Butte public meetings in 2022

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners held a special meeting for the purpose of adjourning sine die. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned sine die

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners approved several resolutions for final reading, including budget amendments for health and community development grants. A petition to vacate a public right-of-way was referred to the Public Works Committee, and a contract amendment for road design was referred back for further review.

• Referred Petition No. 2021-03 to close a public right-of-way to Public Works Committee (9-0)
• Approved budget amendment for $289,600 in Covid and Monkey Pox funding (9-0)
• Advanced Resolution 2022-78 for Bell-Mont Minor Subdivision to final reading (9-0)
• Advanced Resolution 2022-79 for Behavioral Health Systems budget amendment to final reading (9-0)
• Advanced Resolution 2022-80 for property transfer to Rekk Properties, LLC to final reading (9-0)
• Advanced Resolution 2022-82 for Praxis Sim Holdings, LLC application to final reading (9-0)
• Advanced Resolution 2022-83 for Audaciter Consulting LLC job creation grant to final reading (9-0)
• Advanced Resolution 2022-84 for BioSqueeze Inc. job creation grant to final reading (9-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved several contract amendments and a professional agreement for public health services. These actions secure funding for COVID-19 and Monkeypox immunizations, home visiting services, and behavioral health for the local detention facility.

• Authorized amendment for COVID immunization ($272,188.00) and Monkeypox services ($17,423.00)
• Authorized PREP Program amendment for home visiting services ($83,000 per period)
• Authorized professional agreement with Community Correctional and Counseling Services for detention facility behavioral health ($85,017.50 annually)
• Authorized contract amendment for HIV Early Intervention and Outreach Services ($78,603)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes with correction

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on regional hazard planning, grant applications, and a presentation on a full-scale exercise conducted by REC Silicon.

• Approved October 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Land Sales Committee

The committee recommended the demolition of 51 Missoula Ave and the creation of a developer's lease packet for 712 N. Wyoming St. It also recommended surveying the Missoula Ave parcel to dedicate public roads.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting
• Recommended demolition of 51 Missoula Ave property (all ayes)
• Recommended Planning Department explore right of way exemption and hire a surveyor for 51 Missoula Ave (all ayes)
• Recommended seeking approvals to design a lease agreement developer's packet for 712 N. Wyoming St (all ayes)

Superfund Advisory and Redevelopment Trust Authority

The board approved redevelopment assistance for a project at East Galena Street and extended the Lizzie Block Alley Project deadline. It also allocated $100,000 in grants across 12 different events. The board requested an annual investment report from the Montana Board of Investments for February 28.

• Approved $75,000 redevelopment assistance for Capgras Holdings, LLC at East Galena Street (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Lizzie Block Alley Project to December 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 in event grants, including $25,000 for An Ri Ra and $16,000 for Uptown Hoops
• Denied funding for Highlands College Trades and Technology Day, Brawls, and Kickstart Days
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Archives Board

The Board approved the purchase of exterior banners and the removal of three specific collections from the archives. The board also approved the meeting minutes from November 2022.

• Approved purchase of exterior banners for $5,420 total
• Approved deaccession of Dan Crosley maps (2022.165)
• Approved deaccession of Mary Durkin Albums (2022.186)
• Approved deaccession of Butte Ephemera (2022.146)
• Approved November 2022 Minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the meeting minutes from November 14, 2022. Staff provided updates on park equipment, the master plan timeline, and winter recreation activities. No other substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved agenda
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications and allowed one applicant to postpone their hearing. The board voted unanimously to approve requests for property variances from Kurt Doffinger and Estacado Interests.

• Approved Variance 22-000002 for Kurt Doffinger (4-0)
• Approved Variance 22-000003 for Estacado Interests (4-0)
• Postponed special use application 22-000013 for Sunshine Welsch to January 19th
• Approved meeting minutes from May 19th and June 16th, 2022

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners declared an emergency for the Basin Creek Watershed and approved several personnel appointments and insurance contracts. They also advanced resolutions regarding property sales and municipal code amendments to final reading.

• Approved emergency forest health and wildland fire threat declaration for Basin Creek Watershed (11-0)
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance agreements for Local No. 4372 MFPE Clerks (11-0)
• Approved job creation contracts for Bio Squeeze Inc and Audaciter Consulting (11-0)
• Approved appointments of Hattie Thatcher, Dr. Sarah Mullowney, and Dr. Seth Cornell to the Board of Health
• Approved lease agreement with Mary Ann Kenneally for Christmas Tree Collection land
• Approved final plat of the Bell-Mont Minor Subdivision
• Approved purchase and sale agreement with S&O LLC for Montana Connections Park property
• Advanced Resolution 2022-77 (sale of 123-135 East Park) and Council Bill 2022-13 (Board of Health code amendments) to final reading (11-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Kenwood Hotel sign and a partial approval for the restoration of 659 & 661 South Main Street. A decision on window replacements for the old YMCA was tabled until January. The Commission also received updates on the Basin Creek Caretakers House and mine yard rehabilitation grants.

• Approved COA for Kenwood Hotel neon sign restoration
• Approved COA for 659 & 661 South Main St with exceptions for porch treads, gable shingles, picture windows, and siding reveal size
• Tabled decision on 401-409 W. Park St (Old YMCA) windows until January meeting
• Approved meeting minutes unanimously

Civic Center Board

The Butte Civic Center Board will review minutes from November 3rd and discuss several items including the Parrott Tailings project, the 1923 project, and proposed concession pricing for 2023. Other topics include parking control on the north lot, a marketing report, and a request to close the lobby after the final Tech football game. The board will also hear updates on past and upcoming events.

• Parrott Tailings Update
• 1923 Update
• Concession Pricing for 2023
• North Parking Traffic Control
• Request to close lobby following final Tech football game

The Board approved a contract with Mountain West Traffic Control for the North parking lot. Members also proposed suspending scoreboard advertising charges until January 2024. The board received updates on the '1923' production filming and Parrot Tailings waste removal.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved contract with Mountain West Traffic Control for North parking lot
• Proposed not charging scoreboard advertisers until January 2024

Mile High Conservation District

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current financial report. Final approval was granted for the BNSF/TKDA Silver Bow Creek application (MH-07-22).

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Approved BNSF/TKDA Silver Bow Creek application MH-07-22

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners met to finalize the canvass of the November 8, 2022 General Election. The board approved the minutes from the previous day's special meeting.

• Approved minutes of the November 21, 2022 Special Meeting (8-0)

Urban Revitalization Board

The board approved matching grants for signage refurbishment, a cooling unit replacement, and emergency waterline work. The board also accepted the financial report and approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022, meeting.

• Approved grant up to $1,875 for signage at 63 W. Broadway (Unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $35,656.25 for condenser unit at 22 W. Park (Unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $4,929.50 for waterline and sidewalk at 210-214 S. Washington (Unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports as presented (Unanimous)

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners met to review and certify the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election. After discussing a discrepancy in Precinct 17, the board voted to accept the count and signed the Canvass Report.

• Approved motion to accept the ballot count in Precinct 17 (unanimous)
• Accepted and signed the 2022 General Election Canvass Report

Tax Increment Financing Industrial District (TIFID)

The TIFID Board unanimously recommended that the Council of Commissioners approve a purchase and sale agreement with S&O, LLC and amendments to agreements with the Stace McGee Group. The S&O, LLC project involves a 40-acre parcel for Empire Building Materials, while the Stace McGee Group amendments extend the purchase deadline to April 30, 2023.

• Approved May 13 and September 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2022 minutes with amendment to correct $350,000 figure (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approval of S&O, LLC Purchase and Sale Agreement for 40 acres (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approval of Amendments to Stace McGee Group Purchase and Sale Agreements (unanimous)

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners approved a $150,000 budget increase for the Health Department via a Montana Healthcare Foundation Grant. They also authorized several service agreements for public works, IT, and health services, and moved an ordinance regarding the Board of Health to second reading.

• Approved $150,000 unanticipated revenue for FY 2022-2023 health budget
• Approved MOU with Butte Teamsters’ Union, Local No. 2
• Approved Class 3 Kennel License for 293 Ski Area Loop
• Approved sale of 5 SCBAs to Melrose Fire Department
• Approved 1923 location lease agreement for 2023 (10-0)
• Approved bridge maintenance agreement with Montana Department of Transportation
• Approved cattle grazing agreement with Griff Davidson on Basin Creek Road (10-0)
• Moved Ordinance No. 2022-13 amending Board of Health code to second reading (10-0)

Fire Commission

The Fire Commission conducted interviews and reviewed presentation binders for one probationary firefighter position. Committee members scored the interviewees and submitted those scores to the HR Department for tabulation.

• Reviewed probationary firefighter new hire process
• Conducted oral and WebEx interviews
• Submitted interviewee scores to HR Department

Archives Board

The Board approved the deaccession of four specific collections, including the transfer of the Harley Straus Collection to the University of North Dakota. Members also discussed vault space and the acquisition of Anaconda Company records.

• Approved October 2022 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 1986.023 — 1998 Butte Central Alumni Directory (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 2010.043 — Published books from the Sarsfield O’Sullivan Collection (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 2018.005 — Harley Straus Collection to be transferred to University of North Dakota (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 2022.098 — Doug Schultz Collection (unanimous)

Fair Board

The board accepted the treasurer's report and approved a motion to accept Soraya Dell to the board, pending approval from the commissioners. Members discussed potential fair attractions and the need to secure a venue contract.

• Accepted treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Approved motion to accept Soraya Dell to the fair board, pending JP and commissioner approval (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and received departmental reports on park maintenance, water park revenue, and grant applications. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda

Board of Health

The provided document is an agenda for the October 12, 2022, meeting. It lists several items for authorization, including nursing services for Divide School District and various state health contracts, but does not record the final votes or outcomes.

Civic Center Board

The Butte Civic Center Board will review minutes from October 13th and discuss new business including Special Olympics Basketball, Parrott Tailings, 1923, Butte Plaza Mall, and a request to close the lobby after the final Tech football game. Old business includes updates on 1923, the mall location, Class A Duals, Parrott Tailings, and the general election. The board will also review past and upcoming events.

• Special Olympics Basketball
• Parrott Tailings Update
• 1923 Update
• Butte Plaza Mall Update
• Request to close lobby following final Tech Football Game

The Board authorized an agreement for the production of '1923' to film a second season at the Civic Center. The board specified that revenue from this agreement exceeding expenses must be allocated to the parking lot fund. The Board also approved locking the lobby doors for the production's food services after November 5th.

• Approved agreement for '1923' second season filming (Unanimous)
• Approved allocation of '1923' revenue above expenses to the parking lot fund (Unanimous)
• Approved locking lobby doors for '1923' food services after November 5th
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners approved amendments to the wastewater treatment system municipal code and granted conditional approval for the Eclipse Minor Subdivision. Several administrative contracts and appointments were approved, while a request to purchase city-county property was denied.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-11 amending wastewater treatment system and service charges (12-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-73 granting conditional approval for Eclipse Minor Subdivision (12-0)
• Denied request from Robert Farren to purchase property at 2935 Richardson Street (12-0)
• Approved $150,000 buy/sell agreement for 5 acres of land north of the new shops
• Approved appointment of Keely Mills to the Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-76 appropriating unanticipated revenue for the residential substance abuse treatment program (12-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-75 accepting donation of vacant real property (10-2)
• Denied emergency suspension of rules for Resolution No. 2022-75 (6-6 tie, Chief Executive voted no)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission approved the demolition of a home at 131-133 E. Aluminum St. contingent upon the salvage of historic materials. It also approved temporary modifications to the Old Sheriff's Office for a movie production.

• Approved demolition COA for 131-133 E. Aluminum St. contingent on salvage of historic materials and a 45-day delay for salvage
• Approved temporary modifications to Old Sheriff's Office at 225 N. Alaska St. for movie filming (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Weed Control Board

The Butte Weed Control Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on federal and state weed management, and discuss the next meeting date. No specific weed-control actions or funding decisions are listed on the agenda.

The board approved the minutes from September 6, 2022. Supervisor John Moodry provided updates on spraying bills, a Department of Agriculture inspection at Divide Creek, and staffing changes. The board reported the abatement of 8 non-compliance properties.

• Approved September 6, 2022, minutes

Fire Advisory Committee

The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss updates on radios, training, and a VFD IT committee report on paging system trials. The TIFID balance is reported as $233,605.70, with an approved radio request not yet reflected.

• TIFID balance of $233,605.70 reported for FY2023
• Approved request for 8 radios not yet reflected in balance
• Discussion of paging system trials: Iamresponding, Who's Responding, eDispatch
• Update on testing availability through CAD

The committee unanimously approved the October 4, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed the lack of new radios and debated the reliability of phone-based notification apps versus traditional pagers. No substantive decisions were made regarding new IT systems or equipment purchases.

• Approved October 4, 2022, minutes (Unanimous)
• Cancelled December meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for January 3, 2023

South Butte Targeted Economic Development District Board

The South Butte Targeted Economic Development District Board will consider amending a contract for engineering services related to the North Parkmont Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, Repave, and Fiber Sleeve project. The board will also discuss future projects and the budget.

• Amendment of WET contract for engineering services for North Parkmont Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, Repave, and Fiber Sleeve
• Discussion of future projects
• Discussion of budget

The Board unanimously recommended an infrastructure assistance grant for Western States Equipment to the Council of Commissioners. The board also reviewed updates on the WET Infrastructure Analysis and the denial of a solar project.

• Approved minutes from Dec 4, 2019, Nov 13, 2020, and April 14, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $98,000 infrastructure grant for Western States Equipment to Council of Commissioners (Unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The committee unanimously approved the September 28, 2022 minutes. Reports included the receipt of three federal grants for hazardous materials training and updates on the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting also featured a presentation on the Basin Creek water treatment plant.

• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Urban Revitalization Board

The board approved five matching grants for interior and exterior property improvements. The agency also accepted the financial report and take back requests. A $7 million mixed-use development at 123-135 East Park Street was noted as awarded by the Council.

• Approved grant up to $531.25 for bathroom exhaust fans at 403-405 W. Granite (Unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $3,395 for roof and heaters at 326-328 S. Washington (Unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $4,190 for retaining walls at 307 W. Quartz (Unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $3,059 for plumbing, heating, and insulation at 450 W. Silver (Unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $3,396.25 for sewer line and sidewalks at 533 W. Park (Unanimous)
• Accepted financial information as presented (Unanimous)
• Accepted take back request as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022, meeting (Unanimous)

Animal Services Board

The Animal Services Board approved the April 21, 2022 meeting minutes and elected Dr. Carl McQueary as Vice Chair. The coordinator reported on animal intake, foster program success, improved vet relationships, and completion of euthanasia training. No bids were submitted for the shelter remodel, and a new animal control truck was acquired.

• Approved April 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Carl McQueary as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Health Study Advisory Committee

The Butte-Silver Bow Health Study Advisory Committee will receive presentations from the Montana DEQ on historical monitoring efforts and from Montana Resources on its dust control program, a public survey report, and a three-year air quality summary.

• DEQ presentation on historical monitoring efforts in Butte and surrounding area
• Montana Resources presentation on current dust control program
• Review of public survey report
• Review of 3-year Ambient Air Quality Summary report for TSP and PM10 monitoring

Civic Center Board

The Butte Civic Center Board of Directors will meet on October 13, 2022, to discuss several updates including the 1923 project, the Butte Plaza Mall location, and Parrott Tailings. The board will also consider a change to Class A Duals and receive a marketing report. The meeting will begin with approval of the September 4, 2022 minutes.

• 1923 Update
• Mall Location Update
• Class A Duals - Change
• Parrott Tailings Update
• General Election Update

Weed Control Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive progress reports. The agenda includes updates on federal and state management.

• Approval of September 6, 2022, minutes
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report

Fire Advisory Committee

The Fire Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss operational updates. The body will review radio and training status and evaluate paging system trial periods.

• Radio update
• Training update
• VFD IT Committee trial periods for paging systems (Iamresponding, Who’s Responding, eDispatch)

Fire Advisory Committee

The Fire Advisory Committee is meeting to review financial reports and operational updates. The body will discuss the selection of a paging system and address structural and equipment issues.

• TIFID balance of $275,760.00
• Turnouts on order totaling $10,845.34
• VFD IT Committee update on paging systems (Iamresponding, Who’s Responding, SafeAlert)
• Fire call reporting, training, and grant updates

Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive management updates. The agenda includes a specific item regarding Divide Creek and a progress report.

• Approval of July 5, 2022, minutes
• Discussion regarding Meg Smith – Divide Creek
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report

Civic Center Board

The Board of Directors is reviewing status updates for various productions and concerts. The agenda includes discussions on sound systems, fencing, and marketing reports.

• Update on 1923 production
• Justin Moore Concert update
• Parrott Tailings fencing update
• Sound system update
• Big Sky Volleyball Challenge ticket sales

Silver Bow Developmental Disability Council

The Board of Directors is meeting to discuss nominations for President, Vice-President, and Treasurer. The board is also reviewing the organization's by-laws and year-to-date financial statements.

• Vote on Lisa Kopp as Secretary
• Review of organization By-Laws
• Year-to-date Profit and Loss Statement report
• Reports on special events including ADA Anniversary and Butte-toberfest

Civic Center Board

The Board of Directors will review updates on various productions, concerts, and marketing reports. The meeting also includes updates on budget items and past June events.

• Update on 1923 production
• Mall Event Center update
• Justin Moore Concert update
• 101 Studios Request update
• Parrott Tailings update

Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive progress reports. The board will also discuss federal and state management updates.

• Approval of May 3, 2022, minutes
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing various paging systems including Iamresponding, Who’s Responding, and SafeAlert. Members are also discussing the potential creation of a new study group to identify fire department improvements.

• Review of TIFID balance of $252,371.91 as of June 7, 2022
• Discussion of paging systems: Iamresponding, Who’s Responding, and SafeAlert
• Proposed creation of a BSB Fire Dept. improvement study group

Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive progress reports. The session includes updates on federal and state management.

• Approval of May 3, 2022, minutes
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report

Civic Center Board

The Board of Directors will meet to review budget items and receive updates on the Parrott Tailings and 101 Studios request. The agenda includes reports on parking lot construction and a letter of agreement for ticket sellers at Mother Lode.

• Update on 101 Studios Request
• Parrott Tailings Update
• Budget items and updates
• Letter of Agreement for Ticket Sellers at Mother Lode
• Report on Parking Lot Construction

Health Study Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from the Greeley Community Development Corporation and the Montana Environmental Information Center regarding MRI Ambient Air Quality Data Summary Report. Members will also discuss scheduling the next meeting.

• Presentation on MRI Ambient Air Quality Data Summary Report

Weed Control Board

The board will review the April 5, 2022, minutes and receive updates on federal and state management. The meeting also includes a progress report.

• Approval of April 5, 2022, minutes
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee will review reports from the Fire Chief regarding monthly calls and fire apparatus. Discussion includes a presentation by Dave McPherson on radios, pagers, and phone applications.

• Review of TIFID balance of $279,992.48 as of April 5, 2022
• Discussion of radios, pagers, and phone applications
• Fire Chief report on fire apparatus
• TIFID approval or denial of requests

Health Study Advisory Committee

The committee will review a presentation on public health communication for wildfire smoke events. Members will also discuss scheduling the next meeting for May.

• Presentation of Butte-Silver Bow Public Health Communication for Wildfire Smoke Events
• Discussion regarding the EPA approved Limited Maintenance Plan for PM-10 attainment
• Request for information on the MRI Ambient Air Quality Data Summary Report

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss radio, pager, and phone application options with Dave McPherson. Members will also review the monthly fire call report and fire apparatus status.

• TIFID balance of $279,992.48 as of April 5, 2022
• Review of quotes for radios, pagers, and phone applications
• Approval or denial of TIFID requests

Civic Center Board

The Board of Directors will review board member terms, schedule changes, and a budget update. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Parrott Tailings and TBID requests.

• Budget Update
• Review of Board Member Terms
• TBID Requests

Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to review federal and state management updates and a progress report. The board is also scheduled to open bids for herbicides.

• Herbicide bid opening

Civic Center Board

The Board of Directors is meeting to review new business including TBID requests and MHSA 2024 bids. The agenda also includes updates on the Parrott Tailings parking lot and the upcoming budget process.

• MHSA 2024 Bids
• TBID Requests
• Parrott Tailings parking lot update
• Upcoming budget process
• Marketing report

Weed Control Board

The board will review the February 8, 2022, minutes and receive federal and state management updates. The agenda also includes a progress report and discussion regarding herbicide bid approval and advertising.

• Approval of February 8, 2022, minutes
• Herbicide bid approval and advertising

Fire Advisory Committee

The Fire Advisory Committee is meeting to review the TIFID balance and discuss quarterly fire volume call data updates. The committee will also consider the appointment of Commissioner John Sorich to the body.

• TIFID balance reported as $284,973.00
• Proposed quarterly fire volume call data reports from BFD and VFD
• Appointment of Commissioner John Sorich to the Fire Advisory Committee
• Review of TIFID requests

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners is reviewing a proposal for a one mill levy to fund search and rescue operations. Other items include requests for property purchases, budget amendments for health services, and marijuana excise tax questions.

• Resolution 2022-07: One mill levy to raise approximately $75,000.00 for search and rescue
• Property purchase request: 2422 Pine St. by Tristian Thomas
• Property purchase request: Vacant land near 241 Williams Street by Michael & Kelly Anne Hovan
• Property purchase request: 322 W Gold (parcel 441800) by Melissa O’Dell
• Resolution 2021-55: 3% local-option excise tax on medical and non-medical marijuana

Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive federal and state management updates. The board will also review a progress report.

• Approval of January 4, 2022, minutes
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposing a 3% local-option excise tax on marijuana products. The body is also reviewing budget amendments for ARPA funds and public health grants, as well as various board appointments.

• Resolution 2021-55: Proposed 3% local-option excise tax on medical and non-medical marijuana
• Request to use $183,000 from the FY 2021-2022 Fire Fund as a down payment for a Type 3 Engine
• Resolution 2022-10: Transfer of approximately 11.5 acres of real property to Scoular Company
• Application for a $50,000 grant from the Montana State Library
• Resolution 2022-09: Appropriation of ARPA coronavirus recovery funds and state water & sewer grants

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee is working to nominate a Chairperson and may discuss inviting the County Attorney. Members are also reviewing equipment and upgrade requests from Volunteer Fire Departments.

• Nomination of a Chairperson to the Fire Advisory Committee
• TIFID balance of $284,973.00 as of January 4, 2022
• Review of VFD requests for equipment and upgrades

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners is discussing potential new taxes for search and rescue and marijuana sales. The body is also reviewing requests for the purchase of city-owned land and a proposal to address public nuisances.

• Resolution to propose a one mill levy to raise approximately $75,000.00 for search and rescue operations
• Resolution to propose a 3% local-option excise tax on medical and non-medical marijuana products
• Proposal to create or amend an ordinance for the abatement of public nuisances
• Requests to purchase BSB property at 2422 Pine St., 322 W Gold, and parcels in Walkerville
• Authorization for a bid opening for a 400 Kw Diesel Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch for the Butte Civic Center

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will discuss appropriating $1 million in ARPA funds for a public health and economic response grant program. The body is also holding public hearings to amend the budget for ARPA funds and public health emergency grants.

• Proposed $1 million ARPA grant program for businesses and agencies
• Proposed one mill levy to raise approximately $75,000 for search and rescue operations
• Bid opening for a 400 Kw Diesel Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch for the Butte Civic Center
• Reconsideration of Resolution 2021-55 regarding a 3% local-option excise tax on marijuana
• Proposed ordinance amending the fire code regarding the sale of fireworks

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners is reviewing requests to amend the fiscal year budget to appropriate ARPA funds and unanticipated revenue for health grants. The body is also considering several private requests to purchase BSB-owned land and a proposal for a speed study on Highway 2.

• Requests to purchase BSB property at 2422 Pine St., 322 W Gold, and parcels in Walkerville
• Proposed public hearing on January 19, 2022, to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Proposed bid opening on January 19, 2022, for a 400 Kw Diesel Generator and Transfer Switch for the Butte Civic Center
• Proposed ordinance to identify and abate public nuisances on properties with repeated disruptive activities
• Ordinance No. 2021-08 amending the Fire Code regarding the sale of fireworks

Civic Center Board

The Board of Directors is meeting to discuss the upcoming budget process and provide updates on the Parrott Tailings parking lot. The body will also review rental and concession pricing.

• Upcoming budget process
• Parking Lot- Parrott Tailings update
• Concession pricing
• Main Arena and Annex rental pricing
• Review of concrete cut

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will review a proposal to place a 3% local-option excise tax on marijuana sales on the 2022 primary ballot. The body is also discussing several budget amendments for unanticipated revenue and various public works infrastructure projects.

• Resolution 2021-55: Proposed 3% local-option excise tax on medical and non-medical marijuana
• Communication 2022-10: Request to place a 15-90 Search & Rescue mill levy on the 2022 primary ballot
• Communication 2022-13: Agreement with WET for sewer main design and construction on Oklahoma and Empire Streets
• Communication 2022-02: Request to purchase BSB-owned lot at 322 W Gold
• Resolution 2022-04: Budget amendment to use ASPCA revenue for cat kennels at the animal shelter

Weed Control Board

The board will review the minutes from the December 7, 2021, meeting and receive federal and state management updates. The agenda also includes a progress report.

• Approval of December 7, 2021, minutes
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report