. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three appeals regarding denied extensions for special use permits. The board will discuss and take action on requests related to food and beverage processing facilities.

• Appeal on denial of Special Use Permit #006-2019 for a cheese processing plant (Big Sky Ch)
• Appeal on denial of Special Use Permit #016-2019 for a distillery (Silver Falls Distillery, Inc)
• Appeal on denial of Special Use Permit #009-2020 for a Vitamin Trace Mineral blending facility (Friesen Nutrition, Inc.)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will discuss several board vacancies and re-appointments. The body is also reviewing resolutions regarding sheriff's office compensation and incarceration credits, as well as multiple service agreements for senior centers.

• Contract 25-176: $18,216.22 for improving court security at the Cascade County Courthouse
• Contract 25-177: Up to $30,000 for Great Falls Senior Center
• Contract 25-180: Up to $40,920 for Belt Golden Agers Senior Center
• Resolution 25-91: Establishing 2026 daily credit for incarceration at $79.14
• Appointments for Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Behavioral Health Advisory Council

The Cascade County Commission adopted the consent agenda, confirming new and re‑appointed members for several boards and advisory councils. It also approved two sheriff‑office resolutions and five aging‑services contracts for FY2026. All items were approved without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved appointment of Michele R. Levine to Behavioral Health Advisory Council vacancy
• Approved re‑appointment of Dexter Busby, Bruce Moore and Beth Schoenen to Planning Board (terms ending Dec 31, 2028)
• Approved re‑appointment of Dexter Busby and David Deffinbaugh to Zoning Board of Adjustment (terms ending Dec 31, 2028)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Gurnsey (until May 31, 2027) and Arron Hamilton (until May 31, 2026) to Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area vacancies
• Approved Resolution 25-90 establishing compensation rate for Reserve Deputy – School Security Officer (effective Jan 1, 2026)
• Approved Resolution 25-91 setting daily incarceration credit rate at $79.14 for 2026
• Approved Contract 25-176 interagency agreement for court security funding ($18,216.22, 12/23/25‑12/24/26)
• Approved Contracts 25-177‑181 service agreements for Aging Services senior centers totaling $97,380 in FY2026 funding

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board meeting on Dec 16 2025 includes a new‑business item on zoning amendments. Planning Department Director Michael Harris will present the proposed amendments to the board. The board will discuss and consider the proposals before any action.

• Zoning amendment proposals – presentation by Planning Dept. Director Michael Harris

Cascade County Commission

The December 9, 2025 commission meeting agenda consists of a series of PDFs for review. No specific motions, contracts, or policy changes are detailed in the agenda text. The items appear to be informational documents rather than decisions.

• AAR 1 MT PRO RODEO (PDF)
• AAR 2 FINAL PLAT SEVERSON MINOR SUB (PDF)
• AAR 3 ANNEX ROOF REPLACEMENT (PDF)
• AAR 4 EXPOPARK ROOFING CHANGE ORDER-3 (PDF)
• AAR 5 12-15-2025 AUCTION (PDF)

The commission approved routine purchase orders and minute entries, adopted several health‑department budget appropriations—including a $449,262 funding increase for the Healthy Montana Families grant—and approved multiple contracts such as the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract, a final plat for a minor subdivision, a courthouse annex roof replacement, an ExpoPark roofing change order, and the auction of ten county fleet vehicles. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved minute entries for June–September 2025 (3-0)
• Approved $449,262 funding increase for Healthy Montana Families grant (3-0)
• Approved Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Severson Subsequent Minor Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved roof replacement contract for Courthouse Annex, $68,000 (3-0)
• Approved ExpoPark roofing change order, $31,724 (3-0)
• Approved auction of ten County fleet vehicles (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive updates on the Public Health Officer hiring process and a presentation on CCHD funding. The meeting also includes reports on finance, administration, and communicable diseases.

• PHO hiring process update
• CCHD funding presentation
• Board member terms review
• Communicable disease report

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting with all members voting in favor. Chairman Briggs called the meeting to order, presented reports, and the board adjourned at 1:14 pm. No other actions were decided.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:14 pm (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review several budget appropriations for the City‑County Health Department and decide on multiple contracts, including a $2,427,246 ARPA‑funded roofing project for ExpoPark. Other items include a $68,000 roof replacement for the County Courthouse Annex, a contract for the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, approval of a final plat for a minor subdivision, and the auction of ten county fleet vehicles.

• Contract 25-173: AT‑Klems Change Order‑3 for ExpoPark Roofing Project, total cost $2,427,246 (ARPA funded)
• Contract 25-172: TD&H Engineering roof replacement for Cascade County Courthouse Annex, $68,000
• Contract 25-159: Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract with Montana ExpoPark/Cascade County (effective Jan 15‑17 2026, etc.)
• Final Plat approval for Severson Subsequent Minor Subdivision, Lot 001, Section 33, Township 20 N, Range 3 E
• Contract 25-174: Auction of ten County fleet vehicles and used weed equipment, 12/15/2025‑12/22/2025

The work session approved several consent‑agenda items for the City‑County Health Department, adding funding for Healthy Montana Families and WIC programs. It also approved key contracts, including the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, courthouse annex roof replacement, an ARPA‑funded ExpoPark roofing change order, and the auction of ten county fleet vehicles. Additional budget appropriations were adopted for refund payments related to Maternal and Child Health services.

• Approved Contract 25-148 amendment increasing funding $449,262 for Healthy Montana Families (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-84 increasing expenditures $21,268 and revenues $251,435 for Parents as Teachers (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-87 increasing expenditures $36,546 and revenues $296,775 for WIC (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-159 Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract (effective Jan 15‑17, 2026)
• Approved Contract 25-172 engineering services for courthouse annex roof replacement, $68,000
• Approved Contract 25-173 AT‑Klemens Change Order‑3 adding $31,724 to ExpoPark roofing project (total $2,427,246 ARPA funded)
• Approved Contract 25-174 auction of ten County Fleet Vehicles and used weed equipment (Dec 15‑22, 2025)
• Approved Resolution 25-89 increasing expenditures $83,802 and revenues $41,901 for refund payments in Maternal and Child Health fund

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review the Treasurer's Report, the AP Report, a consent document, and a CCHD document. It will also consider several contract change orders from Rocky Mountain Contractors, including an annex change and an MT Expopark change. Finally, the commission will discuss the bid award to Bison Ford.

• Treasurers Report (updated PDF)
• AP Report (PDF)
• Rocky Mountain Contractors annex change order (AAR 1)
• Rocky Mountain Contractors MT Expopark change order (AAR 2)
• Bid award to Bison Ford (AAR 4)

The commission approved several contracts and purchase orders, all passing with a 3‑0 vote. This included a $140,000 environmental health contract, three ARPA‑funded network upgrades totaling $61,560, and a $342,048 purchase of seven new light‑duty fleet vehicles. The meeting also approved routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants.

• Approved routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-168 for MT DPHHS Task Order up to $140,000 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-164 change order for network upgrades, $31,360.80 additional cost (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-165 change order for network upgrades, $12,092.00 additional cost (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-166 installation of fiber at Sheriff’s Office, $17,058.00 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-167 purchase of seven 2026 light‑duty fleet vehicles, $342,048.28 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to address standard procedural business. Items include a call to order, roll call, review of draft minutes, discussion of board matters, and a period for public comments. No specific rezoning applications, contracts, or ordinance proposals are listed on the agenda.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider several contract approvals and budget adjustments. Items include a $17,058 fiber installation at the sheriff’s office, a $140,000 health licensing contract, and a $342,048 purchase of seven new light‑duty fleet vehicles. The commission will also vote on budget changes affecting immunization clinic revenues and public‑health grant expenditures. Public comment is limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Contract 25-167: Bison Ford proposal for seven new light‑duty fleet vehicles – $342,048.28
• Contract 25-164: Rocky Mountain Contractors change order for smurf tubing and fiber – total $66,990.80
• Contract 25-166: Rocky Mountain Contractors fiber installation at the sheriff’s office – $17,058.00
• Contract 25-168: MT DPHHS environmental health and food safety licensing task order – $140,000
• Resolution 25-81: Budget appropriation for City‑County Health Department immunization clinics – revenue decrease $351,145; expense decrease $114,379

Commissioners discussed multiple contracts and budget resolutions, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for those items. No formal decisions were documented during this work session.

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda lists only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, and a public comment period. No old business, new business, or board matters requiring decisions are scheduled.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Board of County Canvassers will review and certify the election results for the City of Great Falls and the Town of Belt. The meeting will be broadcast via Zoom and includes a brief public comment period. The agenda is tentative and may be changed by the Board without notice.

• City of Great Falls election canvass (presented by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson)
• Town of Belt election canvass (presented by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson)
• Public comment on matters within the Board's jurisdiction (max 4 minutes per speaker)
• Call to Order by Chairman Larson and Pledge of Allegiance

Commissioners voted to approve the City of Great Falls election canvass, with the motion passing 3-0. They also approved the Town of Belt election canvass, also by a 3-0 vote. No other agenda items or public comments were addressed before the meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m.

• Approved Great Falls election canvass (3-0)
• Approved Town of Belt election canvass (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to review several administrative and infrastructure items. The agenda includes discussions on facility remodels and service agreements.

• Expo Park roofing change order
• Preliminary plot for Fort Shaw townsite
• CCSO booking remodel
• FY extension service agreement
• MSU land grant college funding information

The commission approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0 vote). It approved three contract change orders—for the ExpoPark roofing project, the Fort Shaw Townsite plat, and the sheriff’s office booking remodel—each passing 3‑0. The FY2026 Extension Services Agreement with Montana State University Extension was approved by a 2‑1 vote. No other agenda items received a recorded vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-156 change order for ExpoPark roofing ($147,200) (3‑0)
• Approved Amended Plat Lot 3 of Fort Shaw Townsite (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-160 change order for sheriff’s booking remodel ($4,658) (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-135 FY2026 Extension Services Agreement ($117,000) (2‑1)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from the October 1, 2025, meeting. The session consists of reports from Family Health, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration.

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza report
• Immunization Clinics Report
• Perinatal Substance Use Grant Report
• Finance Report

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ms. Wilson and a second by Ms. Glover, with all members in favor. The board heard several reports, including environmental health, communicable disease, family health services, prevention services, immunization clinics, administration, finance, and community coalition. Public comments were made regarding financing. The meeting was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider several contract change orders, including a $147,200 addition to the ExpoPark roofing project, bringing its total cost to $2,218,000. A preliminary plat for an amended lot in the Fort Shaw Townsite will be reviewed for approval. Additional items include a $4,658 change order for the Sheriff’s Office booking remodel and a renewal of the $117,000 Extension Services agreement with Montana State University.

• Contract 25-156 AT‑Klemens Change Order – $147,200 additional cost for ExpoPark Roofing Project (total $2,218,000)
• Preliminary plat approval for Amended Lot 3, Fort Shaw Townsite, Parcel #4507600
• Contract 25-156 Copper Creek Construction Change Order‑5 – $4,658 additional cost for Sheriff’s Office Booking Remodel (total $1,068,367.40)
• Contract 25-135 FY2026 Extension Services Agreement – $117,000 renewal with Montana State University Extension
• Consent agenda contracts including Random Home Visits contract (max $10,608) and Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals dates

The commission adopted several consent‑agenda contracts, including a random home‑visit contract, a rodeo event contract, and change orders for ExpoPark roofing and a sheriff’s office remodel. It also approved the preliminary plat for Lot 3 of Fort Shaw Townsite, amended the FY2026 mill levies, and entered an interlocal fire‑medical services agreement with Great Falls.

• Approved Random Home Visits contract ($10,608) – Contract 25-157
• Approved Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract – Contract 25-159
• Approved AT‑Klemens roofing change order – Contract 25-156 ($147,200 additional)
• Approved Copper Creek construction change order for sheriff’s booking remodel – Contract 25-160 ($4,658 additional)
• Approved FY2026 Extension Services agreement with Montana State University – Contract 25-135 ($117,000)
• Approved amendment to FY2026 mill levies – Resolution 25-80
• Approved interlocal fire‑medical services agreement with Great Falls – Contract 25-161
• Approved preliminary plat amendment for Lot 3, Fort Shaw Townsite

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will meet to review updated laws regarding 72-hour holds. Members will also receive updates on the Community Resource Guide, strategic planning, and reports from various mental health networks.

• Updated laws on 72 hour holds
• Community Resource Guide update
• Mental Health Court report
• MT Peer Network report
• Crisis Steering Committee report

The council reviewed the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. A motion by Kristy, seconded by Cecilia, was carried and the October minutes were approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Cascade County Commission

At its October 28, 2025 meeting, the Cascade County Commission will consider a consent agenda, the Treasurer’s AP report, and several bid awards. Items include an Intercepter bid award, a Snow Blower bid award, and the final plat packet for the Milos Ranch project. The commission will also review the CCHD document.

• Intercepter bid award (AAR 1)
• Milos Ranch final plat commission packet (AAR 2)
• Snow Blower bid award (AAR 3)
• Treasurer’s AP report
• Consent agenda

The commission approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $376,837.75 purchase of Ford vehicles, a $79,500 snow blower, and a Fort Peck Tribe reimbursement contract for juvenile detention services. It adopted the consent agenda, approved the relocation of election operations to ExpoPark, and appropriated $5,845 for Justice Court software equipment. The final plat for the Milos Ranch Minor subdivision was approved. Purchase orders and accounts payable warrants were authorized.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes from June 18, June 24, Oct 14 2025)
• Approved Resolution 25-77 to relocate Election Operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall
• Approved Resolution 25-78 budget appropriation of $5,845 for Justice Court software
• Approved Contract 25-154 Fort Peck Tribe reimbursement contract ($260 per day per youth)
• Approved Contract 25-153 vehicle purchase for $376,837.75 (2-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Milos Ranch Minor subdivision (2-0)
• Approved Contract 25-155 snow blower purchase for $79,500 (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will vote on Contract 25-153 to buy two 2026 Ford Utility Cruisers and three 2026 Ford F‑150 4x4 Responders for $376,837.75. The agenda also includes three resolutions—appointing a special deputy attorney, relocating election operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall for November 4, 2025, and a $5,845 budget appropriation for Justice Court recording equipment—and several contracts covering labor, tribal detention services, health department advertising, and traffic safety. Public comment is limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 25-76: appoint Jeremy S. Craft as Special Deputy County Attorney for two state prosecutions
• Resolution 25-77: move Election Operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall for Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025
• Resolution 25-78: allocate $5,845 from Justice Court Fund #1000 for software recording equipment
• Contract 25-147: collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2, effective July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2028
• Contract 25-153: purchase of Ford vehicles totaling $376,837.75

The work session adopted Resolution 25-76 appointing Jeremy S. Craft as a Special Deputy, Resolution 25-77 moving Election Operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall, and Resolution 25-78 adding $5,845 for court recording equipment. The commission also approved multiple contracts, including a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2, a Fort Peck Tribe juvenile detention reimbursement, health department task orders, a bench advertising agreement, a Montana DOT traffic‑safety agreement, a Ford vehicle purchase, and a used snow blower. Additionally, the final plat for the Milos Ranch Minor parcel was approved.

• Approved Resolution 25-76 appointing Jeremy S. Craft as Special Deputy
• Approved Resolution 25-77 relocating Election Operations to ExpoPark Hall
• Approved Resolution 25-78 budget increase $5,845 for recording equipment
• Approved Contract 25-147 Teamsters Local Union #2 collective bargaining agreement
• Approved Contract 25-154 Fort Peck Tribe juvenile detention reimbursement ($260 per diem)
• Approved Contract 25-148 MT DPHHS task order amendment, funding increase $449,262
• Approved Contract 25-149 Aspen Advertising bench display $450
• Approved Contract 25-151 MT DOT Buckle‑Up traffic‑safety agreement $85,015

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review two special use permit applications for townhomes submitted by MV Investments. It will also review a special use permit application for a tourist home submitted by Jon O'Leary on behalf of Jennifer Gentile. Public comments and other board matters will follow.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 ZBOA meeting minutes
• Special Use Permit for two townhomes – applicant MV Investments (SUP 018‑2025 & SUP 019‑2025)
• Special Use Permit for a tourist home – applicant Jon O'Leary for Jennifer Gentile (SUP 020‑2025)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting on October 14, 2025 will consider multiple resolutions (25-71, 25-72, 25-73) and a series of contracts (25-137 through 25-146 and related AAR contracts). Details of each item are provided in the referenced PDF documents. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution 25-71
• Resolution 25-72
• Contract 25-137
• Contract 25-138
• Contract 25-143

The Cascade County Commission voted 2‑0 to cancel $87,806.97 in real‑estate, personal‑property and mobile‑home tax deficiencies. It also approved several large equipment purchases and a parcel acquisition, all by 2‑0 votes. Additional approvals included budget appropriations for the Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team and the Election Capital Reserve, and a contract for CBP detainee‑housing funding.

• Approved purchase of Stockett Transfer Site parcel for $63,475 (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 6105E mower for $127,586.52 (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of two Caterpillar 160 AWD motor graders for $396,000 (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 962‑wheel loader for $291,780 (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑73 cancelling $87,806.97 in tax deficiencies (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑145 funding CBP detainee‑housing $20,700 per year (2‑0)
• Approved budget appropriations: $1,583 for Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team and $7,951 for Election Capital Reserve (2‑0)
• Approved routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will conduct a hybrid meeting to handle routine business such as call to order, roll call, and public comment. No specific old or new business items are listed. The agenda consists solely of procedural items and an adjournment.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review an appeal concerning Resolution 25-70. Materials on the agenda include the Administrative Appeal Request, a revised presentation packet, and amendment documents offering either an affirmation or denial of the resolution. The commission will decide whether to affirm or deny the intention of ZBOA as presented in the appeal packet.

• Appeal packet for Resolution 25-70 (SUP 013-2025)
• Revised AAR & Resolution 25-70 with affirm or deny options
• Resolution 25-70 Affim Resolution of Intention ZBOA amendment
• Resolution 25-70 Deny Resolution of Intention ZBOA amendment
• Public Notice for the appeal (SUP 013-2025)

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve Resolution 25‑70, which affirms the Zoning Board of Adjustments' granting of Special Use Permit #013‑2025 for a membership club (sport training facility) on the parcel described as Section 29, Township 20 North, Range 03 East, Cascade County. The resolution also directs the Planning Department to prepare a zoning map amendment to rezone the parcel back to industrial. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 25‑70 affirming ZBOA permit #013‑2025 and directing a zoning map amendment (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will vote on a resolution cancelling $87,806.97 in real estate, personal property, and mobile home taxes. It will also consider budget appropriations for the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Team and for election equipment totaling $7,951. Several contracts will be reviewed, including a disaster‑communication service with OnSolve LLC and purchases of farm equipment. Additional items include a parcel purchase for the Stockett Transfer Site.

• Resolution 25-73: Cancel $87,806.97 in real estate, personal property, and mobile home taxes
• Resolution 25-71: Appropriation for the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Team budget (fund #2865-313)
• Resolution 25-72: Appropriation of $7,951 for equipment from the Cascade County Election Capital Reserve Fund (fund #4150)
• Contract 25-137: Service Agreement with OnSolve LLC for CodeRED emergency communication, total $30,334.26 (annual $10,111.42)
• Contract 25-139: Purchase of one 2025 John Deere 6105E tractor, total cost $127,586.52

The October 8, 2025 Cascade County Commission work session listed several budget appropriations and contract items on a consent agenda, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or rejections for those items. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m. No other actions were documented.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider settlement discussions and possible counter‑proposals in two cases: Dale and Janelle Yatsko d/b/a Green Creek Dispensary and Sandra Dickman (Cause No. BDV 21-439), and Shawn Brass and Great Northern Naturals LLC (Cause No. BDV 22-0336). The board may move into executive session to discuss legal strategy for these matters. Afterward, the public may comment on any other issue within the commissioners’ jurisdiction before the meeting adjourns.

• Settlement discussion and possible resolution or counter‑proposal in Yatsko/Dickman case (Cause No. BDV 21-439)
• Settlement discussion and possible resolution or counter‑proposal in Brass/Great Northern Naturals case (Cause No. BDV 22-0336)
• Potential move to executive session to discuss legal strategy for the above lawsuits
• Public comment on any matter not on the agenda but within commissioners’ jurisdiction

Commissioners discussed two pending lawsuits involving Green Creek Dispensary and Great Northern Naturals. The commission recessed and entered executive session to consider legal strategy, and no public comments were received. The meeting resumed briefly, no further action was taken, and the commission adjourned.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will hold a public comment period and consider minutes from August and September. It will review a CSAA LAC funding application for $3,200, with a form due from the council. Continued business includes discussion of the Community Resource Guide, a strategic plan update, and a by‑laws update pending prior minutes approval. Several representative reports will be presented, including the Mental Health Court and CSAA reports.

• CSAA LAC Funds $3200.00 – form due
• Community Resource Guide – possible use of funds
• By‑Laws Update (pending September minutes approval)
• Mental Health Court report
• CSAA Report – attached to email

The council approved the minutes from the August and September 2025 meetings. A motion to submit the $3,200 CSAA Local Advisory Council funding application was also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August & September 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved submission of $3,200 CSAA LAC funding application (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from the September 3, 2025, meeting. The session includes reports from Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration.

• Clean Indoor Air Act Update
• Annual Report Feedback
• Communicable Disease Report
• Immunization Clinics report

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to consider Resolution 25-68 and Resolution 25-69. The body will also review seven separate contracts numbered 25-128 through 25-136. The agenda includes the review of treasury and accounts payable reports.

• Resolution 25-68
• Resolution 25-69
• Contract 25-128
• Contract 25-130
• Contracts 25-131, 25-132, 25-133, 25-134, and 25-136

The commission voted to approve routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants. It then approved the consent agenda, which included several contracts and a resolution. A change order for the sheriff's office remodel was approved, and a resolution setting solid waste fees for FY 2025‑2026 was adopted.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Resolution 25-68 and Contracts 25-128, 25-130, 25-133, 25-134, 25-131, 25-132 (2-0)
• Approved Contract 25-136 (Copper Creek Construction Change Order‑4) adding $64,586.00 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-69 establishing FY 2025‑2026 solid waste fees and protest procedures (2-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review and vote on two special use permit applications: SUP 014-2025 submitted by Trent and Emily Clifton, and SUP 016-2025 submitted by Abbott. The board will also consider approval of the draft meeting minutes from June, July, and August 2025. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond routine matters.

• Review and vote on Special Use Permit 014-2025 for Trent and Emily Clifton
• Review and vote on Special Use Permit 016-2025 for Abbott
• Approve draft ZBOA meeting minutes from June, July, and August 2025

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider a consent agenda including the appointment of special deputy prosecutors, the renewal of a $117,000 Extension Services Agreement, and the approval of a $64,586 change order for the Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel Project.

• Resolution 25-68 appointing Special Deputy Prosecutors
• Contract 25-135: MSU Extension Services Agreement ($117,000)
• Contract 25-136: Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel Change Order ($64,586)
• Contract 25-128: Area VIII Agency on Aging Contract ($2,084,806)
• Contract 25-130: BIA Juvenile Detention Center Contract ($1,063,709.40)

The commission reviewed a consent agenda that listed several contracts and resolutions, but the minutes do not note any vote totals or approval outcomes. Public members offered brief comments, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to review the minutes from their July 15, 2025 session. No new business is listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held at the Courthouse Annex Room 105 and online via Zoom.

• Review of July 15, 2025 Planning Board minutes
• Hybrid meeting format: Courthouse Annex Room 105 and Zoom
• No new business listed for the meeting

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss the FY26 fee proposal for the Cascade County Solid Waste System. The agenda includes a resolution of intent and a public hearing notice regarding new codes and fees.

• Resolution 25-59 Resolution of Intent Solid Waste District
• FY26 fee proposal presentation
• Proposed new codes and fees (Exhibit B)
• Code assignment audit findings

Commissioners approved Resolution 25‑59, which sets the FY 2025‑2026 solid waste fees and fee codes for Cascade County’s Rural Solid Waste District. The motion carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The public hearing received no written testimony, no proponents, opponents, or informational witnesses. The reading of the public notice was waived without objection.

• Approved Resolution 25‑59 establishing FY 2025‑2026 solid waste fees (3‑0)
• Waived reading of public notice (no objection)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items and review preliminary documents, including a DUI task force annual plan and a Milos Ranch project.

• DUI Task Force 2025 Annual Plan
• Milos Ranch Preliminary Plan
• OldCC Federal Award
• Consent Agenda Items
• August 26, 2025 Work Session Minutes

The Commission approved a consent agenda that established the Department of Disaster and Emergency Services under the Sheriff and renewed several contracts, including a Century Link telecom agreement and two pipe‑installation contracts. Separate motions also approved the County DUI Task Force annual plan, a preliminary subdivision plat for Milos Ranch Minor, and a $200,007 federal grant for advance planning. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Resolution 25-67 establishing the Department of Disaster and Emergency Services under the Sheriff (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-122 Century Link Total Advantage Agreement amendment (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-126 Rocky Mountain Contractors pipe installation at the County Annex, $35,630 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-127 Rocky Mountain Contractors pipe installation at ExpoPark, $17,075 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-125 Cascade County DUI Task Force 2025‑2026 Annual Plan (3‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application of Milos Ranch Minor with 13 conditions (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-129 Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Grant, $200,007 total award (3‑0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council approved the CSAA Annual Outcomes Report after motions by Susie and Ginny, with no nay votes recorded. Minutes from the June 2025 meeting were reviewed and will be voted on at the October 6 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved CSAA Annual Outcomes Report

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss and hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026 budget. The agenda includes reviews of the final budget report, capital plan, and budget transfers.

• Public hearings for the FY 2026 proposed budget
• Review of County Wide, Road, and Rural mill levy comparisons
• Resolution 25-60
• Resolution 25-61
• Resolution 25-62

The Cascade County Special Commission continued a public hearing and then voted on seven resolutions. Each motion carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The resolutions set elected officials' salary schedules, levy assessments for rural lighting districts, create technology and bridge/road reserve funds, establish the method for levying voted mills, adopt the FY 2025/2026 operating budget, and set county tax mill levies for FY 2025/2026.

• Approved Resolution 25-60 establishing FY 2025/2026 elected officials' salaries (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-61 levying assessments for rural lighting districts (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-62 establishing Technology Reserve Fund #4080 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-63 establishing Bridge/Road Reserve Fund #4151 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-64 establishing method of levying voted mills per HB231 & SB542 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-65 adopting final operating budget & appropriation authority for FY 2025/2026 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-66 setting Cascade County tax mill levies for FY 2025/2026 (3-0)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will convene on September 3, 2025, at 11:30 am in Commission Chambers or via Zoom to approve the minutes from the August 6 meeting and receive routine reports from Family Health, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

The Board approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. It also approved the Environmental Health Fee Schedule to move to County Commission approval, again with unanimous support. The Clean Indoor Air Act update was postponed. The minutes of this September 3 meeting were later officially approved on October 1, 2025.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Health Fee Schedule to go to County Commission (unanimous)
• Postponed Clean Indoor Air Act update (no vote recorded)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes on 10/1/25 (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to discuss establishing a new Department of Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) under the Sheriff’s office. The meeting will also review contracts for pipe installation at the Cascade County Annex and ExpoPark, totaling $52,705.

• Resolution 25-67: Establish Department of Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) under the Sheriff
• Contract 25-126: $35,630 for pipe installation at Cascade County Annex
• Contract 25-127: $17,075 for pipe installation at ExpoPark
• Contract 25-125: Cascade County DUI Task Force Annual Plan (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026)
• Public comment limited to four minutes per speaker

The September 3 work session presented a resolution to create a Disaster and Emergency Services department, three public‑works contracts, a DUI task force plan, a CenturyLink service amendment, and a preliminary subdivision plat for Milos Ranch. No vote tallies or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes. The meeting concluded with brief public comment and adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to conduct an opening hearing for the proposed FY2026 budget. The body will also review contracts and resolutions related to county departments.

• FY2026 Proposed Budget opening hearing
• Contract 25-124 with Pacific Steel
• McIver Road Overlay
• CCSO booking changes
• GF Airport Authority appointment

The commission approved the consent agenda and purchase orders unanimously. It also approved three major contracts: the $1,077,883.75 McIver Road Overlay, a $101,155 change order for the Adult Detention Center booking remodel, and a $28,506 change order for the Sheriff’s Office booking remodel. Additionally, two members were appointed to the Great Falls Airport Authority board. The fiscal year 2026 budget hearing was opened and will continue through September 4, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda and minutes (3-0)
• Approved Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Warrants (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-117 McIver Road Overlay $1,077,883.75 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-118 change order $101,155 for Adult Detention Center locks (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-116 change order $28,506 for Sheriff’s Office booking remodel (3-0)
• Appointed Robert David Smith to Great Falls Airport Authority (term ends 12/31/2026) (3-0)
• Appointed Rod Hall to Great Falls Airport Authority (term ends 12/31/2027) (3-0)
• Opened FY 2026 budget hearing, to run through September 4, 2025 (no vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to consider a special use permit application for a large contractor yard submitted by Scott Fisher. The board will also conduct routine procedural items such as roll call and public comments.

• Special Use Permit 015-2025 for Scott Fisher’s large contractor yard

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission approved several contracts, including an interlocal agreement with Great Falls, a collective bargaining agreement for Aging Services, a master services agreement for the online permitting platform, and a Century Link services amendment. It also adopted budget appropriations for the Cancer Control Program, Women, Infant and Children Farmers Market Program, Foster Program, Ryan White Part C, Immunization Program reserves, and In‑Home and Access Services. Board appointments for the Great Falls Airport Authority were confirmed.

• Approved Contract 25-110 Interlocal Agreement with City of Great Falls (Opioid Abatement)
• Approved Contract 25-120 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2 for Aging Services
• Approved Contract 25-121 Master Services Agreement with GeoCivix, LLC for online permitting platform
• Approved Contract 25-122 Century Link Total Advantage Amendment 6 for Metro Ethernet services
• Adopted Resolution 25-53 Budget appropriation decreasing Cancer Control Program expenditures by $67,497
• Adopted Resolution 25-54 Budget appropriation increasing Women, Infant and Children Farmers Market Program revenue by $30 and expenditures by $2,067
• Adopted Resolution 25-55 Budget appropriation for Foster Program increasing revenue $19,620 and expenditures $37,255
• Confirmed Great Falls Airport Authority Board appointments for two vacancies

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will meet to review a minor subdivision preliminary plat for Milos Ranch, a four-lot subdivision submitted by Michael Milos. No old business is listed, and the board will also accept public comment on other matters within its jurisdiction.

• Milos Ranch Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat (four lots) submitted by Michael Milos

Cascade County Commission

The agenda consists of procedural items and several documents for review. Specific actions are not detailed in the provided text beyond the listing of resolutions and proclamations.

• Resolution 25-51 A. Whitmire
• Resolution 25-52 K Bastas
• WBW Proclamation
• AAR 1, 2, 3, and 4 documents

The Commission voted 3‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑49, donating a County parcel to NeighborWorks Great Falls for affordable housing. It also approved several contracts and grant actions, including a heat‑pump replacement contract, an ARPA grant reallocation, and a Pfizer vaccine discount program.

• Approved Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Warrants (motion carries 3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑49 donating parcel for affordable housing (motion carries 3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑107 for heat‑pump replacement, $22,313 (motion carries 3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑50 reallocating ARPA grant funding (motion carries 3‑0)
• Accepted $130,209 juvenile detention grant from Montana Board of Crime Control (approved)
• Approved Contract 25‑109 Pfizer Prime Vaccine Discounts program (motion carries 3‑0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement to convert 1.58 mi of Airport Bench Road to gravel (approved)
• Adopted Resolutions 25‑51 and 25‑52 rejecting claims of Alan Whitmire and Kolby Alan Bastas (approved)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive reports on environmental health, prevention services, and communicable diseases. The meeting includes a review of the environmental health fee schedule and a measles update.

• Environmental Health fee schedule
• Communicable Disease report and measles update
• Family Health Services report
• Finance report
• Strategic Planning discussion

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The board received reports on training, family health services, environmental health, fee schedule updates, prevention services, communicable diseases, administration, finance, strategic planning, and community coalition. No other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 12:59 pm.

• Approved June 4 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will discuss the donation of a county parcel to NeighborWorks Great Falls for affordable housing development. The body is also reviewing several interlocal agreements and contracts related to opioid settlements and infrastructure.

• Resolution 25-49: Proposed donation of Parcel No. 2111500 to NeighborWorks Great Falls for affordable housing
• Contract 25-108: Agreement with City of Great Falls to convert 1.58 miles of Airport Bench Road to gravel
• Contract 25-107: $22,313.00 for Brennan Heating & Cooling to replace two heat pumps at the courthouse
• Contract 25-114: $130,209.00 grant from the Montana Board of Crime Control for Juvenile Detention Center personnel costs
• Resolution 25-50: Reallocation of ARPA Funding

Commissioners considered consent‑agenda items that included two resolutions rejecting claims and several interlocal agreements and contracts. Additional agenda items included a parcel donation request for affordable housing, a courthouse heat‑pump replacement contract, ARPA funding reallocation, and a Pfizer vaccine discount program. The minutes do not record any vote totals or explicit approvals for these items. The session adjourned at 2:43 PM.

Cascade County Commission

The agenda provided consists of procedural boilerplate and lists of supporting documents. There are no specific discussion items or decisions detailed in the text.

The commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the termination of the Neste Event Marketing services agreement (3‑0) and approved a $464,400 talent buyer contract with Lakefront Entertainment for the 2025 Montana State Fair (3‑0). All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved termination of Contract 25‑105 with Neste Event Marketing (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑106 talent buyer agreement for State Fair, $464,400 (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Board of Cascade County Commissioners will receive updates on spending and timelines for various ARPA-funded projects. The commission will also discuss the reallocation of project funding.

• Updates from Tracy Water Association, Centerville Public Schools, Sand Coulee Water District, Sun Prairie County Water District, and Black Eagle Water and Sewer District
• County IT staff training and phone system upgrades
• CCSO Evidence Storage Building
• Four Seasons Arena roof replacement
• ADC Booking remodel, camera upgrades, and emergency generator for Annex

The Special Commission meeting featured updates on ARPA projects, water district reports, IT training, phone system upgrades, and several county facilities projects. Commissioners and staff discussed each item but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 2:11 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two special use permit applications. The board will also review meeting minutes from April 17, 2025.

• Special Use Permit 012-2025: Jessica Johnson's application for a small animal veterinary clinic on parcel 5720650
• Special Use Permit 013-2025: Dale and Jennifer Gunter's application for a membership club on parcel 2490500

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review a consent agenda featuring several contracts and board appointments. Key items include a cost increase for the Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel and multiple public health agreements with neighboring counties.

• Copper Creek Construction change order for Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel: $72,528.40 additional cost
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Montana Nurses' Association (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028)
• Predator Control Fund MOUs with Montana Stockgrowers Association ($25,805) and Montana Wool Growers Association ($2,434)
• Six MOUs for the Fetal, Infant, Child & Mortality & Prevention Team with Meagher, Chouteau, Pondera, Toole, Teton, and Glacier counties
• Belt Rural Fire District Board appointment applicants: Patrick Kleffner and John Romenesko

The commissioners listed a series of contracts and memoranda of understanding on the consent agenda, including agreements with Montana Wool Growers Association, Montana Stockgrowers Association, and multiple county health partnerships. The only action noted was that Contract 25‑101 (Behavior Health Local Advisory Council bylaws) was confirmed to have been pulled from the agenda. No votes or approvals were recorded for the listed items.

• Consent‑agenda contracts and MOUs presented (no vote recorded)
• Contract 25‑101 pulled from agenda (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct routine business. The primary item on the agenda is the approval of meeting minutes from May 20, 2025.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Cascade County Commission

Commissioner Eric Hinebauch moved to approve the appeal by Harrison Land and Livestock, LLC and MPH Holdings, LLC to modify the Zoning Board of Adjustments' conditional approval for Special Use Permit #003-2025. The motion was adopted with a 3‑0 vote. The revision requires the applicant to abide by all representations in the original and amended applications.

• Approved appeal to modify ZBOA conditional approval for Special Use Permit #003-2025 (pet crematorium) – motion carried 3‑0

Cascade County Commission

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion topics or decision items. It contains references to a consent agenda and accounts payable warrants.

• Review of accounts payable warrants

The commission approved routine purchase orders and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the final plat for the Kingsland Minor Subdivision and a contract for the County Health Department software. The board denied the proposed rezoning of Parcel 1992605 from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial. It also approved a multi‑year contract with Sankey Rodeo for the Big Sky Pro Rodeo.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-89 (HS GovTech Solutions) for Health Department (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Kingsland Minor Subdivision (3-0)
• Denied rezoning of Parcel 1992605 from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-81 Full Stock Contractor Agreement with Sankey Rodeo (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The provided document is a website interface that failed to retrieve the agenda file. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The July 2, 2025 work session presented several contracts and agenda items, including an election‑software agreement, multiple MT State Fair entertainment contracts, a health‑department services contract, a final plat approval for Kingsland Minor, a zoning map amendment proposal, and a rodeo stock contractor agreement. The minutes do not record any votes or formal approvals for these items. The session was adjourned at 2:44 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. It lists a 9:30 A.M. start time and includes reports from the Auditor and Treasurer and consent items.

• Auditor's report
• Treasurer's report
• Consent items
• CCHD consent items

The Cascade County Commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, both unanimously. It adopted a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2026 in the amount of $88,171,361. Additional budget appropriations and contracts were approved, including a $1.5 M transfer for the Sun Prairie Road Project. All motions recorded carried with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks (3-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (3-0)
• Adopted tentative interim operating budget for FY 2026, $88,171,361 (3-0)
• Approved budget appropriation transferring $1,500,000 to Sun Prairie Road Project (Resolution 25-43)
• Approved budget appropriation of $10,000 for Opioid Settlement Trust Fund utilization (Resolution 25-41)
• Approved budget appropriation of $300 for City‑County Health Department Community Grant Buckle‑up Fund (Resolution 25-45)
• Approved auction of 21 county vehicles and 1 tractor at Ox & Sons Auto Auction (Contract 25-69)
• Approved $1 easement for Juvenile Detention Center sewer service (Contract 25-71)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a request for a lot size variance and a special use permit for a veterinary clinic. The board will also address the withdrawal of a permit application for a community residential facility.

• Major Variance Request 2025-001: David and Merrie Rada request for a lot under the two-acre minimum in the Suburban Residential 2 (SR-2) district
• SUP 011-2025: Special Use Permit application by Jeanna and Kurt Miedtke for a Veterinary Clinic
• SUP 009-2025: Withdrawal of Special Use Permit for a Community Residential Facility by Healing the Circle Lodge

Cascade County Commission

The Commission will consider a tentative interim operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various budget appropriations, service contracts, and board appointments.

• Resolution 25-44: Adoption of a Tentative Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution 25-43: $1,500,000 budget transfer for the Sun Prairie Road Project
• Contract 25-61: $70,000 annual agreement with Great Falls Public Schools for Juvenile Detention Center teachers
• Contract 25-67: $58,020 change order for the Sheriff’s Office Booking Remodel Project
• Contract 25-69: Sale of 21 fleet vehicles and one tractor via Ox & Sons Auto Auction

The Cascade County Commission adopted a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2026. It also approved several budget appropriations, including funds for opioid settlement utilization and the Sun Prairie Road Project. In addition, the commission authorized a series of contracts covering juvenile detention education, weed control, and law‑enforcement support.

• Adopted Resolution 25-44: Tentative interim operating budget for FY 2026
• Approved Resolution 25-37: Rejected claim of Joseph Patrick Furr
• Approved Resolution 25-38: $1,000 operating expense appropriation (Dept 258)
• Approved Resolution 25-43: $1,500,000 transfer for Sun Prairie Road Project
• Approved Resolution 25-40: Established Opioid Settlement Fund utilization
• Approved Contract 25-61: Teacher services for Juvenile Detention Center ($70,000 per year)
• Approved Contract 25-62: Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant $19,875 for Belt Weed Management
• Approved Contract 25-66: Cooperative Law Enforcement grant $3,500 with US Forest Service

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Juvenile Detention Center Administrator position. Following the interviews, the Board will hold a candidate evaluation discussion.

• Interviews for Juvenile Detention Center Administrator position
• Candidate evaluation discussion

The commission held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Juvenile Detention Center administration role. Four interview sessions were scheduled and completed. The public portion of the meeting was recessed for an executive session and later reconvened before adjournment.

• Held special meeting to conduct Juvenile Detention Center admin interviews (completed)
• Conducted interview at 10:30 a.m. (completed)
• Conducted interview at 1:00 p.m. (completed)
• Conducted interview at 3:00 p.m. (completed)
• Entered executive session (public meeting recessed)
• Resumed public meeting at 4:45 p.m. (completed)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 p.m. (completed)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will meet to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a zone change request for Lehrkind.

• Zone change request for Lehrkind

Cascade County Commission

The Commission considered Contract 25-67 between Western Sky Enterprises and Cascade County for community decay abatement at 1500 Adams Blvd, Great Falls. Commissioner Eric Hinebauch moved to approve the contract for $27,150. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other matters were addressed.

• Approved Contract 25-67 for community decay abatement ($27,150) (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Compensation Board is meeting to review items related to the FY2026 budget. The provided agenda consists of a meeting packet and documents regarding compensation.

• FY2026 Compensation Board agenda and packet

The Compensation Board, chaired by Margaret Mitchell, recommended a 0% salary increase for elected officials (excluding the sheriff and county attorney) and the commission approved it 7-3. A separate motion to give sheriffs a 0% increase passed 9-1. A motion for a 0% raise for the county attorney failed 6-4, and a later proposal for a $2,500 flat increase for the county attorney also failed 5-5. The meeting also elected Margaret Mitchell as chair of the session by a 10-0 vote.

• Elected officials' salaries set at 0% increase (excluding sheriff and attorney) approved (7-3)
• Sheriff's salary set at 0% increase approved (9-1)
• County attorney's 0% raise motion failed (6-4)
• Flat $2,500 increase for county attorney motion failed (5-5)
• Margaret Mitchell elected chair of the meeting approved (10-0)

Cascade County Commission

The provided agenda contains only a meeting time and a list of document filenames. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

The commission approved all purchase orders and the consent agenda by a 3‑0 vote. Several contracts were authorized, including a $75,000 payment to the Great Falls Turf Club for race purses and a $33,000 United Way donation. The commission also approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Severson Minor and voted to discontinue an alley between 9th and 8th Streets South. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple contracts (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑54: $75,000 race‑purse payment to Great Falls Turf Club (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑55: United Way donation awards $25,000 Meals on Wheels, $8,000 Foster Grandparents (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑56: Pine Technologies CMS subscription (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑53: Public Health Emergency contract up to $75,797 (3‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application of Severson Subsequent Minor (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑33 to discontinue alley between 9th and 8th Streets South (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider several subdivision plat applications and a petition to discontinue an alleyway. The body is also reviewing various contracts for road repairs, facility maintenance, and health department funding.

• Petition to discontinue an alleyway between 9th Street South and 8th Street South
• Final Plats for Winters Minor Subdivision and Mountain River View Estates
• United Materials of Great Falls proposal for Black Eagle Road repairs ($85/sq yard)
• United Way Donation Awards: $25,000 for Meals on Wheels and $8,000 for Foster Grandparent Programs
• J & L Maintenance proposal for Public Works parking lot sealing and re-striping for $21,808.24

The commission adopted a consent agenda that approved a series of budget appropriations and contracts across several departments. Items included funding for the Rural Fire Council, health‑department budget adjustments, and various service contracts for the ExpoPark, County Attorney’s Office, and public‑works projects. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the work session.

• Approved Resolution 25-32 budget appropriation for Rural Fire Council Fund $925 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-54 agreement with Great Falls Turf Club for MT ExpoPark (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-55 United Way donation awards $25,000 to Meals on Wheels and $8,000 to Foster Grandparent (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-56 Pine Technologies CMS subscription for County Attorney’s Office, 3‑year term (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-57 J & L Maintenance sealing and re‑striping Great Falls parking lot $21,808.24 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-58 Warehouse flooring change order for Executive Plaza $6,363.73 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-34 health‑department budget change – increase revenue $10,000, decrease expense $15,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-53 MT DPHHS task order for public health emergency preparedness $75,797 (consent agenda)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive reports on communicable diseases, including a measles update, and discuss secondary transmission control. The board is also considering granting authority to the Environmental Health Technician.

• Grant Authority to the Environmental Health Technician
• Communicable Disease Report and measles update
• Secondary transmission control and isolation/quarantine discussion

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The proposal to grant authority to an Environmental Health Technician was tabled for further legal review. No other actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled grant authority to Environmental Health Technician (pending legal review)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will meet to discuss the Community Resource Guide and receive updates on the Strategic Plan work group. The council will also review by-laws and receive reports from the Mental Health Court and Crisis Steering Committee.

• Review of Community Resource Guide
• Strategic Plan work group updates
• By-Laws review and recommendations
• Mental Health Court report
• Crisis Steering Committee report

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates and community reports.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Board of Cascade County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct an interview for the Planning Director position. Following the interview, the Board will hold a candidate evaluation discussion.

• Interview for the Planning Director position
• Candidate evaluation discussion

The commission held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Planning Director position, moved into executive session, and then reconvened before adjourning. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission agenda for May 27, 2025, contains only procedural documents and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The listed items are administrative records (minutes, resolutions, and prior meeting documents) with no actionable or discussion topics.

The commission met on May 27, 2025, via Zoom and in person. Commissioners approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks by a 3‑0 vote. A motion was made to approve the consent agenda and the March 25, 2025 minutes, but the vote result was not recorded in the minutes. The treasurer’s monthly report was presented.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to review a grant for updating subdivision regulations. The body is also considering several board appointments and a resolution regarding special deputy prosecutors.

• Contract 25-16: $60,000 Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant for subdivision regulation revisions
• Resolution 25-31: Appointment of Special Deputy Prosecutors from Lewis and Clark County Attorneys’ Office
• DUI Task Force appointment of Darren Brown
• Fire Fee Service Area appointments for Cascade, Dearborn, Fort Shaw, Monarch, Sand Coulee, Sun River, Ulm, and Vaughn
• Appointment of Lydia Sungren to the Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area

The commission approved the acceptance of a $60,000 Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant to update subdivision regulations. A resolution was adopted to appoint Special Deputy Prosecutors from the Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office. Several fire‑fee service area positions and a DUI Task Force member were re‑appointed or appointed under the consent agenda. Additional contracts for school district elections and a United Way volunteer workstation were recorded.

• Accepted Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant for subdivision regulation revision (Contract 25-16)
• Adopted Resolution 25-31 appointing Special Deputy Prosecutors from Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office
• Re‑appointed fire‑fee service area members and appointed DUI Task Force member (consent agenda)
• Recorded Election Contract between Great Falls Public School District and Cascade County (Contract 25-45)
• Recorded United Way of Cascade County RSVP Volunteer Workstation MOU (Contract 25-52)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from the February 18 meeting and discuss a new minor subdivision proposal. The board will also hear public comments on matters within its jurisdiction.

• Review Severson Subsequent Minor Subdivision (3-lot SR-1 district proposal by J&W Ventures Inc)
• Approve Planning Board Meeting Minutes from 02-18-2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three special use permit requests. These include applications for accessory uses and a community residential facility.

• SUP 008-2025: Special Use Permit for an accessory use without a principle use (Matt Pancich)
• SUP 010-2025: Special Use Permit for an accessory use without a permitted principal use (Cindy Goodman)
• SUP 009-2025: Special Use Permit for a Community Residential Facility with 9 or more occupants (Healing the Circle Lodge LLC)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider a proclamation, consent items, three health department resolutions (25-27, 25-28, 25-29), and five administrative action requests (AARs) including a public hearing for Lariat Industrial and a solid waste resolution (25-30). Other AARs involve the Davison property, Executive Plaza Lot overlay, and a case management system. Voting and discussion are scheduled for May 13, 2025.

• AAR 5: Public Hearing – Lariat Industrial
• AAR 4: Resolution 25-30 – Solid Waste
• AAR 1: Davison Property
• AAR 2: Executive Plaza Lot Overlay
• AAR 3: Case Management System (CA)

The commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, each by a 2‑0 vote. It then approved Contract 25‑43 for $27,150, Contract 25‑49 for $45,700, and Contract 25‑50 for a county attorney case‑management system, all by 2‑0 votes. The commission also adopted Resolution 25‑30 establishing oversight of the solid‑waste system and approved the preliminary subdivision plat for Lariat Industrial Park, each with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑43 with Western Sky Enterprises for $27,150 (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑49 for Executive Plaza parking lot overlay, $45,700 (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑50 for Pine Technologies case‑management system (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑30 establishing solid‑waste system oversight (2‑0)
• Approved Lariat Industrial Park preliminary subdivision plat with conditions (2‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider contracts for environmental consulting at the Black Eagle Smelter Superfund Site, road engineering on McIver Road, and parking lot overlay. They also will vote on resolutions adjusting health department budgets and establishing oversight for solid waste operations. Several appointments and a school district election agreement are on the consent agenda.

• Contract 25-46: $24,500 with Water and Environmental Technologies for Black Eagle Smelter Superfund consultation
• Contract 25-48: $24,500 with Big Sky Civil & Environmental for McIver Road engineering repairs
• Contract 25-49: $45,700 with Montana Materials & Construction for Executive Parking Lot Overlay
• Resolution 25-30: Establishing oversight for routine operations of Cascade County’s Solid Waste Management System
• Resolution 25-29: $63,533 decrease in immunization program funding via MT DPHHS task order

The Cascade County Commission work session discussed several contracts and budget appropriations covering the Black Eagle Superfund site, a radio repeater lease, road engineering services, health department funding adjustments, a solid‑waste oversight resolution, and other items. The minutes do not record any vote totals, approvals, denials, or tabling of these items. No formal decisions are documented in the record.

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will receive reports from Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, Communicable Disease, Administration, and Finance. They will also consider granting authority to the Environmental Health Technician and discuss strategic planning and legislative updates. Public comment is open.

• Grant authority to the Environmental Health Technician
• Approve minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting
• Family Health Services and Environmental Health reports
• Strategic Planning – AchieveIt update
• Legislative updates

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. The grant authority for an Environmental Health Technician was tabled pending legal review. Several reports were presented, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled grant authority for Environmental Health Technician (legal review pending)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 pm

Planning Board

The board will consider a major subdivision application for Lariat Industrial Park, a 14-lot industrial subdivision submitted by Amos Birky. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the remainder being procedural items.

• Lariat Industrial Park – Major Subdivision: 14-lot industrial subdivision submitted by Amos Birky

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets to approve April minutes, hear public comment, and discuss updates to the by-laws and strategic plan. No financial report is filed. The council also receives reports from subcommittees including Mental Health Court, CSAA, and the Crisis Steering Committee.

• By-laws review and recommendations (progress noted)
• Strategic plan work group updates
• Community Resource Guide discussion
• Representative reports from Mental Health Court, CSAA, MT Peer Network, BHAC

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council approved the April 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed or reported without formal decisions.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The provided agenda text consists only of filenames for various documents, including a consent agenda and a proclamation for Home Visiting Week. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are described in the text. The meeting actions cannot be determined from the agenda as supplied.

• Consent agenda documents listed but no contents provided
• Proclamation for Home Visiting Week (no details)

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve purchase orders and accounts payable warrants and to adopt the consent agenda and April 8 minutes. It also approved the sale of ten older fleet vehicles, a tractor, a snow blower and a tire machine at a public surplus auction (3‑0). The board approved leasing four 3,000‑sq ft commercial bays on Parcel #5720400 (3‑0) and extended the MT Coal Endowment Program contract to March 31 2028 (2‑1). The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda and April 8, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved sale of ten fleet vehicles, one tractor, one snow blower, one tire machine at public surplus auction (3‑0)
• Approved lease of four 3,000‑sq ft commercial bays on Parcel #5720400 (3‑0)
• Approved extension of MT Coal Endowment Program contract to March 31 2028 (2‑1)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and decide on Special Use Permit 003-2025 and four additional permits (004, 005, 006, 007-2025). The board will also accept public comments on other matters within its jurisdiction.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit 003-2025
• Public hearing for Special Use Permits 004, 005, 006, and 007-2025
• Public comments on other matters within the board's jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The Commission will discuss several contracts and budget appropriations, including funding for aging services and detention center mental health staff. The body is also reviewing the sale of fleet equipment and a commercial bay lease application.

• Contract 25-35: MT DPHHS funding totaling $488,041 Federal and $390,544 State General Funds
• Contract 25-40: $155,444.68 HEART Grant for Adult Detention Services mental health staff
• Contract 25-39: $60,000 annual noxious weed control agreement with MDT
• Contract 25-34: $29,400 annual Century Link ISDN PRS agreement
• Contract 25-36: Sale of 10 fleet vehicles, one tractor, one snow blower, and one tire machine

The Cascade County Commission work session presented several contracts, lease agreements, and budget appropriations across departments such as Public Works, Aging Services, and the Health Department. No vote totals, approvals, denials, or other outcomes were recorded in the minutes for these items. The meeting concluded without any documented decisions.

Cascade County Commission

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve purchase orders and accounts payable warrants. It also approved a $3,200 budget increase for the 2024 ICAC Task Force grant. Contracts were adopted for an inmate commissary service, a commercial building lease, mosquito‑abatement services, and digital preservation of historic film archives.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-22 increasing ICAC Task Force grant budget by $3,200
• Approved Contract 25-33 for inmate commissary service at the adult detention center (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-30 leasing 80 × 180 ft building to Michael Troyer (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-31 for mosquito‑abatement aerial services
• Approved Contract 25-32 for digital preservation of the county’s historic film archive

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding a regular meeting with reports from family health, environmental health, prevention services, communicable disease, and tobacco programs. The board will also discuss strategic planning content and receive legislative updates. Public comment is allowed on any matter within the board's jurisdiction.

• Approve minutes from January 8, March 5, and March 20, 2025 meetings
• Family Health Services Report
• Environmental Health Report
• Prevention Services and Communicable Disease Reports
• Strategic Planning – BOH Content/Presentations

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 8 2025 meeting, the March 2025 meeting, and the March 20 2021 legislative meeting. Each approval was made with all board members in favor and no public comments. No other actions were decided; several reports were presented but no votes were taken on them.

• Approved January 8 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 20 2021 legislative minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to discuss items on the consent agenda, including a $3,200 budget appropriation for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant and a contract with JHS Inc. for mosquito abatement services. The contract covers aerial applications with costs of $6,500 mobilization, per-acre rates for granular and liquid applications, and hourly adulticiding. The commission will also consider a building lease application from Michael Troyer for a commercial shop on parcel 2020020. Public comment on non-agenda matters is scheduled.

• Resolution 25-22: $3,200 budget appropriation for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Grant.
• Contract 25-30: Mosquito abatement agreement with JHS Inc. — $6,500 mobilization, $19.50/acre granular aerial, $18.50/acre liquid aerial, $665/hour adulticiding (1.5 hour minimum), effective through Dec 31, 2025.
• Buildings for Lease or Rent Application 01-2025: Michael Troyer proposes commercial shop rental on parcel #2020020, Section 27, T21N R02E, Cascade County.

The board approved Resolution 25-22, adding $3,200 to the 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant budget. It also approved Contract 25-31 with JHS, Inc. for mosquito abatement services, covering mobilization costs and per‑acre application fees. Two other items— a lease application for a commercial shop (Contract 25-30) and a digitization service proposal (Contract 25-32)—were presented but no decision was recorded.

• Approved Resolution 25-22 increasing ICAC Task Force Grant budget by $3,200
• Approved Contract 25-31 for mosquito abatement services (mobilization $6,500 plus per‑acre fees)

Cascade County Commission

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve pending purchase orders and payable warrants. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the senior advisory council appointment and three contracts. Finally, the commission adopted the Planning Board’s recommendation to approve the Kingsland Minor Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase orders and payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including senior advisory council appointment and three contracts (3-0)
• Approved Kingsland Minor Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions (3-0)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will vote on two resolutions: 25-06 concerning cigar bars and 25-07 concerning vaccine exemptions. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 20, 2025, legislative updates, and a public comment period.

• Resolution 25-06 for Cigar Bars
• Resolution 25-07 for Vaccine Exemptions
• Approve minutes from February 20, 2025
• Legislative updates (unspecified)
• Public comment on matters within Board of Health jurisdiction

The Board approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It also approved Resolution 25-06 concerning cigar bars, and Resolution 25-07 concerning vaccine exemptions, each with unanimous support. No public or member comments were made.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-06: Cigar Bars (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-07: Vaccine Exemptions (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to vote on three special use permit applications: a private garage (Steve Schnider), a second dwelling (Nicholai Spaulding), and a tourist home (Jason Pignanelli). The board will also consider draft minutes from previous meetings and accept public comments on other matters.

• Special Use Permit 024-2024: Steve Schnider for a private garage.
• Special Use Permit 025-2024: Nicholai Spaulding for a second dwelling.
• Special Use Permit 002-2025: Jason Pignanelli for a tourist home.
• Approval of draft minutes from January 23, 2025 and February 20, 2025.
• Public comments on other matters within the board's jurisdiction.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission holds a work session to consider consent agenda items: a three-year County Video Program agreement with CGI Communications at no cost, and the purchase of one Chrysler Pacifica for $44,942. The agenda also includes an amendment to Senior Advisory Council Bylaws and discussion of extending member term dates. Public comment on non-agenda matters is allowed.

• Contract 25-27: Agreement with CGI Communications Inc. for County Video Program, 3 years, no county cost
• Contract 25-28: Purchase of one Chrysler Pacifica Select AWD from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Helena for $44,942
• Contract 25-29: Amendment 1 to the Cascade County Senior Advisory Council Bylaws
• Discuss extension of Senior Advisory Council Members expiration term dates

The Cascade County Commission presented three consent‑agenda contracts: a video program agreement with CGI Digital, a vehicle purchase from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge, and an amendment to the Senior Advisory Council bylaws. No vote totals or approval outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting also included a preliminary subdivision plat request and public comments before adjourning.

Cascade County Commission

The agenda for this meeting is sparse, consisting of a single entry at 10:30 AM with attached documents for a Belt Transfer Site permit. No other items are listed, and the agenda appears to be procedural with no detailed descriptions of actions or discussions.

• Belt Transfer Site permit (documents: agenda, permit application, etc.)

The commission held a public hearing and approved Resolution 25-21, granting Public Works a government exemption to establish a waste disposal dump site and signage on Parcel No. 5066200, contrary to zoning permitting requirements. The motion carried 3-0. No written testimony or proponents spoke; one opponent and two informational witnesses commented.

• Approved Resolution 25-21 granting government exemption for waste dump site (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting on March 11, 2025, consists primarily of procedural items including approval of minutes, consent items, and a contract. The agenda references a Calumet application and Resolution 25-18, but no specific details or dollar amounts are provided in the source text.

• Consent items and minutes approval
• Contract 25-21
• Calumet application (informational docs)
• Resolution 25-18 regarding Calumet

The Commission approved Contract 25-21, a 20-year lease with James and Shirley Warehime for the Belt Solid Waste Dump Site. After a public hearing, the Commission voted 3-0 to grant Calumet Montana Refining LLC a property tax abatement at the 80% level for manufacturing machinery, fixtures, and equipment. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, including several budget appropriations and contracts.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 28 and Mar 5, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-21: 20-year lease with James and Shirley Warehime for Belt Solid Waste Dump Site (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-18: 80% property tax abatement for Calumet Montana Refining LLC (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meets on March 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The agenda references documents on solid waste and includes Resolution 25-20 (AAR). No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of solid waste (SW) information and documents
• Consideration of Resolution 25-20 (AAR)

The Cascade County Commission held a public hearing on funding options for Solid Waste Disposal Site improvements, hearing from staff and two public speakers. Following the hearing, the Commission unanimously approved Resolution 25-20, which authorizes identifying funding sources, including applying for an Intercap Loan with the Montana Board of Investments, to finance the Solid Waste Management System. The motion carried 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 25-20 to identify funding sources, including an Intercap Loan, for the Solid Waste Management System (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Board of Canvassers met to canvass the Fort Shaw Irrigation District election held on February 25, 2025. The board voted 3-0 to accept the canvass results and sign the accompanying Board of Canvassers documents. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

• Approved the canvass results of the Fort Shaw Irrigation District election held February 25, 2025, by a 3-0 vote.
• Signed the accompanying Board of Canvassers documents for the election.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session and public hearing on consent agenda items, including budget appropriations and contracts, and a public hearing on a property tax abatement application from Calumet Montana Refining LLC. The consent agenda includes a $90,960 sheriff's office budget transfer for a landfill search and a $23,810 warehouse flooring contract. The public hearing will consider eligibility for abatement on manufacturing equipment placed in service in 2024.

• Resolution 25-16: Budget appropriation of $90,960 for Sheriff's Office emergency landfill search for Pondera County
• Contract 25-22: $23,810.91 warehouse flooring replacement at 121 4th St N, Great Falls
• Contract 25-23: MOU with MDT for 10th Street North Drainage Project, no cost to county
• Contract 25-21: 20-year lease with Warehime for Belt Solid Waste Dump Site operation
• Public Hearing: Calumet Montana Refining property tax abatement application for manufacturing equipment

The Cascade County Commission held a work session and approved several consent agenda items, including a $90,960 budget appropriation for the Sheriff's Office, a $23,810.91 warehouse flooring contract, and a $25,000 budget appropriation for the Community Health Improvement Plan. They also approved a 20-year lease for the Belt Solid Waste Dump Site, a property tax abatement for Calumet Montana Refining LLC, a $1,212,399 budget appropriation for the Crisis Diversion Grant Program, and a health care trust contribution form. All decisions were made with Chairman Jim Larson and Commissioner Eric Hinebauch present; Commissioner Joe Briggs was excused.

• Approved Resolution 25-16: $90,960 budget appropriation for Sheriff's Office (emergency landfill search)
• Approved Contract 25-22: $23,810.91 warehouse flooring replacement at County Executive Plaza
• Approved Contract 25-23: MOU with MT DOT for 10th Street North Drainage Project (no cost)
• Approved Resolution 25-17: $25,000 budget appropriation for CCHD CHIP implementation
• Approved Contract 25-24: DEQ contract for CCHD subdivision review authority ($10,000)
• Approved Contract 25-25: MOU with Malmstrom AFB for WIC space (no cost)
• Approved Contract 25-21: 20-year lease with Warehimes for Belt Solid Waste Dump Site
• Approved Resolution 25-18: Calumet Montana Refining LLC property tax abatement eligibility

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from January and February 2025, and receive updates from several departments. Reports include Family Health Services (with WIC Food Package Changes/Posters), Environmental Health, Prevention Services, Communicable Disease, Administration, and Finance. The board will also hear a Community Coalition Report and legislative updates. Public comment is accepted.

• Approval of minutes from January 8 and February 5, 2025
• Family Health Services Report on WIC Food Package Changes/Posters
• Legislative updates

The Board of Health approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The January 8, 2025 minutes were not approved because they are awaiting legal counsel review of audio/video technical issues. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports and no public comments.

• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to approve January 8, 2025 minutes pending legal counsel review

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will meet to discuss new business including the Individualized Placement Services (IPS) program and a new member appointment. Continuing business items include updates on the LAC and CSAA websites, the Community Resource Guide, and the Strategic Plan work groups. The council will also review and recommend updates to the by-laws. No financial report is scheduled.

• New member appointment – Teresa Mouser
• Discussion of Individualized Placement Services (IPS)
• Updates on LAC and CSAA websites
• Community Resource Guide update
• By-Laws review and recommendations update

The council unanimously approved the February minutes and voted Teresa Mouser onto the board. Members agreed to form a steering committee for Individualized Placement Services (IPS) and to review/refresh the strategic plan. Several updates were shared, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted Teresa Mouser onto the Board
• Agreed to form an IPS Steering Committee
• Agreed to review/refresh the Strategic Plan

Cascade County Commission

The commission will meet to review the treasurer's report, approve minutes, and address consent items. The agenda includes a discussion or vote on Resolution 25-14.

• Resolution 25-14
• Treasurer's report
• Consent items

The Cascade County Commission approved a consent agenda including a $90,960 budget appropriation for the Sheriff's Office related to a December 2024 emergency landfill search for Pondera County, a $23,810.91 warehouse flooring contract, and a no-cost MOU for the 10th Street North Drainage Project. They also approved a 20-year lease for the Belt Solid Waste Dump Site, a property tax abatement for Calumet Montana Refining, a $1,212,399 budget for the Crisis Diversion Grant Program, and a health care trust contribution form. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved Resolution 25-16: $90,960 budget appropriation for Sheriff's Office landfill search
• Approved Contract 25-22: $23,810.91 warehouse flooring replacement at County Executive Plaza
• Approved Contract 25-23: MOU with MT DOT for 10th Street North Drainage Project (no cost)
• Approved Resolution 25-17: $25,000 budget appropriation for CCHD CHIP implementation
• Approved Contract 25-24: DEQ contract for CCHD subdivision review authority ($10,000)
• Approved Contract 25-25: MOU with Malmstrom AFB for WIC space (no cost)
• Approved Contract 25-21: 20-year lease for Belt Solid Waste Dump Site
• Approved Resolution 25-18: Tax abatement for Calumet Montana Refining equipment

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to take action on several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) items. They will consider Resolution 25-15 for a contract extension and review a withdrawal request for the Windy Acres ARPA project. The agenda is otherwise focused on these ARPA-related documents.

• Resolution 25-15 contract extension for ARPA funds
• Windy Acres ARPA withdrawal request
• ARPA project documents and annual accomplishment report (AAR)

The commission approved Resolution 25-15, extending the contractual deadline for the obligation of ARPA funds. The motion carried 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 25-15 extending ARPA fund obligation deadline (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on Resolution 25-04 updating tobacco product definitions and consider a sign-on letter regarding the tobacco settlement. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and legislative updates. Public comment will be accepted on matters within the board's jurisdiction.

• Resolution 25-04 for tobacco product definitions
• Tobacco settlement sign-on letter
• Approve minutes from February 13, 2025, meeting
• Legislative updates from Abigail Hill
• Public comment on matters within Board of Health jurisdiction

The Board of Health approved three items: the minutes from the February 13 meeting, Resolution 25-04 on tobacco product definitions, and Resolution 25-05 on a tobacco settlement sign-on letter. All votes were unanimous. The board also heard a legislative update and had no public comments.

• Approved minutes from February 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-04: Tobacco Product Definitions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-05: Tobacco Settlement Sign-on Letter (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three special use permit applications. The board is considering requests for a quarry and two second family dwellings.

• Special Use Permit 001-2025: Quarry application submitted by Karl Birky
• Special Use Permits 022 and 023 2024: Second Family Dwellings submitted by Dewitt Investment Corporation

Cascade County Commission

The commission discussed purchasing an armored rescue vehicle for the Sheriff's Office, with a total price of $529,311, funded by a $530,000 budget appropriation from the FY2024 State Homeland Security Program grant. They also reviewed a petition to vacate a county road, a resolution supporting licensed establishment fee updates, and several consent agenda items, including a DUI task force agreement and a board appointment. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Discussed purchase of armored rescue vehicle for $529,311 (Contract 25-20)
• Discussed $530,000 budget appropriation for armored vehicle (Resolution 25-13)
• Discussed petition to vacate county road by Bruce Riggin (Resolution 25-14)
• Discussed resolution supporting licensed establishment fee updates (Resolution 25-16)
• Reviewed MOU with Western States Regional Council of Carpenters (Contract 25-18)
• Reviewed DUI Task Force agreement with State, $8,000 payment (Contract 25-19)
• Reviewed Monarch Fire Fee Service Area board appointment for Cathy Burton

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat application for a two-lot minor subdivision. The project is located in the Suburban Residential Zoning District and was submitted by the Diekhans Aloysius Estate.

• Preliminary Plat Application for Kingsland Minor Subdivision (two-lot subdivision)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider resolutions on Licensed Establishment Fees, Medicaid Expansion, and the Clean Indoor Air Act. They will also establish resolution topics for the next meeting and take public comment on any matter within their jurisdiction.

• Resolution on Licensed Establishment Fees
• Resolution on Medicaid Expansion
• Resolution on Clean Indoor Air Act
• Public comment period under MCA 50-2-116

The Board of Health unanimously approved three resolutions: Resolution 2801 on licensed establishment fees, Resolution 2802 supporting Medicaid Expansion, and Resolution 2803 on the Clean Indoor Air Act. No public comments were made. The board also discussed future resolution topics and noted that the Medicaid Expansion bill passed the House and is moving to the Senate.

• Approved Resolution 2801 on licensed establishment fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2802 supporting Medicaid Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2803 on Clean Indoor Air Act (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The agenda for the February 11, 2025 Cascade County Commission meeting consists solely of a list of PDF documents (minutes, resolutions 25-13 and 25-12, contract 25-17, and a file labeled 'Mtn River View Estates') with no detailed descriptions. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM. No specific decisions or discussion points are described in the provided text.

• Resolution 25-13 (document referenced, no details given)
• Resolution 25-12 (document referenced, no details given)
• Contract 25-17 (document referenced, no details given)
• Mtn River View Estates document (purpose unknown)

The Cascade County Commission approved a $249,905.10 contract for a 2024 Larue D65 Loader Mounted Two-Stage Snow Blower from SWS Equipment, with instructions to complete the purchasing process. They also approved a minor subdivision plat for Mountain River View Estates subject to eleven conditions, and passed a resolution opposing legislation that would limit or prohibit Montana Association of Counties lobbying. A resolution for a $530,000 armored rescue vehicle grant was pulled until the next meeting.

• Approved Contract 25-17 for SWS Equipment snow blower, $249,905.10 (3-0)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plat for Mountain River View Estates, subject to 11 conditions (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-12 opposing legislation limiting MACo lobbying (3-0)
• Pulled Resolution 25-13 (armored rescue vehicle grant) until next meeting
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes from Jan 28 and Feb 5, 2025 (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The commission held a special meeting to receive updates on six ARPA-funded projects: Centerville Public School, Tracy Water Association, Sun Prairie County Water District, Sand Coulee Water District, Black Eagle Sewer District, and Black Eagle Water District. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only. The next meeting on this topic is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Next ARPA project update meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will discuss a budget appropriation for emergency equipment and a grant to revise subdivision regulations. The body will also hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision plat application.

• Resolution 25-13: $530,000 appropriation for an Armored Rescue Vehicle
• Contract 25-16: Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant for subdivision regulation revisions ($30,000 state funds, $6,000 county match)
• Public Hearing: Preliminary Minor Subdivision Plat Application for Mountain River View Estates (Applicant: Andrew Bergman)
• Resolution 25-12: Resolution opposing legislation that limits Montana Association of Counties lobbying

The commission approved Resolution 25-13, accepting a $530,000 state grant for an armored rescue vehicle under the FY2024 Homeland Security Program. A planning grant contract for subdivision regulation revisions was pulled until further notice. A preliminary minor subdivision plat for Mountain River View Estates was discussed, and a resolution opposing state limits on MACo lobbying was considered. No public comment was made.

• Approved Resolution 25-13: $530,000 budget appropriation for armored rescue vehicle (unanimous)
• Pulled Contract 25-16: Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant until further notice
• Discussed preliminary minor subdivision plat for Mountain River View Estates (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Resolution 25-12 opposing legislation limiting MACo lobbying (no vote recorded)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous minutes and introduce a city-appointed representative. The body will receive reports from Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration. Members will also discuss strategic planning and legislative updates.

• Introduction of City Appointed Representative Laurie Bernhardt Glover
• WIC Food Package Changes/Posters report
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Finance Report

The Board of Health approved the Strategic Planning Report unanimously. Approval of the January 8, 2025 minutes was postponed due to technical issues with recordings, to be handled at the March meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational reports.

• Approved Strategic Planning Report (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of January 8, 2025 minutes to March meeting

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will hold a public comment period, review minutes from January, and discuss new member needs. Continued business includes a community resource guide and strategic plan work group updates, with a focus on by-laws review and recommendations.

• Public comment period for any public mental health issue
• Discussion of new member needs (consumer or family member)
• Community resource guide update
• Strategic plan work group updates and active addressing
• By-laws review and recommendations

The Cascade County Mental Health Local Advisory Council approved a motion to link its website with the Central Service Area Authority's website. The council also unanimously approved the January 2025 meeting minutes. No finance report was given, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved linking website with Central Service Area Authority (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The provided agenda is primarily a list of document links and a start time. It contains one specific reference to a contract for HHS-BHDD-0114AP-C 25-101-74036-0.

• Contract 25-15 HHS-BHDD-0114AP-C 25-101-74036-0

The Cascade County Commission approved all seven contracts on the agenda, including the $1,475,010 Sun Prairie Estates Road Rehabilitation Project with United Materials. They also approved contracts for the Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel, a backup generator for the Annex, an armored rescue vehicle, and a crisis diversion contract modification. All motions passed unanimously 3-0.

• Approved Contract 25-09 with United Materials for Sun Prairie Estates Road Rehabilitation, $1,475,010 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-11 with Copper Creek LLC for Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel, $840,069 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-10 with Willo Products for sole-sourced items for Booking Remodel, $93,237 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-12 with Corvinus Group for security electronics for Booking Remodel, $15,582 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-13 with The Third Element Inc. for Annex backup generator, $130,195 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-14 with Lenco Armored Vehicles for one Armored Rescue Vehicle, $529,311 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-15, modification to Crisis Diversion Contract (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 14 and Jan 22, 2025, and board appointment (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two special use permit applications: one from Holzgen (SUP 020-2024) and one from NorthWestern Energy (SUP 021-2024). The board will also review and approve a draft meeting schedule for 2025. Public comments on other matters within the board's jurisdiction will be accepted.

• Special Use Permit 020-2024 for Holzgen, including review of a FEMA flood hazard layer and staff report
• Special Use Permit 021-2024 for NorthWestern Energy, with attached staff report and findings of fact
• Approval of draft meeting schedule for 2025

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve multiple contracts, including a $1,475,010 road rehabilitation project for Sun Prairie Estates, several contracts for the Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel totaling over $948,000, a backup generator for the county annex, and the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle. The consent agenda includes a mental health council appointment, a union memorandum of understanding, and a gravel purchase agreement.

• Contract 25-09: $1,475,010 for Sun Prairie Estates Road Rehabilitation Project with United Materials
• Contracts 25-10, 25-11, 25-12: $93,237 + $840,069 + $15,582 for Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel Project (sole-sourced items, construction, security electronics)
• Contract 25-13: $130,195 for a backup generator for the Cascade County Annex
• Contract 25-14: Purchase of one Armored Rescue Vehicle from Lenco Armored Vehicles (amount not specified)
• Consent: Gravel purchase from James Carney at $10.00/ton for military access road repairs

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on January 22, 2025, reviewing six proposed contracts, including a $1,475,010 road rehabilitation project and multiple Sheriff's Office booking remodel contracts. No formal votes were taken; the items were discussed for potential action at a future meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment and no decisions made.

• Reviewed Contract 25-09: United Materials bid for Sun Prairie Estates Road Rehabilitation ($1,475,010)
• Reviewed Contract 25-10: Willo Products sole-sourced items for Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel ($93,237)
• Reviewed Contract 25-11: Copper Creek LLC construction bid for Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel ($840,069)
• Reviewed Contract 25-12: Corvinus Group security electronics for Booking Remodel ($15,582)
• Reviewed Contract 25-13: Third Element Inc. backup generator for County Annex ($130,195)
• Reviewed Contract 25-14: Lenco Armored Vehicles RFP for Armored Rescue Vehicle

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting to handle internal administrative matters. The board will elect a President and Vice President for 2025 and confirm the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Election of 2025 President and Vice President
• Confirmation of 2025 draft meeting dates
• Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes

Cascade County Commission

The agenda consists of procedural items, including consent items, CCHD consent items, and reports and minutes. No specific policy decisions or project details are listed in the provided text.

• Consent items
• CCHD consent items
• AP reports and minutes

The Cascade County Commission approved Resolution 25-05 establishing meeting protocols, the final plat for Big Bend Ranch XVI (a nine-lot subdivision), and a $23,519 contract for community decay abatement. All votes were 3-0. The commission also made several board appointments and approved the consent agenda, including resolutions and contracts for health department funds.

• Approved Resolution 25-05 establishing meeting protocols (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Big Bend Ranch XVI, nine-lot subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Contract #25-01 with Dick Olson Construction for $23,519 for community decay abatement at 1500 Adams Blvd (3-0)
• Appointed Sarah Eckman to Black Eagle Fire District Board (3-0)
• Appointed Don Petrini to Black Eagle Fire Fee Service Area Board (3-0)
• Reappointed Richard Liebert, Makenzie Rummel, Robert Skawinski to Planning Board (3-0)
• Reappointed Kathryn Hanning, John Harding, Ken Thornton to Zoning Board of Adjustments (3-0)
• Appointed Abigail St. Lawerence to Great Falls Transit District Board (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission held a work session on January 8, 2025, approving the consent agenda, which included resolutions for the 2025 meeting schedule, the 2024 daily incarceration rate, a JAG grant interlocal agreement, and multiple budget appropriations and contracts for the City-County Health Department. The commission also discussed but did not vote on a resolution establishing meeting protocols, a final plat for Big Bend Ranch XVI, and a contract for community decay abatement. Board appointments for various districts were listed for consideration.

• Approved Resolution 25-01 establishing the 2025 regular meeting schedule
• Approved Resolution 25-02 setting the 2024 daily incarceration rate at $82.55
• Approved Resolution 25-04 adopting the JAG grant interlocal agreement (County $13,857.20 / City $20,785.80)
• Approved Resolution 25-03 budget appropriation of $201 for Public Health Emergency Preparedness
• Approved Resolution 25-07 budget appropriation of $30,000 for WIC fund cash shortage
• Approved Resolution 25-08 budget appropriation of $6,000 for HIV fund cash shortage
• Approved Resolution 25-09 budget appropriation of $5,000 for Buckle-Up Montana fund cash shortage
• Approved Contract 25-02 MOU with Indian Family Health Clinic for disease reporting (no cost)

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health meets to approve minutes, elect officers, and receive updates from multiple divisions including family health, environmental health, prevention, communicable disease, administration, and finance. A presentation on Board of Health advocacy and a strategic planning update are also on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Election of officers for the Board of Health
• Update on WIC food package changes and posters
• Environmental health report from Rhonda Knudsen
• Communicable disease report from Sarah Cozino
• Strategic planning presentation

The Board of Health approved the December and revised November minutes, and unanimously elected Commissioner Briggs as Chair and Dr. Martin as Vice-Chair for 2025. Reports were given on environmental health, communicable disease, administration, finance, and strategic planning, but no other formal decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 pm.

• Approved minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved revised minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Briggs as Chair and Dr. Martin as Vice-Chair for 2025 (unanimous)