Broadwater County public meetings in 2025

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a working meeting on December 30, 2025 with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki to discuss projects and deadlines. Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes a Certificate of Survey, advisory board appointments, by‑law approvals, interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewals, claims/payroll/minutes, the county audit and budget, ongoing grant mail, support letters, and task orders. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at the Flynn Building, 416 Broadway, Townsend.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Advisory board appointments and by‑law approvals
• Interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewals
• County audit and budget review
• Ongoing grant mail items

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a hangar lease for the Robert D. Hartley Airport. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine administrative approvals and a public comment period.

• Discussion and decision on Robert D. Hartley Airport Hangar Lease
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Approval of advisory board appointments and by-laws
• Review of interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals

The board approved a 20‑year lease of the county airport hangar to Robert D. Hartley. They also appointed Darrel Folkvord to the Airport Board for a three‑year term. Both actions were moved, seconded and carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 AM.

• Approved Airport Hangar lease to Robert D. Hartley (20-year term)
• Approved appointment of Darrel Folkvord to Airport Board (3-year term)

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District Board will review the 25-26 fiscal year budget, discuss equipment and building repairs, and consider new fire plans for Speiker and subdivision regulations.

• Review of 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Discussion on equipment and building repairs
• Consideration of new fire plan for Speiker
• Review of Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• Review of Broadwater Community Foundation Grant

The board accepted the November minutes and approved payment of outstanding bills. It decided not to apply for a DNRC matching grant and declined a donation request from the sheriff’s office. The board agreed to transfer $7,812 from the Building Account to the Cash Account for roof repair at the Winston station.

• Accepted November minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of outstanding bills (motion carried)
• Declined to apply for DNRC 50/50 match grant
• Agreed to transfer $7,812 for roof repair (Building → Cash Account)
• Declined donation request for child safety program
• Ten pagers purchased using VFC Grant funds

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will meet to discuss airport operations and administration. The board will review a hangar lease request and decide on fuel pricing.

• Construction project update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Hangar lease request from Bob Hartley
• Board position letter of interest from Darrell Folkvord
• Decision on fuel pricing
• Update and discussion regarding the Airport Manager

The board approved the lease for hangar #4 after a motion was moved and seconded. All maintenance claims, including oil changes for a Subaru and a Ford pickup, were approved unanimously. Darrel Folkvord was appointed to the vacant board seat effective Jan. 1, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved lease for hangar #4 (motion passed)
• Approved maintenance claims (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Darrel Folkvord to board (unanimous)

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items, including the purchase or lease of a 872P John Deere grader costing $539,000 or $128,708.73. They will also consider allocating remaining hospital district funds to the county ambulance Capital Improvement Plan, a contract for establishment inspections, a $4,959 task order for the Title V Maternal & Child Health Block Grant, and the use of Tax Increment Financing for a community planning grant match.

• Purchase or lease of 872P John Deere Grader – $539,000 purchase option or $128,708.73 lease option
• Allocation of remaining hospital district funds to the county ambulance Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Contract for establishment inspections and reimbursement by DPHHS
• Task Order HHS-ECFS-00000715 for Title V Maternal & Child Health Block Grant Program – $4,959
• Use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for Community MT Planning grant match with MBAC for Wheatland Economic Development

The board approved a $100,000 transfer from the Hospital District to the ambulance Capital Improvement Plan. It also approved the continuation of the county’s environmental health contract, the purchase of a John Deere grader for $128,708.73 per year, and a $4,959 child‑health block grant. Several appointments were made to the TEDD Committee, Trust Board, and Board of Health, and the Jepson Family Transfer exemption was approved. All motions were moved, seconded and carried.

• Approved $100,000 transfer of Hospital District funds to Ambulance Capital Improvement Plan (carried)
• Approved continuation of Environmental Health contract Task Order 26-07-4-21-103-0 (2026) (carried)
• Approved purchase of John Deere grader Option 3 for $128,708.73 per year for five years (carried)
• Approved Child Health Block Grant Task Order HHS-ECFS-00000715 for $4,959 (carried)
• Appointed Leana Eastty, Mickie Imberi, Andrea Dabling, Justin Tiffany, and Charles Freshman to TEDD Committee (carried)
• Accepted resignations of JJ Connor, Dwight Thompson, Emily Clark from Board of Health and appointed David Bugg (3‑year) and Alissa Lawrence (remaining term) (carried)
• Appointed Virgil Binkley and Kim Kondelik to Trust Board for 3‑year terms (carried)
• Approved Jepson Family Transfer Exemption Request S25 T7N RIE (carried)

Board of Health Meeting

The Broadwater County Board of Health will hold public comment on any health matters not on the agenda, approve the previous meeting minutes, and consider staff updates. The board will discuss and decide on the 2026 Public Health Emergency Plans and the strategic plan outlined in the BOH Strategic Plan. They will also review updates to the county website BOH page and set topics for the next meeting, including a bylaws review and officer elections.

• Public comment on items under the Board’s jurisdiction not on the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Discussion/Decision on 2026 Public Health Emergency Plans and BOH Strategic Plan
• Update of the County website BOH page with new information
• Planning for next meeting: bylaws review, election of officers, meeting frequency

The board unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 minutes, accepted the resignations of three members, approved Alyssa Lawrence to complete Emily Clark’s term, and unanimously appointed David Bugg for a three‑year term. The board also tabled the review of the public health emergency plan and the 2026 strategic planning until January. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Emily Clark, JJ Conner, and Dwight Thompson (unanimous)
• Accepted Alyssa Lawrence’s proposal to finish Emily Clark’s term (unanimous)
• Recommended David Bugg for a three‑year term on the Board of Health (unanimous)
• Tabled review and update of public health emergency plans until January
• Tabled strategic planning for 2026 until January

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will address the renewal of its board members. The board will also discuss entertainment options for the 2026 fair season.

• Fair Board Member Renewals
• 2026 Entertainment Options

The Fair Board renewed Denise Thompson's term as rodeo liaison after a motion was carried. The board also approved contracting a magician for Friday and Saturday of the 2026 fair week, directing the Fair Manager to start the contract. No other formal actions were taken.

• Renewed Denise Thompson as rodeo liaison (motion carried)
• Approved magician contract for Friday and Saturday of fair week (motion carried)

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commission has no regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, as commissioners will be attending the MACo Conference. A working meeting with the County Administrative Officer is set for December 9.

• No Commission Meeting scheduled for December 10
• Working meeting with County Administrative Officer on December 9
• Trust Board meeting on December 9
• Solid Waste Board meeting on December 9
• Airport Board meeting on December 17

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider a lease agreement for an airport hangar with Isar Services LLC. They will also review several minor subdivision requests and a one‑year extension for a preliminary plat. A proposal to use Tax Increment Financing funds to match a Community MT Planning grant for the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District will be discussed. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda covering routine items such as surveys, board appointments, and budget matters.

• Airport hangar lease for Isar Services LLC
• Speicher Tract B Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval (S35, T6N, R2E)
• The Meadows 3 Minor Subdivision 1‑year extension to preliminary plat approval
• Coblentz Family Transfer Exemption Request (S9, T8N, R1E)
• Use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for Community MT Planning grant match for Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District

The board approved a Tax Increment Financing match of $16,666 for a Community MT Planning grant. It also approved an airport hangar lease for Isar Services LLC, several subdivision and exemption requests, amendments to subdivision regulations, and letters of interest and resignation for county boards. Claims of $329,931.10 and $46,428.71 were approved, and the meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved $16,666 TIF funding for Community MT Planning grant (carried)
• Approved airport hangar lease for Isar Services LLC (carried)
• Approved Speicher Tract B Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat (carried)
• Approved Meadows 3 Subsequent Minor Subdivision 1‑year extension (carried)
• Approved Nunn/Hatfield Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (carried)
• Approved amendments to subdivision regulations pages 1,17,22‑24,28,34‑38 (carried)
• Approved letters of interest and resignation for county boards (carried)
• Approved claims of $329,931.10 and $46,428.71 (carried)

Commissioners Silos Site Visit

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting for a property walk-through at the Silos site. The agenda also lists a consent agenda for routine administrative reviews and approvals.

• Property walk-through at 111 Beaver Dr at Silos
• Certificate of Survey review
• Advisory board appointments and by-laws approval
• Interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals
• County Audit and Budget review

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will discuss a budget update and consider entertainment options for the 2026 fair. The meeting also includes reports on open class art, vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations, as well as updates on rentals and the RMAF convention. Member renewals or resignations and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Budget Update
• Fair Board Member Renewals/Resignations
• Rentals Update
• 2026 Fair Entertainment
• RMAF Convention

The Fair Board approved the meeting minutes as submitted. The board moved forward with hiring the magician act (Arty Loon) and an air‑soft obstacle course, keeping the entertainment budget at $5,000. The motion was carried after seconding. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved minutes as submitted (motion carried)
• Authorized hiring of magician act Arty Loon and air‑soft obstacle course within $5,000 budget (motion carried)

Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and decide on amendments to the county subdivision regulations. The body will also consider specific subdivision exemptions and the purchase of a building for emergency services.

• Public hearing and decision on Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations Amendments
• Request for deviation from road standards for Westside Trails Major Subdivision
• Coblentz Family Transfer Exemption Request (S9, T8N, R1E)
• Nunn/Hatfield Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S2, T7N, R1E)
• Discussion on purchasing a building at the Silos, 111 Beaver Drive, for emergency services

Regular Meeting

The Board will review monthly financial reports and station updates. Members will discuss and decide on the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget and several grant applications. The meeting includes decisions on repairs, equipment purchases, and a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend.

• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• Broadwater Community Foundation Grant
• VFC Grant
• Fire Plan for Subdivision Regulations

The board accepted the corrected October minutes. They voted to table the final approval of the 2025-26 budget until the finance director can answer questions. They also approved payment of outstanding bills. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted corrected October minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled approval of FY 2025-26 budget pending finance director's input
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will approve the meeting minutes and financial report, receive an update on a construction project from Robert Peccia and Associates, and review hangar lease requests submitted by Cameron Hassler. The board will also discuss position letters and a resignation, receive an update on the airport manager, and make a decision on fuel pricing. New business will be considered before adjournment.

• Approve minutes and financial report/claims
• Construction project update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Review and decide on hangar lease request(s) (Cameron Hassler)
• Discuss board position letters and resignation
• Decision on airport fuel pricing

The Airport Board approved the hangar lease for Isar LLC with a unanimous vote. The board also accepted Seth Wolfgram's resignation letter for a three‑year term. Hangar numbers were assigned and the board recommended the hangar‑spot map to the county. The October 15 minutes were approved as written.

• Approved hangar lease to Isar LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted Seth Wolfgram's resignation letter for a three‑year term
• Assigned hangar numbers per new map and recommended map to county (unanimous)
• Approved October 15 meeting minutes as written

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a road standard deviation for the Westside Trails Major Subdivision and an interlocal agreement with the Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division. The body will also hold a session regarding mediation and hearings for Upper Missouri Water Keepers v. Broadwater County.

• Request for deviation from Broadwater County Subdivision Road Standards for Westside Trails Major Subdivision
• Interlocal Agreement # DOJ-MVD-FY2025-0044 between Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division and County Treasurer
• Discussion of mediation and hearings for Upper Missouri Waterkeepers v Broadwater County (Horse Creek Hills)
• Information session with Montana Land Reliance regarding Conservation Easements

The board approved Interlocal Agreement # DOJ-MVD FY2025-0044 between the Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division and Broadwater County. Commissioners also approved three county claims totaling $31,299.15, $20,503.00 and $292,408.19. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement # DOJ-MVD FY2025-0044 (carried)
• Approved claims of $31,299.15, $20,503.00 and $292,408.19 (carried)

No Commission Meeting

The agenda states there is no Commission meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The document contains procedural boilerplate and a list of future board meetings.

Public Hearing, Regular Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, and sections of High Street at two intersections in the Toston townsite, followed by a discussion and decision on that petition. They will also consider a renewal agreement for inmate excess medical insurance, a temporary bridge floodplain permit on Old Town Road, a boundary relocation exemption request, and a possible purchase of a building at 111 Beaver Drive for emergency services. Additional consent‑agenda items include survey review, advisory board appointments, and audit/budget matters.

• Petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, and High Street intersections in Toston
• 2025‑2026 Correctional Risk Services renewal agreement for inmate excess medical insurance
• Old Town Road temporary bridge floodplain permit and findings
• Robertson Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S30&29, T9N, R1E)
• Possible purchase of a building at 111 Beaver Drive (the Silos) for emergency services

The commissioners approved the abandonment of several streets and alleys in Toston. They also approved a temporary bridge floodplain permit for Old Town Road, a renewal agreement for correctional risk services, and the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, they approved a $12,973.82 claim and a $236,218.72 payroll claim.

• Approved abandonment of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, High Street and related intersections in Toston (carried)
• Approved 2025-2026 Correctional Risk Services renewal agreement for inmate medical insurance (carried)
• Approved Old Town Road temporary bridge floodplain permit and findings (carried)
• Approved Robertson Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S30&29, TON, RIE (carried)
• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved claim of $12,973.82 and payroll claim of $236,218.72 (carried)

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The Broadwater County Commission will hold an open meeting to consider a resolution backing Operation Green Light for veterans. Commissioners will also discuss a letter of support to the BLM for shared maintenance of Whitehorse Road and declare the road’s status per a 2018 County Attorney memo. A final plat approval for the Logan Minor request (S21, T9N, R2E) will be reviewed, and the public may comment on any matter within the commission’s jurisdiction.

• Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans
• Letter of support to BLM for shared maintenance of Whitehorse Road
• Declaration of Whitehorse Road status referencing the November 2, 2018 County Attorney memo
• Final plat approval for Logan Minor request (S21, T9N, R2E)
• Public comment period on any subject not on the agenda

The board approved Resolution 2025‑26 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans. They approved the final plat for the Logan Minor subdivision. Two claim payments were approved: $111,638.73 and $4,496.22. Minutes and other procedural items were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑26 Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (carried)
• Approved final plat approval for Logan Minor (S21, T9N, R2E) (carried)
• Approved claim payment of $111,638.73 (carried)
• Approved claim payment of $4,496.22 (carried)
• Approved September 3, October 22, October 27 closed HR sealed minutes and October 27 open HR minutes (carried)
• Approved other routine procedural items (carried)

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment period, receive updates from the Public Works and Public Health directors, and consider a Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) resolution and bylaws. They will then discuss and decide on lease agreements for airport hangars requested by Brian and Jackie Carroll and by Dylan and Jessica Lancello. The meeting also includes a working session on grant‑management software later in the day.

• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda (10:00 AM)
• Department updates: Public Works (10:00 AM) and Public Health (10:05 AM)
• Discussion/Decision on Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) resolution and bylaws (10:15 AM)
• Discussion/Decision on airport hangar lease for Brian and Jackie Carroll (10:20 AM)
• Discussion/Decision on airport hangar lease for Dylan and Jessica Lancello (10:25 AM)

The board approved the Targeted Economic Development District advisory committee resolution. Two airport hangar leases—one for Brian and Jackie Carroll and another for Jessica and Dylan Lancello—were approved. The October 1, 2025, minutes were adopted. A series of claims totaling over $2.4 million, including an airport grant of $1,796,210.63, were approved.

• Approved Targeted Economic Development District advisory committee resolution (carried)
• Approved airport hanger lease for Brian and Jackie Carroll (carried)
• Approved airport hanger lease for Jessica and Dylan Lancello (carried)
• Approved October 1, 2025, meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved claims of $247,962.24, $58,574.12, $75,316.53, payroll $286,252.21, payroll $286,402.63, $13,871.01, payroll $286,199.82, $43,782.47, $27,035.09, and airport grant $1,796,210.63 (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District Board will review the State Entitlement Share and a letter to the County Treasurer requesting a tax assessment for PIN# 25-26. The board will consider a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Townsend and a State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement. Several equipment and building items, including a Northwest Fire Services 2" valve engine #321 and roof repairs at the Winston station, will be discussed for possible purchase or repair.

• State Entitlement Share – discussion and decision
• Letter to County Treasurer requesting tax assessment by PIN# 25-26
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend – discussion and decision
• State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement – discussion and decision
• Equipment purchase: Northwest Fire Services 2" valve engine #321

The board accepted the September meeting minutes. It approved payment of pending bills. The State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement was signed and removed from the agenda, and the amended Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Townsend will be forwarded to the city. The board also noted receipt of a $5,000 VFC grant.

• Accepted September minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Signed State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement and removed it from agenda
• Agreed to forward amended Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend to the city
• Received VFC grant of $5,000 after spending $5,600
• Received bill for virtual training for 25 people ($2,623)
• Received 2" valve engine $321 for equipment
• Final FY 25-26 budget to be approved at next meeting

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will review the minutes and financial report, then discuss a 2026 FAA snow‑removal equipment project. It will consider lease requests for new and existing hangars, a mainline placement for new taxiway hangars, and set fuel pricing. Additional items include an insurance update, a Fly‑In event, and routine board business.

• Decision on 2026 FAA snow removal equipment and storage building
• Review and decision on hangar lease requests – new construction lease (Jess and Dylan Lancello) and purchase of existing hangar (Brian Carroll)
• Decision on Northwest Energy mainline placement for new taxiway hangars
• Discussion/Decision on fuel pricing
• Discussion/Decision on Fly‑In for 8U8

The board approved the financial bills for the cash and CIP accounts unanimously. It approved a 3,000‑square‑foot hangar lease on old FBO spots 9 and 10 and a lease for an existing hangar with a 12‑foot addition, both unanimously. The board decided to obtain a quote for a green‑box power enclosure near the south runway and tentatively scheduled a fly‑in event for June 13, 2026. Fuel prices will remain unchanged and the term‑lease letter deadline is November 7.

• Approved cash and CIP account bills (unanimously)
• Approved 3,000‑sq ft hangar lease on old FBO spots 9 & 10 (unanimously)
• Approved lease for existing hangar with 12‑ft addition (unanimously)
• Decided to obtain a quote for a green‑box power enclosure near south runway
• Tentatively scheduled fly‑in event for June 13, 2026
• Determined fuel pricing will stay the same
• Set term‑lease letter deadline for November 7

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a certificate of survey review, management matters such as advisory board appointments and contract renewals, claims and payroll items, the county audit and budget, and ongoing grant correspondence. No formal commission meeting is scheduled for this date, but the listed items will be reviewed and signed as needed.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Management – advisory board appointments, by‑laws approval, interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewals
• Claims, payroll and minutes
• County audit and budget
• Mail – ongoing grants and support letters

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a $38,250 contract for public health services and establish a process for Department of Environmental Quality letters regarding accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes a public comment period and consent agenda items.

• FY26 Homemaker/Skilled Nursing/Respite contract with Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc., $38,250
• Establish process for DEQ letters of approval for ADUs within subdivisions
• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda
• Federal Highway Grant for MDT Winston North Project
• Consent agenda: Claims/Payroll/minutes, County Audit/Budget, and interlocal agreements

The Broadwater County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and applications, including a $38,250 homemaker/skilled nursing/respite contract and the Board of Health mission statement. They also approved a $50,000 grant application to Great West for a federal highway program, the September 10 and 17 meeting minutes, and $1,281.04 in claims. The board agreed no action is needed on the DEQ process for accessory dwelling unit approvals. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved FY26 Homemaker/Skilled Nursing/Respite contract $38,250 (motion carried)
• Approved Board of Health mission statement and scope of work (motion carried)
• No action taken on DEQ ADU approval process (agreed)
• Approved grant application up to $50,000 to Great West for Federal Highway Program (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from September 10 and 17, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved claims totaling $1,281.04 (motion carried)

No Commission Meeting

There is no commission meeting scheduled for this date because commissioners are attending the MACo Annual Conference.

Commission Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commission will hold a working meeting on September 18, 2025. Commissioners will discuss budgeting with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki and review items on the consent agenda, including a certificate of survey, advisory board appointments, claims and payroll, and the county audit and budget. Public comment is permitted on any matter not listed on the agenda. The meeting will not be recorded.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Management – ongoing advisory board appointments, by‑laws approval, interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewal
• Claims/Payroll/minutes review
• County Audit / Budget discussion
• Mail – ongoing grants

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District board will discuss and decide on several items, including a $3,000 VFC grant to be placed in the budget. They will also review a letter to the County Treasurer requesting a tax assessment, a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend, and various repair and purchase proposals for equipment and facilities. The meeting includes routine reports and public comment before adjournment.

• VFC Grant – $3,000 budget allocation
• Letter to County Treasurer requesting tax assessment by PIN#
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• Repairs: equipment (#151 lenses, #111 battery, etc.) and building doors/roof/faucet
• Purchases: SCBA bottle certification, flatbed trailer tires, pump suction line and adapter

The board accepted the July and August meeting minutes and the July financial report with added interest. They approved the bid from Elk Ridge Commercial Roofing to repair the Winston building roof. The board also changed the fire district bank signature card, removing Daniel Davis and adding Barb DeMartin. Additional motions to pay outstanding bills and adopt other routine items were carried.

• Accepted July minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted August minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted July financial report with added interest (motion carried)
• Approved Elk Ridge Commercial Roofing bid to repair Winston roof (motion carried)
• Removed Daniel Davis and added Barb DeMartin to bank signature card (motion carried)
• Paid outstanding bills (motion carried)

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On September 17, 2025, the Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment session followed by several discussion and decision items. The agenda includes a decision on the Fairview Minor Subdivision final plat approval, continuation of the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program collection, and a surplus property solid waste excavator purchase. Additional topics are establishing a process for DEQ approval letters for accessory dwelling units and a discussion on the mill levy and budget.

• Decision on Fairview Minor Subdivision final plat approval (S12, T8N, R2E)
• Discussion/Decision on continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program
• Discussion/Decision on Broadwater County surplus property solid waste excavator
• Discussion to establish process for DEQ letters of approval for accessory dwelling units within subdivisions
• Working meeting with Commissioners and Sheriff's office on mill levy and budget

The board approved several items, including the collection of Equity Recovery Program letters, the sale of a surplus 1994 excavator, and the final plat for the Fairview Minor Subdivision. They also approved the minutes from two prior meetings and two claim payments totaling $62,196.24. A discussion on DEQ approval letters for accessory dwelling units was scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved collection of Equity Recovery Program letters (motion by Randolph, seconded by Swenson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 to sell the 1994 excavator (motion by Swenson, seconded by Randolph)
• Approved Fairview Minor Subdivision final plat (motion by Richtmyer, seconded by Randolph)
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2025 (motion by Swenson, seconded by Richtmyer)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2025 (motion by Swenson, seconded by Randolph)
• Approved claim payment of $19,780.20 (motion by Randolph, seconded by Swenson)
• Approved claim payment of $42,416.04 (motion by Swenson, seconded by Randolph)
• Scheduled discussion on DEQ letters for ADUs for October 1, 2025 meeting

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will review airport construction updates and decide on hangar lease requests. The board is also scheduled to discuss fuel pricing and hangar development at 8U8.

• Construction update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Hangar lease request from Cameron Hassler
• Decision on budget line item for internet connection
• Discussion on fuel pricing
• Decision on minimum take-off turn-outs at 8U9

The board approved the August 20 minutes with no corrections. Bills for the cash and CTP accounts were approved unanimously. A motion to postpone the Fall Fly‑in was passed unanimously, moving the event to spring or summer. Two separate motions to add a runway heading note and a sign for noise abatement each failed with a vote of one for and two against.

• Approved August 20 minutes (no corrections)
• Approved financial bills (unanimous)
• Postponed Fall Fly‑in to spring or summer (unanimous)
• Motion to add runway heading note in directory failed (1 for, 2 against)
• Motion to add runway heading sign failed (1 for, 2 against)

Board of Health

The Broadwater County Board of Health will review department updates and discuss the board's mission statement and strategic plan. The board will also address expiring member terms and updates to the county website's health page.

• Discussion of expiring terms and recruitment for a 5th member
• Decision on BOH scope, mission statement, and strategic planning
• Decision on updating the BOH county website page with health resources
• Environmental Health update from Sanitarian Megan Bullock
• Public Health update from Director Ruby Taylor

The board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. It adopted a new mission statement and an updated scope for the Board of Health. A working meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2025 at 3 p.m.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Adopted mission statement number one (passed)
• Adopted revised Board of Health scope (passed)
• Scheduled working meeting for October 20, 2025, 3 p.m. (set)

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will approve the July 17th minutes and accept public comments. The board will receive reports on open class, vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations, then discuss a budget update, member renewals or resignations, and a possible RMAF Convention attendance. The meeting will also recap the 2025 fair and provide an update on rentals.

• Budget update
• Fair Board member renewals and resignations
• Discussion of member attendance at RMAF Convention
• 2025 Fair recap (joint meeting with Rodeo/4-H)
• Rentals update

The board approved the meeting minutes as submitted. A motion was carried to allocate up to $1,050 to cover registration, hotel and travel costs for two attendees at the RMAF convention in Billings. The motion was seconded and adopted without a recorded vote tally.

• Approved meeting minutes as submitted (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved budget up to $1,050 for two staff to attend RMAF convention (motion carried, seconded)

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss establishing a process for Department of Environmental Quality letters of approval for Accessory Dwelling Units within subdivisions. The body will also review a consent agenda including budget and audit items.

• Discussion on DEQ approval process for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in subdivisions
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes
• Management of advisory board appointments and interlocal agreements

The Board approved general claims totaling $110,590.21. It also approved payroll claims totaling $305,472.68. Discussion on DEQ approval letters for accessory dwelling units was postponed to the September 17 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved general claims of $110,590.21 (moved by Swenson, seconded by Richtmyer, carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $305,472.68 (moved by Swenson, seconded by Richtmyer, carried)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and then decide on the revised FY 2025/2026 annual budget. They will also consider continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program. Additional items include two exemption requests for land parcels and a petition to abandon portions of several streets and alleyways. Public comment on any other matters is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Public Hearing and decision to adopt Broadwater County’s Revised FY 2025/2026 Annual Budget
• Decision on continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program
• Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request; S15, T7N, R2E
• Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary Relocation Exemption Request; S23, T5N, R2E
• Petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, High Street, and related intersections

Commissioners approved the 2025 final operating budget and the method for levying voted mills. They also approved the Reiser Family Transfer exemption and the Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary relocation exemption. An appointment was made to review road abandonment petitions, and claims totaling $10,014.44 were approved.

• Approved 2025 Resolution 22 establishing method of levying voted mills (carried)
• Approved 2025 Resolution 23 adopting final operating budget (carried)
• Approved Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request ($15, T7N, R2E) (carried)
• Approved Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary Relocation Exemption Request ($23, T5N, R2E) (carried)
• Appointed Commissioner Swenson and Surveyor Angie Paulsen to review road abandonment petition (carried)
• Approved claims totaling $10,014.44 (carried)

Public Hearing, Resolution to Adopt Broadwater County's Revised FY 2025/2026 Ann

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the revised FY 2025/2026 annual budget. The commission will also consider requests for transfer and boundary relocation exemptions and a petition to abandon several streets and alleyways.

• Public hearing and decision on Revised FY 2025/2026 Annual Budget
• Continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program (ERP)
• Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request (S15, T7N, R2E)
• Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S23, T5N, R2E)
• Petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, High Street, and associated alleyways

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public comment at 10:00 AM, then discuss two land-use requests presented by Community Development and Planning Director Nichole Brown: a Reiser Family Transfer Exemption for S15, T7N, R2E and a Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision final plat for S9, T7N, R3E. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering a certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments and by‑law approvals, and the county audit and budget. All items are scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Flynn Building.

• Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request – S15, T7N, R2E
• Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision Final Plat Request – S9, T7N, R3E
• Certificate of Survey review (consent agenda)
• Management: advisory board appointments, by‑law approval, interlocal agreements
• County Audit / Budget (consent agenda)

The Commissioners voted to table the Reiser Family Transfer exemption request until the September 3 meeting. They approved the Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision final plat request. The board also approved several claim payments ranging from $1,747.78 to $853,459.22.

• Tabled Reiser Family Transfer exemption request until Sept 3 (motion carried)
• Approved Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision final plat request (motion carried)
• Approved minutes for August 13 and 20, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $853,459.22 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $39,957.73 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $88,166.69 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $1,747.78 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $308,194.99 (motion carried)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on the 2025-2026 budget presentation from Townsend K-12 School District Superintendent Brad Racht. The body will also review a consent agenda covering administrative and financial items.

• Townsend K-12 School District 25/26 budget presentation
• Certificate of Survey review
• County Audit and Budget review
• Advisory board appointments and by-laws approval
• Interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals

Commissioners approved the Townsend K‑12 School District FY25‑26 budget after a motion and second. They also approved $83,793.12 in claims on the consent agenda. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Townsend K‑12 School District FY25‑26 budget (carried)
• Approved claims totaling $83,793.12 on consent agenda (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Board will review monthly financial and station reports. Members will discuss and decide on the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process, mutual aid agreements, and various equipment and building repairs.

• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget Creation Process
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement
• Repairs for vehicles #151, #111, #121, and #122
• Building repairs for Park Trail doors, Winston roof, and Townsend kitchen faucet

The Broadwater Rural Fire District board met at 7:45 p.m. on August 20, 2025 at the Townsend Fire Station. A quorum was not present, so the meeting could not continue. The attendees signed checks to pay outstanding bills before leaving.

• Checks signed to pay bills (no vote recorded)

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review airport construction updates and decide on hangar leases and tie-down fees. The board will also discuss fuel pricing and a gravel purchase for 8U9.

• Airport construction update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Decision on hangar lease requests
• Decision on airport tie-down fees
• Decision on gravel purchase for 8U9
• Decision on fuel pricing

The board approved the July 16 minutes with a correction. A motion to approve the listed financial bills was seconded and passed unanimously. Fuel pricing was decided to remain unchanged. Discussions on tie‑down fees and the Fall Fest fly‑in were tabled for next month, and a minimum takeoff altitude requirement was added to the agenda for future consideration.

• Approved July 16 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved financial bills (unanimous)
• Fuel pricing will stay the same (decision)
• Tie‑down fee discussion tabled for next month
• Fly‑in (Fall Fest) discussion tabled for next month
• Added minimum takeoff altitude requirement to next month’s agenda

Regular Meeting - Canceled

The meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, was canceled. The original agenda included a discussion and decision regarding the purchase of a Mesa 2 Tablet and sensor.

• Discussion/decision on Mesa 2 Tablet and sensor purchase

Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

Meeting, Establish process for DEQ letters of approval for ADUs within subdiviso

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a process for DEQ letters of approval for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in subdivisions. The body will also review board appointments, a collective bargaining agreement, and land exemption requests.

• Establish process for DEQ letters of approval for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within subdivisions
• FY 2026 Extension Services Agreement between Montana State University Extension and Broadwater County
• Road Department Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Reiser Family Transfer exemption request (S15 T7N R2E)
• Deitsch Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S4 T2N R1E)

No Commission Meeting

The agenda states there is no Commission meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A working meeting with the County Administrative Officer was scheduled for August 4.

Public Hearing Boundary Line Adjustment between Broadwater County and Aaron Chri

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a boundary line adjustment with Aaron Christensen. The body will also decide on equipment purchases and several land use and floodplain permits.

• Public hearing and decision on boundary line adjustment between Broadwater County and Aaron Christensen
• Purchase of a 310 Caterpillar excavator for Solid Waste for $139,396
• Floodplain Permit Application for Old Town Bridge replacement
• Boundary Relocation Exemption Requests for McNeal (S21, T8N, R2E) and Flanagan (S27, T8N, R1E)
• Logan Minor Subdivision (S21, T9N, R2E)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on airport hangar design and a training benefit for a paralegal certificate. The body will also review two survey exemption requests and a consent agenda including budget and payroll items.

• Agreement for Advanced Training Education Benefit for Hannah Rauser not to exceed $2,642
• Size, design, and order of build for new hangars at Broadwater County Airport
• Darlinton Family Transfer Exemption request (S4 T2N R1E)
• Sipes Mortgage Survey Exemption request (S35 T9N R1W)
• Consent agenda items including County Audit, Budget, and Claims/Payroll

The Board approved an agreement to fund Hannah Rauser’s paralegal training up to $2,642. It adopted the design for new airport hangars, specifying east‑west orientation, first‑come‑first‑served FBO space, and a 42‑foot by 40‑foot taxiway. The commissioners also approved two land‑use exemption requests, appointed two members to the Hospital District Board, and approved several county claim payments.

• Approved Advanced Training Education Benefit for Hannah Rauser up to $2,642
• Approved airport hangar design: east‑west layout, first‑come‑first‑served FBO space, 42‑ft wide by 40‑ft deep taxiway
• Approved Darlinton Family Transfer Exemption Request (60‑ft easement)
• Approved Sipes Mortgage Survey Exemption Request
• Appointed Vic Sample and Dawn Langlinais to the Hospital District Board for three‑year terms
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved claims for $314,627.70, $13,817.80, $20,406.94, $29,685.84, and $19,566.88

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to review reports on rodeo, 4-H, and vendors. Members will discuss 2025 fair updates including entertainment, sponsors, and the fair book, as well as a parking plan.

• Tent set up scheduled for Monday, August 4th at 7:30 pm
• Budget update
• Parking plan discussion
• Rentals update
• 2025 Fair updates regarding entertainment, fair book, and sponsors

The Fair Board approved the July 17 meeting minutes as submitted. The board also confirmed that the 2025/2026 fair budgets have been approved. A tent‑set‑up date of August 4 at 7:30 p.m. was scheduled. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 17 meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved the 2025/2026 fair budget
• Scheduled tent set‑up for Monday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting - canceled

The scheduled meeting for the Broadwater County Board of Health on July 16, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and department updates.

Regular Meeting

The Board will review financial reports and station updates. Members will decide on the 2025-26 budget process, a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend, and various equipment and building repairs.

• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget Creation Process
• State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement
• District Officer Election Results
• State Entitlement Share

The board accepted the June minutes and approved a $10,000 transfer to the building account and $174,000 to the truck account. It also approved setting up a virtual training program for 25 participants at $99 per person and $395 annual fee. Finally, the board authorized payment of outstanding bills.

• Accepted June minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 transfer to building account and $174,000 to truck account (motion carried)
• Approved virtual training program for 25 people (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of bills (motion carried)

Regular Meeting - Headwaters Livestock Auction

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on the appointment of special deputy county attorneys and a $10,000 grant for Townsend Youth Baseball. The body will also review a preliminary plat request for Fairview Minor and receive updates on the FY26 budget and the Old Town Bridge project.

• Resolution for the Appointment of Special Deputy County Attorneys
• Trust Board approval of $10,000 grant for Townsend Youth Baseball
• Preliminary plat approval request for Fairview Minor (S12, T6N, R2E)
• Old Town Bridge project update
• FY26 Budget update

The Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-20, appointing special deputy county attorneys and a contract with Cochenour Law Firm. They also approved a $10,000 grant for Townsend Youth Baseball, a preliminary plat for Fairview Minor, and several payroll and mosquito board items.

• Approved Resolution 2025-20 appointing special deputy county attorneys (motion carried)
• Approved Townsend Youth Baseball grant of $10,000 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plat for Fairview Minor S12, T6N, R2E with recommended edits (motion carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $282,204.24 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $119,424.97 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $33,906.43 (motion carried)
• Approved Three Forks Mosquito Board bylaws (motion carried)
• Approved Townsend Mosquito District bylaws (motion carried)

Airport Board

The Airport Board will receive a construction update from Robert Peccia and Associates. Members will decide on hangar lease requests, the priority list for new hangars, and fuel pricing.

• Construction update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Decision on hangar lease requests
• Decision on steps for new hangars on priority list
• Decision on gravel purchase for 8U9
• Decision on fuel pricing

The Airport Board approved the Rocky Mountain and Ace Hardware maintenance claims without discussion, passing the motion unanimously. A motion to table the hangar lease and priority list discussion until the August or September meeting was adopted. The board also approved a $250 request for an excavator and concrete to install a windsock. Fuel pricing was left unchanged.

• Approved Rocky Mountain and Ace Hardware maintenance claims – unanimous
• Tabled hangar lease and priority list discussion until August/September meeting
• Approved $250 excavator rental and concrete for windsock installation – motion carried
• Decided to keep fuel prices unchanged

Mosquito Board - Three Forks

The Three Forks Mosquito Board will meet to conduct business including the election of officers and a decision regarding board bylaws. The board will also review a budget report and receive updates from the commission and district.

• Election of Officers
• Board Bylaws discussion and decision
• Budget Report

The board approved its bylaws for the Three Forks Mosquito District, passing the motion 3‑1. Commissioners elected Jesse Swenson as Chair and Lindsey Richtmyer as Vice Chair. The minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved board bylaws (3-1)
• Elected Jesse Swenson as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Lindsey Richtmyer as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2025 (motion carried)

Mosquito Board - Townsend

The Broadwater County Townsend Mosquito Board will meet to conduct board business. The meeting includes a budget report and decisions regarding board bylaws and the election of officers.

• Election of Officers
• Board Bylaws discussion/decision
• Budget Report

The board approved the June 17, 2025 minutes. Commissioners elected Jesse Swenson as chair and Lindsey Richtmyer as vice chair. The board also approved the district bylaws with a correction on the first page.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Jesse Swenson as chair (motion carried)
• Elected Lindsey Richtmyer as vice chair (motion carried)
• Approved Mosquito District bylaws with first‑page correction (motion carried)

County Commissioner &

The commission is scheduled for a working meeting on July 8 with the County Administrative Officer. No commission meeting is scheduled for July 9.

• Working meeting with Bill Jarocki regarding projects and deadlines
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of advisory board appointments and by-laws approval
• Review of interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals

Public Hearing Resolution to Adopt the Broadwater County FY25/26 Final Annual Bu

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and a subsequent vote to adopt the final annual budget for fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting includes a session for public comment on any jurisdictional matter.

• Public hearing on Resolution to Adopt the Broadwater County FY2025/2026 Final Annual Budget
• Decision on Resolution to Adopt the Broadwater County FY2025/2026 Final Annual Budget
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes
• Review of advisory board appointments and interlocal agreements

Public Hearing Parks & Rec Board Open Space Master Plan Centerville Road & Canto

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and make a decision regarding the Parks and Recreation Board Open Space Master Plan for properties at Centerville Road and Canton Lane. The body will also consider a public health task order and discuss the FY 26 budget.

• Public hearing and decision on Open Space Master Plan for Centerville Road & Canton Lane Properties
• Task Order 26-07-6-11-005-0 between Montana DPHHS and Broadwater County for $30,893
• Discussion of Broadwater County FY 26 Budget
• Working meeting regarding internet services for county buildings
• Working meeting regarding planning and projects in the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District

Discussion on TEAMS with Amerigo Contini & Charlie Trotier from Related Midwest

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to discuss matters with Amerigo Contini and Charlie Trotier from Related Midwest. The body will also review a consent agenda covering administrative and financial items.

• Discussion with Amerigo Contini and Charlie Trotier from Related Midwest
• Certificate of Survey review
• County Audit and Budget review
• Advisory board appointments and by-laws approval
• Interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to discuss operational updates for the 2025 fair, including vendor contracts and 4-H entries. The board will review and approve an edited version of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Rodeo.

• Review and approval of edited MOUs with Rodeo
• Budget update
• Planning for tent set up on Monday, August 4th
• Discussion of vendor contracts and payments
• Coordination of Fair Book and sponsor signage

The Fair Board approved the meeting minutes as submitted. The board approved and authorized signing of the final Memorandum of Understanding with the Rodeo, pending the Rodeo's signature at their next meeting. The budget update and other reports were presented but no votes were taken on them.

• Approved meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Approved MOU with Rodeo (motion carried)

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will review construction updates and consider the size and design of new hangars. The board is also scheduled to decide on hangar lease requests and fuel pricing.

• Preliminary discussion on size, design, and build order for new hangars
• Decision on hangar lease requests
• Decision regarding Cody Folkvord property space at 8U8
• Decision on gravel purchase for 8U9
• Decision on fuel pricing

The Board decided to build new hangars from East to West and established minimum size requirements for hangars on the new taxiway. The Board also designated the old FBO site for hangar use on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Approved May 23rd minutes
• Approved $105.00 claim for Mountain Alarm fire extinguishers
• Approved building hangars from East to West (unanimous)
• Approved leaving old FBO site open for hangar use on first-come, first-serve basis with undetermined size (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining 42-foot wide and 40-foot-deep minimum size for new taxiway hangars (unanimous)
• Approved continuing search for a tenant for hangar lot #13 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Board will review monthly financial and station reports. Members will discuss and decide on the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process, state entitlement shares, and requests for tax assessments. The meeting includes decisions on repairs and equipment purchases.

• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget Creation Process
• State Entitlement Share
• Tax assessment request to County Treasurer by PIN#
• Decisions on building and equipment repairs
• Decisions on equipment and building purchases

The Board approved the payment of bills and the allocation of two $500 donations to specific station accounts. Members discussed a $3,759 quote for online firefighter training and a $3,000 grant opportunity from the Broadwater Community Foundation.

• Approved May minutes as corrected
• Allocated $500 donation from Vigilante Electric to Park Trail account
• Allocated $500 donation to Toston account
• Approved payment of bills

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a boundary relocation exemption request for the Herschberger property. The body will also receive an update from the Broadwater School and Community Library and review a consent agenda.

• Decision on Herschberger Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S 8&9, T5N, R2E)
• Update from Chief Librarian Angela Giono regarding Joint Library Board of Trustees
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes

The board approved the Herschberger Boundary Relocation Exemption Request for the 8‑9 T5N R2E area. They also approved the Broadwater County Board of Health bylaws and the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, six county expense claims ranging from $5,393.73 to $282,661.15 were approved.

• Approved Herschberger Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (8‑9 T5N R2E)
• Approved Broadwater County Board of Health bylaws
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved expense claim for $11,255.57
• Approved expense claim for $11,973.57
• Approved expense claim for $31,986.27
• Approved expense claim for $282,661.15
• Approved expense claim for $8,897.08

Mosquito Board - Townsend

The board will meet to review a budget report and receive a commission update. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business discussions.

• Budget report
• Commission update

The Townsend Mosquito Board met on June 17, 2025. The board approved the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting after a motion and second, which carried. The FY 2025/26 budget was reported as $42,612.23 in revenue and $34,384 in expenditures. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (motion carried)

Mosquito Board - Three Forks

The Three Forks Mosquito Board will meet to review a budget report and receive updates from the commission and district. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business updates.

• Budget report review
• Commission and District updates

The Three Forks Mosquito Board met on June 17, 2025. Vice Chair Randolph moved, and Commissioner Swenson seconded, to approve the minutes from July 16, 2024; the motion carried. The board received a budget report noting a FY 25/26 budget of $14,485.89 and discussed upcoming mosquito‑trapping and contracting. No new business was taken and the next meeting is set for July 15, 2025.

• Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Broadwater County Board of Health will meet to receive updates from the Public Health Director and County Sanitarian. The board will discuss and decide on the Laboratory Transport Plan Checklist and response plans for pandemic influenza and communicable diseases.

• Review and sign Laboratory Transport Plan Checklist
• Review of Pandemic Influenza and Communicable Disease Response Plans
• Completion of signatures for Bylaws
• Environmental Health department update from Megan Bullock
• Public Health department update from Ruby Taylor

The Board of Health approved the minutes from January 27, 2025. Chair Lindsey Richtmyer signed the Laboratory Transport Plan Checklist and the Review of Pandemic Influenza and Communicable Disease Response Plans. The board discussed updates to the department webpage and meeting agendas.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes
• Completed bylaws signatures
• Signed Laboratory Transport Plan Checklist
• Signed Review of Pandemic Influenza and Communicable Disease Response Plans

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to discuss operational updates for the 2025 fair, including vendor contracts and 4-H entries. The board will review and approve an edited Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rodeo.

• Review and approval of edited MOU's with Rodeo
• Budget update
• Planning for tent set up on Monday, August 4th
• Discussion of contracted and paid vendors
• Ordering signs for new sponsors

Commission Working Meeting with Trident Solar Power Project

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding a working meeting with representatives from the Trident Solar Power Project, Gallatin Power, and offices of Senators Daines and Sheehy. The body will also review a consent agenda covering administrative tasks.

• Working meeting with Trident Solar Power Project, Adam Schumacher, and Gallatin Power
• Attendance by Eliza McLaughlin and John Durnal (Senator Daines' office) and Kelly Cotton (Senator Sheehy’s office)
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Approval of by-laws and interlocal agreements

No Commission Meeting

The agenda indicates there is no commission meeting on June 11, 2025. The document lists working meetings on June 9 and commissioner attendance at district meetings on June 13.

Commission Working Meeting with MBAC

The Broadwater County Commissioners are holding a working meeting with MBAC to discuss projects and planning for the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District. The body will also review a consent agenda including budget and administrative items.

• Planning and projects in the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District
• County Audit and Budget review
• Certificate of Survey review
• Advisory board appointments and by-laws approval
• Interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on several public health task orders and infrastructure contracts. The agenda includes decisions on bridge construction and a boundary relocation request.

• Immunization Program Task Order and Amendment totaling $44,284
• Construction contract and beam procurement for Old Town Bridge Project
• Hill/Lambott Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S3, T6N, R2E)
• Interlocal Agreement # DOJ-MVD-FY2025-0044 with Montana Department of Motor Vehicle Division
• Joint Application with Battle Ridge Builders for work in Montana's Streams, Wetlands, Floodplains & Other Water Bonds

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including the Old Town Bridge construction and a $617,000 DOT Aeronautics Division grant. They also adopted the 2024 Western Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved public health funding. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Motor Vehicle Division was tabled.

• Approved $617,000 DOT Aeronautics Division grant for the airport
• Approved Construction Contract for Old Town Bridge with Battle Ridge Builders
• Approved Assignment Procurement Contract for Old Town Bridge beams
• Approved Temporary Construction License for Old Town Bridge with Day Rider Ranch LLC
• Approved Resolution 18 adopting 2024 Western Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved $6,088 alcohol tax allocation to Many Rivers Whole Health for FY 2026
• Approved Immunization Program Task Order ($5,153) and Amendment ($39,131)
• Tabled MOU with Montana Department of Motor Vehicle Division

Public Hearing for 2026 Broadwater County Preliminary Budget

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and decide on the 2026 preliminary budget. The commission will also consider solid waste business assessments and a road union contract.

• Public hearing and decision on 2026 Broadwater County Preliminary Budget
• Public hearing and decision on Solid Waste Business Assessments
• Discussion and decision on Road Union Contract
• Visit with Congressman Troy Downing

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will review construction timelines from Robert Peccia and Associates. The board is scheduled to make decisions regarding fuel pricing, a new fuel system, and hangar lease requests.

• Construction start and closure date update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Decision on new fuel system and fuel pricing
• Decision on hangar lease requests
• Discussion on cars at 8U9
• Discussion regarding Cody Folkvord property space at 8U8

The Board approved the purchase of signs prohibiting motor vehicles on the landing and departing surfaces of the runway. Members also approved claims for Ace Hardware and updated the fuel price to $5.05. Discussions regarding hangar lot assignments and equipment use were tabled for next month's agenda.

• Approved April 16 minutes as presented
• Approved Ace Hardware claim for $28.10 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of signs prohibiting motor vehicles on runway landing and departing surfaces (unanimous)
• Decided to include CIP information with hangar owner invoices if not already present
• Updated fuel pricing to $5.05

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners meet on May 21, 2025, to discuss the 2026 budget process, a presentation from the DUI Task Force, and public comments on any subject within their jurisdiction. The meeting also includes procedural items such as claims, payroll, and ongoing advisory board appointments.

• Tracie Kiesel Broadwater County DUI Task Force Budget Presentation
• Discussion on Budget 2026 process led by Bill Jarocki, County Administrative Officer
• Discussion on Solid Waste Business Assessments led by TJ Graveley, Public Works Director
• Public comment period on any subject within Commission jurisdiction
• Certificate of Survey review and County Audit / Budget review

The board approved the Broadwater County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws. They also approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Payroll claims totaling $284,327.16, $33,164.72, and $24,944.15 were approved.

• Approved Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws (carried)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved payroll claim of $284,327.16 (carried)
• Approved payroll claim of $33,164.72 (carried)
• Approved payroll claim of $24,944.15 (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District board will review monthly financial reports, station updates from Winston, Duck Creek, Townsend, and other areas, and discuss unfinished business including tax assessments, a fire station building, and insurance agreements. The board will also begin the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process.

• Monthly financial report review
• Letter to County Treasurer requesting tax assessment by PIN#
• Silo’s Area Building discussion
• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget Creation Process
• Rural Fire/City of Townsend Agreement and insurance review

The board accepted the April meeting minutes and approved the purchase of a fifteen‑gallon 4‑wheel sprayer tank for $70 and twelve gear bags at $16.99 each. A motion to pay pending bills was also carried. The Silo’s Area Building project was tabled pending cost information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted April minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of fifteen‑gallon 4‑wheel sprayer tank for $70 (approved)
• Approved purchase of twelve gear bags at $16.99 each (approved)
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Tabled Silo’s Area Building project pending cost review (tabled)
• Sworn‑in Tom S. and Barb D. scheduled for May meeting (appointment noted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Regular Meeting - canceled

The regular meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, was canceled. The original agenda included department updates and strategic planning.

County Commissioner &

At its May 14 meeting, the Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and canvass votes for the Sheriff Public Safety Mill Levy Election, discuss a public health workforce grant, review solid waste business assessments, and decide on final plat approval for the Albe Minor Subdivision and a cost-of-living adjustment for county employees. The agenda also includes public comment and a consent agenda for routine items.

• Appointment of officer to replace Commissioner Jesse Swenson for canvassing the Sheriff Public Safety Mill Levy Election
• Canvass of votes for the Broadwater County Sheriff Public Safety Mill Levy Election
• Public Health Workforce Grant, Task Order 26-07-1-01-105-0, between Montana DPHHS and Broadwater County
• Discussion/Decision on Albe Minor Subdivision final plat approval (S3, T7N, R1E)
• Discussion/Decision on cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for county employees

The Board of Commissioners accepted the Sheriff Public Safety Mill Levy Election results and approved a $53,000 task order with Montana DPHHS. They also approved the Albe Minor Subdivision and set employee cost-of-living adjustments for the 2026 budget.

• Appointed Treasurer Melissa Franks to replace Commissioner Swenson for the Canvass of Votes
• Accepted the Sheriff Public Safety Mill Levy Election Summary Results
• Approved Task Order No. 26-07-1-01-105-0 with Montana DPHHS for $53,000
• Approved Albe Minor Subdivision
• Set 2026 budget COLA at 2.5% and agreed to cover $74/month per employee insurance premium increase
• Approved May 7, 2025, Minutes
• Approved claims totaling $21,931.30

Working Meeting

The Board of Health is holding a working meeting to review the Public Health Confluence. Members will also discuss board administration and policies.

• Review of Public Health Confluence
• Discussion of Board of Health administration and policies

Fair Board

The board will discuss and potentially approve memoranda of understanding (MOU's) with the rodeo. Other business includes updates on rentals, 2025 Fair entertainment, Fair Book, and sponsors. Committee reports on open class, vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations will be presented. Public comment will be taken.

• Review and approval of MOU's with Rodeo
• Rentals update
• 2025 Fair updates (entertainment, Fair Book, sponsors)
• Board Training Update
• Committee reports on open class, vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations

The Fair Board voted to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session.

• Approved meeting minutes as submitted

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Amended Subdivision Regulations and then discuss/decide on adoption. They will also consider a preliminary plat for the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision and vote on increasing the airport hangar lease rate from 12 to 12.3 cents per square foot effective July 1, 2025. On May 8, they will have a working meeting on the preliminary budget with the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing on 2025 Amended Subdivision Regulations
• Discussion/decision on Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision preliminary plat (S9, T7N, R3E)
• Discussion/decision on Airport Hangar lease rate increase to 12.3 cents/sq ft effective July 1, 2025
• Working meeting on preliminary budget with Sheriff's Office on May 8

The Board approved the preliminary plan for the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision along with two variance requests. Commissioners also increased airport hangar lease rates and appointed two members to the Parks and Recreation Board. Multiple sets of county claims and payroll were approved.

• Accepted amendments to Subdivision Regulations Fire Protections section 5(q) to add 'for majors only'
• Approved April 16 and April 23, 2025, minutes
• Approved 3-inch variance for fire protection for Counts Subdivision $9, T7N, R3E
• Approved amended variance for shared driveway off Big Country Drive for Counts Subdivision
• Approved preliminary plan for Counts Hay and Minor Subdivision with conditions
• Approved airport hangar lease rate increase from 12 to 12.3 cents/square foot effective July 1, 2025
• Approved appointment of Carol Hatfield and Wendy Graveley to Parks and Recreation Board
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $482,703.44 across six separate votes

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are not holding a regular meeting on April 30, 2025. Instead, they have scheduled a working meeting with the County Administrative Officer to discuss projects and deadlines. The agenda also lists routine consent items such as certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll, and correspondence.

• Working meeting with Bill Jarocki, County Administrative Officer, on projects and deadlines
• Certificate of Survey review
• Advisory board appointments and by-laws approval
• Claims, payroll, and minutes review
• County audit and budget discussion

County Commissioner &

On April 23, the Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several items, including two Trust Board grants: $11,550 for the Lions Club and $30,000 for McArthy Park tennis court repairs. They will also consider a $6,320 contract with Landscaping Unlimited and a resolution to transfer property between government entities. On April 24, a working meeting with the County Administrative Officer will address projects and deadlines.

• Decision on STOKE grant of $30,000 for McArthy Park Tennis Court Repair Project
• Decision on Broadwater County Lions Club grant for $11,550
• Contract with Landscaping Unlimited for $6,320
• Resolution of Intent to Transfer Property Between Certain Governmental Entities
• Elections update from Clerk and Recorder

The Board approved grants for the Lions Club and McCarthy Park tennis court repairs. Commissioners also approved updated Trust Board Bylaws and a forest management MOU. Multiple sets of payroll and general claims were approved.

• Approved Broadwater County Lions Club grant of $11,550.00
• Approved STOKE grant of $30,000.00 for McCarthy Park Tennis Court Repair Project
• Approved updated Broadwater County Trust Board Bylaws
• Approved MOU for MFCN Collaborative and BEDRC Forest Management support grant of $4,000
• Approved payroll claims of $293,165.47
• Approved claims of $36,427.23
• Approved claims of $42,884.54
• Approved claims of $313,319.06

County Commissioner &

At this meeting, the Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public comment on matters not on the agenda, then discuss and decide on two resolutions: one to declare tangible property surplus and authorize its disposal at public auction, and another to transfer property between government entities. They will also consider the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision preliminary plat request. The consent agenda covers routine items such as claims, payroll, and board appointments.

• Resolution declaring tangible property surplus and authorizing public auction
• Resolution of intent to transfer property between government entities
• Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision preliminary plat request (S9, T7N, R3E)
• Consent agenda includes certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes
• Working meetings on April 14 and 15 covered projects, deadlines, and TEDD planning

The Board of Commissioners approved the disposal of surplus tangible property via public auction. Denise Thompson was appointed as the Rodeo Board Liaison for the Fair Board for a one-year term. No decision was reached regarding a variance request for the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 to declare tangible property as surplus and authorize disposal at public auction
• Appointed Denise Thompson to a one-year term as Rodeo Board Liaison for the Fair Board
• Approved April 9, 2025, minutes
• No decision made on 2nd variance request for Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District Board will discuss and decide on several operational items including the Silo's Area Building, VFIS training, and the 25-26 fiscal year budget creation process. New business includes discussion of HB547 and a trustee virtual meeting. The meeting also covers routine reports, claims, and bills.

• Discussion and decision on Silo's Area Building
• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget Creation Process
• Discussion of HB547
• Fire Board Appointments
• VFIS Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Instructor

The Board approved funding for equipment repairs at the Winston station and signed an easement agreement for a well and tank at 161 Weasel Creek Road. The board also approved the payment of bills and the March meeting minutes.

• Approved up to $4,000 for a new charger and batteries at Winston station
• Approved and signed easement agreement for well and tank at 161 Weasel Creek Road
• Approved March meeting minutes as corrected
• Approved payment of claims and bills
• Tabled decision on Silo's Area Building pending final cost analysis

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will discuss and decide on several operational items, including a new fuel system, sale of a county snowplow to the airport, hangar lease requests, and fuel pricing. The meeting also includes an update on airport construction by Robert Peccia and Associates and a discussion about fencing and parking with the Rodeo Club.

• Update on airport construction start and closure date by Robert Peccia and Associates
• Discussion on Rodeo Club fencing and parking concerns
• Decision on sale of a county snowplow to the airport
• Decision on a new fuel system
• Decision on hangar lease requests and fuel pricing

The Board decided not to purchase a snowplow from the county due to maintenance concerns. The Board also approved several claims for equipment and services and maintained current fuel pricing.

• Approved claims including $12,116.03 for QTPOD installation and $496.00 for equipment rental (Unanimous)
• Decided not to purchase county snowplow
• Approved meeting minutes as presented
• Maintained fuel pricing at $5.15
• Postponed Mountain Fly-in Course for the year

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will discuss scheduling and logistics for the 2025 fair. The board is also reviewing a letter of interest to make a formal recommendation for the Rodeo Board Liaison position.

• Recommendation for Rodeo Board Liaison position
• 2025 Fair entertainment, sponsors, and vendors
• Open Class schedule for fair week
• Vendor letters
• Rentals update

The board recommended Denise Thompson for the Rodeo Board Liaison position and approved hiring a mobile escape room for the 2025 fair. The board also established a pricing structure for the escape room activity.

• Recommended Denise Thompson for Rodeo Board Liaison position
• Approved hiring mobile escape room for $2,950
• Set escape room pricing: ages 0-12 free with adult, ages 13+ $5 each
• Approved meeting minutes as submitted

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a 2025 Water Usage and Grading Agreement with the City of Townsend and a request for electric service at the 701 N Cedar Street shop and impound yard for $11,275. The meeting also includes public comment on matters not on the agenda and a working meeting with the County Administrative Officer. The consent agenda covers routine items such as certificate of survey reviews, advisory board appointments, claims, payroll, and grants.

• Discussion/Decision: 2025 Water Usage and Grading Agreement with the City of Townsend
• Discussion/Decision: Request for electric service at 701 N Cedar Street shop and impound yard, Townsend, $11,275
• Working meeting with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki on projects and deadlines
• Consent agenda includes Certificate of Survey reviews, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, and ongoing grants
• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda within commission jurisdiction

The Board of Commissioners approved a 2025 water usage and grading agreement with the City of Townsend. They also authorized funding for electric service at a shop and impound yard and approved a Homeland Security Grant letter.

• Approved 2025 Water Usage and Grading Agreement with the City of Townsend
• Approved $11,275.00 for electric service at 701 N Cedar Street ($8,137.50 from Sheriff’s Office and $3,137.50 from Solid Waste Department)
• Approved letter for the Homeland Security Grant
• Approved April 2 and March 12, 2025, minutes
• Approved claims in the amount of $10,000.00

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a working meeting on March 31 and a public meeting on April 2. On April 2, they will take public comment, then discuss and decide on an insurance rate increase proposal, a boundary relocation exemption request, and a minor subdivision preliminary plat. A consent agenda covers routine items such as claims, payroll, and audit.

• Discussion/decision on Insurance Review Committee rate increase proposal
• Lawson Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S35, T7N, R2E)
• Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat (S9, T7N, R3E)
• Working meeting with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki on March 31
• Consent agenda includes Certificate of Survey, advisory board appointments, claims, payroll, and audit

The Board approved paying a monthly insurance rate increase for employees and granted a boundary relocation exemption request. One variance for the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision was approved, while a third variance was tabled for further review. The board also approved several sets of claims and payroll.

• Approved paying $74 per month per employee for insurance rate increases for the remainder of the 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Approved Lawson Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S35 T7N R2E
• Approved first variance request for Big Country Drive (Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision)
• Tabled third variance request for Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision until April 16, 2025
• Approved Regional Detention Center to maintain grant funds in the amount of $130,209.00
• Approved March 19 and 26, 2025, minutes
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $265,404.79
• Approved claims totaling $124,639.66 across four separate sets

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment period, then consider three discussion/decision items: appointing Barb DeMartin to the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Board, an Insurance Review Committee rate increase proposal, and a QSC boundary relocation exemption request. A consent agenda covering routine items such as claims, payroll, minutes, and advisory board appointments will also be reviewed.

• Appointment of Barb DeMartin to Broadwater County Rural Volunteer Fire Department Board
• Discussion/decision on Insurance Review Committee rate increase proposal
• Discussion/decision on QSC boundary relocation exemption request (S11, 13 & 14, T6N, R3E)
• Consent agenda: Certificate of Survey, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, mail, correspondence, task orders

The Board approved a boundary relocation request for QSC Trust and Roland Durocher. They appointed Barb DeMartin to the Rural Fire District Board and approved three sets of claims and payroll. An insurance rate increase proposal was tabled for the next meeting.

• Appointed Barb DeMartin to the Broadwater County Rural Fire District Board
• Approved QSC/Durocher Boundary Relocation Request Sections 11, 13, and 14, Township 6N R3E
• Approved minutes from July 3 and July 10, 2024
• Approved claims totaling $14,912.20
• Approved claims totaling $113,426.31
• Approved payroll claims totaling $35,705.90
• Tabled Insurance Review Committee rate increase proposal to next week's agenda

County Compensation Board

The Broadwater County Compensation Board will meet to discuss the salary schedule for certain county officers under MCA 7-4-2503. The board intends to make a salary schedule recommendation.

• Open discussion on salary schedule for certain county officers (MCA 7-4-2503)
• Salary schedule recommendation from the Compensation Board

The Board discussed economic factors, including inflation and rising health insurance costs, before making a salary recommendation. The board voted to recommend a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

• Recommended 3.5% COLA (Motion carried)

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will meet to discuss and decide on the Capital Improvement Plan with Robert Peccia & Associates, elect officers, set a long-term tie-down fee, adjust yearly lease amounts based on CPI, and review hangar lease requests. The meeting also covers a new fuel system, fuel pricing, and bylaws review.

• Discussion/Decision: Capital Improvement Plan with Robert Peccia & Associates
• Discussion/Decision: Long Term Tie Down Fee
• Discussion/Decision: Consumer Price Index and yearly lease amount
• Discussion/Decision: Hangar Lease Request(s) and Priority List
• Discussion/Decision: New Fuel System

The Board updated the Capital Improvement Plan through 2031 and increased hangar lease rates based on the Consumer Price Index. The Board also approved current bylaws and processed several hardware and consulting claims.

• Elected Adam MacDonald as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Hollister as vice chair (unanimous)
• Amended Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2031 (unanimous)
• Increased hangar lease rate from 12 cents to 12.3 cents per square foot (unanimous)
• Approved current bylaws for another year (unanimous)
• Confirmed use of cellular for new fuel system
• Approved claims for Townsend Hardware, MT 43 News, and Robert Peccla and Associates (unanimous)
• Maintained fuel pricing at 55.15

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a working meeting on March 17 with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki regarding projects and deadlines. On March 19, they will take public comment, hear a department update from the Noxious Weed Coordinator including a new staff position, discuss an insurance rate increase proposal from Finance Officer Debbie Kelley, and consider a request for MACo legal assistance for the Wood Duck Timber Project. A consent agenda covers routine items such as certificate of survey review and advisory board appointments.

• Discussion/Decision on insurance rate increase proposal by Finance Officer Debbie Kelley
• Discussion/Decision on Wood Duck Timber Project request for MACo legal assistance for funding amicus brief
• Department update from Jessica Bushnell, Noxious Weed Coordinator, including new staff position
• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda within commission jurisdiction
• Consent agenda including certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, and claims/payroll/minutes

The Board of Commissioners approved payroll and general claims totaling $263,548.10. They also authorized a $5,000 funding request for the Wood Duck Timber Project and approved a new job description for an assistant noxious weed coordinator.

• Approved Job Description for Assistant Noxious Weed Coordinator (carried)
• Approved resignation of Lauren Raiser from the Fair Board (carried)
• Approved requesting $5,000 from MACO Local Government Assistance for the Wood Duck Timber Project (carried)
• Approved claims in the amount of $4,994.00 (carried)
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $258,554.10 (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District Board will meet to review monthly financials and station reports. They will discuss unfinished business including the Silo's Area Building, a training instructor, billing, and a resolution from Three Forks. The board will also begin the budget creation process for the 2025-26 fiscal year and consider equipment and building purchases.

• Discussion and possible decision on Silo's Area Building
• Discussion on VFIS Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Instructor
• Discussion on Pintler Billing
• Review of Three Forks Rural Fire District Resolution
• Begin 2025-26 fiscal year budget creation process

The Board approved the March meeting minutes and authorized payment of bills. Members signed a contract with Pintler Billing after the initial sign-up fee was waived. The Board also discussed updating a 1985 agreement with the City of Townsend.

• Approved March meeting minutes as corrected
• Approved payment of bills
• Signed Pintler Billing contract

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will discuss planning for the 2025 fair, including logo design, entertainment options, and sponsorship needs. The board will also consider accepting the resignation of Lauren Reiser and review vendor letters, open class updates, and a joint meeting with Rodeo/4-H regarding the Water Tower construction project.

• Accept Lauren Reiser resignation dated 2/11/2025; letters of interest noticed through 3/14/2025
• 2025 Fair planning: logo, concert or entertainment, sponsors with perks/options due by 4/25/2025
• Fair book to be printed by 5/9/2025
• April joint meeting with Rodeo/4-H to discuss Water Tower construction project
• Rentals update under new business

The Broadwater County Fair Board accepted the resignation of Lauren Reiser and decided to forego a concert for the 2025 fair. The board also selected a fair logo and scheduled a joint meeting with Rodeo and 4-H for April 7.

• Accepted resignation of Lauren Reiser
• Voted to forego the concert for the 2025 fair
• Selected logo featuring sun, horse, cowboy, and kids kneeling
• Approved meeting minutes as submitted

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on March 12, 2025. They will discuss a resolution for annual temporary traffic limits on designated county roads. They will decide on a lease agreement with Canyon Enterprise for boat slips and on a Crisis Diversion Grant Task Order. The previously scheduled resolution on the Solid Waste District Business Assessment Fee Schedule has been rescheduled.

• Discussion/Decision on county agreement with Canyon Enterprise for lease of boat slips
• Discussion/Decision on Crisis Diversion Grant Task Order approval (HHS-BHDD-0114AP-B25-101-74033-0)
• Discussion of Resolution for Annual Temporary Limitation of Traffic on Designated County Roads
• Resolution of Solid Waste District Business Assessment Fee Schedule rescheduled to a later date
• Consent agenda includes Certificate of Survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, mail, correspondence, task orders

The Board approved a contract with Canyon Enterprise for boat slip leases and a Crisis Diversion Grant Task Order. They also authorized up to $30,000 for QT Pod equipment at the Townsend Airport. Several sets of claims and payroll were approved.

• Approved agreement with Canyon Enterprise for boat slip leases
• Approved Crisis Diversion Grant Task Order HHS-BHDD-0114AP-B25-101-74033-0
• Approved up to $30,000 for Townsend Airport purchase of QT Pod Equipment
• Approved February 5, 19 and March 5 minutes
• Approved claims for $12,116.03
• Approved claims for $21,548.39
• Approved payroll claims for $278,584.02 and $274,962.39
• Approved claims for $50,000.00

Special Board Meeting

The Airport Board will meet to discuss and decide on the replacement of the fuel system at Townsend Airport 8U8. The board will review information regarding QT Pods and PetroVend.

• Decision on fuel system replacement at Townsend Airport 8U8
• Review of QT Pods information
• Review of PetroVend information

The Broadwater County Airport Board met to review fuel system options. The Board unanimously approved the purchase of a QT Pod system.

• Approved purchase of QT Pod fuel system up to $30,000 (unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment period and then discuss and decide on several items, including a resolution to adopt a new Solid Waste District Business Assessment Fee Schedule, a resolution declaring county property as surplus, and a resolution for the sale of personal property to the City of Townsend. They will also consider final plat approval for an amended lot in Wheatland Meadows and two exemption requests for boundary relocations. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as claims, payroll, and minutes.

• Resolution of Broadwater County Solid Waste District Business Assessment Fee Schedule (discussion)
• Resolution declaring tangible personal property owned by Broadwater County as surplus (discussion/decision)
• Resolution of Intent for sale of personal property between Broadwater County and City of Townsend (discussion/decision)
• Amended Lot 44 Wheatland Meadows Subsequent Minor Subdivision final plat approval (discussion/decision)
• Mostad Family Transfer exemption request (discussion/decision)

The Board approved three land-related requests, including a subdivision plat and two exemptions. They declared certain county property as surplus and approved five sets of claims. A resolution regarding the sale of property to the City of Townsend was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 declaring tangible personal property as surplus
• Tabled Resolution of Intent for the Sale of Personal Property to the City of Townsend
• Approved final plat for Amended Lot 44 Wheatland Meadows Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Approved Mostad Family Transfer exemption request
• Approved Weaver Boundary Relocation exemption request
• Approved claims for $14,134.76
• Approved claims for $22,540.75
• Approved claims for $13,466.62, $72,535.98, and $38,253.56

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners are attending the MACo Legislative Conference on February 25-26, so no regular commission meeting is held on February 26. The agenda lists standard consent items (certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, mail, correspondence, and task orders) that would have been considered during a typical meeting. Public comment is available in writing or in person if needed.

• No commission meeting on February 26, 2025
• Commissioners attending MACo Legislative Conference on Feb 25-26
• Working meeting with county administrative officer and deputy county attorney on Feb 24 regarding projects and deadlines
• Standard consent agenda items listed for discussion if meeting were held

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment period then decide on several items: a Northwestern Energy powerline easement, purchase of two snowplows from Lewis & Clark County for $50,000, a contract for Homemaker funding with Rocky Mountain Development Council, a sanitarian contract with Gravel Bar Consulting, the appointment of Kaylan Minor as Chief Deputy County Attorney with a wage adjustment, a resolution to use Wheatland TEDD tax increment financing funds to retain Dorsey & Whitney LLP, and a $47,689.30 grant for the Rodeo Association. A consent agenda covering surveys, appointments, claims, and other routine business will also be acted upon.

• Discussion/Decision: Northwestern Energy overhead electric powerline easement at 701 N Cedar St/Shop and Impound Yard
• Discussion/Decision: Purchase of 2 snowplows from Lewis & Clark County for $50,000
• Discussion/Decision: Contract between Rocky Mountain Development Council and Broadwater County for Homemaker funding
• Discussion/Decision: Resolution to use Wheatland TEDD Tax Incremental Financing Funds to retain Dorsey & Whitney LLP
• Discussion/Decision: Approval of Rodeo Association grant for $47,689.30 from Broadwater County Trust Board

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two snowplows from Lewis and Clark County and a grant for the Rodeo Association. They also appointed a Chief Deputy County Attorney and approved a sanitarian contract and a powerline easement.

• Approved Northwestern Energy Overhead Electric Powerline Easement at 701 N Cedar St/Shop and Impound Yard
• Approved purchase of two snowplows from Lewis and Clark County for $50,000.00
• Approved letter of intent for Homemaker funding grant from Rocky Mountain Development Council
• Approved Sanitarian Contract with Gravel Bar Consulting, LLC through April 1, 2026
• Approved appointment of Kaylan Minor as Chief Deputy County Attorney with market wage increase
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 to use Wheatland TEDD TIF funds to retain Dorsey and Whitney LLP
• Approved Broadwater County Trust Board Rodeo Association grant for $47,689.30
• Approved Alex Potter to serve on the LAC board for a three-year term

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will consider the proposed timeline and public outreach for the Townsend 8U8 Airport Expansion, based on an update from Robert Peccia and Associates. Other business includes election of officers, setting the Consumer Price Index-based yearly lease amount, reviewing bylaws, and discussing a new fuel system. The board will also review hangar lease requests and priority list, and discuss fuel pricing. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Discussion/decision on Townsend 8U8 Airport Expansion timeline and public outreach
• Election of officers for the board
• Discussion/decision on Consumer Price Index and yearly lease amount
• Review and decision on new fuel system
• Review/discussion of hangar lease requests and priority list

The board approved the January 15, 2025, minutes with one correction. Several items, including the election of officers, bylaw review, and lease amounts, were tabled until next month. The board decided to maintain fuel pricing at $5.15.

• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes with correction (Passed)
• Fuel pricing maintained at $5.15
• Tabled Consumer Price Index and Yearly lease amount
• Tabled review of bylaws
• Tabled election of officers
• Approved one claim (Passed unanimously)

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District Board meets to consider unfinished business including BLM property, VFIS driver training, a web page update, billing services, employee evaluations, and a resolution from Three Forks Rural Fire District. New business includes a Tri County Fire Safe Working Group mitigation video. The board will also decide on repairs and purchases for equipment and buildings.

• Discussion and decision on BLM Property
• VFIS Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Instructor
• Three Forks Rural Fire District Resolution
• Repairs and purchases for equipment and buildings
• Tri County Fire Safe Working Group mitigation video

The board approved a contract with Pintler Billing Service to manage insurance billing for out-of-county accident responses. The board also accepted a State Fund quote and approved a $300 donation to the Montana State Firefighter Memorial.

• Approved account setup with Pintler Billing Service (Motion carried)
• Accepted January meeting minutes (Motion carried)
• Approved State Fund quote (Motion carried)
• Approved $300 donation to Montana State Firefighter Memorial (Motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills (Motion carried)
• Decided to begin drafting a resolution similar to Three Forks Rural Fire District

No Commission Meeting

The agenda states there is no commission meeting on February 12, 2025. The document lists working meetings on February 10 and 11 regarding projects and deadlines.

Special Board Meeting - CANCELLED

The Broadwater County Airport Board special meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda originally included discussion on a Montana Aeronautics Grant and dust pods.

• Meeting cancelled; no items addressed.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several items including an airport hangar lease, purchase of two snowplows from Lewis & Clark County for $50,000, approval of Board of Health Bylaws, a resolution declaring support and funding from County Floating Mills for law enforcement and public safety, the sheriff mill levy, appointment of special deputy county attorneys, updating subdivision fees, and an appeal of a boundary relocation denial. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a consent agenda for routine items.

• Discussion/Decision on airport hangar lease for Adam MacDonald
• Discussion/Decision to purchase 2 snowplows from Lewis & Clark County for $50,000
• Resolution declaring support and providing funding from County Floating Mills for law enforcement, dispatch, and public safety services
• Resolution for appointment of special deputy county attorneys to assist with felony prosecutions
• Resolution updating Broadwater County Subdivision Fees and appeal of Heinemann Boundary Relocation denial

The Board approved resolutions to fund law enforcement and public safety services, including a ballot vote for up to 39.93 mills. Other actions included approving a 20-year airport hangar lease and updating subdivision fees.

• Approved 20-year airport hangar lease for Adam MacDonald
• Approved Broadwater County Board of Health Bylaws with edits
• Approved Resolution 2025-9 providing funding from County Floating Mills for law enforcement, dispatch, and public safety
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 authorizing ballot vote for up to 39.93 mills for law enforcement, dispatch, and public safety
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 appointing Special Deputy County Attorneys for felony cases
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 updating Broadwater County Subdivision Fees with edits
• Approved boundary relocation for Heinemann
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 opposing legislation limiting Montana Association of Counties lobbying

County Commissioner &

At its January 29 meeting, the Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a Sheriff Mill Levy Resolution, a resolution updating subdivision fees, and an appeal of a boundary relocation denial. They will also consider an interlocal agreement for solid waste disposal at the Lewis and Clark County Landfill and an airport hangar lease. Public comment is taken at 10:00 AM.

• Sheriff Mill Levy Resolution
• Resolution Updating Broadwater County Subdivision Fees
• Appeal of December 11, 2024 denial of Heinemann Boundary Relocation
• Interlocal Agreement for Waste Disposal of Broadwater County Solid Waste at Lewis and Clark County Landfill
• Airport hangar lease for Adam MacDonald

The Board approved an interlocal agreement for waste disposal with Lewis and Clark County through June 20, 2028. Commissioners appointed new members to the Noxious Weed and Planning boards and approved several family transfer exemptions. The board also authorized payments for claims and payroll totaling over $450,000.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Waste Disposal with Lewis and Clark County through June 20, 2028
• Approved $6,000.00 invoice for Family Medical Clinic
• Approved Armstrong Family Transfer exemption request
• Approved Green Family Transfer Exemption Request
• Approved FY26-FY27 Missouri River Drug Task Force MOU
• Appointed Nathan Kosto and Wes Munns to Noxious Weed Board
• Appointed Charles Freshman, Duane Meagher, and Shae Counts to Planning Board
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $453,176.52

Board of Health

The Broadwater County Board of Health will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, review bylaws (including a proposed change to meeting times from 2pm to 3pm), elect officers, and receive updates from public health and sanitation directors. No major budget items or regulatory actions are on the agenda.

• Discussion/decision on bylaws review, including shifting meeting time to 3pm
• Election of board officers for 2025
• Department update from Ruby Taylor, Director of Public Health
• Department update from Megan Bullock, Broadwater County Sanitarian

The Board of Health approved updated bylaws with suggested edits and elected its leadership for the term. The board also approved minutes from five previous meetings dating from May to October.

• Approved minutes from May 20, June 7, July 1, July 15, and October 21
• Approved Board of Health bylaws with suggested edits
• Elected Lindsey Richtmyer as Chair
• Elected Emily Clark as Vice Chair

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commission is not holding a regular public meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Instead, working meetings are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday with county staff on projects and deadlines. The agenda lists routine consent items such as certificate of survey reviews, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll, and county audit/budget matters.

• No commission meeting on Jan 22
• Working meetings on Jan 21 (with Kay Minor) and Jan 22 (with Bill Jarocki) for projects and deadlines
• Consent agenda includes certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments, claims/payroll/minutes, county audit/budget, ongoing grants, correspondence, and task orders

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will discuss and decide on a new fuel system, fuel pricing, and new leases for current hangar owners. Updates will include the apron expansion project from Robert Peccia and Associates, a hangar owner document, and hangar lease requests with a priority list. The board will also review its bylaws under new business.

• Update on Apron Expansion from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Discuss/Decide: New Fuel System
• Discuss/Decide: New Leases for Current Hangar Owners
• Review/Discuss/Decide: Hangar Lease Request(s) and Priority List
• Discuss/Decide: Fuel Pricing

The Board approved claims for McAfee virus protection and updated fuel pricing to $5.15. Members discussed a potential 90-day airport closure starting in April or May but deferred setting notices until the next meeting.

• Approved December 2024 minutes
• Approved claims for McAfee virus protection ($589.99)
• Denied True Value claim ($510.99) pending review of previous payment
• Updated fuel pricing to $5.15
• Tabled airport closure notifications pending clarity on timing
• Removed new leases for current hangar owners from the agenda

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on several administrative updates. Key items include a resolution regarding subdivision fees and a plan for noxious weeds.

• Resolution updating Broadwater County subdivision fees
• Noxious Weed Plan
• Solid Waste Canister Rental Agreement
• Certificate of Survey review
• County Audit / Budget

The Board of Commissioners approved the Broadwater County Noxious Weed Management Plan and Resolution 2025-8 regarding the 2025 Canister Rental Agreement. The board also approved two sets of claims totaling $38,931.97. A proposed amendment to subdivision fees was discussed but no action was recorded.

• Approved Broadwater County Noxious Weed Management Plan
• Approved Resolution 2025-8 Adopting the 2025 Broadwater County Canister Rental Agreement
• Approved claims in the amount of $26,614.84
• Approved claims in the amount of $12,317.13
• Approved minutes from December 18, 2024, and January 8, 2025

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to decide on the 2025 chairman and vice chairman, discuss switching member roles, and choose the 2025 fair theme. They will also receive reports from open class, vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations, and discuss the vision for the fair and rentals updates.

• Election of Fair Board Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025
• Discussion and possible decision on switching member roles for 2025
• Selection of 2025 Fair Theme
• Discussion of Vision for Broadwater County Fair
• Update on Rentals

The Board appointed Tayla Snapp as Chairman and Karen Noyes as Vice Chairman for 2025. Members also approved a role swap between Sheila Stenzel and Val Hornsveld and selected themes for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 fairs.

• Elected Tayla Snapp as Chairman (Motion passed)
• Elected Karen Noyes as Vice Chairman (Motion passed)
• Approved switching Sheila Stenzel to Vendor Supervisor and Val Hornsveld to Public Relations (Motion passed)
• Selected 2025 theme: Blue Jeans and Country Dreams
• Selected 2026 theme: Ridin’, Rockin’, and Livestockin’
• Selected 2027 theme: Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Motion passed)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2025. After public comment and election of officers, they will discuss and decide on several items including declaring surplus property for Search and Rescue, a solid waste canister rental agreement, temporary road closures, a lease contract with the state Motor Vehicle Division, and adoption of multiple resolutions for 2025 setting mileage rates, hours of operation, meeting dates, and policies. Consent agenda items include certificate of survey review, board appointments, claims, and grants.

• Declaration of tangible personal property surplus for Broadwater County Search and Rescue
• Solid Waste Canister Rental Agreement discussion/decision
• Resolution for annual temporary closure of designated county roads
• State of Montana Standard Lease Contract with Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division
• Adoption of 2025 resolutions: mileage/lodging/per diem, hours, meeting dates, open meetings policy, public process policy

The Commission established 2025 operational policies, including office hours, meeting dates, and travel rates. The board approved several appointments to county boards and authorized the disposal of surplus personal property. A lease contract with the DOJ Motor Vehicle Division was also approved.

• Appointed Lindsey Richtmyer as Chair and Debi Randolph as Vice Chair
• Approved Resolution 2025-1 to dispose of surplus tangible personal property
• Approved Resolution 2025-2 for temporary closure of Pole Creek Road
• Approved DOJ Motor Vehicle Division lease (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2029)
• Approved Resolutions 2025-3 through 2025-7 regarding travel rates, office hours, meeting dates, open meetings, and public process policies
• Appointed members to Trust, Airport, Fair, Museum, Solid Waste, and Townsend Mosquito boards
• Accepted Mary Ellen Schnur's resignation from the LAC Board
• Approved multiple claim payments totaling $413,843.67