Big Horn County, Montana

Board of County Commissioners

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Health Board

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is holding a routine meeting with standard items including claim approvals, minutes, personnel/legal matters, and department reports. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Claim approvals
• Personnel/Legal matters
• Department updates from Accounting, Airport, Ambulance, Cemetery, DES, Detention, Dispatch, Economic Development, Election, Public Health, Extension, Council on Aging, Maintenance, HR/Payroll, Roads

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners is holding a regularly scheduled meeting with a standard procedural agenda. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal, old and new business, public comments, and discussion. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for consideration.

• Agenda consists only of standard procedural items; no concrete actions or public hearings are scheduled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet for a regular session covering routine procedural items such as claim approvals, minutes, and personnel matters. The sole substantive item under New Business is a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding a hospital.

• Consideration of a hospital MOU

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet on July 6, 2026 to review updates and discuss emergency preparedness topics. The agenda includes an Everbridge emergency alert system update, a hazardous materials discussion, and a unified health command and incident stress management briefing. The committee will also receive subcommittee reports, old business items, and public comments.

• Everbridge (Emergency Alert System) update
• Hazardous Materials discussion
• Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management briefing
• Big Horn County Trustees training (old business)
• Public comments

Board of County Commissioners

This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific proposals or public hearings listed. The board will consider claim approvals, minutes, personnel/legal matters, and old/new business.

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Cattleguard fee. The board will also consider a recording resolution, a property offer, a hire finder request, and a school district property request. Additional agenda items include claim approvals, minutes, personnel/legal matters, and old business.

• Cattleguard fee public hearing
• Recording resolution
• Property offer
• Hire Finder request
• School District Property request

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle standard administrative items including claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal matters, and public comments. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed on the agenda; it is entirely procedural boilerplate.

• No specific action items listed; agenda is procedural only

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the removal of a junk mobile home, a Memorandum of Understanding with Wyola, and personnel or legal matters. The meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

• Junk Mobile Home Removal
• Wyola MOU
• Engagement Letter
• Pitsch Abatement
• Tour de Big Horn

Health Board

The Big Horn County Health Board will hold its regular meeting, including an annual review of the County's Emergency Operations Plan Section Two, Functional Annex E on Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern. The board will also hear reports from the County Sanitarian, Public Health & WIC, and PHEP. Old business includes discussion of private burials.

• Annual review of BHCPHD EOP Section Two: Functional Annex E: Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan
• County Sanitarian Report
• Public Health & WIC Report
• PHEP Report
• Discussion of private burials (old business)

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and discuss several new business items. The agenda includes reviews of property offers and a capitalization policy.

• Wagner Subdivision Offer
• Left Hand Brothers Property Offer
• Pigeon Contract
• Rate Quote Agreement - Indian Health Services
• Pitsch Abatement

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The board will handle routine approvals and a personnel resignation. Under new business, they will discuss a mutual aid agreement with Sheridan, Wyoming. Public comments and general discussion will follow.

• Claim Approvals
• Personnel/Legal – Resignation
• New Business – Sheridan WY Mutual Aid

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review subcommittee reports and discuss hazardous materials. The agenda includes updates on the Everbridge Emergency Alert System and a review of the Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan.

• Everbridge (Emergency Alert System) update
• Hazardous Materials discussion
• Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management
• Public Health Annual Review of Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan
• Big Horn County Trustees Training

County Planning Board

The Big Horn County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The main item of new business is a presentation and review of the county's Growth Policy. The board will also consider old business, including the appointment of a secretary, and will hear public comments.

• Presentation and review of Growth Policy
• Appointment of Secretary
• Public Comments period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners will consider approval of claims and minutes, discuss personnel and legal matters, and take up old business including a Sanitarian Contract. New business includes a Capital Improvements Scope of Work and a Radio Tower Lease. Public comments will be heard.

• Sanitarian Contract
• Capital Improvements Scope of Work
• Radio Tower Lease
• Public Comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 21, 2026. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and approval of minutes. Under new business the board will consider proposals for an LG ROW Internet project and a Sanitarian Contract. The session will also include public comments and a discussion period.

• LG ROW Internet proposal (new business)
• Sanitarian Contract (new business)

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including claims, minutes, and personnel matters such as a resignation and an AE contract. They will also discuss old business items related to Askin Construction and the Lodge Grass Property, and a new business item regarding the Torske Building. The agenda is largely procedural with no detailed dollar amounts or policy changes specified.

• Personnel/Legal: Resignation and AE Contract
• Old Business: Askin Construction
• Old Business: Lodge Grass Property
• New Business: Torske Building

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review claims and personnel matters. The board is scheduled to discuss a contract with Askin Construction and the Lodge Grass property.

• Askin Construction contract
• Lodge Grass property
• Courthouse closure for mandatory safety training

County Planning Board

The Big Horn County Planning Board will hold a working session to discuss and update the county's growth policy. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as approving minutes, public comments, and a secretary appointment. No votes on new business are scheduled.

• Growth Policy Working Session/Update under Old Business

County Planning Board

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and discuss hazardous materials and unified health command. The agenda consists of routine procedural items with no specific proposals or votes.

• Hazardous Materials Discussion
• Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management
• Approval of minutes and supporting documents

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will convene to approve minutes, personnel matters, and claim approvals. The board will also discuss the award of the Bleacher Project and a Millings Agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation.

• Claim Approvals
• Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
• Personnel/Legal Resignation
• Notice of Award - Bleacher Project
• MDT Millings Agreement

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve claims and minutes, address a personnel resignation, and discuss old business including a dispatch agreement. New business items include an updated tax deed sale list, a board seal matter, and a Southern Hospitality item. The board will also take public comments and discuss attending city council.

• Dispatch agreement discussion
• Tax deed sale updated list
• Board seal consideration
• Southern Hospitality item
• Personnel resignation

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss the upcoming October tax deed sale, the Indian Relay project, and a new AED (automated external defibrillator) policy. These items are listed under New Business. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and public comments.

• October tax deed sale
• Indian Relay project
• AED policy adoption

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss hazardous materials, unified health command, and an update on generators for county community centers.

• Approve minutes and supporting documents
• Generators for County Community Centers: Update
• Hazardous Materials Discussion
• Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management
• Public Comments

The committee approved the meeting minutes. Members agreed to compile an inventory of generators in county buildings and present it to the County Commissioners. The LEPC also confirmed it will keep meeting on the first Monday of each month.

• Approved minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Agreed to compile generator inventory for County Commissioners
• Agreed to maintain regular meeting schedule on first Monday of each month

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review claim approvals and personnel resignations. The agenda includes discussions on the Area II COA FY 26 Contract and the creation of a Dispatch Board.

• Area II COA FY 26 Contract
• Creation of Dispatch Board
• JBarJ
• Notice of Course and Scope

The commissioners unanimously approved claims 1253 and 1254, the March 19 meeting minutes, and accepted resignations presented in closed session. They also approved Resolution 2026‑23, the JBarJ Pro Rodeo livestock contract, and the Area II Agency on Aging contract for FY26. The creation of a Dispatch Board was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved claims 1253 and 1254 (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations presented in closed session (unanimous)
• Tabled creation of Dispatch Board until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑23 (unanimous)
• Approved JBarJ Pro Rodeo livestock contract (unanimous)
• Approved Area II Agency on Aging FY26 contract (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet on March 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Hardin. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and approval of minutes. The primary business is the consideration of new contracts for Area II FY 2026, HRO services, mosquito control, and a dispatch collective bargaining agreement. The meeting also provides time for public comments and discussion.

• Area II FY 2026 contract
• HRO service contract
• Mosquito contract
• Dispatch CBA

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to handle routine administrative approvals and personnel matters. The board is scheduled to discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the Indian Relay.

• Indian Relay RFP

Commissioner Vandersloot moved to approve claims 1241 and 1242. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Real Bird and passed unanimously. A separate motion to approve the March 12, 2026 minutes was also seconded by Real Bird and passed unanimously. The board noted receipt of one Indian Relay RFP proposal and will review it under advisement.

• Approved claims 1241 & 1242 (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received one Indian Relay RFP proposal; board will review under advisement

Health Board

The Big Horn County Health Board will meet on March 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the community room at 200 N Mitchell Ave, Hardin. The agenda includes reviewing the December 12, 2025 meeting minutes, receiving reports from the County Sanitarian and Public Health & WIC programs, and discussing private burial issues under old business. The board will also consider any new business items and public comments before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes from 12/12/2025 meeting
• County Sanitarian status update
• Public Health & WIC report
• Discussion of private burials (old business)
• Consideration of new business items

The board approved the Board Objectives and Bylaws as presented, on a motion by Larry Vandersloot and seconded by Paula Small‑Plenty. The board also approved the minutes from the December 12, 2025 meeting, on a motion by Kelsey Torske and seconded by Paula Small‑Plenty. The officers roster was reviewed and updated as recommended. The extension for the Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan was tabled.

• Approved Board Objectives and Bylaws (motion by Larry Vandersloot, seconded by Paula Small‑Plenty)
• Approved December 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Kelsey Torske, seconded by Paula Small‑Plenty)
• Updated officers roster as recommended
• Tabled extension to June 31 for Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review and act on several items, including rates for the Heather Care Trust, a memorandum of understanding for dispatch services, an update to the Bulbous Blue Grass noxious weed list, a mutual aid agreement with Sheridan, WY, a tax deed sale, and ambulance write‑offs. Earlier agenda items cover claim approvals, minutes, personnel matters, a special deputy county attorney, and cyber policies. The meeting also includes public comments and discussion before adjournment.

• Dispatch MOU
• Heather Care Trust Rates
• Bulbous Blue Grass Noxious Weed List
• Sheridan WY Mutual Aid
• Tax Deed Sale

The commissioners approved several items, all by unanimous vote. They adopted the county’s cybersecurity policies, appointed a special deputy county attorney, accepted the health‑insurance cost increase recommendation, approved a dispatch MOU with the City, a mutual‑aid MOU with Sheridan County, a tax deed sale resolution, and authorized ambulance write‑offs totaling $1,479,952.70.

• Approved claims 1235 (unanimous)
• Approved cybersecurity policies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-21 appointing a Special Deputy County Attorney (unanimous)
• Accepted health‑insurance committee recommendation on cost increase (unanimous)
• Approved dispatch MOU with the City of Hardin (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Sheridan County, Wyoming for mutual aid (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 for tax deed sale (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance write‑offs of $1,479,952.70 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners met on March 5, 2026, but no quorum was present. Because of the lack of quorum, the meeting proceeded only with routine items such as roll call, claim approvals, and public comments, and no decisions or approvals were made.

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss hazardous materials and Unified Health Command and Incident Stress Management. The body will also conduct an annual review of the Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan.

• Hazardous Materials Discussion
• Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management
• Annual Review of Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan

The committee approved the March 2 meeting minutes. The public health annual review of the Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan was moved to the June meeting. No further action was required on the LEPC bylaws after they were presented to the County Commissioners. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried at 1:16 p.m.)
• Moved Public Health annual review of Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan to June meeting
• No further action required on LEPC bylaws after presentation to County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review claims and personnel matters. The board is scheduled to discuss a budget adjustment and money transfer for the COA, as well as LEPC bylaws and amended meeting dates.

• COA Budget Adjustment and Money Transfer
• LEPC Bylaws
• Amendment of meeting dates

The commissioners approved claims 1226 and the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes, both unanimously. They also approved resolution 2026‑19 to adjust the COA budget and transfer funds to the road department, unanimously. Finally, they amended resolution 2026‑18 to set regular meeting dates and allow board members to attend Hardin city council meetings, also unanimously.

• Approved claims 1226 (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2026‑19 for budget adjustments and road department fund transfer (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to resolution 2026‑18 to set regular meeting dates and permit attendance at Hardin city council meetings (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will approve claim requests and adopt the meeting minutes. They will address personnel and legal matters, discuss the Sibley Agreement and Release, and consider an amendment to a property sale resolution. Public comments and a general discussion will follow before adjournment.

• Claim approvals
• Approve minutes and supporting documents
• Personnel/Legal matters
• Sibley Agreement and Release (old business)
• Amend Property Sale Resolution (new business)

The commissioners approved claims 1215 and the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. They also approved the Sibley agreement and release with Chief Deputy County Attorney David Sibley unanimously. Finally, they adopted Resolution 2025-32A, amending the county’s property‑sale procedures to permit sales below appraisal value and to allow direct negotiations with interested parties, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved claims 1215 (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sibley agreement and release with Chief Deputy County Attorney David Sibley (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Property Sale Resolution 2025-32A to permit lower‑price sales and direct negotiations (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular meeting, including call to order, roll call, and approvals of claims and minutes. Commissioners will discuss personnel and legal items, review old and new business, hear public comments, and then adjourn.

• Claim approvals
• Personnel/Legal matters
• Old Business
• New Business
• Public Comments

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners approved several items unanimously, including claim 1206, the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes, and a termination recommendation. They adopted Resolution 2025‑17, making First Street in Fort Smith a county road. They also adopted Resolution 2026‑18 to schedule off‑site meetings with neighboring counties, Stahly Engineering, and the Hardin City Council.

• Approved claim 1206 (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved termination recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑17 adopting First Street as a county road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑18 scheduling off‑site meetings (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will convene to address personnel matters, old and new business, and hold a public hearing on an amend property sale resolution. The agenda includes items regarding HR outsourcing services, dispatch policy, and a bullying policy.

• Public hearing on amend property sale resolution
• HR Outsourcing Services
• Dispatch Policy
• Bullying Policy
• Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents

The commissioners unanimously approved claims 1 199 and 1203, approved the January 22 minutes, and approved the contract with Vensure HR. They also unanimously approved the dispatch policy manual and adopted Resolution 2026‑15 establishing the county bullying policy. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved claims 1 199 and 1203 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 22 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Vensure HR (unanimous)
• Approved dispatch policy manual (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑15 adopting bullying policy (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss hazardous materials and Unified Health Command and Incident Stress Management. The agenda includes a Public Health annual review of the Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan.

• Hazardous Materials Discussion
• Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management
• Public Health Annual Review of Transport of Specimens/Samples of Immediate Concern Plan

The committee approved the meeting minutes. The earthquake hazard rating was changed from low to moderate, leading to a recommendation to add retrofitting to the mitigation plan. Updated bylaws were signed and emailed to the County Commissioners for review. The presentation on the Transport of Specimens plan was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried at 1:12 p.m.)
• Adjusted earthquake hazard rating from low to moderate
• Updated bylaws signed and emailed to County Commissioners for review
• Tabled Public Health Transport of Specimens plan presentation until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried at 2:06 p.m.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners scheduled a meeting for January 29, 2026, but the agenda notes that no meeting was held. Consequently, no items were decided, discussed, or voted on.

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will convene to approve minutes, claim approvals, and personnel or legal matters. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding a jail resolution.

• Approval of minutes and supporting documents
• Personnel/Legal matters
• Discussion on jail resolution
• Old Business
• Public Comments

Commissioners Real Bird and Vandersloot, with Deputy County Attorney Heather Ready, met at 9:30 AM. The board approved claim 1184 by unanimous vote. The board also approved the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved claim 1184 (unanimous)
• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will review several items at its January 15 meeting. Old business includes a Jail Resolution and an amendment to a Property Sale Resolution. New business items include an amendment to the Meeting Resolution, a proposal labeled SS4A, the TW Ridley Construction Contract, a Special Deputy Attorney appointment, and an off‑site City Council meeting.

• Jail Resolution
• Amend Property Sale Resolution
• TW Ridley Construction Contract
• Special Deputy Attorney
• Off site City Council Meeting

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items. They approved claim numbers 1 1 79 and 1 180, the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting, and Resolution 2026‑1A. They also approved the Safe Streets 4 All (SS4A) grant contract, a courtroom remodel contract with TW Ridley, a resolution appointing a special deputy county attorney (2026‑13), and a resolution to attend the Hardin City Council meeting on January 20, 2026 (2026‑14). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved claim numbers 1 1 79 and 1 180 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑1A (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Streets 4 All grant contract (unanimous)
• Approved TW Ridley courtroom remodel contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑13 appointing special deputy county attorney (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑14 to attend city council meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will approve claim approvals, minutes, and supporting documents. They will review personnel and legal matters, as well as old and new business items. The meeting also includes public comments and discussion before adjournment.

• Approve claim approvals
• Approve minutes and supporting documents
• Review personnel/legal matters
• Consider old business items
• Consider new business items

Board of County Commissioners

The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, personnel matters, and claims. The agenda includes discussion on travel rates, jail rates, and an amended property sale procedure. The board will also discuss making First Street in Fort Smith a county road.

• Approve minutes and supporting documents
• Travel Rates
• Jail Rates
• Jail Resolution
• Amended Property Sale Procedure

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Members will receive reports from subcommittees and discuss hazardous materials and unified health command and incident stress management. The committee will also adopt new bylaws and take public comments before adjourning.

• Adoption of bylaws for the BHC LEPC
• Hazardous Materials discussion
• Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management discussion
• Reports from subcommittees
• Public comments session

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address standard items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, approval of minutes and supporting documents, personnel and legal matters, old business, new business, public comments, discussion, and adjournment.