Granite County, MT

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will conduct the second public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and take a decision on it. They will also review the first reading of Resolution 2026-10, which includes salaries for elected officials and a cost-of-living increase for certain employees. Other items include a walkthrough of the courthouse regarding ADA parking and liquidated damages, as well as updates on road maintenance and solid waste operations.

• Second Public Hearing on County’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Resolution 2026-10: First Reading on FY 2026-2027 Budget, Official Salaries, and Cost-of-Living Increase
• TCS/Slate Walk-Through of Courthouse regarding ADA Parking and Assessing Liquidated Damages
• Encroachment Permit Application for Driveway off Gillespie Road and Movement of Existing Approach on East Fork Road
• Solid Waste District’s Weekly Report regarding Compactor Fire at Drummond Solid Waste Transfer Site

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 26-27 budget and decide on a $60.00 annual base unit fee increase for the Solid Waste District. The board will also review wage offers from IUOE unions for solid waste and road departments, discuss recent damage to the Airport Road in Philipsburg, and consider policy changes regarding Zoom participation and written correspondence deadlines.

• Proposed $60.00 per fiscal year increase in Solid Waste District annual base unit fees
• First public hearing on the County’s proposed Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget
• Discussion and decision on opening wage offers from IUOE Solid Waste & Road Department Unions
• Encroachment permit application for Twin Willows LLC for culvert projects/driveways off Granite Road
• Discussion of recent damage to the Airport Road in Philipsburg

Airport Board

The Granite County Airport Board will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes from June and July. Key decisions include selecting a lighting option for commissioners and reviewing an ordinance. The board will also discuss the FAA's response regarding runway funding and updates on Riddick Field and Drummond Airfield.

• Decision on lighting option recommendation for commissioners
• Review and decision on an ordinance
• Discussion of FAA response for runway funding
• Status update on hiring an Airfield manager for Riddick Field
• Discussion of Finley Basin Mining use of Riddick Field

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners are holding their regular session on August 18, 2026, to discuss and decide on a range of administrative and operational matters. Key items include a weekly road and bridge report, a notice to bid for a restroom and septic system at the Drummond Solid Waste Site, an encroachment permit for a culvert project off Granite Road, and an update on courthouse security systems. The meeting also includes public comment periods and approval of minutes and claims.

• Notice to bid for one-room restroom and septic system at Drummond Solid Waste Site
• Encroachment permit application for Twin Willows LLC culvert project off Granite Road
• Conditional approval of encroachment permit for driveway at Rock Creek Subdivision
• Update on ADA parking and roof project, and window trim stain color for courthouse dome
• Quote for courthouse cameras and security system from Pye Barker

Georgetown Lake Fire Service Area

The Georgetown Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the Georgetown Lake Fire Service Area are holding back-to-back meetings on August 11, 2026. The department will review minutes, the treasurer's report, budget, and updates on equipment including the ET, Cistern S2, and rescue truck. The service area will review the department's budget and discuss new business items such as Rising Sun and fee certification. Most items are routine updates or discussions, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Review of GTLVFD budget
• Status update on the ET
• Report on Cistern S2
• Status update on rescue truck
• Discussion of Rising Sun and fee certification

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will hold their regular session on August 11, 2026, addressing a range of items including a tungsten mining project, a gravel pit expansion, and a budget work session. They will also consider measures for disruptive conduct, approve minutes, and review reports on roads, solid waste, and the dam tender.

• Finley Basin Exploration Project by Iris Metals Montana LLC for tungsten mining
• Opencut permit amendment to expand Munis Gravel Pit for F&R, LLC
• FY 26-27 Budget Work Session
• Amendment to Resolution 2026-2 for IRS increased mileage rate
• Encroachment permit for driveway at Rock Creek Subdivision

The Board voted 2-1 to suspend Justine Richmond and Elena Gagliano from in-person attendance at Commissioner meetings and from conducting business in person in the Commissioners' Office for one year, citing repeated disruptive conduct. They may observe via Zoom but cannot give verbal public comment; written comments are still allowed. The board also approved several other actions, including moving to Stage II fire restrictions, authorizing the Extension Agent hiring process, and submitting comments on a mining draft environmental assessment.

• Suspended Justine Richmond and Elena Gagliano from in-person meetings and office business for one year (2-1, McLure dissenting)
• Approved moving to Stage II Fire Restrictions effective Aug 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring process for Granite County Extension Agent 1.0 FTE (unanimous)
• Approved participation in MSU Local Government Center FY27 package, $3,500 split three ways (unanimous)
• Approved opencut permit amendment to expand Munis Gravel Pit for F&R LLC (unanimous)
• Acknowledged encroachment permit application for Rock Creek Subdivision driveway with conditions, final approval pending (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of formal comments on Finley Basin Exploration Project Draft EA before Aug 14 deadline (unanimous)
• Approved staying Georgetown Lake outflow at 30 CFS (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will meet to discuss county infrastructure, public safety, and intergovernmental agreements. The session includes a second reading and adoption of a resolution regarding a ballot issue election.

• Resolution 2026-8 calling for a ballot issue election for the November 3, 2026 General Election
• MOU between Gallatin County and Granite County for juvenile services
• Area V Contract Modifications for SFY 2027
• Encroachment Permit Application for a driveway at the Rock Creek Subdivision
• Panic buttons and camera system for the Granite County Courthouse Building

The Granite County Commission adopted Resolution 2026-8 calling for a ballot issue election on November 3, 2026, as recommended by the Local Government Review Study Commission. They also approved a $11,250.02 courthouse security camera and panic button system, a $2,825 whole-house UV water filtration system for a county rental house, and several routine items including the Area 5 contract modifications and a juvenile services MOU. No action was taken on the Rock Creek encroachment permit, which was deferred for conditional approval language.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-8 for ballot issue election (unanimous)
• Approved courthouse security camera and panic button system for $11,250.02 plus $852 recurring services (unanimous)
• Approved whole-house UV water filtration system for $2,825 (unanimous)
• Accepted Area 5 Contract Modifications for FY 2027 (unanimous)
• Signed MOU with Gallatin County for juvenile services (unanimous)
• Appointed Dave Kesler to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Georgetown Lake outflow increase to 30 CFS (unanimous)
• Tabled encroachment permit for Rock Creek driveway pending conditional approval

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will hold a regular session on July 28, 2026, beginning with public comment and approval of past minutes. Major items include a decision on the final Philipsburg Area Interjurisdictional Library District Budget for 2026-2027, a work session on the Granite County budget for FY2026-2027, and a first reading of a resolution to place a Local Government Review Study Commission recommendation on the November general election ballot. Other discussions cover road and bridge reports, public safety signs, solid waste issues including a customer incident at the courthouse, Georgetown Lake dam outflow, two encroachment permits, and an update on fire restrictions.

• Decision on proposed final Philipsburg Area Interjurisdictional Library District Budget 2026-2027
• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Granite County Budgets Work Session with preliminary decisions
• First reading of Resolution 2026-8 calling for a ballot issue election based on the Local Government Review Study Commission final report
• Encroachment permit application for a well site and new approach/building along Boulder Creek Road
• Update and decision on fire restrictions in Granite County

The Granite County Commission approved the proposed Philipsburg Area Library District budget for FY 2026-2027, accepted the Local Government Study Commission's final report, and authorized Stage I Fire Restrictions upon DNRC recommendation. The board also approved an encroachment permit for Boulder Creek Lodge, tabled a driveway permit for Rock Creek Subdivision, and affirmed its decision to move to semi-monthly payroll. A disruptive public comment incident led to the Sheriff being called, and the budget work session was preliminary with no formal action.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 Library District budget ($130,422) for submission
• Accepted Local Government Study Commission Final Report (unanimous)
• Authorized Stage I Fire Restrictions upon DNRC recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved encroachment permit for Boulder Creek Lodge driveway (unanimous)
• Tabled encroachment permit for Rock Creek Subdivision driveway (unanimous)
• Affirmed semi-monthly payroll decision, will not revisit
• Authorized warning letter to Solid Waste customer (unanimous)
• Set Georgetown Lake outflow to 30 CFS (unanimous)

MT Opioid Abatement Region 4 Board

The Philipsburg Library Board will vote on the 2026-27 budget and review a proposed memorandum of understanding for an automated external defibrillator. Members will also consider policy documents, a new tenant for Office C, and updates on mortgage-related payments. Additional items include a request for assistance with a Rotary concert setup.

• Approve 2026-27 budget
• MOU for AED
• New tenant in Office C
• Request for $25K payment on mortgage using 2025 fundraising monies
• Amendment to Friends agreement for final mortgage payment of $5920.50

Philipsburg Community Library Board of Trustees

The Philipsburg Community Library Board will consider approval of the 2026‑27 budget and adopt the meeting minutes. Members will review policy documents being moved to a shared Google Drive. The board will discuss a memorandum of understanding for an AED and a new tenant for Office C. Additional items include a $25K mortgage payment request and a $5,920.50 amendment to the Friends agreement.

• Approve 2026‑27 library budget
• MOU for AED acquisition
• New tenant for Office C (all offices currently rented)
• Request for $25K mortgage payment using 2025 fundraising funds
• Amendment to Friends agreement for final payment of $5,920.50

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several operational matters, including propane contracts and jail equipment. The body will also review ballot language for the 2026 General Election regarding a Local Government Review Study Commission's final report.

• Ballot language for General Election 2026 regarding Local Government Review Study Commission
• Energy Partners Pre-Buy Propane Contract for Solid Waste and Road Departments
• Proposal for new evidence lockers at the Granite County Jail Building
• Easement to Town of Philipsburg for water service line
• Federal Forest Reserve / Secure Rural Schools’ funding allocations for FY 2026-2027

The Granite County Commissioners approved a $9,750 bid from Kesler Kustom Shops to convert part of the jail's unused basement garage into a secure evidence storage area. The board also approved the annual propane pre-buy contract with Energy Partners, accepted the VOCA grant renewal, and increased rent on the county-owned Hall rental house to $1,175 per month. Several items were tabled, including a driveway encroachment permit at Rock Creek Subdivision pending a site review, and discussion of the Local Government Study Commission's final report until signed versions are received.

• Approved $9,750 jail evidence locker bid from Kesler Kustom Shops (unanimous)
• Approved annual propane pre-buy contract with Energy Partners (unanimous)
• Accepted VOCA grant contract renewal through June 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Increased Hall rental house rent to $1,175/month and provided water filters (unanimous)
• Approved easement to Town of Philipsburg for water service line (unanimous)
• Approved 85/8/7% allocation of Federal Forest Reserve/SRS funds (unanimous)
• Tabled Rock Creek Subdivision driveway encroachment permit pending site review
• Tabled Local Government Study Commission report until signed versions received

Study Commission - Local Government Review Board

The Study Commission will review its adopted final report and discuss whether to issue a minority report. No action on policy or finances is expected beyond setting a date to present to the County Commission. The meeting is procedural with no rezonings, contracts, or fee changes on the agenda.

• Review of adopted final report
• Discussion and decision on potential minority report
• Set date to appear on Granite County Commission agenda

Airport Board

The Granite County Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a recommendation on the airfield budget for county commissioners, updates on hangar lease rates, and the future of Riddick Field runway lights and beacon. The board will also review a recent county commissioners meeting regarding the airfield's future plans.

• Review of County Commissioners meeting on June 23rd regarding airfield future plans
• Discussion and recommendation of airfield budget for Commissioners
• Update on current airfield power supply from NW Energy
• Follow-up on hangar lease rates
• Update on Drummond Airfield and Riddick Field, including future of runway lights and beacon

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will meet to review weekly reports on roads, bridges, and solid waste. The session includes a legislative update on proposed Montana Code amendments and a workshop update regarding the Flint Creek Dam Comprehensive Assessment.

• Proposed Montana Code amendments, including changes to MCA 45-8-209
• Flint Creek Dam Comprehensive Assessment Workshop update with HDR
• Encroachment permit for a new approach along Boulder Creek Road
• Philipsburg Cemetery District No. 1 account balance and operational update
• Implementation of a new electronic timesheet system with Clerk and Recorder's Office

The Granite County Commission unanimously approved increasing the contracted County Superintendent of Schools position from 170 to 240 hours annually and adjusted the budget to allow the position to be posted. The Commission also unanimously approved the July county claims, except for two held for information, and voted to maintain the Georgetown Lake outflow matching inflow for a week. An encroachment permit issue along Boulder Creek Road was tabled until next week.

• Approved increase of contracted County Superintendent of Schools position from 170 to 240 hours annually (unanimous)
• Approved July county claims, except two held for information (unanimous)
• Approved staying at Georgetown Lake outflow matching inflow for a week (unanimous)
• Tabled encroachment permit issue along Boulder Creek Road
• Directed advertising for contracted County Superintendent of Schools position
• Directed contact with property owner regarding creek work near Dunkelberg
• Directed Planner Linda Bouck to review County road maps for Cassidy Lane status
• No action on reassigning unused Road Department credit card

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will review and decide on a range of items, including reports on roads, bridges, solid waste, and dam operations. They will discuss the renewal of the Home Companion Program using Area V funding and will vote to end the contract for county office panic buttons. Additional topics include speed signs at Georgetown Lake, a possible computer donation to the local museum, and a title search for the Wagon Wheel property.

• Termination of contract on County Office Panic Buttons – discussion & decision
• Requested GCMC renewal of Home Companion Program Agreement using Area V Funding – discussion & decision
• Speed signs at Georgetown Lake – discussion & decision
• Dam Tender’s report on Georgetown Lake outflow – review & decision
• Order for title search on Wagon Wheel property – discussion & decision

The board approved the renewal of the Area V Home Companion Program agreement with Granite County Medical Center for FY 2026‑2027. They also voted to keep the current dam‑outflow operation at about 70 cubic feet per second. Staff were tasked with requesting insurance and traffic‑control documentation from a mining haul‑truck operator, and to gather cost information on new panic‑button devices and security cameras. The computer‑donation proposal was tabled pending data‑wiping cost details.

• Accepted June 30, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Renewed Home Companion Program agreement (unanimous)
• Continued dam releases at ~70 CFS (unanimous)
• Directed staff to request proof of insurance and traffic‑control plan from Granite Road haul‑truck operator
• Directed staff to obtain options and costs for new courthouse panic‑button system and security cameras
• Tabled donation of unused county computers pending data‑wiping cost information
• Commissioner Kulaski to coordinate placement of two solar‑powered speed signs on Georgetown Lake Road with residents
• Staff to continue documentation of road‑crew activities electronically or on hard copy

Philipsburg Community Library Board of Trustees

The Philipsburg Community Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2026-2027 budget, with no action scheduled for this meeting. The board will also discuss an encroachment recommendation to present to the county commissioners on July 28, 2026.

• Review of 2026-2027 budget
• Encroachment recommendation to commissioners on 7/28/26

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will meet to determine compensation and COLA for elected and non-union employees. The board will also consider a contract for a new courthouse roof and ballot language for the 2026 General Election.

• Contractual agreement with TCS NW, LLC for new courthouse roof
• Final decision on salaries and COLA for elected officials and non-union employees
• Ballot language for General Election 2026 from Local Government Review Study Commission
• Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority contribution budget
• Encroachment permit application for new approach off Moose Lake Road

The Granite County Commission voted unanimously to give all non‑union, non‑elected county employees a total 7% pay increase (3% COLA plus 4% matrix). It also approved a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for elected officials. Several other items were approved or tabled, including a conditional encroachment permit, a payroll software module, and a contribution to the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority.

• Approved 7% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑union county employees (unanimous)
• Approved 3% COLA increase for elected officials (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Moose Lake Road encroachment permit pending inspection (unanimous)
• Tabled courthouse roof contract consideration until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved implementation of Black Mountain electronic payroll/time‑sheet module (unanimous)
• Approved annual voluntary contribution to Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority and reimbursed travel (unanimous)
• Invoiced Classic Bike Race organizer $200 permit fee (unanimous)
• Stayed dam outflow at 60 matching back to 30 CFS for a week (unanimous)

MT Opioid Abatement Region 4 Board

The Montana Opioid Abatement Region 4 Board is meeting to review nine grant applications for opioid abatement projects totaling over $1.78 million. The grants cover treatment access, law enforcement equipment, overdose prevention, and youth resilience initiatives. The board will also hear public comment and approve April 30 meeting minutes.

• Southwest Chemical Dependency Recovery Access Network: $725,200
• Montana Legal Services Association Recovery Project: $588,028
• Park City-County Health Department Opioid Prevention and Education Program: $106,500
• Park County Offices Reconfiguration and Expansion for Substance Abuse Services: $101,850
• Mountain Pacific 'Opioids: Know the Facts, Change the Future': $80,485

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will consider adopting Resolution 2026-7, urging the Montana Association of Counties to advocate for improvements to the state's civil involuntary mental health commitment process. Other business includes a budget update with county public health nurse Deb Robinson and an initial discussion about separating the county superintendent of schools position from the treasurer/administrator role. The board will also hear weekly reports from road & bridge, solid waste, and the Georgetown Lake dam tender.

• Resolution 2026-7: 2nd reading and adoption of resolution requesting MAC advocacy for mental health commitment process improvements
• Initial discussion with Ashley Todd on separating the County Superintendent of Schools position from Treasurer/Administrator
• Budget update with County Public Health Nurse Deb Robinson
• Riddick Field Airport board update and discussion of airport board bylaws
• Solid waste district policy work session with possible amendments

The commissioners accepted the June 16 minutes and voted unanimously to keep Georgetown Lake outflow at 30 CFS. They approved a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for elected officials, authorized the transfer of expiring FAA entitlement funds to Ravalli County, and offered Brad Radtke the Drummond Airport Manager position. The board also adopted Resolution 2026‑7 urging the Montana Association of Counties to improve the state’s civil involuntary mental‑health commitment process.

• Accepted June 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Stayed Georgetown Lake outflow at 30 CFS (unanimous)
• Recommended 3% COLA for elected officials (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of expiring FAA entitlement funds to Ravalli County (unanimous)
• Offered Brad Radtke the Drummond Airport Manager position (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑7 requesting MCAC advocacy (unanimous)
• Directed staff to locate purchased radar traffic signs
• Directed staff to continue evaluating grant funding opportunities

Airport Board

The Granite County Airport Board will consider a recommendation to adopt revised bylaws. The board will receive an update on a meeting with the FAA at Riddick Field concerning runway funding. Members will discuss current hangar leases, upkeep, and lease amounts. An update on Drummond Airfield will also be presented.

• Recommendation of GCAB Bylaws
• Update on FAA meeting at Riddick Field regarding runway funding
• Discussion of current hangar leases, upkeep, and lease amounts
• Update on Drummond Airfield

County Commissioners

The Granite County Board of Commissioners will review weekly reports, approve claims, and discuss a cyber insurance application and a task order for the immunization program. The board will also canvass for a primary election and interview road crew candidates.

• Canvass for Primary Election
• 26/27 Cyber Insurance Application with Marsh McLennan Agency
• Task Order 27-07-4-31-119-0 for Immunization Program
• Road Crew & Shop Foremen Interviews
• Resolution 2026-7 regarding mental health commitment process

The Board approved the purchase of a refrigerant recovery machine and fittings for the Solid Waste District. Commissioners also appointed Blaine Bradshaw to the Primary Election 2026 Canvassing Board and completed the official canvass of primary election results.

• Approved June 9, 2026, Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of H2L-compatible refrigerant recovery machine and fittings (unanimous)
• Approved staying Georgetown Lake outflow at 40 CFS for one week (unanimous)
• Appointed Blaine Bradshaw to the Primary Election 2026 Canvass (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Granite County Board of Health will hear reports from the Sanitarian, Tobacco Prevention, Public Health Nurse, and Health Officer. The board will also discuss and decide on a request to designate a representative from Granite County Medical Center to report to the board and define its scope of reporting.

• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Granite County Sanitarian Report by Chad Lanes
• Granite County Tobacco Prevention Report by Amanda Bohrer
• Public Health Nurse Report and PHEP Report by Deb Robinson
• Request for designated representative from Granite County Medical Center to report to the Board of Health and scope of reporting

County Commissioners

The Granite County Safety Committee will receive updates on insurance claims and facility maintenance. The body will discuss the Emergency Action Plan and the distribution of new injury reporting kits to county departments.

• Payne West claims report update from Rody Holman
• Montana State Fund update from Mark Rosenleaf
• Emergency Action Plan update regarding E3 security training for courthouse employees
• Distribution of new 'Grab and Go Kits' containing injury reporting forms and instructions

The Safety Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and updated the Emergency Action Plan to apply to all County employees. Discussion included workers' compensation claim closures, upcoming Department of Labor inspections, and revised 'grab-and-go' packets for injury management.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Updated Emergency Action Plan to apply to all County employees
• Assigned responsibility for incident investigation reports to supervisors
• Scheduled next quarterly Safety Committee meeting for September 8, 2026

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will hold a regular session on June 9, 2026, to discuss and decide on several items, including renewal rates for MACo property and casualty insurance, an update on the Flint Creek comprehensive assessment, and a resolution urging mental health commitment reform. They will also review the Dam Tender's report on Georgetown Lake outflows and interview candidates for road crew and shop foreman positions. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• MACo Property & Casualty Renewal Rates for 2026-27 Policy Year; discussion & decision
• Resolution 2026-7 requesting MACo advocate for improvement of Montana's civil involuntary mental health commitment process; initial discussion
• HDR Engineering comprehensive assessment of Flint Creek Project update with Jess Rudd; discussion & decision
• Dam Tender's Report on Georgetown Lake outflows; review & decision
• Road Crew & Shop Foremen Interviews (portions may be closed for individual privacy); discussion & decision

The Board of County Commissioners approved several insurance renewals for the 2026–2027 policy year. This included property and casualty insurance through MACo, workers' compensation through Montana State Fund, and a change in cyber liability coverage to CFC Corporation. The Safety Committee also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved FY 2026–2027 Property and Casualty Insurance renewal via MACo (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026–2027 Workers' Compensation renewal through Montana State Fund (unanimous)
• Approved change of Cyber Liability coverage from Coalition to CFC Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved previous Safety Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June 2, 2026 board minutes (unanimous)

Study Commission - Local Government Review Board

The Granite County Study Commission will consider adopting its final report on local government review. The agenda also includes a budget report and a plan for next steps. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Adopt final report on local government review
• Receive budget report
• Discuss additions to tentative report
• Plan for next course of action

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will convene to review road and bridge reports, discuss a subdivision park donation, and consider a resolution to officially accept four roads into the county system. The meeting will also include a discussion on the courthouse elevator project and maintenance agreements.

• Resolution 2026-6: Accepting Little Gold Road, Royal Gold Creek Road, Queen Road, and Wyman Gulch Road as County Roads
• Discussion on Courthouse Elevator Project and Battery Backup System with TCS Contractors
• Review of Road & Bridge Hall & Philipsburg Shop Foreman Job Descriptions
• Public Comment on Road & Bridge Weekly Report
• Discussion on Wills Subdivision Park Land Donation to County

The Granite County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the May 26 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution 2026‑6, designating Little Gold, Royal Gold Creek, Queen, and Wyman Gulch Roads as county roads. They also approved the use of the county water truck for a rodeo event, authorized purchase of solid tires for a backhoe at the Drummond transfer site, and set Georgetown Lake outflow to 40 CFS for one week.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑6 establishing four roads as county roads (unanimous)
• Approved use of county water truck for Kiwanis rodeo event (unanimous)
• Accepted revised Road & Bridge Foreman job description and internal posting (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of solid tires for Drummond backhoe (unanimous)
• Set Georgetown Lake outflow to 40 CFS for one week (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This is a meeting of Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Districts 8, 9, and 12, hosted by Granite County. The agenda includes approval of minutes, officer elections, and a presentation on the FY 2027 proposed association budget. Discussions also cover pending state legislation, updates on secondary roads and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), land use policy, and public safety peer review. The meeting includes a lunch at approximately $20 per person.

• FY 2027 Proposed Association Budget presentation and discussion
• Pending Legislative Session & Discussion
• MDT Updates – Secondary Roads, FLAP, STIP by Paul Johnson
• Land Use Update by Karen Alley, MACo Associate General Counsel
• Policy Process & Resolution Proposals by MACo Staff

The board approved the minutes from the 2024 meeting with a unanimous vote. District chairs and vice chairs were elected for Districts 9 and 12. Nominations for MACo 2nd Vice President and Fiscal Officer were opened, with Tom Rice nominating Jason Strouf for Fiscal Officer. Granite County volunteered to host the 2026 meeting.

• Approved 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granite County volunteered to host the 2026 meeting
• Elected Scott MacFarlane as District 9 Chair
• Elected Liv West as District 9 Vice Chair
• Elected Tom Rice as District 12 Chair
• Elected Duke Gilman as District 12 Vice Chair
• Opened nominations for MACo 2nd Vice President (no nominations received)
• Opened nominations for MACo Fiscal Officer; Jason Strouf nominated

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and discuss the establishment of four existing roads as county roads. The board will also review the Road & Bridge budget and consider vehicle trades for the Sheriff's Department.

• Public hearing on accepting Little Gold Road, Royal Gold Creek Road, Queen Road, and Wyman Gulch Road as county roads
• Trading 2 Ford Explorers and 1 Ford F-150 for a 2019 and 2020 Tahoe for the Sheriff's Department
• Review of budget and plan for Road & Bridge Superintendent/Foremen
• Approval of Noxious Weed Grants for County Weed Department
• Courthouse project update from TCS and Otis Elevator regarding battery back-up system

The board accepted the May 12 minutes and the dam inspection report. They accepted Andrew Cadwell’s resignation from the Airport Board. A motion to use two foremen for a trial period through FY 26‑27 passed unanimously. The rental agreement for the Georgetown Chapel was approved with a corrected $500 deposit. The dam flow was kept at 30 CFS for a week per the FERC order.

• Accepted May 12 minutes and Dam Inspection Week report (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Airport Board member Andrew Cadwell (unanimous)
• Approved two‑foreman trial for Road Department for FY 26‑27 (unanimous)
• Approved Georgetown Chapel rental agreement with $500 deposit (unanimous)
• Maintained dam outflow at 30 CFS for one week per FERC order (unanimous)

Philipsburg Community Library Board of Trustees

The Philipsburg Community Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the upcoming June 2 mill levy election and the 2026-27 budget. The board is also considering using $25,000 from 2025 fundraiser funds to pay down the mortgage.

• Discussion of June 2 mill levy election and ballot status
• Proposal to use $25,000 from 2025 fundraiser funds for mortgage payment
• Planning for the 2026-27 budget setting
• Review of building encroachment issue
• Strategic Plan Review

Airport Board

The Airport Board will discuss recommendations for a beacon ordinance and board bylaws. The meeting includes a review of the Airport Manager position and updates on the Drummond Airfield.

• Recommendation of Beacon Ordinance
• Recommendation of GCAB Bylaws
• Review and discussion of Airport Manager position
• Update on Drummond Airfield
• Transfer of expiring funds to Ravali County

The Granite County Airport Board met remotely via Zoom on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Board members and guests were listed, and the agenda included reviews of a beacon ordinance, bylaws, the airport manager position, and updates on Drummond Airfield and other topics. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on these items.

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will hold a special meeting from May 18–22, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Flint Creek Dam Project at Georgetown Lake. No regular commission sessions are scheduled during this week, though the public is invited to observe from the Flint Creek Chapel area.

• Special meeting for Part 12D Dam Inspection (Flint Creek Dam Project)
• Meeting location: Flint Creek Dam and Philipsburg Volunteer Fire Department, 505 Hamilton Court
• Public observation allowed from Flint Creek Chapel area
• No regular commission sessions scheduled for May 18–22, 2026
• Contact Administrative Assistant Maranda Williams for accommodations