Billings County public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Billings County Commission
The Billings County Commission will nominate a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2026 and approve end-of-year expenditures and required budget amendments. The meeting is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
- Nomination of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2026
- Approval of End of Year Expenditures
- Required Budget Amendments and Transfers
- Discussion on Road & Bridge direction on private drives
- Hiring Committee report on States Attorney Position
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board unanimously approved the November 2025 minutes. It adopted a $237,033 amendment to the current fiscal year budget. The board also approved the financial statement and bill payments, set the regular 2026 meeting schedule, and scheduled the 2026 board election meeting.
- Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Amended FY 2025 budget by adding $237,033 (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
- Set 2026 board meetings for the third Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM (unanimous)
- Scheduled board election meeting for March 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Billings County Commission
The Commission will review the Eide Bailly 2023 audit report and discuss the State's Attorney position hiring. The body will also address zoning permits, road engineering reports, and election precinct designations for 2026.
- 2023 Audit Report presented by Jared Mack of Eide Bailly
- Project SC-0400(021) award to Asphalt Surface Tech per NDDOT
- Joint Powers Agreement for Elections with the City of Medora
- Glade School lease increase
- RRNHSZ Board Member appointment of Emily Vesey
The Billings County Commission unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes and agenda, a series of resolutions including an Asphalt Surface Tech project, a $12,000 Glade School lease, and 2026 beer and liquor licenses. The commission also approved a communications tower CUP, abatements for five parcels, and one ARW and one pipeline permit. In the special meeting, the board contracted Jared Gietzen and Olivia Krebs for State’s Attorney services at $12,000 per month and confirmed leadership appointments for 2026.
- Approved amended Nov 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Asphalt Surface Tech resolution (unanimous)
- Approved increased Glade School Lease Agreement $12,000 (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Beer & Liquor Licenses for Bully Pulpit and Tjaden Terrace (unanimous)
- Approved Application 2025‑30 Allo Towers communications tower CUP (unanimous)
- Approved one ARW permit and one pipeline permit (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Jared Gietzen & Olivia Krebs for State’s Attorney services $12,000/month (unanimous)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will recommend approval or denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Curt Walter’s Allo Towers project, a 305‑foot guyed wire communications tower on a 40‑acre industrial‑zoned parcel at 1488 Hwy 85 SW. The board will also review other zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary. Additional discussion will focus on proposed amendments to the county zoning ordinance concerning housing and energy topics such as data centers, battery storage, and energy conversion facilities. Standing items include TRMF project updates and addressing any pending zoning violations.
- Conditional Use Permit for Allo Towers: 305‑ft communications tower, 40‑acre site at 1488 Hwy 85 SW, industrial zone, owned by Patrick Marx.
- Review of zoning applications submitted for projects within the Medora Area Plan boundary.
- Discussion of proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance on housing‑related topics.
- Discussion of proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance on energy‑related topics (data centers, battery storage, energy conversion).
- TRMF project updates and consideration of potential zoning violations.
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board approved the October 2025 minutes as read, with all members in favor. A motion to approve the financial statement and pay bills was also unanimously approved. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Billings County Commission
The Billings County Commission will discuss the State Attorney position for 2026. It will consider zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits and appoint a zoning board member. The commission will also receive road superintendent and engineering reports and handle revenue and expenditure vouchers.
- Discussion regarding State Attorney position for 2026
- Zoning, ARW, and pipeline permits; appointment of zoning board member
- Road superintendent and engineering reports
- Public comment period and commissioner‑appointed board reports
- Revenue vouchers, expenditure vouchers, miscellaneous correspondence, Christmas holiday request
The commission approved a $64,000 hoist lift purchase, authorized six new trucks and a $193,367 Gooseneck equipment purchase, and adopted mobile‑home tax abatements and a holiday schedule. It also appointed a hiring committee for the State’s Attorney position and set license fees.
- Approved purchase of 30,000‑lb hoist lift from Benco for $64,000 (2‑1 vote)
- Approved three mobile‑home property‑tax abatements for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of six trucks (three Kenworth T880 and three Western Star 47X) via Sourcewell (unanimous)
- Approved not to send trade‑ins for Kenworth purchases (unanimous)
- Approved Gooseneck quote for 2025 John Deere 6R 155 at $193,367.20 with trade‑in (unanimous)
- Approved Tim & Mary Armbrust gravel lease (unanimous)
- Appointed Juliana Hammerstrom, Dean Wyckoff, and Dean Rodne to State’s Attorney hiring committee (unanimous)
- Set Christmas Eve half‑day holiday and license fees (Beer $300, Liquor $500, Fireworks $25) (unanimous)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on Oct 16, 2025 to recommend approval or denial of a conditional use permit for a 6‑bedroom short‑term rental on an 18.7‑acre parcel at 13603 38th St SW, which is zoned commercial. The board will also discuss recommendations to amend the county zoning ordinance on housing‑related topics. Additional agenda items include TRMF project updates, review of zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary, and consideration of potential zoning violations.
- Conditional Use Permit application for a 6‑bedroom short‑term rental on 18.7 acres at 13603 38th St SW (SE1/4 8-139-100), commercial zone
- Discussion of proposed amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance on housing matters
- TRMF Project updates
- Review of zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary before final approval
- Consideration of potential and pending zoning violations and recommended actions
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board approved the September 2025 minutes, adding Garett Kessel as an attendee. They authorized the purchase of new gear for member Evan and additional wildland fire jackets. The board also approved covering about $1,600 in meals and lodging for a Hall of Fame ceremony, increased credit‑card limits for Kyle Shockley to $5,000 and Cody Armbrust to $2,000, and ratified the financial statement and bill payments. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved September 2025 minutes (addition of Garett Kessel) – unanimous
- Approved purchase of new gear for Evan and additional wildland fire jackets – unanimous
- Approved reimbursement of approximately $1,600 meals and lodging from Donation Account – unanimous
- Approved increase of Kyle Shockley’s credit‑card limit to $5,000 – unanimous
- Approved increase of Cody Armbrust’s credit‑card limit to $2,000 – unanimous
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
Billings County Commission
The Billings County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss road designations and coordination with Golden Valley County. The body will also review correspondence regarding 2026 costs for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation.
- Golden Valley County request to NDDOT to remove Knutson Creek Road/West River Road North (CMC 1717) from road report
- Discussion of Knutson Creek Road/West River Road North (CMC 0401)
- City of Medora letter to Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation regarding 2026 costs
- Proposed Buffalo Gap Road in Golden Valley County
- Appointment of Billings County representatives to meet with Forest Service and Golden Valley County
Billings County Commission
The Billings County Commission will hold a 2026 budget hearing and discuss future road projects, including Knutson Creek Road and West River Road. The meeting also includes a tour of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
- 2026 Billings County Budget Hearing
- Discussion of Knutson Creek Road and West River Road
- Capitol Improvement Fund to Land Utilization Fund budget transfer
- USFS Updates from Misty Hayes
- Zoning/ARW/Pipeline permits discussion
The commission approved a $12,000,000 transfer from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Land Utilization Fund. It also approved the 2026 Final Budget and removed $500,000 for the airport from that budget. Additional actions included equipment purchases, a rezoning, and agreements related to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Chateau Road.
- Approved Schurke scoria lease (unanimous)
- Approved John Deere 644P Loader purchase for $261,000 (unanimous)
- Approved John Deere 724P Loader purchase for $226,300 (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 10.99‑acre tract to Residential (unanimous)
- Approved $12,000,000 transfer from Capital Improvement Fund to Land Utilization Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Maintenance and Indemnity Agreement for Chateau Road (unanimous)
- Approved removal of $500,000 airport allocation from 2026 budget (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Final Budget (unanimous)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The board will review an application from the Louisette Zeller, Kathleen Safratowich Living Trust to create a minor subdivision in the SE1/4 of section 34‑141‑99, including a request to rezone a 10.99‑acre rural residential tract from Agriculture to Residential. It will also consider any other zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary before final approval by the zoning director. The meeting includes discussion of proposed amendments to the county zoning ordinance on housing topics, updates on the TRMF project, and a review of potential zoning violations. A vacancy for an at‑large board member will be announced, with appointments to be made on October 7, 2025.
- Application for a minor subdivision in SE1/4 34‑141‑99, including rezoning 10.99 acre tract from Agriculture to Residential
- Review of any zoning applications within the Medora Area Plan boundary before final approval
- Discussion of proposed amendments to the Billings County Zoning Ordinance on housing topics
- TRMF project updates
- Consideration of potential and pending zoning violations and recommended actions
The Planning & Zoning Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 21 meeting. It approved application 2025‑25, rezoning the 10.99‑acre parcel from Agriculture to Residential. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved application 2025‑25 and rezoned 10.99‑acre tract to residential (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board approved the corrected August 2025 minutes. It also approved sending the existing Medora Tender to Fryburg Station after the new tender is in service. Finally, the board approved the financial statement and authorized payment of outstanding bills. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved August 2025 minutes (all present members in favor)
- Approved sending existing Medora Tender to Fryburg Station (all present members in favor)
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills (all present members in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all present members in favor)
Billings County Commission
The board approved retaining Patrick Rummel as a temporary special deputy at $50 per hour, with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library reimbursing $25 per hour. It also approved several permits, a fence installation, EMS legal counsel meeting, random drug testing for EMS staff, and appointed Fire Chief Kyle Shockley as a delegate to the ND Association of Counties conference. A motion to hire outside counsel for road easement negotiations failed for lack of a second. The proclamation recognizing Ukraine’s Independence Day was adopted.
- Approved hiring of temporary special deputy (Patrick Rummel) with cost‑sharing (unanimous)
- Approved ARW 2025‑6 (Roughrider Electric) and ARW 2025‑7 (Florian Kuntz) permits with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 2025‑23 for short‑term rental (unanimous)
- Approved chain‑link fence around propane tanks and bill City of Medora for half (unanimous)
- Approved meeting with EMS legal counsel on non‑payment issues (unanimous)
- Approved random drug testing for essential EMS personnel (unanimous)
- Appointed Fire Chief Kyle Shockley as delegate to ND Association of Counties conference (unanimous)
- Motion to hire outside counsel for road easement negotiations failed (no second)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will review two applications for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting includes a proposal for stage structures in Medora and a conditional use permit for a rental property.
- Application 2025-22: Rebuild enclosed stage structures at Burning Hills Amphitheater (3422 Chateau Rd)
- Application 2025-23: Conditional Use Permit for a 2-bedroom short-term rental at 14981 Dutchmans Rd
- TRMF Project Updates
- Review of potential and pending zoning violations
The board approved the Burning Hills Amphitheater stage reconstruction application with conditions. It also approved a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental on 14981 Dutchmans Rd SW with health and safety conditions. The board recognized Connie Kasian’s resignation from the zoning board. A cabin under construction without a permit will be investigated.
- Approved Burning Hills Amphitheater stage rebuild (all aye)
- Approved short‑term rental conditional use permit on 14981 Dutchmans Rd SW (all aye)
- Approved meeting agenda with two new‑business items (all aye)
- Approved minutes for June 26, 2025 (all aye)
- Recognized resignation of zoning board member Connie Kasian (acknowledged)
- Noted investigation of unpermitted cabin construction (to be investigated)
- Adjourned meeting at 2:04 PM (all aye)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board voted to renew the supplemental insurance plan with Provident for one year, pending answers to questions about volunteer coverage and claim handling. The corrected August 2025 minutes were approved. The financial statement was approved and bills will be paid. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Renew supplemental insurance plan with Provident for one year (contingent on answers) – approved, all present members in favor
- Approve corrected August 2025 minutes – approved, all present members in favor
- Approve financial statement and pay bills – approved, all present members in favor
- Adjourn meeting – approved, all present members in favor
Billings County Commission
The commission approved $2,000,000 from Bank Head Jones funds for the Billings County School District and adopted the 2026 preliminary budget. It also approved a $42,000 emergency‑fund payment to the Rural Fire Protection District for a grass unit, a $462,675 Fisher Sand & Gravel contract, a Clyde gravel lease, and a $115,523 Freightliner purchase plus a $96,923 crane and installation. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.
- Approved $2,000,000 Bank Head Jones funding to Billings County School District (all aye)
- Approved 2026 Preliminary Budget (all aye)
- Approved $42,000 Emergency Fund payment to Rural Fire Protection District for grass unit (all aye)
- Approved Fisher Sand & Gravel bid of $462,675 contingent on KLJ review (all aye)
- Approved Clyde gravel lease agreement (all aye)
- Approved purchase of 2026 Freightliner for $115,523 and crane/installation for $96,923 (all aye)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board approved the corrected June 2025 minutes and the updated pledge report from 1st State Bank. It scheduled the BCRFPD budget hearing for September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM and approved the financial statement, authorizing payment of outstanding bills. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved June 2025 minutes (with spelling corrections) – unanimous
- Approved updated Pledge Report from 1st State Bank – unanimous
- Scheduled BCRFPD Budget Hearing for Sep 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM – unanimous
- Approved financial statement and authorized payment of bills – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
Billings County Commission
The commission unanimously approved several items, including the minutes from June meetings, an agenda addition for the NDPERS Public Safety participation agreement, and the expansion of the NDPERS Public Safety Defined Benefit Retirement Plan to all eligible dispatch and EMS employees effective August 1, 2025. It also approved the 2026 Southwest District Health Unit mill levy, upheld a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental, adopted a new public‑comment policy (Resolution 2025‑17), and authorized an emergency access road for the U.S. Forest Service. The request for BankHead Jones funding for a school expansion was tabled for further review. All votes were recorded as “All voted aye.”
- Approved June 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes and June 17, 2025 special meeting minutes (All voted aye)
- Approved agenda addition for NDPERS Public Safety participation agreement (All voted aye)
- Approved expansion of NDPERS Public Safety Defined Benefit Retirement Plan to all eligible dispatch and EMS employees, effective Aug 1, 2025 (All voted aye)
- Approved 2026 Southwest District Health Unit mill levy request (All voted aye)
- Uphold zoning board decision to approve Conditional Use Permit (application 2025-18) for a 2‑bedroom short‑term rental with conditions (All voted aye)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑17 establishing public comment policy per SB 2180 (All voted aye)
- Approved resolution authorizing USFS emergency access road west of the TRPL to West River Road (All voted aye)
- Tabled Billings County School District request for BankHead Jones funding for roads, bridges and schools (no vote)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board approved its agenda and the May 29, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved application 2025‑18, granting a conditional use permit for a two‑bedroom short‑term rental on 3516 East River Rd with health, safety and septic‑system monitoring conditions. The board also approved, administratively, a permit for a golf‑cart storage shed at Bully Pulpit Golf Course. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for May 29, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for short‑term rental at 3516 East River Rd, with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved administrative permit for golf‑cart storage shed at Bully Pulpit Golf Course (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board approved the May 2025 minutes and adopted the 2026 preliminary fire department budget. It authorized the purchase of a 2011 International rescue truck for $150,000, an air‑cascade system for $21,000, and the conversion of an existing chassis into a 450‑500‑gallon wildland unit for $40,000. Earlier approvals included buying a demo Hurst tool set for $28,777 and a used 2" ram tool for $8,600. The board also approved the financial statement and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of demo Hurst tool set for $28,777 from Donation Account (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of used 2" ram tool for $8,600 from Donation Account (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2011 International rescue truck for $150,000 using Now Account (unanimous)
- Approved addition of air cascade system for $21,000 from Donation Account (unanimous)
- Approved repurposing of 9099 chassis into wildland/grass unit for $40,000 from Now Account (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 preliminary fire department budget as presented (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
Billings County Commission
The commission approved a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employee salaries in 2026. It also authorized a $2,500 reward for arrests and convictions related to vandalism. Several zoning and development items were approved, including short‑term rental permits and a Medora Foundation hotel project. Seasonal EMT hires and an e‑bike purchase with grant funds were also approved.
- Approved $2,500 reward for vandalism arrests and convictions (All voted aye)
- Approved 2.5% COLA salary increase for 2026 (All voted aye)
- Approved Conditional Use Permits 2025‑13, 2025‑14, 2025‑16 for short‑term rentals with conditions (All voted aye)
- Approved Medora Foundation cabin (2025‑1A) and hotel (2025‑1B) applications with conditions (All voted aye)
- Approved amendment to Billings County signage ordinance, Article VI Section 6.12 (All voted aye)
- Approved two seasonal EMT employees for the 2025 season (All voted aye)
- Approved purchase of an e‑bike using a $10,000 grant (All voted aye)
- Approved the Maus scoria lease agreement (All voted aye)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board approved several conditional use permits for short‑term rentals, a cabin construction project, and a major subdivision and hotel development, each with specific conditions. The board also adopted amendments to the county signage ordinance, delegating sign regulation within the Medora extraterritorial zone to the City of Medora Zoning Code. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved agenda (all aye)
- Approved April 17 minutes (all aye)
- Approved short‑term rental permit 2025‑13 with conditions (all aye)
- Approved short‑term rental permit 2025‑14 with conditions (all aye)
- Approved short‑term rental permit 2025‑16 with conditions (all aye)
- Approved cabin construction application 2025‑8 (all aye)
- Approved subdivision plat 2025‑1A with conditions (all aye)
- Approved hotel development 2025‑1B with added condition #6 (all aye)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board voted to purchase a larger ice machine for Fryburg Station, using district funds for the additional cost. It also approved the April 2025 minutes and the financial statement with payment of bills. The proposed purchase of new hydraulic tools was tabled pending cost and warranty information.
- Approved purchase of larger ice machine for Fryburg Station (unanimous)
- Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
- Tabled purchase of demo hydraulic tools pending cost and warranty details
Billings County Commission
The commission removed the total burn ban and adopted Burn Restriction Resolution 2025‑16, declaring a fire emergency. Commissioners authorized Steven Klym to negotiate a land purchase, approved two ARW construction projects, and upheld two zoning applications with conditions. They also approved multiple payment claims, revenue vouchers and April payroll.
- Removed Total Burn Ban (Rodne and Haag aye, Klym nay)
- Approved Burn Restriction Resolution 2025‑16 (all aye)
- Authorized Steven Klym to negotiate property purchase (all aye)
- Approved ARW 2025‑4 construction of new approach on 11th St SW (Rodne and Klym aye, Haag abstained)
- Approved ARW 2025‑5 construction of cattle guard on KG Rd (all aye)
- Upheld zoning board decision to approve short‑term rental application 2025‑9 with conditions (Rodne and Haag aye, Klym abstained)
- Upheld zoning board decision and approved storage shed application 2025‑10 with conditions (all aye)
- Signed three notices of termination and release for Short family easements (all aye)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board approved the March 20 minutes and the meeting agenda. It tabled the Medora Foundation cabin application and approved a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental with two conditions. The board also approved a storage‑shed application, amended the Boots campground zoning to Recreational, and required dark‑sky lighting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:46 PM.
- Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (all aye)
- Approved agenda with addition of Cushing Terrell (all aye)
- Tabled application 2025‑8 for three cabins at Medora Campground (all aye)
- Approved application 2025‑9 short‑term rental permit with two conditions (all aye)
- Approved application 2025‑10 storage shed and amended Boots campground zoning to Recreational, required dark‑sky lighting, and city approval (all aye)
- Adjourned meeting at 2:46 PM (all aye)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board approved a $2,500 allocation from the operating budget to purchase a new ice‑making machine for Fryburg station. It also approved a $1,200 purchase of a plaque honoring Scott Hutzenbiler, a $50 contribution to the North Dakota Firefighters Museum, and the quarterly pledge report from 1st State Bank. The financial statement was approved and all items passed unanimously.
- Approved corrected March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $50 contribution to ND Firefighters Museum (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 purchase of plaque for Scott Hutzenbiler (unanimous)
- Approved $2,500 from operating budget for new Fryburg ice machine (unanimous)
- Approved quarterly pledge report from 1st State Bank (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
- Approved $50 museum contribution again for the year (unanimous)
- Approved upcoming training schedule announcements (informational, no vote needed)
Billings County Commission
The board approved a settlement agreement with the Short family (2 aye, 1 nay, motion carries). It also approved a Chateau Road easement, multiple zoning applications, ARW permits, a gravel and scoria price sheet, community blessing boxes, and changed the May meeting date to May 1. Several items such as the road‑closure easement and retirement discussion were tabled.
- Approved Settlement Agreement with Short family (2‑1)
- Approved Chateau Road easement from TRMF to county (unanimous)
- Approved zoning applications 2025‑2, 2025‑3, 2025‑4, 2025‑5 (unanimous)
- Approved ARW 2025‑2 and ARW 2025‑3 (unanimous)
- Approved gravel and scoria price sheet (unanimous)
- Approved placement of two community blessing boxes (unanimous)
- Changed May meeting date to May 1, 2025 (unanimous)
Billings County Commission
The board approved the settlement agreement with the Short family, a Chateau Road easement, and several zoning applications. It also adopted new gravel and scoria pricing, authorized community blessing boxes, and moved the May meeting to May 1. Discussions on a private road easement and retirement policy were tabled for later.
- Approved Settlement Agreement with Short family (Rodne and Haag aye; Klym nay)
- Approved Chateau Road easement from TRMF to Billings County (unanimous aye)
- Approved gravel and scoria price schedule ($4/yd gravel, $3/yd scoria) (unanimous aye)
- Approved community blessing boxes at Glade School and Medora Museum (unanimous aye)
- Approved Zoning Application 2025-2 (event barn) with conditions (unanimous aye)
- Approved Zoning Application 2025-3 (10‑unit motel) with conditions (unanimous aye)
- Changed May meeting date to May 1 (unanimous aye)
- Tabled discussion on private road easement for Myers family and retirement policy
Billings County Commission
The commission approved a settlement agreement with the Short family (2‑1). It also approved a Chateau Road easement and several zoning applications for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, all unanimously. Gravel and scoria pricing for county road work was adopted, and the May meeting was moved to May 1. All actions were recorded as approved by the board.
- Approved Short family settlement agreement (2-1)
- Approved Chateau Road easement (unanimous)
- Approved zoning application 2025-2 for event barn (unanimous)
- Approved zoning application 2025-3 for 10‑unit motel (unanimous)
- Approved zoning application 2025-4 for lodging cabin (unanimous)
- Approved zoning application 2025-5 for temporary staging area (unanimous)
- Approved gravel and scoria price schedule (unanimous)
- Changed May meeting date to May 1 (unanimous)
Billings County Planning & Zoning Board
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes and agenda for the March 20 meeting. It then approved four development applications—an event barn, a 10‑unit motel, a lodging cabin, and a temporary construction staging permit—each with specific conditions. The board also amended one condition of the temporary permit to include the contractor. The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 PM.
- Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (all aye)
- Approved meeting agenda (all aye)
- Approved application 2025-2 event barn with conditions (all aye)
- Approved application 2025-3 10‑unit motel with conditions (all aye)
- Approved application 2025-4 lodging cabin with conditions (all aye)
- Approved application 2025-5 temporary use permit for RES with conditions (all aye)
- Amended condition 3 of application 2025-5 to include RES (all aye)
- Adjourned meeting (all aye)
Rural Fire District Board Meetings
The board approved the corrected February minutes and then held officer elections, naming Jon Klym as President, Brian Buckman as Vice President, and reappointing Corey Simnioniw as Secretary. A motion changed the board signer list to include Jon Klym, Brian Buckman, Corey Simnioniw and Kasey Malkowski. The financial statement was approved and bills authorized for payment, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved corrected February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Jon Klym as Board President (unanimous)
- Elected Brian Buckman as Vice President (unanimous)
- Reappointed Corey Simnioniw as Secretary (unanimous)
- Updated board signer list to Jon Klym, Brian Buckman, Corey Simnioniw, Kasey Malkowski (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement and payment of bills (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)