Cascade County public meetings in 2025

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to consider five senior center contracts and two resolutions. The body will also review board appointments and reports from the auditor and treasurer.

• Contract 25-177 GF Senior Center
• Contract 25-178 Cascade Senior Center
• Contract 25-179 Centerville Senior Center
• Contract 25-180 Belt Golden Agers Senior Center
• Contract 25-181 Sun River Senior Center

The commission approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the reappointment of members to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area, each by a 3‑0 vote. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Planning Board members Dexter Busby, Bruce Moore, Beth Schoenen (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Zoning Board of Adjustment members Dexter Busby, David Deffinbaugh (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area members Jessica Gurnsey, Arron Hamilton (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Public Health Officer position and to discuss candidate evaluations. Interviews begin at 12:15 p.m. and may end earlier, after which the meeting will recess and reconvene later. The agenda also provides a public comment period for any matter within the Commissioners’ jurisdiction. The meeting will be broadcast via Zoom.

• Interviews for Public Health Officer position (starting 12:15 p.m.)
• Candidate evaluation discussion after interviews
• Public comment on any public matter not on agenda (5:00 p.m.)
• Zoom webinar registration required for remote attendance

The Special Commission met to conduct interviews for the Public Health Officer position. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 PM. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three appeals regarding denied extensions for special use permits. The board will discuss and take action on requests related to food and beverage processing facilities.

• Appeal on denial of Special Use Permit #006-2019 for a cheese processing plant (Big Sky Ch)
• Appeal on denial of Special Use Permit #016-2019 for a distillery (Silver Falls Distillery, Inc)
• Appeal on denial of Special Use Permit #009-2020 for a Vitamin Trace Mineral blending facility (Friesen Nutrition, Inc.)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will discuss several board vacancies and re-appointments. The body is also reviewing resolutions regarding sheriff's office compensation and incarceration credits, as well as multiple service agreements for senior centers.

• Contract 25-176: $18,216.22 for improving court security at the Cascade County Courthouse
• Contract 25-177: Up to $30,000 for Great Falls Senior Center
• Contract 25-180: Up to $40,920 for Belt Golden Agers Senior Center
• Resolution 25-91: Establishing 2026 daily credit for incarceration at $79.14
• Appointments for Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Behavioral Health Advisory Council

The Cascade County Commission adopted the consent agenda, confirming new and re‑appointed members for several boards and advisory councils. It also approved two sheriff‑office resolutions and five aging‑services contracts for FY2026. All items were approved without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved appointment of Michele R. Levine to Behavioral Health Advisory Council vacancy
• Approved re‑appointment of Dexter Busby, Bruce Moore and Beth Schoenen to Planning Board (terms ending Dec 31, 2028)
• Approved re‑appointment of Dexter Busby and David Deffinbaugh to Zoning Board of Adjustment (terms ending Dec 31, 2028)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Gurnsey (until May 31, 2027) and Arron Hamilton (until May 31, 2026) to Vaughn Fire Fee Service Area vacancies
• Approved Resolution 25-90 establishing compensation rate for Reserve Deputy – School Security Officer (effective Jan 1, 2026)
• Approved Resolution 25-91 setting daily incarceration credit rate at $79.14 for 2026
• Approved Contract 25-176 interagency agreement for court security funding ($18,216.22, 12/23/25‑12/24/26)
• Approved Contracts 25-177‑181 service agreements for Aging Services senior centers totaling $97,380 in FY2026 funding

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board meeting on Dec 16 2025 includes a new‑business item on zoning amendments. Planning Department Director Michael Harris will present the proposed amendments to the board. The board will discuss and consider the proposals before any action.

• Zoning amendment proposals – presentation by Planning Dept. Director Michael Harris

Cascade County Commission

The December 9, 2025 commission meeting agenda consists of a series of PDFs for review. No specific motions, contracts, or policy changes are detailed in the agenda text. The items appear to be informational documents rather than decisions.

• AAR 1 MT PRO RODEO (PDF)
• AAR 2 FINAL PLAT SEVERSON MINOR SUB (PDF)
• AAR 3 ANNEX ROOF REPLACEMENT (PDF)
• AAR 4 EXPOPARK ROOFING CHANGE ORDER-3 (PDF)
• AAR 5 12-15-2025 AUCTION (PDF)

The commission approved routine purchase orders and minute entries, adopted several health‑department budget appropriations—including a $449,262 funding increase for the Healthy Montana Families grant—and approved multiple contracts such as the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract, a final plat for a minor subdivision, a courthouse annex roof replacement, an ExpoPark roofing change order, and the auction of ten county fleet vehicles. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved minute entries for June–September 2025 (3-0)
• Approved $449,262 funding increase for Healthy Montana Families grant (3-0)
• Approved Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Severson Subsequent Minor Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved roof replacement contract for Courthouse Annex, $68,000 (3-0)
• Approved ExpoPark roofing change order, $31,724 (3-0)
• Approved auction of ten County fleet vehicles (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive updates on the Public Health Officer hiring process and a presentation on CCHD funding. The meeting also includes reports on finance, administration, and communicable diseases.

• PHO hiring process update
• CCHD funding presentation
• Board member terms review
• Communicable disease report

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting with all members voting in favor. Chairman Briggs called the meeting to order, presented reports, and the board adjourned at 1:14 pm. No other actions were decided.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:14 pm (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review several budget appropriations for the City‑County Health Department and decide on multiple contracts, including a $2,427,246 ARPA‑funded roofing project for ExpoPark. Other items include a $68,000 roof replacement for the County Courthouse Annex, a contract for the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, approval of a final plat for a minor subdivision, and the auction of ten county fleet vehicles.

• Contract 25-173: AT‑Klems Change Order‑3 for ExpoPark Roofing Project, total cost $2,427,246 (ARPA funded)
• Contract 25-172: TD&H Engineering roof replacement for Cascade County Courthouse Annex, $68,000
• Contract 25-159: Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract with Montana ExpoPark/Cascade County (effective Jan 15‑17 2026, etc.)
• Final Plat approval for Severson Subsequent Minor Subdivision, Lot 001, Section 33, Township 20 N, Range 3 E
• Contract 25-174: Auction of ten County fleet vehicles and used weed equipment, 12/15/2025‑12/22/2025

The work session approved several consent‑agenda items for the City‑County Health Department, adding funding for Healthy Montana Families and WIC programs. It also approved key contracts, including the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, courthouse annex roof replacement, an ARPA‑funded ExpoPark roofing change order, and the auction of ten county fleet vehicles. Additional budget appropriations were adopted for refund payments related to Maternal and Child Health services.

• Approved Contract 25-148 amendment increasing funding $449,262 for Healthy Montana Families (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-84 increasing expenditures $21,268 and revenues $251,435 for Parents as Teachers (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-87 increasing expenditures $36,546 and revenues $296,775 for WIC (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-159 Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract (effective Jan 15‑17, 2026)
• Approved Contract 25-172 engineering services for courthouse annex roof replacement, $68,000
• Approved Contract 25-173 AT‑Klemens Change Order‑3 adding $31,724 to ExpoPark roofing project (total $2,427,246 ARPA funded)
• Approved Contract 25-174 auction of ten County Fleet Vehicles and used weed equipment (Dec 15‑22, 2025)
• Approved Resolution 25-89 increasing expenditures $83,802 and revenues $41,901 for refund payments in Maternal and Child Health fund

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review the Treasurer's Report, the AP Report, a consent document, and a CCHD document. It will also consider several contract change orders from Rocky Mountain Contractors, including an annex change and an MT Expopark change. Finally, the commission will discuss the bid award to Bison Ford.

• Treasurers Report (updated PDF)
• AP Report (PDF)
• Rocky Mountain Contractors annex change order (AAR 1)
• Rocky Mountain Contractors MT Expopark change order (AAR 2)
• Bid award to Bison Ford (AAR 4)

The commission approved several contracts and purchase orders, all passing with a 3‑0 vote. This included a $140,000 environmental health contract, three ARPA‑funded network upgrades totaling $61,560, and a $342,048 purchase of seven new light‑duty fleet vehicles. The meeting also approved routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants.

• Approved routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-168 for MT DPHHS Task Order up to $140,000 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-164 change order for network upgrades, $31,360.80 additional cost (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-165 change order for network upgrades, $12,092.00 additional cost (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-166 installation of fiber at Sheriff’s Office, $17,058.00 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-167 purchase of seven 2026 light‑duty fleet vehicles, $342,048.28 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hybrid meeting to address standard procedural business. Items include a call to order, roll call, review of draft minutes, discussion of board matters, and a period for public comments. No specific rezoning applications, contracts, or ordinance proposals are listed on the agenda.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider several contract approvals and budget adjustments. Items include a $17,058 fiber installation at the sheriff’s office, a $140,000 health licensing contract, and a $342,048 purchase of seven new light‑duty fleet vehicles. The commission will also vote on budget changes affecting immunization clinic revenues and public‑health grant expenditures. Public comment is limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Contract 25-167: Bison Ford proposal for seven new light‑duty fleet vehicles – $342,048.28
• Contract 25-164: Rocky Mountain Contractors change order for smurf tubing and fiber – total $66,990.80
• Contract 25-166: Rocky Mountain Contractors fiber installation at the sheriff’s office – $17,058.00
• Contract 25-168: MT DPHHS environmental health and food safety licensing task order – $140,000
• Resolution 25-81: Budget appropriation for City‑County Health Department immunization clinics – revenue decrease $351,145; expense decrease $114,379

Commissioners discussed multiple contracts and budget resolutions, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for those items. No formal decisions were documented during this work session.

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda lists only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, and a public comment period. No old business, new business, or board matters requiring decisions are scheduled.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Board of County Canvassers will review and certify the election results for the City of Great Falls and the Town of Belt. The meeting will be broadcast via Zoom and includes a brief public comment period. The agenda is tentative and may be changed by the Board without notice.

• City of Great Falls election canvass (presented by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson)
• Town of Belt election canvass (presented by Elections Administrator Terry Thompson)
• Public comment on matters within the Board's jurisdiction (max 4 minutes per speaker)
• Call to Order by Chairman Larson and Pledge of Allegiance

Commissioners voted to approve the City of Great Falls election canvass, with the motion passing 3-0. They also approved the Town of Belt election canvass, also by a 3-0 vote. No other agenda items or public comments were addressed before the meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m.

• Approved Great Falls election canvass (3-0)
• Approved Town of Belt election canvass (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission is meeting to review several administrative and infrastructure items. The agenda includes discussions on facility remodels and service agreements.

• Expo Park roofing change order
• Preliminary plot for Fort Shaw townsite
• CCSO booking remodel
• FY extension service agreement
• MSU land grant college funding information

The commission approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0 vote). It approved three contract change orders—for the ExpoPark roofing project, the Fort Shaw Townsite plat, and the sheriff’s office booking remodel—each passing 3‑0. The FY2026 Extension Services Agreement with Montana State University Extension was approved by a 2‑1 vote. No other agenda items received a recorded vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-156 change order for ExpoPark roofing ($147,200) (3‑0)
• Approved Amended Plat Lot 3 of Fort Shaw Townsite (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-160 change order for sheriff’s booking remodel ($4,658) (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-135 FY2026 Extension Services Agreement ($117,000) (2‑1)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from the October 1, 2025, meeting. The session consists of reports from Family Health, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration.

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza report
• Immunization Clinics Report
• Perinatal Substance Use Grant Report
• Finance Report

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ms. Wilson and a second by Ms. Glover, with all members in favor. The board heard several reports, including environmental health, communicable disease, family health services, prevention services, immunization clinics, administration, finance, and community coalition. Public comments were made regarding financing. The meeting was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider several contract change orders, including a $147,200 addition to the ExpoPark roofing project, bringing its total cost to $2,218,000. A preliminary plat for an amended lot in the Fort Shaw Townsite will be reviewed for approval. Additional items include a $4,658 change order for the Sheriff’s Office booking remodel and a renewal of the $117,000 Extension Services agreement with Montana State University.

• Contract 25-156 AT‑Klemens Change Order – $147,200 additional cost for ExpoPark Roofing Project (total $2,218,000)
• Preliminary plat approval for Amended Lot 3, Fort Shaw Townsite, Parcel #4507600
• Contract 25-156 Copper Creek Construction Change Order‑5 – $4,658 additional cost for Sheriff’s Office Booking Remodel (total $1,068,367.40)
• Contract 25-135 FY2026 Extension Services Agreement – $117,000 renewal with Montana State University Extension
• Consent agenda contracts including Random Home Visits contract (max $10,608) and Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals dates

The commission adopted several consent‑agenda contracts, including a random home‑visit contract, a rodeo event contract, and change orders for ExpoPark roofing and a sheriff’s office remodel. It also approved the preliminary plat for Lot 3 of Fort Shaw Townsite, amended the FY2026 mill levies, and entered an interlocal fire‑medical services agreement with Great Falls.

• Approved Random Home Visits contract ($10,608) – Contract 25-157
• Approved Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals contract – Contract 25-159
• Approved AT‑Klemens roofing change order – Contract 25-156 ($147,200 additional)
• Approved Copper Creek construction change order for sheriff’s booking remodel – Contract 25-160 ($4,658 additional)
• Approved FY2026 Extension Services agreement with Montana State University – Contract 25-135 ($117,000)
• Approved amendment to FY2026 mill levies – Resolution 25-80
• Approved interlocal fire‑medical services agreement with Great Falls – Contract 25-161
• Approved preliminary plat amendment for Lot 3, Fort Shaw Townsite

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will meet to review updated laws regarding 72-hour holds. Members will also receive updates on the Community Resource Guide, strategic planning, and reports from various mental health networks.

• Updated laws on 72 hour holds
• Community Resource Guide update
• Mental Health Court report
• MT Peer Network report
• Crisis Steering Committee report

The council reviewed the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. A motion by Kristy, seconded by Cecilia, was carried and the October minutes were approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Cascade County Commission

At its October 28, 2025 meeting, the Cascade County Commission will consider a consent agenda, the Treasurer’s AP report, and several bid awards. Items include an Intercepter bid award, a Snow Blower bid award, and the final plat packet for the Milos Ranch project. The commission will also review the CCHD document.

• Intercepter bid award (AAR 1)
• Milos Ranch final plat commission packet (AAR 2)
• Snow Blower bid award (AAR 3)
• Treasurer’s AP report
• Consent agenda

The commission approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $376,837.75 purchase of Ford vehicles, a $79,500 snow blower, and a Fort Peck Tribe reimbursement contract for juvenile detention services. It adopted the consent agenda, approved the relocation of election operations to ExpoPark, and appropriated $5,845 for Justice Court software equipment. The final plat for the Milos Ranch Minor subdivision was approved. Purchase orders and accounts payable warrants were authorized.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes from June 18, June 24, Oct 14 2025)
• Approved Resolution 25-77 to relocate Election Operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall
• Approved Resolution 25-78 budget appropriation of $5,845 for Justice Court software
• Approved Contract 25-154 Fort Peck Tribe reimbursement contract ($260 per day per youth)
• Approved Contract 25-153 vehicle purchase for $376,837.75 (2-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Milos Ranch Minor subdivision (2-0)
• Approved Contract 25-155 snow blower purchase for $79,500 (2-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will vote on Contract 25-153 to buy two 2026 Ford Utility Cruisers and three 2026 Ford F‑150 4x4 Responders for $376,837.75. The agenda also includes three resolutions—appointing a special deputy attorney, relocating election operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall for November 4, 2025, and a $5,845 budget appropriation for Justice Court recording equipment—and several contracts covering labor, tribal detention services, health department advertising, and traffic safety. Public comment is limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 25-76: appoint Jeremy S. Craft as Special Deputy County Attorney for two state prosecutions
• Resolution 25-77: move Election Operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall for Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025
• Resolution 25-78: allocate $5,845 from Justice Court Fund #1000 for software recording equipment
• Contract 25-147: collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2, effective July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2028
• Contract 25-153: purchase of Ford vehicles totaling $376,837.75

The work session adopted Resolution 25-76 appointing Jeremy S. Craft as a Special Deputy, Resolution 25-77 moving Election Operations to ExpoPark Exhibition Hall, and Resolution 25-78 adding $5,845 for court recording equipment. The commission also approved multiple contracts, including a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2, a Fort Peck Tribe juvenile detention reimbursement, health department task orders, a bench advertising agreement, a Montana DOT traffic‑safety agreement, a Ford vehicle purchase, and a used snow blower. Additionally, the final plat for the Milos Ranch Minor parcel was approved.

• Approved Resolution 25-76 appointing Jeremy S. Craft as Special Deputy
• Approved Resolution 25-77 relocating Election Operations to ExpoPark Hall
• Approved Resolution 25-78 budget increase $5,845 for recording equipment
• Approved Contract 25-147 Teamsters Local Union #2 collective bargaining agreement
• Approved Contract 25-154 Fort Peck Tribe juvenile detention reimbursement ($260 per diem)
• Approved Contract 25-148 MT DPHHS task order amendment, funding increase $449,262
• Approved Contract 25-149 Aspen Advertising bench display $450
• Approved Contract 25-151 MT DOT Buckle‑Up traffic‑safety agreement $85,015

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review two special use permit applications for townhomes submitted by MV Investments. It will also review a special use permit application for a tourist home submitted by Jon O'Leary on behalf of Jennifer Gentile. Public comments and other board matters will follow.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 ZBOA meeting minutes
• Special Use Permit for two townhomes – applicant MV Investments (SUP 018‑2025 & SUP 019‑2025)
• Special Use Permit for a tourist home – applicant Jon O'Leary for Jennifer Gentile (SUP 020‑2025)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission meeting on October 14, 2025 will consider multiple resolutions (25-71, 25-72, 25-73) and a series of contracts (25-137 through 25-146 and related AAR contracts). Details of each item are provided in the referenced PDF documents. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution 25-71
• Resolution 25-72
• Contract 25-137
• Contract 25-138
• Contract 25-143

The Cascade County Commission voted 2‑0 to cancel $87,806.97 in real‑estate, personal‑property and mobile‑home tax deficiencies. It also approved several large equipment purchases and a parcel acquisition, all by 2‑0 votes. Additional approvals included budget appropriations for the Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team and the Election Capital Reserve, and a contract for CBP detainee‑housing funding.

• Approved purchase of Stockett Transfer Site parcel for $63,475 (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 6105E mower for $127,586.52 (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of two Caterpillar 160 AWD motor graders for $396,000 (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 962‑wheel loader for $291,780 (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑73 cancelling $87,806.97 in tax deficiencies (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑145 funding CBP detainee‑housing $20,700 per year (2‑0)
• Approved budget appropriations: $1,583 for Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team and $7,951 for Election Capital Reserve (2‑0)
• Approved routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0)

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will conduct a hybrid meeting to handle routine business such as call to order, roll call, and public comment. No specific old or new business items are listed. The agenda consists solely of procedural items and an adjournment.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will review an appeal concerning Resolution 25-70. Materials on the agenda include the Administrative Appeal Request, a revised presentation packet, and amendment documents offering either an affirmation or denial of the resolution. The commission will decide whether to affirm or deny the intention of ZBOA as presented in the appeal packet.

• Appeal packet for Resolution 25-70 (SUP 013-2025)
• Revised AAR & Resolution 25-70 with affirm or deny options
• Resolution 25-70 Affim Resolution of Intention ZBOA amendment
• Resolution 25-70 Deny Resolution of Intention ZBOA amendment
• Public Notice for the appeal (SUP 013-2025)

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve Resolution 25‑70, which affirms the Zoning Board of Adjustments' granting of Special Use Permit #013‑2025 for a membership club (sport training facility) on the parcel described as Section 29, Township 20 North, Range 03 East, Cascade County. The resolution also directs the Planning Department to prepare a zoning map amendment to rezone the parcel back to industrial. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 25‑70 affirming ZBOA permit #013‑2025 and directing a zoning map amendment (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will vote on a resolution cancelling $87,806.97 in real estate, personal property, and mobile home taxes. It will also consider budget appropriations for the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Team and for election equipment totaling $7,951. Several contracts will be reviewed, including a disaster‑communication service with OnSolve LLC and purchases of farm equipment. Additional items include a parcel purchase for the Stockett Transfer Site.

• Resolution 25-73: Cancel $87,806.97 in real estate, personal property, and mobile home taxes
• Resolution 25-71: Appropriation for the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Team budget (fund #2865-313)
• Resolution 25-72: Appropriation of $7,951 for equipment from the Cascade County Election Capital Reserve Fund (fund #4150)
• Contract 25-137: Service Agreement with OnSolve LLC for CodeRED emergency communication, total $30,334.26 (annual $10,111.42)
• Contract 25-139: Purchase of one 2025 John Deere 6105E tractor, total cost $127,586.52

The October 8, 2025 Cascade County Commission work session listed several budget appropriations and contract items on a consent agenda, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or rejections for those items. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m. No other actions were documented.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider settlement discussions and possible counter‑proposals in two cases: Dale and Janelle Yatsko d/b/a Green Creek Dispensary and Sandra Dickman (Cause No. BDV 21-439), and Shawn Brass and Great Northern Naturals LLC (Cause No. BDV 22-0336). The board may move into executive session to discuss legal strategy for these matters. Afterward, the public may comment on any other issue within the commissioners’ jurisdiction before the meeting adjourns.

• Settlement discussion and possible resolution or counter‑proposal in Yatsko/Dickman case (Cause No. BDV 21-439)
• Settlement discussion and possible resolution or counter‑proposal in Brass/Great Northern Naturals case (Cause No. BDV 22-0336)
• Potential move to executive session to discuss legal strategy for the above lawsuits
• Public comment on any matter not on the agenda but within commissioners’ jurisdiction

Commissioners discussed two pending lawsuits involving Green Creek Dispensary and Great Northern Naturals. The commission recessed and entered executive session to consider legal strategy, and no public comments were received. The meeting resumed briefly, no further action was taken, and the commission adjourned.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will hold a public comment period and consider minutes from August and September. It will review a CSAA LAC funding application for $3,200, with a form due from the council. Continued business includes discussion of the Community Resource Guide, a strategic plan update, and a by‑laws update pending prior minutes approval. Several representative reports will be presented, including the Mental Health Court and CSAA reports.

• CSAA LAC Funds $3200.00 – form due
• Community Resource Guide – possible use of funds
• By‑Laws Update (pending September minutes approval)
• Mental Health Court report
• CSAA Report – attached to email

The council approved the minutes from the August and September 2025 meetings. A motion to submit the $3,200 CSAA Local Advisory Council funding application was also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August & September 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved submission of $3,200 CSAA LAC funding application (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from the September 3, 2025, meeting. The session includes reports from Family Health Services, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, and Administration.

• Clean Indoor Air Act Update
• Annual Report Feedback
• Communicable Disease Report
• Immunization Clinics report

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to consider Resolution 25-68 and Resolution 25-69. The body will also review seven separate contracts numbered 25-128 through 25-136. The agenda includes the review of treasury and accounts payable reports.

• Resolution 25-68
• Resolution 25-69
• Contract 25-128
• Contract 25-130
• Contracts 25-131, 25-132, 25-133, 25-134, and 25-136

The commission voted to approve routine purchase orders and accounts payable warrants. It then approved the consent agenda, which included several contracts and a resolution. A change order for the sheriff's office remodel was approved, and a resolution setting solid waste fees for FY 2025‑2026 was adopted.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Resolution 25-68 and Contracts 25-128, 25-130, 25-133, 25-134, 25-131, 25-132 (2-0)
• Approved Contract 25-136 (Copper Creek Construction Change Order‑4) adding $64,586.00 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-69 establishing FY 2025‑2026 solid waste fees and protest procedures (2-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review and vote on two special use permit applications: SUP 014-2025 submitted by Trent and Emily Clifton, and SUP 016-2025 submitted by Abbott. The board will also consider approval of the draft meeting minutes from June, July, and August 2025. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond routine matters.

• Review and vote on Special Use Permit 014-2025 for Trent and Emily Clifton
• Review and vote on Special Use Permit 016-2025 for Abbott
• Approve draft ZBOA meeting minutes from June, July, and August 2025

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will consider a consent agenda including the appointment of special deputy prosecutors, the renewal of a $117,000 Extension Services Agreement, and the approval of a $64,586 change order for the Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel Project.

• Resolution 25-68 appointing Special Deputy Prosecutors
• Contract 25-135: MSU Extension Services Agreement ($117,000)
• Contract 25-136: Sheriff's Office Booking Remodel Change Order ($64,586)
• Contract 25-128: Area VIII Agency on Aging Contract ($2,084,806)
• Contract 25-130: BIA Juvenile Detention Center Contract ($1,063,709.40)

The commission reviewed a consent agenda that listed several contracts and resolutions, but the minutes do not note any vote totals or approval outcomes. Public members offered brief comments, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

Planning Board

The Cascade County Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to review the minutes from their July 15, 2025 session. No new business is listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held at the Courthouse Annex Room 105 and online via Zoom.

• Review of July 15, 2025 Planning Board minutes
• Hybrid meeting format: Courthouse Annex Room 105 and Zoom
• No new business listed for the meeting

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss the FY26 fee proposal for the Cascade County Solid Waste System. The agenda includes a resolution of intent and a public hearing notice regarding new codes and fees.

• Resolution 25-59 Resolution of Intent Solid Waste District
• FY26 fee proposal presentation
• Proposed new codes and fees (Exhibit B)
• Code assignment audit findings

Commissioners approved Resolution 25‑59, which sets the FY 2025‑2026 solid waste fees and fee codes for Cascade County’s Rural Solid Waste District. The motion carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The public hearing received no written testimony, no proponents, opponents, or informational witnesses. The reading of the public notice was waived without objection.

• Approved Resolution 25‑59 establishing FY 2025‑2026 solid waste fees (3‑0)
• Waived reading of public notice (no objection)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items and review preliminary documents, including a DUI task force annual plan and a Milos Ranch project.

• DUI Task Force 2025 Annual Plan
• Milos Ranch Preliminary Plan
• OldCC Federal Award
• Consent Agenda Items
• August 26, 2025 Work Session Minutes

The Commission approved a consent agenda that established the Department of Disaster and Emergency Services under the Sheriff and renewed several contracts, including a Century Link telecom agreement and two pipe‑installation contracts. Separate motions also approved the County DUI Task Force annual plan, a preliminary subdivision plat for Milos Ranch Minor, and a $200,007 federal grant for advance planning. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Resolution 25-67 establishing the Department of Disaster and Emergency Services under the Sheriff (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-122 Century Link Total Advantage Agreement amendment (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-126 Rocky Mountain Contractors pipe installation at the County Annex, $35,630 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-127 Rocky Mountain Contractors pipe installation at ExpoPark, $17,075 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-125 Cascade County DUI Task Force 2025‑2026 Annual Plan (3‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application of Milos Ranch Minor with 13 conditions (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25-129 Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Grant, $200,007 total award (3‑0)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council approved the CSAA Annual Outcomes Report after motions by Susie and Ginny, with no nay votes recorded. Minutes from the June 2025 meeting were reviewed and will be voted on at the October 6 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved CSAA Annual Outcomes Report

Cascade County Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss and hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026 budget. The agenda includes reviews of the final budget report, capital plan, and budget transfers.

• Public hearings for the FY 2026 proposed budget
• Review of County Wide, Road, and Rural mill levy comparisons
• Resolution 25-60
• Resolution 25-61
• Resolution 25-62

The Cascade County Special Commission continued a public hearing and then voted on seven resolutions. Each motion carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The resolutions set elected officials' salary schedules, levy assessments for rural lighting districts, create technology and bridge/road reserve funds, establish the method for levying voted mills, adopt the FY 2025/2026 operating budget, and set county tax mill levies for FY 2025/2026.

• Approved Resolution 25-60 establishing FY 2025/2026 elected officials' salaries (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-61 levying assessments for rural lighting districts (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-62 establishing Technology Reserve Fund #4080 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-63 establishing Bridge/Road Reserve Fund #4151 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-64 establishing method of levying voted mills per HB231 & SB542 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-65 adopting final operating budget & appropriation authority for FY 2025/2026 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-66 setting Cascade County tax mill levies for FY 2025/2026 (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. It also approved the Environmental Health Fee Schedule to move to County Commission approval, again with unanimous support. The Clean Indoor Air Act update was postponed. The minutes of this September 3 meeting were later officially approved on October 1, 2025.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Health Fee Schedule to go to County Commission (unanimous)
• Postponed Clean Indoor Air Act update (no vote recorded)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes on 10/1/25 (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The September 3 work session presented a resolution to create a Disaster and Emergency Services department, three public‑works contracts, a DUI task force plan, a CenturyLink service amendment, and a preliminary subdivision plat for Milos Ranch. No vote tallies or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes. The meeting concluded with brief public comment and adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda and purchase orders unanimously. It also approved three major contracts: the $1,077,883.75 McIver Road Overlay, a $101,155 change order for the Adult Detention Center booking remodel, and a $28,506 change order for the Sheriff’s Office booking remodel. Additionally, two members were appointed to the Great Falls Airport Authority board. The fiscal year 2026 budget hearing was opened and will continue through September 4, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda and minutes (3-0)
• Approved Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Warrants (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-117 McIver Road Overlay $1,077,883.75 (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-118 change order $101,155 for Adult Detention Center locks (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-116 change order $28,506 for Sheriff’s Office booking remodel (3-0)
• Appointed Robert David Smith to Great Falls Airport Authority (term ends 12/31/2026) (3-0)
• Appointed Rod Hall to Great Falls Airport Authority (term ends 12/31/2027) (3-0)
• Opened FY 2026 budget hearing, to run through September 4, 2025 (no vote)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission approved several contracts, including an interlocal agreement with Great Falls, a collective bargaining agreement for Aging Services, a master services agreement for the online permitting platform, and a Century Link services amendment. It also adopted budget appropriations for the Cancer Control Program, Women, Infant and Children Farmers Market Program, Foster Program, Ryan White Part C, Immunization Program reserves, and In‑Home and Access Services. Board appointments for the Great Falls Airport Authority were confirmed.

• Approved Contract 25-110 Interlocal Agreement with City of Great Falls (Opioid Abatement)
• Approved Contract 25-120 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union #2 for Aging Services
• Approved Contract 25-121 Master Services Agreement with GeoCivix, LLC for online permitting platform
• Approved Contract 25-122 Century Link Total Advantage Amendment 6 for Metro Ethernet services
• Adopted Resolution 25-53 Budget appropriation decreasing Cancer Control Program expenditures by $67,497
• Adopted Resolution 25-54 Budget appropriation increasing Women, Infant and Children Farmers Market Program revenue by $30 and expenditures by $2,067
• Adopted Resolution 25-55 Budget appropriation for Foster Program increasing revenue $19,620 and expenditures $37,255
• Confirmed Great Falls Airport Authority Board appointments for two vacancies

Cascade County Commission

The Commission voted 3‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑49, donating a County parcel to NeighborWorks Great Falls for affordable housing. It also approved several contracts and grant actions, including a heat‑pump replacement contract, an ARPA grant reallocation, and a Pfizer vaccine discount program.

• Approved Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Warrants (motion carries 3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑49 donating parcel for affordable housing (motion carries 3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑107 for heat‑pump replacement, $22,313 (motion carries 3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑50 reallocating ARPA grant funding (motion carries 3‑0)
• Accepted $130,209 juvenile detention grant from Montana Board of Crime Control (approved)
• Approved Contract 25‑109 Pfizer Prime Vaccine Discounts program (motion carries 3‑0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement to convert 1.58 mi of Airport Bench Road to gravel (approved)
• Adopted Resolutions 25‑51 and 25‑52 rejecting claims of Alan Whitmire and Kolby Alan Bastas (approved)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The board received reports on training, family health services, environmental health, fee schedule updates, prevention services, communicable diseases, administration, finance, strategic planning, and community coalition. No other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 12:59 pm.

• Approved June 4 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

Commissioners considered consent‑agenda items that included two resolutions rejecting claims and several interlocal agreements and contracts. Additional agenda items included a parcel donation request for affordable housing, a courthouse heat‑pump replacement contract, ARPA funding reallocation, and a Pfizer vaccine discount program. The minutes do not record any vote totals or explicit approvals for these items. The session adjourned at 2:43 PM.

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the termination of the Neste Event Marketing services agreement (3‑0) and approved a $464,400 talent buyer contract with Lakefront Entertainment for the 2025 Montana State Fair (3‑0). All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved termination of Contract 25‑105 with Neste Event Marketing (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑106 talent buyer agreement for State Fair, $464,400 (3‑0)

Cascade County Commission

The Special Commission meeting featured updates on ARPA projects, water district reports, IT training, phone system upgrades, and several county facilities projects. Commissioners and staff discussed each item but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 2:11 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The commissioners listed a series of contracts and memoranda of understanding on the consent agenda, including agreements with Montana Wool Growers Association, Montana Stockgrowers Association, and multiple county health partnerships. The only action noted was that Contract 25‑101 (Behavior Health Local Advisory Council bylaws) was confirmed to have been pulled from the agenda. No votes or approvals were recorded for the listed items.

• Consent‑agenda contracts and MOUs presented (no vote recorded)
• Contract 25‑101 pulled from agenda (no vote recorded)

Cascade County Commission

Commissioner Eric Hinebauch moved to approve the appeal by Harrison Land and Livestock, LLC and MPH Holdings, LLC to modify the Zoning Board of Adjustments' conditional approval for Special Use Permit #003-2025. The motion was adopted with a 3‑0 vote. The revision requires the applicant to abide by all representations in the original and amended applications.

• Approved appeal to modify ZBOA conditional approval for Special Use Permit #003-2025 (pet crematorium) – motion carried 3‑0

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved routine purchase orders and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the final plat for the Kingsland Minor Subdivision and a contract for the County Health Department software. The board denied the proposed rezoning of Parcel 1992605 from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial. It also approved a multi‑year contract with Sankey Rodeo for the Big Sky Pro Rodeo.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-89 (HS GovTech Solutions) for Health Department (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Kingsland Minor Subdivision (3-0)
• Denied rezoning of Parcel 1992605 from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-81 Full Stock Contractor Agreement with Sankey Rodeo (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The July 2, 2025 work session presented several contracts and agenda items, including an election‑software agreement, multiple MT State Fair entertainment contracts, a health‑department services contract, a final plat approval for Kingsland Minor, a zoning map amendment proposal, and a rodeo stock contractor agreement. The minutes do not record any votes or formal approvals for these items. The session was adjourned at 2:44 p.m.

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, both unanimously. It adopted a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2026 in the amount of $88,171,361. Additional budget appropriations and contracts were approved, including a $1.5 M transfer for the Sun Prairie Road Project. All motions recorded carried with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks (3-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (3-0)
• Adopted tentative interim operating budget for FY 2026, $88,171,361 (3-0)
• Approved budget appropriation transferring $1,500,000 to Sun Prairie Road Project (Resolution 25-43)
• Approved budget appropriation of $10,000 for Opioid Settlement Trust Fund utilization (Resolution 25-41)
• Approved budget appropriation of $300 for City‑County Health Department Community Grant Buckle‑up Fund (Resolution 25-45)
• Approved auction of 21 county vehicles and 1 tractor at Ox & Sons Auto Auction (Contract 25-69)
• Approved $1 easement for Juvenile Detention Center sewer service (Contract 25-71)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission adopted a tentative interim operating budget for fiscal year 2026. It also approved several budget appropriations, including funds for opioid settlement utilization and the Sun Prairie Road Project. In addition, the commission authorized a series of contracts covering juvenile detention education, weed control, and law‑enforcement support.

• Adopted Resolution 25-44: Tentative interim operating budget for FY 2026
• Approved Resolution 25-37: Rejected claim of Joseph Patrick Furr
• Approved Resolution 25-38: $1,000 operating expense appropriation (Dept 258)
• Approved Resolution 25-43: $1,500,000 transfer for Sun Prairie Road Project
• Approved Resolution 25-40: Established Opioid Settlement Fund utilization
• Approved Contract 25-61: Teacher services for Juvenile Detention Center ($70,000 per year)
• Approved Contract 25-62: Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant $19,875 for Belt Weed Management
• Approved Contract 25-66: Cooperative Law Enforcement grant $3,500 with US Forest Service

Cascade County Commission

The commission held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Juvenile Detention Center administration role. Four interview sessions were scheduled and completed. The public portion of the meeting was recessed for an executive session and later reconvened before adjournment.

• Held special meeting to conduct Juvenile Detention Center admin interviews (completed)
• Conducted interview at 10:30 a.m. (completed)
• Conducted interview at 1:00 p.m. (completed)
• Conducted interview at 3:00 p.m. (completed)
• Entered executive session (public meeting recessed)
• Resumed public meeting at 4:45 p.m. (completed)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 p.m. (completed)

Cascade County Commission

The Commission considered Contract 25-67 between Western Sky Enterprises and Cascade County for community decay abatement at 1500 Adams Blvd, Great Falls. Commissioner Eric Hinebauch moved to approve the contract for $27,150. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other matters were addressed.

• Approved Contract 25-67 for community decay abatement ($27,150) (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The Compensation Board, chaired by Margaret Mitchell, recommended a 0% salary increase for elected officials (excluding the sheriff and county attorney) and the commission approved it 7-3. A separate motion to give sheriffs a 0% increase passed 9-1. A motion for a 0% raise for the county attorney failed 6-4, and a later proposal for a $2,500 flat increase for the county attorney also failed 5-5. The meeting also elected Margaret Mitchell as chair of the session by a 10-0 vote.

• Elected officials' salaries set at 0% increase (excluding sheriff and attorney) approved (7-3)
• Sheriff's salary set at 0% increase approved (9-1)
• County attorney's 0% raise motion failed (6-4)
• Flat $2,500 increase for county attorney motion failed (5-5)
• Margaret Mitchell elected chair of the meeting approved (10-0)

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved all purchase orders and the consent agenda by a 3‑0 vote. Several contracts were authorized, including a $75,000 payment to the Great Falls Turf Club for race purses and a $33,000 United Way donation. The commission also approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Severson Minor and voted to discontinue an alley between 9th and 8th Streets South. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple contracts (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑54: $75,000 race‑purse payment to Great Falls Turf Club (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑55: United Way donation awards $25,000 Meals on Wheels, $8,000 Foster Grandparents (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑56: Pine Technologies CMS subscription (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑53: Public Health Emergency contract up to $75,797 (3‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application of Severson Subsequent Minor (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑33 to discontinue alley between 9th and 8th Streets South (3‑0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The proposal to grant authority to an Environmental Health Technician was tabled for further legal review. No other actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled grant authority to Environmental Health Technician (pending legal review)

Cascade County Commission

The commission adopted a consent agenda that approved a series of budget appropriations and contracts across several departments. Items included funding for the Rural Fire Council, health‑department budget adjustments, and various service contracts for the ExpoPark, County Attorney’s Office, and public‑works projects. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the work session.

• Approved Resolution 25-32 budget appropriation for Rural Fire Council Fund $925 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-54 agreement with Great Falls Turf Club for MT ExpoPark (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-55 United Way donation awards $25,000 to Meals on Wheels and $8,000 to Foster Grandparent (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-56 Pine Technologies CMS subscription for County Attorney’s Office, 3‑year term (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-57 J & L Maintenance sealing and re‑striping Great Falls parking lot $21,808.24 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-58 Warehouse flooring change order for Executive Plaza $6,363.73 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-34 health‑department budget change – increase revenue $10,000, decrease expense $15,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved Contract 25-53 MT DPHHS task order for public health emergency preparedness $75,797 (consent agenda)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates and community reports.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The commission held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Planning Director position, moved into executive session, and then reconvened before adjourning. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Cascade County Commission

The commission met on May 27, 2025, via Zoom and in person. Commissioners approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks by a 3‑0 vote. A motion was made to approve the consent agenda and the March 25, 2025 minutes, but the vote result was not recorded in the minutes. The treasurer’s monthly report was presented.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable checks (3-0)

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved the acceptance of a $60,000 Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant to update subdivision regulations. A resolution was adopted to appoint Special Deputy Prosecutors from the Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office. Several fire‑fee service area positions and a DUI Task Force member were re‑appointed or appointed under the consent agenda. Additional contracts for school district elections and a United Way volunteer workstation were recorded.

• Accepted Montana Community Reinvestment Planning Grant for subdivision regulation revision (Contract 25-16)
• Adopted Resolution 25-31 appointing Special Deputy Prosecutors from Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office
• Re‑appointed fire‑fee service area members and appointed DUI Task Force member (consent agenda)
• Recorded Election Contract between Great Falls Public School District and Cascade County (Contract 25-45)
• Recorded United Way of Cascade County RSVP Volunteer Workstation MOU (Contract 25-52)

Cascade County Commission

The commission approved purchase orders and the consent agenda, each by a 2‑0 vote. It then approved Contract 25‑43 for $27,150, Contract 25‑49 for $45,700, and Contract 25‑50 for a county attorney case‑management system, all by 2‑0 votes. The commission also adopted Resolution 25‑30 establishing oversight of the solid‑waste system and approved the preliminary subdivision plat for Lariat Industrial Park, each with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (2‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑43 with Western Sky Enterprises for $27,150 (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑49 for Executive Plaza parking lot overlay, $45,700 (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 25‑50 for Pine Technologies case‑management system (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑30 establishing solid‑waste system oversight (2‑0)
• Approved Lariat Industrial Park preliminary subdivision plat with conditions (2‑0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. The grant authority for an Environmental Health Technician was tabled pending legal review. Several reports were presented, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled grant authority for Environmental Health Technician (legal review pending)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 pm

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission work session discussed several contracts and budget appropriations covering the Black Eagle Superfund site, a radio repeater lease, road engineering services, health department funding adjustments, a solid‑waste oversight resolution, and other items. The minutes do not record any vote totals, approvals, denials, or tabling of these items. No formal decisions are documented in the record.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council approved the April 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed or reported without formal decisions.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve purchase orders and accounts payable warrants and to adopt the consent agenda and April 8 minutes. It also approved the sale of ten older fleet vehicles, a tractor, a snow blower and a tire machine at a public surplus auction (3‑0). The board approved leasing four 3,000‑sq ft commercial bays on Parcel #5720400 (3‑0) and extended the MT Coal Endowment Program contract to March 31 2028 (2‑1). The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda and April 8, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved sale of ten fleet vehicles, one tractor, one snow blower, one tire machine at public surplus auction (3‑0)
• Approved lease of four 3,000‑sq ft commercial bays on Parcel #5720400 (3‑0)
• Approved extension of MT Coal Endowment Program contract to March 31 2028 (2‑1)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission work session presented several contracts, lease agreements, and budget appropriations across departments such as Public Works, Aging Services, and the Health Department. No vote totals, approvals, denials, or other outcomes were recorded in the minutes for these items. The meeting concluded without any documented decisions.

Cascade County Commission

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve purchase orders and accounts payable warrants. It also approved a $3,200 budget increase for the 2024 ICAC Task Force grant. Contracts were adopted for an inmate commissary service, a commercial building lease, mosquito‑abatement services, and digital preservation of historic film archives.

• Approved purchase orders and accounts payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-22 increasing ICAC Task Force grant budget by $3,200
• Approved Contract 25-33 for inmate commissary service at the adult detention center (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-30 leasing 80 × 180 ft building to Michael Troyer (3-0)
• Approved Contract 25-31 for mosquito‑abatement aerial services
• Approved Contract 25-32 for digital preservation of the county’s historic film archive

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 8 2025 meeting, the March 2025 meeting, and the March 20 2021 legislative meeting. Each approval was made with all board members in favor and no public comments. No other actions were decided; several reports were presented but no votes were taken on them.

• Approved January 8 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 20 2021 legislative minutes (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The board approved Resolution 25-22, adding $3,200 to the 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant budget. It also approved Contract 25-31 with JHS, Inc. for mosquito abatement services, covering mobilization costs and per‑acre application fees. Two other items— a lease application for a commercial shop (Contract 25-30) and a digitization service proposal (Contract 25-32)—were presented but no decision was recorded.

• Approved Resolution 25-22 increasing ICAC Task Force Grant budget by $3,200
• Approved Contract 25-31 for mosquito abatement services (mobilization $6,500 plus per‑acre fees)

Cascade County Commission

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve pending purchase orders and payable warrants. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the senior advisory council appointment and three contracts. Finally, the commission adopted the Planning Board’s recommendation to approve the Kingsland Minor Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase orders and payable warrants (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including senior advisory council appointment and three contracts (3-0)
• Approved Kingsland Minor Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It also approved Resolution 25-06 concerning cigar bars, and Resolution 25-07 concerning vaccine exemptions, each with unanimous support. No public or member comments were made.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-06: Cigar Bars (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-07: Vaccine Exemptions (unanimous)

Cascade County Commission

The Cascade County Commission presented three consent‑agenda contracts: a video program agreement with CGI Digital, a vehicle purchase from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge, and an amendment to the Senior Advisory Council bylaws. No vote totals or approval outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting also included a preliminary subdivision plat request and public comments before adjourning.