Butte public meetings in 2025

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission will vote on which structural and governance topics to include in its draft report. The body will also receive updates from working groups regarding the fire department, coroner, and director versus coordinator positions.

• Vote on whether commissioners should be full-time or part-time
• Vote on whether positions should be paid or unpaid
• Vote on the role and structure of the Mayor
• Vote on City-County Manager model and removal process
• Updates from Fire Department, Coroner, and Director vs. Coordinator working groups

The Study Commission approved the December 15 minutes (with one dissenting vote). It voted unanimously to make commissioner positions full‑time, to set the number of commissioners at four, and to make those positions paid. The commission also approved including the City‑County Manager form of government in the preliminary report and adopted a cause‑and‑due‑process removal rule for the manager.

• Approved December 15, 2025 minutes (1 dissenting vote from Commissioner Perdue‑Dolan)
• Approved full‑time commissioner positions (unanimous)
• Established four full‑time commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time commissioners shall be paid positions (unanimous)
• Included City‑County Manager form of government in preliminary report (unanimous)
• Adopted cause‑and‑due‑process removal requirement for City‑County Manager (unanimous)
• Directed staff to revise draft charter language and consult County Attorney (unanimous)
• Set tentative Jan 26 date for Fire Department Working Group presentation (tentative, not a vote)

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a $200,000 grant to assist with the redevelopment of the Phoenix Building. It will also review several land purchase requests, including property adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street and Parcel No. 0001904920 near 403 Transit Street. Additional agenda items include resolutions on tax‑deeded land ownership, budget amendments for unanticipated revenue, and a sale of a parcel at 305 W. Mercury for economic development.

• Public Hearing request (Communication No. 2025-591) for a $200,000 grant to redevelop the Phoenix Building
• Approval request (Communication No. 2025-581/249) to purchase land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street
• Approval request (Communication No. 2025-587) to purchase Parcel No. 0001904920 bordering 403 Transit Street
• Resolution No. 2025-72 appropriating unanticipated revenue from the Montana State Department of Commerce to the Community Development Fund for Phoenix Building redevelopment
• Resolution No. 2025-74 authorizing sale of parcel known as 305 W. Mercury for economic or community development

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council will vote on three resolutions, including a budget amendment to allocate a $200,000 state grant for the Phoenix Building redevelopment. It will also adopt the ADA Title II Self‑Evaluation and Transition Plan and authorize the sale of the 305 W. Mercury parcel for economic development. Additional items include approvals of various contracts, agreements and a public‑safety event.

• Resolution 2025-72 – allocate $200,000 grant to the Community Development Fund for Phoenix Building redevelopment
• Resolution 2025-73 – adopt the ADA Title II Self‑Evaluation and Transition Plan
• Resolution 2025-74 – authorize sale of parcel 305 W. Mercury (Butte Townsite S13, T03 N, R08 W, Block 46, Lot 3‑7 and Lot 2A) for economic development
• Communication 2025-599 – approve quote agreement with Verkada Security Systems for the WWTP Effluent Reuse Project
• Communication 2025-601 – authorize the 2nd annual Copper Kings 100 endurance run, closing southbound Shields between Mercury and Texas Avenue

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It concurred with and placed on file several appointments to the ADA and Local Advisory Councils, as well as multiple agreements with state and local agencies. Additional communications were held for further public hearing or committee review.

• Approved December 3 minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda with listed items (9-0)
• Concurred and placed on file ADA Advisory Council appointments (Comm 2025-585)
• Concurred and placed on file Local Advisory Council appointments (Comm 2025-586)
• Concurred and placed on file DEQ access agreement (Comm 2025-588)
• Concurred and placed on file State DNRC contract amendment (Comm 2025-592)
• Concurred and placed on file MOU with Teamsters (Comm 2025-593)
• Concurred and placed on file Parks software renewal agreement (Comm 2025-594)

Business Improvement District (BID)

The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District will review a draft budget and establish priority areas for spending. The board will also confirm the 2026 meeting schedule and identify groups to invite to future sessions.

• Review of draft budget
• Confirmation of 2026 meeting dates and times
• Discussion of Uptown Master Plan project prioritization
• Planning Department discussion regarding sidewalks
• Review of garbage can emptying schedules and overflow processes

The board approved the meeting agenda, approved the previous meeting minutes, and approved printing and mailing the newsletter to all property owners. The budget vote and snow‑removal contract review were postponed to future meetings. The next board meeting was scheduled for January 9, 2026.

• Approved agenda with Snow Removal addition (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved printing and mailing of the newsletter (motion carried)
• Deferred budget re‑vote to a future meeting
• Deferred Snow Removal RFP review to the new year
• Scheduled next board meeting for Jan 9 2026

Urban Revitalization Board

The Urban Revitalization Board is reviewing five grant requests for property renovations and development. Decisions include funding for a new housing development and various infrastructure repairs.

• Aluminum & Washington Housing Development: recommended funding up to $148,754 for 5 single-family homes
• Aluminum & Washington Sidewalk & Road Project: recommended funding up to $57,432
• 9 S. Idaho (Butte Central Catholic Schools): recommended funding up to $22,007.50 for architectural services
• 648 S. Dakota: recommended funding up to $4,162.50 for a new roof
• 529 S. Colorado: recommended reimbursement of $2,055.13 for waterline replacement

The board unanimously approved a grant of up to $150,000 (25% of eligible costs) for the renovation of 28 E. Galena property. The motion was made by Bob Brown and seconded by Kevin Patrick. Earlier, the board also unanimously approved the meeting minutes and accepted the financial report.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $150,000 for 28 E. Galena renovation (unanimous)

Urban Forest Board

The board will read and approve the November meeting minutes and receive a financial report. An Urban Forester report will be presented, followed by discussion of Tree City recertification due December 31. The meeting will also cover Uptown Economic Development activities and an update on Rowe Road tree planting. Public comments will be taken at the end.

• Tree City recertification due December 31
• Uptown Economic Development activities
• Rowe Road planting update
• Financial Report
• Urban Forester Report

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte‑Silver Bow Study Commission will approve the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting and receive updates from several working groups, including City‑County Manager/Mayor, Commissioners, Fire Department, Neighborhood Council, and Coroner groups. The commission will discuss a new proposal regarding Director versus Coordinator positions. A public hearing may be held if scheduled, and the meeting will conclude with announcements about upcoming events and the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting
• Updates from City‑County Manager/Mayor, Commissioners, Fire Department, Neighborhood Council, and Coroner working groups
• New business: Working Group update on Director vs. Coordinator positions
• Public hearing (if one is being held)
• Announcements: PartyLine event on December 17, no meeting on December 22, next meeting on December 29, 2025

The commission approved the December 1 minutes unanimously and then discussed a range of charter revision concepts without taking formal votes. Members agreed to present eight specific governance topics—such as the number of commissioners, mayor role, tie‑breaking authority, and a city‑county manager model—for individual votes at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved December 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold individual votes on eight governance items at next meeting (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Greenway Authority Board

The Greenway Management Board is meeting to receive updates on the Durant Canyon project and the Craddock Easement. The board will also discuss a press comment inquiry and an ICMM update.

• Durant Canyon BAP (Patriot) and BNSF Railroad update
• Durant Canyon project update
• Craddock Easement
• Press comment inquiry
• ICMM update

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss the possibility of becoming or spinning off into a 501c3 organization. The group will also revisit sculpture placements and the use of the BSB website page.

• Discussion of forming a 501c3 nonprofit similar to Friends of the Archives
• Review of sculpture placements
• Discussion of BSB website page use for the committee
• Status update on SARTA Grant submission

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider authorizing a contract with the Montana Department of Quality to review subdivision water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater systems. The board will also discuss a vaccine storage agreement and a SARTA grant. Staff will provide updates on budgeting, staffing, and programs.

• Contract with Montana Department of Quality for subdivision system reviews through June 30, 2027
• Memorandum of understanding with St. James Health Care Pharmacy for emergency vaccine storage
• SARTA Grant vote
• Health Department budget and staffing updates

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will consider adopting an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The body will also review requests from residents to purchase city-county owned land and address questions regarding a potential data center.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
• Request from Patti and Chris Salmonsen to purchase land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street
• Request from William F. McGinnis to purchase property on Parcel No. 0001905650
• Request for answers regarding the impacts of a potential data center in Butte MT
• Proposed resolution for Unsold Tax Deed Land, including a $4,633.76 refund for Deluxe Enterprises

Land Sales Committee

The Butte‑Silver Bow Land Sales Committee will vote to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a public comment period. The committee will discuss and brainstorm land‑sales valuation approaches and steps to resolve differences before forwarding recommendations to the Council of Commissioners.

• Vote to approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Public comment on agenda items
• Discussion and brainstorming of land‑sales valuation methods and next steps before Council review

The Land Sales Committee discussed methods for valuing city-owned property, including an online tool and professional appraisal. A motion to use either method was substituted to refer the proposal to the Ad Hoc Committee and legal counsel. The substitute motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

• Approved referring the online tool or professional appraisal proposal to the Ad Hoc Committee for review (unanimous)

Weed Control Board

The Weed Control Board will consider approval of the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear brief public comments limited to five minutes and receive updates on federal and state weed management. The board will also receive a progress report and set the date for its next meeting.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 minutes
• Public comments (5‑minute limit)
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report
• Next meeting date

The Weed Control Board approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. The board also approved a motion to verify payment for the Four Bar Seven Ranch Estates weed management plan and to review the 2023/2024 minutes for prior action on that plan.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes
• Approved motion to verify payment for Four Bar Seven Ranch weed management plan and review 2023/2024 minutes

Superfund Advisory and Redevelopment Trust Authority

The Superfund Advisory and Redevelopment Trust Authority will discuss, deliberate, and make decisions on the 2025‑26 SARTA grant applications. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of prior minutes, public comment, and reports from sub‑committees.

• 2025‑26 SARTA Grant Applications – discussion, deliberation, and decisions

Parks & Recreation Board

The BSB Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review a parks memorial policy update and a 2026 parks ordinance revision. The board will also receive reports on park maintenance, fitness classes, and the Snoflinga event.

• Parks Memorial Policy Update
• Parks Ordinance Revision 2026
• Parks Maintenance Update
• Snoflinga update
• Fitness Classes update

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee

The ADA Advisory Committee met on December 5, 2025 at the Butte Archives. A quorum was established with two members present and one absent. The committee received updates on the upcoming WT Group public hearing and discussed potential new member nominations. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Civic Center Board

The Civic Center Board will review and vote on several operational items. These include setting concession pricing, confirming completion of the Northeast parking lot, and approving the installation of a new basketball floor. The board will also hear a marketing report and discuss the Red Cross shelter agreement.

• Concession pricing decision
• Confirm completion of Northeast parking lot
• Approve installation of new basketball floor
• Marketing report presentation
• Red Cross shelter agreement

The board discussed items such as a Red Cross shelter agreement, sale of the annex floor, a new basketball floor, a hockey fence, and various upcoming events. The minutes do not show any approvals, denials, votes, or other formal actions taken on these topics. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Council of Commissioners

The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments for fire equipment, tree planting, and sewer parts, as well as authorizing the purchase of new water department vehicles and land sales.

• Authorization to purchase new wheel loader and dump truck for Water Department
• Resolution to amend budget for SCBA equipment for Fire Department
• Resolution to amend budget for tree planting in Skyline Park
• Resolution to authorize sole-source purchase of sewer parts
• Public hearing scheduled for ADA transition plan

The council unanimously approved the November 19, 2025 minutes and an emergency suspension of the rules. It authorized the Water Department to acquire a 3‑4 cubic yard wheel loader, a 5‑yard dump truck, and a skip loader. Several budget‑related resolutions, including funding for gas masks, tree planting, and a sole‑source sewer parts purchase, were also passed unanimously. A land purchase request was referred back to the Land Sales Committee for further review.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved emergency suspension of the rules (2025-584) (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved consent agenda with listed exceptions (9 yea 0 nay)
• Authorized purchase of 3‑4 yd wheel loader for Water Dept (concur and placed on file)
• Authorized purchase of 5‑yd dump truck for Water Dept (concur and placed on file)
• Authorized purchase of skip loader for Water Dept (concur and placed on file)
• Sent land purchase request (Communication No. 2025-581) back to Land Sales Committee (9 yea 0 nay)
• Passed Resolution 2025-63 amending budget for FEMA SCBA funding (9 yea 0 nay)

Airport Authority Board

The Airport Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from November 5, 2025, and review presented bills. The board will also discuss an audit and Airport Improvement Programs (AIPs).

• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of presented bills
• Discussion of Airport Improvement Programs (AIPs)
• Review of audit

The Airport Authority Board approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board also approved acceptance of the current bills as presented, again unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted presented bills (unanimous)

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the transparency and public access of Volunteer Fire Council and Trustee meetings. Members will also discuss goals for the Study Commission and review apparatus maintenance.

• Review of public access and recording of Volunteer Fire Council and Trustee meetings
• Discussion on desired outcomes from the Study Commission for Volunteer Fire Departments
• Apparatus maintenance for Race Track VFD Engine and Rocker VFD Tender
• Review of IT committee meetings regarding Iam Responding or Safe Alert options
• Monthly call volume reporting

The committee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 and August 5, 2025 meetings with a unanimous vote. No other motions or votes were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion about pager and radio procurement, subscription payments, and communication options for volunteer fire departments.

• Approved June 3, 2025 and August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Business Improvement District (BID)

The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District board will finalize approvals for a newsletter, a survey, and the Snow Removal ROI. The meeting also includes a budget brainstorming session covering administration, maintenance, marketing, safety, business development, and master plan implementation. Updates on current and pending grant projects will be discussed.

• Newsletter – Final Review and Approval
• Survey – Final Review and Approval
• Snow Removal ROI – Review and Approval
• Budget Brainstorm Session covering administration, maintenance, marketing, safety, business development, and master plan implementation
• Updates on Current and Pending Grant Projects

The board approved the agenda as amended and the previous meeting minutes. A motion to adopt the revised mission statement and values for the Uptown Butte Business Improvement District was passed. The board also approved moving forward with the snow‑removal request for proposals as written.

• Approved agenda (amended)
• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved revised mission and values
• Approved snow‑removal RFP as written

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from various working groups, and consider new business items including the coroner and Superfund Coordinator.

• Approval of November 17, 2025 minutes
• City-County Manager Working Group Update
• Mayor Election or Appointment Working Group Update
• Fire Departments Working Group Update
• Neighborhood Council Working Group Update

The commission approved the November 17 minutes unanimously. It adopted a schedule of bi‑weekly meetings on Dec. 15 and Dec. 29 with agendas limited to public comment and working‑group reports, passing the motion unanimously. Commissioners also agreed to schedule Anaconda officials for fire‑related testimony and formed a working group on potential coroner‑office changes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted bi‑weekly December meetings with limited agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule Anaconda officials for fire‑related testimony
• Created coroner‑governance working group (Ben Thielen, Matt Stepen, Cindy Purdue-Dolan)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Business Improvement District

The Butte Tourism Business Improvement District will discuss its financial report and upcoming budget. It will review the Digital Winter Campaign, a 2025 special grant application, and the CVB/DMO marketing plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes.

• Financial Report & Budget
• Digital Winter Campaign
• 2025 Special Grant Application Review
• CVB/DMO Marketing Plan

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider several communications requesting land purchases, schedule bid openings and public hearings, and adopt resolutions that amend the FY 2025‑2026 budget to fund fire‑department breathing apparatus, tree planting in Skyline Park, and a sole‑source purchase of Sulzer parts for the Metro Sewer Division.

• Approve purchase of Lot 16‑17 for $1,000 to the estate of William Lahood (Communication No. 2025‑437).
• Schedule a bid opening on November 19, 2025, for the Silver Lake Industrial Water System Improvements project (Communication No. 2025‑500).
• Amend the budget to allocate FEMA grant funds for purchasing self‑contained breathing apparatus for the fire department (Resolution No. 2025‑63).
• Amend the budget to use DNRC grant funds for purchasing and planting trees in Skyline Park (Resolution No. 2025‑68).
• Authorize a sole‑source purchase of Sulzer parts for the Metro Sewer Division (Resolution No. 2025‑69).

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council will meet to review administrative reports and member updates. Discussion items include the ESSA report, a 988 poster color contest, and the Angel initiative. The body also intends to finalize upcoming projects and a new application process.

• Search for a new treasurer
• ESSA report update
• 988 Poster Color contest
• New BSBLAC application
• Angel initiative rollout for Butte Silver-Bow

The Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council approved the minutes from the prior meeting. No other motions were voted on. The council discussed upcoming WRAP trainings, a live podcast idea, and a nomination for a second bank signer, both of which were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved last month’s minutes (passed)
• Erica’s proposal for a live podcast (AWARE) tabled
• Jancee’s nomination of Shawn for a second bank signer tabled

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will conduct bid openings for the Silver Lake Industrial Water System and several Public Works vehicles. The body will also hold public hearings regarding unanticipated revenues for gas masks and DNRC funding.

• Bid openings for Silver Lake Industrial Water System Improvements and three new Public Works vehicles
• Public hearing on amending the FY 2025-2026 budget for gas mask revenue from Town Pump
• Public hearing on unanticipated revenues from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
• Award of $5,800 for garage demolition at 1124 Utah Avenue and $3,800 for 1759 Holmes Ave
• Agreement with Montana Opioid Abatement Trust for $32,079.00

The council approved the November 5 minutes (10‑0). It voted to refer four bid openings for water‑system, skip loader, dump truck, and wheel loader projects to the Public Works Department (each 10‑0). It also concurred and placed on file a series of appointments, MOUs and agreements covering the Building Board of Appeals, IT licenses, labor unions, and health‑department projects.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes – vote 10 yea, 0 nay
• Referred Silver Lake Industrial Water System Improvements bid opening to Public Works – vote 10 yea, 0 nay
• Referred new skip loader bid opening to Public Works – vote 10 yea, 0 nay
• Referred 5‑yard dump truck bid opening to Public Works – vote 10 yea, 0 nay
• Referred 3‑4 cubic‑yard wheel loader bid opening to Public Works – vote 10 yea, 0 nay
• Concurred and placed on file appointment of Cory Dunne to Building Board of Appeals
• Concurred and placed on file multiple MOUs and agreements (IT license, labor unions, health programs)
• Approved $3,800 award for demolition at 1759 Holmes Ave and authorized signature – concur and place on file

Animal Services Board

The Animal Services Board will review updates regarding the animal shelter remodel project and the Animal Services Ordinance. The board will also discuss animal cruelty cases and the status of volunteers and veterinarians.

• Animal Shelter Remodel Project update
• Animal Services Ordinance update
• Animal Services Board Bylaws
• Animal cruelty cases
• Emergency-Declaration-Food Pantry

The Animal Services Board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Later, the board adjourned the November 18, 2025 meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board discussed shelter intake numbers, a pending remodel, and new veterinary resources, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Business Improvement District (BID)

The Business Improvement District board will approve the prior meeting minutes and then vote to adopt final mission, vision, and values statements. The meeting also includes updates on the BID’s bank account, newsletter content and schedule, and a brainstorming session on budget categories such as administration, maintenance, marketing, safety, business development, and master‑plan implementation. Grant project statuses and pending applications will be reviewed, and the public will have opportunities for comment.

• Approve or amend previous meeting minutes
• Finalize organizational mission, vision, and values statements
• Bank account update
• Newsletter content, distribution schedule, and feedback review
• Budget brainstorming across six key categories

Land Sales Committee

The Land Sales Committee will vote to approve minutes from the August 12 and October 14, 2025 meetings. It will consider a new request (Communication No. 2025‑520) for the Council of Commissioners to authorize purchase of Parcel No. 0001905650 at 807 North Montana Street. The committee will also review a prior request (Communication No. 2025‑249) from Patti and Chris Salmonsen to approve purchase of land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street. Public comment will be allowed on agenda items and any other matters.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025 and October 14, 2025 Land Sales Committee meetings
• New request Communication No. 2025‑520 to purchase Parcel No. 0001905650, 807 North Montana Street
• Previous request Communication No. 2025‑249 to purchase land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street
• Public comment on agenda items
• Other business (no specific items listed)

The committee voted unanimously to approve the sale of Parcel No. 0001905650 to William F. McGinnis for $5.60 per square foot, requiring him to screen the dumpster and any other storage from neighboring properties. The committee also unanimously approved setting the sale price of $5.60 per square foot for the adjacent property requested by Patti and Chris Salmonsen.

• Approved sale of Parcel 0001905650 to William F. McGinnis at $5.60/SF with screening condition (unanimous)
• Approved sale price of $5.60/SF for the property adjacent to the Salmonsen request (unanimous)

Urban Forest Board

The Urban Forest Board is meeting to review reports from the Urban Forester and discuss the Tree City recertification due by December 31. The board will also receive updates on Rowe Road planting and Uptown Economic Development activities.

• Tree City recertification due December 31
• Rowe Road planting update
• Uptown Economic Development activities
• MUCFA meeting summary

The board completed roll call, recognized staff and guests, and reviewed the October minutes, financial report, urban forester report, Tree City recertification, economic development updates, MUCFA summary, and Rowe Road planting update. The minutes do not record any approvals, votes, or other formal actions taken. No substantive decisions were documented.

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte‑Silver Bow Study Commission will approve the minutes from its November 10 meeting and receive updates from the City‑County Manager, Mayor Election, and Fire Departments working groups. Public comment will be accepted on agenda items and on any other commission matters. The meeting will also note upcoming dates, including the next PartyLine session and the December 1 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Public comment on agenda items
• Update from the City‑County Manager Working Group
• Mayor Election or Appointment / Number of Commissioners Working Group update
• Fire Departments Working Group update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and then adjourned the session. It voted to form a volunteer working group—Chad Silk, Dan Dennehy, and Mary McCormick—to examine how neighborhood councils could be implemented under the charter. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Formed neighborhood council working group (volunteers Chad Silk, Dan Dennehy, Mary McCormick)

Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will review updates on several ongoing projects, including Resident Owned Communities, ADU and infill housing designs slated for Fall 2026, workforce housing redevelopment of historic properties, and the Butte Aging at Home Program. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Workforce Housing Stabilization Program by the Housing Authority of Butte Development. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on project updates and discussion.

• Resident Owned Communities (ROC) – request for input
• ADU and infill housing designs – planned for Fall 2026
• Workforce housing – redevelopment of large historic properties
• Butte Aging at Home Program – update
• Workforce Housing Stabilization Program – presentation by HAB Development

Transportation Coordinating Committee

The Transportation Coordinating Committee will discuss several project updates. Items include the BSB Safe Streets for All planning grant and multiple MDT projects such as the Homestake Pass Parking Area, surface transportation program structure repairs, Pipestone Pass erosion repair, bridge deck repairs, and the I-15 fence repair at Melrose. The committee will also hear Montana Tech campus master plan updates. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Safe Streets for All planning grant (BSB)
• Homestake Pass Parking Area (MDT)
• Butte-area Surface Transportation Program structure repairs (MDT)
• Pipestone Pass erosion repair (MDT)
• I-15 fence repair at Melrose (MDT)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is deciding on several contracts and grant agreements with state agencies and private partners. These items cover WIC services, opioid abatement, mental health outreach, and pandemic response. The board will also receive updates on staffing, programs, and the budget.

• Contract for General WIC and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor services totaling $162,918.00
• Grant agreement from Montana Opioid Abatement Trust for $32,079.00
• Agreement with Intermountain Health for $50,000.00 for mental well-being and health assessments
• Task Order for influenza A/H5N1 and respiratory disease response not to exceed $10,000
• Contract with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for licensed establishment inspections

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will hear presentations regarding a potential data center in Butte and responses to an RFP for the purchase of 305 W. Mercury. The body will also consider several requests from residents to purchase city-county owned land.

• Request to purchase land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street
• Request to purchase property on Parcel No. 0001905650
• Proposed ordinance regulating the sale and distribution of medical and recreational marijuana
• Bid openings for a skip loader and a 5-year single axel dump truck
• Public hearing requests for Fire Department and Law Enforcement budget amendments

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte-Silver Bow Study Commission is meeting to receive updates from working groups regarding the City-County Manager and the Mayor's election or appointment. The body will also discuss the Fire Department and a draft public involvement report.

• City-County Manager Working Group update
• Mayor Election or Appointment / Number of Commissioners Working Group update
• Discussion on the Fire Department
• Review of draft public involvement report

The commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also authorized a three‑member working group (Ms. Perdue‑Dolan, Mr. Thielen, Mr. Steppen) to research and recommend changes to fire department charter language, with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized fire charter working group (Perdue‑Dolan, Thielen, Steppen) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Archives Board

The Butte‑Silver Bow Public Archives Board will approve the October 2025 minutes and hear the Director’s Report. In New Business, the board will consider deaccessioning a list of items from the collection, including Junior League Programs, Bargaining Agreements, a wooden sign, church ephemera, and Montana magazines. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Deaccession of 2016.140 – Junior League Programs
• Deaccession of 2025.190 – Bargaining Agreements
• Deaccession of 2025.216 – Wooden Sign
• Deaccession of 2025.221 – Church Ephemera
• Deaccession of 2025.223 – Montana Magazines

The board approved the October 2025 minutes unanimously. A motion to deaccession nine specific collection items was seconded and passed with all members in favor. The Director reported upcoming holiday decorations exhibit and a future "Romance of Butte" exhibit. An oral‑history session is scheduled for next week.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deaccessioned nine listed collection items (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Butte Parks & Recreation Board will approve meeting minutes and hear public comments limited to three minutes per citizen. The board will receive a Director’s Report, a Parks Annual Report, and annual reports for the Highland View Golf Course and Ridge Waters Water Park. No policy changes, contracts, or other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Parks Annual Report
• 2025 Highland View Golf Course Annual Report
• 2025 Ridge Waters Water Park Annual Report
• Director’s Report – Shawn Fredrickson
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per citizen)

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the session at 12:16 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion approved)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Civic Center Board

The Butte Civic Center Board will vote on final decisions for a new basketball floor and a Red Cross shelter agreement. The agenda also includes updates on the Northeast parking lot paving and the sale of the Annex Floor.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 Minutes
• New Basketball Floor final decisions and installation schedule
• Red Cross Shelter Agreement
• Sale of Annex Floor
• Northeast parking lot paved

The Civic Center Board formally approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. Other agenda items such as the Pow‑Wow request, basketball floor updates, and upcoming events were discussed, but no further actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 2025-64 to transfer two parcels in the Montana Connections Subdivision to Riley Global Solutions, LLC. It will also adopt Resolution 2025-63 to use FEMA assistance for purchasing self‑contained breathing apparatus for the fire department. Additional actions include authorizing a $900‑per‑month lease of the transfer station to Jefferson Lines and approving a 500‑foot electrical extension for the Animal Shelter. Several bid openings and public hearings are being rescheduled to November 19, 2025.

• Resolution 2025-64: transfer of Lot 1 and Lot 3, Montana Connections Subdivision, to Riley Global Solutions, LLC
• Resolution 2025-63: allocate FEMA grant funds for SCBA purchase for the BSB Fire Department
• Lease agreement with Jefferson Lines for the transfer station at $900.00 per month
• Agreement with Northwestern Energy for a 500‑foot electrical primary extension for the Animal Shelter
• Rescheduling of the Silver Lake Industrial Water System Improvements bid opening to November 19, 2025

The council unanimously approved the October 15 meeting minutes, the suspension of rules to add Resolution 2025-67, and the consent agenda. It also concurred and placed on file several agreements, including a DUI court services contract, a development agreement with TFP Enterprises, and an amendment to a purchase‑sale agreement. Additional approvals included an occupational medicine services agreement and a donation of a floor scrubber to the Maroon Activity Center.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (11 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved suspension of rules to add Resolution No. 2025-67 (11 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved consent agenda with listed exceptions (11 yea, 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file DUI Court services agreement with CCCS Inc. (11 yea, 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file Development Agreement with TFP Enterprises (10 yea, 1 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with Krew Companies (9 yea, 2 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file Occupational Medicine Services Agreement with SCL Health
• Concurred and placed on file donation of ride‑on floor scrubber to Maroon Activity Center

Airport Authority Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from the October 1 meeting and review bills. The agenda includes discussions on Airport Improvement Projects (AIPs) and an FAA meeting.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of presented bills
• Discussion of Airport Improvement Projects (AIPs)
• FAA Meeting

The board approved the minutes from July 3, 2025 and accepted the bills covering July 3‑Sept 3, 2025. It also reappointed Jim Beauchamp as Board Chairman and Hattie Thatcher as Vice Chairwoman. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted bills from July 3‑Sept 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jim Beauchamp as Chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed Hattie Thatcher as Vice Chairwoman (unanimous)

Airport Authority Board

The Airport Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 1 meeting and review bills. The agenda includes discussions on AIPs and a meeting with the FAA.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of AIPs
• FAA Meeting

The Airport Authority Board approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the bills covering July 3 to September 3, 2025, both by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously reappointed Jim Beauchamp as Chairman and Hattie Thatcher as Vice Chairwoman.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted bills July 3–Sept 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jim Beauchamp as Chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed Hattie Thatcher as Vice Chairwoman (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte‑Silver Bow County Fair Board will review updates from 4‑H, a treasurer report, and the 2026 county fair plan including dates, venue, events, sponsors and volunteers. The board will also consider creating formal bylaws and drafting a memorandum of understanding with 4‑H. Public comment will be taken on these items before adjourning.

• Review of the 2026 BSB County Fair plan (dates, venue, events, sponsorships, volunteers)
• Treasurer report covering account balance, outstanding invoices, credits, and budget review
• Creation of BSB Fair Board bylaws (objective, core values, start date, deadline)
• Drafting of a BSB Fair Board & 4‑H memorandum of understanding (objective, core values, start date, deadline)
• Discussion of sponsorship and donation cover letter and level sheet

Business Improvement District (BID)

The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District board meeting on November 4, 2025 includes a workshop led by Julia Crane. The board will discuss and vote on planning for upcoming meetings, outreach and survey activities, and the district's annual budget.

• Workshop led by Julia Crane
• Vote on planning for the next few meetings
• Discussion of outreach and survey
• Review and approval of the annual budget

The board unanimously approved the October meeting minutes. The BID by‑laws were reviewed and finalized, with the final document to be sent to the County Attorney. Officers were elected by unanimous consent: Shanna Adams as Chairperson, Jeff Riggs as Vice Chair, Cassie Wick as Secretary, and Matt Stajcar as Treasurer.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized BID by‑laws (forwarded to County Attorney)
• Elected officers (unanimous consent)

Weed Control Board

The Weed Control Board will consider approving the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. It will also hear brief public comments, receive federal and state management updates, review a progress report, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Public comments (limited to 5 minutes)
• Federal and state management updates
• Progress report
• Scheduling of next meeting date

The Weed Control Board approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved the Tractor Supply Subdivision Weed Management Plan. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (motion by Frank Butori, seconded by Greg Ebner)
• Approved Tractor Supply Subdivision Weed Management Plan (motion by Frank Butori, seconded by Scott Haeffner)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte‑Silver Bow Study Commission will consider several governance matters. Items include possible changes to Shanna Adams’s contract, how the mayor is selected, and whether to reduce the number of city‑county commissioners, including questions about pay, full‑time status, and districting. The commission will also review the minutes from the October 27 meeting and provide updates from working groups.

• Discuss contract changes for Shanna Adams
• Mayor election method: at‑large or appointed by commissioners
• Deliberations regarding City County Commissioners
• Reduction of number of commissioners
• Consideration of commissioner compensation and districting (full‑time/part‑time, at‑large)

The commission approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Shaw, seconded by Thielen, and passed unanimously. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Urban Revitalization Board

The Urban Revitalization Board will approve meeting minutes and review the financial and director's reports. It will discuss a grant request for the 28 E. Galena property, which has eligible costs of $531,000, with staff recommending funding up to $150,000. The board will also consider amending the service contract with Streetscape Solutions. Public comment and other items will follow before adjournment.

• Grant request for 28 E. Galena – eligible costs $531,000; staff recommends up to $150,000
• Amendment of service contract with Streetscape Solutions

The URA Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the financial reports. It also unanimously approved three grant requests: $5,863.75 for 739 S. Main interior renovation, $1,000 for signage at 53 E. Park Ste. B, and $23,099.92 for fire alarm improvements at 321 W. Galena. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial takebacks as presented (unanimous)
• Approved financial information as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $5,863.75 grant for 739 S. Main interior renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant for signage at 53 E. Park Ste. B (unanimous)
• Approved $23,099.92 grant for fire alarm improvements at 321 W. Galena (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 a.m. (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission will hold an interim report workshop session. The body will also deliberate the differences between a City Manager and a Chief Executive.

• Interim report workshop session
• Deliberations regarding City Manager vs Chief Executive
• Op-Ed update

The commission voted to approve the October 27, 2025 minutes with a unanimous motion. Members discussed a proposed schedule of future deliberations and the use of subcommittees to draft language for the interim report, concluding that the schedule is effective and subcommittees will operate without a formal vote.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed schedule of future deliberations (consensus, no formal vote)
• Agreed to use subcommittees for drafting report language (advisory, no formal vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three active applications for special use permits and variances. The board is reviewing requests for short-term rentals, an event venue, and a sign size increase.

• SPUSE-25-000018: Special Use Permit for short-term rentals at 608/610 W Galena St
• SPUSE-25-000016: Special Use Permit for an indoor and outdoor event venue at 304 E Broadway Street
• VARIANCE-25-000010: Request to increase a wall sign from 47 to 83.5 square feet in the C-M zone
• VARIANCE-25-000009: Application for a patio at 402 E Broadway Street was withdrawn

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will review hazard incident reports, the BSB Hazard Mitigation Plan update, grant and training information, and confirm the Butte Civic Center as an ARC shelter. The meeting will also discuss emergency communications upgrades, public health updates, and other emergency preparedness topics.

• Butte Civic Center approved as ARC shelter
• Alternative 911 Center upgrade at EOC underway
• BSB Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• THIRA / SPR report
• Grant updates

The committee unanimously approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the American Red Cross that designates the Butte Civic Center as an official emergency shelter. Additionally, the LEPC authorized the provision of OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training to BSB employees and scheduled a Hazard Mitigation Plan workshop for November 12 at the Emergency Operations Center.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Red Cross–BSB MOU authorizing Butte Civic Center as emergency shelter
• Authorized OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training for BSB employees
• Scheduled Western Region Hazard Mitigation Plan update workshop for Nov 12 at EOC
• Planned functional Chlorine Exposure exercise at EOC next month
• Set completion target for Alternate 911 Center project in December

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider several items, including scheduling a bid opening for the Silver Lake Industrial Water System Improvements project and a presentation on the Blacktail Creek and Montana Pole Superfund sites. Commissioners will also review multiple land purchase requests and a public hearing to amend the FY 2025‑2026 Fire Department budget. The agenda includes a proposal for the County Attorney to draft a marijuana regulation ordinance and a resolution to transfer a parcel of real property to Riley Global Solutions, LLC.

• Bid opening request for the Silver Lake Industrial Water System Improvements project (Oct. 22, 2025)
• Presentation request on updates for the Blacktail Creek Project and Montana Pole Superfund site (Oct. 22, 2025)
• Land purchase request for a parcel adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street
• Public hearing request to amend the FY 2025‑2026 Fire Department budget (Nov. 5, 2025)
• Resolution No. 2025‑64 authorizing transfer of a city parcel to Riley Global Solutions, LLC

Fair Board

The Fair Board will review updates from 4‑H, the treasurer's financial report, and the planning details for the 2026 Butte‑Silver Bow County Fair. The board will also discuss sponsorship and donation reports and identify primary contacts for events, marketing, vendors, and the rodeo arena. New business includes drafting Fair Board bylaws and a memorandum of understanding with 4‑H.

• Review of the 2026 Butte‑Silver Bow County Fair plan (dates, venue, events, sponsorships, volunteers)
• Treasurer report covering account balance, outstanding invoices, credits, and budget review
• Discussion of sponsorship and donation cover letter, level sheet, and progress report
• Creation of new Fair Board bylaws (objective, core values, mission, start date, deadline)
• Consideration of a Fair Board and 4‑H memorandum of understanding (objective, partnership values, start date, deadline)

The board reviewed the 2026 county fair plan, including possible date changes to July 31‑August 2 and a potential venue move to the Rodeo Grounds, but no motion or vote was taken. They noted that fair board bylaws will be drafted at the next meeting on November 4, 2025. No formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Business Improvement District (BID)

The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District board will meet on Oct 21, 2025 to review several initiatives. Items include a review of member businesses, a Sarat application, and discussion of wayfinding signage, landscaping improvements, and pedestrian lighting. The meeting also includes a Q&A session and any other items the board wishes to raise.

• Review of member businesses
• Sarat application
• Discussion of wayfinding signage
• Landscaping improvements
• Pedestrian lighting

The BID board reported that the entity has been created and registered with the state, discussed mission, vision, and values planning, reviewed bylaws with minor changes, and assigned Cassie to compile a business directory. The board also decided to create an annual survey and prepare a SARTA application. The next meeting was set for November 4 at 3 p.m.

Urban Forest Board

The board will review the upcoming Tree City recertification that begins September 9. It will hear updates on Uptown Economic Development activities and a summary of the MUCFA meeting. The board will consider planting plans for Rowe Road and discuss whether to replace Charlie’s Basswood tree. Additional public comments will be taken.

• Tree City recertification opens September 9
• Uptown Economic Development activities
• MUCFA meeting summary
• Rowe Road planting planning
• Consideration of Charlie’s Basswood replacement

The board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The MUCFA meeting summary was placed on the table for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled MUCFA meeting summary
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte‑Silver Bow Study Commission will consider changing its project timeline and the due date for its preliminary report. It will also discuss auditing procedures for the county and a forensic audit. Additional agenda items include updates on the Anaconda fire, MACO, a possible public hearing, and a public presentation.

• Discussion on changing current timeline and preliminary report due date
• Discussion of Auditing Procedures in BSB
• Forensic Audit Discussion
• Public Hearing (if one is being held)
• Public Presentation

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mr. Stepan, seconded by Ms. Dolan, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Archives Board

The Butte‑Silver Bow Public Archives Board will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes and hear the Director’s Report on recent programs and facility updates. In New Business, the board will discuss deaccessioning the Rolfe Family Bible (2025.191) and a Police Alarm Box (2022.022). The meeting also notes the postponement of the Friends’ garage sale until spring.

• Approval of September 2025 minutes
• Director’s Report covering recent events and building status
• Deaccession of Rolfe Family Bible (2025.191)
• Deaccession of Police Alarm Box (2022.022)
• Friends group postpones garage sale until spring

The board approved the corrected meeting minutes unanimously. The board also approved a motion to deaccession two items from the collection—the 2025.191 Rolfe Family Bible and the 2022.022 Police Alarm Box—by unanimous vote.

• Approved corrected minutes (unanimous)
• Deaccessioned 2025.191 Rolfe Family Bible (unanimous)
• Deaccessioned 2022.022 Police Alarm Box (unanimous)

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including renaming the Butte Readiness Center, authorizing a public hearing on a fire‑department budget amendment, and approving contract and equipment agreements. The council will also accept a $545,454.54 AFG grant for fire‑department equipment, which requires a 10% local match. Additional items involve contract amendments for solid‑waste collection and the purchase of an asset‑management software module.

• Rename Butte Readiness Center to the Don Peoples Sr. Complex (Communication 2025-484)
• Accept AFG grant award of $545,454.54 for fire‑department equipment (Communication 2025-495)
• Schedule public hearing (Nov 5, 2025) to amend FY 2025‑2026 Fire Department budget (Communication 2025-494)
• Amend McGree Trucking Contract #2025‑360 for residential solid‑waste collection (Communication 2025‑491)
• Authorize purchase of CivicPlus Asset Management Module for equipment tracking (Communication 2025‑502)

The council approved the October 1 meeting minutes and renamed the Butte Readiness Center to the Don Peoples Sr. Complex. It accepted an AFG grant of $545,454.54 that requires a 10% local match. Several public‑hearing items were scheduled, including a fire‑budget amendment and a bid opening for water‑system improvements. A request to repurchase the Greeley School site was noted with a 7‑2 vote.

• Approved October 1 minutes (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved renaming to Don Peoples Sr. Complex (9 yea 0 nay)
• Accepted AFG grant $545,454.54 with 10% match (9 yea 0 nay)
• Held fire‑budget amendment hearing pending (9 yea 0 nay)
• Noted and placed on file Greeley School repurchase request (7 yea 2 nay)
• Rescheduled bid opening for Silver Lake water system improvements to Nov 5 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Scheduled public hearing for sole‑sourcing Sulzer parts (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved $83,000 addition to PREP health task order (9 yea 0 nay)

Land Sales Committee

The Butte‑Silver Bow Land Sales Committee will consider several land purchase and sale requests. The committee will vote to approve minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. New requests include selling Lot 16‑17 to the estate of William LaHood for $1,000, purchasing land at the southeast corner of Maryland and Second for yard space, and buying a portion of Tax Parcel No. 0001892400 pending a survey. The committee will also revisit prior requests such as the potential sale of 712 N. Wyoming Street and a purchase adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street.

• Approve sale of Lot 16‑17 to William LaHood estate for $1,000
• Consider purchase of land at southeast corner of Maryland and Second
• Consider purchase of portion of Tax Parcel No. 0001892400 pending survey
• Discuss potential sale of 712 N. Wyoming Street (Assessor Code 0000864300)
• Discuss purchase of land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street

The committee unanimously approved an exchange of lot 17 for lot 15, adding a requirement for a new survey to identify any encroachment, with survey and filing costs to be borne by the parties. It also approved selling a southeast‑corner parcel at Maryland and Second Avenue for its assessed value of $1,329, with an option to donate the land back to the requestors. The committee denied Steve Maloney’s request to purchase a portion of Tax Parcel No. 0001892400. Additionally, it approved moving forward with a survey and developer‑packet process for 712 N. Wyoming Street, including an expedited subdivision and public viewing, and placed the request for 17 Tullamore Street on hold until a price is determined.

• Approved exchange of lot 17 for lot 15 with survey amendment (unanimous)
• Approved sale of southeast‑corner parcel (Maryland & Second) for $1,329 assessed value (unanimous)
• Denied Steve Maloney’s request to purchase portion of Tax Parcel 0001892400 (unanimous)
• Approved survey and developer‑packet process for 712 N. Wyoming Street, with expedited subdivision and public viewing (unanimous)
• Placed request for 17 Tullamore Street on abeyance pending price determination (unanimous)

Harrison Avenue South - Urban Revitalization District Board

The Harrison Avenue South Urban Revitalization District Board will meet to review a grant request for a commercial retail project. The board will consider a development agreement for property improvements and construction.

• Grant request for 4500 Harrison Ave. – TFP Enterprises (Monteriors)/Jon Moullet
• Total project costs: $3.5 million
• Total reimbursement request: $300,000
• Proposed reimbursement terms: $37,500 annually for a maximum of 8 years

The URD Board approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. They accepted the financial report as presented, also unanimously. The board approved an award of up to $95,000 toward the reconstruction of Howard Avenue, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Howard Avenue reconstruction award up to $95,000 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will discuss a request to lease part of Skyline Park for a dog washing station and a proposal for a cultural park south of the Mt. Con engine room. The meeting also includes reports on urban forestry, recreation events, and Highland View.

• Janay Karnath request to lease a portion of Skyline Park for a dog washing station
• Butte Historical Society request for land south of the Mt. Con engine room for an ethnic and cultural park
• Skyline Park tree grant report
• Pickleball and Volleyball updates
• Highland View season recap

The Parks & Recreation Board approved a lease for Muddy Paws to operate a self‑service dog wash hut in Skyline Park. A proposal for an ethnic‑group memorial park was postponed until the board’s new memorial policy is finalized. The meeting minutes were approved and the board adjourned.

• Approved lease for Muddy Paws Dog Wash hut in Skyline Park (motion approved)
• Postponed memorial park proposal until memorial policy is in place (motion approved)
• Approved meeting minutes as amended (motion approved)
• Approved adjournment (motion approved)

Greenway Authority Board

The Greenway Management Board will approve the minutes from the July meeting and address any items not on the agenda. It will receive updates on the Durant Canyon project involving BAP (Patriot) and BNSF Railroad, and on the ICMM. The board will consider a request to authorize the DOJ‑NRD contract for execution by county representatives. Additional topics include discussion of the Craddock easement and scheduling the next meeting for November 13, 2025.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Durant Canyon – BAP (Patriot) & BNSF Railroad update
• DOJ‑NRD contract – request for authorization for execution by county reps
• Craddock easement discussion
• ICMM update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider authorizing several funding agreements, including a $250,000 contract with the Missoula AIDS Fund to support an NIH community‑led research project, an $83,000 amendment to the Personal Responsibility Education Program, and smaller contracts for harm‑reduction surveys and tobacco and asthma programs. The meeting will also include updates on staffing, program highlights, budget, the state childhood lead poisoning prevention program, and the upcoming SARTA grant cycle. Public comment periods are scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• Authorize $250,000 contract with Missoula AIDS Fund Inc dba Open Aid Alliance (effective 09/22/2025‑09/21/2026) to support NIH Community‑led Research Project goals.
• Approve $83,000 amendment to the PREP task order, raising the total to $249,000 for youth abstinence, contraception, and life‑skill education (Oct 1 2023‑Sept 30 2026).
• Add $1,500 to the Independent Contractor Agreement with Montana Public Health Institute for harm‑reduction overdose surveys (May 1‑Nov 30 2025).
• Approve up to $34,775 cooperative agreement with Madison County Health Department for Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program services (through Dec 31 2025).
• Approve up to $67,435 cooperative agreement with Anaconda‑Deer Lodge Health Department for Montana Asthma Control and Tobacco Use Prevention services (through Dec 31 2025).

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will review several public requests, including land purchase approvals, scheduling of presentations and a bid opening, and a request for the County Attorney to draft a new ordinance regulating medical and recreational marijuana sales. The meeting also includes routine reports from finance, public works, and other committees.

• Thomas Konicki requests purchase of Lot 16‑17 from the city for $1,000 to the estate of William Lahood (Communication No. 2025‑437).
• Mark Neary (Public Works Director) requests a bid opening on Oct. 22 for the Silver Lake Industrial Water System Improvements Project (Communication No. 2025‑471).
• Amy Steinmetz (DEQ) requests a presentation on Oct. 22 for updates on the Blacktail Creek Project and the Montana Pole Superfund site (Communication No. 2025‑472).
• Kehli Hazlett (TBID Executive Secretary) requests authorization to schedule a presentation on Sep. 24 and a public hearing on Oct. 1 for the TBID workplan and budget (Communication No. 2025‑466).
• Matt Enrooth (County Attorney) requests authorization for the office to draft a new ordinance regulating the sale and distribution of medical and recreational marijuana (Communication No. 2025‑310).

Business Improvement District (BID)

The BID Board will review an assessment update, discuss mission, vision, and values, and consider updates to its bylaws. It will also evaluate a request for proposals for snow removal and discuss ideas for a SARTA application. Finally, the board will consider the district’s 2026 budget.

• Assessment Update
• Mission, Vision, Values Discussion
• Bylaws Update
• RFP for snow removal
• 2026 Budget

The Uptown Business Improvement District board reviewed an assessment update, mission/vision values, bylaw revisions, a directory, an ORE grant map, a snow‑removal RFP, ideas for a SARTA application, and the 2026 budget. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte‑Silver Bow Study Commission will approve minutes from its September meetings, receive updates on GIS fire‑district mapping and the commission’s OneDrive file, and discuss the formation of neighborhood and community councils. It will also consider what additional research is needed and set a calendar for drafting ballot language and charter revisions. A public hearing may be held if scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting and the September 29, 2025 public hearing
• GIS progress update on fire‑district mapping
• Discussion of Neighborhood Councils and Community Councils
• Discussion of additional research needed
• Scheduling calendar for ballot language and charter revisions

The Study Commission voted to approve the minutes from the September 22 and September 29, 2025 meetings. The motion was made by Dan Dennehy, seconded by Chad Silk, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved September 22 and September 29 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Civic Center Board

The Board of Directors will make final decisions on the new basketball floor and its installation schedule. Members will also discuss a Red Cross shelter agreement and the sale of the annex floor.

• Red Cross Shelter Agreement
• Final decisions and installation schedule for new basketball floor
• Sale of Annex Floor
• Meeting with MHSA
• Marketing Report

The board approved the June 5th Board minutes as presented. It also approved hosting Town Pump’s company luncheon on December 24 at no charge. Finally, the board decided to keep the BAHA ice‑plant equipment in the Civic Center for possible future use.

• Approved June 5th Board minutes (motion passed)
• Approved hosting Town Pump company luncheon on Dec 24 at no charge (motion passed)
• Approved retaining BAHA ice‑plant equipment in the Civic Center for possible future use (motion passed)

Council of Commissioners

The Council will vote on four emergency resolutions that levy special assessments for lighting, estimate fire‑hydrant rental costs, modify the solid‑waste special district boundary, and set an assessment for the tourism business improvement district for FY 2026. It will also adopt a resolution to seek National Park Service assistance to replace playground equipment at Clark Park and amend the advisory committee for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Several routine authorizations, such as accepting a $70,333.20 junk‑vehicle grant and signing various inter‑agency agreements, will be concurred and placed on file.

• Resolution No. 2025‑59: levy special assessments to fund lighting in special improvement districts for FY 2026
• Resolution No. 2025‑60: estimate costs for fire‑hydrant rental in Special Improvement Districts 401 and 402 for FY 2026
• Resolution No. 2025‑61: alter the boundaries of the Solid Waste Special District to include Homestead Meadows II subdivision
• Resolution No. 2025‑62: establish FY 2026 assessment for Special Tourism Business Improvement District 1
• Resolution No. 2025‑58: authorize application for National Park Service land and water conservation funds to replace playground equipment at Clark Park

The council approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized several communications and grants. It placed on file the appointment of Barbara Kornet to the Public Arts Committee and a $70,333.20 junk‑vehicle grant. The body also passed a series of resolutions, including a special‑assessment levy for lighting and a tourism district assessment, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved Communication No. 2025-466 to schedule TBID presentation (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file appointment of Barbara Kornet to Public Arts Committee
• Concurred and placed on file FY2026 Junk Motor Vehicle Graveyard Grant $70,333.20 (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Passed Resolution No. 2025-58 authorizing application for National Park Service conservation assistance for Clark Park playground (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Suspended rules to fast‑track Resolutions 2025-59 through 2025-62 (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Passed Resolution No. 2025-59 levying special assessments for lighting in special improvement districts (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Passed Resolution No. 2025-62 establishing assessment for Special Tourism Business Improvement District (10 yea, 0 nay)

Airport Authority Board

The Butte Airport Authority Board will vote to approve the minutes from its September 3, 2025 meeting. It will also consider and approve any bills presented at the meeting. Additional discussion items include an Airline Rendezvous presentation by Greg Atkins and a review of the CIP.

• Approve minutes of September 3, 2025 regular board meeting
• Approve bills as presented
• Airline Rendezvous presentation by Greg Atkins
• Review of the CIP (Capital Improvement Plan)
• Other business items

Planning Board

The Butte-Silver Bow Planning Board scheduled a meeting for September 30, 2025, but the agenda is marked CANCELLED. The agenda lists a Zoning Ordinance update (GENAMD-25-000001) where the board would consider public comments on an application to repeal and replace Title 17 of the municipal code. No other substantive items are listed.

• Zoning Ordinance update (GENAMD-25-000001): consider public comments on proposal to repeal and replace Title 17 of the municipal code

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte‑Silver Bow Study Commission will hold a public hearing. The commission will also make announcements, including the date and time of its next bi‑weekly meeting. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing (topic not specified in agenda)
• Announcements – bi‑weekly meeting scheduled for Oct 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Staff Report

The Study Commission held a public hearing on September 29, 2025. Members discussed neighborhood councils, fire‑service charter changes, and the number of commissioners, but no votes or formal actions were recorded. The meeting consisted of procedural items and public comments only.

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will approve the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive a presentation on Northwestern Energy’s wildfire mitigation and public safety power shutoff strategy. The committee will also receive updates on hazmat incidents, emergency alerts, the MDT interactive map tool, grant status, training opportunities, an alternative 911 center upgrade, public health and sheltering surveys, and other business.

• Presentation – Northwestern Energy’s Wildfire Mitigation and PSPS Strategy
• Alternative 911 Center upgrade at the Emergency Operations Center
• On‑Site Sheltering Survey completed by ARC for the Butte Civic Center
• MDT Interactive Map Gallery – resource tool (online)
• Grant updates from National Weather Service

The committee unanimously approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The updated Distribution Management Plan was approved with noted changes. The Homeland Security grant application for physical security at the Basin Creek Water Treatment Plant was not successful. No other decisions were made.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved Distribution Management Plan update with changes
• Denied Homeland Security grant for Basin Creek water plant

Council of Commissioners

The Council of Commissioners meeting on September 24, 2025 includes presentations, land purchase requests, and several Judiciary Committee actions. Commissioners will consider Ordinance No. 2025-03 to amend the municipal code’s advisory committee for the Americans with Disabilities Act. They will also vote on Resolution No. 2025-58 to apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance to replace playground equipment at Clark Park, and review multiple land purchase communications and a TBID workplan hearing.

• Ordinance No. 2025-03 amending Chapter 2.62 of the municipal code for the ADA advisory committee
• Resolution No. 2025-58 authorizing an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for Clark Park playground equipment replacement
• Communication No. 2025-437 request to purchase Lot 16‑17 for $1,000 to the estate of William Lahood
• Communication No. 2025-249 request to purchase land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street
• Communication No. 2025-466 request to schedule a TBID workplan and budget presentation and a public hearing on October 1, 2025

BSB Metro Region - Local Opioid Settlement Committee

The Butte-Silver Bow Metro Region Local Opioid Settlement Committee will review applications submitted by September 8, 2025, and determine if in-person discussions are needed. The meeting will also cover peer support presentations and the next Notice of Funding Opportunity date.

• Review applications submitted by September 8, 2025
• Peer Support Response presentation by Bill Deavel
• Determine if in-person applicant discussions are required
• Set date for next Notice of Funding Opportunity
• Next meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025

Butte-Silver Bow Metro Region Local Opioid Settlement Committee

The Butte‑Silver Bow Metro Region Local Opioid Settlement Committee will review applications submitted by the September 8 2025 deadline, decide if any require in‑person discussions and set a date for the next Notice of Funding Opportunity. The meeting also includes a presentation on peer‑support response and routine administrative items such as approving minutes from the May 28 2025 meeting.

• Review applications received by September 8 2025 deadline
• Determine need for in‑person discussions with applicants and schedule them
• Set date for the next Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
• Presentation on peer‑support response by Bill Deavel
• Approve minutes from the May 28 2025 meeting

Superfund Advisory and Redevelopment Trust Authority

The Superfund Advisory and Redevelopment Trust Authority will consider a request from Shanna Adams of the Uptown Butte Business Improvement District to move $9,700 from the Lizzie Block Placemaking Project to fund pedestrian wayfinding signs and trash receptacles. The board will also approve the FY2026 SARTA Grant Program schedule and grant application. Public comment and other business items are also on the agenda.

• Reallocation of $9,700 Lizzie Block Placemaking Project funds to Uptown Butte BID for pedestrian wayfinding and trash receptacles
• Approval of FY2026 SARTA Grant Program schedule and grant application

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will convene to review old business, including the replacement of board members and a budget review. The agenda also includes a contract review and a report on a meeting with Headwaters regarding non-profit status.

• Replacement of Board Members
• Budget Review
• Contract Review
• Report on meeting with Headwaters regarding non-profit status
• Grant Status report

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte-Silver Bow Study Commission is meeting to review public outreach efforts, including open houses in Tech and Ramsay. The body will also discuss the calendar and project planning for its preliminary report.

• Review of open houses in Tech and Ramsay
• Update on Op-Ed
• Planning for the preliminary report
• Announcement of a public hearing on September 29, 2025

The Study Commission met on September 22, 2025 with six members present and three absent. Members and County Attorney Matt Enrooth discussed various charter issues, including tie‑breaking procedures, the role of the Director of Fire Services, and the authority of community advisory councils. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no actions were approved or denied.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on five applications. Four applications request Special Use Permits to operate short‑term rentals in R‑2 or R‑1 zones at 1166 Evans Ave, 1925 Sampson St, 517 S Clark St, and 2951 Bayard St. Two variance requests seek a single‑family home on a commercially zoned lot in the C‑2 district and a multi‑family development at 480 E. Park Street. The board will consider each request and any related appeals or reports.

• Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 1166 Evans Ave (R‑2 zone)
• Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 1925 Sampson St (R‑2 zone)
• Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 517 S Clark St (R‑2 zone)
• Special Use Permit to broaden rental requirements at 2951 Bayard St (R‑1 zone)
• Variance for a multi‑family development at 480 E. Park Street

Business Improvement District (BID)

The Uptown Business Improvement District Board will review several internal matters. Topics include an update on member assessments, a discussion of the district’s mission, vision and values, and revisions to its bylaws. The board will also consider the hierarchy and ideas for a hand‑drawn map, evaluate map concepts, and discuss a request for proposals for snow removal services and ideas for a SARTA application.

• Assessment Update
• Mission, Vision, Values Discussion
• By Laws Update
• RFP for snow removal
• Ideas for SARTA application

The board decided not to assess parking lots at this time and will correct the error on the resolution before any assessment. BT Livermore was hired as a subconsultant under the ORE grant for the hand‑drawn map, with a kickoff meeting held on September 18. Jeff Riggs agreed to draft a request for proposals for snow removal. Ideas for a SARTA application will be presented at the next meeting, and the bylaws will be reviewed and approved then.

• Postponed parking lot assessments until resolution error is corrected
• Will correct error on the resolution before any parking lot assessment
• Hired BT Livermore as subconsultant for hand‑drawn map (ORE grant)
• Jeff Riggs to draft RFP for snow removal
• SARTA ideas to be presented at next meeting
• Mission, Vision, Values to be reviewed by the group
• By‑laws to be reviewed and approved at next meeting

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The Butte Silver Bow Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council will approve the prior meeting minutes and hear a treasurer report. Members will receive updates on the ESSA report, a poster contest, wellness fair protocols, learning days, WRAP class, and the council website. New business includes discussion of future projects and the rollout of the Angel Initiative for Butte Silver Bow. Guest speakers from NAMI will present.

• Approve last month’s meeting minutes
• Treasurer report presented by Bill
• Guest presentation by NAMI (Erica)
• ESSA report presented by Kathy
• Discussion of Angel Initiative rollout for Butte Silver Bow

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider a range of consent‑agenda items, including several construction agreements and appointments to local boards. It will also act on a resolution to seek National Park Service funding for replacing playground equipment at Clark Park, an ordinance amending the ADA advisory committee provisions, and a resolution to adjust the Solid Waste Special District boundaries. Additional presentations on the public library annual report and the tourism BID workplan are scheduled.

• Resolution No. 2025-58: authorize application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance from the National Park Service for replacement of playground equipment at Clark Park.
• Ordinance No. 2025-03: amend Chapter 2.62 of the municipal code concerning the Advisory Committee for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Resolution No. 2025-31: intent to alter the boundaries of the Solid Waste Special District to include the Homestead Meadows II Subdivision.
• Construction agreements authorizing the Chief Executive to sign agreements for the Residential Metal Abatement Program with Wildcat Dirt Works, D & M Builders LLC, Ponderosa Excavating LLC, and High Country Concrete Inc.
• Appointments to the Business Improvement District, Opioid Settlement Committee, Animal Services Board, and Planning Board as listed in Communications No. 2025-451, 452, 453, and 454.

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It concurred with a series of appointments to the Business Improvement District, Opioid Settlement Committee, Animal Services Board, Planning Board and other commissions. The council also moved an ADA‑related ordinance to a second reading and adopted a resolution altering the Solid Waste Special District boundaries.

• Approved September 3 and September 2 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda with listed exceptions (9‑0)
• Concurred and placed on file appointments to the BID, Opioid Settlement Committee, Animal Services Board and Planning Board (9‑0)
• Concurred and placed on file the collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (9‑0)
• Concurred and placed on file the Text My Gov service agreement for Public Works (9‑0)
• Moved Ordinance No. 2025‑03 to a second reading; passed (9‑0)
• Moved Resolution No. 2025‑31 to a final reading; passed, altering Solid Waste Special District boundaries (9‑0)
• Held the YMCA annual report presentation and the TBID work‑plan presentation pending future hearings (9‑0)

Animal Services Board

The Animal Services Board will convene to approve minutes, discuss the FY2026 budget, and consider new leadership. The agenda includes updates on the Animal Shelter Remodel Project and a proposed 'Hen Ordinance'.

• Reading/Approval of April 15, 2025, and July 22, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes
• Animal Shelter Remodel Project Update
• Proposed 'Hen Ordinance'
• FY2026 Animal Services Budget
• New Board Chairperson

The Animal Services Board approved the April 15 and July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). Members elected Krissy Kraczkowsky as the new board chair (5‑0). The FY 2026 Animal Services budget was approved. The meeting was then adjourned (5‑0).

• Approve April 15 & July 22, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Elect Krissy Kraczkowsky as new board chair (5-0)
• Approve FY 2026 Animal Services budget
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Urban Forest Board

The Urban Forest Board will review and approve the purchase of nine trees for planting on Rowe Road, discuss the replacement of Charlie’s Basswood at Chester Steele Park, and consider the Tree City recertification process. Additional agenda items include a financial report, an urban forester update, and notices about upcoming meetings.

• Purchase of nine trees for Rowe Road planting activities
• Plan to replace Charlie’s Basswood at Chester Steele Park
• Tree City recertification opened Sept 9
• Financial report
• Urban Forester Report by Trevor Peterson

Board of Health

The Butte-Silver Bow Board of Health will consider authorizing a task order amendment for lead poisoning prevention activities and a memorandum of understanding for suicide prevention workshops. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and department updates.

• Authorize task order amendment for lead poisoning prevention ($8,000.00)
• Authorize MOU for suicide prevention workshops
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025
• Health Department updates on staffing, programs, and budget

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will review multiple communications requesting approvals for land purchases, including property adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street, a parcel at the southeast corner of Maryland and Second, and the sale of Lot 16‑17 for $1,000. The Council will also authorize scheduling public hearings on Metro Sewer user rates, solid waste collection district fees, and the FY 2026 budget rates. A resolution to alter the boundaries of the Solid Waste Special District to include the Homestead Meadows II Subdivision will be considered. Additionally, a request to draft a new ordinance regulating medical and recreational marijuana sales will be addressed.

• Approval to purchase land adjacent to 17 Tullamore Street (Communication No. 2025-249).
• Approval to purchase land at the southeast corner of Maryland and Second for yard space (Communication No. 2025-427).
• Sale of Lot 16‑17 to the estate of William Lahood for $1,000 (Communication No. 2025-437).
• Authorization to schedule public hearings on Metro Sewer rates, solid waste collection fees, and FY 2026 budget rates (Communications Nos. 2025-371, 2025-372, 2025-373).
• Resolution of intent to alter the Solid Waste Special District boundaries to include Homestead Meadows II Subdivision (Resolution No. 2025-31).

Butte-Silver Bow School Transportation Committee

The Butte‑Silver Bow School Transportation Committee will decide on the final bus routes and stop maps for the 2025‑2026 school year. It will also consider adjustments to transportation service areas within the county, review Out of District Agreement FP‑14‑14.1, and discuss bus inspections TR‑13 and driver inspections TR‑35.

• Finalize school bus routes with maps for 2025‑2026
• Adjust transportation service areas within Butte‑Silver Bow County
• Review Out of District Agreement FP‑14‑14.1
• Bus inspections TR‑13
• Bus driver inspections TR‑35

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission approved the August 25 minutes with grammar corrections unanimously. It appointed Annie Boyd and MacKenzie Christensen as new ex officio members. Commissioners agreed to move the public hearing start time to 5:30 p.m. and approved the amended public hearing notice with all members in favor. Upcoming open houses were scheduled for September 11 and September 16, and the next regular meeting was set for September 22, 2025.

• Approved August 25 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Appointed Annie Boyd and MacKenzie Christensen as new ex officio members
• Changed public hearing start time to 5:30 p.m.
• Approved amended public hearing notice (all in favor)
• Scheduled open house for September 11, 2025 at Montana Tech (Noon‑1:30 p.m.)
• Scheduled open house for September 16, 2025 (location not specified)
• Set next regular meeting for September 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Archives Board

The Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives Board of Directors will meet to review the FY25-26 preliminary budget and address board vacancies. The board will also consider the deaccession of five specific collections and items.

• FY25-26 Preliminary Budget
• Deaccession of Steve Dennehy Collection (2025.105)
• Deaccession of Alice Powers Delaney Yearbook (2025.108)
• Deaccession of LDS Family Research Collection (2025.118)
• Deaccession of Rachel Lepley Montana Standard Collection and Hall-Perry Machinery Calendar

The Board unanimously approved the corrected meeting minutes. It also voted to deaccession five items from the collection: the Steve Dennehy Collection, the Alice Powers Delaney Yearbook, the LDS Family Research Collection, the Hall‑Perry Machinery Calendar, and the Rachel Lepley Montana Standard Collection. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved corrected meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 2025.105 – Steve Dennehy Collection (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 2025.108 – Alice Powers Delaney Yearbook (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 2025.118 – LDS Family Research Collection (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of Hall‑Perry Machinery Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of Rachel Lepley Montana Standard Collection (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports on Highland View Golf Course, Stodden Park, and Ridge Waters Aquatics. The board is also discussing adding Blue Star, Gold Star, and Green Star memorials to the Stodden Park Veterans Memorial.

• Stodden Park Veterans Memorials: adding Blue Star, Gold Star, and Green Star to existing obelisk
• Stodden Park playground repairs
• Headframe lights project update
• Skyline Park parking lot light finished
• Highland View Golf Course Manager’s Report

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 11, 2025 session. The board also approved an endorsement for the American Legion to add a concrete pad, benches, and military service stars to the Stodden Park Veterans Memorial obelisk. No other motions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2025 board meeting
• Endorsed American Legion improvements to Stodden Park Veterans Memorial (concrete pad, benches, service stars)

Civic Center Board

The board approved the May 1st Board minutes. It also approved Bill's request to present the Sound System upgrade option #2 contract to Council. The request from the Butte Amateur Hockey Association to donate compressors was placed in abeyance until more information is gathered and will be revisited in August.

• Approved May 1st Board minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Bill to present Sound System upgrade option #2 contract to Council (motion passed)
• Held Butte Amateur Hockey Association compressor donation request in abeyance (to be revisited August)

Airport Authority Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from the July 2nd meeting and review presented bills. The agenda includes discussions on AIPs and other business.

• Approval of July 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of presented bills
• Discussion of AIPs

The board approved the May 7, 2025 minutes with a name correction, accepted the presented bills, and unanimously authorized Rick Ryan and Pam Chamberlin to negotiate dirt sales. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted bills as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of dirt sales (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Business Improvement District (BID)

The BID board completed and reviewed its assessment update. The RFP for snow removal was postponed to the next meeting. The board assigned follow‑up actions, including circulating drafts of the mission, vision, values and bylaws, starting a hand‑drawn map list, and preparing a letter to SARTA for garbage‑can funding. Additional tasks such as compiling a property‑owner list and planning a Main‑Broadway streetscape were scheduled for future meetings.

• Assessment update completed and reviewed (no vote)
• Mission, Vision, Values draft to be sent to members before next meeting
• Bylaws draft to be sent to members before next meeting
• Shanna to start hand‑drawn map items list and share with group
• RFP for snow removal postponed to next meeting
• Jeff to work with BSB on garbage‑can locations; Shanna to draft SARTA letter
• Cassie to compile master list of property and business owners via Google Forms
• Azhar to coordinate Main & Broadway streetscape plan for October meeting

Weed Control Board

The Weed Control Board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received and no new updates were presented. The board set the next meeting for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for Nov 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Urban Revitalization Board

The board approved four matching grant requests for property improvements, each with unanimous support. Grants total $188,013.69 and cover plumbing, fire suppression, window repairs, roof replacement, and rain gutters. The meeting also approved the minutes from June 17 and accepted the financial report, both unanimously.

• Approved minutes from June 17 (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $135,201.75 grant for 100 E. Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved $10,393.44 grant for 135 W. Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved $37,253.75 grant for 32-40 E. Granite (unanimous)
• Approved $5,164.50 grant for 830 W. Quartz (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission will receive a presentation on the pros and cons of a manager form of government. The body will also discuss public outreach efforts and upcoming open houses.

• Presentation by Debbie Todd on manager form of government
• Discussion of Open Houses scheduled for August 28, September 11, and September 16
• Update on Op-Ed and public outreach

The commission voted to accept the August 25 minutes with corrections, passing the motion unanimously. It scheduled upcoming public meetings at the EOC, Montana Tech on September 11, and Ramsay on September 16, and set a PartyLine radio show for August 27. The commission assigned Kohn to research rural versus urban tax contributions and population, and tasked Ms. Adams with compiling open‑house comments into a final report.

• Approved August 25 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Scheduled open house at EOC (Thursday), Montana Tech on Sep 11, Ramsay on Sep 16
• Set PartyLine radio show for Aug 27 with Silk and Thielen
• Assigned Kohn to research population and tax data for rural and urban areas
• Tasked Ms. Adams to compile open‑house comments into final report
• Agreed to hold another rural open house (date to be set)
• Recorded $1,763 spent on open houses and reconciled with auditor
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (motion by Shaw, seconded by Theilen)

Council of Commissioners

The council unanimously passed Resolution 2025-35 authorizing the sale of tax‑deeded real‑property parcels. A motion to suspend the rules to consider the resolution also passed unanimously. Several items were concurred and placed on file, including a transit union MOU, a veterans‑treatment‑court consulting agreement, a GovWell software purchase, a Montana State University extension services agreement, a cycling race on county trails, and a cancer‑cure fundraiser at Uno's Lounge.

• Resolution 2025-35 authorizing sale of tax‑deeded parcels approved (11 yea 0 nay)
• Change Order #1 for Motherlode Fire Suppression System, adding $12,356.60, approved (11 yea 0 nay)
• MOU between City‑County and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) concurred and placed on file (2025‑422)
• Agreement with Addictions Consulting Group for Veterans Treatment Court concurred and placed on file (2025‑423)
• Purchase of GovWell permitting software via NASPO contract concurred and placed on file (2025‑425)
• Montana State University FY2026 Extension Services agreement concurred and placed on file (2025‑428)
• MICL authorized to hold fourth annual cycling race on county trails concurred and placed on file (2025‑429)
• Uno's Lounge authorized to hold annual Connecting for a Cancer Cure event, closing Cleveland Ave., concurred and placed on file (2025‑430)

Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will discuss a letter from HAB Development and the expansion of committee representation. Members will also review updates on the Butte Aging at Home Program and the development of large historic properties.

• Discussion of letter from HAB Development (Community Reinvestment Organization)
• Review of suggestions for expanding committee representation and partners
• Update on Butte Aging at Home Program
• Update on development of large historic properties
• Discussion of Resident Owned Communities (ROC) and short term-rentals

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to authorize three task orders with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. These agreements cover emergency preparedness, HIV medical case management, and cancer, asthma, tobacco, and arthritis prevention programs.

• Task Order for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) in the amount of $75,385.00
• Task Order Amendment for HIV+ Medical Case Management and Support Services for $13,280.00
• Task Order for Cancer, Asthma, Tobacco, and Arthritis programs in the amount of $160,884.75

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Michele Shea and a second by Anthony Laslovich. No vote count was recorded, but the motion passed. The board later approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Agenda approved (motion by Michele Shea, seconded by Anthony Laslovich)
• Meeting adjourned (motion approved)

Civic Center Board

The board approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized moving forward with option #2 of the sound‑system service agreement to upgrade the system for another ten years. The board granted Commissioner Bill Boyle permission to use the grass/weed area at the east end of the north parking lot for the BSB Fair animal‑sale event on July 31‑August 1.

• Approved April 10, 2025 board minutes (motion passed)
• Approved moving forward with sound system option #2
• Approved use of east‑end north parking lot grass area for BSB Fair (July 31‑Aug 1)

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (10‑0). It authorized a presentation on the FY 2026 budget and gave concurrence on numerous contracts, agreements and memoranda, all recorded as “Concur and Place on File.” The body also approved cash‑only payments for properties bought at the 2025 public tax‑deed auctions. All motions passed unanimously where votes were recorded.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (10 yea 0 nay)
• Authorized scheduling a presentation on the FY 2026 budget (no vote recorded)
• Concurred and placed on file re‑appointments to the Insurance Committee Board (Communication 2025‑391)
• Concurred and placed on file authorization for seventeen Economic Development Mill Levy contracts (Communication 2025‑392)
• Concurred and placed on file assignment agreement with The W‑T Group LLC (Communication 2025‑393)
• Approved cash‑only payments for property purchased at the 2025 public tax‑deed auctions (Communication 2025‑400)
• Approved sale of Unit‑A Modular home (Communication 2025‑416) (10 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file Main Street and Alaska Street sanitary sewer replacement agreement (Communication 2025‑412)

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee did not have a quorum, so the June 3 minutes could not be approved. No agenda items were discussed or decided. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved unanimously. The meeting ended at 5:45 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (all in favor)

Business Improvement District (BID)

The board said the mission, vision, values and bylaws will be reviewed at the September meeting. An assessment spreadsheet with 2025 tax values is nearly complete. The board will draft a proposal to re‑allocate SARTA funding from unfinished place‑making projects. Additional topics included website ideas, vandalism concerns, snow‑removal priorities, and pedestrian safety improvements.

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The commission voted to place the July 14 and July 28 minutes in abeyance and revise them for future approval. It adopted a schedule of upcoming commission meetings and public hearing dates. Open‑house locations and dates for public outreach were also finalized.

• Motion to hold July minutes in abeyance approved (no vote count recorded)
• Schedule set for commission meetings: Aug 18, Sep 8, Sep 22, Sep 29 public hearing, Oct 8, Oct 20
• Open houses scheduled: Melrose School Aug 12, Butte Brewing Aug 14, Emergency Operations Center Aug 28, Montana Tech Sep 11, Ramsay School Sep 16
• Party Line schedule through October approved; Stepan and McCormick to attend Sep 24
• Volunteer support needed for August 27 event approved
• Adams committed to send updated survey questions to commission that night
• Kohn to coordinate open‑house supplies and flyer distribution
• Kohn to reach out to ALDC for September meeting invitation

Law Enforcement Commission

The commission unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes. Attendees agreed the existing law‑enforcement ordinances need revision, and Sheriff Lester will contact the County Attorney for guidance on updating them.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Sheriff Lester will reach out to County Attorney for ordinance revision assistance

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission approved the minutes from the June 23 and June 30, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. No public comments were received and no public hearing was held. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (motion passed)

Animal Services Board

The Animal Services Board voted to reject Ms. Garrity Heier's backyard chicken ordinance proposal as written, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The motion was made by Jim Kambich and seconded by Hattie Thatcher. The board then adjourned the meeting, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Reject backyard chicken ordinance proposal (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Urban Revitalization Board

The Urban Revitalization Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the financial report. It also approved two grant requests: up to $6,450 for roof replacement at 647 S. Idaho (Briano Family Trust) and up to $150,000 for exterior renovations at 15 W. Park (Curtis Music Hall). The grant request for 117 W. Iron was deferred to next month.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $6,450 for 647 S. Idaho roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $150,000 for 15 W. Park exterior improvements (unanimous)
• Deferred grant request for 117 W. Iron to next month

Butte-Silver Bow School Transportation Committee

The committee approved the Ramsay School District’s submitted bus routes, with a motion by Gayle Holm, seconded by Cory Johns, passing unanimously. The September 2024 special‑meeting minutes were approved after a motion by Sandy Conway and a second by Chris Kellogg. The Butte School District’s bus routes were tabled for later submission after its August board meeting. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Cassie Biggers, seconded by Kelsey Chase.

• Approved Ramsay School District bus routes (unanimous vote)
• Approved September 2024 special meeting minutes (motion by Sandy Conway, seconded by Chris Kellogg)
• Tabled Butte School District bus routes pending August board approval
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion by Cassie Biggers, seconded by Kelsey Chase)

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the July 1 and July 2 meeting minutes and the consent agenda with listed exceptions, each by a 9‑yea, 0‑nay vote. Commissioners appointed Eileen Joyce to the Housing Authority Board and changed the scheduled date for the FY 2026 budget presentation to August 6. They also moved several public‑hearing dates to August 13 and referred the urban‑camping issue to the Judiciary Committee.

• Approved July 1 and July 2 meeting minutes (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved the consent agenda with exceptions (9 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file appointment of Eileen Joyce to the Housing Authority Board
• Amended budget presentation date to August 6, 2025 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Amended Metro Sewer public‑hearing date to August 13, 2025 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Amended Solid Waste Collection District fee hearing date to August 13, 2025 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Amended FY 2026 budget and rate adoption hearing date to August 13, 2025 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Referred urban‑camping concerns to the Judiciary Committee (9 yea 0 nay)

Urban Forest Board

The Urban Forest Board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The treasurer's report was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The commission reported that the June 30 agenda was posted instead of the correct agenda for the July 14 meeting, resulting in an improper notice. No agenda items were considered and the meeting was concluded without any decisions.

Archives Board

The Board approved the June 2025 minutes with all members in favor. Roy Ivy was confirmed as the new Technical Services Archivist, creating an internal vacancy for the Clark Chateau position. The Board unanimously voted to cancel the August meeting and schedule the next regular meeting for September. The FY25‑26 Preliminary Budget was presented with no major changes.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Roy Ivy as Technical Services Archivist (position filled)
• Cancelled August meeting; next regular meeting scheduled for September (unanimous)
• Presented FY25‑26 Preliminary Budget (no major changes)

Business Improvement District (BID)

The board tasked Matt to schedule a meeting with Shanna, Mike, and Megan Terry to review the assessment spreadsheet and standard operating procedures. Cassie and Maisie were assigned to draft bylaws, mission, vision, and values. The next meeting was scheduled for August 5 2025 at 11 a.m., with the venue to be confirmed.

• Matt to schedule assessment review meeting with Shanna, Mike, and Megan Terry
• Cassie and Maisie to draft bylaws, mission, vision, and values
• Next meeting set for August 5 2025 at 11 a.m.; location to be determined

Council of Commissioners

The Butte‑Silver Bow Council approved Resolution 2025‑25 adopting the region’s 2024 hazard mitigation plan. It also approved the BLDC/BSB $46,000 agreement, promoted Matt Pokorny to fire captain, and concurred on Economic Development Mill Levy Grants for FY 2024‑2025. The council referred the Tax Deed public auction resolution to the Judiciary Committee for drafting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑25 hazard mitigation plan (adopted)
• Approved BLDC/BSB agreement for $46,000 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Promoted Matt Pokorny to Fire Captain (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved Economic Development Mill Levy Grants FY 2024‑2025 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and referred Tax Deed public auction resolution to Judiciary Committee (9 yea 0 nay)
• Placed BLDC presentation request on file (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved reappointments to Greenway Authority Board (concur and placed on file)
• Approved right‑of‑entry agreement with GSA for mine shaft investigation (concur and placed on file)

Airport Authority Board

The board unanimously accepted the April 2, 2025 minutes and the presented bills. It approved a $15,072.88 change order for a new passenger jet bridge and awarded the security gate replacement contract to MT Fence for $415,683. The board also awarded the snow‑removal equipment contract to Tri State Equipment for $487,724, approved three task orders, transferred $100,000 from Chinook Airport entitlements, and denied the Lake Shore Subdivision proposal.

• Accepted April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted bills as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $15,072.88 jet bridge change order (unanimous)
• Awarded security gate contract to MT Fence for $415,683 (unanimous)
• Awarded snow‑removal equipment contract to Tri State Equipment for $487,724 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #7 for $165,600 engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #8 for $51,000 PCI study (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 entitlement transfer from Chinook Airport (unanimous)

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the June 18 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, and introduced a resolution to adopt the 2024 Western Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan update. It also concurred on multiple reappointments, grant authorizations, and agreements, while holding the Main Street sanitary sewer bid and a Superfund presentation pending. No proposals were denied.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved consent agenda with listed exclusions (9 yea 0 nay)
• Introduced Resolution 2025-25 to adopt the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan update (sent to Judiciary)
• Concurred and placed on file Tax Deed public auction resolution, referred to Judiciary Committee (9 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file Economic Development Mill Levy Grants FY 2024-2025 awards (9 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file BLDC annual agreement for $46,000 (9 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file promotion of Matt Pokorny to Captain in Fire Department (9 yea 0 nay)
• Held pending Main Street sanitary sewer replacement bid opening (Committee of the Whole)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The remainder of the session consisted of discussions about charter language, commissioner duties, and possible government structure changes, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those topics.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The commission postponed approval of the June 16 meeting minutes to the next meeting. It announced that future meetings will be held every Monday at 5:00 p.m., except on federal holidays, and that there will be no meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025. No votes or substantive policy actions were recorded.

• Deferred approval of June 16 minutes (no vote)
• Set regular Monday meetings at 5:00 p.m., except federal holidays
• Cancelled meeting scheduled for July 7 2025

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the June 4 meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. It referred the $1,749,400 portable basketball court bid and the $101,000 economic‑development mill levy grant to the appropriate committees, both with 12‑0 votes. Several agency agreements and a by‑law amendment were also approved, with the fire services district expansion held for further discussion.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (12‑0)
• Approved consent agenda with exceptions (12‑0)
• Referred portable basketball court bid ($1,749,400) to Civic Center Board (12‑0)
• Referred FY2024 Economic Development Mill Levy Grant ($101,000) to Economic Development Committee (12‑0)
• Approved BLDC by‑law changes after substitute motion (10‑2)
• Held fire services district expansion proposal in Committee of Whole (11‑1)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters Local 2 (concur, placed on file)
• Approved $8,300 award to Josh Hannifin for garage demolition (concur, placed on file)

Fair Board

The board set the 2025 fair for July 31 – August 2 at the Civic Center and approved the $40,000 county sponsorship budget. It adopted the theme “Big Sky Nights & Homegrown Delights,” established vendor fee and agreement deadlines of July 1, and approved a $7,800 tent purchase. The board also reimbursed Anne Kish $207.71 for ribbon expenses and scheduled the next meeting for July 1, 2025.

• Confirmed Civic Center as venue for the 2025 fair
• Set fair dates for July 31–August 2, 2025
• Approved $40,000 county sponsorship budget to be provided July/August 2025
• Adopted "Big Sky Nights & Homegrown Delights" as the 2025 fair theme
• Established vendor fees ($200 food, $150 non‑food) and agreement deadline of July 1
• Approved purchase of tents costing $7,800
• Reimbursed Anne Kish $207.71 for ribbon expenses
• Scheduled next regular meeting for July 1, 2025

Urban Revitalization Board

The URA Board unanimously approved matching grant funds for five property improvement projects, totaling $98,670. Grants ranged from $11,562.50 for a school roof to $33,978.73 for interior upgrades at 65 E. Broadway, with all motions carried unanimously. The board also approved the meeting minutes, financial reports, takebacks, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted takebacks as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $29,375 grant for 2 E. Galena – The Post Building (unanimous)
• Approved $11,562.50 grant for 111 N. Montana – Butte School District (unanimous, Kevin Patrick abstained)
• Approved $7,120.75 grant for 505-507 S. Idaho – Flying Scout, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $33,978.73 grant for 65 E. Broadway – Thornton Group (unanimous)
• Approved $16,633.50 grant for 215 W. Broadway – On Awakening, LLC (unanimous)

Urban Forest Board

The Urban Forest Board approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting and the bank statement showing a balance of $ 5,424.6 2, both by unanimous vote. The board also approved a motion to spend up to $200 per tree for eight trees to be purchased for the Friends of the Urban Forest. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bank statement balance of $ 5,424.6 2 (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $200 per tree for eight trees (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission approved the corrected minutes of the June 9, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Shaw, seconded by Perdue-Dolan, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved corrected minutes of June 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission voted to approve the corrected minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The remainder of the session was a discussion with Fire Services Director Zach Osborne about the fire department’s structure, volunteer involvement, and the implications of HB 547. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved corrected minutes of June 2, 2025 (unanimous)

Archives Board

The board moved the July meeting date to July 7. It approved the proposed auditorium rental fee structure. It also approved the deaccession of three archive items, requiring a protective cover for item 2010.129.01 before it is moved to the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Set July Board meeting date for July 7
• Hired Jennifer Petersen as Senior Technical Services Archivist
• Approved auditorium rental fee structure (motion passed)
• Approved deaccession of items 2010.129.01, 2025.069, 2025.084 with protective‑cover condition (motion passed)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Ristene Hall and a second by Anthony Laslovich. The board also approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting, noting that May 12 minutes are unavailable due to lack of quorum. Additional motions (noted as “CM move Al”) were approved before adjournment. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2025.

• Agenda Review approved (motion by Ristene Hall, seconded by Anthony Laslovich)
• April 14 minutes approved
• May 12 minutes noted as unavailable (no quorum)
• Additional motion "CM move Al" approved

Civic Center Board

The Civic Center Board approved the March 6, 2025 board minutes. The board also approved the Pepsi Harrington contract to purchase a new interactive scorer’s table for $35k. Other items such as budget updates, event scheduling, and facility projects were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved March 6 board minutes (motion passed, 1st Jamie, 2nd Jocelyn)
• Approved Pepsi Harrington scorer’s table contract for $35k (motion passed, 1st Jocelyn, 2nd Jamie)

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the May 21 meeting minutes (11-0) and suspended the rules to add communications 2025-313 and 2025-314 (9-2). The consent agenda was approved unanimously (11-0), which included concurrence on multiple board appointments and agreements. All listed appointments and agreements were recorded as "Concur and Place on File".

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (11 yea 0 nay)
• Suspended rules to add communications 2025-313 and 2025-314 (9 yea 2 nay)
• Approved consent agenda (11 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file appointment of Alice Luckey to Housing Authority Board
• Concurred and placed on file appointments of Heidi Rosenleaf and Michael McKeon to Zoning Board
• Concurred and placed on file re‑appointments of Rody Holman and Carrie Harris to TIFID/MT Connections Board
• Concurred and placed on file re‑appointment of Robert Dwyer to Parking Commission
• Concurred and placed on file re‑appointment of Marko Lucich to Civic Center Board

Airport Authority Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting and accepted the presented bills, both with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:25 pm by unanimous consent.

• Accepted minutes of March 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted bills as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:25 pm (unanimous)

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed IT updates and the possibility of a July meeting, but no formal decision was made. A motion to adjourn was passed, ending the meeting at 5:46 p.m.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, 5:46 p.m.)

Weed Control Board

The Weed Control Board approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. Members discussed upcoming spray days, highway spraying, non‑compliance letters for Gregson Lane and Bossard Road, and the need to hire two summer workers. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission voted to approve the amended minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting and the corrected minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. Both motions passed with unanimous support. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended minutes of May 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved corrected minutes of May 19, 2025 (unanimous)

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee

The ADA Advisory Committee elected Cassie Wick as Chair and Lindy Ballard as Vice Chair. The board also voted to send a letter to the council asking to reduce the required number of committee members. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Cassie Wick elected Chair
• Lindy Ballard elected Vice Chair
• Board voted to send a letter requesting reduction of required members

South Butte Targeted Economic Development District Board

The board approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also approved the Pioneer Technical professional services agreement for sidewalk and trail improvements, with the motion passing unanimously.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pioneer Technical sidewalk/trail improvement services agreement (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The committee approved the April 23, 2025 LEPC meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting included a wildfire smoke plan presentation, updates on emergency plans, training opportunities, and public‑health information.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Urban Revitalization Board

The Urban Revitalization Board approved a loan of $81,027.70 with a 5% fixed rate for a 20‑year term to M&M Bar and Café Properties, LLC (Selina Pankovich). The motion was made by Kevin Patrick, seconded by Bob Brown, and carried unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the financial report.

• Approved loan $81,027.70 to M&M Bar & Café (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the May 7 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, each by a 9‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It concurred to appoint Justin Deshazo and Hanna Murphy to the Zoning Board and to reserve the Original Mine Yard for the 2025 Butte Pride Festival. The body also approved a series of construction agreements and related contracts, all with unanimous concurrence. Several items – a COVID‑loan presentation, a by‑law change, and a developer‑packet hearing – were held in abeyance pending future action.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved consent agenda with exceptions (9 yea 0 nay)
• Appointed Justin Deshazo and Hanna Murphy to Zoning Board (concur and placed on file)
• Reserved Original Mine Yard for 2025 Butte Pride Festival (concur and placed on file)
• Approved Construction Agreement with High Country Concrete Inc. (2025‑251) (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved Construction Agreement with D & M Builders LLC (2025‑252) (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved Deposit Escrow agreement with Horizons Montana, LLC (2025‑257) (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved Road Division Chip Seal Project agreement with Jeffery Contracting LLC (2025‑264) (9 yea 0 nay)

Urban Forest Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The treasurer's bank statement showing a balance of $3,684.42 was approved unanimously. The goals for the Uptown Butte Business Improvement District were accepted by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bank balance $3,684.42 (unanimous)
• Accepted Uptown Butte Business Improvement District goals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission met at 5:00 p.m., took public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items, and discussed commissioner staffing and department issues. No formal votes or approvals were recorded; the May 12 minutes were held for review and will be presented for approval at the June 2 meeting. All other items were informational discussions.

Divide Refuse Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 2024 meeting after a motion and second. A motion was made to pay $13,775 to Beaverhead County for 2025, but the outcome was not recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Steve Salusso, seconded by Leanne Jensen)
• Motion to pay $13,775 to Beaverhead County for 2025 presented (motion by Steve Salusso, seconded by Leanne Jensen; outcome not recorded)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission voted to accept the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Shaw and seconded by Thielen. The approval was unanimous, and the record will be corrected as noted. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Archives Board

The Board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Marissa Newman was seconded and passed. The Board also approved the deaccession of items 2025.033 (Dennis Wheatley Mysteries) and 2025.042 (Ireland to Butte Poster) after a motion by Marissa Newman was seconded and passed. An updated auditorium fee structure was proposed for discussion at the June meeting.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved deaccession of items 2025.033 and 2025.042 (motion passed)

Housing Committee

The committee decided to hold meetings on a quarterly basis. It agreed to keep meetings informal with no officers, and Nancy DesRosiers will lead the meetings. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopt quarterly meeting schedule
• Keep meetings informal with no officers
• Nancy DesRosiers designated as meeting leader

Council of Commissioners

The council unanimously approved a professional services agreement with CCCS, Inc. to manage the 2025 Alley Rally program (May 13‑Aug 10) at a cost of $35,000. It also approved a Class 3 kennel license for the animal shelter parcel at 7901 Continental Drive and concurred on several other agreements and grant applications. All motions passed with a 10‑0 vote.

• Approved $35,000 Alley Rally management contract (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved Class 3 Kennel License at 7901 Continental Drive (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Concurred on digital scorer table purchase agreement (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved $1,200 SAIL health grant application (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved HM Stop Loss insurance application (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved reservation of Original Mine Yard for 2025 An Ri Ra Irish Festival (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved death benefit claim for Animal Shelter (10 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved easement with Town Pump for underground utility work (10 yea, 0 nay)

Airport Authority Board

The Airport Authority Board approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the bills as presented. After those actions, the board adjourned the meeting at 12:25 pm. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted Feb 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted bills as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:25 pm (unanimous)

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. Jason Willoughby moved to approve, Aaron Facincani seconded, and all members present voted in favor. The approval was unanimous. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Weed Control Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved accepting the herbicide bid from Pioneer Weed Control, Inc. for $8,850.80. The next meeting was scheduled for June 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved acceptance of herbicide bid from Pioneer Weed Control, Inc. – $8,850.80 (motion passed)
• Set next meeting date for Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Harrison Avenue South - Urban Revitalization District Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously accepted the financial report presented by Pauline. Finally, the board unanimously approved a $95,000 award to help fund the reconstruction of Howard Avenue.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 award for Howard Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Stepan, seconded by McCormick, and passed unanimously. The misspelling of Cindy Perdue‑Dolan’s name on page 10 will be corrected. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Correct misspelling of Cindy Perdue‑Dolan’s name on page 10

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The committee approved the February 26, 2025 LEPC minutes unanimously. The meeting included a presentation on seismic network upgrades, a report of a single HAZMAT spill, and updates on weather, training, public health, and shelter status. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mosquito Control District Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting. It also approved the 2025 mosquito abatement contract with JHS, Inc. The board discussed the district budget and future control services but took no vote on those items. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2024 meeting
• Approved 2025 Mosquito Abatement contract with JHS, Inc.

Fair Board

The board confirmed the Civic Center as the venue for the July 29‑August 3, 2025 county fair. The TBID application was approved. The board changed its meeting schedule to bi‑weekly at 11 AM, with a possible shift to weekly meetings starting in June. Vendor fee and agreement deadlines were set for July 1, 2025.

• Confirmed Civic Center as 2025 fair venue (July 29‑Aug 3)
• Approved TBID application (Teamwork Committee)
• Changed board meetings to bi‑weekly at 11 AM, may become weekly in June
• Set vendor fee deadline July 1, 2025
• Set vendor written‑agreement deadline July 1, 2025
• Established vendor fees: $200 for food vendors, $150 for non‑food vendors
• Budgeted $40,000 in sponsorships to be provided by BSB County in July/August 2025
• UPTOp will donate shirts for the fair

Urban Revitalization Board

The Urban Revitalization Board approved the meeting minutes and accepted the financial report, both unanimously. The board then approved a $81,027.70 loan at a 5% fixed rate for 20 years to M&M Bar and Café Properties, LLC/Selina Pankovich. The meeting was adjourned without public comment.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $81,027.70 loan to M&M Bar and Café Properties at 5% for 20 years (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission voted to accept the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Shaw, seconded by Dennehy, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

The council met with quorum and approved the corrected minutes from the previous meeting. No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were discussed or tabled.

• Approved corrected minutes from the previous meeting (passed)

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the April 2 meeting minutes and an emergency suspension of rules to let Don Davis sign the Clark’s Park gazebo contract. It also approved a consent agenda with listed exceptions and concurred on multiple infrastructure agreements, such as LED light poles at Skyline Park and a management contract for new EV chargers. Several road and public‑works improvement agreements were also placed on file.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (11‑0)
• Approved emergency suspension of rules for Clark’s Park gazebo contract (10‑1)
• Approved consent agenda with exceptions (11‑0)
• Concurred on agreement for two LED light poles at Skyline Park (11‑0)
• Concurred on EV charger management agreement for Broadway and Main parking lot (9‑2)
• Concurred on Excelsior Avenue Improvements Project Phase 3 agreement (11‑0)
• Concurred on Howard Avenue Improvements Project Phase 3 agreement (11‑0)
• Concurred on Veterans Treatment Court Veteran Coordinator agreement (11‑0)

Animal Services Board

The Animal Services Board approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. The board also voted 5-0 to adjourn the April 15 meeting. Additional actions included introducing the newly appointed board member Hattie Thatcher and granting permission to close the Animal Control office on June 11 for a summit.

• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Introduced new board member Hattie Thatcher (Commission appointment)
• Permission granted to close Animal Control office on June 11, 2025 for summit attendance
• Pete Cassidy and Krissy Kraczkowsky volunteered for ordinance rewrite committee

Urban Forest Board

The board unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The proposed 2025 draft goals were tabled because of time constraints. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2025 draft goals (due to time constraints)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission met at 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2025. A motion to accept the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting was made by Dennehy, seconded by Shaw, and approved unanimously. The remainder of the session consisted of presentations and Q&A with the Treasurer’s and Health Department’s staff, with no additional motions or votes recorded.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Archives Board

The board approved the March 2025 minutes after Marissa Newman moved to approve them and Bill McKenzie seconded; the motion passed. The meeting included a director’s report, a brief overview of the 2024 Annual Report, and discussion of the FY26 preliminary budget. The board noted plans to submit a requisition for a Senior Technical Archivist position and to provide a budget update at the May meeting.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the appointment of Ristene Hall. The board also approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:22 pm.

• Approved appointment of Ristene Hall (motion moved by Cathy Tutty, seconded by Ristene Hall)
• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by Cathy Tutty, seconded by Ristene Hall)
• Adjourned meeting (motion moved by Cathy Tutty, seconded by Chuck Merrifield)

Civic Center Board

The board voted to approve the January 9 2025 Board minutes. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved January 9 2025 Board minutes (motion passed)

Fair Board

The board confirmed the 2025 fair will run July 29 through August 3 at the Civic Center. It approved a plan to visit potential sponsors in person with request letters. Vendor fees and agreements were set to be due July 1, and the TBID application was approved. Meeting frequency was changed to bi‑weekly at 11 AM, with a possible shift to weekly starting June.

• Confirmed fair dates July 29‑Aug 3, 2025 at Civic Center
• Approved in‑person sponsor outreach with request letters
• Set vendor fee deadline July 1 and vendor agreement deadline July 1
• Approved TBID application (Teamwork Committee)
• Changed regular meetings to bi‑weekly at 11 AM, may become weekly in June
• Authorized UPTOp to provide donated shirts for the fair

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The Study Commission voted to accept the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Dennehy, seconded by Shaw, and passed unanimously. No other actions were voted on during the session.

• Approved minutes of March 31, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Fire Commission

The commission met at 9:00 a.m., took roll call, and reviewed the probationary firefighter position. Oral interviews were held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and interview scores were submitted to HR for tabulation. No formal decisions or approvals were recorded.

Council of Commissioners

The council approved the March 19 meeting minutes and an emergency suspension of the rules, both unanimously. It referred the bid opening for the Anselmo and Steward Mine yards rehabilitation to the Planning Department and approved the write‑off of $18,563.93 in loans. The board confirmed fire‑department appointments for Battalion Chief Brant Bristol and Captain Wayne Butori. Three resolutions were adopted, including conditional approval of the Painted Meadows subdivision and budget allocations for the Phoenix Building redevelopment and headframe lighting.

• Approved March 19 minutes (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved emergency suspension of the rules (9 yea 0 nay)
• Referred bid opening for Anselmo and Steward Mine yards rehab to Planning Dept (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved write‑off of $18,563.93 loans (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved Brant Bristol as Battalion Chief (9 yea 0 nay)
• Approved Wayne Butori as Captain (9 yea 0 nay)
• Passed Resolution 2025‑15 granting conditional approval of Painted Meadows subdivision (9 yea 0 nay)
• Passed Resolution 2025‑16 allocating state revenue for Phoenix Building redevelopment (8 yea 1 nay)

Airport Authority Board

The board approved the minutes from the Jan 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the bills presented for the current period. The six‑month financial statement was accepted as presented. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted Jan 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted presented bills (unanimous)
• Accepted six‑month financial statement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting, also unanimously. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Weed Control Board

The board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It re‑appointed Scott Haeffner as Vice Chairman/Vice President. The board unanimously approved advertising the herbicide bid request. The next meeting was scheduled for May 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Re‑appointed Scott Haeffner as Vice Chairman/Vice President (approved)
• Approved advertising the herbicide bid request (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm (scheduled)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The commission voted to accept the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting with a correction to the Party Line date. The motion was made by Dennehy, seconded by Thielen, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Butte-Silver Bow Local Government Study Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the session consisted of departmental presentations and discussion of archive space, staffing, and Parks and Recreation funding.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing Industrial District (TIFID)

The board later determined the March 21, 2025 meeting was not properly noticed, so the actions taken will be voted on at the next meeting. The board unanimously approved the minutes from December 12, 2024. The board also unanimously approved the staff recommendation to become the Foreign Trade Zone grantee for the Billings refinery.

• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Foreign Trade Zone grantee request (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council

A quorum of 17 members was established. The council moved, seconded and passed a motion to approve the minutes from the prior meeting. The treasurer reported a balance of $6,387.55 and noted two pending bills and an expense for stickers. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved last month’s meeting minutes (motion passed)

Council of Commissioners

The council unanimously approved the March 5 meeting minutes and an emergency suspension of three communications. It also approved several grant and contract agreements, including five HB 355 SLIPA grants and a $102,499 amendment to the health budget. A motion to deny the purchase of the Spolar Add property failed.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (11 yea 0 nay)
• Approved emergency suspension of Communications 2025-162,163,164 (11 yea 0 nay)
• Concurred and placed on file grant agreements for five HB 355 SLIPA grants
• Concurred and placed on file change order #1 for Swan Enterprises solids handling project
• Concurred and placed on file MDT Section 5311 operating agreement for rooftop heating/cooling at Transfer Station
• Concurred and placed on file agreement with Hollow Contracting for 2025 Road Division Mill/Fill Project
• Approved $102,499 amendment to FY 2024‑2025 health budget (proponents 1, opponents 0)
• Motion to deny Communication 2025-141 failed (9 yea 2 nay)