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Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on EPA Brownfields abatement at Basin Creek Park and discuss rehabilitation design with Great West Engineering. They will also review several Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to historic properties, including 739 South Main Street, Covellite Theatre, 121 East Broadway, St. Patrick's Church, and the BSB Courthouse.
- Public hearing on EPA Brownfields abatement at Basin Creek Park
- Design review COA: 739 South Main Street
- Design review COA: Covellite Theatre (215 W. Broadway) - awning
- Design review COA: 121 East Broadway (Old Salvation Army)
- Design review COA: 329 Mercury Street (St. Patrick's Church)
Council of Commissioners
The Council of Commissioners will hear public comment and discuss several communications, including nuisance animal noises, personnel policy amendments, and a request to purchase a vacant lot. The Judiciary Committee will present proposed ordinances on golf carts and chickens, a tax deed auction resolution, and an ordinance amending the fire department's jurisdictional area. The council will also review committee reports on economic development and finance.
- Communication 2026-278: resident requests action on nuisance dog barking
- Communication 2026-300: request to purchase vacant lot at 640 S. Dakota
- Communication 2026-355: public hearing for sole source Christmas decorations contract
- Ordinance No. 2026-02: amending fire department jurisdictional area
- Resolution No. 2026-33: authorizing sale of property for community development with $59,681.05 from trustee sale
Board of Health
The Board is reviewing multiple funding authorizations for various public health initiatives. These include emergency preparedness, cancer and tobacco control, immunization services, HIV/Hepatitis prevention, and WIC nutrition support.
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness task order: $75,385.00
- Cancer Control, Asthma, Tobacco, and Arthritis programs: $405,204.50
- WIC nutrition education and breastfeeding support amendment: $171,118.00
- Bridgercare Title X project services agreement: $126,221.71
- HIV/Hepatitis prevention and treatment outreach amendment: $100,749.00
Land Sales Committee
The Land Sales Committee will vote on approving minutes from May and hear public comment. They will discuss two requests: one to authorize a tax deed auction for county-owned parcels, and another to allow Paul Vannoy to purchase a vacant infill lot at 640 S. Dakota.
- Approve minutes from May 12, 2026
- Communication #2026-339: Treasurer requests resolution to approve tax deed public auction for certain parcels
- Communication #2026-300: Paul Vannoy requests authorization to purchase vacant lot at 640 S. Dakota (parcel 690200) for infill
- Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items
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Business Improvement District (BID)
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District Board will review financial reports, discuss hiring a new administrative assistant, and prioritize upcoming streetscape and improvement projects. They will also consider community feedback from property owners and businesses.
- Review of BID administrative assistant job description and hiring process
- Discussion of website updates and priorities
- Review of visible improvement projects and streetscape enhancements
- Review of community feedback from property owners and businesses
- Treasurer's report on current expenses and upcoming expenditures
Airport Authority Board
The Airport Authority Board will approve minutes from June, approve bills as presented, and discuss AIP (Airport Improvement Program) items. They will also discuss the Hanar Project. No specific dollar amounts or details provided.
- Approve minutes of June 3, 2026
- Approve bills as presented
- Discussion of AIP (Airport Improvement Program)
- Discussion of Hanar Project
Council of Commissioners
The Council of Commissioners will discuss and vote on a consent agenda including multiple appointments, street closures, labor agreements, and contracts. A public hearing is set for July 15 on a sole-source contract for Christmas decorations. The Council will also consider an ordinance changing the fire department's jurisdictional area and a resolution authorizing sale of real property for community development.
- Ordinance No. 2026-02 amending fire department jurisdictional area (Chapter 2.16)
- Resolution No. 2026-33 authorizing sale of real property for community development (Home Addition block 16)
- Approvals of MOUs with Butte Police Protective Association, Operating Engineers Local 400, and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 381
- Authorization to apply for $7,000 TBID grant for Parks marketing and approval of $39,000 grant for library solar panels
- Authorization for Tax Deed public auction and cash-only payments for property sales
Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission
The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission will consider and likely vote on approving its final report. The meeting also includes public comment periods, approval of previous meeting minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Final Report Approval under Unfinished Business
- Public Comment on any agenda item and any other matter within jurisdiction
- Approval of minutes from June 15 and June 22, 2026
- Next meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026 at 5:30pm
Council of Commissioners
The Council will receive a presentation from Finance Director Karen Hassler on the preliminary budget for FY2026-2027. Following the presentation, the Council will vote to refer the budget to the Finance & Budget Committee for further review.
- Presentation of preliminary FY2026-2027 budget by Finance Director Karen Hassler
- Vote to refer budget to Finance & Budget Committee
Local Emergency Planning Committee
The Butte Local Emergency Planning Committee meets for its regular monthly session. Members will hear a presentation from the American Red Cross, review a hazmat incident report, and receive updates on training exercises, public health, and the fire station alerting system. No emergency alerts were issued since the last meeting.
- One hazmat incident reported since last meeting
- Bert Mooney Airport tabletop exercise scheduled for August
- Fire station alerting system update
- Public health and St. James Hospital updates
- MEMA annual conference in Miles City, Sept 22-24
Council of Commissioners
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02, which amends the fire department's designated jurisdictional area. The council will also review requests to update nuisance animal and chicken ordinances, approve the purchase of a vacant lot at 640 S. Dakota, and schedule presentations on the county attorney's office and the FY 2027 maintenance workplan. Committee meetings will cover personnel policy amendments and a $859,331.63 expenditure report.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02 amending fire department jurisdictional boundaries
- Proposed amendments to nuisance dog barking and tiered chicken-keeping ordinances
- Request to purchase vacant lot at 640 S. Dakota (Parcel 690200)
- Presentation on FY 2027 County-Wide Maintenance District Workplan
- Personnel policy amendments and $859,331.63 FY 2026 expenditure report approval
Urban Revitalization Board
The Board is considering several matching grant requests for exterior and interior property improvements. Staff recommendations include funding for roofing, masonry, and fire safety upgrades. The board will also review a loan underwriting agreement with the BLDC.
- Grant request for 742 Maryland: up to $21,375 for roof, siding, and deck
- Grant request for 215 W. Broadway: up to $43,568 for stained glass and masonry
- Grant amendment for 440 N. Main (St. Mary’s Church): increase to $28,914.50
- Grant request for 341 Anaconda Rd: up to $95,640 for fire sprinkler system
- Loan underwriting agreement with BLDC
Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission
This meeting of the Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission is largely procedural. Key items include discussion of the Final Report under unfinished business, approval of previous minutes, and public comment periods. No specific actions or dollar amounts are on the agenda.
- Final Report discussion (unfinished business)
- Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment periods (agenda items and general)