Granite County public meetings in 2023

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a contract with Ace Roofing and updates on the Courthouse ADA Project. The meeting also includes reports on roads, solid waste, and the local rental market.

• Contract with Ace Roofing: Discussion and Decision
• Courthouse ADA Project updates presented by Slate Architecture
• Bid opening and award for surplus Honda Pilot auction
• Review of Georgetown Lake Outflow Dam Tender’s Report
• Discussion of Granite County Public Health Nurse job description

County Commissioners

The Board will review several items including a petition to establish four roads as county roads and decisions on public health nursing roles. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure funding, roofing contracts, and local ordinances.

• Petition process for Brown’s Gulch, Cliff Gulch, Tower, and Algonquin Mine Roads
• Decision on hiring a Public Health Nurse or contracting public health services
• Contract agreement with Ace Roofing
• Granite County Nuisance Dog Ordinance 2023-1
• Moose Marina lease renewal

County Commissioners

The committee will review the final draft of the MT Safety Culture Act for adoption. Members will also discuss a potential Near Miss Reporting Policy effective January 1, 2024.

• Adoption of MT Safety Culture Act final draft
• Decision on Near Miss Reporting Policy
• Payne West claims report update
• Safety incentive discussion for completed annual trainings

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several items including a nuisance dog ordinance, lease renewals, and a contract with Ace Roofing. The session also includes discussions regarding the petition process for establishing new county roads and public health nurse hiring.

• Discussion and decision on Granite County’s Nuisance Dog Ordinance 2023-1
• Decision on petition process for Brown’s Gulch, Cliff Gulch, Tower, and Algonquin Mine Roads
• Discussion and decision regarding hiring a Public Health Nurse or contracting services
• Contract agreement with Ace Roofing
• Moose Marina lease renewal

Granite County DUI Task Force

The Granite County DUI Task Force is meeting to approve minutes, review reinstatement fees and the current balance, and hear the sheriff's MIP/DUI report. They will discuss old business like DUI patrols and school speakers, and new business including upcoming events and gift cards. The meeting is routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Financial report on reinstatement fees and current balance
• Sheriff's MIP/DUI report
• Discussion of DUI patrols and school speakers
• Planning for education and prevention ideas for community and schools
• Upcoming events and new members

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review weekly reports from Road & Bridge and Solid Waste. The agenda includes decisions on a contract with Ace Roofing and a potential QRU vehicle purchase for Philipsburg Volunteer Ambulance.

• Contract agreement with Ace Roofing
• Purchase of a QRU vehicle by Philipsburg Volunteer Ambulance
• Review of Georgetown Lake Outflow Dam Tender’s Report
• Discussion regarding Montana Supreme Court '95 Mills' decision
• Discussion with DPHHS about Public Health Services

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several county contracts, including a proposed EMS contract with Coast-to-Coast Public Safety. The session also includes a presentation of the FY 2022 Financial Audit Report and discussions on various local land and infrastructure proposals.

• Proposed EMS contract with Coast-to-Coast Public Safety
• Presentation of the FY 2022 Financial Audit Report by Auditor Don Davies
• Tiny Home/RV Park Project Proposal near Riddick Field Airport
• Discussion regarding a bridge on South Main in Drummond
• Surplus auction for a 2005 Honda Pilot airport loaner car

County Commissioners

The Granite County Commissioners will meet to review monthly claims and reports from the Road & Bridge Superintendent and the Georgetown Lake Outflow dam tender. The board will also discuss a court-ordered land division for McLain Estates and the status of the courthouse roof.

• Court-ordered land division for McLain Estates
• Review of Dave Kauffman’s report on the courthouse roof
• Interviews for Granite County Airport Board member applicants
• Review and decision on monthly claims
• Georgetown Lake Outflow Dam Tender’s report

Valley Fire District

The Valley Fire District Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and discuss a new fire hall building. The meeting also includes time for old and new business.

• New Fire Hall Building

Drummond School and Community Library Board

The Drummond School and Community Library Board of Trustees will hold a closed meeting on November 7, 2023. The agenda includes a discussion regarding restrictions for patrons causing a public nuisance.

• Discussion on restrictions to patrons causing a public nuisance

Drummond School and Community Library Board

The Board will review financial reports including Putnam investments and Chamber dues. The meeting includes discussions on volunteer policies, board training, and new laws regarding agenda posting.

• Approval of September 20, 2023 minutes
• $75 Chamber Dues payment
• Review of volunteer endorsement policy
• Discussion of new law on posting agendas and liability insurance
• Library report on Book Blast programming

Granite County DUI Task Force

The Granite County DUI Task Force is meeting to approve minutes, review a financial report showing $600 in 4th Quarter reinstatement fees, and hear the Sheriff's MIP/DUI report. Old business includes DUI patrols, school speakers, designated driver gift cards, and the DUI fiscal year plan, while new business covers upcoming events and recruiting new members.

• Financial report: 4th Quarter reinstatement fees $600.00
• MIP/DUI report from Sheriff's office
• Discussion of DUI patrols
• School speakers program
• Designated driver gift cards

The Granite County DUI Task Force approved funding for school speakers and finalized the DUI Fiscal Year plan. The board also reviewed quarterly reinstatement fees and recent DUI patrol logs.

• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $2,500 for Dawn Ries to fund speakers at local schools
• Approved DUI Fiscal Year plan

Board of Health

The Granite County Board of Health is holding a special session to discuss and decide on updates to the 2023-2024 Pandemic Influenza Plan and the 2023 Granite County Truck Wreck Protocol. Public comment is invited on these items. The meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2023, at 9:01 a.m. and is expected to adjourn by 9:15 a.m.

• Pandemic Influenza Plan 2023-2024 Update; Discussion & Decision
• Granite County Truck Wreck Protocol 2023 Update; Discussion & Decision

The Board of Health approved the updated Pandemic Influenza Plan for 2023-2024 following public discussion regarding the inclusion of COVID-19. The board also approved the annual Granite County Truck Wreck Protocol 2023.

• Approved updated Pandemic Influenza Plan 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Granite County Truck Wreck Protocol 2023 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The agenda for this Granite County Commission meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The agenda text directs readers to review the minutes instead.

The Board of County Commissioners approved the updated Pandemic Influenza Plan for 2023-2024. The board also approved August 2023 claims and payroll.

• Approved updated Pandemic Influenza Plan 2023-2024
• Approved August 2023 claims totaling $694,752.41
• Approved gross payroll totaling $197,222.80
• Approved payroll liabilities totaling $158,017.23

Georgetown Lake Fire Service Area

The FSA Board approved a $202,000 fee certification for the 2023 tax assessment and adopted the proposed operating and equipment replacement budgets. The board also replaced a county representative and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved 2023 fee certification of $202,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Budget of $70,000 and Equipment Replacement Budget (unanimous)
• Replaced Chip Hogenson with Steve Peters as Granite County FSA representative (unanimous)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The county commissioners provide no items for decision or discussion, and residents are directed to review the meeting minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of County Commissioners approved July 2023 claims totaling $590,015.23 and gross payroll of $196,781.89. The board also accepted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) for Rock Creek Road signage.

• Approved July 2023 claims totaling $590,015.23
• Approved gross payroll of $196,781.89
• Accepted MDT MOU for Rock Creek Road signage (unanimous)
• Accepted board minutes for July 25, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Granite County Board of Health is holding its regular quarterly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, reports from the Sanitarian and Public Health departments, a PHEP update, and new business from board members. The meeting is open for public comment, in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes
• Sanitarian report with Chad Lanes
• Public Health report with Lauren Bolton: Tobacco Prevention and Public Health Nurse reports
• PHEP update with Jackie Bolster
• New business from board members or Local Health Officer

County Commissioners

This meeting has no agenda available. The county commissioners are not deciding or discussing any listed items, and the agenda directs readers to review the minutes instead.

The Board of County Commissioners approved June 2023 claims totaling $436,833.15 and payroll liabilities of $134,719.99. The board also accepted the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved June 2023 claims totaling $436,833.15
• Approved payroll liabilities totaling $134,719.99
• Accepted June 27, 2023 board minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available and to review the minutes.

• No agenda available

The Board of County Commissioners approved claims for the month of May 2023 totaling $561,506.21 and gross payroll of $179,867.50. The board also accepted the meeting minutes from May 30, 2023.

• Approved May 2023 claims totaling $561,506.21
• Approved gross payroll totaling $179,867.50
• Approved payroll liabilities totaling $138,576.17
• Accepted board minutes for May 30, 2023

County Commissioners

The Granite County, MT County Commissioners meeting on May 1, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is procedural or lacks listed items.

Board of Health

The Granite County Board of Health will consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-1, which sets food establishment regulations and a fee schedule for services by the Tri-County Environmental Health Department. They will also discuss and decide on updated public health documents, including the Pandemic Influenza Plan and Rabies Management Protocol for 2023-2024. Reports from the Sanitarian and Public Health staff will be presented, and the board will take public comment on any item.

• Resolution No. 2023-1: Food Establishment Resolutions & Fee Schedule for Services Rendered by the Tri-County Environmental Health Department
• Pandemic Influenza Plan 2023-2024
• Rabies Management Protocol 2023-2024
• Tobacco Prevention Report
• Public Health Nurse Report

The Board of Health approved new food establishment regulations and a corresponding fee schedule for the Tri-County Environmental Health Department. The Board also approved updated public health emergency and rabies management plans for 2023-2024.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-1 to enact Food Establishment Regulations and Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved and signed updated Promulgation Document and Pandemic Influenza Plan 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Rabies Management Protocol 2023-2024 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The county commissioners' agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission adopted Resolution 2023-5 to account for unanticipated federal and local funds. The Board of Health enacted new food establishment regulations and fee schedules. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a Quick Response Unit vehicle for Drummond Volunteer Ambulance.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-5 amending the budget for ARPA and other funds (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Health Resolution 2023-1 for food establishment regulations and fees (unanimous)
• Approved $75K for Drummond Volunteer Ambulance to purchase a QRU vehicle (2-1)
• Approved transition of District Court Half-Time Deputy to Full-Time as of July 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Mac Mickey Minor Subdivision with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 30 CFS outflow for Georgetown Lake (2-1)
• Approved the Multi-County Abatement Region Interlocal Agreement for opioid funds (unanimous)
• Denied $20,064 payment request for NACo Public Lands Research Center (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This Granite County Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, so there are no specific decisions or discussions to report.

• No agenda items published

The Commission distributed $1.1M in LATCF funds, providing $20K each to the General Fund, Extension, District Court, Planning, and Public Health, with $600K allocated to Roads. Other key actions included approving a $49,465 asphalt hotbox and updating solid waste fee policies.

• Allocated $1.1M from LATCF funds to Roads ($600K), General Fund ($420K), and $20K each to Extension, District Court, Planning, and Public Health
• Approved $49,465 purchase of KM International 8000 TEDD Asphalt Hotbox
• Approved purchase of two plow trucks pending acceptable condition
• Approved East Fork Road Chip Sealing and Millings Project
• Adopted Resolution 2023-4 re-establishing three County Commissioner Districts
• Approved updated Solid Waste Policy including a $7.50 minimum pay-as-you-go rate
• Approved Shoutis Addition Subsequent Minor Subdivision with 15 conditions
• Approved a request for an MDOT speed study in the Town of Philipsburg

County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Board of County Commissioners approved January claims and payroll liabilities. Key actions included increasing notary fees, adjusting Georgetown Lake outflows, and authorizing the sale of surplus vehicles via auction.

• Approved January claims totaling $266,465.88 and payroll liabilities of $157,296.82
• Increased notary service fees from $1.00 to $5.00 per seal
• Approved releasing 15 CFS from Georgetown Lake (passed 2-1 on Feb 7, then unanimously on Feb 28)
• Approved silent auction for White Truck and Search & Rescue Expedition
• Awarded surplus Blue Ford Taurus to David Pederson for $800
• Awarded surplus 1991 Chevrolet 1500 to Austin Schaffer for $1,010
• Appointed Kevin Kanduch to the Granite County Planning Board
• Approved SW Montana Drug Task Force FY24 MOU

Board of Health

The Granite County Board of Health will meet to elect a chairperson, approve minutes, and receive updates from the local health officer, sanitarian, and public health staff. They will also discuss a cooperative agreement with MT DPHHS and an update on a trailer in Drummond. Public comment is invited.

• Election of Chairperson
• Approval of minutes
• Update on trailer in Drummond
• Cooperative agreement between MT DPHHS and Board of Health
• Tobacco Prevention and PHEP reports

The Board of Health approved a cooperative agreement with DPHHS for health inspection reimbursements. The board also appointed a new chairperson for 2023 and approved the December 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved DPHHS Cooperative Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner McLure as Chairperson for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 Board Minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Commission approved several 2023 resolutions regarding travel rates, office hours, and incarceration fees. They began allocating $2,006,400 in federal LATCF funds, including the purchase of a new Chevrolet Traverse. The board also repeatedly adjusted Georgetown Lake outflows between 6 and 10 CFS.

• Approved Nuisance Dog Ordinance 2022-1 (2-1)
• Approved training for Billie Ann Kulaski and Jackie Bolster on Dam Tender operations (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Adler as Chairperson for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Road Maintenance Agreement with the Hatchers for 2023 (unanimous)
• Increased Georgetown Lake outflow to 10 CFS on Jan 3 (2-1), decreased to 6 CFS on Jan 10 (2-1), and returned to 10 CFS on Jan 17 and Jan 24
• Released McFarland Floodplain Violation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-1 for meeting dates and office hours (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-2 for 2023 travel mileage and per diem rates (unanimous)