Anaconda public meetings in 2022

County Commission

The Commission held a work session to review items for upcoming agendas, including 2023 board appointments and holiday designations. No formal votes or decisions were made during this meeting.

County Commission

The Commission approved a resolution to redefine Lighting District No. 150, capping assessments at a maximum lot size of 12,000 square feet. Other actions included approving over $1.3M in claims and authorizing several infrastructure bids and grants.

• Approved Resolution 22-23 redefining Lighting District No. 150 with a 12,000 sq. ft. maximum lot size assessment (4-0)
• Authorized payment of claims 140714 through 140829 totaling $1,392,661.29 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-22 to sunset Mill Creek Tax Increment Finance Industrial District #2 after Dec 31, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Noxious Weed Trust Fund County/Reservation Grant Application (4-0)
• Approved ADA Transition Plan adoption (4-0)
• Approved Old Works Golf Course 2023 Annual Plan and 2022 Management Agreement extension (4-0)
• Approved bid advertisements for 2023 Asphalt Street Preservation and Courthouse Parking Lot improvements (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for STD Program clinic and COVID immunization services task order amendment (4-0)

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda board will consider a HUD substandard management letter and recovery plan, approve vouchers, and discuss modernization of offline units at Mount Haggin Homes. The agenda includes financial reports, vacancies, and insurance updates.

• HUD Substandard Management PHAS Letter and Recovery Plan
• Collection Loss Write off for PHA and Pintlar
• Mount Haggin Homes Offline Unit Modernization
• November Vouchers - PHA/Pintlar
• Community Police Statistics

County Commission

The County Commission conducted a work session to review several items for future agendas, including a TIFID sunset resolution and infrastructure bids. No formal votes were taken on the proposed resolutions or contracts during this session.

• Placed MOU for STD Program on future agenda
• Placed COVID immunization services task order amendment on future agenda
• Placed Old Works Golf Course 2023 Annual Plan on future agenda
• Placed RFP for development near Old Works Golf Course clubhouse on future agenda
• Placed ADA Transition Plan adoption on future agenda
• Placed Resolution 22-22 to sunset Mill Creek TIFID District #2 on future agenda
• Placed Resolution 22-23 to redefine Lighting District No. 150 boundaries on future agenda
• Placed bids for 2023 asphalt street preservation ($916,000) and courthouse parking lot improvements ($258,000) on future agenda

County Commission

The Commission appointed Mike Beausoleil to fill the District 1 Commission seat effective December 31, 2022. The board also approved a Request for Proposal for development near the Old Works Golf Course club house.

• Approved Request for Proposal for development near Old Works Golf Course club house (4-0)
• Appointment of Blake Hempstead to District 1 Commission Seat failed for lack of a second
• Appointed Mike Beausoleil to District 1 Commission Seat effective December 31, 2022 (4-0)

Tax Increment Financing Industrial District Number 2 Board

The Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 (Mill Creek) Board will consider a resolution asking the Montana Department of Revenue to sunset the district after the 2022 calendar year. The board will also discuss the first-half increment and bond payment, and vote on minutes from August 16, 2022.

• Motion to request the State of Montana sunset the Mill Creek TIF district after 2022
• Discussion of first-half increment and bond payment
• Vote on meeting minutes from August 16, 2022

County Commission

The Commission approved development permits for a pizza restaurant, a cannabis dispensary, and a residential triplex conversion. It also authorized economic development funds for Steelhead Garage Doors and a cost-sharing contract for hazardous tree removal in Washoe Park.

• Approved Major Development Permit for Stageline Pizza at 803 E. Park Ave (4-0)
• Approved Major Development Permit for Top Shelf Botanicals at 46 Town Pump Rd (3-1)
• Approved Major Development Permit for Onyx Capital, LLC to convert 421 Oak St duplex to triplex (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-21 to disburse economic development funds to Steelhead Garage Doors (4-0)
• Approved contract with Montana Urban & Community Forestry Association for hazardous tree removal grant and match (4-0)
• Authorized payment of claims 140570 through 140713 totaling $317,560.98 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 15 and November 22, 2022 (4-0)

Historic Resources Board

The board approved the tentative 2023 event schedule and promotional tasks for a January event. A motion to run a $60 thank-you advertisement failed due to lack of a second. The board also reviewed upcoming work plan deadlines for downtown inventory and adaptive use programs.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved promotional ad and tasks for January Croatian event (3-0)
• Approved tentative 2023 speaker series schedule (3-0)
• Motion to run $60 thank-you ad failed for lack of a second

Communications Board

The board approved the payment for a 10-year license renewal for call sign #WQQN661. Members also noted that the Big Hole lease on the Reinhardt property has been finalized and completed.

• Approved license payment for call sign #WQQN661 (5-0)
• Approved June 8, 2022 minutes (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency Board

The Board approved grant funding at the allowed application amounts for eight different projects including structural, infrastructure, and façade work. The Board also agreed to a new scheduling process for grant applications to allow more review time. Two applications from Stageline were deemed ineligible.

• Approved minutes from September 13th, 2022
• Approved funding for 300 East Commercial infrastructure
• Approved funding for 310 East Commercial infrastructure and structural work
• Approved funding for Club Moderne structural work
• Approved funding for Executive Plaza infrastructure and façade work
• Approved funding for Foundation Group façade work
• Approved funding for RF Wave structural work
• Approved funding for Thrifty Drug structural work

County Commission

The Commission certified the 2022 Federal General election results and accepted the resignation of Commissioner Terry Vermeire. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Old Works Estates Subdivision with specific CEO-requested additions regarding vacant lot fees.

• Approved Canvass of the General Election 2022 Results (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Commissioner Terry Vermeire effective December 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved MOU between Anaconda Local Development and Anaconda-Deer Lodge County for Old Works Estates Subdivision with CEO additions (5-0)

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Public Housing Authority Board will consider Resolution No. 588 updating procurement policy small purchase thresholds and Resolution No. 589 revising the 2021 Capital Fund. The board will also discuss Mount Haggin Homes offline unit modernization and a HUD substandard management PHAS letter.

• Update of Procurement Policy Small Purchase Thresholds and Resolution No. 588
• Revision of Capital Fund 2021 and Resolution No. 589
• Mount Haggin Homes Offline Unit Modernization
• HUD Substandard Management PHAS Letter
• Annual Public Hearing via phone conference, December 14, 2:00pm

County Commission

The Commission approved the final plat for the Old Works Estates major subdivision and appointed Lauren Bolten as Public Health Director. They also authorized over $1 million in claims and approved a mental health contract for the Head Start Program.

• Approved Final Plat for Old Works Estates Major Subdivision (4-0)
• Appointed Lauren Bolten as Public Health Director (4-0)
• Authorized payment of claims 140469 through 140569 totaling $1,025,881.03 (4-0)
• Approved Task Order Amendment Number One for COVID Immunization Services (4-0)
• Approved Mental Health MOU/Contract between Emily Rice, LCSW and Deer Lodge County Head Start Program (4-0)
• Set December 6, 2022, as public hearing date for Stageline Pizza, Top Shelf Botanicals, and Onyx Capital, LLC permits (4-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Christmas Stroll/Tree Lighting on Nov 25, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 1, 2022 (4-0)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board recommended a 10% grant to the ADLC Commission for a new 6,000 sq. ft. building for Steelhead Garage Doors. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 13, 2022.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (None opposed)
• Recommended $25,000 grant for Steelhead Garage Doors to ADLC Commission (None opposed)

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The board approved a modified contract extension for the Old Works Golf Course Management Agreement and recommended it for county commission approval. The board also accepted the September financial reports and agreed to a soft opening of the clubhouse before Christmas.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted September budget report as presented (6-0)
• Approved modified contract extension with CourseCo (6-0)
• Authorized board president to sign management agreement following County Commission approval (6-0)
• Determined concrete patio floor will be polished at an additional cost of $15,000
• Agreed to a soft opening and ribbon cutting approximately two weeks prior to Christmas

Wise River Fire District

The board approved the transition of the ambulance vehicle into a Command Unit for the volunteer fire department. Funding was approved for vehicle maintenance, storage containers, and an outdoor cover. The 2023 meeting calendar and October minutes were also approved.

• Approved conversion of ambulance vehicle to 'Command Unit' (5-0)
• Approved $400 for ambulance block heater and antifreeze change (5-0)
• Approved $200 for plastic containers and stickers for Command Unit (vote not tallied)
• Approved $400 for Command Unit outdoor cover (vote not tallied)
• Approved October 20, 2022, minutes (5-0)
• Approved $197.62 warrant for Montana Energy Alliance propane (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar (5-0)

Historic Resources Board

The board approved the schedule of topics for the 2023 speaker series. Members discussed the potential for accepting photo donations but tabled the item pending further information on storage and digitization. The board also reviewed grant opportunities from the Montana History Foundation and Montana Historical Society.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with correction (5-0)
• Approved 2023 speaker series topics (5-0)
• Voted to take photo donations discussion from the table (5-0)
• Tabled photo donations pending further information (5-0)

County Commission

The Commission approved several health-related contracts, including the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program and the PREP Program. They also authorized an IT services agreement with DIS Technologies and approved the final plat for the Buhl-Anderson subdivision.

• Approved payment of claims 140404 through 140468 totaling $177,023.26 (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Buhl-Anderson Subsequent Minor Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved IT service agreement with DIS Technologies (4-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement between Granite County and County Public Health Department (4-0)
• Set Nov. 15, 2022 public hearing for Old Works Estates subdivision final plat (4-0)
• Reappointed Angie Galetti to the Health Board (4-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Inmate Excess Medical Insurance/Claims Administration agreement (4-0)
• Approved Dowling Architects for Copper Village Museum and Art Center report (4-0)

County Commission

The Commission held a work session to review items for future consideration. Four items were placed on the agenda for subsequent action. No final votes were taken during this session.

• Placed DIS Technologies IT service contract on agenda
• Placed one-year extension of Granite County Public Health Department agreement on agenda
• Placed request for Old Works Estates subdivision Final Plat Approval public hearing on agenda
• Placed request for reappointment of Angie Galetti to the Health Board on agenda

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Public Housing Authority Board will consider a HUD Changing Market Conditions Appeal, review the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) score for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and discuss a Pintlar rent increase. The meeting also includes approval of September minutes, financial statements, and community police statistics.

• HUD Changing Market Conditions Appeal under old business
• Public Housing Assessment System Score for FYE 6/30/2022
• Pintlar Rent Increase discussed as information item
• September vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• Community Police Statistics report

Public Housing Authority Board

The Board is meeting to review financial statements and tenant notices. Key agenda items include a rent increase for Pintlar and a revision to the 2021 Capital Fund Work Plan.

• Pintlar rent increase
• HUD Changing Market Conditions Appeal
• Capital Fund 2021 Work Plan Revision No.2 and Resolution No. 587
• August vouchers for PHA/Pintlar

Tax Increment Financing Industrial District Number 2 Board

The Board will discuss a resolution to bring forward a debt call for the Mill Creek TID Bonds to the ADLC Commission. Staff will also present a review of the 2022 Certified Values.

• Resolution discussion regarding Mill Creek TID bonds debt call
• 2022 Certified Values review

Public Housing Authority Board

The board will review July vouchers and financial statements. The meeting includes information regarding the Cedar Park Kids Program with AFRC.

• Review of July Vouchers (PHA/Pintlar)
• Review of Vacancies and Financial Statements for July
• Community Police Statistics report
• Information on Cedar Park Kids Program with AFRC

Tax Increment Financing Industrial District Number 2 Board

The board will review the budget, second half taxes, and increment release. Discussions include a potential debt recall on Mill Creek TID debt and the possibility of sunsetting the Tax Increment Financing Industrial District early.

• Review of budget, second half taxes, and increment release
• Discussion on Debt Recall on Mill Creek TID Debt
• Discussion on sunsetting the Mill Creek TID early
• Resolution to move forward with debt recall to ADLC Commission

Public Housing Authority Board

The Board will review June vouchers, financial statements, and community police statistics. Discussion includes a Community Development Block Grant and proposed updates to the 2023 FY Budget.

• Amendment to CBA with Laborers’ Union (Resolution No. 585)
• 2023 FY Budget (Resolution No. 586)
• Community Development Block Grant
• June Vouchers - PHA/Pintlar

Public Housing Authority Board

The Board will discuss the 2022 fiscal year budget revision and Resolution No. 584. The meeting includes reviews of May vouchers, financial statements, and community police statistics.

• 2022 FY Budget Revision and Resolution No. 584
• Collection Loss Write-Offs for PHA/Pintlar
• Community Development Block Grant
• Union Negotiations
• Approval of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda is meeting to approve minutes and review financial statements. The board will address the 2022 Capital Fund ACC and Resolution No. 583, as well as a HUD REAC Inspection.

• 2022 Capital Fund ACC and Resolution No. 583
• HUD REAC Inspection
• Laborers Union Contract Negotiations
• April Vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• Community Police Statistics

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment met to consider several variance requests, including a lakeshore setback relief for a residential build and a request to subdivide land into a smaller lot. The board also reviewed the approval of previous meeting minutes and leadership appointments.

• Variance 22-005: Request by Dave and Stephanie Cole for relief from the Pintler Vista lakeshore setback to build approximately 75 feet from the lakeshore
• Variance 22-001: Request by Steve Locati for relief from the Pintler Vista lakeshore setback to build approximately 50 feet from the lakeshore (Approved 5-0)
• Variance 22-002: Request by JT Ranches, LLC for relief from the 2.5-acre minimum lot size requirement in the Opportunity Development District to create a 2-acre lot

Public Housing Authority Board

The Board of the Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda is meeting to review financial statements and project updates. The agenda includes a decision on a plumbing project change order and a capital fund revision.

• Mount Haggin Homes Plumbing Project Change Order
• 2021 Capital Fund Revision and Resolution No. 582
• March Vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• Pintlar Loan Update at SW Credit Union
• Community Police Statistics

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding multiple variance requests involving lot sizes, lakeshore setbacks, and signage limits. The meeting also includes the introduction of new members and elections for the 2022 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Variance request by Steve Locati for Pintler Vista lakeshore setback relief
• Variance request by Tim Hilmo for JTR Ranches LLC regarding lot size in Opportunity Original Townsite
• Variance request by Sandy Palakovich for Lois & Allyn Harris regarding lot size in Spring Hill Development District
• Variance request by QRS Signs for Trish Handy to install four signs in Highway Commercial Development District
• Election of 2022 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Public Housing Authority Board

The Board will meet to approve February 2022 minutes and review financial statements. The agenda includes a response to the HUD 2021 Audit Analysis and a discussion on environmental insurance.

• Resolution No. 581 regarding 2018 Capital Fund Revision
• HUD 2021 Audit Analysis Response
• February Vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• Community Police Statistics report

Public Housing Authority Board

The Board will review January financial statements, vouchers, and tenant notices. Discussion includes the FFY 2022 Operating Subsidy submission and a HUD 2021 audit analysis.

• FFY 2022 Operating Subsidy Submission and Resolution No. 580
• HUD 2021 Audit Analysis
• January Vouchers - PHA/Pintlar
• Environmental Insurance
• Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance

Tax Increment Financing Industrial District Number 2 Board

The TIFID No. 2 (Mill Creek) Board is meeting to review the budget and tax increments. Members will discuss debt recall and the possibility of sunsetting the district early.

• Review and vote on August 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of budget, first half taxes, and increment release
• Discussion on Debt Recall on Mill Creek TID Debt
• Discussion on sunsetting the Mill Creek TID early
• Identification of TIFID needs