Cascade County public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several equipment purchases and service contracts. The body will discuss funding options for libraries and a resolution to cancel certain tax deficiencies.
- Contract 21-158: TD&H Engineering for Armington Bridge design and construction replacement ($480,000.00)
- Contract 21-162: Duval Ford, LLC for six 2022 Ford Interceptors and one 2022 Ford F150 4X4 Responder ($377,821.88)
- Contract 21-157: State Homeland Security Program Grant for Central Montana Mobil Command/Dispatch Center ($572,251)
- Resolution 21-57: Cancellation of real estate and personal property taxes on tax deficiency lists
- Contract 21-154: Healthy Montana Families Home Visiting Program ($269,971.50)
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to discuss several service contracts and a local ordinance. The body is reviewing agreements for environmental consulting, DUI supervision, and public health services. A second reading of a speed limit ordinance is also scheduled.
- Ordinance 21-03: Establishing a 50 mph special speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road
- Contract 21-149: DUI Services Agreement with MT Dept of Corrections ($10,000)
- Contract 21-147: MDT Buckle Up Montana federal funding ($37,500)
- Contract 21-151: DPHHS HIV Prevention Services amendment for COVID-19 vaccinations ($13,334)
- Contract 21-150: Pesticide Application permit renewal ($250 fee)
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several service contracts and professional agreements. The body will hold public hearings regarding a new speed limit on Dracutt Hill Road and proposed fee increases for the Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area.
- Ordinance 21-03: Special speed limit of 50 mph on Dracutt Hill Road
- Resolution 21-53: Proposed fee increases for Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area
- Contract 21-135: Purchase of three Caterpillar Motor Graders for $278,697
- Contract 21-144: Replacement of cell door locks with Willo Wedge locks for $95,768
- Contract 21-136: Culvert improvements at 21st Street NE & Smelter Avenue NE for $53,700
Cascade County Commission
The Commission is holding a special meeting to reconvene the public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
- FY 2022 Proposed Budget public hearing
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to decide on fire restriction levels. The board will vote on a resolution to move from Stage 2 to Stage 1 fire restrictions.
- Resolution 21-150: Rescinding Stage 2 Fire Restrictions & Reinstating Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is holding a work session to review several contracts and agreements. These include funds for livestock protection, a road project amendment, and health department grants.
- Contract 21-123: $2,652 for Montana Wool Growers Association Predator Control Fund
- Contract 21-124: $26,219 for Montana Stockgrowers Association Predator Control Fund
- Contract 21-126: $48,555 County cost for Stuckey Road – Great Falls Project
- Contract 21-127: Agreement with City of Great Falls for an Interim Local Governing Body for the City-County Board of Health
- Contract 21-125: $76,198 Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (County Match: $57,148.50)
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is reviewing a preliminary plat for the Foothills Ranch No. 4 major subdivision. The body is also considering several contracts related to fire services, youth court, and health department operations.
- Preliminary plat for Foothills Ranch No. 4 major subdivision by Ranch Development, LLC
- Contract 21-118: DNRC 2021 Rural Fire Capacity Program Subaward Agreement for $14,000.00
- Contract 21-122: Random Home Checks for Juvenile Drug Court Youth not to exceed $6,000
- Contract 21-120: MOU with Great Falls Rescue Mission for August 22, 2021 Back to School Rally parking
- Appointment of Kimber Wallace to the Dearborn Fire Fee Service Area
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County and City of Great Falls commissions are meeting to discuss required governance changes for the Cascade City Health Department (CCHD) following 2021 state legislation. The body will review how to identify the official "governing body" for the CCHD to comply with new laws.
- Review of House Bill 121 regarding local board of health authority
- Discussion on updating the 1975 agreement establishing the CCHD
- Proposal to designate Cascade County as the "Governing Body" of CCHD
- Review of HB 144, SB 199, SB 172, SB 398, HB 334, and HB 702 impacts on health boards
- Discussion on revising CCHD Board of Health bylaws
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to affirm fire restrictions. The body will also consider a resolution regarding ARP grant matches.
- Resolution 21-41: Affirmation of Stage 1 fire restrictions
- Resolution 21-42: Affirmation of Stage 2 fire restrictions
- Resolution 21-43: ARP grant matches
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss several contracts and resolutions. The session includes a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment in the Highland Park Addition.
- Contract 21-114: $255,077.00 for two boiler replacements at the Adult Detention Center via Loenbro, LLC
- Contract 21-115: $41,225.00 for lighting and audio services at the Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena
- Contract 21-113: $30,000 for HIV early intervention services via Riverstone Health
- Resolution 21-32: Discontinuing portions of two streets and one alley in First Broadway Addition
- Resolution 21-44: Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment in Highland Park Addition
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of a floodplain administrative decision. The matter concerns unpermitted work on two specific parcels in a regulated flood hazard area.
- Public hearing on Stephen and Rhonda Tylinski appeal for Parcel Nos. 4557900 and 4531900
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is reviewing a consent agenda featuring multiple service contracts and budget appropriations. The body is also considering the discontinuation of two streets and one alley in North Great Falls and the final plat approval for the River Bend Estates III subdivision.
- Resolution 21-32: Discontinuing portions of two streets and one alley in First Broadway Addition to North Great Falls
- Final Plat Approval: River Bend Estates III Major Subdivision by Higgins Enterprises, Ltd.
- Contract 21-100: Interlocal Agreement with Great Falls Public Library for $177,000
- Contract 21-108: Tower and antenna installation at 279 Vaughn S Frontage Road for $29,696
- Contract 21-107: Noxious Weed Control Agreement with MDT for $57,000
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is meeting for a work session to discuss budget appropriations, vehicle sales, and several contracts. Key items include health department funding and facility maintenance.
- Contract 21-91: $1,442,554.00 for roofing replacement at Adult Detention Center (3800 Ulm N Frontage Rd)
- Resolution 21-34: Sale of four law enforcement vehicles to Lincoln County for $50,000
- Resolution 21-35: $196,735 budget appropriation for COVID Immunization Services
- Contract 21-90: $276,381 for Montana Cancer Control Programs
- Contract 21-89: Lease application for storage buildings at 336 Vaughn South Frontage Rd
Cascade County Commission
The Commission is conducting public hearings regarding the discontinuation of streets in the Park Place Addition and First Broadway Addition. The body is also reviewing several contracts for legal research, prisoner operations, and social services.
- Resolution 21-31: Discontinue portion of street in Park Place Addition
- Resolution 21-32: Discontinue portions of two streets and one alley in First Broadway Addition
- Contract 21-77: US Marshals Service per diem rates of $115.00 per offender per day
- Resolution 21-33: $54,967 budget appropriation for Aging Services Older Americans Act Programs
- Contract 21-78: Westlaw subscription for $4,465.41 for the first year
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is reviewing several service contracts and budget appropriations. The body is also considering appointments and re-appointments for Fire Fee Service Area and Historic Preservation boards.
- Contract 21-73: $226,951 for the Foster Grandparent Program (Americorps Seniors)
- Contract 21-75: $22,925 for painting the rodeo barn at Montana ExpoPark
- Contract 21-72: Up to $24,154 for Aging Services intergovernmental services
- Resolution 21-29: $9,112 budget appropriation for Victim Witness
- Contract 21-71: Installation of concrete picnic tables and benches at Sun Prairie Village park at no cost to the county
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is holding a public hearing regarding the discontinuation of two alleys and one street in the Plat of Largent and Strong East Addition to Sun River. The body is also reviewing several contracts for noxious weed control, health department funding, and corrections services.
- Public hearing to discontinue two alleys and Carroll Street in the Plat of Largent and Strong East Addition to Sun River
- 10-year lease with James S. Bumgarner dba/Rimrock Valley, LLC for a solid waste site at $1,500 per year
- Five noxious weed control grant agreements totaling $86,596
- Resolution 21-28 for $91,812 budget appropriation for an Epidemiologist/Disease Intervention Specialist
- Detention Center reimbursement agreement with State of Montana Department of Corrections at $69.63 per offender per day
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is meeting to discuss several contracts, including medical services for inmates and road maintenance. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the discontinuation of an alleyway in Sexton Park and a street in Sun River.
- Contract 21-53: $1,572,000.00 for inmate medical and mental health services with Alluvion Health
- Resolution 21-25: $157,560.00 budget appropriation for capital improvements via Covid reimbursements
- Contract 21-56: $47,250.00 for remodeling Elections space at 325 2nd Avenue North
- Contract 21-55: $35,799.96 for dust control on county roads with Gruber Excavating, Inc.
- Public hearings on Resolution 21-22 (Sexton Park alleyway) and Resolution 21-23 (Strong Street in Sun River)
Cascade County Commission
The Commission is reviewing a consent agenda containing several contracts, labor agreements, and memorandums of understanding. Items include road improvement engineering services, public health emergency response sites, and a community development needs assessment hearing.
- Resolution 21-21: Transfer of $724,793.00 from Governor’s Local Government CRF Relief Fund to ADC Capital Improvements
- Contract 21-45: Big Sky Civil Engineering for Black Eagle road improvements up to $30,000.00
- Contract 21-44: All American Pest Control Inc. for MT ExpoPark pest control at $3,500.00
- Contract 21-41 & 21-42: DEQ contracts for air pollution and quality compliance totaling $13,455.00
- Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Needs Assessment
Cascade County Commission
The Commission is reviewing several resolutions and contracts including infrastructure projects and health department agreements. Items include a roof replacement for the Adult Detention Center and road maintenance on Flood Road.
- Resolution 21-16: $228,009.18 in MDT funds requested for Bridge & Road Safety & Accountability Program
- Resolution 21-19: $19,656.00 budget appropriation for Older Americans Act Programs
- Contract 21-36/Resolution 21-18: $69,950.00 grant award for Cascade County Attorney’s Office equipment
- Contract 21-37: Legal retainer agreement with Ugrin Alexander & Zadick, PC for DOC and Totem Beverage litigation
- Contract 21-32: $157,560.00 for Adult Detention Center roof replacement via TD&H Engineering
Cascade County Commission
The Cascade County Commission is meeting to decide on a floodplain variance application. This request relates to a replacement project for the Belt Creek Bridge.
- Floodplain Variance Application #2021-004 (Belt Creek Bridge replacement project)