Anaconda public meetings in 2023

Greenway Service District Board

The Greenway Management Board will review the final change order and project closeout for the Reach Q&R Construction Project. The meeting also includes updates on the Durant Canyon design and NRDP documentation.

• Reach Q&R Construction Project: Final Change Order and Project Closeout
• Durant Canyon Design Update
• NRDP Update regarding Trustee Restoration Council Meeting and donation requests
• ICMM Update

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority board will consider three resolutions: updating public housing flat rent rates, approving CY 2024 operating subsidy calculations, and revising the 2020 Capital Fund. They will also review November financial statements, police statistics, and insurance matters.

• Resolution No. 598: Public Housing Flat Rent Rate Update
• Resolution No. 599: CY 2024 Operating Subsidy Calculations
• Resolution No. 600: 2020 Capital Fund Revision
• November vouchers and financial statements for PHA/Pintlar
• Community police statistics and CPH Fire Unit status

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force is meeting to approve minutes, receive financial and MIP/DUI reports, and discuss unfinished business including introducing a new member, DRE training for a local law enforcement officer, and follow-up on Snowball Dance callouts. New business includes possible holiday ads, St. Patrick's Day coasters, and a sticker sample for local businesses. The meeting is open to public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Nov 9, 2023
• Financial Report and MIP/DUI Report
• Introduce new DUI Task Force member
• DRE training for local LE officer (Marc Arment/Ben Krakowka)
• Possible holiday ad, St. Patrick's Day coasters, sticker sample for local businesses

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a preapplication meeting for the Yelsa Lane First Subdivision. The board is also scheduled to discuss subdivision regulations.

• Preapplication Meeting for Yelsa Lane First Subdivision (Rick Hamilton)
• Discussion of Subdivision Regulations

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to approve previous minutes, continue planning its speaker series including a January event and 2024 schedule, and address new business and public comments. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 2, 2023
• Continued planning for speaker series events, including January ad and 2024 schedule
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Economic Development Board

The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Economic Development Board will meet to review the previous meeting's minutes and a new conflict of interest statement. The board may also take action to recommend funding to the ADLC Commission for Johnson Construction and KLM.

• Approval of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of annual Conflict-of-Interest Statement for Board members
• Potential funding recommendation for Johnson Construction
• Potential funding recommendation for KLM
• Election of Board officers scheduled for the first meeting of 2024

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Old Works Golf Course Authority Board is holding its annual meeting to review and approve the 2024 annual plan and budget, along with financial reports and updates on clubhouse, course conditions, and operations. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of October financials and November update
• Review and approval of 2024 annual plan and budget
• Election of officers
• Clubhouse update
• Operations update: merchandise sales, tournaments, marketing

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular monthly session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of minutes, director's and financial reports, and discussion of building matters. No specific decisions or notable actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023 meeting
• Director's report on library operations
• Financial report on library funds
• Building report on facility conditions

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve items from the manager's and consultant's reports, including a deer complaint from Life Flight, the AWOS project advertisement, pavement maintenance, and the fuel system environmental work. They will also discuss setting a permanent date for the 2024 fly-in and advertising around the airport perimeter.

• Deer complaint from Life Flight regarding deer within airport fence
• AWOS project to be advertised this week
• Pavement Maintenance project in QA/QC, advertisement expected in February
• Fuel System environmental work, subcontract with TetraTech for SPCC
• Discussion on setting permanent date for Fly-In – August 24th, 2024

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force is meeting to approve minutes from September, review financial and MIP/DUI reports, and discuss unfinished business including the 'Ice Cream With a Cop' Red Ribbon Week event and DRE training for a local law enforcement officer. No new business is listed. The meeting is open to public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Sept 14, 2023 (October meeting lacked quorum)
• Financial report and MIP/DUI report with MHP statistics
• Update on 'Ice Cream With a Cop' Red Ribbon Week event
• DRE training for local law enforcement officer
• Discussion of MVD incorrect statistic on felony DUI convictions in ADLC

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda board will meet to approve October minutes, review financial statements and vacancies, and discuss the FY 2023 audit, CDBG progress, and a restoration estimate for the CPH Fire Unit. A flat rent public hearing is scheduled for November 21.

• FY 2023 Audit
• CDBG Progress
• CPH Fire Unit Progress and Restoration Estimate
• Flat rent public hearing on November 21 at 2pm
• DOR debt collections rate change

Greenway Service District Board

The board will discuss project updates including the Reach Q&R Construction Project closeout and the Durant Canyon design. The agenda also includes updates regarding NRDP, ICMM meetings with DEQ/EPA, and upcoming annual project and financial updates.

• Reach Q&R Construction Project closeout
• Durant Canyon design update
• NRDP update
• ICMM update regarding meeting with DEQ/EPA
• Annual project and financial update

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several operational items. Key topics include pending subdivision development proposals, the possible acquisition of a large military truck, and legal districting of the fire district. The board will also review financial reports, warrants, and a 2024 building project for the fire hall.

• Approval of October 19th minutes and warrants/financial report
• Subdivision development proposals/plans (pending)
• Large military 2 1/2 ton 4x4 truck (informational/action)
• Dump valve repair and paint for old tender, with estimate and installation/transport
• Legal districting of WRFD#5 (pending)

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Board will review September financials and receive updates on clubhouse, course, and winter activities. Members will also hold a discussion regarding the draft 2024 budget.

• Approval of September financials
• Discussion of draft 2024 budget
• Operations subsidy and capital improvements funds update

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the director and on finances and building, and discuss new business including the library's 125th anniversary and Phoebe Hearst's birthday. The agenda also includes public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of 125th anniversary of library and Phoebe Hearst's Birthday
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2023 meeting
• Director's Report
• Financial Report
• Building Report

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to discuss continued planning for its speaker series, including tasks for the November event and the 2024 schedule. The board will also review a $2,000 CLG grant project, including a consulting proposal and a semiannual report on grant reimbursement and match for activities from April 1 to September 30.

• Speaker series November event tasks: greeter, introduction, thank you note, handout, posters, cookies
• 2024 speaker series schedule planning
• CLG 2023-2024 grant project funds ($2,000)
• Rossillion Consulting proposal review
• Semiannual CLG report on grant reimbursement and match (April 1-September 30)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board is meeting to consider recommending funding to the ADLC Commission for two projects. The board will also review minutes from the May 17, 2023, meeting.

• Funding recommendation for Western States garage door manufacturer expansion
• Funding recommendation for Copperhead Lodge (Coyne Properties LLC) at former Vagabond Motel site
• Approval of May 17, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Adjustments

The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests. Two requests seek to reduce lot sizes below minimums in the Residential Estate and Georgetown districts, and one seeks to build a patio and deck closer to a side property line than allowed. The board may approve or deny each variance after hearing public comment.

• Variance 23-007: Bill and Dawn Pickett request relief from Sec. 24-64(1)(c) to decrease a lot below 1-acre minimum in Anaconda Residential Estate District (Cable Road area, 0.232 acres).
• Variance 23-009: Tony and Patti Monaco (Shooting Star Properties LLC) request relief from Sec. 24-215(5) to decrease a lot below 80,000 sq ft minimum in Georgetown Development District (Sunset Homesites, Lot 26, 0.499 acres).
• Variance 23-010: Casey Coward requests relief from Sec. 24-84(b) to build a patio and second-floor deck 3.5 feet from side property line (5-ft setback) in Medium Density Residential District (Northern Add, Block 6, Lots 8-10).

Board of Health

The Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health is meeting to receive updates on environmental and public health, discuss takeaways from a DPHHS presentation, and hear about opioid prevention work in the community. The board will also consider cancelling the November and December meetings due to holidays.

• Environmental Health Updates by Chad Lanes, Tri County Sanitarian
• Public Health Updates by Lauren Bolton, Public Health Director
• Discussion of DPHHS presentation from September meeting
• Opioid Prevention Work in Community by Katie Gruss
• Possible cancellation of November 23 and December 23 meetings

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals and several operational updates. Key items include a pending septic tank project for the fire hall, installation of three additional emergency vehicle radios, and a presentation on the VFIS insurance policy. The board will also discuss legal districting and receive reports from the fire chief and treasurer.

• Approval of September 18th minutes and warrants/financial report
• Update on septic tank project for the Wise River Fire Hall
• Installation of three additional emergency vehicle radios
• VFIS insurance policy presentation to volunteers
• Legal districting of Wise River Fire District #5

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda board will meet to approve minutes, review September vouchers and financial statements, and receive updates on vacancies and community police statistics. They will also discuss HOTMA updates and a scheduled public hearing on flat rent, along with the status of the CPH Fire Unit. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

• September vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• Vacancies and financial statements for September
• HOTMA updates
• Flat Rent Public Hearing scheduled for 11/21 at 2pm
• CPH Fire Unit status

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force is meeting to approve minutes, hear financial and DUI/MIP reports, and discuss updates on the 'Ice Cream With a Cop' Red Ribbon Week event, DRE training for a local officer, and a discrepancy in MVD statistics on felony DUI convictions. No new business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from Sept 14, 2023
• Financial report and MIP/DUI report including MHP statistics
• Update on 'Ice Cream With a Cop' Red Ribbon Week event
• DRE training for local law enforcement officer
• Issue of MVD incorrect statistic on felony DUI convictions in ADLC

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Old Works Golf Course Authority Board is meeting to approve August financials, receive updates on the clubhouse, course conditions, winter activities, and operations, and discuss the preliminary 2024 budget, proposed pricing, and capital items. Public comment is invited after each item.

• Approval of August financials and September update
• Operations Subsidy/Capital Improvements Funds discussion
• Clubhouse update
• Preliminary 2024 budget discussion, proposed pricing, capital items
• Merchandise sales, tournaments and events, marketing update

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to review a proposed mural at 616 E Park Ave, presented by Anaconda Outdoor, and to discuss ongoing business including the speaker series, work plan updates, and a $2,000 grant. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Proposed mural at 616 E Park Ave: 43' wide by 26' tall
• Speaker series planning for October and November events
• HRB 2023 Work Plan updates
• CLG 2023-2024 Grant project funds ($2,000)
• Semiannual report and reimbursement drafts

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including approval of previous minutes, director's and financial reports, and building updates. No specific decisions or notable actions are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting
• Director's Report
• Financial Report
• Building Report
• Public comment on non-agenda subjects

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board will meet to approve the August minutes and hear the manager's report on FAA cameras and Digiwix. A consultant from Robert Peccia and Associates will discuss ongoing projects. No old or new business is listed, so the meeting is largely routine.

• Approval of August 30, 2023 minutes
• Update on FAA cameras
• Update on Digiwix
• Consultant report from Robert Peccia and Associates

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing August vouchers and financial statements, and discussing old business. New business includes a resolution to commend Katherine Basirico for her service and confirming the operating budget with HUD. The board will also receive information on the FY 2022 audit.

• Resolution No. 597: Commendation of Service for Katherine Basirico
• HUD Form 52574: Confirming Operating Budget
• FY 2022 Audit information
• August vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• Community Police Statistics report

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, warrants, and financial reports. They will also discuss several operational items such as the 2023 certified taxable valuation, subdivision proposals, septic tank work, a military truck repair, radios, a command unit, a dump valve repair, insurance, and legal districting.

• Approval of August 3rd and August 7th minutes
• Approvals of warrants and financial report
• 2023 certified taxable valuation information from Anaconda-Deer Lodge and Butte Silver Bow
• Large military 2 ½ ton 4x4 repair status
• Legal districting of WRFD#5

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force will vote on two funding requests for Red Ribbon Week activities, including a contribution for an 'Ice Cream With a Cop' event and $500 for materials to incentivize student participation. The meeting will also include financial and MIP/DUI reports, approval of prior minutes, and public comment.

• Vote on contribution for 'Ice Cream With a Cop' Red Ribbon Week event
• ACI request for $500 for Red Ribbon Week materials (ribbons, stickers, pencils, bookmarks, $10 gift cards)
• Financial Report
• MIP/DUI Report
• County DUI Data reports from Dept. of Justice MVD

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Old Works Golf Course Authority Board is meeting to approve July financials, get an August update, and discuss operations subsidy and capital improvement funds. They will also hear updates on the clubhouse, course conditions, operations including merchandise and tournaments, and winter activities. The meeting is mostly informational with action not permitted on new or miscellaneous business.

• Approval of July financials and August update
• Discussion of operations subsidy and capital improvement funds
• Clubhouse and course conditions updates
• Operations update: merchandise sales, tournaments, marketing
• Winter activities discussion

The board approved the August 7 meeting minutes and the July financial reports. Members discussed ongoing clubhouse repairs and the feasibility of allowing cross-country skiing on the course during winter.

• Approved August 7 board minutes (6-0)
• Accepted July financials as presented (6-0)

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous minutes, planning upcoming speaker series events, debriefing on a preservation booth at Smeltermen's Day, and updating its 2023 work plan. They will also discuss finding a permanent location for an antique threshing machine. The agenda is mostly procedural and planning-focused.

• Planning for September speaker series event, including greeter, introduction, thank you note, handout, posters, and cookies
• October ad for speaker series
• Debrief on preservation booth at Smeltermen's Day
• Work plan updates for 2023-24
• Discussion on finding a permanent location for an antique threshing machine

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and a corrected advertisement for an upcoming speaker series event. Members discussed the 2023 work plan and a project to find a permanent location for an antique threshing machine.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October speaker series ad with correction (4-0)

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, nominate and vote for a Vice-Chairperson for the remainder of 2023, and hear the Manager's Report from Monte Belgarde. The board will also receive a consultant report from Robert Peccia and Associates and review the 2023 Fly-In and Car Show held on August 26th. No old business is listed.

• Vote for Vice-Chairperson for remainder of 2023
• Approval of minutes from June 28 and July 26 (no quorum) meetings
• Manager's Report by Monte Belgarde
• Consultant Report by Robert Peccia and Associates
• Review of 2023 Fly-In and Car Show held August 26th

The Airport Advisory Board approved approximately $700 for weather station repairs to maintain operations until a new system is installed. The board also voted to delay the nomination and election of a vice-chair until January 2024.

• Approved minutes from June 28, 2023 (3-0)
• Postponed nomination and vote for vice-chair until January 2024 (3-0)
• Approved approximately $700 for weather station repair (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss and decide on proposed fee changes for licensed establishment inspections, and will also discuss a Clean Indoor Air Act protocol. The meeting includes updates from environmental and public health staff, and a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Decision on proposed fee changes for licensed establishment inspections
• Discussion of Clean Indoor Air Act Protocol for ADLC with Amanda Bohrer
• Board training scheduled for September 28, 2023
• Environmental Health Updates by Chad Lanes
• Public Health Updates by Lauren Bolton

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board will review July financial statements, discuss a HUD on-site review, and address a fire at CPH 221. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• HUD on-site review
• CPH 221 fire
• July vouchers - PHA/Pintlar
• Monthly notices – tenants
• Community police statistics

The Board unanimously approved the July vouchers and financial statements for the PHA and Pintlar Apartments. The Board also reviewed a HUD compliance review and discussed a total-loss fire at Cedar Park Homes Apartment 221.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July vouchers for PHA and Pintlar (unanimous)
• Approved July financial statements for PHA and Pintlar (unanimous)

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force is meeting to approve minutes, receive financial and MIP/DUI reports, and discuss updates on ARIDE training and Red Ribbon Week activities. The agenda also includes announcements about county DUI data and a request for event assistance.

• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2023
• Financial report and MIP/DUI report
• Update on ARIDE training by Marc Arment
• Red Ribbon Week activity discussion led by Sue Konicek and Katie Gruss
• County DUI data reports from Dept. of Justice MVD

The Task Force approved the financial report showing a balance of $27,214.75 and the MIP/DUI reports. A request for $500 for Red Ribbon Week purchases was moved to next month's agenda. A proposal for an 'Ice Cream with a Cop' event was discussed, with a funding request pending for the September meeting.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report with balance of $27,214.75 (unanimous)
• Approved MIP/DUI reports (unanimous)
• Moved vote on $500 ACI request for Red Ribbon Week to next month's agenda (unanimous)

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, director and financial reports, and a building report. The board will consider renewal of the cleaning contract under new business. No major policy decisions or budget changes are on the agenda.

• Cleaning contract renewal
• Library building discussion under unfinished business
• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's report
• Financial report

The Board unanimously approved the renewal of the cleaning services agreement with Wendy Wendt. Discussions regarding building repairs to carpets, windows, floors, and exterior steps were tabled until September.

• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Renewed Services Agreement with cleaning contractor Wendy Wendt (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on library building repairs until September meeting

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Old Works Golf Course Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss clubhouse and course conditions, and review operations including merchandise, tournaments, and marketing. The board will also consider a first amendment to the golf course agreement and discuss winter activities. Most items are for discussion or approval, with action not permitted under new or miscellaneous business.

• Approval of May and June financials and July update
• Operations subsidy and capital improvements funds discussion
• First Amendment to Old Works Golf Course Agreement
• Clubhouse and course conditions updates
• Winter activities discussion

The Board approved an amendment to the Old Works Golf Course Agreement to permit property development near the course. Financial reports for June and July were accepted, and previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved First Amendment to Old Works Golf Course Agreement to allow development of property near the golf course (6-0)
• Approved June 5 board minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 10 board minutes (6-0)
• Accepted and approved financial reports as presented (6-0)

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 is holding its regular monthly meeting to review financial reports, approve warrants, and discuss purchase decisions, including the pole barn project and additional radio purchases. The meeting is primarily informational and action-oriented, with no major policy changes or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of warrants and financial report
• Pole barn project: MQS, MTS Kit, LMT, emergency lighting, work done to date
• Additional radio purchase for old tender, new tender, and LMT
• Announcement: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at 7 PM at the WR Fire Hall

The board approved funding for emergency lighting installation and coordinated the purchase of three vehicle radios. A pole barn proposal was rejected due to cost, with trustees seeking cheaper alternatives for 2024. Jim Gross volunteered to donate the cost of an LMT decal.

• Approved $6,824.42 for LMT Emergency Lighting/installation (5-0)
• Rejected pole barn proposal from C. Warke due to $56,890.00 cost
• Coordinated purchase of three vehicle radios ($2,235.00) to be paid by WRVFC
• Accepted donation from Jim Gross for LMT decal costs

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving previous minutes, planning a preservation booth for Smeltermen's Day, and continuing work on a speaker series. They will also review updates to the 2023 work plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Preservation booth at Smeltermen's Day with volunteer schedule and handouts
• Speaker series planning, including September event ad
• HRB 2023 Work Plan status update

The board approved the minutes from June 1, 2023, and an advertisement for a September speaker series event. The 2023 Work Plan was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved September speaker series advertisement (5-0)
• Tabled 2023 Work Plan updates (5-0)

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, warrants, and financial reports. They will also discuss several equipment and facility items, including a septic tank project, a 2500-gallon tender, a military truck, emergency radios, a command unit, a pole barn, and an insurance policy, plus legal districting of the district.

• Approval of July 20th, 2023 minutes and financial reports
• Discussion of subdivision development proposals
• WR Fire Hall septic tank project (pending)
• WR DNRC 2500-gallon tender
• Large military 2 1/2 ton 4x4 repair status and emergency lighting estimate

The board approved adding a Family Member Assistance Program to the VFIS insurance policy. Several purchase decisions regarding vehicle repairs, radios, and a pole barn project were deferred to the August 7th meeting.

• Approved July 20th, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved addition of Family Member Assistance Program to VFIS insurance (4-0)
• Deferred warrant review to next meeting
• Tabled purchase decision for LMT emergency lighting ($6,824.42) to August 7th
• Tabled purchase decision for three vehicle radios ($2,235.00) to August 7th
• Tabled purchase decision for pole barn project ($56,890.00) to August 7th

Board of Health

The Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health will elect officers and decide whether to approve proposed fee changes for licensed establishment inspections. The board will also receive updates on environmental and public health, and discuss training scheduled for September.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Decision on proposed fee changes for licensed establishment inspections
• Board training scheduled for September 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM
• Environmental Health Updates from Chad Lanes
• Public Health Updates from Lauren Bolton

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board will meet to approve the June minutes, nominate and vote for a vice-chairperson for the remainder of 2023, and hear the manager's report. They will also discuss a consultant report, a new hangar for Harrison-Pitts, FAA weather cameras, and the 2023 Fly-In and Car Show. No old business is listed.

• Nomination and vote for Vice-Chairperson for remainder of 2023
• New Hangar – Harrison-Pitts
• FAA Weather Cameras
• 2023 Fly-In and Car Show
• Consultant Report – Robert Peccia and Associates

The board was unable to approve previous minutes or elect a Vice Chairperson due to a lack of quorum. Members discussed airport maintenance, a potential new hangar, and the 2023 Fly-In and Car Show.

• Approval of June 28, 2023 minutes tabled (no quorum)
• Nomination and vote for Vice Chairperson tabled (no quorum)

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board will consider approving the FY 2024 Operating Budget and Resolution No. 595, as well as an addendum to the Employee Handbook on wage payment for laid-off or discharged employees, with Resolution No. 596. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, review of June financial statements, and discussion of tenant notices and police statistics.

• FY 2024 Operating Budget and Resolution No. 595
• Addendum to Employee Handbook: Wage Payment for Laid Off or Discharged Employees, and Resolution No. 596
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2023 regular meeting
• June vouchers and financial statements for PHA/Pintlar
• Community Police Statistics report

The Board approved the FY 2024 operating budget and updated the employee handbook regarding wage payments for discharged employees. The Board also approved June vouchers and financial statements for the PHA and Pintlar Apartments.

• Approved FY 2024 operating budget and Resolution No. 595 (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum to Employee Handbook and Resolution No. 596 regarding wage payments for laid off or discharged employees (unanimous)
• Approved June PHA and Pintlar Vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved June PHA and Pintlar Financials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 15, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests. These include a subdivision creating lots smaller than the minimum size, a garage within a rear setback, and another subdivision with a lot below minimum size. The board may approve or deny each variance after hearing public comment.

• Variance 23-004: John and Lorna Atkerson request to create a 2-lot subdivision with lots smaller than minimum in Light Industrial District (East Fourth St Minor Sub).
• Variance 23-005: Michelle Paull requests to build a garage within the rear setback in Medium Density Residential District (Anaconda Original Townsite, Block 111).
• Variance 23-006: Todd Lenegar requests to subdivide a 10-acre parcel to create a lot smaller than minimum in East Valley District (S36, T04N, R10W).
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023 meeting.

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests regarding lot sizes and building setbacks. One request to subdivide a parcel was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Variance 23-004 for A&A Technical to create a 2-lot subdivision smaller than minimum lot size (5-0)
• Approved Variance 23-005 for Michelle Paull to construct a garage 3 feet from the rear property line (5-0)
• Variance 23-006 for Todd Lenegar was withdrawn
• Approved minutes from January 26th, 2023 (5-0)

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to approve minutes and warrants, review bylaws, and elect officers. They will also discuss pending items including the fire hall septic tank, repair of a military truck, a command unit, a car port project, and legal districting. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the fire chief and ambulance services.

• Approval of June 15, 2023 minutes
• Approval of warrants and financial report
• Bylaw review
• Election of officers
• Large military 2 ½ ton 4x4 repair

The board elected Sunny as Chair, Leo as Vice-Chair, Cindy as Secretary, and Lu as Treasurer. Trustees approved changing the scope of a proposed project from a carport to a pole barn to secure all vehicles. The board also approved June 15th minutes and five payment warrants.

• Approved June 15, 2023, minutes (4-0)
• Approved warrants #1214 through #1218 totaling $5,454.56 (4-0)
• Elected Sunny (Chair), Leo (Vice-Chair), Cindy (Secretary), and Lu (Treasurer) (4-0)
• Approved change in scope from carport to pole barn for vehicle storage (4-0)

Greenway Service District Board

The board will review the June meeting minutes and receive updates on several projects. Discussion items include the Reach Q&R Construction Project and updates regarding NRDP and ICMM.

• Reach Q&R Construction Project update
• Approval of MDT Easement Agreement
• NRDP update
• ICMM update

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force is meeting to approve minutes, review financial and MIP/DUI reports, and discuss two unfinished items: a request for financial assistance for ARIDE training and strategies to address social norms around underage drinking at recent class parties. The task force's plan has been approved and submitted to the state, and a reminder was given about the Prevention Academy on August 1-2. No new business is on the agenda.

• Request for financial assistance for ARIDE training by Ben Krakowka and Marc Arment
• Discussion on strategies for addressing social norms contributing to lack of consequences for underage drinking at Junior and Senior Class Parties
• DUI Task Force Plan approved and submitted to the state
• Reminder of Prevention Academy on August 1-2
• Next meeting scheduled for August 10, 2023

The DUI Task Force approved $600 for ARIDE training facilities for law enforcement officers. The board also voted to schedule a discussion regarding law enforcement callouts for teen parties on the April 2024 agenda.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes with correction to Commissioner District (unanimous)
• Approved Financial and MIP/DUI reports (unanimous)
• Approved $600 for ARIDE training facility (unanimous)
• Approved placing LE callouts for graduation and class parties on the April 2024 agenda (unanimous)

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss unfinished business, including the library building. Under new business, they will consider renewing the cleaning contract. The meeting is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's report and financial report
• Discussion of library building (unfinished business)
• Cleaning contract renewal (new business)

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear reports from the manager and flight school, discuss a consultant report, and consider new business including lease agreements and planning for the 2023 Fly-In. The agenda is largely procedural, with no old business listed.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 22, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 31 (last three lacked quorum)
• Manager's Report by Monte Belgarde
• Flight School Report by Monte Belgarde
• Consultant Report/Discussion with Robert Peccia and Associates
• New Business: Lease Agreements and Planning for 2023 Fly-In

The Airport Advisory Board approved moving forward with AWOS, fuel farm, and pavement maintenance projects scheduled for 2024. The board also voted to maintain current hangar ground lease rates for another year.

• Approved AWOS project (5-0)
• Approved 100LL fuel farm infrastructure project (5-0)
• Approved pavement maintenance project (5-0)
• Approved maintaining hangar ground leases at $0.10 per square foot for one year (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2023, through May 31, 2023 (4-1)

Board of Health

The Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health will elect officers and decide whether to approve proposed fee changes for licensed establishment inspections. The board will also receive updates from environmental and public health staff and schedule training for September.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Decision on proposed fee changes for licensed establishment inspections
• Board training scheduled for September 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM
• Environmental Health update by Chad Lanes
• Public Health update by Lauren Bolton

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Public Housing Authority board will consider write-offs to collection loss for both PHA and Pintlar accounts, and receive an update on a HUD on-site visit scheduled for June 27-29. The meeting also includes approval of May minutes, financial statements, and a public comment period.

• Write-offs to collection loss for PHA and Pintlar accounts
• HUD on-site visit June 27-29
• May financial statements for PHA/Pintlar

The Board approved the May vouchers and financial statements for the PHA and Pintlar Apartments. Commissioners also voted to write off five delinquent tenant accounts to collection loss. The Board received reports on unit vacancies and upcoming HUD compliance reviews.

• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May vouchers for PHA and Pintlar (unanimous)
• Approved May PHA and Pintlar financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of 4 PHA tenant accounts totaling $5,714.72 to collection loss (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of 1 Pintlar tenant account for $950 to collection loss (unanimous)

Mosquito Control Board

The Anaconda Mosquito Control Board will meet to approve prior minutes, review fund balance, and discuss larvacide and fogging operations for 2023. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2023.

• Discussion of larvacide and fogging for 2023
• Review of fund balance

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to approve minutes and warrants, review financial reports, and discuss equipment repairs and inspections. They will also consider legal districting of the district and receive reports from the fire chief and trustees.

• Approval of May 11th, 2023 minutes
• Approval of warrants and financial report
• Repair of large military 2 ½ ton 4x4
• Wildlands engine inspection
• Legal districting of WRFD#5 (pending)

The board approved the May 11, 2023, meeting minutes and six financial warrants totaling $1,474.50. Leo Smith was administered the oath of office as a trustee. The board discussed pending projects including a car port proposal and legal districting.

• Administered oath of office to Leo Smith
• Approved May 11, 2023, minutes (4-0)
• Approved warrant #1208 to Jim Gross for $752.21
• Approved warrant #1209 to Cindy Sorich for $9.24
• Approved warrant #1210 to MT Energy Alliance for $80.00
• Approved warrant #1211 to MT State Fund for $484.04
• Approved warrant #1212 to Vigilante Electric for $87.88
• Approved warrant #1213 to Vigilante Electric for $67.13

Planning Board

The Anaconda Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application by John Atkerson of A&A Technical to create a 2-lot subdivision in the Light Industrial Development District, separating lots for 312 and 314 Van Buren St. The board will also vote on rescinding Bob Wren's nomination as chairperson and elect a new vice-chairperson. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and routine business.

• Public hearing on 2-lot subdivision for 312 and 314 Van Buren St (Light Industrial District)
• Rescind previous nomination and vote of Bob Wren as Planning Board Chairperson for 2023
• Nomination and vote for 2023 Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board approved a subsequent minor subdivision to create two separate lots at 312 and 314 Van Buren St. The approval includes four conditions from the Planning Department, including requirements for a 6-foot fence. The board also updated its leadership for the 2023 calendar year.

• Approved A&A Technical 2-lot subdivision with four conditions (5-2)
• Rescinded nomination and vote of Bob Wren as Chairperson (7-0)
• Appointed Rose Nyman as Chairperson for the remainder of 2023
• Approved nomination of Christine Klanecky as 2023 Vice-Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2023 (7-0)

Greenway Service District Board

The board will review the May meeting minutes and receive updates on several projects. Discussion items include progress on the Reach Q&R Construction Project and updates regarding NRDP and ICMM.

• Reach Q&R Construction Project update
• NRDP support update
• ICMM outreach to DEQ/EPA update

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force will vote on whether to spend task force funds on Desert Snow training for a law enforcement officer, a decision carried over from the May 11 meeting. They will also discuss funding ARIDE training and hear reports on finances and MIP/DUI data, plus updates on a Red Carpet Video event and Communities That Care introductions.

• Vote on spending DUI Task Force funds for Desert Snow training (motion from May 11)
• Discussion on spending funds for ARIDE training
• Financial report and MIP/DUI report
• Report on Red Carpet Video event by Sue Konicek and Katie Gruss
• Katie Gruss to introduce Communities That Care

The task force approved a $600 reimbursement to the police department for Desert Snow interdiction training. Members reviewed the current financial balance and DUI/MIP reports. A vote on funding for ARIDE training was tabled pending cost determination.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial and MIP/DUI reports (unanimous)
• Approved $600 reimbursement for police Desert Snow training (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on ARIDE training funding until cost is determined (unanimous)

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The board approved the 2022 bonus plan for CourseCo and accepted the April financial reports. Members also received updates on the entertainment venue construction and course conditions.

• Approved March 3 Board Minutes (6-0)
• Approved April financials (6-0)
• Approved 2022 bonus plan to CourseCo (6-0)

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive director, financial, and building reports, and discuss new business regarding the library building. No unfinished business is listed. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting
• Director's report
• Financial report
• Building report
• Discussion of library building (new business)

The Board approved the meeting minutes from April 6, 2023. Discussion regarding repairs to the library's windows, floors, and exterior steps was tabled until the July meeting.

• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on window, floor, and exterior step repairs

Historic Resources Board

The board approved a guest speaker for October and gift cards for Forge maintenance staff. Members also approved an advertisement for a preservation booth at Smeltermen’s Day and voted to cancel the July meeting.

• Approved May 4th minutes (5-0)
• Approved invitation to Dave McKernan to present on Discovery’s 50th anniversary in October (5-0)
• Approved two $50 gift cards for Forge staff (5-0)
• Tabled CLG 2023-2024 Grant project selection until next month (5-0)
• Approved updated advertisement for Smeltermen’s Day preservation booth (5-0)
• Approved canceling the July 2023 meeting (5-0)

Airport Board

The meeting was procedural only as there was no quorum present. No motions were made and no votes were taken.

Board of Health

The Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health will meet to approve April minutes, receive updates on the Davidson Building and environmental health, and discuss a preliminary FY 23-24 public health budget proposal. The agenda also includes scheduling board training and an officer election reminder.

• FY 23-24 Preliminary Public Health Budget Proposal
• Davidson Building Updates
• Environmental Health Updates by Chad Lanes
• Board Training Scheduling
• Officer Election Reminder

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Housing Authority board will consider a FY 2023 budget revision (Resolution No. 593) and a HOTMA over-income policy update (Resolution No. 594). They will also review responses to a CDBG planning grant RFP and discuss an energy audit report.

• FY 2023 Budget Revision 1 and Resolution No. 593
• HOTMA Over-Income Policy Update 2023 and Resolution No. 594
• Responses to CDBG Planning Grant Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Energy Audit Report
• April vouchers for PHA/Pintlar

The Board approved a budget revision for FY 2023 and updated the Over-Income Limit Policy per the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. They also selected a partner for a CDBG planning grant and authorized new check-signing authority for Spectrum payments.

• Approved FY 2023 Budget Revision #1 and Resolution No. 593 (unanimous)
• Approved HOTMA Over-Income Policy Update 2023 and Resolution No. 594 (unanimous)
• Approved Good Housing Partnership for CDBG Planning Grant Housing Site Redevelopment plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director and Assistant Director to sign Spectrum check payments (unanimous)
• Approved April vouchers for PHA and Pintlar (unanimous)
• Approved April PHA and Pintlar Financials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023 Annual Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023 Regular Meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a new business item. The board may take action to recommend funding for the Opportunity Community Club roofing project to the ADLC Commission.

• Approval of November 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Funding recommendation for Opportunity Community Club roofing project

The Economic Development Board recommended a $50,000 grant to the ADLC Commission to help fund a new roof for the Opportunity Community Club. The board also discussed a proposal to borrow from future Forge Hotel loan repayments to fund development in the Opportunity Triangle.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (None opposed)
• Recommended $50,000 grant for Opportunity Community Club roof to ADLC Commission (None opposed)

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to approve minutes and warrants, and to discuss several operational items including septic work at the fire hall, repair of a large military 2½-ton 4x4 truck, a command unit, and a car port. The board will also hear reports from the fire chief and ambulance service, including a Medicare contract closure and state EMS equipment/vehicle status. A pending item on legal districting of the fire district will be discussed.

• Approval of April 20th, 2023 minutes
• Warrants and financial report, including treasurer's monthly report
• State of Montana burn permits discussion
• WR Fire Hall septic system work
• Legal districting of WRFD#5 (pending)

The Trustees approved the April 20, 2023, meeting minutes and added Beaverhead Fire Chief BJ Klose to the monthly meeting materials distribution list. No warrants were reviewed or approved during the session. The board discussed ongoing vehicle repairs, a proposed car port project, and the deactivation of the ambulance Medicare contract.

• Approved April 20, 2023, minutes (4-0)
• Approved adding Beaverhead Fire Chief BJ Klose to monthly meeting materials cc (4-0)

Greenway Service District Board

The board will discuss a revised request for NRDP Restoration Plans. The meeting also includes updates on the Reach Q&R Construction Project and the Durant Canyon Design/Engineering Task Order.

• NRDP Restoration Plans Update proposal discussion
• Reach Q&R Construction Project submittal status and schedule
• Reach Q&R MDT update
• Durant Canyon Design/Engineering Task Order
• ICMM update

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force will vote on filling the vacant Chairperson position and discuss using task force funds for DRE training for a local law enforcement officer. They will also consider a donation request for Camp H2O and receive updates on new members, a Coffee With A Cop event, and a Red Carpet Video Contest.

• Vote on Chairperson vacancy
• Discussion on DRE training funding
• Donation request for Camp H2O
• Update on new members Keith Lopez and Marc Arment
• Report on Coffee With A Cop event

The DUI Task Force appointed Ben Krakowka as Chairperson and approved a $750 donation to ACI for Camp H2O. The board also approved the April 13 meeting minutes and discussed future law enforcement training costs.

• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ben Krakowka as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved $750 donation to ACI for Camp H2O (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on Desert Snow training spending to June agenda

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to discuss and plan several items, including the upcoming speaker series events, Preservation Month activities, and a final reimbursement request for the CLG grant. They will also continue discussion on a proposed $2,000 GIS Mapping project for the 2023-2024 CLG grant. The meeting is largely administrative and planning-focused, with no major decisions expected.

• Planning for May and June speaker series events, including tasks like greeter, introduction, thank you notes, handout, posters, and cookies
• Preservation Month planning for May activities and events
• Final reimbursement request for the CLG grant
• Continued discussion on a proposed $2,000 GIS Mapping project for the 2023-2024 CLG grant

The board approved the June ad for the speaker series and the ad for Preservation Month with a new title. They also discussed a proposed $2,000 GIS mapping project for historic districts and continued planning for upcoming events. No substantive decisions were made on the mapping project or other items.

• Approved June speaker series ad (4-0)
• Approved Preservation Month ad with new title 'Historic Stroll on Main St.' (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, including approval of minutes, director's and financial reports, and a discussion of library building upgrades. No unfinished business is listed. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of library building upgrades
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting
• Director's report
• Financial report
• Building report

Planning Board

The Anaconda Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application by SSGH2, LLC for a 3-lot subdivision on 6.42 acres in the Georgetown Lake Development District. The board will also discuss a preapplication for a subdivision by John Atkerson and review major development permit requirements. Additionally, they will nominate and vote for a new chairperson after Bob Wren declined.

• Public hearing on 3-lot subdivision, 6.42 acres, Georgetown Vista Minor Phase 2 Remainder (COS 442D)
• Preapplication meeting for subdivision by John Atkerson
• Discussion on Major Development Permit Requirements
• Nomination and vote for 2023 Chairperson (Bob Wren declined)

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision application for a 3-lot project on 6.42 acres in the Georgetown Lake Development District. The board also held an informal pre-application meeting for a separate property split and tabled the election of a 2023 Chairperson.

• Approved SSGH2, LLC minor subdivision for 3 lots with 11 staff recommendations (8-0)
• Approved minutes from March 13, 2023 (8-0)
• Tabled nomination and vote for 2023 Chairperson until next meeting (8-0)

Board of Health

The Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health will meet to appoint officers, decide on the ADLC Pandemic Influenza and COVID-19 Plan, and consider a promulgation document for pandemic influenza/communicable disease. They will also discuss pests in the Davidson Building and receive updates from environmental and public health staff.

• Appointment of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary to the Board of Health
• Decision on ADLC Pandemic Influenza and COVID-19 Plan
• Decision on Promulgation Document for Pandemic Influenza/Communicable Disease
• Discussion of pests in Davidson Building
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Board of Health elected its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The board approved updates to the ADLC Pandemic Influenza and COVID-19 Plan and a related promulgation document. Members also voted to support sending an abatement letter to the owner of the Davidson Building regarding pest issues.

• Appointed Katie Gruss as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Angie Galetti as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Anaconda-Deer Lodge Public Health Dept as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved ADLC Pandemic Influenza and COVID-19 Plan changes (unanimous)
• Approved Promulgation Document-Pandemic Influenza/communicable disease (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send abatement letter to Davidson Building owner regarding pests (unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the manager's report on airport and flight school operations, and receive an update and introduction from a new engineering firm. No old or new business items are listed, so the meeting is largely routine and informational.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 22 and Mar 29 (no quorum) meetings
• Manager's report by Monte Belgarde
• Flight school report by Monte Belgarde
• Consultant report and introduction of new engineering firm

The meeting was procedural only as there was no quorum present. No motions were made and no votes were taken.

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board will meet to approve minutes and warrants, review financial reports, and discuss updates on a large military truck repair, a command unit, and a carport. The board will also consider legal districting of the fire district and hear reports from the fire chief and ambulance service, including a closed 2022 Medicare audit and contract closure.

• Approval of March 16, 2023 minutes
• Warrants and monthly financial reports
• Large military 2 ½ ton 4x4 repair updates
• Legal districting of WRFD#5
• 2022 Medicare audit and contract closure

The Trustees approved a budget for the transport and diagnosis of a non-operational military vehicle to the Montana State Prison Vehicle Maintenance. The board also approved several warrants for utilities and mailing fees and confirmed the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved budget up to $4,000 for transport and diagnosis of LMT Military 2 1/2 Ton 4x4 (5-0)
• Approved March 16, 2023, minutes (5-0)
• Approved warrant #1204 for $8.13 (5-0)
• Approved warrant #1205 for $94.21 (5-0)
• Approved warrant #1206 for $526.24 (5-0)
• Approved warrant #1207 for $97.11 (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Parks & Recreation Board will vote on a CDBG Planning grant application for the Green Grass park skatepark project, due June 30, 2023. The board will also elect a Vice Chairperson and approve minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting.

• Application for CDBG Planning grant for Green Grass park skatepark, due June 30, 2023
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting
• Welcome of Charlie Farmer as Anaconda School District representative
• Bylaw changes amended and Tony Bartoletti elected Chairperson

The board approved the January 23, 2023 meeting minutes and amended its bylaws. Charlie Farmer was elected as the 2023 Vice Chairman. The board also discussed a potential funding request for the Anaconda Skatepark Association.

• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaw changes (unanimous)
• Elected Charlie Farmer as Vice Chairman for 2023 (unanimous)

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda is holding its annual board meeting. The agenda includes election of officers and general business, followed by public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Election of officers
• Public comment period

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda held its annual meeting to elect officers. The board voted unanimously to maintain the existing leadership lineup.

• Elected Adam Vauthier as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Wood as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Camille Erickson as Assistant Vice-chair (unanimous)

Public Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda board is meeting to approve minutes, review March financial statements and vouchers, and discuss old and new business, including a CDBG update and upfront costs, as well as personnel updates. The agenda also includes informational items on a Butte PHA showcase, a Montana Housing Conference, a HUD compliance review, and inspections. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• March vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• CDBG update and upfront costs
• Personnel updates
• HUD compliance review
• Montana Housing Conference May 15-17

The Board unanimously approved the March vouchers and financial statements for the PHA and Pintlar Apartments. The Board also agreed to let staff recommend a firm for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) RFP. Requests for salary increases and the use of Pintlar funds for CDBG costs were tabled.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March PHA and Pintlar vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved March PHA and Pintlar financial statements (unanimous)
• Agreed to allow staff recommendation for CDBG RFP choice to be put before A-DLC Commission
• Tabled motion to use Pintlar funds for upfront CDBG costs
• Tabled motion for Executive Director and Assistant Director salary increases

Greenway Service District Board

The Greenway Service District Board will meet to approve March minutes and receive updates on the Reach Q&R construction project, including submittal status and preliminary schedule, as well as an MDT update and ICMM/NRDP update. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Teams.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Reach Q&R construction project: submittal status and preliminary schedule
• Reach Q&R update from Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)
• ICMM/NRDP update

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force is meeting to vote on using $900 of task force funds for prizes in the Red Carpet Video Contest, making the task force a Gold Sponsor. Members will also discuss Coffee with the Cop details, fill vacancies, and consider a possible Fentanyl/Opioid Campaign in Anaconda.

• Vote on $900 DUI TF funds for Red Carpet Video Contest prizes ($500 1st, $250 2nd, $150 3rd)
• Discussion of Coffee with the Cop details (Katie Gruss)
• Discussion of vacancies and replacing Bill Sather with a different Law Enforcement representative
• Sue Konicek to discuss Fentanyl/Opioid Campaign in Anaconda and possible DUI TF involvement
• Financial Report and MIP/DUI Report presentations

The DUI Task Force approved $900 for the Southwest Montana Prevention’s Red Carpet Video Contest. The board also decided to proceed with a 'Coffee with A Cop' event on April 22nd despite planning difficulties. Proposed new members Marc Arment and Keith Lopez will be presented to the County Commission on April 25th.

• Approved $900 for Southwest Montana Prevention’s Red Carpet Video Contest prizes
• Approved minutes from March 9 2023 meeting
• Decided to hold Coffee with A Cop event on April 22nd as planned

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous minutes, electing a chair and vice-chair, and reviewing a draft semiannual CLG report. The board will also continue planning for its speaker series and Preservation Month activities in May.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of draft semiannual CLG report (October 2022-March 2023)
• Planning for April speaker series event, including greeter, introduction, thank you notes, handout, posters, and cookies
• May speaker series event ad
• Preservation Month planning for May activities

The board appointed Bob Wren as Chair and Terry LaValley as Vice-Chair. Members also approved the March meeting minutes, a May advertisement for the speaker series, and the semiannual CLG final report.

• Approved March meeting minutes with correction (5-0)
• Approved May advertisement for speaker series (5-0)
• Appointed Bob Wren as Chair and Terry LaValley as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Accepted the semiannual CLG final report (5-0)

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Old Works Golf Course Authority Board will discuss the 2021 audit, approve March meeting minutes, and review financials including February and March updates. They will also cover the May 11 clubhouse grand opening, an entertainment venue update, course conditions, and operations including merchandise, tournaments, and marketing. No action is permitted on new business or miscellaneous items.

• 2021 Audit review
• Approval of March 6 Board Minutes
• February Financials and March Update
• Clubhouse Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting on May 11
• Operations Subsidy/Capital Improvements Funds

The board approved the 2022 bonus plan for CourseCo and accepted the April financial reports. Members also received updates on the entertainment venue construction and course conditions.

• Approved March 3 Board Minutes (6-0)
• Approved April financials (6-0)
• Approved 2022 bonus plan for CourseCo (6-0)

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of minutes, director's and financial reports, and a building report, with no unfinished or new business listed. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting
• Director's report
• Financial report
• Building report
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The Board approved the meeting minutes from February 6, 2023. The Director provided reports on library programming, finances, and building maintenance, but no new business was decided.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the minutes from the February 22nd meeting. The board will also hear the Manager's Report and Flight School Report from Monte Belgarde, and discuss a consultant report. No old or new business items are listed, and the meeting is expected to be procedural.

• Introduction of new commission representative Mike Beausoleil
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2023
• Manager's Report by Monte Belgarde
• Flight School Report by Monte Belgarde
• Consultant Report discussion

The meeting was called by Chairman John Lombardi, but no official minutes or decisions were recorded because a quorum was not present.

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the February meeting minutes. Members agreed to elect a Chair and Vice Chairperson at the April meeting after reviewing the bylaws. The board also received updates on grant funding and a new $100 flat-fee review process for the Sanitarian Department.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to elect Chair and Vice Chairperson at April meeting

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to discuss several operational items including repairs to a military truck, insurance updates, a car port, and legal districting. The agenda also includes reports from the fire chief and ambulance service, including a closed Medicare contract and a 2022 audit.

• Approval of January 26, 2023 minutes
• Warrants and financial report approval
• Large Military 2 ½ Ton 4x4 repair updates
• VFIS insurance update
• Legal districting of WRFD#5 (pending)

The board approved a $700 budget for a dual battery disconnect for the LMT Military 2 1/2 Ton 4x4. Trustees also approved January minutes and several warrants for electric and propane services. The legal districting project remains pending.

• Approved January 26, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved warrant #1202 to Vigilante Electric for $86.66 (5-0)
• Approved warrant #1203 to Montana Energy Alliance for $595.31 (5-0)
• Approved warrant #1205 to Vigilante Electric for $94.21 (5-0)
• Approved $700 budget for Dual Battery Disconnect replacement (5-0)
• Tabled legal districting of WRFD#5 as pending

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Housing Authority Board will consider several resolutions, including a flat rate rent update (Resolution No. 590), the CY 2023 operating subsidy (Resolution No. 591), and the 2023 Capital Fund ACC (Resolution No. 592). They will also review an energy audit proposal, discuss a CDBG RFP, and receive updates on HUD compliance and other property matters.

• Flat Rate Rent Update and Resolution No. 590
• Energy Audit Proposal
• CY 2023 Operating Subsidy and Resolution No. 591
• 2023 Capital Fund ACC and Resolution No. 592
• CDBG RFP

Planning Board

The Anaconda Planning Board will hold three public hearings: a major development permit for an escape room resort off Lime Spur Rd, a permit for three billboards at 1682 Old Highway 10, and a district map amendment for county land near Old Works Golf Course. The board will also vote for 2023 chairperson and vice-chairperson and approve prior minutes.

• Public hearing on MDP for Gneiss Properties LLC escape room resort (20.44 acres, 4 camp sites, camp host, escape rooms) off Lime Spur Rd
• Public hearing on MDP for Jeff and Stephanie Hritsco to erect three billboards at 1682 Old Highway 10
• Public hearing on Development District Map Amendment for 2.38 acres near Old Works Golf Course from Medium to High Density Residential
• Nomination and vote for 2023 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022

The board approved a permit for three billboards and a map amendment to allow high-density residential units near Old Works Golf Course. A proposal for an escape room resort was denied. The board also elected its 2023 leadership.

• Approved MDP for three billboards at 1682 Old Highway 10 (4-3)
• Approved map amendment to change county land near Old Works Golf Course to High Density Residential (7-0)
• Denied MDP for escape room resort off Lime Spur Rd (5-2)
• Elected Bob Wren as 2023 Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Rose Nyman as 2023 Vice-Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 (7-0)

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The Anaconda DUI Task Force will vote on contributing $2,000 to the ACI After Prom Party and continue discussing using funds for a Red Carpet Video Contest prize. They will also hear reports on finances and MIP/DUI data, discuss survey data and vacancies, and receive updates on Drive Sober coasters.

• Vote on $2,000 contribution to ACI After Prom Party
• Discussion on using DUI TF funds for Red Carpet Video Contest prize
• Financial report and MIP/DUI report
• Discussion of Prevention Needs Assessment Survey data
• Update on Drive Sober coasters

The DUI Task Force approved funding for prom event inflatables and scheduled a future decision on prizes for a video contest. Members also discussed youth drinking statistics and vacancies on the task force.

• Approved $2,000 in funding to ACI for Prom After Party inflatables (unanimous)
• Approved placing the $900 Red Carpet Video contest prize funding on the April agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 9th meeting (unanimous)

Greenway Service District Board

The Greenway Service District Board will meet to discuss and potentially authorize the start of the Reach Q&R construction project, including the engineer's recommendation, submittal status, and preliminary schedule. The board will also receive updates on the project from MDT and on ICMM/NRDP matters. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and addressing items not on the agenda.

• Reach Q&R Construction Project: engineer's recommendation, submittal status, pre-construction conference, preliminary schedule
• Authorization of Chair to sign Notice to Proceed and other contract documents for Reach Q&R
• Reach Q&R update from MDT
• ICMM/NRDP update
• Approval of February and Special Meeting minutes

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a director's report, a financial report, and a building report. There is no unfinished or new business listed, and the meeting will include public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting
• Director's report
• Financial report
• Building report
• Public comment period

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Old Works Golf Course Authority Board will review the 2021 audit, approve January minutes, and discuss financial reports including December and January financials and a February update. They will also receive updates on the clubhouse, grand opening, west end improvements, course conditions, and operations such as merchandise sales and tournaments. The meeting is largely informational with no action items permitted under New Business or Miscellaneous.

• 2021 Audit review
• December and January financials, February update
• Operations Subsidy/Capital Improvements Funds discussion
• Clubhouse grand opening/ribbon cutting update
• West End Improvements update

The board approved the January 23 meeting minutes and the financial reports for November, December, and January. Members discussed clubhouse updates, the upcoming grand opening on May 11, and the scheduling of the Montana State Amateur tournament for July 13-15.

• Approved January 23 Board Minutes (6-0)
• Approved November, December, and January financials (6-0)

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to discuss updates to its 2022 work plan, including a possible match for downtown TIF facade grants and dedicating 1% of URA funds to public art. They will also review and discuss tasks for the upcoming 2023-2024 work plan, plan speaker series events for March and April, and plan Preservation Month activities in May. The board will also discuss the budget for the CLG 2023-2024 grant.

• Match for Downtown TIF (URA) facade grants
• Consider devoting 1% URA funds to public art
• Discuss 2023-2024 work plan tasks
• Plan March and April speaker series events
• Discuss CLG 2023-2024 grant budget

The board approved a historic building tour for Preservation Month and updated the 2023-2024 work plan. Members also coordinated logistics for the community speaker series and discussed grant budget increases for mapping projects.

• Approved February 2nd minutes with corrections (4-0)
• Tabled work plan tasks 3.3.1 and 4.8.2 for later discussion (4-0)
• Approved change of wording from 'some' to 'several' in speaker series ad (4-0)
• Approved hosting a Preservation Month tour on May 20th (4-0)

Greenway Service District Board

The Greenway Service District Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a project completion funding submittal for the NRDP, due March 3, 2023. The agenda includes a proposed budget discussion followed by a submittal approval vote. The meeting is conducted via Microsoft Teams.

• Project Completion Funding – NRDP Submittal, March 3, 2023
• Proposed Budget and Discussion
• Submittal Approval (based on discussion)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 9, 2023 in Butte

The Board approved the submittal for Project Completion Funding for the NRDP deadline of March 3, 2023. The approved budget of $9.2M includes current bid prices, a 4.5% inflation factor, and 10 years of project management and maintenance.

• Approved NRDP submittal for Project Completion Funding

Board of Health

The Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health is meeting to appoint a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary, and to discuss training opportunities. The agenda also includes environmental health updates, health department program and financial updates, and board member discussion. Public comment is scheduled for items not on the agenda.

• Appointment of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary to the Board of Health
• Discussion of Board of Health trainings (Local Government Center @ MSU, MACo, DPHHS)
• Environmental Health Updates
• Health Department Program and Financial Updates
• Next meeting set for March 23, 2023

The Board of Health received updates on public health programs, budgeting, and environmental health services. No substantive votes were taken, and the board deferred the appointment of officers to the next meeting.

• Tabled appointment of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary to March 23 meeting
• No minutes were available for approval

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a 2023 chairperson and vice-chairperson, and receive reports from the manager, flight school, and a consultant. The agenda includes no old or new business items.

• Introduction of new commission representative Mike Beausoleil
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2022, and January 25, 2023 (no quorum)
• Nomination and vote for 2023 chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Manager's report by Monte Belgarde
• Consultant report by Jim Greil and Sarah Jones of Deluxe Engineering & Construction

The Airport Advisory Board elected its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2023. The board also reviewed updates to the Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Elected John Lombardi as 2023 Airport Board Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Randy Johnson as 2023 Airport Board Vice-Chairperson (5-0)

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Public Housing Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes, review January vouchers and financial statements, and discuss the CDBG award and a flat rate public meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• January vouchers for PHA/Pintlar
• Vacancies and financial statements for PHA/Pintlar
• CDBG award discussion
• Flat rate public meeting information

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The DUI Task Force approved spending for a trooper's training conference and a 'Coffee With A Cop' event. The board also agreed to add a $2,000 contribution request for an After Prom Party to the March agenda.

• Approved Jan 12 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $600 for Trooper Milligan to attend DUI Training and Interdiction Conference (Unanimous)
• Approved $300 for Coffee With a Cop event on April 15 (Unanimous)
• Approved adding a $2,000 contribution request for ACI After Prom Party to the March 9 agenda (Unanimous)

Greenway Service District Board

The Greenway Service District Board will meet to approve the January minutes and discuss the 2023 construction bid schedule for Reach Q&R, including an oversight task order. They will also hear updates on ICMM/NRDP project completion funding and long-term planning, plus discuss grant applications for recreational economy and transportation projects.

• Reach Q&R Construction 2023 bid schedule and oversight task order approval
• ICMM/NRDP project completion funding submittal due March 3, 2023
• Recreational Economy for Rural Communities workshop discussion
• RAISE grant application discussion
• TSP grant application submittal discussion

The Board approved Task Order No. 29 for the Reach Q&R Construction oversight. Members discussed including all remaining unconstructed segments of the Silver Bow Creek Greenway in a project abstract for the Natural Resource Damage Program, pending updated cost tables. A $75,000 application for a pedestrian bridge in the Durant Canyon segment has been submitted.

• Approved January minutes
• Approved Reach Q&R Construction Oversight Task Order No. 29

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss new business including setting closed days for 2023 and removing a trustee due to ill health. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no unfinished business listed.

• Closed days for 2023
• Trustee removal from Library Board due to ill health
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting

The Board approved the meeting minutes from October 3, 2022. Director Walters provided updates on library programming, including the restart of children's story time and the suspension of the Chess Club. No new business was introduced.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board will discuss the Certified Local Government (CLG) application for 2023-2024, review the draft work plan for the next year, and plan Preservation Month activities. They will also hear from the What's Happening Anaconda Committee about an events reader board project and continue planning for the speaker series.

• CLG 2023-2024 application review
• HRB 2023 work plan discussion (April 2023-March 2024)
• Preservation Month planning for May
• Speaker series events for February and March
• Work plan updates on downtown upper-story inventory, adaptive use candidates, URA facade grants, and public art funds

The board approved the Certified Local Government application for 2023-2024 and established the upcoming year's work plan. Members also approved the March advertisement for the community speaker series. The board discussed a proposed events reader board but took no formal action on its installation.

• Approved January meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Certified Local Government application (4-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 work plan including items 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 (4-0)
• Approved March speaker series ad with revisions to the last line (4-0)

Wise River Fire District

The Wise River Fire District #5 board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and financial reports, and to discuss operational items like repairs and equipment. The agenda also includes a pending item on legal districting of the fire district.

• Approval of November 7, 2022 minutes
• Approval of warrants and financial report
• 2023 fire and ambulance roster to Beaverhead County
• Board resolution for polling place/election administration
• Large military 2 ½ ton 4x4 repair updates

The Board approved Resolution #1-2023 regarding polling place and election administration. Trustees also approved several utility and repair warrants and the minutes from November 7, 2022.

• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #1-2023 for polling place/election administration (4-0)
• Approved warrant #1195 Montana Energy Alliance $79.90 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #1196 Vigilante Electric $62.43 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #1197 Pro Repair $244.00 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #1198 Montana Energy Alliance $367.14 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #1199 Vigilante Electric $99.38 (4-0)
• Approved warrants #1200 Montana Energy Alliance $489.61 and #1201 Vigilante Electric $76.01 (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests, then vote to approve or deny each. The board will also approve prior minutes and elect a 2023 chairperson. No old or new business is listed.

• Variance 23-001: Greg Warner seeks relief from Sec. 24-105 to allow driveway access from 5th St at 805 E. 5th St, Goosetown Neighborhood Conservation District.
• Variance 23-002: Curt and Jennifer Gannon request relief from Sec. 24-245 to build 15 feet from Bear Gulch Road at 1918 Bear Gulch Rd, Big Hole Development District.
• Variance 23-003: Mike Martelli requests relief from Sec. 24-104 to relocate boundaries of 822 E Park Ave and 116 Washington St to create a smaller residential lot, Goosetown Neighborhood Conservation District.
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2022 meeting.
• Nomination and vote for 2023 chairperson.

The Board denied a request for street access at 805 E. 5th St, citing existing alley access. However, the Board approved two other variances regarding structural setbacks and lot sizes for properties on Bear Gulch Road and East Park Ave.

• Denied Variance 23-001 for street access at 805 E. 5th St (3-1)
• Approved Variance 23-002 for 15-foot structural setback at 1918 Bear Gulch Rd (4-0)
• Approved Variance 23-003 for lot size and structural setbacks at 822 E Park Ave and 116 Washington St (4-0)
• Approved April 28, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Elected Donna Kostelecky as 2023 Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Judy Barber as 2023 Vice-Chairperson (4-0)

Airport Board

The Anaconda Airport Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a 2023 chairperson and vice-chairperson, and receive reports from the manager, flight school, and consultants. The agenda is mostly routine, with no old or new business listed.

• Introduction of new commission representative Mike Beausoleil
• Nomination and vote for 2023 chairperson
• Nomination and vote for 2023 vice-chairperson
• Manager's report by Monte Belgarde
• Consultant report by Jim Greil and Sarah Jones of Deluxe Engineering & Construction

The meeting was called by Chairman John Lombardi, but no official minutes were recorded due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, vote on amended by-laws based on an ordinance, and elect a chairman and vice chairman for 2023. The agenda also includes time for public comment on items not listed.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 7, 2022 and Jul 11, 2022 meetings
• Approval of Parks & Rec By-Laws based on Amendment of Ordinance
• Election of Chairman/Vice Chairman for 2023

The board approved new by-laws based on Ordinance 270, which reduces the board size to five members and establishes a new attendance policy. Tony Bartoletti was elected as the 2023 chairman, while the vice chairman election was tabled. The board also approved minutes from February 7 and July 11, 2022.

• Approved minutes from February 7, 2022 and July 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved new By-Laws based on Ordinance 270 (unanimous)
• Elected Tony Bartoletti as Chairman for 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled nominations for Vice Chairman until the next meeting (unanimous)

Old Works Golf Course Authority Board

The Old Works Golf Course Authority Board will review November and December financials, discuss the clubhouse grand opening, and consider establishing balances for checking, operations, and capital accounts. They will also receive updates on the clubhouse renovation, course conditions, and operations, including merchandise sales and tournaments.

• Review of November and December financials
• Discussion of clubhouse grand opening
• Establish balances for checking, operations, and capital accounts
• County disbursement of hotel/condo parcel
• Clubhouse renovation update

Public Housing Authority Board

The Anaconda Housing Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes and vouchers, and to discuss several operational items. Key topics include a HUD substandard management letter and recovery plan, a CDBG award, and a collection loss write-off. The board will also consider modernization of an offline unit at Mount Haggin Homes and a work truck purchase.

• HUD Substandard Management PHAS Letter and Recovery Plan
• CDBG Award
• Collection Loss Write off PHA and Pintlar
• Mount Haggin Homes Offline Unit Modernization
• Work Truck

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force

The DUI Task Force approved spending for a high school banner warning against Kratom and the printing of designated driver coasters for local bars. The board also reviewed DUI and MIP reports for late 2022 and early 2023.

• Approved $297.85 for a pop up banner warning against Kratom in the JR/SR High School (unanimous)
• Approved $200.00 for 'Designated Driver' coasters for local bars (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of November 10 meeting minutes until the next meeting (unanimous)

Greenway Service District Board

The Greenway Service District Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss the Reach O Cattle Bridge construction task order, and review land issues including the Reach Q/R bid schedule and MDT approval requirements. They will also consider a land planning task order and updates on the ICMM/NRDP project, including completion funding and long-term plans.

• Reach O Cattle Bridge Construction Project Task Order 3
• Reach Q/R bid schedule for 2023
• Land Planning Task Order approval
• ICMM/NRDP project completion funding and long-term plan

Library Board

The Hearst Free Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss new business including setting closed days for 2023 and removing a trustee due to ill health. The agenda is otherwise routine with no unfinished business.

• Set closed days for 2023
• Trustee removal from Library Board due to ill health
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting
• Director's report, financial report, building report

Historic Resources Board

The Anaconda Historic Resources Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving previous minutes, continuing planning for its community speaker series, and discussing potential tasks for its 2023-2024 work plan. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Continued planning for Speaker Series events, including January event tasks and February event ad
• Discussion of HRB 2023 Work Plan for April 2023-March 2024
• Public comment periods for items on and off the agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023

The Board approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022, meeting and the advertisement for the February speaker series event. Members discussed potential tasks for the 2023 work plan, including a focus on the Northern Addition.

• Approved December 1, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved February event ad (3-0)