Broadwater County public meetings in 2024

No Commission Meeting

The agenda states there is no commission meeting scheduled for December 30, 2024. All county offices will be closed on January 1, 2025, for New Year's Day.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding two working meetings on December 23: one with the Deputy County Attorney and one with the County Administrative Officer, both focused on projects and deadlines. The December 25 meeting is canceled for Christmas. The agenda is primarily procedural, covering a consent agenda with routine items such as certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims, payroll, minutes, county audit/budget, grants, correspondence, and task orders.

• Working meeting with Kay Minor, Deputy County Attorney, regarding projects and deadlines
• Working meeting with Bill Jarocki, County Administrative Officer, regarding projects and deadlines
• Christmas Day closure – All county offices closed on December 25
• Consent agenda includes Certificate of Survey review and ongoing advisory board appointments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss the appointment of a new County Attorney. The body will also consider a bid award for solid waste disposal and a subdivision amendment.

• Appointment and introduction of New County Attorney
• Broadwater County Solid Waste Disposal Contract-Bid Award
• Amended Lot 44 Wheatland Meadows Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Review of County Audit and Budget

The Board of Commissioners approved a solid waste disposal contract and a minor subdivision amendment. The board also approved several sets of claims and payroll, and introduced the new County Attorney.

• Approved Solid Waste Disposal Contract with Lewis and Clark County at $24/ton for Class 2 and $21/ton for construction and debris
• Approved Amended Lot 44 Wheatland Meadows Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Approved minutes from Oct 2 Morning, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov 25, and Dec 11, 2024
• Approved claims of $28,105.35
• Approved claims of $81,180.05
• Approved claims of $17,000.00
• Approved payroll claims of $288,901.09

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will discuss and decide on new leases for current hangar owners, hangar lease requests and priority list, fuel pricing, and a new fuel system. Other items include a recommendation to commissioners for a board position and the choice of color for the electrical vault. The meeting also covers updates from Robert Peccia and Associates and the airport manager.

• Discuss/Decide: New Leases for Current Hangar Owners
• Discuss/Decide: New Fuel System
• Discuss/Decide: Fuel Pricing
• Discuss/Decide: Electrical Vault Color Choice
• Discuss/Decide: Recommendation to Commissioners for Board Position

The Board approved claims for equipment and supplies and selected desert tan for the 8U8 electrical vault. They recommended that Adam MacDonald and Jess Lancello continue in their board positions as county positions. Fuel pricing was maintained at $5.50.

• Approved November 20th minutes
• Approved claims for True Value, Dwight, and Aubra
• Selected desert tan for 8U8 electrical vault color
• Recommended Adam MacDonald and Jess Lancello for county board positions
• Maintained fuel pricing at $5.50

County Commissioner &

The commission will discuss and decide on an Airport Zoning Regulations permit application, three boundary relocation exemption requests (Heinemann, Durocher, Swenson), and award a solid waste disposal contract. Public comment on non-agenda matters is also scheduled. Consent agenda includes routine approvals.

• Airport Zoning Regulations Permit Application
• Heinemann Boundary Relocation exemption request (S14 & 23, T7N, R1E)
• Durocher Boundary Relocation exemption request (S11, 13 & 14, T6N, R3E)
• Swenson Family Transfer exemption request (S32, T7N, R2E)
• Broadwater County Solid Waste Disposal Contract Bid Award

The Board of Commissioners appointed Kevin Bratcher as County Attorney for a two-year term. The board also approved several claims and a family transfer exemption, while denying one boundary relocation request.

• Appointed Kevin Bratcher as Broadwater County Attorney for two years
• Approved Airport Zoning Regulations Permit Application
• Denied Heinemann Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S14 and 23 T7N R1E (2-1)
• Approved Swenson Family Transfer Exemption Request S32 T7N R2E (2-0-1)
• Requested additional information or new application for Durocher Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S11, 13 and 14 T7N R1E
• Approved claims in the amount of $4,405.00
• Approved claims in the amount of $21,398.56
• Approved claims in the amount of $19,783.65

County Commissioner &

The scheduled commission meeting for December 4 is cancelled as commissioners are attending MACo training. The agenda lists working meetings and interviews for County Attorney applicants on December 5 and 6.

• Interviews with County Attorney applicants on December 5 and 6
• Working meeting with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki on December 5
• Working meeting with Deputy County Attorney Kay Minor on December 6

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several airport projects, including federal assistance applications and a contract change order. The body will also review boundary relocation exemption requests and an interlocal agreement with the school and county library.

• Bullock Contracting airport change order for $230,565.18
• Broadwater School and County Library Interlocal Agreement
• Kauffman/Weaver Boundary Relocation exemption request (S6, T5N, R2E)
• Amundson/Wilbur/Galinec Boundary Relocation exemption request (S23, T7N, R1E)
• Airport Application for Federal Assistance – AIP 3-30-0078-018-2025

The Board of Commissioners approved several airport contracts and federal assistance applications. The board also approved an interlocal agreement for the school and county library and two boundary relocation exemption requests.

• Approved Airport Bullock Contracting Change Order #1 for $214,576.36
• Approved Airport RPA Task order #10 Amended Project Administration AIP-018-2025 for $27,700.00
• Approved Airport FAA Sponsor Certifications
• Approved Airport Application for Federal Assistance AIP 3-30-0078-018-2025
• Approved Broadwater School and County Library Interlocal Agreement
• Approved Kauffman Weaver Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S6, T5N, R2E
• Approved Amundson, Wilbur, Galinec Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S23, T7N, R1E
• Approved claims in the amounts of $27,399.92 and $173,875.00

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment period and then discuss and decide on two items: a transfer exemption request for the Manandhar Family and a request from Bridger Brewing East to release a $327,203.75 irrevocable commercial letter of credit for a subdivision improvements agreement. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine items such as certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims, payroll, minutes, county audit/budget, mail, correspondence, and task orders. Two working meetings earlier in the week are for administrative coordination.

• Manandhar Family transfer exemption request (S3, T7N, R1E)
• Bridger Brewing East request for release of $327,203.75 irrevocable commercial letter of credit
• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda within commission jurisdiction
• Consent agenda items including certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, mail, correspondence, support letters, and task orders

The Board of Commissioners denied a request to release a commercial letter of credit for subdivision improvements. The board approved a family transfer exemption and three sets of claims. These actions affect local land use and county expenditures.

• Approved Manandhar Family Transfer exemption request
• Denied Bridger Brewing East request for release of $327,203.75 Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit
• Approved claims in the amount of $40,116.31
• Approved claims in the amount of $4,187.09
• Approved claims in the amount of $24,269.13

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will meet to decide on fuel pricing and a new fuel system. The board will also review hangar lease requests, the priority list, and new leases for current owners.

• Bullock Contracting – AA#2 by Change Order#1
• RPA Task Order #10 Amended – Project Administration – AIP-018-2025
• Canyon Ferry Dust Pods options
• New fuel system and fuel pricing
• Hangar lease requests and priority list

The board recommended approval of a change order for Bullock Construction and approved an engineering task order for Alternative Additive 2. A decision on dust control projects was tabled pending grant funding confirmation. The board also agreed to update lease agreements for current hangar owners.

• Approved October 16th minutes
• Approved financial claims for Castle Mountains Safes, Nwestco, Townsend Hardware, and UMB Wsa
• Recommended approval of Bullock Construction change order for Alternative Additive 2 (unanimous)
• Approved amended engineering task order for Alternative Additive 2 (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on DUSTPODS/road crew bids pending Montana Aeronautics Grant confirmation
• Agreed to proceed with new lease agreements and review existing hangar leases
• Maintained fuel pricing at $5.50

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on three boundary relocation exemption requests. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine administrative approvals and public comment.

• Eliel Boundary Relocation exemption request (S2, T6N, R2E)
• Clark Boundary Relocation exemption request (S19, S20, T7N, R3E)
• Frazier Boundary Relocation exemption request (S10, T5N, R1W)
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• County Audit and Budget review

The Board of Commissioners approved three boundary relocation exemption requests for Eliel, Clark, and Frazier. The board also approved claims totaling $30,956.73.

• Approved Eliel Boundary Relocation Exemption Request $2, T6N, R2E
• Approved Clark Boundary Relocation Exemption Request $19, S20, TTN, R3E
• Approved Frazier Boundary Relocation exemption request S10, TSN, R1W
• Approved claims in the amount of $30,956.73

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM. They will discuss and decide on an inmate excess medical insurance claims administration agreement for 2024-2025, and three boundary relocation exemption requests by Frazier, Manandhar, and Amundson. Public comment will be taken on any non-agenda matter. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine items.

• Discussion/Decision on Inmate Excess Medical Insurance and/or Claims Administration Management 2024-2025 Agreement
• Discussion/Decision on Frazier Boundary Relocation exemption request (S10, T5N, R1W)
• Discussion/Decision on Manandhar Family Transfer exemption request (S3, T7N, R1E)
• Discussion/Decision on Amundson Boundary Relocation Exemption request (S23, T7N, R1E)
• Consent agenda includes Certificate of Survey, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, mail and grants, correspondence, and task orders

The Board of Commissioners approved a medical insurance agreement for the detention center and authorized payment of claims. Two boundary and transfer exemption requests were postponed or deferred for future meetings.

• Approved Inmate Excess Medical Insurance and/or Claims Administration Management 2024-2025 Agreement
• Approved claims in the amount of $324,297.27
• Postponed Frazier Boundary Relocation exemption request $10, TSN, R1W
• Deferred Manandhar Family Transfer exemption request $3, T7N, RIE until requesting parties can attend

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 30, 2024, with decisions on purchasing a 2020 Peterbilt 348 Hook Truck for $170,675, resolutions supporting veterans and a community reinvestment plan, a cybersecurity services agreement, and multiple boundary relocation and subdivision exemption requests. Public comment on any matter within the commission's jurisdiction will be taken at the start of the meeting.

• Discussion/Decision: Resolution for purchase of 2020 Peterbilt 348 Hook Truck, $170,675
• Discussion/Decision: Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Discussion/Decision: Resolution to affirmatively participate in Montana Community Reinvestment Plan and approve HAB Development Corporation as Broadwater County’s Community Reinvestment Organization
• Discussion/Decision: Montana Association of Counties Member Cybersecurity & Technologies Services (MCT) Agreement with Broadwater County
• Discussion/Decision: Four boundary relocation exemption requests and one minor subdivision (Juniper Ridge, S29 T7N R3E)

The Board approved the purchase of a 2020 Peterbilt hook truck and a monthly cybersecurity agreement with MCT. They also approved several boundary relocation requests, a minor subdivision plat, and a $45,000 parks master plan task order.

• Approved purchase of 2020 Peterbilt 348 Hook Truck for $170,675
• Approved MCT Cybersecurity and Technologies Services agreement at $3,112.16 monthly
• Approved Task Order #13 for Parks and Recreation Master Plan for $45,000
• Approved 2024 Amended Appointment of Election Judges and Polling Places
• Approved Resolution 2024-30 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Approved HAB Development Corporation as Community Reinvestment Organization
• Approved Foth, Tarbet-Smith, and Haseman #1 boundary relocation requests
• Approved Juniper Ridge Minor Subdivision Final Plat

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a vacancy for the Solid Waste Board. They will also consider the creation of a Case/Vigilante utility easement. Other business includes a consent agenda covering payroll, audits, and budget items.

• Recommendation for Solid Waste Board Vacancy
• Case/Vigilante Utility Easement creation COS
• County Audit and Budget review
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of claims and payroll

The Board of Commissioners approved the Case/Vigilante Utility Easement COS with two corrections. They appointed Lisa Rowell to the Solid Waste Advisory Board and approved five sets of claims and payroll. Minutes from three previous September and October meetings were approved.

• Appointed Lisa Rowell to the Solid Waste Advisory Board for a three year term
• Approved Case/Vigilante Utility Easement COS with sanitation exemption and two 60 ft. right of way easements
• Approved claims of $31,970.02
• Approved claims of $46,094.21
• Approved claims of $14,962.04
• Approved claims of $79,796.13
• Approved payroll claims of $291,180.80
• Approved minutes from September 25, October 2, and October 9, 2024

Board of Health Meeting

The Broadwater County Board of Health will receive updates on programs serving the county from the Lewis and Clark Public Health Department. The board will also discuss training with Montana State DPHHS and review property updates from the county sanitarian.

• Lewis and Clark Public Health Department program updates
• Board of Health training with Montana State DPHHS
• Connor Knapp property updates from the Broadwater County Sanitarian

The Board of Health received program updates from Lewis & Clark Public Health and a report on environmental health activities. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners have no public meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. A working meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, with Deputy County Attorney Kay Minor. The consent agenda includes routine items such as certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll, county audit/budget, mail, correspondence, and task orders.

• Working meeting on Oct 15 at 10:00 AM with Deputy County Attorney on projects and deadlines
• Consent agenda: Certificate of Survey review
• Consent agenda: Advisory board appointments
• Consent agenda: Claims, payroll, and minutes
• Future meetings listed: Noxious Weed Board (Oct 15), Airport Board (Oct 16), Board of Health (Oct 21)

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will consider applications for a $300,000 federal grant and a $33,333 state grant for a 2025 AWOS III/PT (automated weather observation system). They will also discuss and decide on a new fuel system, hangar-related sales and leases, and fuel pricing. The meeting includes public comment periods and an update from the airport manager.

• Discuss/Decide on 2025 AWOS III/PT: $300,000 Federal Assistance application and $33,333 Montana Aeronautics Grant/Loan application
• Update/Discuss/Decide on new fuel system
• Discuss/Decide on Mark Sather hangar sale consent
• Discuss/Decide on new leases for current hangar owners
• Discuss/Decide on hangar lease requests and priority list

The Board approved the Broadwater County 8U8 Airport Zoning Regulations permit application and consented to the sale of hangar and lot 8 to Adam MacDonald. The Board decided to table the acquisition of an AWOS system due to financial concerns.

• Approved September 18 minutes
• Approved $105.96 claim for Townsend Hardware (unanimous)
• Approved Broadwater County 8U8 Airport Zoning Regulations permit application (unanimous)
• Tabled acquisition of AWOS system
• Consented to sale of hangar and lot 8 from Mark Sather to Adam MacDonald
• Maintained fuel pricing at $5.50

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on October 9, 2024, to discuss and decide on several items. Key decisions include a request for $13,500 in matching funds from the County Parks and Recreation Board for a recreation property masterplan grant, and multiple exemption requests from the Community Development Director. The meeting also includes public comment and a consent agenda covering routine administrative items.

• Discussion/Decision: County Parks and Recreation Board request for matching funds for Trust Board grant for recreation masterplan, $13,500
• Discussion/Decision: Eliel boundary relocation exemption request
• Discussion/Decision: Schritz court-ordered partition exemption request
• Discussion/Decision: Kimberly Cookson family transfer
• Discussion/Decision: Janita Cookson family transfer

The Board approved two family land transfers and a court-ordered partition exemption. They also authorized $13,500 in matching funds for a County Recreation property masterplan and approved several sets of claims and payroll.

• Approved $13,500 matching funds for County Recreation property masterplan
• Tabled Eliel boundary relocation exemption request
• Approved Schritz Court-Ordered Partition Exemption Request
• Approved Kimberly Cookson Family Transfer (2-1)
• Approved Janita Cookson Family Transfer (2-1)
• Approved claims for $307.00
• Approved claims for $79,676.96
• Approved claims for $11,989.86 and payroll claims for $292,439.25

Evening Meeting South End

During the evening meeting at Headwaters Livestock Auction, the Broadwater County Commissioners will hear departmental updates on the Old Town Bridge project, election administration, road department, planning, sheriff's office, and the Southern Emergency Response Center. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including certificate of survey reviews and claims/payroll.

• Stahly Engineering update on Old Town Bridge
• Angie Paulsen, Elections Administrator update on 2024 elections
• Scott Cromwell, Slate Architecture update on Southern Emergency Response Center (SERC)
• TJ Graveley, Public Works Director road department update
• Consent agenda: certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll

The Board of Commissioners held a meeting consisting of presentations and public comments. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

County Commissioner &

Over three days, the Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several property boundary relocations, a contract for homemaker funding, and hear updates from multiple departments. On September 30, they consider two Haseman boundary relocations and a $18,713 contract with Rocky Mountain Development Council. On October 2, they take up a Baum boundary relocation, Schritz court-ordered division, and Dry Creek Mountain Ranch boundary relocation, followed by an evening session with updates from engineering, transportation, elections, roads, planning, sheriff, TEDD, and SERC.

• Discussion/decision on Contract 2025-004-007 between Rocky Mountain Development Council and Broadwater County for Homemaker funding, $18,713
• Discussion/decision on Haseman boundary relocation #1 and #2
• Discussion/decision on Baum boundary relocation, Schritz court-ordered division, and Dry Creek Mountain Ranch boundary relocation
• Evening updates: Stahly Engineering on Old Town Bridge, Geno Liva (MDT), Angie Paulsen (Elections), TJ Graveley (Roads), Nichole Brown (Planning), Nick Rauser (Sheriff), Bill Jarocki (TEDD), Scott Cromwell (SERC)
• Consent agenda items including certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll, audit/budget, grants, correspondence, task orders

The Board of Commissioners held a meeting consisting of updates from county departments and external consultants. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on several boundary relocations and a funding contract. The body will also receive departmental updates on infrastructure, elections, and economic development.

• Contract 2025-004-007 with Rocky Mountain Development Council for Homemaker funding: $18,713
• Haseman boundary relocation #1 and #2
• Baum boundary relocation
• Dry Creek Mountain Ranch boundary relocation
• Schritz court-ordered division

The Board approved the Haseman Boundary Relocation #2 and a funding grant for the Rocky Mountain Development Council. One boundary relocation request was tabled pending further information regarding a street easement.

• Approved Haseman Boundary Relocation #2 with three corrections
• Approved Contract 2025-004-007 for Homemaker Funding Grant for $18,713 with a $333 match
• Tabled Haseman Boundary Relocation #1 pending clarification on Lucifer Street

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on several equipment purchases for solid waste and a grant application for Search and Rescue. The body will also review airport zoning permits and boundary relocations.

• Purchase of solid waste hook truck: options range from $174,500 to $270,000
• Purchase of solid waste service truck: options range from $27,500 to $39,500
• Broadwater County Search and Rescue Tourism Emergency Response Grant application
• Airport Zoning Regulations permit application
• Haseman Boundary Relocation #1

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for a Solid Waste service truck and a Public Works hook truck. They also granted a zoning permit for a water tower and approved a mortgage exemption. Multiple sets of claims and payroll were authorized.

• Approved Broadwater County Airport Zoning Regulations permit application
• Approved up to $40,000 for a Solid Waste junk vehicle service truck
• Approved up to $200,000 for a Public Works hook truck
• Approved Vandenacre mortgage exemption
• Postponed Haseman Boundary Relocation #1 until September 30
• Approved claims for $75,301.53, $48,293.86, $170,392.43, and $41,587.64
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $292,935.19
• Approved meeting minutes from August 14, 21, and September 4 and 9, 2024

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will discuss and decide on infrastructure projects, including a hangar build order and apron expansion. The board will also review fuel pricing and a grant request from Montana Aeronautics.

• Hangar build order and apron expansion layout/marking with Robert Peccia and Associates
• Decision on a new fuel system
• Montana Aeronautics Grant Request
• New leases for current hangar owners and lease request from Cody Folkvord
• Decision on fuel pricing

The Board approved modifications to the airport apron layout and established a priority order for hangar construction from east to west. The Board also approved various operational claims and agreed on specific items for a Montana Aeronautics grant application.

• Approved claims for printer ink, windsocks, internet, tires, and fuel services (unanimous)
• Approved modified apron layout including fueling area and taxiway separation changes
• Approved hangar build priority starting east to west along the new expansion (unanimous)
• Approved contacting individuals on the hangar priority list regarding lot interest (unanimous)
• Agreed to apply for Montana Aeronautics grant for vault toilet refinishing, tie-downs, survey, mag runway application, and windsocks

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will not hold a meeting on September 18, 2024, because they are attending the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Annual Conference. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 25, with an agenda to be posted on September 18. The agenda lists standard consent items such as certificate of survey review and claims/payroll, but these are not under discussion at this cancelled meeting.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a two-day meeting. On Monday, they will discuss and decide on resolutions to declare surplus property, adopt an amended personnel policy, and consider the 2024 amended subdivision regulations. They will also review the Townsend K-12 School District budget report. Tuesday includes a working meeting on projects and deadlines.

• Resolution declaring tangible personal property surplus and authorizing disposal
• Townsend K-12 School District FY 2024-2025 budget report and FY 2023-2024 trustees report
• Resolution to adopt the Broadwater County Amended Personnel Policy
• Discussion/decision on 2024 Amended Subdivision Regulations
• Working meetings with county administrative officer and deputy county attorney

The Board of Commissioners approved updated personnel policies and amended subdivision regulations. The board also authorized the disposal of surplus county property and approved the Townsend K-12 School District #1 budget and trustees reports.

• Approved Resolution 2024-24 to declare tangible personal property as surplus and authorize disposal
• Approved Townsend K-12 School District #1 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Report and Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Trustees Report
• Approved Resolution 2024-25 adopting the Amended Broadwater County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook
• Approved Resolution 2024-26 for the 2024 Amended Subdivision Regulations

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a revised resolution adopting the final operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. They will also discuss and decide on a Community Service Block Grant work plan for 2024-2025, an airport zoning permit application, and amended subdivision regulations. Additionally, the school district superintendent will present budget and trustees reports. A property tax town hall is scheduled for September 5.

• Public hearing and discussion/decision on revised final operating budget for FY 2024-2025
• Discussion/decision on Rocky Mountain Development Council Community Service Block Grant 2024-2025 work plan
• Discussion/decision on Airport Zoning Regulations permit application
• Discussion/decision on 2024 Amended Subdivision Regulations
• School district FY 2024-2025 budget report and FY 2023-2024 trustees report

The Board of Commissioners approved the final operating budget and appropriation authority for the current fiscal year. They also approved a community service block grant work plan and processed claims and payroll. Several items, including airport zoning and subdivision regulations, were tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2024-23 adopting Final Operating Budget for FY 2024-2025
• Approved Rocky Mountain Development Council Community Service Block Grant 2024-2025 Work Plan
• Approved claims in the amount of $12,063.00
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $287,544.35
• Tabled Airport Zoning Regulations Permit Application
• Tabled discussion on 2024 Amended Subdivision Regulations

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding 2024 Amended Subdivision Regulations and a solid waste assessment increase. The body will also consider applications and a final plat for Bridger Brewing East.

• Public hearing and decision on 2024 Amended Subdivision Regulations
• Public hearing and decision on solid waste assessment increase
• Discussion and decision on Bridger Brewing East amended application
• Discussion and decision on Bridger Brewing East request for final plat approval
• Review of county audit and budget

The Board of Commissioners approved an increase in the annual solid waste fee and granted final plat approval for Bridger Brewing East. The board also approved three sets of claims totaling $55,268.32. Proposed amendments to subdivision regulations were deferred to the next agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2024-22 increasing annual solid waste assessment from $185.00 to $265.00
• Approved Amended Application for Bridger Brewing East
• Approved Final Plat for Bridger Brewing East
• Approved claims in the amount of $12,370.51
• Approved claims in the amount of $42,225.68
• Approved claims in the amount of $692.13
• Tabled 2024 Amended Subdivision Regulations to the next agenda

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Amended Floodplain Regulations, then discuss and decide on an FAA grant offer and construction contract for the county airport, a solid waste assessment increase, and final plat approval for the MT Crossroads Minor Subdivision. Working meetings with county staff and the sheriff's office are scheduled for the previous day. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as claims, payroll, minutes, and advisory board appointments.

• Public hearing on 2024 Amended Floodplain Regulations
• Discussion/decision on FAA grant offer and construction contract with Bullock Contracting, LLC for Broadwater County Airport
• Discussion on solid waste assessment increase with Public Works Director TJ Graveley
• Discussion/decision on MT Crossroads Minor Subdivision final plat approval with Community Development Director Nichole Brown
• Consent agenda includes certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, grants, correspondence, and task orders

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction contract for the Broadwater County Airport and updated floodplain regulations. They also granted final plat approval for the Montana Crossroads Minor Subdivision and authorized several sets of claims and payroll.

• Approved 2024 Amended Floodplain Regulations
• Approved Broadwater County Airport FAA Grant Offer and Bullock Contracting, LLC contract for $3,797,279.46
• Approved Montana Crossroads Minor Subdivision final plat
• Approved June 26, July 17, 24, and 31 minutes
• Approved claims for $13,164.09
• Approved claims for $25,410.61
• Approved payroll claims for $320,896.31

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will meet on August 21, 2024, to discuss and decide on several items, including updates from Robert Peccia and Associates on hangar lot sizes, a fixed base operator (FBO), airport zoning regulations, and the 2025 airport improvement project. The board will also consider new leases for current hangar owners, a hangar lease request from Cody Folkvord, and fuel pricing. Public comment is scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Discuss/decide hangar lot sizes
• Discuss/decide fixed base operator (FBO)
• Discuss/decide airport zoning regulations permit application
• Discuss/decide 2025 airport improvement project
• New leases for current hangar owners

The Board approved several financial claims and recommended the approval of a permit application as written. Discussions regarding hangar leases and a specific hangar request were tabled. The Board also decided to maintain the current fuel price.

• Approved financial claims including payments to Lowes Hardware, True Value, and Pocatello Supply Depot (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on hangar lease request for Cody
• Recommended that the Permit Application be approved as written (unanimous)
• Decided to keep fuel price at 55.75

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget Amendment, followed by discussions and decisions on several items. These include a Community Service Block Grant work plan, an addendum to the interlocal agreement for law enforcement services, a memorandum of agreement for a bridge replacement project, and resolutions for prosecutorial assistance. The board will also decide on solid waste canister rental and late fee policies, and discuss a solid waste assessment increase.

• Public hearing and decision on Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget Amendment
• Approval of Rocky Mountain Development Council Community Service Block Grant 2024-2025 Work Plan
• Addendum to Interlocal Agreement for General Law Enforcement Services regarding Townsend Municipal Code enforcement
• Memorandum of Agreement for Jefferson River Slough Bridge Replacement Project (SHPO site numbers 24BW1177/24GA0833)
• Solid waste canister rental agreement/policy, late fee policy, and assessment increase discussion

The Board approved FY 2023-2024 budget amendments and new policies regarding solid waste canister rentals and fees. They also authorized prosecutorial assistance from Meagher County and rescinded stage 1 fire restrictions. A public hearing was held on a proposed solid waste assessment increase, with further action scheduled for August 28, 2024.

• Rescinded Resolution Designating High Fire Hazard Areas and Implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Expenditure & Revenue Budget Amendments Resolution 2024-17
• Approved Addendum to Interlocal Agreement for General Law Enforcement Services: Townsend Municipal Code Provision Enforcement
• Adopted Resolution 2024-18 Authorizing Prosecutorial Assistance from Meagher County
• Approved Resolution 2024-19 Solid Waste Canister Rental Agreement and Policy
• Approved Resolution 2024-20 Establishment of Solid Waste Canister Rental Fees
• Approved claims in the amount of $25,636.66
• Approved claims in the amount of $98,477.94

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public hearings and decide on new policies for solid waste canister rentals and late fees. The body will also discuss airport hangar tenancy and a boundary relocation request.

• Public hearing and decision on Solid Waste Canister Rental Agreement and Policy
• Public hearing and decision on Solid Waste Late Fee Policy
• Decision on Broadwater County Airport Hangar Month-to-Month Tenancy Agreement
• Decision on Task Order #25-07-6-11-005 FY 24/25 PHEP Grant
• Decision on Gingerich-Schrock boundary relocation exemption request

The Board approved a state grant for public health, an airport hangar tenancy agreement, and a boundary relocation request. Votes on solid waste canister rental and late fee policies were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved Broadwater County Airport Hangar Month-to-Month Tenancy Agreement
• Approved Master Agreement for PHEP Grant Task Order #25-07-6-11-005-0 in the amount of $30,893
• Approved Gingerich-Schrock Boundary Relocation Exemption Request
• Approved claims in the amount of $15,675.53
• Approved claims in the amount of $72,593.63
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $313,633.03
• Tabled vote on Solid Waste Canister Rental Agreement and Policy
• Tabled vote on Resolution 2024-20 (Solid Waste Late Fee Policy)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider and potentially decide on a lease agreement for the Cody and Darrel Folkvord Airport Hangar. They will also discuss a recommendation from Community Development Director Nichole Brown regarding the Parks and Recreation Board Masterplan. Public comment on any subject not on the agenda will be taken at the start of the meeting. The consent agenda includes routine items such as certificates of survey, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, grants, correspondence, and task orders.

• Discussion/Decision on Cody and Darrel Folkvord Airport Hangar Lease Agreement
• Discussion/Decision on Parks and Recreation Board Masterplan recommendation from Community Development Director Nichole Brown
• Public comment period for any matter within commission jurisdiction (10:00 AM)
• Consent agenda: Certificate of Survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, grants, correspondence, task orders
• Working meetings on July 29 and 30 with county administrative officer and deputy county attorney (separate from main public meeting)

The Board of Commissioners adopted an emergency resolution designating high fire hazard areas and implementing Stage One fire restrictions. The board also approved an airport hangar lease and several sets of claims. No action was taken on the Parks and Recreation Board Masterplan recommendation.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 designating high fire hazard areas and Stage One fire restrictions
• Approved Broadwater County Airport Hanger Lease Agreement for Cody and Darrel Folkvord
• Approved claims for $34,390.02
• Approved claims for $359,642.15
• Approved claims for $32,510.61
• Approved claims for $9,499.40
• Approved claims for $36,255.34

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss a Board of Health position and the 2025 Montana State University Extension annual agreement. The body will also consider a lien release for internal subdivision roads at Westside Trails, Phase 2.

• Letter of interest from Emily Clark for Board of Health position
• 2025 Montana State University Extension annual agreement
• Westside Trails, Phase 2 request for lien release for internal subdivision roads
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• County Audit and Budget review

The Board of Commissioners approved a $39,000 agreement for MSU Extension services and appointed Emily Clark to the County Community Board of Health. The board also approved the release of a lien for the Westside Trails Phase 2 internal subdivision road.

• Appointed Emily Clark to the Board of Health for a 3-year term
• Approved FY2025 MSU Extension Services Agreement for $39,000.00
• Approved release of Lien of Westside Trails Phase 2 Completion of Internal Subdivision Road for $78,589.00

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will discuss and decide on hangar lease requests from Jeremy Matz, Brian Foster, and Darrel & Cody Folkvord, and review the priority list. They will also discuss month-to-month lease language, new leases for current hangar owners, and fuel pricing. The meeting includes approval of minutes and financial report, an update from Robert Peccia and Associates, and the Airport Manager's report.

• Discuss/decide hangar lease requests and priority list (Jeremy Matz, Brian Foster, Darrel & Cody Folkvord new lease)
• Discuss/decide month-to-month tenancy lease agreement language
• Discuss/decide new leases for current hangar owners
• Discuss/decide fuel pricing
• Approval of minutes and financial report/claims

The board approved a hangar lease for lot 5 and authorized a review of lease language by the Deputy County Attorney. Financial claims for insurance and supplies were approved. The board also discussed the allocation of approximately $600,000 in 'use or lose' funds.

• Approved claims for True Value, Townsend Hardware, Airport Insurance, and printer ink (unanimous)
• Recommended lease language regarding aeronautical use be reviewed by Deputy County Attorney (unanimous)
• Requested county attorneys review current leases and resigning process for hangar owners (unanimous)
• Approved hangar lease for lot 5 to Cody and Darrel Folkvord (unanimous)
• Maintained fuel price at $5.75

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will take public comment on any subject not on the agenda, then discuss and possibly decide on Task Order #12 for a subdivision EA review for Montana Crossroads with Great West Engineering. Department updates include the noxious weed coordinator, MSU extension agent, and public works director. The commissioners will also discuss closing walk-in cans for solid waste at all sites. A consent agenda covers routine items such as claims, payroll, minutes, and advisory board appointments.

• Discussion/decision on Task Order #12 for subdivision EA review (Montana Crossroads) with Great West Engineering
• Discussion/decision on closing walk-in cans for solid waste at all sites
• Consent agenda items: certificate of survey, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, mail/grants, correspondence support letter, task orders

The Board of Commissioners approved several funding claims and a task order for engineering services. They also decided to close all walk-in canister sites at solid waste locations effective August 1, 2024.

• Approved Task Order #12 for Montana Crossroads Subdivision EA Review (carried)
• Approved closing all walk-in sites at solid waste locations on August 1, 2024 (carried)
• Approved claims in the amount of $20,070.44 (carried)
• Approved claims in the amount of $148,831.05 (carried)
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $292,243.48 (carried)

Mosquito Board - Townsend

The Townsend Mosquito Board will meet on July 16, 2024 to approve minutes, review the budget, receive updates on trap counts and district business, and discuss potential changes to by-laws. The board will also address the Broadwater County Fair and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Budget report
• By-laws discussion/decision
• Trap counts and results
• Broadwater County Fair update
• Commission and district updates

The board approved the June 18, 2024, meeting minutes. Members reviewed the FY 24/25 budget and current fogging operations. A decision on by-laws was tabled until the August meeting.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes
• Tabled By-Laws discussion/decision until August meeting

Mosquito Board - Three Forks

The Three Forks Mosquito Board will hold a regular meeting to review the budget report, discuss ongoing mosquito trap counts and results, and consider new business regarding a booth at the Broadwater County Fair. The board will also hear updates from the commission and JHS report, and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Budget report review
• Trap counts and results discussion
• Broadwater County Fair booth as new business
• Commission update
• JHS report

The board approved the minutes from June 18, 2024. Members reviewed the FY 24/25 budget and discussed plans for an educational booth at the Broadwater County Fair.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Broadwater County Board of Health will discuss a letter of interest for a board position and a request regarding septic permits. The board will also review public health training, emergency succession planning for the Medical Director, and the relationship between the board and the health department.

• Letter of Interest for Board Position from Emily Clark
• Request for Old Septic Permits and Stamp Authority from Sanitarian Megan Bullock
• Board of Health Training with the State
• Succession Planning for Medical Director
• Board of Health and Public Health Department Relationship

The Board of Health appointed Emily Clark to the board. The board also approved a process to use the Board of Health stamp to approve old, incomplete septic permits.

• Approved addition of Emily Clark to Board of Health
• Approved use of Board of Health stamp to approve septic permits

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board is meeting to discuss various aspects of the upcoming 2024 Fair. Discussions include updates on vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations. The board will also conduct a budget review and address old business regarding concert entertainment and tent setup.

• Budget review
• 2024 Fair concert and entertainment updates
• Vendor confirmation and availability
• Open Class positions and needs
• Rentals update

County Commissioner &

The Commissioners will consider a second reading of the Mill Street road ordinance in Radersburg and closing walk-in cans for solid waste. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an airport hangar lease agreement and a law enforcement plan with the USDA Forest Service.

• Second reading of Road Ordinance on Mill Street in Radersburg
• Closing walk-in cans for Solid Waste on all sites
• Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Operating Plan and Financial Plan with USDA Forest Service
• Updated Airport Hangar Lease Agreement
• Notice of Award for Airport Improvement Project to Bullock Contracting, LLC

The Board approved a new speed limit ordinance for Mill Street in Radersburg and a law enforcement plan with the USDA Forest Service. Commissioners also authorized an updated airport lease and an engineering contract for airport improvements. Multiple sets of claims and payroll were approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2024 establishing a speed limit on Mill Street west of Hwy 285 in Radersburg
• Approved Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Operating Plan and Financial Plan with USDA Forest Service Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
• Approved Updated Airport Lease Agreement
• Approved Notice of Award for Broadwater County Airport Improvement Project to Bullock Contracting, LLC (Engineering Task Order #8-Amended)
• Approved claims for $57,184.11
• Approved claims for $6,979.76
• Approved claims for $36,564.13
• Approved payroll claims for $266,441.71

County Commissioner &

The Commissioners will discuss a memorandum of agreement between MDT and the Sheriff’s Office regarding space at the Headwaters Rest Area. They also have working meetings scheduled for state water law and the public safety budget. Additionally, the board will review a transfer exemption request for the Wood Family.

• Memorandum of Agreement between MDT and the Sheriff’s Office regarding Headwaters Rest Area office space
• Wood Family Transfer Exemption Request (Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 1 East)
• Working meeting regarding the Public Safety Budget
• Human Resource Meeting to Adopt Grievance Response
• Working Meeting regarding State Water Law

The Board approved a land transfer exemption request for the Wood family and a memorandum of agreement for Sheriff's Office space. The commission also approved two sets of claims totaling $88,822.89.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement between MDT and Broadwater County Sheriffs Office for office space at Headwaters Rest Area
• Approved Wood Family Transfer Exemption Request, Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 1 East
• Approved claims in the amount of $75,468.19
• Approved claims in the amount of $13,354.70

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a cease and desist letter and response from Connor Knapp. The board will also discuss further action regarding the Knapp property on Duck Creek Road.

• Review of Connor Knapp Cease and Desist Letter and Response
• Further Action on Knapp Property, Duck Creek Road

The Board discussed a cease-and-desist letter and construction violations on Connor Knapp's property. Chair Richtmyer established a deadline for a site inspection to ensure compliance with planning processes and sewer regulations.

• Set August 15 deadline for Connor Knapp to complete a property site visit with Sanitarian Bullock
• Required Connor Knapp to expose sewer lines and clean outs for inspection

Human Resources Meeting

The Human Resources meeting will address delegating grievance response duties to the County Attorney's Office. The agenda also includes reviewing certificates of survey and advisory board appointments. A public hearing on the FY 25 County Budget is scheduled for 10:00 AM.

• Delegation of grievance response duties to the County Attorney's Office
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Advisory board appointments
• Public hearing on FY 25 County Budget

County Commissioner &

The commissioners will conduct public hearings for the proposed solid waste budget and the final FY 2024-2025 county budget. The agenda also includes decisions on a road ordinance for Mill Street in Radersburg and fees for abandoning county roads or streets. A working meeting is scheduled to discuss pretrial sentencing services between Lewis and Clark and Broadwater counties.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 final county budget
• Resolution for fees regarding petitions to abandon county roads or streets
• Road ordinance on Mill Street in Radersburg
• Mosquito Control Program Agreement between JHS, Inc. and Broadwater County
• Public hearing for the proposed solid waste budget

The Board of Commissioners adopted the final operating budget and appropriation authority for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also established fees for road and alley abandonment petitions and approved a mosquito control agreement. A proposed speed limit ordinance for Mill Street received its first reading.

• Adopted 2024 Resolution 14 (Final Operating Budget FY 2024-2025)
• Approved 2024 Resolution 15 (Fees for processing petitions to abandon county roads/streets/alleys)
• Approved Mosquito Control Program Agreement between JHS, Inc. and Three Forks Mosquito District
• Approved claims totaling $4,488.95
• Approved minutes from May 29, June 3, 5, 10, and 24, 2024
• First reading completed for Ordinance 2024 (Mill Street speed limit)

Revised meeting

The Broadwater County Airport Board will meet on June 19, 2024, to review hangar lease requests and discuss fuel pricing. The board will also receive an update regarding the FAA denial of Additive Alternative #2.

• Hangar lease requests for Jeremy Matz and Brian Foster
• Discussion on fuel pricing
• Update on FAA Denial of Additive Alternative #2
• Review of draft Airport Zoning Permit Application
• Decision on Lease Agreement Language

The Board approved updated lease language regarding setbacks and ownership transfers. It also approved two claims for airport maintenance and confirmed that fuel prices will remain unchanged.

• Approved May 15th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claim to Montana Aeronautics for bulbs/lamp (unanimous)
• Approved claim to Townsend Hardware for paint and caulk $37.47 (unanimous)
• Approved lease change: Section 5.1 setback changed from 20 feet to 27 feet (unanimous)
• Approved lease change: Section 13.2.3 requiring lessor permission for buy/sell agreements (unanimous)
• Approved lease change: Section 15 requiring new owners to execute a new lease before possession (unanimous)
• Decided fuel price will stay at $5.75

Mosquito Board - Townsend

The Broadwater County Mosquito Board will conduct elections and review the April 2024 minutes. The meeting also includes a budget report and updates on vehicles and equipment.

• Elections
• Approval of April 2024 minutes
• Budget Report
• Vehicle and Equipment Update
• Three Forks Mosquito Board Round Table

The board held elections for leadership positions and approved minutes from two previous meetings. Board Manager Jessica Bushnell reported on equipment updates and the status of larvicide product deliveries.

• Elected Lindsey Richtmyer as Chair
• Elected Stacy Sommer as Vice-Chair
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2023 and March 19, 2024

Mosquito Board - Three Forks

The Broadwater County Three Forks Mosquito Board is meeting to approve April 2024 minutes and review the budget report. The agenda also includes updates on vehicles and equipment, as well as elections.

• Approval of April 2024 minutes
• Budget report review
• Vehicle and equipment update
• John Semple contract discussion/decision
• Elections

The board elected new leadership and approved the August 15, 2023, minutes. Members approved the John Semple contract with amendments, which will be added to the June 26, 2024, Commission Meeting Agenda.

• Elected Lindsey Richtmyer as Chair
• Elected Debi Randolph as Vice-Chair
• Approved August 15, 2023, minutes
• Approved John Semple contract with amendments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will conduct a vote canvass and hold working meetings regarding various projects and deadlines. The agenda also includes routine reviews of claims, payroll, and the county audit.

• Vote Canvass scheduled for June 17
• Working meeting with County Administrative Officer regarding projects and deadlines
• Working meeting with Deputy County Attorney regarding projects and deadlines
• Review of Certificates of Survey and advisory board appointments
• Review of county audit, budget, and claims

County Commissioner &

The Commissioners will discuss a water usage and grading agreement between Broadwater County and the City of Townsend. The board will also consider a transfer exemption request for the Mostad Family and new fees regarding petitions to abandon county roads or discontinue streets. A public hearing on subdivision regulation amendments is scheduled for June 12.

• Water usage and grading agreement between Broadwater County and the City of Townsend
• Mostad Family Transfer exemption request (Section 5, Township 6 North, Range 2 East)
• Resolution for fees to abandon county roads or discontinue streets/alleys
• Public hearing on proposed Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations amendments
• Post-election audit scheduled for June 12

The Board approved a Water Usage and Grading Agreement with the City of Townsend. Two other items regarding a family transfer exemption and road abandonment fees were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved Water Usage and Grading Agreement between Broadwater County and the City of Townsend effective June 4, 2024, through December 31, 2024
• Tabled Mostad Family Transfer exemption request (T6N, R2E, Section 5)
• Tabled resolution for establishing fees to process petitions to abandon county roads or discontinue streets/alleys

Emergency Meeting

The Broadwater County Board of Health is holding an emergency meeting regarding septic violations. The board will conduct a discussion and decision involving the Community Development and Planning Director and the County Sanitarian.

• Discussion/decision on Connor Knapp septic violations and cease and desist letter

The Board of Health approved an immediate cease-and-desist letter to Rick and Connor Knapp regarding a property on Duck Creek Road. The property was found to be in violation of the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, the Sanitation Act, and county wastewater regulations. The owners must remove the septic system and contact the Planning Office by June 21, 2024.

• Approved immediate cease-and-desist letter to Rick and Connor Knapp for disuse and removal of septic system

County Commissioner &

The County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the preliminary county budget and the solid waste budget and finance strategy. The agenda also includes discussions on fees for abandoning roads and a task order for the public health workforce.

• Public Hearing: Preliminary County Budget presentation
• Public Hearing: Proposed Solid Waste Budget and Finance Strategy
• Resolution for fees to abandon county roads or streets/alleys
• Task Order 25-07-1-01-105-0 for strengthening the public health workforce
• Stites Boundary Relocation COS

The Board approved a three-year audit contract, a lease with the Department of Revenue, and a public health workforce task order. Commissioners also approved the Stites Boundary Relocation and Broadwater Rural Fire District Bylaws. A resolution to establish fees for road and alley abandonment petitions was tabled.

• Approved Task Order 25-07-1-01-105-0 for Strengthening Public Health Workforce
• Approved Broadwater Rural Fire District Bylaws
• Approved Lease #5935 with Department of Revenue for $3,300.00 annually
• Approved Stites Boundary Relocation COS
• Approved claims totaling $21,528.34, $17,807.79, and $10,853.61
• Approved payroll claims of $281,819.59
• Approved 3-year audit contracts with Denning and Downing Associates totaling $110,225.00
• Tabled resolution for $500.00 road and alley abandonment petition fees

Public Hearing and Preliminary County Budget Presentation

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public hearings for the preliminary county budget and a proposed solid waste budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding road abandonment fees, fire district bylaws, and a boundary relocation.

• Preliminary County Budget presentation
• Proposed Solid Waste Budget and Finance Strategy hearing
• Resolution for fees to abandon county roads or discontinue streets/alleys
• Task order for strengthening the public health workforce
• Broadwater Rural Fire District Bylaws discussion

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing to review the FY 2024-2025 Preliminary County Budget. Presentations were provided by County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki and various county elected officials and departments. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commission is holding a public hearing to consider proposed changes to county subdivision rules that guide how land can be divided and developed. Commissioners will also review petitions to discontinue portions of North Street, Hope Street, and alleys, which would shift road maintenance responsibilities away from the county while reserving 20-foot utility easements. Additional items cover agreements with the Montana Department of Transportation for milled materials, an airport lease, a floodplain permit for Toston Dam maintenance, and a state public health contract task order. A separate hearing on the preliminary annual county budget is scheduled for June 3.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations
• Petition by Nowlin, Norcross, Heinemann, and 31 Investments, LLC to abandon portions of North St., Hope St., and alleys (county retains 20-foot utility easements)
• Agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for salvaged milled materials
• Broadwater County Airport Lease Agreement
• Floodplain Development Permit for Toston Dam annual maintenance

The Board approved a petition to abandon specific roads and alleys in Springville while reserving utility easements. They also approved agreements with MDT for milled materials, a DNRC floodplain permit for Toston Dam, and a public health immunization task order.

• Approved Petition to Abandon Roads and Alleys for Nowlin, Norcross, Heinemann, and 31 Investments, LLC
• Approved Agreement with MDT for the Use of Salvaged Milled Materials
• Approved Floodplain Development Permit No. 24-FP-2 for Toston Dam (MT DNRC)
• Approved Public Health immunization task order (Master Contract Hhs-Phsd-00000506)
• Tabled Broadwater County Airport Lease Agreement
• Approved May 22, 2024, Minutes
• Approved claims in the amount of $4,324.45
• Approved claims in the amount of $68,736.26

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board meets to review operational updates for the 2024 county fair, discuss budget allocations, and decide on installing a donated bulletin sign at the Townsend fairgrounds. These items affect local event scheduling, vendor coordination, and community facility improvements. Most agenda items cover routine reports from fair committees rather than final votes.

• Budget review for 2024 fair operations
• Discussion of concert logistics, entertainment updates, and fair book revisions
• Overview of current sponsors and ordering new signage
• Decision on location and finishing materials for a bulletin sign board donated by 4-H Woodworking
• Update on Fair Board members whose terms expire December 31, 2024

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and potentially decide on two petitions to discontinue portions of local streets in Springville, reserving 20-foot county utility easements. The agenda also covers appointment decisions for federal election judges, polling places, and the Fire Board, alongside updates on the Old Town Bridge project and a state public health master contract. These items affect local property boundaries, voting logistics, infrastructure maintenance, and community health services.

• Petition to abandon 7th Street (College St. to Springville Ln.) in Springville; county reserves 20-foot utility easements
• Petition to abandon portions of North St., Hope St., and alleys near Nowlin, Norcross, Heinemann, and 31 Investments, LLC; county reserves 20-foot utility easements
• FY25 DUI Task Force plan, budget, meeting calendar, and member list for Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson Counties
• Master Contract Hhs-Phsd-00000506 (Task Order 25-07-4-31-103-0) between the State of Montana and Broadwater County Public Health
• Broadwater County Rodeo Association lease agreement review

The Board of Commissioners approved several administrative appointments for the Fire Board, Board of Health, and election committees. They also approved the abandonment of 7th Street in Springville and the Dykema Boundary Location. Financial claims and payroll totaling $445,370.01 were approved.

• Approved abandonment of 7th Street from College St. to Springville Ln. (with 20’ utility easements)
• Approved Broadwater County DUI Task Force FY25 Plan, Budget, Mtg Calendar, and Member List
• Appointed Jackie Smith and Todd Kitto to the Fire Board for 3-year terms
• Approved 2024 Federal Election Judge and Polling Place Appointments
• Appointed Darrel Folkvord, Debi Randolph, and Lindsey Richtmyer to the 2024 Federal Election Post-Election Audit Committee
• Approved Tiffany Jayne as a member of Broadwater County Board of Health
• Approved the Dykema Boundary Location
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $445,370.01

Board of Health

The Broadwater County Board of Health will review operational updates from its Environmental Health and Public Health departments. Members will also discuss an application for an open board seat submitted by Tiffany Jayne and consider setting the next meeting date for July 15. These items cover public health staffing and department operations that manage local sanitation and disease prevention standards for residents.

• Environmental Health Department update from Sanitarian Megan Bullock
• Public Health Department update and discussion on a back-up emergency sanitarian
• Review of a board vacancy application from Tiffany Jayne, Billings Clinic Director of Nursing
• Scheduling the next scheduled meeting for July 15 at 2:00 p.m.

The Board recommended Tiffany Jayne for an open board position. The board tabled the minutes from the January 29, 2024 meeting. Updates were provided on environmental health activities and public health emergency planning.

• Recommended Tiffany Jayne for open Board of Health position (Passed)
• Tabled minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners agenda for May 15, 2024, states there is no commission meeting this week. The document contains only standard procedural and consent agenda items scheduled for routine review or signature at a future date. Working meetings with county staff regarding projects and deadlines were held on May 13 and 14 instead.

• Certificate of Survey review
• On-going advisory board appointments
• Claims, payroll, and minutes approval
• County Audit / Budget review

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will discuss financial reports and hangar placement plans from Robert Peccia and Associates. It will decide on lease agreement language, tenant requests including a priority list for hangar leases, and fuel pricing. These actions determine available airport space, contract terms for operators like Brian Foster, and costs for airport users.

• Discussion and approval of meeting minutes and financial report/claims
• Update on FBO location and hangar size/placement by Robert Peccia and Associates
• Review and decision on lease agreement language for airport tenants
• Evaluation of hangar lease requests, including Brian Foster’s application and a priority list
• Discussion and decision on tenant lease agreements and fuel pricing

The Board approved a revised lease agreement removing City references and adopted a month-to-month tenancy agreement for hangar sales. The Board also decided to maintain the current Fuel Master system and approved pending financial claims.

• Approved April 17th minutes as read
• Decided to stay with Fuel Master and service existing unit
• Approved submitted claims, including $3,900 and $104,920 for RPA Townsend Airport Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved revised lease agreement removing City references
• Adopted month-to-month tenancy agreement written by Deputy County Attorney (2-1)
• Decided to keep fuel price at $5.75

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will meet to review the annual fair budget and discuss preparations for the 2024 county fair. Members will receive updates on concert logistics, entertainment bookings, sponsor recognition, and facility rentals. The agenda also notes that three board members' terms expire on December 31, 2024.

• Annual budget review for fair operations
• Updates on 2024 concert logistics and entertainment bookings
• Overview of current sponsors and signage orders
• Discussion of facility rental updates
• Notice that board members Val Hornsveld, Karen Noyes, and Tayla Snapp have terms expiring December 31, 2024

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and vote on several property and infrastructure items at their May 8 meeting. Key topics include a petition to abandon a section of county road in Springville, which would change local access and maintenance responsibilities, an update to local subdivision regulations affecting new development, and a five-year capital improvement plan for the airport that outlines future funding priorities. The agenda also covers surplus property sales, a lease renewal with the county fair association, and a memorandum of understanding with MDT to remove the Toston Bridge. Routine administrative matters like payroll, audits, and board appointments will be processed through the consent agenda.

• Petition by Amundson, Wilbur, and Galinec to abandon County Road, 7th Street from College St. to Springville Ln., in Springville (county retains utility easements)
• Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations Update
• Airport 5-year Capital Improvement Plan discussion/decision
• Memorandum of Understanding with MDT for removal of the Toston Bridge
• Lease renewal discussion with Broadwater County Fair and Rodeo Association Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved a 5-year capital improvement plan for the airport and a construction agreement with the MDT to remove the Toston Bridge. They also authorized the sale of surplus personal property and approved a lease renewal for the County Fair and Rodeo Association.

• Approved Broadwater County Fair and Rodeo Association Lease Renewal
• Adopted resolution declaring tangible personal property as surplus for public auction
• Approved 2024 Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation
• Approved Broadwater County Airport 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved petition to abandon 7th Street between Block 45 and 46 in Springville with 20-foot utility easement
• Approved Construction Project Agreement with MDT for removal of the Toston Bridge
• Approved May 1, 2024, Minutes
• Approved claims totaling $340,339.67 (including payroll)

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and vote on several infrastructure, regulatory, and administrative matters during their May 8 meeting. Key agenda items include a petition to abandon a section of County Road in Springville, an agreement with MDT to remove the Toston Bridge, and proposed updates to county subdivision regulations. The session also covers lease renewals, surplus property sales, airport planning, and routine approvals through the consent agenda.

• Petition to abandon County Road, 7th Street from College St. to Springville Ln., in Springville
• Memorandum of Understanding with MDT for removal of the Toston Bridge
• Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations Update
• Lease renewal discussion with Broadwater County Fair and Rodeo Association Inc.
• Declaration of surplus property for sale at public auction under 7-8-2211 MCA

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding a working meeting to review administrative duties and several planning items. On May 8, the board will discuss renewing a fair association lease, declaring surplus property for public auction, and reviewing an airport capital improvement plan. Commissioners will also consider abandoning a section of county road in Springville, finalizing a bridge removal agreement with MDT, and updating local subdivision regulations. These zoning and infrastructure decisions will directly affect property boundaries, development standards, and local transportation routes for residents in the affected areas.

• Lease renewal with Broadwater County Fair and Rodeo Association Inc.
• Declaration of surplus property for sale at public auction (7-8-2211 MCA)
• Airport 5-year Capital Improvement Plan review
• Petition to abandon County Road, 7th Street from College St. to Springville Ln., in Springville
• Memorandum of Understanding with MDT for removal of the Toston Bridge

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several items during their May 1 meeting. Key topics include updates to the county growth policy that guide local land use, a proposed boundary relocation for a property in Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 3 East, and options for a website design contract with Revize. The agenda also lists a $143,488.00 federal grant application for airport improvements and appointments to the Rural Fire District Board of Trustees.

• Discussion/decision on Broadwater County Growth Policy Addendum
• Review of Kinzler Boundary Relocation at Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 3 East
• Vote on Revize Website Design Contract and payment plan options
• Consideration for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant for Broadwater County Airport ($143,488.00)
• Appointments to the Rural Fire District Board of Trustees

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Broadwater County Growth Policy Addendum and approved a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant for the county airport. The board also approved a website design contract and a boundary relocation. Financial claims and payroll were approved as presented.

• Adopted Broadwater County Growth Policy Addendum
• Approved Kinzler Boundary Relocation Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 3 East
• Approved Revize Website Design contract for $22,500.00 over 5 years
• Approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant for Broadwater County Airport ($143,488.00) and Task Order number 10 ($14,820.00)
• Approved April 24, 2024, Minutes
• Approved claims in the amount of $976.33
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $10,315.68
• Approved claims in the amount of $22,731.42

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are scheduled to discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure, land boundary, and contract items during their April 24 meeting. Key topics include a bid award for airport reconstruction work, an intergovernmental funding agreement with Gallatin County for the Old Town Bridge West, and a boundary line adjustment for private landowners in Section 26. The agenda does not list specific dollar amounts for these contracts or awards. These items affect local transportation infrastructure, county service contracts, and property boundaries within Broadwater County.

• Kinzler Boundary Relocation (Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 3 East)
• Task orders and bid award for the Broadwater County Airport Reconstruction Project
• Renewal of DEQ Contract No. 224006
• TextMyGov contract and implementation timeline
• MOU with Gallatin County for Old Town Bridge West reconstruction funding

The Board approved a $4,027,844.64 bid for the Broadwater County Airport Reconstruction project and related task orders. They also authorized agreements for bridge reconstruction funding and fiber installation storage. A boundary relocation request was deferred to the May 1 meeting.

• Approved $4,027,844.64 bid for Airport Reconstruction from Bullock Contracting, LLC
• Approved $600,920.00 for Airport Reconstruction project task orders
• Approved MOU with Gallatin County for Old Town Bridge West reconstruction funding
• Approved MOU with Montana Internet Corporation for fiber installation materials storage
• Approved TextMyGov contract ($6,000 first year, $4,000 annually for three years)
• Approved renewal of DEQ Contract No. 224006
• Approved claims totaling $108,630.04
• Tabled Kinzler Boundary Relocation for review on May 1, 2024

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure and administrative matters during this working meeting. Key items include awarding bids for the airport reconstruction project, renewing a state environmental contract, and reviewing funding agreements for bridge repairs and fiber optic storage. These decisions affect local property boundaries, county service contracts, and public infrastructure maintenance.

• Discussion on Kinzler Boundary Relocation at Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 3 East
• Task orders and bid award for the Broadwater County Airport Reconstruction Project
• Renewal of DEQ Contract No. 224006
• Memorandum of Understanding with Gallatin County for Old Town Bridge West reconstruction funding
• Agreement with Montana Internet Corporation to store materials during a fiber installation project

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are reviewing a draft addendum to the county’s 2020 Growth Policy. The document proposes updated land use designations, infrastructure goals, and community values to guide future development across north and south sub-areas. If adopted, these guidelines will shape zoning decisions, public service planning, and how residential or agricultural projects are evaluated.

• Draft 2024 Growth Policy Addendum updating land use and infrastructure guidelines
• Proposed land use designations including Open Space, Working Lands, Rural Residential, and Commercial/Town Center
• Community outreach process detailing three northern and four southern public meetings plus a survey
• Implementation strategies for roads, water/sewer systems, broadband access, and emergency services

The Board approved an amended Findings of Fact and Order for the Albe Minor Subdivision and a public health community assessment task order. They also approved payroll and general claims. An interlocal agreement regarding the community library was tabled.

• Approved Task Order 24-07-1-01-117-0 for Broadwater County Community Health Assessment
• Approved Amended Findings of Fact and Order for Albe Minor Subdivision
• Approved claims in the amount of $12,853.50
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $278,367.47
• Approved April 10, 2024, Minutes
• Tabled Townsend School District # 1 and Broadwater County Community Library Interlocal Agreement
• No action taken on request for cancellation of delinquent property taxes for mobile home property

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will meet on April 17, 2024, at the Flynn Building in Townsend to review financial claims and approve meeting minutes. The board will also consider a construction contract recommendation for major airport rehabilitation from Robert Peccia and Associates, decide on hangar construction guidelines and lease requests, and set fuel pricing. These decisions affect airport facility maintenance, operational costs, and aviation services available to local residents.

• Major Rehabilitation / Construction Project – Construction Contract Recommendation of Award (Robert Peccia and Associates)
• Hangar Construction Document/Propane guidelines
• Hangar Lease Request(s) and Priority List review
• Fuel Pricing discussion and decision
• Minutes, Financial Report, and Claims approval

The board recommended awarding the Townsend resurfacing project to Bullock Contracting, including the base bid and two additive alternates. The board also updated hangar construction documents regarding propane tanks and adjusted fuel pricing.

• Approved March 20th minutes
• Approved claims for Rocky Mountain Supply, True Value, MT 43 News, and fire extinguisher services
• Recommended award to Bullock Contracting for resurfacing project including Base Bid and Additive Alternates 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Approved adding propane tank size restriction and burial requirement to Construction Document
• Added Jan Smith to the hangar priority list
• Changed fuel price from $5.35 to $5.25

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to discuss planning updates, tax adjustments, and intergovernmental agreements. They will hold a public hearing on an addendum to the county’s growth policy and review proposed changes to the Albe Minor Subdivision. Commissioners will also consider a library-school district agreement, a state health services contract renewal, mobile home property tax cancellations, and solid waste fee reconciliations. These items may affect local land use rules, community services, property taxes, and waste management costs for residents.

• Public hearing on Broadwater County Growth Policy Addendum
• Discussion of Albe Minor Subdivision amendment (Section 3, Township 7 North, Range 1 East)
• Review of interlocal agreement between Townsend School District #1 and Broadwater County Community Library
• State Department of Public Health and Human Services contract renewal (Master Contract HHS-PHSD-00000524, effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2026)
• Solid Waste Advisory Board recommendation for solid waste assessment reconciliation

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding working meetings April 15–17 to review county projects and administrative business. On April 17, the body will hold a public hearing on a growth policy addendum and discuss or decide on several items, including an interlocal agreement, tax cancellations, subdivision amendments, and waste fee adjustments. Routine operational matters like payroll, audits, and advisory appointments are grouped in the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on the Broadwater County Growth Policy Addendum
• Discussion or decision on an interlocal agreement between Townsend School District #1 and the Broadwater County Community Library
• Review of a state Department of Public Health and Human Services master contract task order (HHS-PHSD-00000524) effective through June 30, 2026
• Discussion or decision on cancelling delinquent property taxes for mobile home properties
• Amendment to findings of fact and order for the Albe Minor Subdivision (Section 3, Township 7 North, Range 1 East)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are scheduled to discuss and potentially act on several items during their April 10 meeting at the Flynn Building in Townsend. Key topics include a proposed asset transfer for a Search and Rescue van, reviews of three subdivision projects that determine local land use approvals, updates to airport governance rules, and a project scope review for a Connors Field restroom facility.

• Sale of Search and Rescue van to Townsend School District #1 for $5500
• Review of amended traffic impact study for MT Crossroads Minor Subdivision (Section 15, Township 2 North)
• Amendment to findings for Albe Minor Subdivision (Section 3, Township 7 North)
• Discussion on Brady BLR #2 storage units project (Section 34, Township 3 North)
• Scope of work and timeline review for Connors Field vault toilet installation

The Board approved the sale of a Search and Rescue van and updated the Broadwater County Airport By-Laws. They accepted an amended Traffic Impact Study and addendum for the Montana Crossroads Minor Subdivision and approved the Brady BLR #2 Staff Report with conditions. An amendment for the Albe Minor Subdivision was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved sale of Search and Rescue Van to School District #1 for $5,500.00
• Approved Broadwater County Airport By-Laws
• Accepted amended Traffic Impact Study for Montana Crossroads Minor Subdivision
• Accepted Addendum to Montana Crossroads Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order Report
• Approved Brady BLR #2 Staff Report with conditions
• Approved April 3, 2024, Minutes
• Approved claims totaling $37,307.41, $56,026.38, and $31,496.00
• Approved payroll claims totaling $502.50, $1,238.28, and $262,304.97

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding a working meeting to discuss airport bylaws, two minor subdivision amendments, and a storage unit proposal. They will also review the Connors Field vault toilet project timeline and consider selling a search-and-rescue van for $5, 000. Routine administrative matters, including payroll, board appointments, and grant correspondence, are grouped on the consent agenda.

• Sell Search and Rescue Van to Townsend School District #1 for $5, 000
• Discussion of Airport By-Laws
• MT Crossroads Minor Subdivision (Section 15, Township 2 North, Range 1 East) traffic impact study amendment
• Connors Field Vault Toilet Installation Project scope and timeline review
• Albe Minor Subdivision (Section 3, Township 7 North, Range 1 East) findings of fact amendment

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss operational matters that affect local costs and services. The agenda includes opening bids for the county airport rehabilitation project, updating subdivision application procedures with a fee increase to $400.00, and reviewing recommended insurance premium increases. Other items cover equipment purchases for the noxious weed department, park improvements at Holloway Park and the skate park, and administrative updates regarding fair board bylaws and emergency service agreements.

• Opening bids for the Broadwater County Airport Rehabilitation & Construction Project
• Subdivision exemption application fee increase to $400.00 and updated claim procedures
• Insurance Review Committee recommendations for insurance premium increases
• Purchase of noxious weed equipment and a vehicle up to $37,500
• $2,000 Parks and Recreation donation to STOKE for skate park improvements

The Board of Commissioners approved updated Family Transfer and Subdivision Exemption Claim procedures. They also authorized several equipment purchases for noxious weed control and approved a donation for the skate park.

• Terminated Disaster and Emergency Services Interlocal Agreement with Townsend School District No. 1
• Approved Fair Board By-Laws
• Approved approximately 2% insurance premium increase
• Approved $13,948.75 purchase of Utility Ranger and weed control supplies
• Approved $31,504.24 purchase of 2019 Chevy Colorado for Noxious Weed Department
• Approved $1,292.55 payment to Lite Electric for Holloway Park Gazebo Project
• Approved $2,000 donation to STOKE for skate park sod, bricks, and sprinklers
• Approved Family Transfer and Subdivision Exemption Claim procedures and $400 fee increase

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding an unrecorded working meeting to discuss operational and financial items up for potential action. Key topics include opening bids for the airport rehabilitation project, reviewing insurance premium increases, adjusting subdivision exemption fees to $400.00, and approving payments for local park improvements. These discussions will determine county spending on infrastructure, property transfer procedures, and emergency service agreements.

• Opening bids for the Broadwater County Airport Rehabilitation & Construction Project
• Insurance Review Committee recommendations on premium increases
• Subdivision exemption application fee increased to $400.00
• Vehicle purchase up to $37,500 and equipment totaling $13,948.75 for the Noxious Weed Department
• $1,292.55 payment for Holloway Park Gazebo work and $2,000 donation to STOKE for skate park improvements

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding a working meeting to review operational and financial items that affect local services and property transactions. They will discuss opening bids for the airport rehabilitation project, consider recommendations for insurance premium increases, and evaluate proposed changes to subdivision exemption fees. These decisions will determine county infrastructure spending, property transaction costs, and service funding levels.

• Opening bids for the Broadwater County Airport Rehabilitation & Construction Project
• Insurance Review Committee recommendations for insurance premium increase
• Updated Subdivision Exemption Claim Application fee increase to $400.00
• Purchase of OEQ A1 Utility Ranger 60 Gallon Tank, Vectobac WDG (25 LB Canister), VLX Vectolex WDG (25 LB Canister); $13, 948.75
• $2000.00 Donation to STOKE from the Parks and Recreation Account for skate park improvements

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding working meetings to discuss project deadlines with staff, a groundwater investigation program nomination package with Great West Engineering, and legal matters with the deputy county attorney. The agenda also lists administrative reviews covering surveys, advisory board appointments, payroll, budget audits, grants, and correspondence. These items are primarily for internal discussion and consent rather than public action or formal votes.

• Groundwater Investigation Program nomination package review with Great West Engineering
• Certificate of Survey review
• Ongoing advisory board appointments
• Claims, payroll, minutes, audit, budget, grants, and correspondence review

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding working meetings with staff and consultants to discuss projects and deadlines. The agenda also lists a consent agenda for routine county business, including payroll, audits, grants, and board appointments. No major policy votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Ongoing advisory board appointments
• Claims, payroll, and minutes approval
• County audit and budget review
• Working meetings with Great West Engineering and Deputy County Attorney Kay Minor

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding working sessions on March 25–26, 2024, to review administrative items and discuss project deadlines with staff and contractors. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, featuring a consent list for standard claims, payroll, audit updates, grant correspondence, and advisory board appointments. These reviews maintain daily county operations, while the engineering discussion addresses a state groundwater investigation program nomination package.

• Working meeting with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki on project deadlines
• Working meeting with Great West Engineering to discuss a Groundwater Investigation Program nomination package for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
• Consent agenda review of claims, payroll, minutes, county audit, budget, ongoing grants, and correspondence
• Consent agenda item: Certificate of Survey review

County Compensation Board

The Compensation Board will hold an open discussion regarding the salary schedule for specific county officers. The board is also tasked with making a recommendation on this salary schedule.

• Discussion of salary schedule for certain county officers
• Recommendation of salary schedule by the Compensation Board

County Commissioner &

The provided text consists of procedural guidelines for evaluating family transfer exemption claims. It outlines how the County Commission and Planning Department review land division applications to prevent evasion of subdivision regulations.

• Procedures for evaluating family transfer exemption claims

The Board approved several financial actions, including a $100,000 transfer between trust accounts and a grant to the Historical Society. They also approved a $3,800 airport contract and updated the Parks and Recreation Board By-Laws. General claims and payroll totaling over $362,000 were approved.

• Approved $100,000 transfer from Premier Trust Account to County Trust Board Account
• Approved $8,400 Trust Board Grant Award to Broadwater County Historical Society
• Approved $3,800 Phase II IFE Contract with KLJ for Broadwater County Airport
• Approved Broadwater County-Parks and Recreation Board By-Laws with specific edits
• Approved Area IV Agency on Aging Contractor Assessment Tool
• Approved 8U8 Broadwater County Airport Improvement AIP application and FAA certificates
• Approved claims totaling $84,568.54 and $22,997.49
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $254,992.27

Airport Board

The Airport Board will review updates regarding airport improvements and the FAA Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on by-law changes, hangar lease requests, and fuel pricing.

• Airport property transfer resolution from the City of Townsend to Broadwater County
• Proposed upcoming by-law changes
• Airport improvement updates including fee estimates and bidding
• Hangar lease requests and priority list
• Fuel pricing decisions

The board approved a resolution to transfer the airport from the city to the county and adopted revised bylaws. Members also established a new policy requiring buried propane tanks and decided to maintain the current Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved Airport Transfer Resolution from the city to the county (Unanimous)
• Adopted revised 2024 Broadwater County Airport Board bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved policy requiring propane tanks to be buried, provided they fit taxiway and fire code guidelines (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to leave the Capital Improvement Plan update as is (Unanimous)
• Approved February 21 minutes (Unanimous)

Working Meeting

The Commissioners have scheduled working meetings to discuss county projects and deadlines. The agenda also includes decisions regarding subdivision application fees, trust fund transfers, and airport improvement applications.

• Subdivision application fee increase to $400.00
• Transfer of $100,000 from Premier Trust Account to County Trust Board Account
• Grant award of $8,400 to Broadwater County Historical Society
• Approval of Broadwater County Parks and Recreation By-Law
• Rolling Glen Ranch Estates Preliminary Plat request

Mosquito Board - Townsend

The Broadwater County Mosquito Board will hear a presentation regarding wide area larviciding applications for the Townsend Mosquito District. The board will also discuss or decide on a WAL equipment purchase.

• Presentation on wide area larviciding and applications for Townsend Mosquito District
• Discussion/decision on WAL equipment purchase

The board reviewed a presentation from Valent BioSciences Corporation regarding a new mosquito larvae program. The board voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners purchase a 60-gallon utility tank and specific chemicals to reduce adulticiding costs. The board also scheduled its next regular meeting for May 21.

• Recommended purchase of Ranger 60-gallon tank and two containers each of Vectobac WDG and Vectolex WDG for up to $14,000 to the Board of Commissioners (Carried)

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold working meetings on March 18 and 19 regarding various projects and deadlines. On March 20, the Commission will meet to discuss subdivision application fees, airport improvements, and trust board financial transfers. The agenda also includes a presentation on local hike-bike trails.

• Subdivision Exemption Claim Application fee increase to $400.00
• Transfer of $100,000 from the Premier Trust Account to the County Trust Board Account
• Grant award of $8,400 to the Broadwater County Historical Society
• Rolling Glen Ranch Estates Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat request
• Airport Improvement AIP application for federal assistance and FAA certificates

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to non-household solid waste fees. The agenda also includes discussions on the transfer of ownership interests in the Townsend City-County Airport and subdivision plat changes. Additionally, the board will review immunization service task orders and community tourism grant applications.

• Public hearing on proposed non-household solid waste fee changes
• Resolution regarding transfer of ownership interests in Townsend City-County Airport
• Material change discussion for MT Crossroads Minor Subdivision preliminary plat
• Task order amendment for immunization services
• Operation agreement for Broadwater County Boat Docks at Canyon Ferry Reservoir

The Board approved the transfer of the Townsend City-County Airport strip property to the county. Other actions included establishing new non-household solid waste fees and approving several public health and engineering contracts.

• Approved Resolution 2024-10 establishing non-household solid waste fees
• Appointed Todd Kitto (3-year), Gord Pierce (2-year), and Wes Munns (1-year) to Noxious Weed Board
• Approved revised Noxious Weed By-laws changing meeting date to the 3rd Tuesday
• Approved $41,571.00 Task Order for immunization services
• Approved Canyon Ferry Airport CPI Hangar Lease adjustment to $0.12 per square foot
• Approved Resolution 2024-11 to waive 6-month notice for Townsend City-County Airport
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 accepting transfer of Townsend City-County Airport strip property
• Approved $5,500.00 Great West Task Order #10 for groundwater investigation

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss departmental projects, deadlines, and various agreements. Key items include proposed changes to non-household solid waste fees and the transfer of Townsend City-County Airport ownership interests. The agenda also includes discussions on public health contracts and subdivision plat changes.

• Proposed changes to non-household solid waste fees
• Transfer of Townsend City-County Airport ownership from the City of Townsend
• MT Crossroads Minor Subdivision preliminary plat material change
• Community Tourism Grant Program application
• Operation agreement for Broadwater County Boat Docks at Canyon Ferry Reservoir

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss various county projects and administrative updates. The agenda includes a public hearing on non-household solid waste fee changes and decisions regarding airport ownership transfers. The commission will also review subdivision plat changes and interlocal agreements.

• Public hearing on proposed non-household solid waste fee changes
• Resolution for Broadwater County to accept transfer of Townsend City-County Airport ownership
• Discussion regarding a material change to the MT Crossroads Minor Subdivision preliminary plat
• Decision on Canyon Ferry Airport CPI Hangar Lease Adjustment

County Commissioner &

The Board approved a procurement contract for the Old Town Bridge and agreed to proceed with the Montana Department of Transportation for the removal of the Toston Bridge. Several family transfer exemption requests and a plat extension were denied. The Board also approved three sets of claims totaling $171,398.70.

• Approved $329,904.00 Rinker Materials Old Town Bridge Procurement Contract
• Approved Resolution 2024-9 for Annual Temporary Limitations of Traffic on Designated Roads
• Approved draft Agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for Removal of Toston Bridge
• Denied Wood Family Transfer Exemption Request
• Denied Cookson Family Transfer request within Lazy HM Estates Tract 5 & 6
• Denied Rolling Glen Ranch Estates extension for Preliminary Plat
• Approved Jeff Langlinais and Peter Reiss for 3-year terms on the Compensation Board
• Approved claims totaling $112,551.63, $46,221.80, and $12,625.27

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet on March 6, 2024, to consider several infrastructure and land use items. The agenda includes a procurement contract for the Old Town Bridge and an agreement regarding the removal of the Toston Bridge. The board will also review various property transfer requests and subdivision amendments.

• Rinker Materials Old Town Bridge procurement contract
• Agreement with Montana DOT for the removal of the Toston Bridge
• Resolution for annual temporary traffic limitations on designated roads
• Mark Wood family transfer exemption request
• Amended plats for Darlinton and Rahn minor subdivisions

The Board approved a procurement contract for the Old Town Bridge and agreed to proceed with the removal of the Toston Bridge. Several family transfer exemption requests and a plat extension were denied. The Board also approved three sets of claims totaling $171,398.70.

• Approved $329,904.00 Rinker Materials Old Town Bridge Procurement Contract
• Approved Resolution 2024-9 for Annual Temporary Limitations of Traffic on Designated Roads
• Approved proceeding with MDT draft Agreement for the Removal of the Toston Bridge
• Denied Wood Family Transfer Exemption Request
• Denied Cookson Family Transfer request within Lazy HM Estates Tract 5 & 6
• Denied Rolling Glen Ranch Estates Preliminary Plat extension request
• Approved Jeff Langlinais and Peter Reiss to 3-year terms on the Compensation Board
• Approved claims totaling $112,551.63, $46,221.80, and $12,625.27

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, including bridge procurement and road traffic regulations. The agenda also includes reviews of land transfer requests and subdivision plats.

• Rinker Materials Old Town Bridge Procurement Contract
• Agreement with MDOT for the removal of the Toston Bridge
• Resolution for Annual Temporary Limitations of Traffic on Designated Roads
• Mark Wood Family Transfer Exemption Request
• Rolling Glen Ranch Estates preliminary plat extension request

The Board of Commissioners closed the open meeting to conduct a closed-door session regarding litigation strategy. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to close the open meeting for litigation strategy purposes

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will review several land use requests, including transfer exemptions and boundary relocations. The agenda also includes a procurement contract for the Old Town Bridge and an agreement with MDOT regarding the Toston Bridge removal.

• Rinker Materials Old Town Bridge Procurement Contract
• Resolution for Annual Temporary Limitations of Traffic on Designated Roads
• Mark Wood Family Transfer Exemption Request
• Dykema Boundary Relocation (Darlinton and Rahn Minor Subdivisions)
• Agreement with MDOT for the removal of the Toston Bridge

Broadband Advisory Board

The Board will consider changing meeting frequency and updating by-laws. Discussion is also scheduled regarding funding programs, potential partner companies, and a feasibility study with Great West Engineering.

• Proposed change to meeting frequency
• Updates to Board by-laws and meeting schedules
• Discussion of funding programs and potential partner companies
• Feasibility study with Great West Engineering

Fair Board

The board will discuss entertainment ideas for the 2024 Fair and review the budget. Members will also address bylaws updates following recent Commission revisions.

• Review of 2024 Fair concert and entertainment ideas
• Update on sponsor letter distribution by mid-March
• Inquiry update regarding drain field fence supply donations
• Bylaws update following Commission revisions
• Approval of January 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider a resolution for an election regarding a local government review. The agenda also includes discussions on subdivision amendments, grants, and county contracts.

• Resolution calling for an election on conducting a local government review
• Material amendment to the Bridger Brewing East Major Subdivision preliminary plat
• Acceptance of MT Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division Reconstruction Grant
• Floodplain Development Permit #24-FP-1 for Droulliard Island Access Road
• Contract with Gravel Bar Consulting, LLC for Megan Bullock, Sanitarian

Airport Board

The Board will review financial reports and discuss several airport infrastructure projects. Agenda items include a reconstruction grant, zoning regulations for a water tank, and a property transfer resolution. The meeting also includes discussions on hangar leases and fuel pricing.

• Resolution for airport property transfer from the City of Townsend to Broadwater County
• Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Reconstruction Grant decision
• Airport zoning regulations and permit application for a city water tank
• Annual Consumer Price Index review for 8U9 Canyon Ferry hangar leases
• Discussion regarding proposed by-law changes and fuel pricing

The board approved a grant for apron and taxi lane expansion and increased hangar lease rates at Canyon Ferry Airport. Members also discussed a proposed city water tank and a property transfer resolution from the city to Broadwater County.

• Approved January 11th minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims for Syn-tech, Rocky Mountain Supply, Aubra Lewis, True Value, and Montana Aeronautics Division (unanimous)
• Accepted $617,000 Montana Aeronautics grant (unanimous)
• Increased Canyon Ferry Airport square footage cost to $0.12 per square foot (unanimous)
• Recommended KU as consultant for independent fee assessment

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a working meeting on February 15, 2024, to review website vendor proposals and discuss services with TextMyGov. On February 14, they will take public comment and make decisions on an airport hangar lease rate increase, by-laws for county boards, and preliminary/final plat approvals for two minor subdivisions. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as claims, payroll, and audit.

• Discussion/Decision: Airport Hangar Lease Rate Increase
• Discussion/Decision: By-Laws Approval for Museum Board and Solid Waste Board
• Discussion/Decision: Albe Minor Subdivision (Section 3, T7N, R1E) - Preliminary Plat Approval
• Discussion/Decision: Greeneway Subsequent Minor Subdivision (Sections 29&30, T3N, R1E) - Final Plat Approval
• Working Meeting: Review website vendor proposals and TextMyGov services

County Commissioner &

The Board approved the final plat for the Greeneway Subsequent Minor Subdivision and the preliminary plat for the Albe Minor Subdivision. Commissioners also approved a 4.3% increase for airport hangar lease rates and authorized over $104,000 in claims.

• Approved 4.3% Airport Hangar Lease Rate increase
• Approved Broadwater County Historical Society and Board of Directors Museum Bylaws
• Accepted Ross Johnson’s resignation from Museum Board
• Approved 3-year reappointment of Mike Millay, Sharon Ragen, and Vic Sample to Museum Board
• Rejected Condition #4 on the Addendum to the Albe Minor Subdivision Findings of Fact and Order
• Approved preliminary plat for Albe Minor Subdivision
• Approved Greeneway Subsequent Minor Subdivision final plat
• Approved claims totaling $4,258.93, $61,440.28, and $38,949.03

County Commissioner &

The Commission will meet on February 7, 2024, to consider several agreements and board appointments. Discussion items include a vehicle replacement order for the Sheriff's office and a lease agreement for Many Rivers Whole Health.

• Sheriff Vehicle Replacement Order
• Many Rivers Whole Health Lease Agreement and Business Contract
• Telecom Assessment Interlocal Agreement with TIPS
• By-Laws/Appointment Approvals for Mental Health LAC, Fair, and Parks & Rec Boards
• Broadwater County Service Agreement for 4H Livestock Pavilion/Green Source Electric

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, including a vehicle replacement for the Sheriff's Office and a service agreement for the 4H Livestock Pavilion. The board also appointed new members to the Parks and Recreation Board and approved multiple sets of claims and payroll.

• Approved vehicle replacement for Sheriff's Office up to $73,000.00
• Approved Telecom Assessment Interlocal Agreement with TIPS Region 8 Education Service Center
• Approved one-year lease and business contract with Many Rivers Whole Health for $300.00 per month
• Accepted Israel Schwope's resignation from Parks and Recreation Board
• Appointed Michael Ryan, Bill Duty, and Dirk Guard to the Parks and Recreation Board
• Approved 4H Livestock Pavilion service agreement with Green Source Electric for $12,642.00
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $744,445.40 across eight separate motions
• Tabled Mental Health Local Advisory Council By-Laws for further review

Working Meeting

The Commission will meet to discuss several service agreements, lease agreements, and interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes discussions regarding vehicle replacements and board appointments.

• Sheriff Nick Rauser: Vehicle Replacement Order
• Public Health Director Ruby Taylor: Many Rivers Whole Health Lease Agreement and Business Contract
• Telecom Assessment Interlocal Agreement with TIPS (Interlocal Purchasing System)
• By-Laws/Appointment Approvals for Mental Health LAC Board, Fair Board, and City/County Parks & Rec Board
• Broadwater County Service Agreement: 4H Livestock Pavilion/Green Source Electric

Working Meeting

This is a working meeting to discuss various administrative items. The agenda includes reviews of certificates of survey, advisory board appointments, and county audits.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Ongoing advisory board appointments
• County Audit / Budget review
• Review of ongoing grants
• Discussion regarding projects and deadlines with Deputy County Attorney Kay Minor

Broadband Advisory Board

The Broadband Advisory Board will meet to elect annual officers, review board by-laws, and discuss the BEAD challenge process and future funding plans. The meeting also includes a scheduled discussion on future meeting dates for the council.

• Election of Board Officers
• Review of Board By-Laws
• Discussion/Decision on BEAD Challenge Process and future funding plans
• Scheduling of future Communications Advisory Council meetings

The board approved the minutes from January 18 and accepted the By-Laws with edits to the signature page. The election of officers was tabled until the next meeting. Members discussed the BEAD process and the need for short- and long-term goals.

• Approved January 18 minutes
• Approved By-Laws with edits to the signature page
• Tabled election of officers until the next meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet on January 29, 2024, to consider an election of officers and a variance request for a property in East Helena. The agenda also includes a review of board by-laws and updates from the Public Health Director and County Sanitarian.

• Variance Request 17.36.922: William and Karessa Mims seeking a 7-foot distance variance for a concrete tank at 4 Lazy HM Road
• Election of Board Officers
• Review of Board By-Laws
• All Hazards Transport Plan presentation by Public Health Director Ruby Taylor
• End of Year Update from County Sanitarian Megan Bullock

Working Meeting

This meeting consists of working sessions with Dan Clark of MSU and Chief Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki. The agenda also includes a review of the consent agenda covering certificates of survey, appointments, and county audits.

• Local Government Review Process session with Dan Clark
• Working meeting with Chief Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of ongoing advisory board appointments
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on several infrastructure and insurance items. The agenda includes reviewing a coal endowment program grant and awarding a beam supply project for Old Town Bridge West.

• $750,000 MCEP Grant from Montana Department of Commerce
• Notice of Award to Rinker Materials for $329,904.00 for Old Town Bridge West beam supply
• Renewal application for Broadwater County 2024/2025 insurance policy
• Construction agreement with MDOT for work on MT Hwy 284
• Letter of Interest for the final Solid Waste Board position

The Board approved a Montana Coal Endowment Program grant and a beam supply contract for the Old Town Bridge West. Commissioners also approved several board appointments and a construction agreement for Montana Highway 284. Total claims approved amounted to $39,635.96.

• Approved $750,000 MCEP Grant for Old Town Bridge West
• Approved $329,904.00 beam supply award to Rinker Materials for Old Town Bridge West
• Approved construction agreement with MDT for Montana Highway 284
• Appointed Doug Jones to the Solid Waste Board
• Appointed Robert Bargatze to the Airport Board (3-year term)
• Appointed Steven McCullough and Al Christophersen to the Trust Board (3-year terms)
• Appointed Vic Sample to the Broadband Advisory Board (3-year term)
• Approved claims totaling $11,881.72 and $27,754.24

Broadband Advisory Board

The board will discuss survey responses from Townsendmt/internet.com and next steps for the FCC Map Challenge Process. Members will also review planning grant options for a Broadband Feasibility Study involving EDA and CDBG funds.

• Election of officers and review of By-Laws
• Review of Letters of Interest for Board Positions
• Update on Townsendmt/internet.com survey responses
• Discussion of EDA & CDBG planning grant options for Broadband Feasibility Study
• Planning upcoming meeting dates for the FCC map challenge process

The Broadband Advisory Board established a subcommittee to collect information regarding the challenge process. The board also recommended the appointment of Vic Sample to the board. Other agenda items were tabled due to time constraints.

• Approved minutes from November 30, 2023, and December 21, 2023
• Approved creation of a subcommittee to gather information for the challenge process
• Recommended Vic Sample to the Commission for appointment to the Broadband Advisory Board
• Tabled all other agenda items

Working Meeting

This is a working meeting focused on discussing grant funding for a broadband feasibility study with Craig Erickson of Great West Engineering. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as certificate of survey reviews and budget updates.

• Working meeting regarding grant funding for a broadband feasibility study
• Review of Certificates of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Ongoing advisory board appointments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several land development requests, including preliminary plat approvals for three minor subdivisions. The body will also consider an inter-local agreement regarding the administration of Opioid Settlement funds for Abatement Region 4.

• Preliminary Plat Approval for Albe Minor Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat Approval for Juniper Ridge Minor Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat Approval for Smith Minor Subdivision
• Extension request for Rolling Glen Ranch Estates Minor Subdivision
• Inter-Local Agreement for Opioid Settlement Abatement Region 4

The Board approved preliminary plats for the Juniper Ridge and Smith Minor Subdivisions. Commissioners also approved an inter-local agreement for the Opioid Settlement Abatement Region 4. Several other land use requests were approved or granted extensions.

• Approved Broadwater Two and G/T Ranch Boundary Relocation
• Approved claims of $950.00
• Approved claims of $47,081.44
• Approved December 13 and 20, 2023, Minutes
• Extended Albe Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat approval to February 14, 2024
• Approved Juniper Ridge Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Findings of Fact with Conditions
• Approved Smith Minor Subdivision with conditions
• Approved Inter-Local Agreement for Opioid Settlement Abatement Region 4

Airport Board

The Board will meet to decide on several property-related items, including a Realty Transfer Certificate and a City Quit Claim Deed. The meeting also includes discussions regarding annual lease reviews and upcoming by-law changes.

• Annual Consumer Price Index Review for Hangar Leases
• Proposed Upcoming By-law Changes
• Airport Vault Bathroom Bid
• City Quit Claim Deed decision
• County Resolution for Land Transfer

The Board appointed new officers and updated the hangar lease rate for the Townsend County Airport. It also approved funding for a vault toilet rebuild at the Canyon Ferry Airport and authorized a fuel payment. Discussions regarding by-law changes and Canyon Ferry lease rates were deferred to the next meeting.

• Appointed Rob Bargatze to the Airport Board for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Elected Adam MacDonald as Chairman for a 1-year term (Unanimous)
• Elected Bob Hollister as Vice Chairman for a 1-year term (Unanimous)
• Increased Townsend County Airport hangar lease rate to $0.12/square foot effective July 1 (Approved)
• Allocated $4,000 for reconstruction of the vault toilet at 8U9 Canyon Ferry Airport (Unanimous)
• Approved $29,311.98 fuel bill payment to City Services (Unanimous)
• Set aviation fuel price to $5.34/gallon for website updates (Approved)
• Approved December 20th meeting minutes with spelling correction (Unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet on January 10, 2024, to review several minor subdivision preliminary plats and discuss various county contracts. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an inter-local agreement for Opioid Settlement Abatement Region 4.

• Discussion/Decision on Albe Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Discussion/Decision on Juniper Ridge Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Discussion/Decision on Smith Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Discussion/Decision on Homemaker and Skilled Nursing Contract #2024-004-007 with Rocky Mountain Development Center
• Discussion/Decision on Inter-Local Agreement for Abatement Region 4 Opioid Settlement

The Board approved two public health contracts and two family land transfers. Several subdivision plats and an opioid settlement agreement were tabled or deferred to the January 17 agenda. The board also approved payroll and general claims totaling over $416,000.

• Approved Homemaker and Skilled Nursing Contract # 2024-004-007 with Rocky Mountain Development Center for $18,713.00
• Approved First Modification to Contract # 2023-004-007 for $19,537.00
• Approved Everett Family Transfer (Township 7 North, Range 1 East, Section 3) of the Arcadia Minor Subdivision
• Approved Swenson Family Transfer (Township 7 North, Range 2 East, Section 33)
• Tabled Inter-Local Agreement for Abatement Region 4 for Opioid Settlement
• Deferred preliminary plat approvals for Albe, Juniper Ridge, and Smith Minor Subdivisions to January 17
• Approved claims for $23,249.21 and $138,487.43
• Approved payroll claims for $254,816.35

Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a working meeting to discuss several land transfers and subdivision preliminary plat approvals. The agenda also includes decisions regarding health department contracts and an inter-local agreement for opioid settlement abatement.

• Discussion of contract #2024-004-007 for homemaker and skilled nursing services, not to exceed $18,713.00
• Preliminary plat approval requests for Albe Minor Subdivision, Juniper Ridge Minor Subdivision, and Smith Minor Subdivision
• Inter-local agreement formation for Abatement Region 4 Authority and Administration for the Opioid Settlement
• Land transfer discussions for Everett Family Transfer and Swenson Family Transfer
• First modification to the 2024 Broadwater County Health Department budget

County Commissioner &

The Commission will meet to decide on several administrative resolutions, including travel rates and meeting policies. The agenda also includes decisions regarding solid waste land use applications and the retirement of a Sheriff's Department K-9.

• $1,814,491 FY 2024 Senate Bill 536 award for Old Town West Bridge Replacement Project
• DNRC Land Use Application for Solid Waste Canister Sites
• Resolution to retire Sheriff’s Department K-9, Max, and transfer ownership to Tony Cardova
• Preliminary Plat Approval request for Albe Minor Subdivision
• Inter-Local Agreement for Abatement Region 4 Opioid Settlement administration

The Board approved a funding agreement for the Old Town West Bridge replacement and appointed new members to the Solid Waste Advisory Board. The Commission also established 2024 operational policies and appointed Darrel Folkvord as Chairperson. Several administrative resolutions regarding travel rates, office hours, and meeting schedules were passed.

• Approved FY 2024 Senate Bill 536 Award for Old Town West Bridge Replacement Project ($1,814,491.00)
• Approved Joint Application for work in streams, wetlands, and floodplains for Old Town Bridge
• Appointed Darrel Folkvord as Chairperson and Debi Randolph as Vice Chair for 2024
• Approved Eric Stahl (2-year), Peter McBride (2-year), Pat Miller (3-year), and Kristofer Meier (1-year) to Solid Waste Advisory Board
• Approved Resolution for Commissioners to assume duties of the Solid Waste District Board and appointed Lindsey Richtmyer as 5th member
• Approved resolutions for business travel rates, office hours, meeting dates, and public process policy
• Approved retirement of K-9 Max and transfer of ownership to Tony Cordova
• Approved $1,898.05 in claims and $9,870.72 in payroll claims