Big Horn County, MT
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Big Horn CountyMT averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$148,200 Municipal budget
Total revenue$16.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$16.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$11.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,294 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on October 15, 2026. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and claim approvals. The meeting also includes new business regarding Alma McCormick - CBDG.
- Claim Approvals
- Alma McCormick - CBDG
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
October 15, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Alma McCormick - CBDG
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to hold working session on medical clearances
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a working session. The agenda lists medical clearances as the topic for discussion.
- Working session regarding medical clearances
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
October 13, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Working Session
Medical Clearances
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County Commissioners to discuss budget message
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The agenda includes a budget message under new business.
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
October 8, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Budget Message
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 09:30
General
Big Horn County commissioners to review radio tower RFP and library board appointment
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners meets October 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM at 121 3rd St W, Room 301, Hardin, MT. The agenda lists routine items including claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal, old business, and new business. Under new business, the board is set to take up a radio tower RFP, a Library Board appointment, and a parking/cleanup/gates contract for indigenous peoples day. Public comments and discussion are also scheduled before adjournment.
- Radio Tower RFP listed under new business
- Library Board appointment listed under new business
- Parking/cleanup/gates contract for indigenous peoples day listed under new business
- Claim approvals scheduled
- Public comments period scheduled
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
October 1, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Radio Tower RFP
Library Board Appointment
Parking/Cleanup/gates contract for indigenous peoples day
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to consider rescinding fire restriction and road union matters
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items including claim approvals, minutes, and personnel/legal matters. Under new business, they will discuss rescinding a fire restriction, road union issues, and the Indian Relay event. Public comments and general discussion are also scheduled.
- Rescind fire restriction
- Road Union discussion
- Indian Relay discussion
- Claim approvals
- Personnel/Legal matters
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 24, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Recind fire restriction
Road Union
Indian Relay
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 09:30
General
County commissioners to consider sheriff deputy contract and cattleguard fee
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving claims and minutes. Under new business, they will discuss a cattleguard fee, a sheriff deputy collective bargaining agreement, and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). The agenda is largely procedural, with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts provided.
- Claim approvals
- Cattleguard fee discussion
- Sheriff Deputy CBA (collective bargaining agreement)
- EMPG (Emergency Management Performance Grant) discussion
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 17, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
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6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Cattleguard fee
Sheriff Deputy CBA
EMPG
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
General
Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 10:00
Health Board
200 N Mitchell Ave, Hardin
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
No meeting scheduled for Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners
The scheduled meeting for September 10, 2026, is cancelled. The agenda indicates no meeting will be held as members are attending a Coal Board meeting.
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 10, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
NO MEETING ATTENDING COAL BOARD MEETING
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 09:30
General
Big Horn County Commissioners to review budget and museum repairs
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on September 3, 2026, to conduct routine business including claim approvals, minutes review, personnel matters, and discussions on wages, budget, and museum building repairs. The board will also hear public comments and discuss potential local option taxes or fees.
- Review and approve claim approvals
- Discuss 2026 budget
- Consider museum building repair
- Discuss potential local option tax or fees
- Public comments session
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 3, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
H.R.B. Docs
6.
Old Business
Wages
7.
New Business
Budget
Museum Building Repair
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
DOR Space
Treasure Local option tax or fees
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 08:00
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County Commissioners meeting on August 31, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting to address claims, minutes, and personnel matters. The agenda includes a discussion on wages and a period for public comments.
- Claim approvals
- Personnel/Legal matters
- Discussion regarding wages
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 31, 2026
8:00 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Wages
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County Commissioners meet to discuss SRO contracts and appointments
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address several new business items. Discussion topics include a School Resource Officer (SRO) contract, dispatch board appointments, and museum phone systems.
- SRO Contract
- Dispatch Board Appointments
- Museum Phones
- Wages
- School Safety Team
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 27, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
SRO Contract
Dispatch Board Appointments
Museum Phones
Wages
School Safety Team
EOP
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
2 yea
Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
County commissioners to review detention RFP, coal board, land transfer
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including claim approvals and minutes. Under new business, they will discuss a detention center request for proposals, an off-site coal board meeting, and a school district land transfer. The meeting also includes public comments and general discussion.
- Claim approvals
- Detention RFP
- Off Site Coal Board Meeting
- School District Land Transfer
- Public Comments
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 20, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Detention RFP
Off Sight Coal Board Meeting
School District Land Transfer
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 10:00
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County Board meets to approve claims and discuss new business
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will hold a routine meeting on August 19, 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including roll call, claim approvals, and minute ratification. Specific details for the 'New Business' section are not provided in the text, though it lists departments such as Airport, Accounting, and Public Health.
- Approval of claims
- Approval of minutes and supporting documents
- Personnel and Legal matters
- New Business discussions for Airport, Accounting, Justice Court, Library, Human Resources/Payroll, Public Health, and Environmental Health
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 19, 2026
10:00 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Airport
Accounting
Justice Court
Library
Human Resources/Payroll
Public Health
Environmental Health
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to consider dispatch board appointments, MSU Extension contract, detention policy
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving claims and minutes. Under new business, they will consider appointments to the Dispatch Board, an MSU Extension Agent contract, and an addendum to the Detention Policy Manual. Public comments and discussion are also scheduled.
- Dispatch Board Appointments
- MSU Extension Agent Contract
- Detention Policy Manual Addendum
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 13, 2026
9:30 AM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Claim Approvals
4.
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5.
Personnel/Legal
6.
Old Business
7.
New Business
Dispatch Board Appointments
MSU Extension Agent Contract
Detention Policy Manual Addendum
8.
Public Comments
9.
Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 11:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss clerk wages at Aug. 12 meeting
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The agenda lists only one item for discussion: clerk wages. No decisions or other business items are listed.
- Discussion of clerk wages
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 12, 2026
11:00 AM
Members
Discussion
Clerk Wages
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 10:00
Board of County Commissioners
County commissioners meet with sparse agenda: extension, HR, general discussion
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting with a minimal agenda containing only three items: an extension, human resources, and general discussion. No specific actions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural or informal.
- Extension item
- Human resources item
- General discussion
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Members
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 10, 2026
10:00 AM
1.
Extension
2.
HR
3.
General Discussion
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County Commissioners to review AlcoPro and USDA agreements
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The agenda includes discussions on AlcoPro, a USDA Stock Growers and Wool Growers MOU, and a University of Montana agreement.
- AlcoPro
- USDA Stock Growers and Wool Growers MOU
- University of Montana Standard Affiliation Agreement
- Pre-Trial Services
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 6, 2026
9:30 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
Pre-Trial Services
6. Old Business
Alliant
7. New Business
AlcoPro
USDA Stock Growers and Wool Growers MOU
University of Montana Standard Affiliation Agreement
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 10:00
Board of County Commissioners
County commissioners to discuss budget, wages, roads, and fires
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several administrative and operational topics including Johnson Insurance, roads and fires, human resources, and budget and wages. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of Johnson Insurance
- Roads and fires update
- Human resources matters
- Budget and wages discussion
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Members
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
August 3, 2026
10:00 AM
1. Johnson Insurance
2. Roads/Fires
3. Human Resources
4. Budget & Wages
5. General Discussion Topics
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 13:00
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
317 N Custer Ave, Hardin
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss fire restrictions and school district agreements
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address personnel matters and a budget superintendent contract. The board will also discuss fire restrictions and property and pathway agreements involving the school district.
- Stage 1 Fire Restriction
- Lodge Grass School Pathways Agreement
- Property Transfer to School District
- Budget Superintendent Contract
- Growth Policy
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
July 30, 2026
9:30 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
Termination
6. Old Business
Budget Superintendent Contract
7. New Business
Alliant????
Stage 1 Fire Restriction
Lodge Grass School Pathways Agreement
Growth Policy
Property Transfer to School District
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Board to hear public comments and discuss county business
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The agenda includes procedural items, a budget hearing, and time for public comments. No specific decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
July 22, 2026
9:30 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
Resignations
6. Old Business
Hospital MOU
7. New Business
Fair Contracts
Westmoreland MOA
8. Budget Hearing
9. Public Comments
10. Discussion
11. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
2 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 10:00
Board of County Commissioners
Routine administrative meeting with department updates
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
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
July 14, 2026
10:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
6. Old Business
7. New Business
Accounting
Airport
Ambulance
Cemetery 2
DES
Detention
Dispatch
Economic Development Director
Election
Public Health
Extention
Council on Aging
Maintenance
HR/Payroll
Maintenance
Roads
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 10:00
Board of County Commissioners
Routine administrative meeting with no specific action items listed
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.
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
July 13, 2026
10:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
6. Old Business
7. New Business
Attorney
Clerk & Recorder
Commissioners
Coroner
District Court
Justice Court
Sheriff
Superintendent of Schools
Treasurer
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to consider hospital memorandum of understanding
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
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
July 9, 2026
9:30 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
6. Old Business
7. New Business
Hospital MOU
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 13:00
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Everbridge emergency alert system update discussed by 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
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BIG HORN COUNTY
LOCAL EMERGENCY
PLANNING COMMITTEE
121 3rd St W
First Floor Meeting Room
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
BIG HORN COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY
PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 6, 2026
1:00 PM
1. Introductions
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2. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3. Reports for Subcommittees
4. Communications / Mail Slot
Everbridge (Emergency Alert System) Update
5. Hazardous Materials Discussion
6. Unified Health Command & Incident Stress Management
7. Special Presentations
8. Old Business
Big Horn County Trustees Training
9. New Business
10. Public Comments
11. Details of Next Regular Meeting
12. Adjourn
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County commissioners meet for procedural business
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.
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
July 2, 2026
9:30 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commissioners
Public hearing on Cattleguard fee to be held
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
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
June 25, 2026
9:30 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
6. Old Business
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7. New Business
Cattleguard fee public hearing
Recording resolution
Property offer
Elected official
Hire Finder
School District Property request
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Claim Approvals
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Personnel/Legal
3 yea
George Real Bird III yea · Larry Vandersloot yea · Lawrence BigHair yea
Fri Jun 19, 2026 · 10:00
Board of County Commissioners
County commissioners to handle routine procedural items
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
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BIG HORN COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
121 3rd St W
Room 301
Hardin, MT 59034
Members
George Real Bird III, Presiding Officer
Larry Vandersloot, Member
Lawrence Big Hair, Member
BIG HORN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
June 19, 2026
10:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Claim Approvals
4. Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
5. Personnel/Legal
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Public Comments
9. Discussion
10. Adjourn
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🌐 County-level context (Big Horn County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities10 (2024)
Business establishments181 (1,774 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,075/mo (20 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.0% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$16.4M
Spending$16.8M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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