Anaconda

County Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 282, which amends Chapter 20 (Utilities) of the county code. They will also vote on a $3,500 funding request for CCCS Inc-Discovery House, a memorandum of understanding for realigning Pintlar Peaks Drive, and an amendment to the Goosetown special event permit. Approval of minutes and claims are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 282 amending Chapter 20 (Utilities)
• Funding request: $3,500 for CCCS Inc-Discovery House for FY 2026-2027
• MOU with MM Blue Sky LLC for realignment of Pintlar Peaks Dr.
• Amendment to special event permit for Goosetown

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide if the Nelson family can create a 0.5-acre lot on the 'A' Hill property. This request seeks relief from the standard 10-acre minimum lot size required in the Anaconda Residential Estate District.

• Variance 26-004: Request to create a 0.5-acre lot in a 10-acre minimum zone

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force will discuss and vote on financial support for the Camp H20 program. They will also receive updates on the Cheers to Sober Drivers program, review new signage and bumper sticker designs, and begin planning for the next fiscal year.

• Vote on financial support for Camp H20 program
• Update on Cheers to Sober Drivers! program
• DUI Task Force signage and bumper sticker designs
• Review of financial report and MIP/DUI report
• Next fiscal year planning

Urban Renewal Agency Board

The URA/TIF Board will consider releasing $5,250 in partial funds from a previous $46,000 grant to the Historic Resource Board. They will also review multiple TIF grant applications including Georgetown Lake Holdings for a roofing project at 219 E. Commercial Ave. New business includes appointing Derick Budd as the school representative and discussing an extension request from the Goosetown Athletic Center.

• Historic Resource Board partial funds request: $5,250
• Appointment of Derick Budd as school representative
• Goosetown Athletic Center extension request
• Grant application: Georgetown Lake Holdings LLC – roofing at 219 E. Commercial Ave
• Grant application: Jordi's Cantina

The Board rescinded a $75,000 grant for 300 W. Commercial because it is outside the district and approved a project extension for the Goosetown Athletic Center. The Board also updated grant guidelines and agreements and accepted a partial payment for the Historic Resource Board project.

• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes with 4 edits (4-0)
• Accepted financial report showing net balance of -$57,370.34 (4-0)
• Approved Administrator's edits to Grant Guidelines (4-0)
• Approved two changes to Grant Agreements (4-0)
• Rescinded $75,000 award for 300 W. Commercial (out of district) (4-0)
• Approved $5,250 payment to Historic Resource Board and accepted $40,750 return (4-0)
• Approved Goosetown Athletic Center extension to 12/31/2026 (4-0)

County Commission

The commission will vote on a consulting services agreement with John Fitzpatrick, introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 20 (Utilities), and set a public hearing for July 7. They will also consider approving a special event permit for the Goosetown Softball Tournament on July 10-12.

• Consulting Services Agreement with John Fitzpatrick
• Ordinance No. 282 amending Chapter 20 (Utilities) – public hearing requested for July 7
• Special Event: Goosetown Softball Tournament, July 10-12

The Commission approved a consulting services agreement with John Fitzpatrick (5-0) and introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 20 (Utilities) with a public hearing set for July 7, 2026 (5-0). A special event permit for Goosetown Softball Tournament was discussed at length but no vote was taken.

• Approved Consulting Services Agreement with John Fitzpatrick (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Ordinance No. 282 amending Utilities code, public hearing July 7 (5-0)

County Commission

The commission will discuss a consulting services agreement with John Fitzpatrick and consider a public hearing for Ordinance No. 282, which amends the utilities code. A special event permit for the Goosetown Softball Tournament is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of consulting services agreement with John Fitzpatrick
• Request for public hearing on Ordinance No. 282 (amending utilities code)
• Special event permit for Goosetown Softball Tournament (July 10-12, 2026)

The County Commission held a work session with no votes taken. Discussions included a consulting services agreement with John Fitzpatrick, setting a public hearing for Ordinance 282, and a special event permit for Goosetown Softball Tournament. No action was approved, denied, or tabled.

Tree Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Tree Board. Members will elect officers (chair, vice chair, secretary) and decide on a regular meeting schedule. The board will also review the ordinance that created it.

• Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary
• Setting of meeting schedule (monthly/quarterly)
• Review of County Tree Board creation ordinance (Sec. 14-160)

Greenway Service District Board

The Greenway Service District Board will receive updates on the Durant Canyon project, including signage and fencing/gate quotes, and a recap of a meeting with BAP and BNSF Railroad. They will also consider the Craddock Easement and get an ICMM update. Routine items include approval of May minutes.

• Durant Canyon project update on signage and fencing/gate quotes
• Meeting update with BAP (Patriot) and BNSF Railroad regarding Durant Canyon
• Consideration of Craddock Easement
• NRDP Advisory Council Meeting Recap
• ICMM Update

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Public Housing Authority Board will approve minutes from May, review financial statements and vouchers, and discuss several new business items including a RAD update, the Pintlar fence project, collection loss write-offs, and an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers' Union along with Resolution No. 628. The board will also receive community police statistics and open the floor for public comment.

• Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
• RAD update (Rental Assistance Demonstration)
• Pintlar fence project
• Collection loss write-offs
• Amendment to CBA with Laborers' Union and Resolution No. 628

County Commission

The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission will vote on land-use and infrastructure matters, including the Pintlar Peaks subdivision plat and boundary changes. Officials will also decide on demolishing the old health department on Commercial Street to create a parking lot for the new financial and health department. Additional actions include a utilities code amendment, immunization program funding, and several board appointments.

• Amended plat and boundary relocation for Pintlar Peaks Subdivision
• Resolution to abandon a road per Tony Puccinelli’s request
• Authorization to demolish the old health department on Commercial Street for new parking
• Ordinance No. 282 amending Chapter 20 (Utilities) of the county code
• Task order for the state immunization program and insurance for Bowman Field

The commission approved claims totaling $466,973.98, including payments for an ice skating rink intercom, courthouse work, a new law enforcement vehicle and its equipment. They also approved a property tax exemption application and two health department agreements: the Montana Youth Wellness Initiative and a task order for Pathways to Recognition. A discussion on an amended plat for Pintlar Peaks Subdivision was held but no decision was reached.

• Approved minutes of June 2 and June 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved claims $466,973.98 (5-0)
• Approved tax exemption application (5-0)
• Approved Montana Youth Wellness Initiative agreement (5-0)
• Approved Task Order Amendment for Pathways to Recognition (5-0)

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The DUI Task Force will discuss updates on the Cheers to Sober Drivers program and the DUI Task Force Plan, as well as signage purchases and coordination for summer events. New business includes a presentation on Camp H20. The meeting also includes financial and MIP/DUI reports, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Cheers to Sober Drivers! program update by Morgan Smith
• DUI Task Force Plan by Sue Konicek
• Signage purchases and coordination for summer events by Sue Konicek
• Camp H20 presentation by Shalee Novak
• Financial report and MIP/DUI report

The task force unanimously approved the 2026-27 DUI Task Force Plan, which will go before county commissioners on July 16. They also approved purchasing coffee gift cards for Fourth of July, 400 gift card sleeves, and 100 magnetic bumper stickers. A $2,500 funding request for Camp H2O was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved 2026-27 DUI Task Force Plan (unanimous)
• Purchased coffee gift cards for Fourth of July distribution (unanimous)
• Purchased 400 gift card sleeves from Amazon for $20.99 (unanimous)
• Purchased 100 magnetic bumper stickers (unanimous)
• Tabled $2,500 request for Camp H2O to next meeting

County Commission

The County Commission approved a Master Services Agreement and Scope of Work with BridgerCare for pregnancy prevention education ($5,124) and a task order amendment for public health accreditation ($7,500). Other agenda items—including subdivision plats, road abandonment, and building demolition—were discussed but tabled for further information from staff.

• Approved $5,124 Master Services Agreement with BridgerCare for youth wellness (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 Task Order Amendment for Pathways to Recognition accreditation (unanimous)
• Tabled Pintlar Peaks Subdivision amended plat pending planning director's input
• Tabled Resolution No. 26-16 on changed access to Pintlar Peaks Subdivision
• Tabled request to abandon road by Tony Puccinelli
• Tabled authorization for removal of old Health Department building on Commercial Street