Broadwater County public meetings in 2020

County Commissioner &

The agenda states that no regular commission meeting is scheduled. The document lists standard consent agenda items for discussion, action, review, or signature.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Claims, payroll, and minutes
• County Audit and Budget
• Ongoing grants and task orders
• Advisory board appointments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet at the Opportunities Building to review a consent agenda and take action on a management request for the Silos Recreation Area. The meeting includes reviews of certificates of survey, payroll, and county audits.

• Decision on Silos Recreation Area Management RFP

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved the Silos Area Manager RFP and authorized advertising it on the County and BCDC websites. The motion was made by Commissioner Delger, seconded by Commissioner Obert, and carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Silos Area Manager RFP (motion by Delger, second by Obert, carried)
• Authorized advertising the RFP on County and BCDC websites

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final budget amendments. The body will also consider establishing a fund for CARES Act revenue transactions and review several contracts.

• Resolution authorizing final budget amendments
• Resolution establishing Fund 2990 for CARES Act Revenue Transactions
• Creation of an agricultural tract for Crow Creek Valley Hay and Cattle Company
• Contract with Meadowlark Search for digital archiving of county records
• Contract with attorney Steve Wade for Silos Recreation Area Management Contract

The commission approved final budget amendments for FY2020 and established a new fund for CARES Act revenue. It also supported a certificate of survey exemption, approved $80,000 for digital archiving, and signed a contract for the Silos Recreation Area. Commissioner Obert voted against the archiving expenditure, preferring to wait for a developed contract.

• Approved claims dated 12/16/20 for $140,216.49
• Approved payroll for 12/15/20 for $199,179.18
• Approved minutes from 11/30/20 and 12/07/20
• Signed DEQ Motor Vehicle Recycling Vendor Invoice for $14,690.20 grant
• Adopted resolution for final FY2020 budget amendments
• Adopted resolution establishing Fund 2990 for CARES Act revenue
• Supported COS exemption for Crow Creek Valley Hay & Cattle Company
• Approved $80,000 for digital archiving (2-1, Obert no)

County Commissioner &

The commission is scheduled for closed-door discussions regarding legal matters with County Attorney Cory Swanson and Attorney Allan McCormick, as well as personnel. The consent agenda includes reviews of claims, payroll, the county audit, and the budget.

• Closed-door legal discussion with Cory Swanson and Allan McCormick
• Closed-door personnel discussion
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of claims and payroll

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss solid waste and review certificates of survey. The body will make a decision regarding boundary relocations for Joe Nelson.

• Decision on Joe Nelson boundary relocations
• Solid waste discussion with Public Works Supervisor Josh Obert
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review a final plat request for Cactus Flats. The body will also address administrative items including payroll, claims, and the county audit.

• Decision on final plat approval for Cactus Flats (Nichole Brown- Planning)
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of claims and payroll

The Broadwater County Commission approved the Cactus Flats Minor Subdivision for final approval, with Commissioners Delger and Folkvord voting yes and Commissioner Obert recused. The board also approved the minutes from 11/23/20 and claims totaling $151,104.76, with Commissioner Obert abstaining from the claims vote. Public comment included a request to add dump and personnel issues to next week's agenda.

• Approved minutes dated 11/23/20 (moved by Delger, seconded by Obert, carried)
• Approved claims dated 11/23/20 in the amount of $151,104.76 (yes: Delger, Folkvord; abstain: Obert)
• Granted final approval of Cactus Flats Minor Subdivision (yes: Delger, Folkvord; recuse: Obert)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to make decisions regarding the Silos Management Area and county staffing. The body will consider hiring for Sanitarian/Planning Assistant and Finance Assistant positions. They will also review a Price Boundary Relocation request.

• Decision on Price Boundary Relocation for Nichole Brown
• Decision on Sanitarian/Planning Assistant and Finance Assistant positions
• Decision to approve Great West Engineering to develop RFP for Silos Management Area
• Decision to approve attorney for Silos Management contract services
• Review of Certificate of Survey

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved payroll for 11/12/20 totaling $202,290.55 and minutes from three prior meetings. They voted to advertise for Sanitarian/Planning and Finance Assistant positions once job descriptions are complete, and approved Great West Engineering to develop the RFP for the Silos Management Area, including retaining an attorney. A boundary relocation request was signed with Commissioner Obert recusing.

• Approved minutes from 11/2/20, 11/9/20, and 11/16/20
• Approved payroll dated 11/12/20 in the amount of $202,290.55
• Signed Price boundary relocation exemption review request (Folkvord and Delger yes; Obert recused)
• Approved advertising for Sanitarian/Planning (40 hrs/wk) and Finance Assistant (25 hrs/wk) positions
• Approved Great West Engineering to develop RFP for Silos Management Area and retain an attorney

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will vote on land use, lease payments, and grant applications. The body will also discuss rest area development in the Wheatland Area and canvas November ballots.

• Decision on creating an Agricultural Tract for Griffin Family Limited Partnership
• Decision on support for Dreaming Fields and Round Grove Ranch Conservation Easements
• Decision on Family Medical Clinic lease payment starting January 1, 2021
• Decision to approve MDOT Aeronautics grant application for Townsend Airport
• Request for Qualifications Solicitation for Silos Recreation Area

County Commissioner &

The Commission will review certificates of survey, claims, and payroll via the consent agenda. Discussion includes a request for qualifications and proposals regarding the Silos Recreation Area. Department updates are scheduled from the Finance Officer and the Sheriff.

• Silos Recreation Area Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal Solicitation
• Finance Officer quarterly updates
• Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center operations update
• Certificate of Survey review

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final budget amendments for fiscal year 19-20. The body will also consider contracts for engineering and airport leases.

• Public hearing and decision on Final Budget Amendments for FY 19-20
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for Silos Recreation Area Management
• Resolution approving Special Deputy County Attorney
• On-call Engineering Contract from Great West Engineering
• Airport lease agreement for Mark & Lisa Sather

The commission approved the final budget amendments for fiscal year 2019-2020 via Resolution FY 19-20, with Commissioner Obert recusing herself. They also approved an on-call engineering contract with Great West Engineering, initiated the process for Silos Recreation Area management, and approved the Townsend Airport capital improvement plan submission and a lease agreement for Mark and Lisa Sauder.

• Approved final budget amendments for FY 2019-2020 (2-0, Obert recused)
• Approved on-call engineering contract with Great West Engineering (2-0, Obert recused)
• Approved Townsend Airport Capital Improvement Plan submission to Montana Aeronautics (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Lease Agreement for Mark and Lisa Sauder (unanimous)
• Approved payroll (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 5 and October 26, 2020 (unanimous)
• Agreed to add Silos Recreation Area management to next week's agenda (no formal motion)
• Approved co-counsel request for Elizabeth Lund in Broadwater Reporter lawsuit (2-0, Obert recused)

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting via conference call for a closed-door legal strategy session. The meeting includes County Attorney Cory Swanson and Attorney Alan McCormick.

• Closed-door legal strategy meeting with County Attorney Cory Swanson and Attorney Alan McCormick

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet via conference call to make decisions on healthcare and engineering services. The body will also review a medical insurance agreement for inmates.

• Independent Contract Agreement with Billings Clinic for Detention Center Nurse services
• Selection of an on-call engineer based on committee recommendation
• 2020-2021 Inmate Excess Medical Insurance Agreement
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to formalize a decision regarding the locking of courthouse doors. The body will also discuss courthouse and election operations under limited staffing.

• Ratification of October 19, 2020 decision to lock courthouse doors
• Discussion on courthouse operations with limited staffing
• Discussion on elections operations
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget

The Broadwater County Commissioners ratified decisions made during an October 19 emergency conference call, which included closing the courthouse and sending staff home after a positive COVID-19 case. The meeting was closed to the public but livestreamed, and a request from Tim Ravndal to attend in person was declined. Election preparations were discussed, including absentee ballot handling and polling place contingencies.

• Ratified emergency decisions to close courthouse and send staff home due to COVID-19 (motion carried)
• Declined Tim Ravndal's request to enter the closed meeting
• Discussed election operations, including absentee ballots and polling place backup at 4-H Building

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a subdivision approval and a resolution regarding the Black Butte Copper Project. The body will also discuss sanitarian funding and loan payoffs.

• Decision on Lake Vista Subsequent Major Subdivision Lot 5 approval
• Resolution to intervene with Meagher County regarding the Black Butte Copper Project
• Request for authorization to purchase new Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Discussion on Sanitarian Funding using PHEP Grant
• Discussion on Solid Waste Loan, BOI loans payoff, and Silos boat dock payoff

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to make decisions on subdivision approvals, regulation amendments, and legal interventions. The body will also review certificates of survey and county budget items.

• Decision on Lake Vista Subsequent Major Subdivision Lot 5 approval
• Decision on Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations amendment for Noxious Weed Management Plan
• Decision on Teresa Monson, PHEP Task Order
• Decision on intervening in the Black Butte Copper Mine lawsuit (Cory Swanson, Bert Hurwitz)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to make decisions on a subdivision lot and several contracts. The body will also discuss the removal of a solid waste fee and mining plan requests.

• Decision on Lake Vista Subsequent Major Subdivision Lot 5
• Discussion on removal of $5.00 solid waste fee
• Acceptance of Montana DES Emergency Generator and Courthouse Security Grants
• Winston Mine Company mining plan, protocol, and easement request
• Decision on Broadwater County Extension Agent Contract with MSU Extension Service

County Commissioner &

The regular Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 14, 2020, was canceled because there were no agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2020.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to vote on a minor subdivision preliminary plat and a medical clinic building lease. The body will also consider a website photography quote and a CDBG Grant Amendment to update county subdivision regulations.

• Silos Lakeview Estates minor subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Medical Clinic Building Lease decision
• CDBG Grant Amendment to update county subdivision regulations
• Website photography quote decision
• Joe Nelson Family Transfer decision

County Commissioner &

The Commission will hold public hearings and decide on the adoption of the FY-2020/2021 County Budget. The meeting includes decisions on hospital district mils and the allocation of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Act (BARSAA) funds.

• Adoption of FY-2020/2021 County Budget, including COLA and salary matrix
• Decision on Levy of Hospital District Mils
• Resolution for allocations of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Act (BARSAA)
• Purchase of Black Mountain PublicView Software
• Maternal Child Health Task Order for Teressa Monson

The commission approved the FY2021 budget and annual tax levy, and voted not to levy the 2.3 mills requested by the Hospital District. They also adopted a resolution allocating Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Act (BARSAA) funds, approved the purchase of a Public View data portal for $1,615.00, and signed a task order with DHHS for a bullying prevention program. Claims totaling $36,767.70 were approved, and five engineering proposals were opened for review.

• Approved minutes from 8/24/20 and 8/27/20 (2-0, Obert present)
• Approved claims for $1,136.00 (8/25/20) and $35,631.70 (8/27/20) (2-0, Obert present)
• Denied Hospital District's request for 2.3 mills (motion carried)
• Approved FY2021 budget and annual tax levy (2-0, Obert present)
• Adopted resolution for BARSAA fund allocation (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Public View software for $1,615.00 (motion carried)
• Signed Task Order 21-25-5-01-004-0 with DHHS for bullying prevention (motion carried)

County Commissioner &

The Commission is meeting to approve an airport lease and the Townsend School District FY2020-2021 budget report. Members will also discuss Hospital District mils and BARSAA allocations. A series of working meetings are scheduled through August 27 to finalize the FY21 County Budget.

• Approval and signing of Airport Lease
• Approval and signing of Townsend School District FY2020-2021 Budget Report
• Discussion and decision on Levy of Hospital District Mils
• Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Act (BARSAA) Allocations
• Compensation Board appointments and COLA adjustments for elected officials

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the FY21 Preliminary County Budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a no-build zone for Park Trail Ranch Estates.

• Public hearing and decision on FY21 Preliminary County Budget
• Discussion and approval of Park Trail Ranch Estates no-build zone
• Approval and signing of Homemaker Grant Modification
• Introduction of New DES Coordinator Brittney Willis
• Review of Certificate of Survey

The commission approved the FY21 Preliminary County Budget as presented by Accounting, with no public comments. They also approved a $20,787 one-time payment to the Aging Social Services Budget under a contract modification with Rocky Mountain Development Council. Other actions included approving a No-Build Zone definition for Park Trail Ranch Estates, appointing Sharon Ragen to the Historical Society Board with a term ending 12/31/2020, and paying claims totaling $76,355.04.

• Approved minutes dated 8/10/20
• Approved claims dated 8/12/20 for $76,355.04
• Adopted FY21 Preliminary County Budget resolution
• Approved contract modification no. 2021-004-007 for $20,787.00 to Aging Social Services Budget
• Approved No-Build Zone definition for Park Trail Ranch Estates Subdivision
• Approved Sharon Ragen to Historical Society Board, term expiring 12/31/2020 (amended from 12/31/2021)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a joint resolution regarding the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority. The body will also review county subdivision regulation updates and the Hospital District budget.

• Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority public hearing and joint resolution
• Contract with Great West Engineering to update County Subdivision Regulations
• Hospital District budget presentation
• Sidewalk and Approach Construction Agreement
• Computer purchase for Sanitarian

The commission approved a resolution to create the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, signed an agreement with MDT for curb ramps/sidewalk construction, reappointed Chris Asplund to the Solid Waste Board, and approved a consultant agreement with Great West Engineering for subdivision regulation updates. They also approved payroll and claims, and a computer purchase.

• Approved resolution to create Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (2-0)
• Approved MDT agreement for curb ramps/sidewalk construction (2-0)
• Reappointed Chris Asplund to Solid Waste Board for 3-year term (2-0)
• Approved consultant agreement with Great West Engineering for subdivision regulations update (2-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement computer for Sanitarian, $2,550 (2-0)
• Approved payroll $184,970.22 and claims $30,780.51 (2-0)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss land acquisition for the Broadwater Rod and Gun Club and a contract with Great West Engineering. The body will also consider equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office. A working meeting regarding health and safety reviews at the Silos Recreation Area is scheduled for August 5th.

• Broadwater Rod and Gun Club land acquisition for Indian Creek Range and Silos area Search and Rescue
• Great West Engineering contract to update County Subdivision Regulations
• Sheriff's Office purchase of equipment for new vehicles
• Certificate of Survey review
• BOR Health and Safety Review and electrical inspection at Silos Recreation Area

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved claims dated 7/30/20 for $52,699.56 and a letter of support for the Trident Solar 1 project. They also signed an attorney-client contract with Peter Simon for the Sheriff's office, funded from the general fund, and approved a $13,949.90 request for patrol vehicle computers. An amendment to the Great West Engineering contract was discussed but will be brought back after a minor issue is resolved.

• Approved minutes from 7/27/20
• Approved claims dated 7/30/20 for $52,699.56
• Approved letter of support for Trident Solar 1 project
• Signed attorney-client contract with Peter Simon for Sheriff's office
• Approved $13,949.90 for patrol vehicle computers

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to appoint its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and a Board of Health member. The body will consider a resolution for Board of Investment INTERCAP financing and approve several service contracts. Budget working meetings are also scheduled for July 28 and 29.

• Resolution authorizing participation in Board of Investment INTERCAP finance option
• RMDC Homemaker, Respite and Skilled Nursing Program contract
• Website Media agreement and contract
• Junk Vehicle Trailer purchase
• Inmate Welfare Storage Shed proposal by Nick Rauser

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved routine financial claims, payroll, and several property-related exemptions, along with purchases for a shed and trailer. They also appointed a Board of Health member and signed multiple agreements, including a streaming contract and an INTERCAP resolution. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved claims of $90,766.32 and $246,503.65, plus payroll of $199,852.19
• Elected Darrel Folkvord as Chair and Mike Delger as Vice-Chair
• Supported COS exemption for Horne court-ordered partition
• Supported COS exemption for Cutshaw family transfer
• Supported COS exemption for Bouma family transfer
• Approved purchase of shed from Elkhorn Custom Sheds for $4,747.00
• Appointed Dwight Thompson to Board of Health until 12/31/2022
• Approved purchase of trailer from Capital Trailer & Equipment for $11,350.00

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a Board of Health appointment and a resolution regarding the Board of Investment INTERCAP. The agenda also includes property transfers and a budget working meeting scheduled for July 22.

• Resolution authorizing participation in the Board of Investment INTERCAP
• Board of Health appointment
• Hornsveld Court Ordered Partition
• Cutshaw Family Transfer
• Deep Creek close out letter

The Broadwater County Commissioners met on July 20, 2020, but adjourned early after a public commenter refused to wear a face mask. County Attorney Cory Swanson stated the Governor's mask directive is enforceable under Title 50, MCA, but Tim Ravndal refused to comply despite requests from the Undersheriff and Commissioner Folkvord. Commissioner Folkvord then adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting early at 10:15 a.m. after mask refusal (no vote recorded)
• No other actions taken; next meeting scheduled for July 27, 2020

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review several agreements and appointments. The body will discuss a resolution regarding tax increments for the Wheatland Water and Sewer District and a loan for Solid Waste canisters.

• Resolution pledging Wheatland TEDD tax increment to Wheatland Water and Sewer District revenue bond
• Board of Investments Loan to Solid Waste for new canisters
• MACO Workers Compensation Agreement
• Chemical Dependency Service Provider Designation
• Hospital Board and Board of Health appointments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to consider a preliminary plat for a minor subdivision and approve a workers compensation quote. The body will also review a county ambulance district resolution and a volunteer appointment.

• Preliminary plat approval for North Country Homes Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Montana State Fund workers compensation quote from Payne West Insurance
• Broadwater County Ambulance District Resolution
• Appointment of Mike Koehnke as volunteer Deputy DES Coordinator
• Mostad Family Transfer

The commission granted preliminary plat approval for the North Country Homes Subsequent Minor Subdivision, supported a COS exemption for the Mostad family, and approved several routine items including payroll, claims, insurance, and an ambulance service district boundary resolution. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved preliminary plat for North Country Homes subdivision (2-0)
• Supported COS exemption for Mostad family transfer (2-0)
• Approved payroll for 6/30/20 of $187,075.79 (2-0)
• Approved claims dated 6/25/20 of $51,811.47 (2-0)
• Approved workers comp insurance premium of $148,336.00 (2-0)
• Approved resolution establishing Broadwater County Ambulance Service District boundaries (2-0)
• Appointed Mike Koehnke as volunteer Deputy DES Coordinator (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/22/20 (2-0)

County Commissioner &

The agenda states there is no regular commissioner meeting scheduled and no business to conduct. Budget working meetings for various county offices are scheduled for June 30.

• Budget working meetings on June 30 for District Court, Victims Advocate, Justice of the Peace, and Treasure/Clerk and Recorder

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to approve a CARES grant for the Townsend City/County Airport and award a bid for scrap metal recycling. The body will also consider an airport lease and an MOU regarding protection from destructive animals.

• CARES Grant No. 3-30-0078-012-2020 for Townsend City/County Airport
• Solid Waste metal recycling bids for bale and remove scrap
• MOU with Montana Stockgrowers Association and Montana Wool Growers Association
• Airport Lease approval
• Montana State Fund workers compensation quote from Payne West Insurance

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved a $20,000 CARES Act grant for the Townsend City-County Airport, awarded a metal recycling bid to East Ridge Enterprises, and approved payroll and claims. They also signed MOUs with Montana Stockgrowers and Wool Growers, and an airport lease for Lot #6.

• Approved minutes of 6/15/20
• Approved payroll of $190,508.49 and claims of $59,792.16
• Approved CARES Act Grant No. 3-30-0078-012-2020 for $20,000 for airport expenses
• Awarded metal recycling bid to East Ridge Enterprises at $80/ton
• Signed MOU with Montana Stockgrowers Association for $8,464
• Signed MOU with Montana Wool Growers for $1,010
• Signed airport lease for Lot #6 with Robert Cody Reck

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to consider a preliminary plat for the Cactus Flats Subdivision. The body will also review a grant amendment for subdivision regulation updates and receive updates on hospital district and litigation matters.

• Preliminary plat approval request for Cactus Flats Subdivision
• Department of Commerce CDBG Grant MT-CDBG-PL-17-03 amendment signature
• Hospital District update from Vic Sample
• Barrus Litigation update from County Attorney Cory Swanson
• Certificate of Survey review

The commission approved $66,923.16 in claims, granted preliminary approval to the Cactus Flats Minor Subdivision, approved a CDBG amendment, and signed a letter to use remaining grant funds for subdivision regulations. They also signed an agreement with Park Dietz & Associates for the Lloyd Barrus case and approved the June 8 minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved claims dated 6/10/20 for $66,923.16
• Granted preliminary approval to Cactus Flats Minor Subdivision
• Approved CDBG amendment #MT CDBG-PL-17-03A
• Signed letter to Department of Commerce to use remaining grant funds for subdivision regulations
• Signed agreement with Park Dietz & Associates for MT v. Lloyd Barrus
• Approved minutes dated 6/8/20

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved the Huth family COS exemption, the Happy Flats Minor Subdivision, and preliminary approval for the Headwaters Minor Subdivision. They tabled the Cactus Flats Minor Subdivision until next week after receiving written opposition. They also approved a $1,000 software proposal from Tyler Technologies and paid claims and payroll totaling $249,457.39.

• Approved minutes of 6/1/20 (2-0)
• Approved $1,000 Tyler Technologies software proposal (2-0)
• Approved claims of $78,140.89 and payroll of $171,316.50 (2-0)
• Signed letter supporting Montana Historic Preservation Grant for Placer School
• Supported Huth family COS exemption (2-0)
• Granted final approval for Happy Flats Minor Subdivision (2-0)
• Granted preliminary approval for Headwaters Minor Subdivision (2-0)
• Tabled Cactus Flats Minor Subdivision until next week (2-0)

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to adopt the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The body will also consider grant approvals for behavioral health and the Townsend Airport.

• Public hearing and decision on Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
• DPHHS grant for community based behavioral health needs (Task Order No. 20-331-74178-0)
• CARES Act Grant application for Townsend Airport
• Certificate of Survey Review
• Advisory Board Appointments

The Broadwater County Commission approved two funding items: a $38,575 task order with Montana DPHHS for COVID-19-related behavioral health initiatives, and a $20,000 CARES Act grant application for the Airport. The board also adopted an amended FY 2019/20 budget resolution and appointed Robby Sandberg to a three-year term on the Board of Health. Minutes from May 26, 2020, were approved.

• Approved minutes from 5/26/20 (motion by Delger, seconded by Folkvord, carried)
• Appointed Robby Sandberg to a three-year term on the Board of Health (motion by Delger, seconded by Folkvord, carried)
• Approved Task Order 20-331-74178-0 with MT DPHHS for $38,575 for behavioral health initiatives (motion by Delger, seconded by Folkvord, carried)
• Approved CARES Act Federal Assistance grant application for the Airport in the amount of $20,000 (motion by Delger, seconded by Folkvord, carried)
• Adopted resolution approving FY 19/20 Expenditure and Revenue Budget Amendments (motion by Delger, seconded by Folkvord, carried)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Montana Historical Preservation Grant for the Masolo Ranch to restore the Placer School. The body will also review budget renewals and road access petitions.

• Grant proposal and submission for Masolo Ranch Placer School restoration
• DUI Task Force annual renewal of budget, plan, and membership
• Mental Health Local Advisory Council bylaws and membership approval
• Letter responses regarding denied petitions to open Lefler and Red Hill roads
• Trust Board request for launch fee collection equipment and fee increases

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt a County Capital Improvements Plan and increase launch and camping fees at Silos Recreation Area. The body will also review a petition to open Red Hill Road and Lefler Road.

• Public hearing and decision to adopt County Capital Improvements Plan
• Public hearing and decision to increase launch and camping fees at Silos Recreation Area
• Investigation into feasibility and cost of petition to open Red Hill Road and Lefler Road
• Approval of job descriptions for solid waste foreman and county-wide groundskeeper
• Approval of Public Health overtime and stand-by pay status changes for COVID-19

The Broadwater County Commissioners rejected a petition to open Red Hill and Lefler Roads after hearing opposition from CX Ranch and other residents. They also approved a resolution to increase fees at Silos Recreation Area, adopted the County Capital Improvement Plan, and revoked a contract with Mary Hendrickson due to a state law prohibiting contracts with former employees.

• Rejected petition to open Red Hill and Lefler Roads
• Approved resolution increasing fees at Silos Recreation Area
• Adopted County Capital Improvement Plan
• Revoked contract with Mary Hendrickson due to MCA 2-2-201
• Approved overtime and standby pay for Public Health staff retroactive to March 17, 2020
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $868,554.54
• Supported COS exemptions for cemetery, boundary relocation, and family transfers
• Designated alcohol tax revenue for outpatient services

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to decide on the adoption of a Growth Policy and Capital Improvements Plan. The body will also review a certificate of survey for a Gingrich Family Transfer and hear a presentation from Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

• Public hearing and decision to adopt Broadwater County Growth Policy & Capital Improvements Plan
• Certificate of Survey Review for Gingrich Family Transfer
• CASA presentation
• Review of claims, payroll, and county audit/budget

County Commissioner &

The Commission is discussing COVID-19 reopening plans, public health pay, and election preparations. The body will also review several land development plats and grant-funded equipment purchases.

• Board of Crime Control COVID-19 $50,000 grant
• Rolling Glen Ranch Plat Exhibit approval for Justin & Rebekah Osborne
• Aspen Estates Subsequent Minor Subdivision, Tract 4 final plat approval
• Homeland Security Grant authority to purchase two-way radios
• Park Trail Estates No Build Zone limitations and plan

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss the feasibility and cost of a petition to create or open Red Hill Road. The body will also review job descriptions for a solid waste foreman and county-wide groundskeeper. Additionally, the commission will address pay status changes for Public Health overtime and stand-by pay related to COVID-19.

• Petition to create or open Red Hill Road
• Job description for solid waste foreman
• Job description for county-wide groundskeeper
• Public Health overtime and stand-by pay status change for COVID-19
• Certificate of Survey review

The commission revoked a contract with Mary Hendrickson approved April 6, citing MCA 2-2-201 which prohibits contracting with employees within six months of leaving a position. They also moved to investigate a petition to open Red Hill and Lefler Roads, and approved several other administrative actions including advertising for a Public Works Director and approving overtime pay for public health staff due to COVID-19.

• Revoked contract with Mary Hendrickson due to MCA 2-2-201 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged petition to open Red Hill and Lefler Roads and authorized investigation (unanimous)
• Authorized Schauber Surveying to investigate feasibility and WWC Engineering to investigate cost of road petition (unanimous)
• Advertised for Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Solid Waste foreman and advertised position (unanimous)
• Approved groundskeeper job description omitting Fairgrounds, pending agreement (unanimous)
• Approved overtime and standby pay for Public Health staff retroactive to March 17, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $663,556.93 (unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The commissioners will hold a closed-door personnel session followed by a consent agenda. The meeting includes reviews of the county audit, budget, and payroll.

• Closed-door personnel session
• Certificate of Survey review
• County Audit and Budget review
• Claims and Payroll approval
• Advisory board appointments

Closed Door

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting in a closed-door session. The agenda lists a single item for discussion regarding personnel.

• Personnel discussion

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also consider authorizing a Tax Increment Financing District for the Wheatland Water and Sewer District construction project. Other business includes county operations and public works contracts.

• Resolution to Declare a State of Emergency for Broadwater County due to COVID-19
• Authorization of Wheatland Water and Sewer District’s Construction Project as a Tax Increment Financing District
• Wing’s All Terrain bid for Silos Recreation Area parking lot and gazebo improvements with spending authority increase to $90,000
• Homemaker, Respite & Skilled Nursing Program Grant & Task Order for COVID-19 funding
• Public Works Plan & Contract for Public Works Operations

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting via telephone due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a closed-door session on legal strategy and a consent agenda for routine administrative items.

• Closed-door session regarding Joe Schmaus v. Broadwater County
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Approval of claims, payroll, and minutes
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Discussion of ongoing grants and task orders

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several administrative approvals and requests. The agenda includes a review of a City-County Airport lease and a server replacement for the Health Department.

• Approval of City-County Airport lease
• Health Department Server Replacement
• PayneWest Insurance quote request
• Trust Board Silos Recreation Improvement Request
• COPS Grant Request from Brandon Harris

The Broadwater County Commission approved several items, including a lease agreement for the Townsend City-County Airport with Christopher Fuher, a $7,070 server purchase for the Health Department, and a Trust Board request for Silos Recreation Area improvements and launch fees. The commission also approved a $38,196.70 expenditure for a new press box at the school. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved airport lease with Christopher Fuher, with amendments to start date, year, and CPI (unanimous)
• Approved $7,070 purchase of replacement server for Health Department from PILT (unanimous)
• Approved $38,196.70 for new press box at school (unanimous)
• Approved Trust Board requests for Silos area: $700 per gazebo repairs, $50,000 parking lot repair, paybox/signage, and launch fees of $5 per launch or $50 season (unanimous)
• Approved claims dated 3/4/20 for $98,801.16 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 3/2/20 and 3/4/20 (unanimous)

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The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review various lease agreements and contracts. The body will also consider a resolution to place a Public Safety Mill Levy on the primary ballot during a March 4 session.

• Resolution to place Public Safety Mill Levy on primary ballot
• City-County Airport lease approval
• Updated Hospital Sale Documents signature
• RPA Contract for Silos Master Plan
• Motor Vehicle Division Lease agreement

The commission approved routine payments and payroll, reaffirmed termination of an investment agreement with the hospital district, and approved several grants and contracts, including an emergency management grant, an interlocal agreement with Townsend, and engineering services for the Silos Recreation Area. A request to fund peer support services was approved despite the grant being denied. The meeting was largely administrative with no major policy changes.

• Approved minutes dated 3/2/2020
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $308,407.54
• Reaffirmed termination of investment agreement with Broadwater County Hospital District
• Approved Emergency Management Preformation Grant application of $24,723.00 with 50% match
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Disaster and Emergency Services with City of Townsend
• Approved engineering services agreement with Robert Peccia and Associates for Silos Recreation Area Master Plan
• Approved $19,525.00 for Peer Support services from PILT funds (grant denied)
• Approved lease agreement with Department of Revenue for driver examiner space

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss legal responsibility for environmental remediation at Townsend Health Systems. The body will also consider requests regarding the use of Connors baseball field and the closure of South Pine for a Bike Safety Rodeo.

• Letter to Townsend Health Systems regarding legal responsibility for environmental remediation
• Request to use Connors baseball field for Girls Fastpitch Softball
• Request to close South Pine for Bike Safety Rodeo
• Request to lift Ag Exempt status by Bernadette Swenson of Schauber Surveying
• 2020 Census report response

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The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to discuss infrastructure partnerships and emergency service agreements. The body will review a growth policy update and a detention agreement with Lewis & Clark County. Other items include subdivision plat approvals and agricultural status requests.

• Growth Policy and CIP update by Great West Engineering
• Lewis & Clark County detention interlocal agreement
• Meridian Bridge repair partnership with Gallatin and Jefferson counties
• 380 Views-2 Minor Subdivision final plat approval request
• City/County Interlocal for Disaster/Emergency services

The commission approved several actions, including signing an interlocal agreement for adult detention services with Lewis and Clark County, participating in the TSEP project for the Meridian Bridge reconstruction with a $110,013 payment from PILT, and granting final approval for the 380 Views-2 Minor Subdivision. Special use permits for fishing derbies at Silos Campground were also approved. The meeting included updates and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approved interlocal agreement for adult detention services with Lewis and Clark County (unanimous)
• Approved participation in TSEP project for Meridian Bridge, paying $110,013 from PILT (unanimous)
• Approved special use permits for Camp Mak-A-Dream and Broadwater Rod & Gun Club fishing derbies at Silos Campground (unanimous)
• Granted final approval for 380 Views-2 Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved payroll for 1/31/20 ($190,183.21) and claims for 2/7/20 ($1,105.97) and 2/11/20 ($65,363.47) (unanimous)
• Approved claims for 2/6/20 ($36,296.62) and signed communicable disease reporting protocol checklist (unanimous)
• Approved Lion Club Easter Egg Hunt on Courthouse lawn (unanimous)
• Signed license and service agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for county website (unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The County Commission business meeting scheduled for February 10, 2020, was canceled. This is due to the Commissioners attending the Montana Association of Counties Mid-Winter Conference.

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to begin the Silos Master Plan project with Robert Peccia & Associates. The body will also review a consent agenda including payroll, claims, and the county audit.

• Silos Master Plan project kick-off meeting with Robert Peccia & Associates
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes

Regular meeting with Hospital Board

The Broadwater County Commissioners and Hospital District Board are meeting to determine leadership and partnerships for Brownfield projects. The body will review a subgrant agreement for the Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund.

• Approval of Subgrant Agreement Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
• Determination of Brownfield leadership/partnership
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes
• Review of County Audit and Budget

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss the Fairgrounds Master Plan and a request to lift Ag Exempt status. The body will also address property claims and the county website decision.

• Presentation of Final City/County Fairgrounds Master Plan by Shawn Higley of WWC Engineering
• Request by Bernadette Swenson of Schauber Surveying to lift Ag Exempt status
• PILT allocation to payoff claim for Park Dietz
• Discussion on county website decision and annex furniture
• Review of Certificate of Survey

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved the 2020 Fairgrounds Master Plan, a contract with Civics Plus for a new county website, and a policy for courthouse displays. They also approved using PILT funds for litigation costs, provided liability insurance for the Farmers' Market program, and approved a Victim Witness Advocate grant. No decision was reached on a land designation conflict, and the meeting included a closed session on a lawsuit and personnel matters.

• Approved 2020 Fairgrounds Master Plan as presented by WWC Engineering
• Approved claims dated 1/29/20 for $75,106.88
• Approved purchase of desk and podium from Montana Correctional for $2,167.00
• Approved contract with Civics Plus for county website development
• Approved use of PILT funds to pay Park Dietz & Associates claim for Barrus litigation
• Approved policy for courthouse display and letter authorizing School Board display
• Approved liability insurance for Farmers' Market program
• Approved and signed Victim Witness Advocate two-year grant

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The commissioners tentatively agreed that the county will take the lead on petroleum contamination cleanup, while the Hospital District will handle the Brownfields project. A final decision is scheduled for February 3, 2020. No formal vote was taken at this meeting.

• Tentatively agreed county leads petroleum cleanup
• Hospital District responsible for Brownfields project
• Final decision planned for February 3

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will review a final master plan for the City/County Fairgrounds and a preliminary plat request for the Happy Flats Minor Subdivision. The body will also discuss insurance renewals and a US Forest Service contract renewal for the sheriff's office.

• Final City/County Fairgrounds Master Plan presentation by WWC Engineering
• Preliminary plat approval request for Happy Flats Minor Subdivision
• Annual insurance renewal and hail damage payment decision
• Renewal of US Forest Service contract with the sheriff's office
• Request for school informational sign in the courthouse

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The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to discuss the solid waste budget and election laws. The body will review a development work plan and a certificate of survey. The meeting includes a public comment period and a review of claims and payroll.

• Approval of Rocky Mountain Development Work Plan
• Solid waste budget clarification by Public Works Director Mary Hendrickson
• Election laws and School Mill Levy posters discussion
• Certificate of Survey review
• Acceptance of signatures for TEDD Water/Sewer District board of directors

The Broadwater County Commissioners approved the petition to create the Wheatland Water and/or Sewer District and appointed its directors. They also approved the CSBG work plan, appointed two Airport Board members, and approved several financial items including payroll and claims. A decision on a school bond display easel was postponed to a later meeting.

• Approved petition to create Wheatland Water and/or Sewer District and appointed directors Rick Remitz, David Siglor, and Jim Eberhard
• Approved 2020-2021 CSBG work plan and signed letter of support for Rocky Mountain Development Council
• Appointed Al Irvin and Bob Hollister to 3-year terms on the Airport Board
• Signed letters to Robert Peccia and Associates, DHM Design, and Sanderson Stewart re: RFP for Silos Recreation Area
• Approved vendor invoice for $13,598.20 for motor vehicle recycling program
• Approved claims dated 1/16/20 for $92,655.98
• Approved payroll for pay date 1/15/20 in the amount of $204,319.24
• Approved claims dated 1/10/20 for $85,484.53

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The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review a work plan from Rocky Mountain Development and evaluate bids for the Silos Master Plan. The body will also consider purchasing a truck and dozer for roads and approve a commitment letter for the Toston PDM Grant application.

• Decision on awarding Silos Master Plan bid
• Purchase of truck and dozer for roads
• Approval of commitment letter for Toston PDM Grant application
• Silos gazebo repair and rent plan
• Review of Certificate of Survey

The commission approved a $324,900 FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant for Spike's Lane and Lone Mountain Road, with the county's share at $81,225. It also made numerous appointments to county boards, including the Trust Board, Tax Appeal Board, Fair Board, Museum Board, Planning Board, Weed Board, Solid Waste Board, and Parks and Recreation Board. The commission approved the purchase of a 2012 F15 Ford pickup for $10,000 for the road department and accepted a proposal from Robert Peccia and Associates for the Silos Master Plan. No decision was made on purchasing a 2014 Ford pickup and a 1972 Cat dozer, or on a county website.

• Approved FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant for Spike's Lane and Lone Mountain Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Doug Breker, Mike Evans, Kim Kondelik, Virgil Binkley, and Joe Jepson to Trust Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Wright and Craig Vietz to Tax Appeal Board (unanimous)
• Appointed John Rauser and Lisa Larson to Fair Board (unanimous)
• Appointed John Larsen, Paul Putz, and Chuck McLane to Museum Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Herb Argabright, Ross Johnson, and Chad Kosel to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Peter Reiss to Weed Board (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2012 F15 Ford pickup for $10,000 (unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public hearings and make decisions on county office hours, meeting dates, and travel rates. The body will also consider the establishment of the Wheatland Water and Sewer District and review bids for the Silos Master Plan.

• Public hearing and decision on establishing Wheatland Water and Sewer District
• Public hearing and decision on county office hours, meeting dates, and travel per diem rates
• Opening of bids for Silos Master Plan
• Acceptance of petition to create TEDD Utility District
• Establishment of billing schedule for County Annex bills

The commission elected Laura Obert as Presiding Officer and Darrel Folkvord as Vice Chair, adopted the Public Process Policy and the Commissioner Meeting Agenda and Open Meeting Policy, and passed resolutions setting meeting dates, office hours, and travel rates. It also established the Wheatland Water and Sewer District, postponed its board appointment pending petition certification, and approved a letter supporting MBAC's recertification with Obert recused.

• Elected Laura Obert as Presiding Officer (carried)
• Elected Darrel Folkvord as Vice Chair (carried)
• Adopted Public Process Policy (carried)
• Adopted Commissioner Meeting Agenda and Open Meeting Policy (carried)
• Adopted resolution for regular meeting dates (carried)
• Adopted resolution for county office hours (carried)
• Adopted resolution for mileage, lodging, and per diem rates (carried)
• Adopted resolution establishing Wheatland Water and Sewer District, postponed board appointment (carried)