Big Horn County public meetings in 2025
61 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The agenda for the December 25, 2025, meeting indicates that no meeting was held.
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, personnel matters, and budget adjustments, including a resolution for an off-site meeting in Carbon County and the approval of quit-claim deeds.
- Off-site meeting resolution for Carbon County
- Holly Cannon Quit Claim Deed L139600
- Holly Cannon Quit Claim Deed L139500
- Big Horn County Native American Heritage Races
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Health Board
The Big Horn County Health Board will review several health-related reports, including the County Sanitarian, Public Health, WIC, and PHEP reports. It will conduct an annual review of Functional Annex D, the Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Response Protocol. The board will also consider applications for new members and discuss terms of membership. The meeting concludes with public comments before adjourning.
- Annual Review: Functional Annex D – Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Response Protocol
- County Sanitarian Report
- Public Health Report
- WIC Program Report
- Applications for Membership and terms of appointment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider standard agenda items including claim approvals, approval of meeting minutes and supporting documents, and personnel/legal matters such as resignations. In New Business they will discuss an interlocal agreement with Yellowstone County. No specific contracts or ordinances are listed.
- Claim approvals
- Approve minutes and supporting documents
- Personnel/legal resignations
- Discussion of Yellowstone County interlocal agreement
The commissioners unanimously approved claims 1145, 1146 and 1147, accepted four resignations, and ratified the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved the interlocal agreement that lets Yellowstone County detain adult inmates for Big Horn County. No other business was taken up before adjournment.
- Approved claims 1145, 1146, 1147 (unanimous)
- Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted four resignations (unanimous)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Yellowstone County for adult detention services (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
The Big Horn County LEPC will discuss the county's active shooter drill and review the Incident Command System. The committee will also adopt its bylaws and consider hazardous materials issues. Public comments are scheduled before the meeting adjourns.
- Adoption of Bylaws for BHC LEPC
- Discussion of County Active Shooter Drill
- Hazardous Materials Discussion
- Review of Incident Command System (ICS)
- Public Comments
The committee approved the meeting minutes as presented. The adoption of the Big Horn County LEPC bylaws was tabled until more members can participate. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Tabled adoption of LEPC bylaws (pending greater membership participation)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners meeting will address routine agenda items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and minutes. In New Business, the board will consider a bid opening for a courtroom remodel, a memorandum of understanding with Beartooth, a property transfer to Lodge Grass, a NEPA review for a radio tower, and a Board of Viewers matter for a 40‑mile colony. The session also includes public comments, discussion, and adjournment.
- Bid Opening for Courtroom remodel
- Beartooth memorandum of understanding (MOU)
- Transfer of property to Lodge Grass
- Radio Tower NEPA review
- Board of Viewers matter for 40‑mile colony
The commissioners unanimously approved claims, the meeting minutes, the Beartooth Resource Conservation and Development Area memorandum of understanding, a property transfer of two lots to the Town of Lodge Grass, a lease agreement for a radio tower, appointments to the Board of Viewers and the Tax Appeals Board, and a resolution to attend the county health board meeting.
- Approved claim 1143 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes and supporting documents (unanimous)
- Approved Beartooth MOU (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of two Lodge Grass lots to the town (unanimous)
- Approved radio tower lease agreement with Eocene (unanimous)
- Appointed commissioners and staff to Board of Viewers for 40 Mile Colony road petition (unanimous)
- Appointed Dan Kem, Vic Uffleman, Sue Riley, Bill Hodges, Quincy Dabney to Tax Appeals Board (unanimous)
- Approved resolution 2025‑41 to attend the Health Board meeting (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal matters, old and new business, and a public comment period. The agenda includes discussion of a MCEP Planning Grant. No specific decisions or details are provided in the agenda.
- Claim approvals
- Approve minutes and supporting documents
- Personnel/legal matters
- MCEP Planning Grant discussion
- Public comments
The commissioners unanimously approved Claims 1136. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6 and November 20, 2025 meetings. Finally, they unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-40, authorizing the submission of a Montana Coal Endowment Program infrastructure planning grant and committing $10,000 in local matching funds.
- Approved Claims 1136 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-40 authorizing MCEP grant submission and $10,000 match (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will discuss an ambulance fee public hearing and consider several contracts, including one with Tyler Tech for clerk and recorder services. They will also review agreements with Sibley and the sheriff, and address items such as Northwest Energy (PIA) and Christmas Eve hours. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.
- Ambulance Fee Public Hearing
- Tyler Tech Contract for Clerk & Recorder
- Northwest Energy (PIA)
- Sibley Agreement
- Sheriff Agreement
The board unanimously approved Claims 1134, a sheriff agreement, a Tyler Tech contract for online payments, and a Northwestern Energy PIA agreement. It also adopted Resolution 2025-37 to designate First Street in Ft. Smith as a county road and set office closure hours for Dec 18 and Dec 24, 2025. An ambulance fee public hearing was held with no fee changes reported.
- Approved Claims 1134 (unanimous)
- Approved sheriff release and agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Tyler Tech contract for online payments (unanimous)
- Approved Northwestern Energy PIA agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-37 to make First Street a county road (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-38 to close offices Dec 18, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-39 to close offices Dec 24, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, is listed as 'NO MEETING'. No specific actions or decisions are scheduled.
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will review several items at its November 6, 2025 meeting, including the Sibley Agreement, the Sheriff Agreement, and an RMAF Resolution. Earlier agenda items cover routine matters such as claim approvals, minutes approval, and personnel/legal termination. The meeting also includes public comments and a discussion period before adjournment.
- Sibley Agreement
- Sheriff Agreement
- RMAF Resolution
- Claim Approvals
- Personnel/Legal Termination
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider budget transfers, the capitalization policy, credit card policy, grant management, and the budget process. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or dollar amounts are listed. These items are presented as discussion topics rather than finalized actions.
The commissioners approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting. They approved a $15,000 budget transfer for a sheriff clothing allowance and adopted the Capitalization, Grant Management and Credit Card policies. They also approved Lexipol contracts for the Corrections and Local Government office ($15,000) and the Sheriff’s Office ($9,000 with a 20% discount). All actions passed unanimously.
- Approved October 23 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 budget transfer for sheriff clothing allowance (unanimous)
- Approved Capitalization Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Grant Management Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Credit Card Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Corrections Lexipol contract for $15,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Sheriff Office Lexipol contract for $9,000 with 20% discount (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will review personnel matters, including back pay for Ken Greybull. They will also discuss the item labeled Placer AI under new business. Standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and approval of minutes are also on the agenda.
- Consider back pay for Ken Greybull (Personnel/Legal item)
- Discuss Placer AI (New Business item)
The Board approved claims book 1‑103 and the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It also approved the contract with Placer Labs Inc. and the agreement releasing Kenneth Greybull’s back‑pay exemption, each passing unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved claims book 1‑103 (unanimous)
- Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Placer Labs Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Kenneth Greybull back‑pay exemption agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review claims, personnel matters, and new business. Key discussion items include an interlocal agreement with the City of Hardin and insurance fees for county facility use.
- Interlocal agreement with City of Hardin
- Insurance fees for use of County Facility
- Bender Engagement Letter for Appraisal
- Policy regarding weapons in County Buildings
- Personnel termination
The commissioners unanimously approved a termination recommendation, an interlocal agreement with the City of Hardin that includes $9,000 for Hardin Depot renovations, a facility use agreement, an appraisal engagement letter, and a resolution banning weapons in certain county offices. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9 meeting. A purchase requisition for bridge planks was presented but not acted on.
- Approved termination recommendation (unanimous)
- Approved interlocal agreement with City of Hardin, including $9,000 depot funding (unanimous)
- Approved facility use agreement with updated insurance requirements (unanimous)
- Approved engagement letter with Matt Bender for appraisal (unanimous)
- Approved resolution prohibiting weapons in certain county offices (unanimous)
- Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss facility use insurance fees and a cemetery office lease. The board will also consider appointments for the County Planning Board and the City-County Planning Board.
- Public hearing on insurance fee for facility use
- Cemetery Office Lease
- County Planning Board Appointment
- City-County Planning Board Appointment
The commissioners unanimously approved claims 1 101 and the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. They also approved a month‑to‑month lease for the Cemetery District to use Room 309 of the courthouse. Finally, they appointed Kelsey Roebling to the County Planning Board for three years and Bill Hodges to the City‑County Planning Board for two years.
- Approved claims 1 101 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 2, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Cemetery District month‑to‑month lease of Room 309 (unanimous)
- Appointed Kelsey Roebling to County Planning Board for three years (unanimous)
- Appointed Bill Hodges to City‑County Planning Board for two years (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The commissioners will discuss two grant proposals: one for the CBDG project and another for a women's prison. They will also review an appraisal and address any public comments. No decisions are noted beyond the grant discussions.
- Grant proposal for CBDG
- Grant proposal for women's prison
- Review of appraisal
- Public comments period
- Discussion of new business items
The commissioners approved claims 1092 and 1093, approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes, and approved a draft planning grant proposal to update the county's capital improvement plan. All three actions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved claims 1092 and 1093 (unanimous)
- Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved planning grant proposal for capital improvement plan (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a mosquito fee and a resolution of intent for an ambulance fee increase. The agenda also includes a Venture HR proposal and items regarding the City of Hardin.
- Public hearing on Mosquito Fee
- Resolution of Intent for ambulance fee increase
- Venture HR Proposal
- Extension Contract
- City of Hardin discussion
The Board unanimously approved raising the mosquito fee to $80 per parcel. It also approved several other items, including claim 1080, the September 18 minutes, the Extension Services Agreement, a $15,000 grant to the City of Hardin for geotechnical services, a resolution to increase ambulance fees, and a Vensure HR contract. The chamber's depot funding request was tabled for further review.
- Approved claim 1080 (unanimous)
- Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Extension Services Agreement (unanimous)
- Raised mosquito fees to $80 per parcel (unanimous)
- Tabled Chamber depot funding request (unanimous)
- Granted City of Hardin $15,000 for geotechnical services (unanimous)
- Approved resolution 2025-34 to increase ambulance fees (unanimous)
- Approved Vensure HR contract for investigative services (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will discuss several agenda items at its September 18, 2025 meeting. Items include possible changes to fairgrounds fees, a proposal to transfer county properties to the Town of Lodge Grass, revisions to floodplain regulations, and an extension contract. The board will also hear public comments before adjourning.
- Fairgrounds fee changes
- Transfer of county properties to the Town of Lodge Grass
- Revisions to floodplain regulations
- Extension contract
The commissioners unanimously approved Claims 1078 and the September 11 meeting minutes. They also approved Resolution 2025-31 to change fairgrounds rental insurance requirements and set a public hearing for October 9, 2025. The board adopted Resolution 2025-32 to transfer two tax‑deed properties to the Town of Lodge Grass and Resolution 2025-33 to update floodplain regulations. An extension contract was tabled until the following Thursday.
- Approved Claims 1078 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from September 11, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-31 to adjust fairgrounds insurance and set Oct 9 hearing (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-32 to transfer two properties to Town of Lodge Grass (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-33 to adopt updated floodplain regulations (unanimous)
- Tabled extension contract review until next Thursday (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Health Board
The Big Horn County Health Board will review reports from the county sanitarian, public health, WIC, and PHEP programs. The board is scheduled to discuss a resolution for bed bug control and conduct an annual review of the Pandemic Influenza Plan.
- Discussion of Health Board Resolution for Bed Bug Control
- Annual Review of the Pandemic Influenza Plan
- County Sanitarian report on private burials
The Health Board approved the 2025 Pandemic Influenza Plan with a unanimous vote. It also approved the purchase of new AEDs costing about $8,500 and moved future meetings to Fridays at the Big Horn Center. The next meeting was scheduled for December 12, 2025, and board member terms were noted.
- Approved 2025 Pandemic Influenza Plan (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new AEDs ($8,500 total)
- Approved moving meetings to Fridays at Big Horn Center (200 N Mitchell Ave)
- Set next meeting for 12/12/2025 at 10:00 am
- Approved minutes from 6/13/2025
- Noted Paula Small‑Plenty term ends 2027 and Kelsey Torske term ends 2025
- Directed Megan Spry and Jeanne to draft private burial guidance
- Assigned Kelsey Roebling to draft bed‑bug control rule
Board of County Commissioners
The commissioners will discuss a proposed mosquito control fee and a road union agreement. They will also review the county fire response on fee land and a request to lift fire restrictions. These items are listed under New Business for decision or further discussion.
- Mosquito Fee
- Road Union Agreement
- County Fire Response on Fee Land
- Lift Fire Restriction
The Board unanimously approved a resolution to increase the mosquito control district fee from $40 to $80 per parcel. It also approved claims 1075 and 1077, the September 4 minutes, a one‑year labor agreement with MFPE, and a resolution to lift fire restrictions. All actions were passed with unanimous votes.
- Approved claim 1075 (unanimous)
- Approved claim 1077 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved mosquito fee increase to $80 per parcel (unanimous)
- Approved one‑year labor agreement with MFPE (unanimous)
- Approved lift of fire restrictions (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to elect a Coordinator, Co-Coordinator, and Secretary/Treasurer. The agenda includes a discussion on hazardous materials and the approval of committee bylaws and previous minutes.
- Election of BHC LEPC Coordinator, Co-Coordinator, and Secretary/Treasurer
- Approval of LEPC Bylaws
- Hazardous Materials Discussion
- Approval of June 18, 2025 minutes
The committee approved its September 8 minutes. Members elected Sylvan Coversup as Coordinator, Jeramie Middlestead as Co‑Coordinator, and Alyssa Pitsch as Secretary/Treasurer. The agenda was updated to make Unified Command & Crisis Management a permanent item. The next meeting was set for November 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
- Approved September 8 minutes (motion by Alyssa Pitsch, second by Megan Spry)
- Elected Sylvan Coversup as LEPC Coordinator (motion passed 1:15 pm)
- Elected Jeramie Middlestead as LEPC Co‑Coordinator (motion passed 1:22 pm)
- Elected Alyssa Pitsch as LEPC Secretary/Treasurer (motion passed 1:23 pm)
- Added Unified Command & Crisis Management as a permanent agenda item (2:16 pm)
- Scheduled next LEPC meeting for November 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review claim approvals and personnel or legal matters. The agenda includes discussions on the budget and wages under new business.
- Claim approvals
- Personnel/Legal matters
- Budget discussion
- Wages discussion
The commissioners approved claims 1069 and 1070, the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting, and several resolutions unanimously. They adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, approved a 2.9% wage increase with health‑insurance cost coverage, and raised the mosquito‑district fee from $40 to $80 for districts 7HM, 7HC and 7HT.
- Approved claims 1069 and 1070 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 28, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑28 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑2g for a 2.9% wage increase and 11% health‑insurance cost coverage (unanimous)
- Approved increase of Mosquito district fee from $40 to $80 for districts 7HM, 7HC, 7HT (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2025‑2026 county budget (Resolution 2025‑ZA) – passed
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will review several items, including a Special Deputy Agreement and a City‑County Planning Board appointment. Other agenda items cover claim approvals, personnel and legal matters, and routine approvals of minutes. Public comments and a discussion period are also scheduled.
- Special Deputy Agreement
- City County Planning Board Appointment
- Monette P&I
- Personnel/Legal matters
- Claim Approvals
The commissioners approved claim 1064 and the minutes from the August 21 meeting. They waived $5,000 in penalties and interest for Monette Farms' personal property taxes. The board also approved a special deputy county attorney to prosecute elder exploitation, appointed Erin McCleary to the City‑County Planning Board, set two‑year terms for McCleary and Taylor Sidwell, and approved Lisa Fisher's workers' compensation repayment agreement.
- Approved claim 1064 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 (unanimous)
- Waived $5,000 penalties and interest for Monette Farms (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-27 appointing a special deputy county attorney (unanimous)
- Appointed Erin McCleary to the City‑County Planning Board (unanimous)
- Approved two‑year terms for Taylor Sidwell and Erin McCleary (unanimous)
- Approved Lisa Fisher's workers' compensation repayment agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 19, 2025 to conduct routine business and discuss a new electric line right‑of‑way easement. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel matters, and public comments. The only substantive item listed is the electric line easement under new business.
- Electric line right‑of‑way easement (new business discussion)
The commissioners approved claims 1056, 1057, and 1058. They accepted a reduction in force for the detention department cook position. They also approved a right‑of‑way easement for Big Horn County Electric. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved claims 1056, 1057, 1058 (unanimous)
- Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved reduction in force for detention department cook position (unanimous)
- Approved electric line right‑of‑way easement for Big Horn County Electric (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet on August 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM in Hardin, MT. The meeting’s new business includes appointments to the Library Board and the City‑County Planning Board, a right‑of‑way tax cancellation, a fire suppression agreement, and a food service contract. These items will be discussed and possibly decided at this session.
- Library Board appointment
- City‑County Planning Board appointments
- Right‑of‑Way tax cancellation
- Fire suppression agreement
- Food service contract
The commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a resolution canceling real‑property taxes on parcels used for road right‑of‑way, a fire‑suppression equipment agreement with the town of Lodge Grass, and a three‑year food‑service contract with J&D Meats for the detention center. They also appointed Bill Hodges to the Library Board and Taylor Sidwell and Commissioner Vandersloot to the City‑County Planning Board, and approved Claim 1054 and recent meeting minutes.
- Approved Resolution 2025-25 canceling real‑property taxes on right‑of‑way parcels (unanimous)
- Approved fire‑suppression equipment agreement with Lodge Grass volunteer fire department (unanimous)
- Approved three‑year food‑service contract with J&D Meats for the detention center, starting Sep 2 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Bill Hodges to the Library Board (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Taylor Sidwell to the City‑County Planning Board (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Commissioner Vandersloot to the City‑County Planning Board (unanimous)
- Approved Claim 1054 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 24 2025 and August 7 2025 meetings (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review claims, minutes, and personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions on a social media policy and several new business items.
- Social Media Policy
- EMPG Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Erin McCleary Big Horn Center Room Agreement
- Paytel Termination
- AWOS Renewal
The commissioners approved Claim 1047 and the July 31 minutes. They adopted the Public Speech and Social Media Policy, the EMPG Hazard Mitigation Plan, and an AWOS renewal. The board also approved the contract and notice to proceed for the Soap Creek bridge replacement, a lease for office space at the Big Horn Center, and the related lease agreement.
- Approved Claim 1047 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Social Media Policy resolution 2025-23 (unanimous)
- Approved contract with TCA Group for Soap Creek bridge (unanimous)
- Approved notice to proceed for Soap Creek bridge (unanimous)
- Adopted EMPG Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution 2025-24 (unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement with Erin McCleary for Big Horn Center office space (unanimous)
- Approved AWOS Renewal (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will convene to approve minutes, personnel matters, and discuss June ambulance write-offs. The meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2025.
- Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
- Personnel/Legal
- June Ambulance Write-Offs
- Old Business
- New Business
The commissioners unanimously approved Claims 1035. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. After discussion of Medicaid and Medicare write‑offs, the board approved ambulance write‑offs totaling $434,811.42.
- Approved Claims 1035 (unanimous)
- Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved ambulance write‑offs of $434,811.42 (passed)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold its July 31 meeting to conduct standard business such as call to order, roll call, old and new business, public comments, discussion, and adjournment. No specific agenda items, contracts, or ordinances are listed.
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on July 30, 2025 to consider a range of new‑business topics. Items include the airport, the Council on Aging, elections, environmental health, the fairgrounds, the library, public health and ambulance services. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Airport – discussion item
- Council on Aging – discussion item
- Elections – discussion item
- Environmental Health – discussion item
- Fairgrounds – discussion item
Board of County Commissioners
The commissioners will conduct standard business such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, approval of minutes, personnel/legal items, old and new business, public comments, discussion, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will review several items, including a Social Media Policy, the Soap Creek Contract with Notice to Proceed, a Hardin Interlocal agreement, and a contract for Hanna Schantz. These items are listed under New Business and will be discussed before the meeting adjourns. The board will also handle routine matters such as claim approvals, minutes, and personnel/legal items.
- Social Media Policy
- Soap Creek Contract and Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Hardin Interlocal agreement
- Hanna Schantz Contract
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners approved Claim 1030 and a package of contracts, a housing grant, and a resignation. They also approved the Social Media Policy table, the Hardin interlocal radio agreement, and the Special Prosecution Contract with Hanna Schantz. The Soap Creek Contract and NTP were tabled. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Claim 1030 (unanimous)
- Approved Forte Contract, Fair Contracts, Housing Resolution Grant and resignation (unanimous)
- Approved Social Media Policy table (unanimous)
- Tabled Soap Creek Contract and NTP (unanimous)
- Approved Hardin interlocal radio agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Special Prosecution Contract with Hanna Schantz (unanimous)
General
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 10, 2025 will follow its standard agenda. Commissioners will conduct call to order, roll call, claim approvals, approve minutes, discuss personnel/legal matters, review old and new business, hear public comments, and then adjourn. No specific proposals or contracts are detailed in the agenda.
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular July 3 session, handling routine items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and approval of minutes. The primary substantive item is the consideration of a TCA contract under New Business. The meeting also includes a public comments period and a discussion segment before adjournment.
- TCA Contract (New Business)
- Claim Approvals (Personnel/Legal)
- Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
The commissioners unanimously approved claims 1367 and 1368. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. Finally, they unanimously approved the TCA contract to replace the bridge on the Sawyers Loop.
- Approved claims 1367 and 1368 (unanimous)
- Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved TCA contract for Sawyers Loop bridge replacement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The board is scheduled to address a bid award for Soap Creek and a contract for Explosive Entertainment, as well as interlocal agreements for Lodge Grass and Hardin.
- Soap Creek Bid Award
- Explosive Entertainment Contract
- Lodge Grass Inter local agreement
- Hardin Inter local agreement
The board unanimously approved the Soap Creek Road improvement contract to TCA Group. It also approved a service agreement with Explosive Entertainment for the county fair rodeo. An interlocal agreement was approved for the Town of Lodge Grass to receive a mini‑excavator. Earlier items, including claim 1358 and the June 19, 2025 minutes, were approved unanimously.
- Approved claim 1358 (unanimous)
- Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved TCA Group for Soap Creek Road bid (unanimous)
- Approved service agreement with Explosive Entertainment (unanimous)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Lodge Grass for mini‑excavator (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The board is scheduled to address a contract with Explosive Entertainment and a CHS abatement.
- Explosive Entertainment Contract
- CHS Abatement
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to elect officers, approve minutes from March 4, 2025, and review the committee's bylaws. The meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the BHC Sheriff's Office conference room.
- Election of BHC LEPC officers (Coordinator, Co-Coordinator, Secretary/Treasurer)
- Approval of BHC LEPC minutes from March 4, 2025
- Review of Local Emergency Planning Committee bylaws
- Hazardous Materials Discussion
- Public Comments
The committee postponed the election of LEPC officers and the adoption of its bylaws until the September 8, 2025 meeting. Minutes from the March 4, 2025 session were approved. The next meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm, with future meetings set to occur quarterly. Bylaws will be updated before that meeting.
- Officer election postponed to Sep 8 2025 (motion by Sylvan Coversup)
- Adoption of LEPC bylaws postponed to Sep 8 2025 (motion approved)
- Minutes from 3/4/2025 approved at 1:23 pm (motion by Sylvan Coversup, seconded by Nicholas Spadt)
- Next meeting scheduled for Sep 8 2025 at 1:00 pm
- Future meetings set to occur every four months (quarterly schedule adopted)
- Bylaws to be updated before the next meeting
- Meeting adjourned at 2:39 pm by Sylvan Coversup
General
The Big Horn County Health Board will review and vote on the updated County Sanitarian Fee for Services sheet, revised in May 2025. The board will also hear presentations on tobacco prevention and the Best Beginnings Early Learning Center daycare program. Additional reports on the WIC program and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program will be presented, followed by public comments.
- Approval of updated County Sanitarian Fee for Services sheet (May 2025)
- Tobacco Prevention presentation by Jane Lamb
- Best Beginnings Early Learning Center (ELC) daycare presentation by Shelly Sutherland
- WIC Program Report
- PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) Report
The board approved the updated Fee for Services Sheet for the Environmental Health office. It also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. The board decided to move the virtual meeting platform back to Zoom and to hold meetings in the Commissioners' office for recording. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 am.
- Approved updated Fee for Services Sheet (motion by Paula Small‑Plenty, second by George Real Bird III)
- Approved minutes from the March 17, 2025 Health Board meeting
- Decided to move virtual meetings back to Zoom and request in‑person attendance
- Adjourned the meeting at 11:25 am (motion by Paula Small‑Plenty, second by George Real Bird III)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 AM to address several items. Under new business they will discuss the Yellowball contract, an insurance buy‑back proposal, and write‑offs for ambulance equipment. The meeting also includes routine items such as claim approvals, personnel matters, and public comments.
- Yellowball Contract
- Insurance Buy Back
- Ambulance Write-offs
The Board approved Claim 1334 and the June 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It also approved the Yellow Ball Contract for solar panels on the ambulance building and the appointment of Special Prosecutor Mike Gee. The Board tabled the Insurance Buy Back and approved ambulance write‑offs of $1.899 million, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved Claim 1334 (unanimous)
- Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Special Prosecutor Mike Gee (unanimous)
- Approved Yellow Ball Contract for ambulance building solar panels (unanimous)
- Tabled Insurance Buy Back until more information is available (unanimous)
- Approved ambulance write‑offs totaling $1.899 million (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9:30 AM on June 5, 2025. Commissioners will approve claims, minutes, and personnel/legal matters, and will discuss old and new business. The meeting also includes public comments, a preliminary hearing, and a discussion on volunteer firefighters.
- Approve claims
- Approve meeting minutes
- Public comments session
- Preliminary hearing
- Discussion on volunteer firefighters
The commissioners unanimously approved Claims 1337. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. A resolution (2025-21) to hold an offsite public meeting on June 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Lodge Grass Senior Center (119 Harding Ave.) was unanimously adopted.
- Approved Claims 1337 (unanimous)
- Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-21 to hold offsite meeting June 10, 2025 at 6 PM, Lodge Grass Senior Center (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The commissioners will conduct routine business including call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and approval of minutes. They will address personnel/legal termination matters and consider the Lodge Grass Transfer Station subdivision under new business. No other specific actions are detailed in the agenda.
- Lodge Grass Transfer Station subdivision
The Board approved claim 1330. It also approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes, a termination recommendation for detention administrator Victoria Olsen, and the Lodge Grass Transfer Station subdivision, each by unanimous vote.
- Approved claim 1330 (unanimous)
- Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved termination of detention administrator Victoria Olsen (unanimous)
- Approved Lodge Grass Transfer Station subdivision (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address new business including contracts and local districts. The board will discuss renaming Crow River Road to River Road and an amendment to land sale procedures.
- Renaming Crow River Road to River Road
- Land Sale Procedure Amendment
- Fairgrounds Special District
- Forte Contract
- JMS Crane Contract
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to rename Crow River Road to River Road. It also created the Big Horn County Fairgrounds Special District and adopted a new land‑sale procedure amendment. In addition, the board approved contracts for credit‑card processing (Forte), a crane service for Soap Creek, and a settlement with Wendy Shattil, as well as resolutions for the Tour de Big Horn and attendance at a weed board meeting. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved resolution to rename Crow River Road to River Road (unanimously)
- Approved creation of the Big Horn County Fairgrounds Special District (unanimously)
- Approved land‑sale procedure amendment resolution (unanimously)
- Approved Forte contract for credit‑card payments on the clerk website (unanimously)
- Approved settlement agreement with Wendy Shattil (unanimously)
- Approved Tour de Big Horn event schedule resolution (unanimously)
- Approved attendance at weed board off‑site meeting resolution (unanimously)
- Approved JMS crane contract for moving bridge beams for Soap Creek (unanimously)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct three public hearings. The board will also address a Cemetery Board appointment and approve claims.
- Public hearing on Crow River Road to River Road name change
- Public hearing on Fairgrounds Special District
- Public hearing on Land Sale Proceedure
- Cemetery Board appointment
The commissioners unanimously approved Claims 1 310 and 131 1. They also unanimously approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Karla Roods to the Cemetery Board. The board closed the public hearings for the Fairgrounds Special District and the Land Sale Procedure. The Crow River Road name‑change hearing remains open pending a future resolution.
- Approved Claims 1 310 and 131 1 (unanimous)
- Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Karla Roods to Cemetery Board (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for Fairgrounds Special District
- Closed public hearing for Land Sale Procedure
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
No meeting was held on May 8, 2025. The agenda was procedural and listed a rescheduled Cemetery Board Appointment.
- Cemetery Board Appointment (RESCHEDULED)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the Ambulance SCA and the Civic Clerk Audio Eye Contract. The meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 9:30 AM.
- Ambulance SCA discussion
- Civic Clerk Audio Eye Contract discussion
The commissioners approved claims 1923 and the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. They also voted unanimously to discontinue the SCA payment for the ambulance. Additionally, they approved an amendment to the CivicPlus master services agreement to add Audio Eye to the county website.
- Approved claims 1923 (unanimous)
- Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Discontinued SCA payment for ambulance (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to CivicPlus master services agreement for Audio Eye (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The agenda includes personnel matters and the transfer of a restitution account.
- Personnel termination
- Engagement letter for Tara LaDay
- Transfer of Restitution Account
- Health Premium discussion
The commissioners unanimously approved covering the entire cost of employee health insurance and established a Health and Safety committee to seek premium reductions. They also approved claims 1280, 1281 and 1283, accepted the resignation of Detention Officer Tanner Comwall, and terminated another detention officer. The board approved the engagement letter for Tara LaDay on the Summit Gas Resources bankruptcy and voted to close the restitution account, moving the funds to the victim‑witness program.
- Approved covering full health insurance cost and created Health & Safety committee (unanimous)
- Approved claims 1280, 1281, and 1283 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes with changes (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Detention Officer Tanner Comwall (unanimous)
- Approved termination of a detention officer (unanimous)
- Approved engagement letter for Tara LaDay on Summit Gas Resources case (unanimous)
- Approved closing restitution account and transferring funds to victim‑witness program (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The agenda includes discussions on tax deed sale dates and properties, the Fairgrounds Special District, and renaming several roads.
- Tax Deed Sale Date and Properties
- Fairgrounds Special District
- Proposed name change of Crow River Road to River Road
- Proposed name change of Hawks Loop to Little Owl Loop
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will consider several items at its April 10, 2025 meeting. Items include a bid opening for the county fair Indian Relay, a city piggyback project on Central Suare, termination of the interlocal agreement with Gallatin County for adult detention services, a tax deed matter for the city, and the appointment of a member to the Panning Board. The board will also handle routine business such as claim approvals, minutes, and personnel matters.
- Bid Opening - Big Horn County Fair Indian Relay
- Central Suare - City piggyback
- Terminate Interlocal Agreement Gallatin County Contract for Adult Detention Services
- Tax Deed City
- Panning Board Appointment
The commissioners approved Claims 1276, the April 3 meeting minutes, and the Central Square contract with the City of Hardin. They also terminated the Gallatin County adult detention services agreement, approved a list of properties for the October 22, 2025 tax deed sale, and appointed Roy Neal to the County Planning Board for a three‑year term. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Claims 1276 (unanimous)
- Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Central Square contract with City of Hardin (unanimous)
- Terminated interlocal Gallatin County adult detention services contract (unanimous)
- Approved list of properties for Oct 22, 2025 tax deed sale (unanimous)
- Appointed Roy Neal to County Planning Board for three‑year term (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to handle routine administrative approvals and personnel matters. The agenda includes a specific item regarding the Fair Budget Superintendent, Daina Green.
- Fair Budget Superintendent (Daina Green)
The commissioners approved Claim 1268 and the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. They also approved adding a 12th position for the Detention Department and approved a fair budget service agreement with Daina Green for $10,000. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Claim 1268 (unanimous)
- Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved creation of 12th detention position (unanimous)
- Approved fair budget service agreement with Daina Green for $10,000 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on the Airport Hangar Memorandum of Agreement and the Entertainment Fair Contract. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, approval of minutes, personnel/legal matters, old business, public comments, and adjournment.
- Airport Hangar MOA
- Entertainment Fair Contract
- Claim Approvals
- Personnel/Legal matters
- Public Comments
The commissioners approved Claims 1261 and 1260, the March 20 meeting minutes, a memorandum of agreement for an airport hangar with the conservation district, and an entertainment services agreement for the county fair. All motions were seconded by Commissioner Big Hair and passed unanimously.
- Approved Claim 1261 (unanimous)
- Approved Claim 1260 (unanimous)
- Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Airport Hangar MOA with Conservation District (unanimous)
- Approved Entertainment services agreement with Landa Uffelman for county fair (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will meet on March 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM. The agenda includes claim approvals, approval of minutes and supporting documents, a personnel/legal termination item, and discussions of old and new business. Public comments and a discussion period are also scheduled before adjournment.
- Claim approvals
- Approve minutes and supporting documents
- Personnel/Legal termination
- Old business discussion
- New business discussion
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the termination recommendation received from Sheriff Middlestead.
- Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved termination recommendation from Sheriff Middlestead (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Health Board
The board will receive a report from the County Sanitarian on the renewal of the On the Hook license. Additional reports will be presented on public health, the WIC program, and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) plan, including several emergency operation annexes. The meeting will also include public comments and a discussion before adjourning.
- County Sanitarian Report – On the Hook license renewal
- Public Health Report
- WIC Program Report
- PHEP Report – Functional Annex E: Transporting Specimens Plan
- PHEP Report – Hazard Specific Annex A: Food‑Borne/Water‑Borne Outbreak Illness
Board of County Commissioners
The agenda for the March 13, 2025, meeting indicates that there is no meeting. The document contains only procedural boilerplate items.
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes and address personnel/legal matters. They will discuss old and new business items, including a bid opening, MACo Health Care, the Trico Flats Subdivision, a housing update, a planning board appointment, and the library levy ballot language. Public comments and discussion will follow before adjournment.
- Bid Opening
- MACo Health Care
- Trico Flats Subdivision
- Housing Update
- Library Levy Ballot Language
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hear reports from agencies such as BNSF, CHS, the National Weather Service and local health, fire and emergency services. It will consider the 2024 BHC Threat & GAP Assessments (THIRA) as old business. New business includes a review of the Big Horn County Public Health Emergency Operations Plan functional annex on transporting specimens. The meeting will also allow public comments before adjournment.
- Review of BHCPH Emergency Operations Plan Functional Annex E: Transporting Specimens Plan (new business)
- Discussion of 2024 BHC Threat & GAP Assessments (THIRA) (old business)
- Reports from BNSF, CHS, National Weather Service, Crises Intervention, Big Horn Hospital Association, IHS - Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital, BIA, Big Horn County Fire/Road and Bridge, Volunteer Fire Departments, EMS, Victim Services, Public Health, Environmental Health, DES/Emergency Management/Public Safety
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 27, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and approval of minutes. Under old business the board will discuss a Mosquito Contract. Under new business the board will set a date for a tax deed sale.
- Mosquito Contract discussion (old business)
- Set date for tax deed sale (new business)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The agenda includes discussions on a CHS abatement and FEMA APA Mitigation.
- CHS Abatement
- FEMA APA Mitigation
- Coal Board attendance
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will convene to approve minutes, personnel matters, and old business. The agenda includes a discussion on a mosquito control contract.
- Claim Approvals
- Approve Minutes and Supporting Documents
- Personnel/Legal
- Old Business
- Mosquito Contract
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will discuss a tax abatement proposal, a request to transfer funds within the roads budget, and a resolution concerning MACo. They will also review the PIP health insurance plan under personnel matters. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as claim approvals and public comments.
- Tax abatement proposal
- Roads budget transfer request
- MACo resolution
- PIP health insurance plan review
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will conduct a standard meeting covering call to order, roll call, claim approvals, and approval of minutes. They will review personnel and legal matters, discuss old and new business, and consider the One Health MOA. Public comments and a discussion period are also scheduled before adjournment.
- Claim Approvals
- Personnel/Legal
- One Health MOA
- Old Business
- New Business
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review two coal board applications: one for the library and one for the hospital. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, claim approvals, minutes approval, personnel/legal matters, old business, public comments, and discussion.
- Review Library Coal Board application
- Review Hospital Coal Board application
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a grant administration proposal for SS4A and a procurement agreement for the Sawyer Loop Bridge. The board will also review claims and personnel or legal matters.
- Grant Administration Proposal (SS4A)
- Sawyer Loop Bridge Procurement Agreement
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims and minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss a Farm-to-Market Agreement under new business.
- Farm-to-Market Agreement