Cascade County, Montana

Cascade County Commission

Cascade County Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda lists no items for discussion or decision.

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board meeting agenda lists only item 4 as 'None,' indicating no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

• Item 4 listed as 'None' — no other items on agenda

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is scheduled to meet on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes consideration of Resolution 26-29 (Policy 90.7 CCOM BLF) and over a dozen contracts covering fire protection, construction, senior services, and entertainment. Several agenda action requests are also listed, including a GFDA presentation and items on Horizon Meadows and Sunland Minor.

• Resolution 26-29 Policy 90.7 CCOM BLF
• Contract 26-77 Senior Medicare
• Contract 26-83 MDT Construction
• Contract 26-85 DNRC Fire Protection
• Contract 26-86 FFY25 Fire EMPG

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for aging services, bulletproof vests, and grants. They will also discuss updates from the Great Falls Development Authority, approve a contract for grease interceptor removal at the Sheriff's Office, and consider final plat approval for Horizon Meadows Minor and preliminary subdivision plat for Sunland Minor. Additionally, a contract to digitize legacy maps for $74,980 is on the agenda.

• Contract 26-78: Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant for 10 vests, total $15,938 (50% reimbursable)
• Contract 26-86: Acceptance of FFY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant, total $113,840, county match $56,920
• Contract 26-84: Copper Creek LLC removal and installation of grease interceptor at Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, $122,222
• Final Plat Approval of Horizon Meadows Minor (Section 19, T20N R04E, Parcel #2639500)
• Contract 26-73: Docutopia digitization of legacy large format maps and drawings, $74,980

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review administrative, program, and financial reports. The session includes a program highlight on Breast & Cervical health and a HAN determination.

• Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly Financial Report from CFO Trista Besich
• Program Highlight on Breast & Cervical health
• HAN Determination

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting will vote on Resolution 26‑27 for a Heart Grant and Resolution 26‑28 for Aging Services. Commissioners will also review and potentially approve six contracts covering compliance monitoring, imaging services, and various county functions. All items are listed in the meeting documents.

• Resolution 26‑27 – Heart Grant
• Resolution 26‑28 – Aging Services
• Contract 26‑68 – KC Commission
• Contract 26‑69 – KC Accounting
• Contract 26‑70 – KC Planning

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review the special use permit application (007‑2026) submitted by Healing The Circle Lodge LLC and the accompanying appeal documents. The meeting will focus on whether to approve, modify, or deny the permit request. No other agenda items are listed.

• Special use permit application 007‑2026 for Healing The Circle Lodge LLC
• Appeal packet and comment documents related to the permit

The Commission heard an appeal of the Zoning Board’s denial of Special Use Permit Application #007-2026 submitted by Healing the Circle Lodge, LLC (Elk Ridge Recovery, LLC) to operate a community residential facility at 2601 Jasper Road, Great Falls. After discussion, Commissioner Hinebauch moved to remand the application back to the Zoning Board of Adjustments to address water source, fire‑sprinkler timeline, emergency access, water‑truck access, and twelve public‑comment conditions. The motion carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Remanded Special Use Permit Application #007-2026 to Zoning Board of Adjustments (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will convene to review financial reports, approve contracts, and consider resolutions for grants and board appointments. The agenda includes items for the Gore Hill Board, the OldCC AP Grant, and tentative funding for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Gore Hill Board appointment
• OldCC AP Grant resolution
• Water Operating Fund resolution
• USDA-FS contract
• Tentative IOB FY27 resolution

The commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, removing four copier contracts. It cancelled $49,060.44 in tax deficiencies, adopted a tentative interim operating budget of $83,979,458 for FY2027, and approved a fiscal audit contract with Bakertilly. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda, removing contracts 26-68, 26-69, 26-70, 26-71 (2-0)
• Cancelled tax deficiencies totaling $49,060.44 (2-0)
• Adopted tentative interim operating budget for FY2027, $83,979,458 (2-0)
• Approved Contract 26-72 for Bakertilly fiscal audit services (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-24 for $13,750 increase to OLDCC fund (NR)
• Approved Resolution 26-26 for $20,000 increase to Water Operating Fund (NR)
• Approved MOU with Montana Stockgrowers Association for predator control, $26,844 (NR)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on June 18, 2026, but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision—only the meeting date and time. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

• No agenda items listed in the provided text.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session and public hearing to consider several items, including adopting a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2027, cancelling delinquent taxes totaling $49,060.44, and appointing two applicants to the Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area board. The board will also vote on a budget appropriation of $13,750 for the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and multiple contracts, including a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the U.S. Forest Service.

• Resolution 26-25: Adopting a tentative Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Resolution 26-23: Cancelling real estate and personal property taxes totaling $49,060.44
• Resolution 26-24: Budget appropriation of $13,750 within Fund 2942 for OLDCC
• Contract 26-65: Cooperative Law Enforcement modification with US Forest Service, total $6,183.07
• Board appointments for Gore Hill Fire Fee Service Area (Roy M. Ingram, Karon L. Taylor)

Cascade County Commission

The Board of County Canvassers will meet to conduct the 2026 Primary Election Canvass. The meeting includes a presentation by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson and a period for public comment.

• 2026 Primary Election Canvass

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss proposed amendments to Cascade County's zoning, floodplain, and subdivision regulations. These are draft documents and not final. The board also will review draft minutes from February 2026. No new business items are listed.

• Discussion on second round of Cascade County Zoning Regulation amendments
• First round of Cascade County Floodplain Regulations
• First round of Cascade County Subdivision Regulations
• Approval of draft February 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment on matters within board's jurisdiction

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss earmarked monies and updates from Janicki. The body will also review contract 26-56 regarding FY27 alcohol tax.

• Review of earmarked monies
• Updates from Janicki
• Contract 26-56 FY27 Alcohol Tax

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve Contract 26‑56, designating Alliance for Youth (30%), Dynamic Recovery (30%), Power of Healing (20%) and Misfits LLC (20%) to receive state‑approved alcohol‑tax monies for chemical dependency services for FY2027. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

• Approved Contract 26-56 designating four providers (3‑0 vote)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to review several contracts and administrative reports. The agenda includes a resolution and various funding applications.

• Contract 26-57 for noxious weeds
• Contract 26-60 with Pitney Bowes
• Contract 26-63 with United Way
• Contract 26-64 for immunization program
• Reports on Black Eagle Road and Horizon Meadows

The Commission approved several contracts including engineering services for Black Eagle Road and a new mail system lease. A preliminary subdivision plat for Horizon Meadows Minor was approved subject to 14 conditions, while a contract regarding alcohol tax monies was tabled.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $77,900 contract with TD&H Engineering for Black Eagle Road project (3-0)
• Approved Horizon Meadows Minor subdivision preliminary plat subject to 14 conditions (3-0)
• Tabled MT DPHHS Service Provider Designation Form until June 12 Special Meeting (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-50A for Detention Center Services (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Metro Board will discuss and vote on draft bylaws, elect officers, and review pending applications for the Opioid Abatement Governance Committee. The meeting will be held at the Cascade County Commission Chambers.

• Discussion and consideration of draft bylaws for adoption
• Election of officers
• Financial report
• Consideration of pending applications
• Public comment period

The Metro Region Governance Committee for Opioid Abatement adopted draft bylaws with specific corrections. The committee also elected its leadership, naming Eric Hinebauch as Chair and Shannon Wilson as Vice Chair.

• Adopted draft bylaws with corrections to Section 3.3 and the addition of Section 3.4 (6-0)
• Elected Eric Hinebauch as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Shannon Wilson as Vice Chair (6-0)

Board of Health

The Board will receive administrative and division reports highlighting a significant budget shortfall for fiscal year 2027, with proposed position reductions and discussions with the City of Great Falls. A variance request for Anderegg under Environmental Health is an action item. The Family Health Services Division will present a year-end report on the Dental Program.

• Budget shortfall for FY2027; health department facing reduced revenue and proposed position eliminations and modifications
• Variance Request – Anderegg under Environmental Health Division (action item)
• Dental Program Year-End Report by Debbie Clapshaw
• Monthly Financial Report showing year-over-year revenue decrease of $851,470 (40%) and expense decrease of $799,168 (35%)
• Communicable disease report for April–May 2026 including 14 COVID-19 cases and 34 influenza hospitalizations

The Board of Health met to review monthly reports from several divisions. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The commission will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution denying a $750,000 claim related to Youth Court probation supervision, several contracts (including a $77,900 engineering agreement for the Black Eagle Road project), board appointments, and other administrative items. Public comment on non-agenda matters is also permitted.

• Resolution 26-22 rejecting $750,000 claim by Annette Marie Velazquez
• Contract 26-58: $77,900 engineering services for Black Eagle Road project
• Contract 26-60: Lease for Pitney Bowes mail system at $690/month, saving $824/month
• Contract 26-57: $24,500 Noxious Weeds Trust Fund grant for Chestnut Valley Weed Management Area
• Contract 26-62: $9,445 for court security upgrades including keyless entry and cameras

The commission adopted Resolution 26-22, rejecting Annette Marie Velazquez's $750,000 claim. Several contracts were reassigned: some were moved to the regular agenda, others were pulled from the agenda, and a few were placed on the consent agenda. No public comments were received.

• Adopted Resolution 26-22 rejecting Velazquez's $750,000 claim
• Moved Contract 26-56 (DPHHS service provider designation) to regular agenda
• Pulled Contract 26-59 (Pretrial Services Program modification) from agenda
• Pulled Contract 26-61 (Court security glass door inserts) from agenda
• Pulled Contract 26-62 (Court security keyless entry and cameras) from agenda
• Placed Contract 26-63 (United Way donation awards) on consent agenda
• Placed Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application (Horizon Meadows) on regular agenda
• Placed Contract 26-64 (DPHHS immunization program funding increase) on consent agenda

Cascade County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review FY26 funding updates and discuss FY27 funding requests for substance abuse prevention and treatment. The meeting includes reports from current providers and requests from new eligible entities.

• FY26 funding updates from Alliance For Youth, Dynamic Recovery, Many Rivers Whole Health, and Misfit's
• FY27 funding requests from Illumination Recovery and Power of Healing
• Review of Contract 25-60 regarding alcohol tax money allocations

The Cascade County Special Commission heard background presentations on Alliance for Youth, Dynamic Recovery, Many Rivers Whole Health, Misfit's, Illumination Recovery, Power of Healing, and Bear Paw Recovery Center. Public comments were also taken. The minutes record no approvals, denials, or votes on any items.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and consider contracts with public schools and other entities. The agenda includes reports from the Assessor and Treasurer.

• Approval of 5-26-2026 Commission Meeting Minutes
• Contract 26-51: GF Public Schools
• Contract 26-52: Vaughn Public School
• Contract 26-53: Centerville Public School District
• Contract 26-55: Heart 2nd Amendment

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve pending purchase orders and accounts payable warrants. It also approved the consent agenda and the May 6 and May 12 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Two county contracts for adult detention services were approved with a 3‑0 vote. Finally, Ken Robison was appointed to the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda and May 6, 2026 & May 12, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 26‑55 for adult detention services funding $106,868.76 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 26‑50 for adult detention services funding $80,151.57 (3‑0)
• Appointed Ken Robison to Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (3‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting on May 21, 2026, with an agenda item listed as 'None'.

• Hybrid meeting format: Courthouse Annex Room 105 and Zoom
• Board Members: Kathryn Hanning, John Harding, Charles Kuether, Ken Thornton, Leonard Reed
• Meeting ID: 847 7610 6848
• Date: 2026-05-21
• Agenda Item 4: None

Cascade County Commission

The Compensation Board will meet to discuss and likely approve salary recommendations for the fiscal year 2027. The agenda includes advanced materials for the presentation.

• Compensation Board meeting to discuss FY27 compensation
• Presentation of FY27 Compensation Board materials

The Compensation Board elected Margaret Mitchell as chair (11‑0). The board approved a 3.5% salary increase for all elected officials (10‑0). It also voted to make no extra compensation for the sheriff (10‑0) and to raise the County Attorney’s salary by an additional 0.5% (10‑0).

• Approved Margaret Mitchell as meeting chair (11‑0)
• Approved 3.5% salary increase for elected officials (10‑0)
• Approved no additional compensation for the sheriff (10‑0)
• Approved an additional 0.5% salary increase for the County Attorney (10‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will appoint members to the Black Eagle Fire Fee Service Area, Great Falls Transit Board, and Tax Appeal Board. The board will also consider amendments to a grant contract and three election service contracts.

• Appoint Anton Spek to Black Eagle Fire Fee Service Area (term expires May 31, 2029)
• Appoint Carl Donovan to Great Falls Transit Board (term expires May 31, 2030)
• Appoint Michael Banks to Tax Appeal Board (move from Alternate to Primary)
• Contract 26-50: Amend HEART Grant contract for Adult Detention Services ($106,868.76)
• Contract 26-53: Election Contract with Centerville Public School District 5 & 5C

The May 20, 2026 Cascade County Commission work session listed several consent agenda items, contract amendments, and appointment vacancies, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal decisions. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board is meeting on May 19, 2026, in hybrid format. The agenda lists only '4. None', indicating no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items beyond the procedural '4. None'

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will meet to mediate a legal dispute with Green Creek Dispensary and Dale Yatsko. The meeting will be held via Zoom and will include a public comment period.

• Mediation in legal dispute with Green Creek Dispensary
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Meeting broadcast via Zoom
• Executive session to discuss legal strategy

The commission voted unanimously to affirm the negotiated settlement with Dale and Janelle Yatsko of Green Creek Dispensary. The motion was made by Commissioner Briggs and carried 3‑0. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m.

• Affirmed negotiated settlement with Green Creek Dispensary (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting on May 12, 2026 will consider several resolutions (26-21, 26-18, 26-19) and a series of contracts numbered 26-41 through 26-49. The contracts include a Crisis Diversion Grant, Expopark lighting, ADC water‑heater replacement, and an MT DEQ air‑quality grant. A Janicki Industries presentation is also scheduled. Additional agenda items include reports from fire‑district boards, the senior advisory council, and the Vaughn water‑sewer board.

• Resolution 26-21
• Contract 26-43 Crisis Diversion Grant
• Contract 26-46 Expopark Lighting
• Contract 26-47 ADC Water Heater Replacement
• Janicki Industries presentation

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve Resolution 26‑19, granting a tax benefit to Janicki Industries for new or expanding operations at Great Falls Agritech Park. It also approved Resolution 26‑20, providing an 80% tax abatement for Janicki’s manufacturing equipment from 2027‑2031. Both measures passed without opposition.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes for April 22 and April 28, 2026 (3‑0)
• Appointed Robert Abrams to Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area Board (3‑0)
• Appointed Larry Kelly and Patrick “Boyd” Stanley to Ulm Fire Fee Service Area Board (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑19 tax abatement for Janicki Industries (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑20 tax abatement for Janicki Industries equipment (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 26‑49 with A.T. Klemens for Cascade County Annex Roof ($606,630) (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Board of County Canvassers will meet to canvass the Fort Shaw Irrigation District election. The Elections Administrator will present the canvass. Public comment is allowed on matters within the board's jurisdiction.

• Fort Shaw Irrigation District Election Canvass presented by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson

The Board of County Canvassers voted to certify the Fort Shaw Irrigation District election. The motion declared Rich Boyle and Kennard Steinke as the elected officials. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Certified Fort Shaw Irrigation District election results and declared Rich Boyle and Kennard Steinke elected (3-0)

Board of Health

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold two public hearings on tax abatements for Janicki Industries under state law, and consider consent agenda items including appointments to fire districts and boards, several contracts (e.g., a parking lot lease for $650/month, ExpoPark light replacements for $20,500, and a sheriff's office water heater replacement for $31,240), and budget appropriations for the Older Americans Act.

• Public hearings on Resolutions 26-19 and 26-20 for tax abatements for Janicki Industries
• Contract 26-44: Parking lot lease at 300 2nd Avenue North, Great Falls – $650/month
• Contract 26-46: Blue Ribbon Electric – replace 30 light heads at ExpoPark – $20,500
• Contract 26-47: Falls Mechanical – replace hot water heater at sheriff's office – $31,240
• Appointments to multiple fire fee service area boards and the Senior Advisory Council

The commission adopted Resolution 26-21, increasing the Bridge/Road Reserve Fund by $1,500,000 for the Sun Prairie Estates Road Project. It also approved tax abatements for Janicki Industries (Resolutions 26-19 and 26-20) and a series of contracts covering parking lot use, street lighting, water‑heater replacement, a roof project, and an air‑quality grant. Numerous board appointments and re‑appointments were confirmed as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved $1.5 M increase for Sun Prairie Estates Road Project (Resolution 26-21)
• Approved tax abatement for Janicki Industries new/expanding industry (Resolution 26-19)
• Approved tax abatement for Janicki Industries manufacturing equipment (Resolution 26-20)
• Approved parking‑lot license agreement with SRD Properties ($650/month) (Contract 26-44)
• Approved $20,500 contract to replace 30 light heads (Contract 26-46)
• Approved $31,240 contract to replace hot‑water heater in Sheriff’s Office (Contract 26-47)
• Approved $606,630 contract for Cascade County Annex roof project (Contract 26-49)
• Approved $23,410 federal grant contract for air‑quality services (Contract 26-48)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is convening for a meeting on May 6, 2026. The provided agenda is procedural and does not list specific action items or discussion topics.

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting. Shannon Wilson made the motion, Laurie Glover seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other agenda items resulted in formal decisions; the remaining items were discussion and status reports. The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 pm.

• Approved March 4, 2026 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will meet to review a treasurer report and previous meeting minutes. The body is scheduled to consider several resolutions and contracts, including the appointment of election judges.

• Appointment of election judges (Contract 26-35)
• Resolution 26-15
• Resolution 26-16
• Resolution 26-17
• Southland Acres (AAR 3)

The commission voted 2-0 to approve Contract 26-33 for a 2027 Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis truck costing $143,722. It also approved a resolution to relocate election operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall, a final plat for the Southland Acres Minor subdivision, and participation in the Montana Air Congestion Initiative program. All four motions passed with a 2-0 vote.

• Approved Contract 26-33 truck purchase ($143,722) – vote 2-0
• Approved Resolution 26-14 to relocate election operations – vote 2-0
• Approved Southland Acres Minor subdivision final plat – vote 2-0
• Approved Contract 26-39 to join Montana Air Congestion Initiative – vote 2-0

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss several budget appropriations and service contracts. The body will review a purchase agreement for a new Freightliner truck and a resolution to move election operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall.

• Contract 26-33: Purchase of 2027 Freightliner 114SD Cab & Chassis Truck for $140,502.00
• Resolution 26-14: Relocation of Election Operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall
• Contract 26-34: TD&H Engineering services for Rainbow Dam Road Slide for $44,000.00
• Resolution 26-15: $69,000 budget appropriation for Public Works Capital Projects Fund 4015
• Contract 26-37: Third Amendment to Summit Food Services Inc. for the Adult Detention Center

The commission adopted three budget appropriations for Public Works, Aging Administration, and the Health Department Cancer Fund. It approved several contracts, notably a $140,502 purchase of a Freightliner truck and a $44,000 engineering contract for Rainbow Dam Road. The resolution to relocate election operations to ExpoPark was also approved, and the final plat for Southland Acres Minor was accepted.

• Approved Resolution 26-15: $69,000 appropriation for Public Works capital projects
• Approved Resolution 26-16: $5,555 appropriation for Aging Administrative Program
• Approved Resolution 26-17: $6,500 appropriation for Health Department Cancer Fund
• Approved Contract 26-34: $44,000 TD&H Engineering services for Rainbow Dam Road
• Approved Contract 26-33: $140,502 purchase of Freightliner 114SD truck
• Approved Resolution 26-14: Relocate election operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall
• Approved Final Plat for Southland Acres Minor development
• Approved Contract 26-37: Third amendment to food services contract for Adult Detention Center

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review draft minutes from March 19 and hold a public hearing on special use permit application SUP 007-2026, including consideration of submitted comments. No old business is listed.

• Special use permit SUP 007-2026 with associated packet and comment summaries
• Draft minutes from March 19, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period open through April 15, 2026

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting contains no listed business items or discussion topics. It consists of procedural boilerplate and member listings.

Cascade County Commission

The Commission will consider Resolution 26-13 regarding budget appropriation. The body is also reviewing three contracts and a final plat application for Treasure State Honey BOCC Lot 3 Ft Shaw.

• Resolution 26-13 Budget Appropriation
• Contract 26-32
• Contract 26-30 BUMT App
• Contract 26-31 Ideal Equipment
• Final plat application for Treasure State Honey BOCC Lot 3 Ft Shaw

The Cascade County Commission approved routine purchase orders and the consent agenda. It adopted a budget appropriation to cover a negative cash balance in the EPA Fund. The board also approved a grant application for the Buckle‑Up Montana program, a final plat amendment for Fort Shaw Townsite, and the purchase of a 2006 Peterbilt truck.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes for March‑April 2026 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-13 budget appropriation to resolve EPA Fund cash shortfall (2-0)
• Approved Contract 26-30 Buckle‑Up Montana grant application ($85,015) (2-0)
• Approved final plat amendment for Lot 3 Fort Shaw Townsite (2-0)
• Approved Contract 26-31 purchase of one 2006 Peterbilt 335 truck ($69,000) (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider a consent agenda of Behavioral Health advisory council appointments. It will adopt Resolution 26-13 to adjust the budget by $2,923.05 to correct a negative cash balance in EPA Fund 2969. The board will also approve an $85,015 Buckle‑Up Montana grant application, a $69,000 purchase of a 2006 Peterbilt truck, and a final plat for Lot 3 of the Fort Shaw Townsite. Additional items include a contract related to national opioid settlements and public comment.

• Resolution 26-13: $2,923.05 budget adjustment to address EPA Fund cash shortfall
• Contract 26-30: Approval of $85,015 Buckle‑Up Montana grant application
• Contract 26-31: Purchase of a 2006 Peterbilt 335 truck for $69,000
• Final Plat Approval for Amended Lot 3 of Fort Shaw Townsite (Parcel #4507600)
• Contract 26-32: National Opioids Settlements – six remnant defendants

The commission adopted Resolution 26‑13 to add $2,923.05 to both the General Fund and EPA Grant Fund to cover a negative cash balance. It approved Contracts 26‑30, 26‑31, and 26‑32 for a transportation grant application, a truck purchase, and an opioids settlement release. The board also approved the final plat for Lot 3 of the Fort Shaw Townsite and confirmed multiple Behavioral Health Advisory Council appointments.

• Approved Resolution 26‑13: $2,923.05 expenditure increase to General Fund and revenue increase to EPA Grant Fund
• Approved Contract 26‑30: Submission of Buckle‑Up Montana grant application ($85,015)
• Approved Contract 26‑31: Purchase of one 2006 Peterbilt 335 for $69,000
• Approved Contract 26‑32: National Opioids Settlements – six remnant defendants release
• Approved final plat amendment for Lot 3 of Fort Shaw Townsite
• Approved Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council appointments (Nicole Dresch, Shawn Matsko, Susie McIntyre, Dean Snow, Jennifer Whitfield)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will hear brief public comments on any mental health topic. The meeting includes a presentation from JG Research Brandn Green, a discussion of Montana Medicaid changes, and legislative updates. Members will also review the minutes, confirm board membership, and consider the community resource guide and strategic plan.

• Public comment period (3‑5 minute statements, Chair may extend)
• Presentation from JG Research Brandn Green
• State of MT on Medicaid changes
• Legislative updates
• Review and approval of board membership

Cascade County Commission

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will interview candidates for a Community Installation Liaison position. The interviews are scheduled throughout the day, followed by a public comment period.

• Interviews for Community Installation Liaison position
• Executive session for candidate evaluation
• Public comment period
• Zoom webinar registration required
• Meeting held at 325 2nd Avenue North

The Special Commission met to conduct private and public interviews for the Community Installation Liaison position. After the interviews, the commission recessed and later adjourned the meeting. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. The remaining agenda items—including grant conditions, the City of Great Falls contribution request, and division status reports—were discussed but no further actions were taken. Chairman Briggs adjourned the meeting at 12:30 pm.

• Approved March 4, 2026 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will meet to consider a fleet budget appropriation and a contract with MDT for noxious weeds. The body will also review a zoning amendment and a proclamation for Strength Family Month.

• Resolution 26-12 regarding fleet budget appropriation
• Contract 26-27 with MDT for noxious weeds
• Contract 26-28 regarding election, ULM
• Resolution 26-10 CCZR amendment
• Proclamation 4-2026 for Strength Family Month

The commission approved routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants. It adopted the consent agenda, which included a $789,220.34 budget appropriation increase, a $60,000 annual noxious‑weed control agreement, and an election contract with the Ulm School District. Commissioners also approved the purchase of three acres from Rimrock Valley Preserve LLC for $122,854.83 and a resolution to amend the county zoning regulations.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $789,220.34 budget appropriation increase (3-0)
• Approved Noxious Weed Control Agreement with MDT, $60,000 annual payment (3-0)
• Approved election contract with Ulm School District (3-0)
• Approved purchase of three acres from Rimrock Valley Preserve LLC for $122,854.83 (2-0)
• Approved amendment to Cascade County Zoning Regulations (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

Commissioner Briggs moved to offer Tricia Gardner a conditional appointment as Cascade County Public Health Officer with a salary of $103,000, pending a background check and Montana Department of Health and Human Services approval. The motion was approved unanimously, 3-0. The appointment will fill the county’s public health officer position.

• Approved conditional offer of employment to Tricia Gardner as Public Health Officer, salary $103,000 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider approval of the January 2026 and February 2026 meeting minutes. The board will also review two SUP items: SUP 003-2026 & 004-2026 MV Investments and SUP 006-2026 Morrison. Public comments on other matters within the board's jurisdiction are scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of January 2026 minutes (CASCADE COUNTY ZBOA MINUTES 1.22.26 DRAFT.POF)
• Approval of February 2026 minutes (ZBOA MINUTES 2.19.2026.PDF)
• Review of SUP 003-2026 & 004-2026 MV Investments (SUP 003,004-2026 ZBOA PACKET (1).PDF)
• Review of SUP 006-2026 Morrison (SUP 006-2026 ZBOA PACKET WCOMMENTS.PDF)
• Draft meeting minutes preparation

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will review the public health officer interviews conducted on March 11, 2026. It will consider a motion to recommend a hiring action to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting also includes a public comment period for matters within the board's jurisdiction under MCA 50-2-116.

• Discuss Public Health Officer Interviews conducted March 11, 2026
• Motion to recommend hiring action to the Board of Commissioners
• Public comment on any matter within the Board of Health's jurisdiction (MCA 50-2-116)
• Establishment of quorum

The Board discussed the March 11 public health officer interviews and considered candidates. Chairman Briggs called for a motion, which Shannon Wilson made to recommend Trisha Gardner for the position. Dr. Geyer seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The recommendation will be sent to the Cascade County Board of Commissioners.

• Unanimously recommended appointment of Trisha Gardner as Public Health Officer

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will vote on a $789,220.34 increase to the Fleet Fund for FY2025 purchases. It will also consider contracts for annual noxious‑weed control ($60,000 from MDT), election services for the Ulm School District (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026), and the purchase of three acres from Rimrock Valley Preserve LLC for $122,854.83. A resolution to amend the county zoning regulations will be discussed.

• Resolution 26-12: Approve $789,220.34 budget increase for Fleet Fund FY2025 purchases
• Contract 26-27: Noxious weed control agreement with MDT, $60,000 annual payment to County
• Contract 26-28: Election services contract with Ulm School District for 2025‑2026 trustee & levy elections
• Contract 26-22: Purchase of three acres from Rimrock Valley Preserve LLC at $40,951.61 per acre, total $122,854.83
• Resolution 26-10: Intent to amend Cascade County zoning regulations

At the March 18 work session, the commission placed six items on the consent agenda for approval. These items included a $789,220.34 budget appropriation for the fleet fund, a $60,000 annual noxious‑weed control agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation, an election contract with the Ulm School District, a purchase of three acres from Rimrock Valley Preserve LLC for $122,854.83, a resolution to amend county zoning regulations, and a proclamation for Strengthening Families Month. No vote tallies were recorded for these consent agenda items.

• Resolution 26-12 budget appropriation for fleet fund ($789,220.34) – consent agenda item
• Contract 26-27 noxious‑weed control agreement with MDT ($60,000 annual) – consent agenda item
• Contract 26-28 election contract with Ulm School District (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) – consent agenda item
• Contract 26-22 purchase of three acres from Rimrock Valley Preserve LLC ($122,854.83) – consent agenda item
• Resolution 26-10 intention to amend county zoning regulations – consent agenda item
• Proclamation: Strengthening Families Month (April 1‑30 2026) – consent agenda item

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Health Officer position. After the interviews, commissioners will discuss and evaluate the candidates. The meeting will also include a public comment period for matters not on the agenda.

• Conduct interviews for the Public Health Officer position
• Candidate evaluation discussion after interviews
• Public comment on any public matter not on the agenda

The special commission met to interview candidates for the Public Health Officer role. Interviews were held with Joseph Monehin (via Zoom) at 9:00 a.m. and Trisha Gardner at 10:30 a.m. A scheduled interview with Miku Sodhi was cancelled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will meet to consider several contracts and zoning matters. The agenda includes discussions on the Bunny Run project and a minor subsequent subdivision application for A. Birky.

• Contract 26-25 for Stucky Road Project
• Contract 26-26 for Morony Dam Road Project
• Zoning regulation amendments
• A. Birky minor subsequent subdivision application
• Resolution 26-11 regarding elections

The commission approved routine purchase orders and the consent agenda, approved several contracts including a $61,443 aging services MOU and a $24,900 data‑conversion agreement, extended the 60‑day working deadline for the Bunny Run subdivision, tabled a zoning‑regulation amendment and a real‑property purchase contract, and approved the Birky subsequent minor subdivision plat subject to conditions.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0)
• Approved consent agenda and February minutes (2‑0)
• Extended 60‑day deadline for Bunny Run subdivision to up to one year (2‑0)
• Tabled Resolution 26‑10 zoning amendment until March 24 (2‑0)
• Tabled Contract 26‑22 real‑property purchase until March 24 (2‑0)
• Approved A. Birky subsequent minor subdivision plat subject to conditions (2‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review several contracts, including a $512,000 request for the Radio Interoperability Project, a $122,854.83 land purchase, and service agreements costing up to $24,900. The board will also hold public hearings on the Bunny Run major subdivision and a proposed amendment to zoning regulations. Additional items include a data conversion contract and a memorandum of understanding for aging services.

• Contract 26-23: Approval to submit FY27 request for $512,000 to fund the Radio Interoperability Project.
• Contract 26-22: Purchase of three acres from Rimrock Valley Preserve LLC at $40,951.61 per acre, total $122,854.83.
• Contract 26-20: Agreement with Modus Technology Inc. for data conversion services, cost not to exceed $24,900.
• Contract 26-19: Memorandum of Understanding with Montana Association of Area Agencies on Aging, total cost $61,443.
• Public Hearing: Bunny Run Major Subdivision Application and Subdivision Variance Application.

The Cascade County Commission approved several consent‑agenda contracts, including agreements for aging services, data conversion, natural gas asset assignment, and a $512,000 radio interoperability funding request. Three add‑on requests for health‑care trust contributions and FY27 road project funding were also placed on the consent agenda and approved. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved Contract 26-19: MOU with Montana Association of Area Agencies on Aging ($61,443, 1‑year)
• Approved Contract 26-20: Data conversion services with Modus Technology Inc. (up to $24,900)
• Approved Contract 26-21: Assignment allowing NorthWestern Services, LLC to sell county natural gas assets to Jefferson Energy Trading LLC (no cost)
• Approved Contract 26-23: FY27 CDSP request for Radio Interoperability Project ($512,000)
• Added Contract 26-24 to consent agenda: Montana Association of Counties Health Care Trust contribution for 2026‑2027
• Added Contract 26-25 to consent agenda: Submission of Stucky Road Project for FY27 member‑specific funding
• Added Contract 26-26 to consent agenda: Submission of Morony Dam Road Project for FY27 member‑specific funding

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from its February 4, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Matt Martin, seconded by Laurie Glover, and passed unanimously. No other actions were decided during the March 4, 2026 meeting.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Cascade County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will hold a public comment period for community members to raise mental health issues. The council will review pending re‑applications from Susie McIntyre and Shawn Matsko and consider a new application from consumer Dean Snow. An update to the Community Resource Guide will be presented, and various representative reports will be heard.

• Public comment open forum (3‑5 minute statements, Chair may extend)
• Review of membership applications: pending re‑applications (Susie McIntyre & Shawn Matsko) and new application (Dean Snow)
• Community Resource Guide update presented by Jennifer Whitfield
• Strategic Plan – noted as having no update
• Representative reports: Mental Health Court, Healthy Lives/Vibrant Futures, Crisis Steering Committee

The council unanimously approved the February 2026 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the renewal of members Shawn Matsko and Susie McIntyre and the addition of new members Dean Snow and Nicole Dresch. The council scheduled an extended strategic‑planning session for the May 4, 2026 meeting. The December 2025 minutes will be placed on the April 6, 2026 agenda for a future vote.

• Approved February 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Shawn Matsko (consumer) (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Susie McIntyre (consumer/family) (unanimous)
• Approved new member Dean Snow (consumer) (unanimous)
• Approved new member Nicole Dresch (Benefis) (unanimous)
• Scheduled extended strategic‑planning session for May 4, 2026 meeting
• Placed December 2025 minutes on April 6, 2026 agenda for future vote

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will hold a special meeting with a public hearing on the Madison Food Park project. Agenda items include a cheese plant, a distillery, and a VTM blending facility. Commissioners will also review ZBOA meeting materials from December 2025. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Public hearing notice for Madison Food Park appeal
• Review of ZBOA meeting materials dated 12-18-2025
• Discussion of Madison Food Park cheese plant proposal
• Discussion of Madison Food Park distillery proposal
• Discussion of Madison Food Park VTM blending facility proposal

The commission held public hearings on appeals of the Zoning Board of Adjustments' extensions for three facilities. Commissioners moved to deny each extension and reverse the board's approval. All three motions carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Denied extension for Cheese Processing Plant Special Use Permit #006-2019 (3‑0)
• Denied extension for Silver Falls Distillery Special Use Permit #016-2019 (3‑0)
• Denied extension for VTM Blending Facility Special Use Permit #009-2022 (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will vote on Contract 26‑20, which seeks authorization to request congressional‑directed funding for the Adult Detention Center plumbing project. No other agenda items involve decisions; public comment is limited to four minutes.

• Contract 26‑20: Request congressional funding for Adult Detention Center plumbing project

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will convene to review financial reports, approve contracts, and consider a resolution. The agenda includes the Treasurer's report, minutes from a prior meeting, and two proposed contracts.

• Review of 2-24-2026 Treasurer's Report
• Review of 2-24-2026 Minutes
• Review of Contract 26-17
• Review of Contract 26-18
• Review of Resolution 26-09

The commission approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including a lease agreement with the Great Falls Food Bank, a service agreement for the Cascade Senior Center, and budget appropriations for the City‑County Health Department and MT DPHHS task order. A resolution increasing the Health Department’s Environmental Health Division service fee schedule was also approved. The board approved the final plat for the Lariat Industrial Park subdivision.

• Approved Contract 26-12 lease agreement with Great Falls Food Bank for reverse osmosis system
• Approved Contract 26-14 service agreement for Cascade Senior Center ($10,580 total)
• Approved Resolution 26-06 budget appropriation adjusting Health Department Fund 2270 and AIDS/HIV Testing Fund 2979 ($127.27 each)
• Approved Contract 26-13 amendment increasing funding for MT DPHHS task order ($104,362.50 increase)
• Approved Resolution 26-07 budget appropriation for Cancer Fund (revenue increase $84,865, expense decrease $3,736)
• Approved Resolution 26-08 increase to Environmental Health Division service fee schedule ($4,250 per year)
• Approved final plat for Lariat Industrial Park major subdivision (14 light‑industrial parcels)
• Approved Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department easement request for public safety purposes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will review minutes from the January 2026 meeting, then discuss two subdivision proposals: a three‑lot minor subdivision by Backcountry Surveying and Engineering, and a 24‑lot major subdivision by 4 Bears LLC called Bunny Run. The board will also examine proposed zoning amendments and related recommendations. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• A. Birky subsequent minor subdivision – three lots, Backcountry Surveying and Engineering
• Bunny Run major subdivision – 24 lots, 4 Bears LLC
• Planning Board review of proposed zoning amendments and recommendations (Phase 1)
• Review of January 2026 Planning Board meeting minutes

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider a resolution to appropriate $13,148 to the City‑County Health Department WIC Fund 2971 to cover an accrual. The board will also vote on a $3,500 service agreement with All American Pest Control Services for pest control at the Montana ExpoPark. Additional items include the Treasurer’s Report, a consent agenda, and public comment.

• Resolution 26-09: Appropriation of $13,148 to the City‑County Health Department WIC Fund 2971
• Contract 26-16: $3,500 pest‑control service agreement with All American Pest Control Services, Inc. for the Montana ExpoPark
• Treasurer’s Report
• Consent agenda items
• Public comment period (up to four minutes per speaker)

The commission approved Contract 26-16 for All American Pest Control Services to provide pest control at the Montana ExpoPark at a cost of $3,500. It also approved Resolution 26-09 to appropriate $13,148 for the City‑County Health Department WIC Fund. Both items were handled through the consent agenda.

• Approved Contract 26-16 for All American Pest Control Services ($3,500)
• Approved Resolution 26-09 budget appropriation for WIC Fund ($13,148)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to consider several contracts and resolutions. The agenda includes a contract request from the Sun Prairie VFD.

• Contract 26-12
• Contract 26-13
• Contract 26-14
• Resolution 26-06
• Resolution 26-07

The commission voted unanimously to approve the purchase orders and accounts payable warrants and to adopt the consent agenda, which included contracts for a food‑bank reverse‑osmosis system and senior services, as well as budget appropriations for the health department. They also approved the final plat for the Lariat Industrial Park subdivision of 14 light‑industrial lots. A resolution raising the City‑County Health Department’s environmental services fee by $4,250 per year was adopted, and staff were authorized to begin due‑diligence for the Sun Prairie Fire Department’s proposed use of park land.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Contracts 26‑12, 26‑14 and Resolutions 26‑06, 26‑07 (3‑0)
• Approved final plat for Lariat Industrial Park (14 light‑industrial lots) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑08 to increase health department fee by $4,250 per year (3‑0)
• Authorized staff to conduct due‑diligence for Sun Prairie Fire Department park land use (Contract 26‑16) (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider approval of the final plat for the Lariat Industrial Park, a major subdivision of fourteen light‑industrial (I‑1) parcels accessed via Vaughn South Frontage Road. The agenda also includes several service contracts and budget appropriations for the City‑County Health Department, as well as a public hearing on a fee schedule increase and a fire‑department easement request.

• Final Plat Approval of Lariat Industrial Park – fourteen (14) Light Industrial (I‑1) parcels, access via Vaughn South Frontage Road
• Contract 26‑12 – Lease agreement for a reverse osmosis system from Culligan Water for Meals on Wheels
• Contract 26‑14 – Service agreement for Older Americans Services FY2026, total not to exceed $10,580
• Resolution 26‑08 – Proposed increase to the City‑County Health Department Environmental Health Division service fee schedule, $4,250 per year
• Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department – Request for an easement through Sun Prairie Part 2 Subdivision Park for public safety

The February 4 Cascade County Commission work session presented several consent‑agenda items, budget appropriations, and a final plat for Lariat Industrial Park, but the minutes do not record any explicit approvals, denials, or tabling of those items. The meeting consisted of staff presentations, public comments, and discussion among commissioners without documented vote outcomes.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review a communicable disease report and an overview of city versus county volumes. The agenda consists of these reports and associated materials.

• Communicable Disease Report (MMWR)
• City vs County Volumes Overview

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved forwarding a letter, prepared by Dr. Rachel Amthor, to the Great Falls City Commission requesting an increase in the annual budget allocation to the City‑County Health Department. No other actions were decided.

• Approved January 7, 2026 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding letter to Great Falls City Commission requesting increased budget allocation (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will meet to discuss membership updates and the Community Resource Guide. The session includes reports from the Mental Health Court and the Crisis Steering Committee.

• Review of membership applications for Jennifer Whitfield, Susie McIntyre, Shawn Matsko, and Nicole Dresch
• Update on the Community Resource Guide
• Report from Mental Health Court
• Report from Crisis Steering Committee

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to review the Auditor's and Treasurer's reports. The agenda includes the consideration of three resolutions and six contracts.

• Resolution 26-03
• Resolution 26-04
• Resolution 26-05
• Contracts 26-06, 26-07, 26-08, 26-09, and 26-11
• AAR 1 Contract 26-10

The Cascade County Commission approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0). It adopted several budget appropriations and contracts, including a $183,150 grant for the Sheriff’s Office mental‑health program and a $52,350 contract to replace the Sheriff’s Office backup UPS (3‑0). Additional approvals covered courthouse security funding, LED lighting upgrades, and health‑department budget increases.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved Contract 26-10 Blue Ribbon Electric UPS replacement $52,350 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-03 Sheriff’s Office LEMHWA grant $183,150 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 26-07 courthouse security grant $19,616.22 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 26-09 LED replacement $18,788 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 26-04 Health Dept Foster Program budget increase $19,620 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 26-05 Health Dept MCHBG grant revenue increase $106,076 (consent agenda)

Cascade County Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and approve the 2026 meeting schedule. Members will also discuss and provide recommendations on proposed zoning amendments.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2026 ZBOA Schedule
• Review of proposed zoning amendments and recommendations

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting for a work session to discuss budget appropriations for the Sheriff's Office and Health Department. The body is also reviewing several contracts for infrastructure, software, and interagency agreements.

• Resolution 26-03: $183,150 appropriation for Sheriff’s Office LEMHWA Grant
• Contract 26-09: $18,788 for LED light replacement at ExpoPark Parking Lot
• Contract 26-10: $52,350 for new Backup UPS at the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office
• Contract 26-11: Motorola RAVE emergency notification software subscription starting at $12,287.50
• Resolution 26-05: Budget appropriation for DPHHS Title V Maternal Child Health Block Grant Program

The Cascade County Commission placed several budget appropriations and contracts on the consent agenda and approved them. Items included funding for a law‑enforcement mental‑health grant, a lease for a monarch transfer site, LED lighting upgrades, and health department programs. No public comments were received and the session adjourned at 2:27 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 26-03: $183,150 appropriation for Sheriff’s Office LEMHWA grant (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 26-06: MOU with DOJ Motor Vehicle Division to reimburse $0.10 per transaction (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 26-07: $19,616.22 interagency agreement with 8th Judicial District (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 26-09: $18,788 LED lighting upgrade at ExpoPark Parking Lot (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 26-11: $12,287.50 year‑one subscription for emergency notification system (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 26-04: $19,620 revenue increase and $5,174 expenditure increase for County Health Foster Program (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 26-05: $106,076 increase and $11,143 decrease for Maternal‑Child Health Block Grant (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 26-10: $52,350 UPS replacement at Sheriff’s Office (consent agenda)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will elect its officers, approve the 2026 meeting schedule, and examine proposed zoning amendments with recommendations. Public comment on other matters within the board's jurisdiction will also be accepted. The meeting is a hybrid format held in Courthouse Annex Room 105 and via Zoom.

• Board election of officers
• Approval of 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule
• Review of proposed zoning amendments and recommendations

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting on Jan 13, 2026 includes consideration of Resolution 26-01, several contract proposals (26-02 through 26-05), and a Southland plat application. Specific details of the resolutions, contracts, and the plat are contained in the referenced PDFs. No additional agenda description is provided.

• Resolution 26-01
• Contract 26-02
• Contract 26-03
• Contract 26-04
• AAR 1 Southland Plat Application

The commission nominated Jim Larson as presiding officer (3-0). It approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0). It approved the Southland Acres Minor Subdivision preliminary plat with 17 conditions (3-0). It also approved a contract for on‑site rapid STD testing (3-0).

• Nominated Jim Larson as Presiding Officer – motion carries 3-0
• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants – motion carries 3-0
• Approved Southland Acres Minor Subdivision preliminary plat with 17 conditions – motion carries 3-0
• Approved Contract 26-05 for STD clinics and rapid testing – motion carries 3-0

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will establish its regular meeting schedule for 2026 and consider several contracts, including a PREA audit and a youth court services agreement.

• Resolution 26-01: Establishing 2026 meeting schedule
• Contract 26-03: Youth court services contract up to $10,608
• Contract 26-04: Property appraisal at 2238 Tiger Butte Rd for $800
• Resolution 26-02: Budget appropriation for the Immunization Program
• Preliminary Plat: Southland Acres Minor subdivision application

The Cascade County Commission listed a regular meeting schedule, a PREA auditing contract, a random home‑visits contract, a property appraisal contract, a budget appropriation for the immunization program, and an STD‑clinic testing agreement on the consent agenda. Chairman Jim Larson moved Contract 26‑05 (STD clinics) onto the consent agenda. No vote totals or explicit approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Resolution 26-01 establishing 2026 meeting schedule placed on consent agenda
• Contract 26-02 PREA auditing agreement placed on consent agenda
• Contract 26-03 random home visits agreement placed on consent agenda
• Contract 26-04 property appraisal agreement placed on consent agenda
• Resolution 26-02 immunization program budget appropriation placed on consent agenda
• Contract 26-05 STD clinics testing agreement moved to consent agenda

Board of Health

The Cascade County Board of Health will meet at 11:30 a.m. on January 7, 2026. The agenda includes reviewing the meeting agenda and materials, and a communicable disease report (MMWR 49‑53). No specific decisions are listed beyond the report presentation.

• Review of meeting agenda and materials
• Communicable Disease Report (MMWR 49‑53)

The Cascade County Board of Health approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. Chairman Briggs provided updates on board member terms, the public health officer hiring process, and presented administration, finance, communicable disease, and CCHD funding reports. Public comment was heard from Rae Grulkowski, and members thanked Abigail Hill for her service. The meeting adjourned at 1:14 pm.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission voted to approve Contract 26-01, a Public Health Officer Services Agreement with Dr. Gladys Young for the period Jan 1 – June 30 2026. Commissioner Briggs made the motion and it carried unanimously, 3‑0. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Contract 26-01 Public Health Officer Services Agreement (3-0)