{ "city": "Sanders County", "state": "Montana", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.sanders.mt.us/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board has no scheduled meetings this week", "summary": "The Sanders County Board of Commissioners has no meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, or Thursday, July 23. The only session is on Wednesday, July 22, which includes updates from the County Attorney and Land Services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-230", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Refuse District", "headline": "Board will discuss a possible increase to the refuse fee", "summary": "The Sanders County Refuse District Board will consider several refuse appeals and review recent financial documents. They will receive a recycling report and an aging summary. A key agenda item is an update on a potential refuse fee increase.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-229", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Weed Board", "headline": "Weed board to discuss drone spraying, contract road spraying, and education schedule", "summary": "The Sanders County Weed Board will review reports on Rush Skeletonweed, Blueweed, and Eurasian Watermilfoil, along with old business including an education/outreach schedule, employee status, and a weed education class. New business includes a morning office closure for follow-up spraying. The board will also consider 'I Control My Own' permits, complaint compliance, and approve time sheets and claims.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-227", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to discuss easement, lease amendments, and department updates", "summary": "The Sanders County Board of Commissioners will hold administrative meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, including discussions on the Northern Lights Easement, a lease agreement amendment, and quarterly department updates. The agenda also includes a county journal voucher and budget review, as well as updates from the County Attorney and Human Resources.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-228", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Local Emergency Planning Committee", "headline": "Sanders County LEPC discusses wildfire prep and grants", "summary": "The Sanders County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to discuss emergency operations plan updates, wildfire season preparation, and the Hyper-Reach/IPAWS emergency notification system. New business includes evaluating AlertWest camera locations, coordination with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan/Fire Council, and the BRIC grant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-226", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Sanders County Commissioners hold preliminary budget meetings", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of preliminary budget meetings from July 7 to July 9, 2026. These sessions involve reviews of budget requests for various county departments and offices.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-225", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to discuss airport grant amendment and lease termination", "summary": "On July 2, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to discuss an Airport Grant Amendment and a Termination of Lease Agreement. A scheduled Human Resources update was canceled. No other meetings are scheduled for the earlier days of the week.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-224", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-224", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to decide on Baldy View Estates subdivision extension", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet June 23-25 to discuss and decide on several items. Key actions include a one-year extension request for conditional preliminary approval of Baldy View Estates IV Subsequent Minor Subdivision, award of a Payroll Clerk contract, and administrative items such as the USFS Cooperative Road Agreement, Airport Lease Agreement, and Resolution 2026-12 rescinding Resolution 2026-10. The board will also review the county journal voucher and budget, receive an emergency management update, and hold a Salary Compensation Board meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-223", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-223", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Sanders County Board to canvass election and discuss administrative items", "summary": "The Sanders County Board of Commissioners will conduct an election canvass and review administrative items including a Clean Lakes agreement, library board appointments, and airport agreements. A junk vehicle bid opening is canceled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-222", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-222", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board will hear public comments on Main Street Burger appeal and Antimony Mine variance", "summary": "The Sanders County Board of Health will meet on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The agenda includes approval of the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes. The board will consider public comments on an appeal concerning Main Street Burger and a variance request for the Antimony Mine. No other action items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-220", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Sanders County Board of Commissioners meeting schedule for June 8-12, 2026", "summary": "Most scheduled administrative meetings and bid openings for this period were canceled. A Board of Health meeting is scheduled for June 11.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-221", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-221", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Sanders County Park Board", "headline": "Park board to discuss canceling July meeting and updating bylaws", "summary": "The Sanders County Park Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss canceling the July meeting, and consider updates to bylaws and trail maintenance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-219", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Solid Waste Review cost analysis discussed on June 3", "summary": "The Board will review the solid waste cost analysis on June 3. A United States Forest Service update scheduled for June 4 was cancelled. Administrative items include discussion of surplus property and audit of county claims. A DNRC update with Ben Holland is also on the June 4 agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-218", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-218", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board will consider FY 2026 budget amendment resolution", "summary": "The Sanders County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a budget amendment at 10:00 a.m., followed by a vote on Resolution 2026‑10 for fiscal year 2026 budget changes at 10:20 a.m. They will also open a bid for surplus property—a 1992 Skid Steer—at 10:30 a.m. At 11:00 a.m., the board will discuss an employee housing agreement for the county fairgrounds unit and a forest management services agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05252026-217", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05252026-217", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Weed Board", "headline": "Sanders County Weed Board to review weed reports and permit renewals", "summary": "The board will discuss reports on Rush Skeletonweed, Blueweed, and Eurasian Watermilfoil. Members will review the public outreach schedule and the status of 'I Control My Own' permits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-216", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to review DUI task force plan and county budget", "summary": "The Sanders County Board of Commissioners holds its weekly meeting with several updates and routine administrative items. Agenda items include the DUI Task Force annual plan, a Forest Stakeholder Collaborative update, and the Sheriff's Office update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-215", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-215", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Local Emergency Planning Committee", "headline": "LEPC to review EOP and discuss wildfire season prep", "summary": "The Sanders County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve previous minutes, review the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) as old business, and discuss wildfire season preparation along with the Hyper-Reach/IPAWS emergency notification system and OEM support for fire response. The meeting is primarily planning and discussion; no votes on funding or contracts are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-213", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-213", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to decide on employee insurance, contracts, and grant acceptance", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will hold an administrative session on May 13 to discuss and decide on several items, including county employee insurance, fair cleaning and security contracts, a Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program sub-contract, and an asphalt bid opening. They will also consider acceptance of a DOJ OVW EIP grant and a resolution authorizing prosecutorial assistance. On May 14, the board will review facilities updates and discuss the FY 2027 budget allocation for herbicide treatment. No meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-214", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-214", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Sanders County Park Board", "headline": "Park Board to discuss Heron trails and Cabinet Gorge boat launch", "summary": "The Sanders County Park Board will meet to discuss new business items including Heron trails and the Cabinet Gorge boat launch. Ongoing business includes potential updates to bylaws and addressing dead trees and personal property at Henry Creek. The board will also review and approve minutes from March and April 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-211", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Asphalt bids opened, petition policy and airport lease on agenda", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners meets on Thursday, May 7. Items include opening asphalt construction bids, considering Resolution 2026-08 (Petition Policy), and approving an Airport Hangar Lease Agreement. The County Attorney and Human Resources will provide updates, and a CWPP update is scheduled for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-212", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-212", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider road maintenance agreement and alcohol tax funding", "summary": "The Sanders County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday includes an Office of Emergency Management update and administrative items such as a Road Maintenance Agreement and Alcohol Tax Funding Designation. Wednesday's Land Services update is canceled, but a County Employee Insurance update is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-210", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-210", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Aquatic Invasive Plants Task Force Board", "headline": "Task force to vote on 2026 management plan update and herbicide contractor", "summary": "The Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Plants Task Force will consider and vote on the 2026 update to the management plan, review funding status and new funding requests, and select a contractor for herbicide application. Other agenda items include inspection station updates, scientific advisory panel summary, and education outreach.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-209", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board will consider the Airport Grant Agreement for Plains and Thompson Falls airports", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will discuss an Airport Grant Agreement for the Plains and Thompson Falls airports. They will also consider Resolution 2026-08 concerning the county’s petition policy. A continued opening of the Road Oil bid will be addressed. Updates from the County Attorney (canceled) and Human Resources will be provided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-208", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-208", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Refuse District", "headline": "Board will consider the Hot Springs School District refuse appeal", "summary": "The Sanders County Refuse District Board will discuss a refuse service appeal from the Hot Springs School District. They will review the March 2026 financial reports and the accounts receivable aging summary. A request for public lands cleanup will be considered, and a recycling report will be presented by Refuse Supervisor Jason Peterson.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-206", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-206", "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Weed Board", "headline": "Weed Board to discuss Blueweed program hiring and $2,500 donation", "summary": "The Sanders County Weed Board meets to review reports on Rush Skeletonweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil, discuss old business including drone spraying and public outreach scheduling, and consider new business such as the Blueweed Program with hiring and a $2,500 cost share donation. The board will also approve permits, time sheets, and claims.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-205", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/AgendaCenter" } ] }