Missoula County public meetings in 2024

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several professional service agreements and board appointments. Key items include infrastructure design for shared-use paths and an employment agreement for the County Chief Financial Officer.

• Contract amendment with Debris Tech LLC for storm monitoring services not to exceed $750,000
• Professional services agreement with DJ&A, P.C. for Blue Mountain Road shared-use path not to exceed $47,233
• Professional services agreement with DJ&A, P.C. for Mullan Road shared-use path not to exceed $48,585
• ARPA-funded HVAC construction administration with Ameresco Inc. not to exceed $54,017
• Employment agreement for Andrew Czorny as Chief Financial Officer through January 1, 2027

The Missoula County Commission unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including contracts for HVAC construction, shared-use path designs, and asbestos mitigation, plus several appointments to boards and committees. They also authorized mediation and legal representation in two lawsuits. No public comment or discussion items were held.

• Approved consent agenda with 8 items (3-0)
• Reappointed Bonnie Buckingham, Rob Labair, Helene Michael to Open Lands Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Morris to Missoula Development Authority Board (3-0)
• Appointed Andrew Hagemeier to Airport Authority Board (3-0)
• Appointed Jeanna Miller to PHC board (3-0)
• Authorized mediation in Maldonados v. Missoula County (3-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to represent county in Anders Business Services v. Missoula County (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on Dec. 31, 2024. The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda, a brief review of the Walker‑Keleher Family Transfer presented by Katy Reeder, and a briefing on event permitting for PTOL and Marshall Mountain presented by Jackson Lee. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Briefing on Walker‑Keleher Family Transfer (presented by Katy Reeder)
• Briefing on event permitting for PTOL & Marshall Mountain (presented by Jackson Lee)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving contracts for HVAC upgrades at Missoula Public Health, language access services, and a lease for a new Wildfire Program office. The board will also vote on software for human capital management and a resolution for an Open Space General Obligation Bond.

• Approve $1,018,600 contract for HVAC upgrade at Missoula Public Health
• Approve 5-year lease for Wildfire Program office at $2,700/month
• Approve software contract with WorkDay and Cognizant
• Adopt resolution for Open Space General Obligation Bond, Series 2024
• Appoint members to Elections Advisory Committee and Airport Authority Board

The Missoula County Commission approved a consent agenda including a $1,018,600 HVAC upgrade contract for Missoula Public Health, a language access services contract, and a lease for the new Wildfire Program. They also approved a statement of work for Human Capital Management software, adopted a resolution for the Open Space General Obligation Bond, and made appointments to the Elections Advisory Committee and Airport Authority Board.

• Approved $1,018,600 HVAC upgrade contract with Sapphire Mechanical Inc. (2-0)
• Approved contract with MultiLingual Technologies for language access services (2-0)
• Approved lease with Rattlesnake Properties LLC for Wildfire Program office space at $2,700/month (2-0)
• Approved statement of work with WorkDay and Cognizant for Human Capital Management software (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-116 for Open Space General Obligation Bond, Series 2024 (2-0)
• Appointed five members to Elections Advisory Committee (2-0)
• Appointed David Bell and Shane Stack to Airport Authority Board (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive updates from the Sheriff's Department. Discussion items include downtown operations and detention operations.

• Discussion of Downtown Operations
• Discussion of Detention Operations

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on December 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM in Conference Room 206 of the County Administration Building (199 W. Pine St). The agenda includes public comment on items not listed, a set of action items, and discussion of general updates covering the budget, strategic planning, ARPA, legislature and personnel matters.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Discussion of budget updates
• Discussion of strategic planning updates
• Discussion of ARPA updates
• Discussion of personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hear general updates from Chief Officers. The meeting is hybrid and takes place on December 18, 2024.

• BCC Chief Officers' General Updates
• Hybrid meeting format available
• Public comment on non-agenda items

BCC Department Updates

The board will receive updates on air quality and outdoor burning from Kerri Mueller. It will also hear a Smurfit update presented by Elena Evans. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Air Quality and Outdoor Burning updates – presented by Kerri Mueller
• Smurfit update – presented by Elena Evans
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract and subaward approvals, such as a $291,962 federal grant to Swan Valley Connections and a $19,601.49 9‑1‑1 recording software maintenance agreement. The board will also vote on historical museum bylaws changes and will concur with the City Council to fund Phase 1 of the Clark Fork River Access and Restoration Project with up to $1,000,000 from 2018 Open Space Bond proceeds. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Approve subaward agreement with Swan Valley Connections for $291,962 federal funding (Community Wildfire Defense Grant)
• Approve annual maintenance agreement with Voice Products Services, LLC for 9‑1‑1 recording software ($19,601.49)
• Approve professional services agreement with Lewis & Clark Public Health for Nurse‑Family Partnership ($38,354)
• Approve expenditure of up to $1,000,000 for Phase 1 Clark Fork River Access and Restoration Project using Open Space Bond proceeds
• Amend independent contractor agreement with Debris Tech LLC to increase the not‑to‑exceed amount for storm monitoring services

The Missoula County Commission approved all consent agenda items and three action items. They approved spending up to $775,000 for the Clark Fork River Sustainable Access and Restoration Project, Open Space Reforestation Project, and Missoula Conservation Lands Trailhead Improvement Projects, and up to $1,000,000 for Phase 1 of the Clark Fork River Access and Restoration Project, both funded from the City's 2018 Open Space Bond proceeds. They also approved the Historical Museum Bylaws changes.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-12 (3-0)
• Approved Historical Museum Bylaws changes (3-0)
• Approved $775,000 for Clark Fork River Sustainable Access and Restoration, Open Space Reforestation, and Trailhead Improvement Projects (3-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 for Phase 1 Clark Fork River Access and Restoration Project (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates on the operations of the District and Justice Courts. The meeting is a hybrid event held at the Missoula County Administration Building.

• BCC District Court General Updates
• BCC Justice Court General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on Dec. 16, 2024 to receive public comment on items not on the agenda, consider action items, and hear a directors' update. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (motions to move, second, vote)
• Directors' update
• Other items

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on Dec. 12, 2024. They will hear a transfer request for the Gilliam Family. They will consider a resolution adopting final zoning for the Osprey Heights Planned Unit Development. They will also consider a resolution to create a Residential Service Improvement District on Lena Lane and review the current claims list totaling $511,975.79.

• Gilliam Family Transfer hearing
• Resolution – Final Zoning for Osprey Heights PUD
• Resolution – Creating a RSID on Lena Lane
• Current Claims List total $511,975.79
• Proclamation: Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

The Missoula County Commission approved three items at its Dec. 12 meeting: a family transfer and aggregation for the Gilliam family, a final zoning resolution for the Osprey Heights Planned Unit Development (PUD), and a resolution creating a Rural Special Improvement District (RSID) on Lena Lane. All three motions passed unanimously (3-0). The RSID was created despite seven written protests from the 15 affected property owners, which is less than the 50% threshold required to block it.

• Approved Gilliam Family Transfer and Aggregation Exemption (3-0)
• Approved Final Zoning Resolution for Osprey Heights PUD (3-0)
• Approved Resolution creating RSID 8506 on Lena Lane (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a BCC Department Update meeting. Officials will provide general updates on the department's budget, ARPA funding, space needs, meeting planning, MAM, and personnel. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget update
• ARPA funding update
• Space needs assessment
• Meeting planning update
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The board will consider three action items. Two items request refunds for taxpayers due to errors in property descriptions or district assignments covering tax years from 2018 through 2024. The third item asks the Treasurer's Office to obtain authority to bill past tax years on parcels that missed special district taxes because of clerical mistakes, pending confirmation by the Treasurer and Finance Department.

• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 498409 due to incorrect basement square footage (2018‑2024)
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 419009009 for erroneous inclusion in a special taxing district (2019‑2024)
• Treasurer's request for authority to bill past tax years on parcels that evaded special district taxes due to clerical errors

The Missoula County Commission approved two tax refunds for property owners affected by clerical errors, and denied a request to bill for past taxes on parcels that evaded special district taxation, pending further investigation. The commission expressed a strong preference not to bill for missed taxes but will study whether case-by-case billing is needed to meet bond requirements.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 498409 due to property description error (3-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 419009009 due to erroneous special district inclusion (3-0)
• Denied authority to bill for past special district taxes, pending further investigation (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will hear updates from BCC chief officers, the Office of Emergency Management, the County Juvenile Division, and the elections office. A public comment period is provided for items not on the agenda. A procedural action item will be considered.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• OEM (Office of Emergency Management) update
• CJD (County Juvenile Division) update
• Elections office update
• Procedural action item (Moved, Second, No/Abstain, Passed, Signed)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Community Council held a virtual town hall on December 11. Commissioners welcomed attendees and allowed public comment not on the agenda. The council discussed Impact Grant funding and reviewed the special district candidate filing process. An open Q&A session let participants ask questions or share updates before adjournment.

• Impact Grant funding discussion
• Special District candidate filing process
• Open Q&A session for attendees

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing professional services agreements for grant applications and courthouse maintenance. The meeting includes several board reappointments and a request for a road and utility easement on Butler Creek Road.

• PSA with DJ&A for two RAISE grant applications not to exceed $37,153
• PSA with DJ&A for a PROTECT grant application not to exceed $23,886
• PSA amendment with Structure West for Missoula County Courthouse retaining wall replacement for $20,475
• Public road and utility easement for Butler Creek Road right-of-way on Hanson Family parcels
• Reappointments to the Animal Control, Historical Museum, and Larchmont Golf Course boards

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda and one action item. The action item dedicated a portion of Butler Creek Road right-of-way and utility easements from the Hanson Family parcels to the county. All consent agenda items, including professional services agreements and board reappointments, passed as written.

• Approved Butler Creek Road right-of-way and utility easement dedication (3-0)
• Approved $37,153 PSA with DJ&A for RAISE grant applications
• Approved $23,886 PSA with DJ&A for PROTECT grant application
• Approved $20,475 amendment with Structure West for courthouse retaining wall
• Reappointed Bryan Porch to Florence-Carlton Cemetery Board through 2027
• Reappointed Steve Adler and Ryan Delany to Historical Museum Board through 2027
• Reappointed Christopher Anderson and Geoffrey Birnbaum to Impact Fee Advisory Committee through 2027
• Reappointed Timothy Jacobs and Timothy DeFors to Local Emergency Planning Committee through 2026

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from public service agencies. The meeting includes discussions regarding the historical museum's barracks, bylaws, re-accreditation, and exhibit planning.

• BCC Public Service Agencies general updates
• Historical Museum barracks updates
• Historical Museum bylaws changes
• Historical Museum re-accreditation visit
• Historical Museum exhibit changes and interpretive planning

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive briefings on the Gilliam Family Transfer, the Osprey Heights Final Zoning Resolution, and updates from the Lands, Culture & Recreation and Grants & Community Resources departments.

• Gilliam Family Transfer briefing
• Osprey Heights Final Zoning Resolution
• Lands, Culture & Recreation updates
• Grants & Community Resources updates
• Officer's update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear a directors' update, discuss speeding concerns on Tremper Road in Bonner, consider a boundary line adjustment for the Miller Creek Pit, and review a community entrance sign for Lolo. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine action items.

• Directors' update
• Speeding on Tremper Road in Bonner
• Miller Creek Pit Boundary Line Adjustment
• Community Entrance Sign – Lolo
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Circle H Ranch Phasing Plan extension and amendment. Commissioners will also review the current claims list, which totals $6,124,112.69 for claims received between November 7 and November 25, 2024. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, land acknowledgement, public announcements, and public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Hearing on Circle H Ranch Phasing Plan extension and amendment
• Review of current claims list totaling $6,124,112.69 (Nov 7‑25, 2024)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Public announcements (closed captioning available)
• Standard procedural items (call to order, pledge, land acknowledgement)

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved a request to modify and extend the Circle H Ranch subdivision phasing plan. The decision splits the remaining Phase 3 into Phase 3A and Phase 3B and extends the final plat submittal deadline for both to November 7, 2027. The motion passed 2-0.

• Approved Circle H Ranch phasing plan modification and extension (2-0)
• Divided existing Phase 3 into Phase 3A and Phase 3B
• Extended final plat submittal deadline for both phases to November 7, 2027

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review a construction agreement for the future Sheriff's office and a consulting agreement with Alliance for Hope International. The board is also deciding on the designation of New Meadows Park as Open Space Land and a subdivision agreement for Granite Peak Estates.

• Professional service agreement with Sirius Construction for Sheriff's office remodel: $489,071
• Consulting agreement with Alliance for Hope International
• Resolution to designate New Meadows Park as Open Space Land
• Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Guarantee for Granite Peak Estates Subdivision

The Missoula County Commission approved a $489,071 construction contract with Sirius Construction for the future Sheriff's office remodel, a consulting agreement with Alliance for Hope International, a resolution designating New Meadows Park as open space, and a subdivision improvements agreement for Granite Peak Estates. All items passed unanimously with 2-0 votes.

• Approved $489,071 construction contract with Sirius Construction for Sheriff's office remodel (2-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with Alliance for Hope International (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-109 designating New Meadows Park as Open Space Land (2-0)
• Approved Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Granite Peak Estates (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from chief officers. Discussions will cover benefits, risk, HR, and personnel updates.

• Benefits update
• Risk update
• HR update
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board will discuss three public briefing items. The first is the Circle H Ranch Phasing Plan Extension and Amendment presented by Patrick Swart. The second is the New Meadows Park Open Space Land Designation presented by Bethany Gunther. The third is the Butler Creek Trail Road Right‑of‑Way presented by Bethany Gunther.

• Circle H Ranch Phasing Plan Extension and Amendment
• New Meadows Park Open Space Land Designation
• Butler Creek Trail Road Right‑of‑Way

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes software renewal, several professional services agreements, sub‑recipient grant agreements, and employment contract renewals. They will also act on four separate resolutions: joining NeighborWorks Montana to provide down‑payment assistance, approving a $250,000 loan to Stepping Stones LLC from the Mental Health Revolving Loan Fund, directing the CAO to find a Riverwalk service provider, and authorizing financing documents for a Montana Board of Investments infrastructure loan for the Montana Knife Company.

• Approve $250,000 loan to Stepping Stones LLC from the Mental Health Revolving Loan Fund
• Approve $555,000 sub‑recipient agreement with Climate Smart Missoula for EPA Environmental Justice Grant #00152500-0
• Approve $40,000 professional services agreement with Climate Smart Missoula for Wildfire Smoke in Community Buildings Preparedness program
• Approve $3,242 amendment to HDR Engineering, Inc. for Sunset West Water System Improvement Project (ARPA funded)
• Resolution to join NeighborWorks Montana’s Community Reinvestment Organization for down‑payment assistance to homebuyers

The Missoula County Commission approved a $250,000 loan to Stepping Stones LLC from the Mental Health Revolving Loan Fund, and directed the CAO to identify a service provider for Riverwalk under the WMMHC management agreement. They also approved a resolution to opt into NeighborWorks Montana's Community Reinvestment Organization for down payment assistance, and authorized financing documents for the Montana Knife Company. All action items passed unanimously (2-0).

• Approved $250,000 loan to Stepping Stones LLC from Mental Health Revolving Loan Fund (2-0)
• Directed CAO to identify service provider for Riverwalk under WMMHC agreement (2-0)
• Approved resolution to opt into NeighborWorks Montana's Community Reinvestment Organization for down payment assistance (2-0)
• Authorized Chair to execute financing documents for Montana Knife Company infrastructure loan (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-12, 14-15 as written; item 13 postponed
• Approved $40,000 PSA with Climate Smart Missoula for wildfire smoke program
• Approved $555,000 sub-recipient agreement with Climate Smart Missoula for EPA grant
• Approved $15,000 sub-recipient agreement with Neighborworks Montana for EPA grant

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion items include communications, the Commissioners Office, economic development, and facilities.

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will meet to discuss a proposed Consolidated Land Use Board concept and updates to the Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan.

• Presentation on Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board concept
• Update on Missoula Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan

The board discussed a staff recommendation to replace the current Planning Board and Board of Adjustment with a single Missoula County Consolidated Land Use Board. Staff also presented updates on the Long-Range Transportation Plan and the Transit Strategic Plan.

• Approved November 12, 2024, minutes (unanimous voice vote)

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department is meeting to receive updates and discuss specific infrastructure projects. The session includes a review of the US 93/Waldo/Lady Slipper intersection and TPCC updates.

• US 93/Waldo/Lady Slipper Intersection discussion
• Aaron Wilson TPCC Updates
• Directors' Update

BCC Department Updates

The BCC meeting on November 25, 2024 will feature departmental updates. The Ecology & Extension Director, Planning Manager, and Chief Officer will each give updates on their respective areas. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Ecology & Extension update (9:30‑10:15)
• Long‑range planning update (10:15‑11:00)
• Officer's update (11:00‑11:30)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will open a public comment period for items not on the agenda, consider routine action items, and discuss two health‑department updates: an emergency preparedness briefing by Julia Goar and an Invest Health update by Lisa Beczkiewicz. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (motion moved, seconded, vote recorded)
• Emergency preparedness update presented by Julia Goar
• Invest Health update presented by Lisa Beczkiewicz

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion topics include the budget, ARPA, and facilities planning.

• Budget updates
• ARPA updates
• Facilities Planning/Space Needs
• MHRLV
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive general updates from the BCC Sheriff's Department. The agenda also includes a period for public comment on items not on the agenda and a set of action items with recorded vote outcomes. No specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items with vote outcomes (Moved, Second, No, Abstain, Passed, Signed)
• Discussion: BCC Sheriff's Department general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several professional service agreements and funding allocations. Action items focus on submitting a Community Development Block Grant‑Economic Development (CDBG‑ED) application to retain 15 full‑time positions at Missoula Children’s Theatre, authorizing a state loan for Montana Knife Company, and executing an exchange agreement with private landholders. Additional items include approvals for health partnership funding, homeland security training funds, and a golf course fee schedule.

• Approve professional services agreement with Family Outreach Inc. up to $7,000 from the Financial Administration Fund.
• Approve $40,000 compensation to the Missoula City‑County Health Department for the Wildfire Smoke Preparedness partnership.
• Approve $75,000 State Homeland Security Funding for statewide incident leadership training.
• Approve resolution to submit a CDBG‑ED grant application to retain 15 full‑time positions at Missoula Children’s Theatre.
• Approve execution of exchange agreement with MTAK Landholdings, LLC and SEV Enterprises, LLC, including quitclaim deeds and easements.

The Missoula County Commission approved a resolution and related documents to apply for a Community Development Block Grant Economic Development (CDBG-ED) grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to retain 15 full-time positions at MCT, Inc. (Missoula Children's Theatre) through infrastructure improvements. The board also passed the consent agenda, which included agreements for a Family Assistance Fund, wildfire smoke preparedness, and other routine items. A resolution for a Montana Board of Investments infrastructure loan for Montana Knife Company was postponed.

• Approved resolution authorizing CDBG-ED grant application for MCT, Inc. job retention (3-0)
• Approved certification of CDBG-ED application for job retention grant (3-0)
• Approved subrecipient application certification for CDBG-ED grant with MCT as subrecipient (3-0)
• Approved hiring and training plan for CDBG-ED application on behalf of MCT, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Family Outreach Inc. agreement ($7,000) and other items (3-0)
• Postponed resolution for Montana Board of Investments infrastructure loan for Montana Knife Company

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Type Map. The Board will consider a motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the new plan, which would repeal the Our Missoula City Growth Policy 2035 and earlier neighborhood plans, except three existing master plans that will remain in effect.

• Public hearing to adopt the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Type Map
• Motion to recommend City Council adopt the 2045 Land Use Plan
• Repeal of the Our Missoula City Growth Policy 2035 and its Future Land Use Map
• Repeal of all existing neighborhood plans prior to 2045, except the 2023 Midtown, 2020 Sxwtpqyen, and 2019 Downtown Master Plans

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend that the City Council adopt the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Type Map as the city's new governing land use plan. The recommendation includes repealing the 2035 Growth Policy and 16 outdated neighborhood plans, while preserving three recent master plans. The board took public comment into consideration, with many residents raising concerns about specific zoning designations, outreach, and housing capacity.

• Recommended adoption of Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan and Place Type Map (9-0)
• Recommended repealing Our Missoula City Growth Policy 2035 and associated Future Land Use Map
• Recommended repealing 16 existing neighborhood plans, preserving 2023 Midtown, 2020 Sxwtpqyen, and 2019 Downtown Master Plans
• Deferred approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes to December 3, 2024

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Department meeting on November 18, 2024 will include public comment on items not on the agenda, a set of action items (details not specified), a Directors' update, and other items. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (no details provided)
• Directors' update
• Other items

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a Canyon Creek Village Phasing Plan Extension, open a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant to the Montana Department of Commerce for MCT, Inc., and hold a third hearing to adopt an ordinance for the Grant Creek Crossing TEDD. The meeting also includes a report of current claims totaling $2,874,071.34. All items are presented for discussion and potential action.

• Canyon Creek Village Phasing Plan Extension – presented by Patrick Swart, Planning, Development and Sustainability
• Public hearing to consider Community Development Block Grant to Montana Dept of Commerce for MCT, Inc. – presented by Heidi West, Grants
• Third hearing to adopt an ordinance for the Grant Creek Crossing TEDD – presented by Flanna McLarty, Community and Economic Development
• Current Claims List report showing $2,874,071.34 in claims received Oct 16‑Nov 06 2024

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance and development plan to create the Grant Creek Crossing Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD). The district aims to fund over $10 million in public infrastructure for an 86-acre site near North Reserve Street and I-90. To mitigate impacts on local services, the board excluded specific voted and permissive levies for the Missoula Rural Fire District and Hellgate Elementary School District from the tax increment financing.

• Approved Canyon Creek Village phasing plan extension (3-0)
• Opened public hearing for MCT Community Development Block Grant
• Approved Grant Creek Crossing TEDD ordinance and development plan (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hear a general update from the Chief Administrative Officer covering the budget, ARPA funds, land use and personnel matters. No specific actions or votes are listed beyond a generic action item entry. The meeting includes public comment on items not on the agenda.

• General update on the county budget
• Discussion of ARPA funding
• Land‑use updates
• Personnel updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a memorandum of understanding for an EPA Environmental Justice Government-to-Government grant covering 2024‑2027. The meeting also includes consent agenda items approving several professional service agreements and employment contracts, as well as the reappointment of a district board member. No other agenda items require a commission action form.

• Approve professional service agreement with DJ&A up to $38,000 for a preliminary engineering report for the Owl Creek, Arlene Drive, and Kraft Creek Road bridges.
• Approve professional services agreement with Human Powered Future PLLC up to $40,000 for development of pre‑engineered residential garage and pole barn plans.
• Approve amendment to the Open Aid Alliance agreement for up to $7,395 from the Alcohol Tax Fund for prevention and outpatient treatment activities.
• Approve memorandum of understanding for the EPA Environmental Justice Government‑to‑Government grant (8/15/2024‑8/14/2027) involving Missoula County and several partner organizations.
• Approve the reappointment of Waunda Bravard to the Turah Meadows Sewer and Water District.

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda covering various professional service agreements, employment contracts for the Partnership Health Center, and a board reappointment. Additionally, the board approved a memorandum of understanding for an EPA environmental justice grant and authorized the County Attorney's Office to handle two specific legal claims.

• Approved $38,000 engineering report for three county bridges (3-0)
• Approved $40,000 agreement for residential garage and barn plans (3-0)
• Approved $7,395 amendment for Open Aid Alliance (3-0)
• Approved six employment agreements for Partnership Health Center (3-0)
• Reappointed Waunda Bravard to Turah Meadows Sewer and Water District (3-0)
• Approved EPA environmental justice grant MOU (3-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to handle claim DV-24-935 (3-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to handle claim DV-24-847 (3-0)

Public Meetings

The Community Council will meet virtually to discuss the Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan. The meeting includes a check-in on the Community Council Ride Along and a question-and-answer session for participants.

• Presentation on Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan
• Community Council Ride Along check-in

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will allow public comment on items not on the agenda. It will consider any action items listed, though none are detailed in the agenda. The meeting includes a discussion of general updates from the BCC chief officers.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (no specifics provided)
• Discussion: BCC Chief Officers' general updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing requests for tax abatements and refunds based on property valuation and classification errors. The body will also discuss potential changes to the interlocal agreement regarding finance duties between the Clerk & Treasurer's Office and County Commissioners.

• Tax abatement request for Taxpayer ID No. 90381670 regarding a mobile home exemption
• Tax refund request for Taxpayer ID No. 1937202 due to incorrect commercial property classification
• Revision to a previously approved abatement for Taxpayer ID No. 1814954
• Discussion on interlocal agreement changes for finance duties

The Board of County Commissioners approved three tax-related requests: an abatement for a mobile home, a refund for a property incorrectly taxed as commercial, and a revision to a prior abatement to cover all prior tax years. All motions passed unanimously with 2-0 votes. A discussion item on the interlocal agreement for finance duties was noted but no action was taken.

• Approved tax abatement for Taxpayer ID 90381670 (mobile home exemption) (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID 1937202 (commercial misclassification) (2-0)
• Approved revision to abatement for Taxpayer ID 1814954 to cover all prior tax years (2-0)

Planning Board

The Missoula County Consolidated Planning Board will meet on November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM in a hybrid format. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, staff announcements, public hearings, a training presentation, committee reports, old and new business, and board member comments. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed for discussion.

The board approved the October 15, 2024, minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of a training presentation by Karen Alley of the Montana Association of Counties regarding board ethics, public participation, and the transition to a Planning Commission under the Montana Land Use Planning Act.

• Approved October 15, 2024, minutes (unanimous voice vote)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a public comment period for items not on the agenda. The meeting includes briefings on the Canyon Creek Village Phasing Plan Extension presented by Patrick Swart and a floodplain discussion presented by Matt Heimel, followed by an officer's update from Chet Crowser. No specific actions or votes are detailed beyond a generic action items line. The session is hybrid, in Conference Room 206 at 199 W. Pine St and via Microsoft Teams.

• Briefing on Canyon Creek Village Phasing Plan Extension (Patrick Swart)
• Floodplain discussion update (Matt Heimel)
• Officer's update (Chet Crowser)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer and discuss the Mountain Towns 2030 plan. The meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024, at 8:00 AM.

• Chief Administrative Officer Update
• Discussion of Mountain Towns 2030
• Public comment on non-agenda items

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several professional service agreements and contracts. Key items include funding for WIC program services and engineering reports for local bridges.

• WIC program services agreement with DPHHS for $1,250,174
• Preliminary Engineering Report for Bench Road Bridge with Great West Engineering (up to $22,000)
• Preliminary Engineering Report for Styler Drive East and West bridges with HDR (up to $35,000)
• Contract with Climate Smart Missoula for $35,000
• Public Works Access Controls upgrade with Electro Controls for $38,653

The Missoula County Commission approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for a comprehensive plan analysis, access control upgrades, WIC program services, technology agreements, sustainability initiatives, and bridge engineering reports. They also approved a non-legal holiday office closure on November 29, 2024, and appointed Debbie Polsin as an active member of the Fair Event Committee. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Approved consent agenda items as written (2-0)
• Approved contract for HB 819 grant to hire firm for comprehensive plan analysis (2-0)
• Approved $38,653 agreement with Electro Controls for access control upgrades (2-0)
• Approved $1,250,174 amendment for WIC program services (2-0)
• Approved $35,000 contract with Climate Smart Missoula for sustainability initiatives (2-0)
• Approved $25,000 amendment for Bryan von Lossberg for Green Power Program negotiation (2-0)
• Approved office closure on November 29, 2024 (2-0)
• Appointed Debbie Polsin as active member of Fair Event Committee (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to consider adopting an ordinance for the Grant Creek Crossing TEDD, review a bond for the Case Ranch Company-Potomac Open Space, and discuss the Morning Dun Road BLR.

• Hearing to adopt ordinance for Grant Creek Crossing TEDD
• Case Ranch Company-Potomac Open Space Bond hearing
• Morning Dun Road BLR hearing
• Claims list unavailable for this meeting
• Native American Heritage Month and Operation Green Light proclamations

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved spending up to $994,550 from the 2018 Open Space Bond for a conservation easement on the Case Ranch Company property in Potomac, covering about 2,330 acres. They also approved a boundary line relocation for six tracts on Morning Dun Road and Mission View Drive. The Grant Creek Crossing TEDD ordinance hearing was continued to November 14, 2024, with no decision made.

• Approved $994,550 open space bond expenditure for Case Ranch-Potomac conservation easement (2-0)
• Approved boundary line relocation for 6 tracts on Morning Dun Rd. and Mission View Dr (2-0)
• Continued Grant Creek Crossing TEDD ordinance hearing to November 14, 2024

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners and Missoula City Council will hold a hearing on the Joint City-County Indreland-LaValle Creek Open Space Bond Project. No other items are listed for decision. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, land acknowledgement, public announcements, and public comment.

• Hearing on Joint City-County Indreland-LaValle Creek Open Space Bond Project

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to spend up to $344,000 from the county's 2018 Open Space Bond fund for the Indreland-LaValle Creek Project. The motion passed 2-0, with Commissioner Slotnick making the motion and Commissioner Vero seconding. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved resolution 2024-106 to expend up to $344,000 from the 2018 Open Space Bond fund for the Indreland-LaValle Creek Project (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is holding department updates for Lands & Communities. The meeting includes briefings on three specific land and open space projects and updates from county officers and resource departments.

• Briefing on 2424 Morning Dun_Kona Ranch BLR
• Briefing on City-County Indreland-LaValle Creek OSB project
• Briefing on Case Ranch Company-Potomac OSB project
• Lands, Culture & Recreation updates
• Grants & Community Resources updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on November 4, 2024. Attendees may comment on items not listed on the agenda, review unspecified action items, and hear general updates from the BCC Investment Committee. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (no details provided)
• Discussion: BCC Investment Committee general updates
• Other items

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a department update meeting for Public Works. The agenda consists of procedural items and a directors' update.

• Directors' Update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a grant for an armored vehicle, funding for the Swan Valley Community Council, and a contract for a JEDI advisory board retreat. The meeting will also include a presentation on a substance abuse grant.

• Approve $3,000 contract for City-County JEDI Advisory Board retreat
• Approve $950 for Swan Valley Community Council FY25 operations
• Approve $341,896 for Healthy Montana Families program
• Approve State Homeland Security Program grant for ROOK armored vehicle
• Receive presentation on SAMHSA substance abuse grant

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a $3,000 contractor agreement for a JEDI retreat, $950 in operational funding for the Swan Valley Community Council, acceptance of a VAWA grant award, and a $341,896 DPHHS task order amendment for the Health Department. The board also approved a State Homeland Security Program grant for the ROOK Armored Critical Incident Vehicle project.

• Approved consent agenda (2-0)
• Approved $3,000 independent contractor agreement with Flaherty Consulting LLC for City-County JEDI Advisory Board retreat (City to reimburse $1,500)
• Approved $950 FY25 operational funding for the Swan Valley Community Council
• Approved acceptance of Montana Board of Crime Control FY2024 STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - DV Court Award letter and documents
• Approved Amendment Five Task Order between Montana DPHHS and Missoula City-County Health Department for $341,896 for Healthy Montana Families program
• Approved State Homeland Security Program grant for ROOK Armored Critical Incident Vehicle project (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive general updates from the Health Department. No specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• BCC Health Dept General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The board will allow public comment on items not on the agenda, then discuss two topics: the pre‑approved plans for a pole barn and the county’s priority snow‑plow routes. No specific actions or votes on these discussion items are detailed in the agenda.

• Pole Barn – Pre-approved Plans
• Priority snow plow routes
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates regarding Lands & Communities. Directors from Ecology and Extension and Planning, Development and Sustainability will provide reports.

• Director update from Bryce Christiaens (Ecology and Extension)
• Director update from Karen Hughes (Planning, Development and Sustainability)
• Officer's update from Chet Crowser

BCC Department Updates

The board will open with public comment on items not on the agenda, then consider action items that were moved, seconded, and voted on. The main discussion topics are strategic planning and preparation for upcoming legislation. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items: moved, seconded, no/abstain, passed, signed
• Discussion of strategic planning
• Legislative preparation

Public Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to hear boundary change requests, a proposed Special Recreation District on Lena Lane, and subdivision proposals including Creighton and Montana Ave. BLR/AGG.

• Hearing: West Valley Community Council Boundary Change
• Hearing: Proposed RSID on Lena Lane
• Hearing: Montana Ave. BLR/AGG
• Hearing: Creighton Subdivision
• Claims List: $4,703,582.76 received Oct 2-15

The Missoula County Commission approved the Creighton Subdivision, a major subdivision proposed by Creighton Appraisal P.C., with conditions including a 250-foot erosion hazard area, a no-build zone, and a connection of Creighton Ave. to Walker Drive. The board also approved a variance allowing access from Walker Drive as a road of lesser classification and denied a variance for a through connection to Walker Drive. The approval was based on revised findings and conditions in a staff memo dated October 17, 2024.

• Approved Creighton Subdivision with conditions (2-0)
• Approved variance for access from Walker Drive as lesser road (2-0)
• Denied variance for through connection to Walker Drive (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-099 changing West Valley Community Council boundary to Frenchtown School District (2-0)
• Approved Resolution of Intent 2024-103 for proposed RSID on Lena Lane (2-0)
• Approved boundary line reallocation/aggregation for property at 273 Montana Ave (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will discuss general updates from the BCC Department, including budget, ARPA funding, housing, the MHRLF program, climate and finance matters, personnel, and public works. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond routine procedural votes. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• General update on the county budget
• Discussion of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding
• Housing program updates
• MHRLF (Missoula Housing and Revitalization Loan Fund) overview
• Climate and finance briefings

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests to adopt several roads for public use, including Venture Way. The board is also deciding on a subdivision improvement agreement for the Missoula Meadowlands Subdivision, Phase III.

• Resolution adopting Venture Way as a County road
• Subdivision improvement agreement and guarantee with Tract 2 COS 6492, LLC for Missoula Meadowlands Subdivision, Phase III
• Bylaws for the Swan Valley Community Council
• Three-year agreement with NearMap for GIS aerial imagery flights
• Acceptance of DOJ Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and STOP VAWA grant awards

The Board of County Commissioners approved a subdivision improvement agreement and guarantee for Missoula Meadowlands Subdivision Phase III, and adopted roads dedicated for public use between October 2023 and September 2024 as County roads. The consent agenda passed as written, except item #1 (Venture Way road resolution), which was canceled as a duplicate of action item #2. Both action items passed 2-0.

• Approved subdivision improvement agreement and guarantee with Tract 2 COS 6492, LLC for Missoula Meadowlands Subdivision Phase III (2-0)
• Adopted roads dedicated for public use Oct 1, 2023–Sep 30, 2024 as County roads, Resolution 2024-104 (2-0)
• Consent agenda passed as written (2-0), except item #1 canceled as duplicate of action item #2
• Approved bylaws for Swan Valley Community Council
• Approved three-year NearMap agreement for aerial imagery flights for GIS
• Approved acceptance of Montana Board of Crime Control FY2024 STOP VAWA Just Response Award
• Approved amended professional services agreement with Misty Haran for regional legal and health services resource guide
• Approved acceptance of OVW 2024 ICJR award and rural victim-centered response grant

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive updates from the District and Justice Courts. Discussions will focus on court operations, grant-funded programs, and staffing.

• ROAD Court MDT Grant and new brochures
• DV Court and docket
• Collaboration with law enforcement regarding speeding concerns
• Space allocation and FTEs

BCC Department Updates

The board will receive an update on the BCC department and pending litigation and claims. A discussion may move to a closed session for litigation strategy. The meeting also includes public comment on items not on the agenda and routine action item votes.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action item votes (Moved, Second, No/Abstain, Passed, Signed)
• Update and strategy discussion on pending litigation and claims (possible closed session)

Public Meetings

Missoula County will hold a virtual Community Council Town Hall. The agenda includes an update on the Brownfields Program, an update on the Long Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan, and a notice of a public hearing for the West Valley Community Council. The meeting also allows public comment and a question‑and‑answer session. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Brownfields Program update presented by Sindie Kennedy
• Long Range Transportation Plan and Transit Strategic Plan update presented by Glenn Ingram
• Notice of public hearing for West Valley Community Council
• Public comment period (comments not on agenda)
• Open question‑and‑answer session

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to hear public comment on items not on the agenda. It will consider action items, though no specifics are listed. The primary discussion will be the BCC Chief Officers' (CTO) general updates.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (details not provided)
• Discussion of BCC Chief Officers' (CTO) general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a construction contract of up to $6,635,700 with Prospect Construction, Inc. for improvements to the Lolo RSID Wastewater System, funded by the ARPA program. They will also consider a change order that reduces the same project's cost by $1,059,123.37, bringing the total to $5,576,576.63. Additional consent‑agenda items include several grant and contract approvals ranging from mental‑health services to federal emergency‑management funding.

• Approve construction contract with Prospect Construction, Inc. (up to $6,635,700) for Lolo RSID Wastewater System improvements (ARPA funded)
• Approve change order #1 reducing Lolo RSID Wastewater System project cost by $1,059,123.37; new total $5,576,576.63
• Approve contract with Western Montana Mental Health Center for up to $50,525.20 from the Alcohol Tax Fund (through 6/30/2025)
• Approve amendment to Cedar Creek Integrated Health contract for up to $43,096.79 from the Alcohol Tax Fund (through 6/30/2025)
• Approve acceptance of $130,000 federal Emergency Management Grant matched with $130,000 local funds for a $260,000 project in FY2025

The Missoula County Commission approved a $6,635,700 construction contract with Prospect Construction for the Lolo RSID Wastewater System improvements, funded through ARPA. They also approved change order no. 1, reducing the project cost by $1,059,123.37 to a total of $5,576,576.63. All consent agenda items passed except items 12 and 13, which were postponed.

• Approved $6,635,700 construction contract with Prospect Construction for Lolo RSID Wastewater System (3-0)
• Approved change order no. 1 reducing Lolo RSID project by $1,059,123.37 to $5,576,576.63 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-11 and 14, including STEP grant, mental health contracts, and road striping agreement
• Postponed consent agenda items 12 (Paragon Micro storage) and 13 (Wasabi Technologies agreement)

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will meet to discuss bridge adoption and the Bridge Investment Program (BIP). The body will also review updates on water and wastewater for RSIDs and drone lidar technology.

• Bridge Discussion - BIP and Bridge Adoption
• RSID Water Wastewater Update
• Traffic Data Software
• Drone Lidar

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a department update with a brief introduction to the Clark Fork Coalition director. The meeting includes public briefings on a BLR and aggregation project at 273 Montana Ave., the Creighton Subdivision, and a boundary change for the West Valley Community Council. Additional items are a Community Council update, a housing and equity report presentation, and an officer's update.

• 273 Montana Ave. BLR and aggregation briefing
• Creighton Subdivision briefing
• West Valley Community Council boundary change briefing
• Community Council update presentation
• Housing and equity report presentation by Lila Bennett

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Meadow View Homes project. The board is considering recommendations to the City Council for a 97-lot subdivision and a rezoning of the property from R40 Residential to RT5.4 Residential. The meeting also includes a presentation on the public draft of the Our Missoula Land Use Plan and Map.

• Meadow View Homes 97-Lot Major Subdivision preliminary plat application
• Rezoning of 4824 Clearview Way from R40 Residential to RT5.4 Residential
• Five variance requests related to the Meadow View Homes subdivision
• Public Draft: Our Missoula Land Use Plan and Land Use Map presentation

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve the rezoning of 4824 Clearview Way from R40 to RT5.4, all five variance requests, and the preliminary plat for the 97-lot Meadow View Homes subdivision, subject to 52 conditions. The board also received a presentation on the draft Our Missoula 2045 Land Use Plan, with no formal action taken.

• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 4824 Clearview Way from R40 to RT5.4 (8-0)
• Recommended City Council approve variance for dead-end street on Princess Lane (8-0)
• Recommended City Council approve variance for block lengths exceeding 480 feet (8-0)
• Recommended City Council approve variance for reduced right-of-way width (8-0)
• Recommended City Council approve variance for 6-foot curbside sidewalks (8-0)
• Recommended City Council approve variance for street grades up to 10% (8-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Meadow View Homes preliminary plat with 52 conditions (8-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct hearings regarding a development plan and a subdivision. The body will also review a claims list totaling $1,516,321.82.

• 1st Hearing to Adopt a Comprehensive Development Plan with a TIF Provision
• Kemosabe Subdivision with 2 Variances
• Claims list totaling $1,516,321.82

Commissioners held a first public hearing and reading on an ordinance to create the Grant Creek Crossing Targeted Economic Development District with a tax increment financing (TIF) provision; no action was taken and the hearing remains open, with a second hearing set for November 7, 2024. In a separate hearing, the board approved a 2-lot subdivision (Spanish Skies, formerly Kemosabe) near Highway 93 South and Blue Mountain Rd., along with two variances — one allowing sidewalks on only one side of the access road and one allowing access from Highway 93 in addition to Blue Mountain Rd. The board also accepted the developer's offer to rename the subdivision Spanish Skies. The claims list totaled $1,516,321.82 for September 25 to October 1, 2024.

• Opened public hearing and held first reading on ordinance creating Grant Creek Crossing TIF district; no action taken, continued to November 7, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved variance from Table 3.4.9.4 allowing sidewalks on one side of the access road for Spanish Skies subdivision (3-0)
• Approved variance from Section 3.4.6.2 allowing access from Highway 93 in addition to Blue Mountain Rd. (3-0)
• Approved Spanish Skies subdivision (formerly Kemosabe) based on findings of fact and conclusions of staff report (3-0)
• Accepted developer's offer to rename subdivision from Kemosabe to Spanish Skies
• Noted claims received September 25 to October 1, 2024 total $1,516,321.82

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will consider two tax‑related actions. One is a request from Taxpayer ID No. 2078105 for a refund of taxes paid for the 2021‑2024 period due to a property description error. The other is the Treasurer's Office seeking approval and adoption of the 2024 tax write‑off order that was reviewed in May 2024. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Taxpayer ID No. 2078105 requests refund of taxes paid for 2021‑2024 period
• Treasurer's Office requests approval of the 2024 tax write‑off order
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Missoula County BCC approved a refund of taxes paid for property Taxpayer ID No. 2078105 due to an error in the property description, covering the maximum statutory period (estimated 2021-2024). The board also approved and adopted the 2024 tax write-off order that was reviewed in May 2024. Both actions passed unanimously with 2 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID No. 2078105 (2-0)
• Approved and adopted 2024 tax write-off order (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hear general updates from the Chief Public Relations Officer. The meeting is hybrid and takes place on October 9, 2024.

• BCC Chief Officers' General Updates
• Hybrid meeting at 199 W. Pine St
• Public comment on non-agenda items

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes employment agreements for health staff, funding contracts from the Alcohol Tax Fund, and several required federal and state reports. Two action items will be voted on: a non‑motorized easement for a trail connecting to Lolo Riverside Park and a $10,000 expenditure from the Big Sky Stewardship fund for bear‑resistant trash containers. Public comment on items not on the agenda will also be heard.

• Approve standard employment agreement for Richard Dealy, APRN at $59.90 per hour (40 hrs/week)
• Approve standard employment agreement for Jesse Charles, MD at $106.26 per hour (40 hrs/week)
• Approve FY2025 Extension Services Agreement with Montana State University for $156,000
• Approve non‑motorized public access easement agreement for a trail to Lolo Riverside Park
• Approve up to $10,000 from the Big Sky Stewardship fund for bear‑resistant trash containers and signage

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as written, which included employment agreements for two Partnership Health Center providers, funding contracts for alcohol tax programs, and various grant-related approvals. They also approved a non-motorized public access easement for a trail to Lolo Riverside Park and authorized up to $10,000 for bear-resistant trash containers. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Approved employment agreement for Richard Dealy, APRN at $59.90/hour (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Jesse Charles, MD at $106.26/hour (2-0)
• Approved $34,361.59 alcohol tax fund contract with Missoula City-County Health Department (2-0)
• Approved amended $57,953.79 alcohol tax fund contract with Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services (2-0)
• Approved chair to sign EPA Brownfields grant forms (SF425 and MBE/WBE) (2-0)
• Approved chair to sign DNRC Reclamation and Development Planning Grant application (2-0)
• Approved $20,592 amendment to HDR Engineering task order for Sunset West water system (2-0)
• Approved $156,000 MSU Extension Services Agreement (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a department update from the County Attorneys' office. The primary discussion item is an update regarding the Calibrate Pretrial Diversion division.

• Discussion of Calibrate Pretrial Diversion division update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive general updates from the Sheriff's Department. No specific action items or ordinances are listed for decision.

• BCC Sheriffs' Dept General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive public comment on items not on the agenda. It will consider routine action items and then discuss general updates from several departments, including Economic Development, Criminal Justice Services, MHRLF, ARPA, the budget, and personnel matters. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Review of routine action items (no details provided)
• General updates from Economic Development, Criminal Justice Services, MHRLF, ARPA, Budget, and Personnel

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Public Works Department and discuss a request to lower the speed limit on Cramer Creek Road. The meeting will be held in person at the Missoula County Administration Building or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Public Works-MDOT Update
• Request for 10 MPH on Cramer Creek Road
• Terrace View Drive - Fiber Install and Weeds

BCC Department Updates

The board will take public comment on items not on the agenda, consider action items, and hold discussion items. Discussion includes a briefing on the Big Sky Stewardship Fund request for the Bear Can Upgrade Project presented by Nick Zanetos, updates on lands, culture and recreation covering Marshall Mountain, the Fairgrounds, parks, trails and open lands, and Larchmont, and an officer's update from Chet Crowser.

• Big Sky Stewardship Fund Request – Bear Can Upgrade Project (presented by Nick Zanetos)
• Lands, Culture and Recreation update – Marshall Mountain
• Lands, Culture and Recreation update – Fairgrounds
• Lands, Culture and Recreation update – Parks, Trails and Open Lands
• Lands, Culture and Recreation update – Larchmont

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold hearings on three items: the Roseburg Boundary Line Relocation, the West Valley Community Council Boundary Change, and the Stowell-MLR Open Space Bond Project. They will also review the Current Claims List, which totals $7,645,954.15. Additional agenda items include public announcements and other business.

• Roseburg Boundary Line Relocation hearing
• West Valley Community Council Boundary Change hearing
• Stowell-MLR Open Space Bond Project hearing
• Current Claims List report of $7,645,954.15

The Missoula County Commission approved a resolution to spend up to $300,000 from the 2018 Open Space Bond toward a conservation easement on 158 acres near Condon, MT. The commission also approved a boundary line relocation for Roseburg Forest Products and opened a public hearing on a West Valley Community Council boundary change, which was continued to October 24.

• Approved $300,000 for Stoll conservation easement (3-0)
• Approved Roseburg Forest Products boundary line relocation (2-0)
• Opened public hearing on West Valley Community Council boundary change (3-0), continued to Oct 24

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet for department updates. The session includes discussion items regarding the budget, personnel, and facilities.

• MACO Conference followup
• ARPA updates
• Budget discussion
• Courthouse facilities
• Personnel update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve several community assistance contracts and public school budgets. The primary action item is an interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula to fund emergency sheltering services.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Missoula for Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter: $909,862
• United Way of Missoula County contract for Housing Solutions Fund: up to $89,850
• Missoula City-County Health Department contract for Foster Child Health Program: up to $38,480
• Partnership Health Center contract for Trinity Navigation Center/Clinic: up to $34,320
• Approval of Missoula County public schools' 2024-2025 budgets

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula to fund emergency sheltering services at the Johnson Street Temporary Emergency Shelter for $909,862, running from October 3, 2024 to August 31, 2025. The board also passed a consent agenda approving six contracts, including funding for the Foster Child Health Program, Housing Advocate Network's Diversion program, Housing Solutions Fund, Dan Fox Family Care program, Trinity Navigation Center/Clinic health care, and the 2024-2025 school budgets. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Approved $909,862 interlocal agreement with City of Missoula for Johnson Street shelter (2-0)
• Approved $38,480 contract with Missoula City-County Health Dept for Foster Child Health Program (consent)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Missoula Interfaith Collaborative for Housing Advocate Network Diversion (consent)
• Approved $89,850 contract with United Way for Housing Solutions Fund (consent)
• Approved $27,196 contract with Youth Homes for Dan Fox Family Care (consent)
• Approved $34,320 contract with Partnership Health Center for Trinity Navigation Clinic (consent)
• Approved 2024-2025 Missoula County public schools budgets (consent)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will receive updates from BCC chief officers on elections, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Community Justice Division. The meeting also includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda and a vote on routine action items.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Vote on routine action items
• Elections update from BCC chief officers
• Office of Emergency Management (OEM) update
• Community Justice Division (CJD) update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes numerous FY25 contract approvals and funding allocations. Items range from operational funding for community councils to contracts with health, transportation, and community assistance providers. The board will also review a subrecipient fiscal monitoring policy and select a designee for the ADA appeal process.

• Approve contract with All Nations Health Center up to $84,447 for AI/AN youth substance‑abuse prevention
• Approve $3,500 contract with Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association for rideshare services
• Approve amendment to Crosswinds Recovery contract up to $55,167.99 from the Alcohol Tax Fund
• Approve $17,370 Security Metrics service for the county’s annual HIPAA Risk Assessment
• Approve $880 amendment to Accessology, LLC training hours for Public Works PROWAG training

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda containing community council funding, social service contracts, and facility agreements. They also approved a new Subrecipient Fiscal Monitoring Policy and appointed designees for the ADA appeal process.

• Approved consent agenda items including FY25 community council funding and multiple human services contracts (3-0)
• Approved Subrecipient Fiscal Monitoring Policy (3-0)
• Appointed Erica Grinde as primary designee and Chris Lounsbury as backup for the ADA appeal process (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates. The session includes introductions of new staff and updates from the Missoula Development Authority and the Communications office.

• Introduction of new Housing Specialist, John Wilke
• Missoula Development Authority updates
• Communications update
• Commissioners Office/Strategic Initiatives update

Planning Board

The Missoula County Consolidated Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Grant Creek Crossing Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) Comprehensive Development Plan and recommend its conformance with the county Growth Policy. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting and address public comments on non‑agenda items. Additional agenda items include staff announcements and routine committee reports.

• Public hearing on Grant Creek Crossing TEDD Comprehensive Development Plan
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Staff announcements
• Committee reports

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Grant Creek Crossing Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) Comprehensive Development Plan, finding it in conformance with the Missoula County Growth Policy and zoning. The board's recommendation will go to the Missoula County Board of Commissioners. Public comment raised concerns about fire district funding and infrastructure maintenance.

• Approved recommendation that Grant Creek Crossing TEDD plan conforms to Growth Policy (8-0)
• Approved recommendation that Grant Creek Crossing TEDD zoning is in accordance with Growth Policy (8-0)
• Approved September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County BCC Public Works department is meeting to discuss the Waldo/Lady Slipper/US 93 Intersection. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Waldo/Lady Slipper/US 93 Intersection

BCC Department Updates

The body will hold a department update meeting to discuss various public meeting briefings and departmental reports. Topics include community council budgets and specific land use projects. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Community Council Operational Budget for Lolo, Bonner, Seeley, and Clinton
• West Valley Community Council boundary change consideration
• 3250 - 3300 Raser Drive Roseburg BLR
• Kemosabe Subdivision
• Stowell-MLR OSB project hearing

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates regarding public service agencies. The session includes discussions on the Missoula Public Library and the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula.

• Missoula Public Library general updates
• Historical Museum at Fort Missoula: regulating presenters at public events
• Historical Museum at Fort Missoula: Barracks Restoration and Reconstruction Project update
• American Alliance of Museums Accreditation Visit scheduled for November 22 and 23

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a large volume of contracts for community services, including housing, food security, and substance abuse prevention. The board is also considering a grant application for forest management at Marshall Mountain Park.

• Contract with Hope Rescue Mission for Temporary Safe Outdoor Space (TSOS) up to $740,426
• Professional services agreement with Missoula Art Museum up to $200,000
• Grant agreement for Missoula County DUI Court in the amount of $115,750
• Grant application for forest management at Marshall Mountain Park
• Contracts for YWCA Missoula ($73,739 and $49,965) and Missoula Food Bank ($58,500 and $60,000)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda featuring 22 items, including numerous grants for housing, food security, and substance abuse prevention. The board also approved a grant application for Marshall Mountain Park and appointed members to the Fair Event Committee.

• Approved $740,426 ARPA contract for Hope Rescue Mission to operate Temporary Safe Outdoor Space (2-0)
• Approved $200,000 operational support agreement for Missoula Art Museum (2-0)
• Approved $115,750 grant for Missoula County DUI Court (2-0)
• Approved 10 Community Assistance Fund contracts for housing, food, and senior services (2-0)
• Approved 5 Substance Abuse Prevention Mill Levy contracts (2-0)
• Approved 3 Alcohol Tax Fund contracts for behavioral health (2-0)
• Approved grant application for forest management at Marshall Mountain Park (2-0)
• Appointed Harley Tucker as member and Debbie Polsin as alternate to Fair Event Committee (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion items include general department updates, a debrief of the MACO conference, strategic planning, ARPA program status, budget information, department structures, and personnel changes. No specific actions or votes on new policies are listed.

• General department updates
• MACO conference debrief
• Strategic planning discussion
• ARPA program update
• Budget overview

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on September 19, 2024. The agenda includes a public comment period and a discussion of general updates from the BCC Sheriffs' Department. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General updates from BCC Sheriffs' Department

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners' Chief Administrative Officer is conducting a department update meeting. The session includes discussions on the budget, ARPA, and strategic planning.

• Budget debrief
• ARPA discussion
• Strategic Planning
• PHC
• MACO Conference

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several employment agreements and grant certifications. The session includes requests to approve two professional service contracts for infrastructure and animal services.

• AIA contract with Jackson Contractor Group for $3,541,520 for the Animal Shelter Expansion and Remodel Project
• Professional services contract with Geosyntec Consultants not to exceed $54,000 for the Lolo Water and Wastewater System
• Employment agreement for Leah Gordon, MD at $114.79 per hour
• Employment agreement for Andrea Vannatta, MD at $107.52 per hour
• Budget resolution for matching funds for CDBG Planning Grant and Montana Community Reinvestment Plan Act Planning Grant

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $3,541,520 contract with Jackson Contractor Group for the Animal Shelter Expansion and Remodel Project, along with a $54,000 professional services contract with Geosyntec Consultants for the Lolo Water and Wastewater System. The board also passed the consent agenda, which included employment agreements for two physicians at Partnership Health Center, a CDBG Coronavirus closeout certification, a DPHHS contract amendment, and a budget resolution for matching grant funds. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved $3,541,520 AIA contract with Jackson Contractor Group for Animal Shelter Expansion and Remodel (2-0)
• Approved $54,000 professional services contract with Geosyntec Consultants for Lolo Water and Wastewater System (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Leah Gordon, MD at $114.79/hour, 30 hrs/week (consent agenda)
• Approved employment agreement for Andrea Vannatta, MD at $107.52/hour, 26 hrs/week (consent agenda)
• Approved final closeout certification for CDBG Coronavirus program (consent agenda)
• Approved DPHHS contract amendment No. 2 (consent agenda)
• Approved budget resolution 2024-098 for matching funds for two planning grants (consent agenda)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on two variances for the Creighton Subdivision, presented by Senior Planner Tim Worley. The meeting will also include a review of the current claims list totaling $1,405,599,66. Additional agenda items are standard procedural matters and public announcements. No final decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Hearing on two variances for Creighton Subdivision (Planning Department)
• Review of current claims list totaling $1,405,599,66
• Proclamation for Climate Solutions Week
• Proclamation for Hispanic/Latin X Heritage Month
• Closed captioning available for public announcements

The Missoula County Commission continued the public hearing for the proposed Creighton Subdivision (48 residential lots and one utility lot) to October 24, 2024, after deliberations and new conditions were proposed. No final decision was made. The commission also approved two proclamations (Climate Solutions Week and Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month) and acknowledged a claims list totaling $1,405,599.66.

• Continued Creighton Subdivision hearing to October 24, 2024
• Approved Climate Solutions Week proclamation (Sept 28-Oct 6)
• Approved Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month proclamation (Sept 15-Oct 15)
• Acknowledged claims list of $1,405,599.66

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will consider a series of requests from individual taxpayers for refunds or waivers of property taxes. The requests cite errors in property descriptions, classification changes, or storm damage. Each request will be presented by Tyler Gernant. No other agenda items are listed.

• Taxpayer ID 2019203 requests a waiver of remaining taxes for 2023 after nonprofit acquisition
• Taxpayer ID 675309 requests a refund for 2014‑2023 due to property listed as a single‑family residence but actually a dry cabin
• Taxpayer ID 1059305 requests a refund for 2022‑2023 because a house was torn down but still assessed
• Taxpayer ID 1861206 requests a waiver of penalty, interest, and assignment fee for 2023 due to storm damage
• Taxpayer ID 2114704 requests a refund for 2021‑2023 because land was reclassified as vacant

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners approved all 14 tax-related requests, including one waiver of remaining taxes for a non-profit and 13 refunds or waivers due to property description errors or hardship. All motions passed unanimously with 2 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved tax waiver for Taxpayer ID 2019203 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID 675309 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID 4539737 with condition for re-billing if value increases (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID 2190802 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID 2484959 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID 765805 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer IDs 416039001-3 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID 1059305 (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to receive public comment and consider action items. The meeting will include discussion of several department updates, including elections, the Office of Emergency Management, communications, the Community Justice Division, and strategic initiatives. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (no details provided)
• Discussion of elections
• Discussion of Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
• Discussion of communications and strategic initiatives

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from various county departments. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person attendance at the Administration Building or virtual access via Microsoft Teams.

• BCC County Auditors' Update
• Hybrid meeting format available
• In-person location: 199 W. Pine St
• Virtual access via Microsoft Teams

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff and collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME and MFPE. The board will also appoint an alternate to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board and establish a School Safety Team.

• Employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff (rates $42.57-$109.95/hr)
• Collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025)
• Collective bargaining agreement with MFPE (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2026)
• Task Order 25-25-5-01-032-0 with DPHHS for $112,675
• Amendment to extend Professional Services Agreement with Westslop Forest Management Inc.

The board approved a consent agenda including 10 employment agreements with Partnership Health Center staff, two collective bargaining agreements, and several other items. It also appointed an alternate to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board and established the Missoula County School Safety Team. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 10 employment agreements with Partnership Health Center staff (2-0)
• Approved AFSCME Detention Support Unit collective bargaining agreement (2-0)
• Approved MFPE Federation collective bargaining agreement (2-0)
• Approved Task Order with DPHHS for Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (2-0)
• Approved extension of Westslop Forest Management agreement for thinning (2-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with USDA ARS for biological control programs (2-0)
• Appointed James Fountain as alternate to Missoula Consolidated Planning Board (3-0)
• Approved resolution establishing Missoula County School Safety Team (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on September 10, 2024. The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda, a brief action items segment, and a discussion of general updates from the BCC Health Department. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Brief action items segment (no details provided)
• General updates from BCC Health Department

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on the Bridge project and Airway Boulevard lighting. The meeting is a hybrid event held at the Missoula County Administration Building.

• Bridge Update
• Airway Blvd - Lighting
• Directors Update
• Hybrid meeting at 199 W. Pine St
• Public Comment on non-agenda items

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold briefings on the Creighton Subdivision and an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Application. An officer update from Chet Crowser will follow. The meeting also includes a period for public comment on items not on the agenda. No formal actions are listed beyond standard agenda motions.

• Creighton Subdivision briefing (20 minutes)
• EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Application briefing (20 minutes)
• Officer update by Chet Crowser (30 minutes)
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion items include the budget, ARPA, and personnel updates.

• Budget updates
• ARPA updates
• MACO Conference
• PHC
• WMMHC

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive general updates from the Missoula Economic Partnership. No formal actions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion of Missoula Economic Partnership general updates

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a final budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting also includes resolutions for the Seeley Lake Refuse District, Missoula County Fairgrounds District, Local Government Building Special District, and Rural Special Improvement Districts. Two land transfers—Lewis Family Transfer and Vesel Family Transfer with boundary line relocation—will be discussed. Public announcements and a review of current claims totaling $2,512,160.67 are also on the agenda.

• Resolution: Seeley Lake Refuse District
• Resolution: Missoula County Fairgrounds District
• Final Budget Hearing Fiscal Year 2025
• Lewis Family Transfer
• Vesel Family Transfer and Boundary Line Relocation

The Missoula County Commission adopted the fiscal year 2025 budget, which increases total property tax revenue by 4.2% (about $3.1 million). The budget includes funding for public safety recruitment, new programs, and infrastructure, with an estimated $77.23 annual increase for a $600,000 home outside city limits. The commission also approved several special district resolutions and two family land transfers.

• Adopted FY2025 budget resolution (3-0)
• Approved Seeley Lake Refuse District fee increase to $210/year (3-0)
• Approved Fairgrounds Special District assessment for FY2025 (3-0)
• Approved Local Government Building Special District assessment (3-0)
• Approved Rural Special Improvement District resolution (3-0)
• Approved Lewis family transfer exemption (3-0)
• Approved Vesel family transfer and boundary line relocation (3-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda covering multiple employment agreements and service contracts. It will consider five action items, including a $310,000 Open Space Bond expenditure for the Corner Farm property, a $4,826,018 federal grant for community wildfire defense implementation, a $100,000 federal grant for wildfire defense planning, a new courthouse use policy, and appointments to the East Missoula Community Council. Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Approve $4,826,018 federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (implementation) for 2024‑2029
• Approve $100,000 federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (planning) for 2024‑2029
• Approve up to $310,000 from the 2018 Open Space Bond to acquire the eight‑acre Corner Farm property
• Approve TeeQuest contract for Larchmont Golf Course software: $350 monthly fee plus $6,494.68 hardware purchase
• Approve contract amendment with Jackson Contractor Group increasing ceiling by $40,000 for Public Works office remodel

The Missoula County Commission approved a $4.8 million federal grant for wildfire defense implementation and a $100,000 planning grant, plus a $310,000 expenditure from open space bond proceeds for the Corner Farm property. They also adopted a courthouse use policy and appointed members to the East Missoula Community Council. All votes were 2-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved $4,826,018 Community Wildfire Defense Grant for implementation (2-0)
• Approved $100,000 Community Wildfire Defense Grant for planning (2-0)
• Approved $310,000 from 2018 Open Space Bond for Corner Farm acquisition (2-0)
• Approved courthouse use policy for public use of courthouse and grounds (2-0)
• Appointed members to East Missoula Community Council (2-0)
• Approved 11 employment agreements for Partnership Health Center staff (consent agenda)
• Approved 4 school resource officer agreements with local school districts (consent agenda)
• Approved golf course software contract and Public Works remodel amendments (consent agenda)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to hear updates from BCC chief officers. The agenda includes public comment on items not on the agenda, a vote on unspecified action items, and a discussion of general updates from the BCC Chief People and Risk Officer. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General updates from BCC Chief People and Risk Officer

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a department update meeting. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda. Discussion will include a joint city/county grant opportunity for USFS climate mitigation and forest resilience, several land transfers, and updates on lands, culture, recreation, and a crisis diversion grant. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists mainly of briefings and presentations.

• Joint City/County Grant Opportunity: USFS Climate Mitigation and Forest Resilience
• Vesel Family Transfer and Boundary Line Relocation
• Lewis Family Transfer
• Crisis Diversion Grant award
• Land, Culture & Recreation topics: Marshall Mountain, Fairgrounds, Parks, Trails and Open Lands, Larchmont

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings on two property rezoning requests. The board will also review a preliminary plat application for a 10-lot subdivision.

• Rezone of 2139 South 7th Street West from R5.4 Residential to RM1.5 multi-dwelling
• Rezone of 123 S. Curtis Street from RT10 Residential to RT5.4 Residential
• Carrera Commons 10-Lot Major Subdivision preliminary plat application
• Four variance requests related to the Carrera Commons subdivision

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board recommended City Council approve a rezone of 2139 South 7th Street West from R5.4 Residential to RM1.5 Residential (multi-dwelling) by a 6-1 vote with one abstention. The board also unanimously recommended approval of the Carrera Commons 10-lot major subdivision and rezoning at 123 S. Curtis Street, including four associated variance requests. The meeting included public comment opposing the 7th Street rezone, citing concerns about density, neighborhood character, and notification.

• Recommended rezone of 2139 S 7th St W from R5.4 to RM1.5 (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended rezone of 123 S. Curtis St from RT10 to RT5.4 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Pit Lane street design standards (6-1)
• Approved variance for Pit Lane cul-de-sac (unanimous)
• Approved variance for S. Curtis St design standards (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 512-foot block length (unanimous)
• Approved Carrera Commons preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda includes public comment, routine action item approvals, and discussion of general updates such as the MACO conference, ARPA funding, the budget, PHC, strategic planning, and personnel. No specific motions or decisions beyond routine approvals are listed. Residents can attend in person at 199 W. Pine St or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Approval of routine action items
• Discussion of MACO conference
• Discussion of ARPA funding
• Discussion of budget and strategic planning

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several employment agreements for medical and dental staff at the Partnership Health Center-Missoula County. The board will also discuss a wildfire update and an interagency agreement for the Public Safety Assessment Project.

• Employment agreement for Molly Horton, APRN: $58.24 per hour
• Employment agreement for Angela Ireland, PA-C: $58.24 per hour
• Employment agreement for Nerissa Koehn, MD: $109.33 per hour
• Employment agreement for JoDean Nicolette, MD: $109.33 per hour
• FY25 Interagency Agreement with MT Office of Court Administrator for Public Safety Assessment Project

The board approved a consent agenda containing 11 items, all related to employment agreements with Partnership Health Center-Missoula County, including new hires and an amendment. No action items, correspondence, or other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a wildfire update discussion.

• Approved employment agreement for Molly Horton, APRN at $58.24/hr (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Angela Ireland, PA-C at $58.24/hr (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Nerissa Koehn, MD at $109.33/hr (2-0)
• Approved amendment to Georgiann McCoy's agreement to start July 1, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Katy Meinbresse, FNP at $61.30/hr (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for JoDean Nicolette, MD at $109.33/hr (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Jacqueline Ordemann, MD at $94.11/hr (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Joseph Byington, DMD at $80.60/hr (2-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several employment agreements for the Partnership Health Center. The body is also deciding on professional services agreements for cancer control and septic system pollution reduction.

• Professional services agreement for the Montana Cancer Control Plan with Partnership Health Center for $84,950
• Contract with Montana DEQ for reducing non-point source pollution from septic systems for $230,500
• Agreement with National Wildlife Federation for a Beaver Conflict Resolution project on Woodworth Road
• Professional services agreement with Debris Tech for disaster debris monitoring following the July 24, 2024 storm
• Employment agreements for 7 Partnership Health Center staff members with hourly rates ranging from $32.13 to $104.56

The board approved a professional services agreement between the Missoula City-County Health Department and Partnership Health Center for the Montana Cancer Control Plan, with compensation of $84,950. They also approved a $230,500 DEQ contract for septic system pollution reduction, a Beaver Conflict Resolution project with the National Wildlife Federation, and a disaster debris monitoring contract with Debris Tech. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved $84,950 cancer control plan agreement (2-0)
• Approved $230,500 DEQ septic system pollution contract (2-0)
• Approved Beaver Conflict Resolution project with National Wildlife Federation (2-0)
• Approved disaster debris monitoring contract with Debris Tech (2-0)
• Approved County Attorney handling of Gardner v Missoula County claim (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 11 employment agreements and 2 contract amendments (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a department update meeting for Lands & Communities. The session includes briefings on two specific projects and updates on grants and mental health funding.

• Joint hearing on the Indreland OSB project
• Stowell project and site visit logistics
• 2025 Community Parks and Recreation Grants Program cycle update
• FY 25 Mental Health Fund update
• Community Council update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet for department updates. The session includes discussion items regarding the budget, ARPA, PHC, WMMHC, schedule updates, and personnel.

• Discussion on Budget
• Discussion on ARPA
• Discussion on PHC
• Discussion on WMMHC
• Discussion on Personnel

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the FY2025 budget, including grant funds and property tax requests, as well as a contract for fairgrounds redevelopment and a technical agreement for zoning changes.

• Authorize Chief Financial Officer to include grant funds in FY2025 budget
• Approve Fairgrounds Redevelopment CIP contract for $1,654,091
• Approve Otis Elevator Company contract for $345,700
• Approve Open Space Bonds totaling $5,837,898
• Reconsider August 8th decision on infrastructure funding ballot question

The Missoula County Commission approved a consent agenda and several action items, including removing a ballot question on infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, and trails. They also approved the Fairgrounds Redevelopment CIP and various budget items, with some exceptions noted for specific requests.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0), including employment agreements and elevator contract
• Approved contract with IMEG for zoning technical representation (3-0)
• Authorized CFO/CAO to include grant funds in FY2025 budget (3-0)
• Authorized carry-forward of FY2024 requests to FY2025 (3-0)
• Approved Fairgrounds Redevelopment CIP of $1,654,091 (3-0)
• Approved Open Space Bonds totaling $5,841,898 (3-0)
• Approved ongoing property tax-funded requests with exceptions (3-0)
• Removed infrastructure funding ballot question (3-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hear two resolutions: one to designate Grant Creek Crossing as an infrastructure‑deficient area, and another to adopt the Deer Creek Growth Policy and related zoning changes. They will also review subdivision proposals for Granite Peak RV Park and Ninemile Acres, as well as the Elliott Family land transfer and boundary line relocation. A separate hearing will consider a zoning variance request for the Bovard shoreline setback.

• Resolution to consider Grant Creek Crossing as an infrastructure deficient area
• Resolution to consider final adoption of Deer Creek Growth Policy and zoning
• Granite Peak RV Park subdivision proposal
• Ninemile Acres minor subdivision proposal
• Bovard shoreline setback zoning variance request

The Missoula County Commission approved several items, including a resolution declaring Grant Creek Crossing an infrastructure deficient area, a zoning and growth policy amendment for Deer Creek properties, the Granite Peak RV Park subdivision expansion, the Ninemile Acres minor subdivision, and a family transfer/boundary line relocation for the Elliott family. A shoreline setback variance for an observation platform at Placid Lake was also approved. All votes were unanimous (2-0 or 3-0) with Commissioner Vero absent for part of the meeting.

• Approved Grant Creek Crossing infrastructure deficient area resolution (2-0)
• Approved Deer Creek growth policy and zoning amendment (2-0)
• Approved Granite Peak RV Park subdivision expansion (2-0)
• Approved Ninemile Acres minor subdivision (2-0)
• Approved Elliott family transfer/boundary line relocation (2-0)
• Approved Bovard shoreline setback zoning variance (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will receive updates from the BCC Department and the BCC Health Department. A public comment period is provided for items not on the agenda. An environmental health update will be presented by Shannon Therriault. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

• BCC Department update
• BCC Health Department update
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Environmental health update by Shannon Therriault

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a budget update and discuss whether to reconsider placing an infrastructure mill levy on the November ballot.

• Budget update
• Discussion on infrastructure mill levy for November ballot

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a hybrid meeting to provide general updates, including a status report on the Smurfit Site/M2 Green project. Commissioners will consider any public comments on items not on the agenda and will vote on listed action items. No specific resolutions, contracts, or rezoning proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Vote on action items (Moved, Second, No, Abstain, Passed, Signed)
• General update on BCC Smurfit Site/M2 Green

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a professional services agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for up to $145,000 to supply asphalt emulsion for FY25 chip seal projects. They will also consider proposed amendments to the Missoula County Election Advisory Committee bylaws. One-time FY2025 budget items will be reviewed, including a budget enhancement to fund the Johnson Street Shelter contingent on a city TIF remittance of at least $909,863. A wildfire update will be discussed as a non‑decision item.

• Approve professional services agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, not to exceed $145,000 for FY25 asphalt emulsion.
• Approve proposed amendments to the Missoula County Election Advisory Committee bylaws.
• Approve one-time FY2025 budget expenditure items (details in attached document).
• Approve one-time budget enhancement to fund the Johnson Street Shelter, contingent on a TIF remittance of at least $909,863.
• Wildfire update discussion.

The Missoula County Commission approved several items, including amendments to the Election Advisory Committee bylaws, one-time FY2025 budget expenditures, and a one-time budget enhancement for the Johnson Street Shelter contingent on a TIF remittance of at least $909,863. The consent agenda also passed, approving a professional services agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for up to $145,000 for asphalt emulsion. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions agreement up to $145,000 for chip seal asphalt emulsion (2-0)
• Approved Election Advisory Committee bylaw amendments (3-0)
• Approved one-time FY2025 budget expenditures (3-0)
• Approved Johnson Street Shelter budget enhancement contingent on $909,863 TIF remittance (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a department update. The primary discussion item is an update from the Community Care Attorney division.

• Discussion regarding the Community Care Attorney division update

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two subdivision projects. The board will consider rezoning and variance requests for the Wildroot project and access requirements for the Creighton Subdivision.

• Wildroot Phased Subdivision: Proposed rezone from RM1-35, RM0.5, R8, and B2-1 with Hillview Heights Overlay to RM0.5, RM1-35, and R5.4
• Wildroot Phased Subdivision: Seven variance requests
• Creighton Subdivision: Request to vary from Section 3.4.6.2 regarding access off Walker Drive
• Creighton Subdivision: Two requests to vary from Section 3.4.6.3 regarding a through connection to Walker Drive

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Wildroot Phased Subdivision, a 248-lot, 450-unit development near Hillview Way and Rimel Road, along with its rezoning and six variance requests. The board also voted 5-1 to recommend denial of the Creighton Subdivision due to concerns about river channel migration and erosion hazards, and recommended denial of a variance for that project.

• Recommended approval of Wildroot Phased Subdivision preliminary plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to RM0.5, RM1-35, R5.4 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of six subdivision variances (6-0 each)
• Recommended denial of Creighton Subdivision (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Creighton access variance (5-1)
• Recommended denial of Creighton through-connection variance (6-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on August 19, 2024 to receive public comment on items not on the agenda, consider unnamed action items, and hear a Directors' Update. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (specifics not listed)
• Directors' Update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review final resolutions for zoning amendments, a subdivision, and a variance, alongside updates on climate resiliency and community councils.

• Deer Creek Growth Policy and Zoning Amendment Final Resolution
• Granite Peak RV Park Subdivision
• Bovard Observation Deck Variance
• Rocky Mountain Gardens Update
• Community Council Updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review two USDA grants for wildfire defense implementation and planning. The board is also considering a resolution regarding the detention of inmates from outside agencies at the Missoula County Detention Facility.

• Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Implementation pre-award for $4,826,018 from USDA
• Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Planning pre-award for $100,000 from USDA
• Professional services agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions not to exceed $110,000
• Resolution regarding outside agency inmate detention at Missoula County Detention Facility
• Johnson Controls professional service agreement amendment for $6,727

The commission approved two USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant pre-awards: $4,826,018 for implementation and $100,000 for planning. It also passed a resolution revoking consent for outside agencies to detain inmates at the county jail without prior approval and reimbursement. The consent agenda passed with one item postponed.

• Approved $4,826,018 CWDG implementation pre-award (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 CWDG planning pre-award (3-0)
• Approved resolution 2024-088 revoking jail detention consent without reimbursement (3-0)
• Postponed $145,000 asphalt emulsion supply contract
• Approved Crown Castle cell tower sublease in Big Sky Park
• Approved second amendment to Radio Central Building lease
• Approved $6,727 amendment for Johnson Controls ADX server software

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss general updates from the Sheriff's Department. No specific action items or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of BCC Sheriffs' Dept General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for general updates from Chief Officers. The agenda contains no specific action items or detailed proposals.

• General BCC Chief Officers' (COO) Updates

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department is holding a meeting to provide general updates. The primary discussion item focuses on subdivision sidewalks.

• Discussion of subdivision sidewalks

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a BCC Department Update meeting. Commissioners will hear public comments on items not on the agenda and receive general updates on the budget, ARPA funding, the WMMHC, the PHC, and personnel matters. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• General budget update
• ARPA funding update
• WMMHC update
• PHC update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters, Operating Engineers and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for 2024‑2026. They will also consider resolutions to update the opioid interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula, end Stage II fire restrictions, and appoint a member to the Consolidated Planning Board. Additional items include multiple employment agreements with Partnership Health Center and a purchase of forty laptops from Core Technologies.

• Approve successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters, Operating Engineers and IAMW for 2024‑2026
• Approve purchase of forty laptops from Core Technologies for the yearly computer refresh cycle
• Approve resolution to end Stage II fire restrictions in Missoula County
• Approve resolution updating the opioid interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula
• Approve employment agreement for Anna Burham, RDH at $49.42 per hour, budgeted 40 hours per week

The Missoula County Commission approved a consent agenda with 11 items, including employment agreements and a collective bargaining agreement. They also passed three action items: updating the opioid interlocal agreement with the City of Missoula, approving a clean energy workforce MOU, and ending Stage II fire restrictions. Additionally, they appointed Danny Oberweiser to the Missoula Consolidated Planning Board.

• Approved consent agenda with 11 items including employment agreements and collective bargaining agreement (2-0)
• Approved resolution updating Opioid Interlocal Agreement with City of Missoula (3-0)
• Approved MOU for Missoula Clean Energy Workforce (3-0)
• Approved resolution to end Stage II fire restrictions in Missoula County (3-0)
• Appointed Danny Oberweiser to Missoula Consolidated Planning Board (3-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to consider several public matters. Items include hearings on a Missoula Rural Fire District annexation petition, a Simonovich family land transfer, final resolutions for restricted parking on Sunnyside Ct. and Waterside Dr., a resolution to place a mill levy election for county public infrastructure, and a review of the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision. The agenda also reports current claims totaling $1,044,849.92.

• Resolution to place a mill levy election in support of Missoula County public infrastructure
• Final Resolution – Restricted Parking on Sunnyside Ct.
• Final Resolution – Restricted Parking on Waterside Dr.
• Missoula Rural Fire District annexation petitions
• Grass Valley Gardens subdivision review

The Missoula County Commission approved a resolution to place a 5-mill levy on the November ballot to fund county roads, bridges, and trails. The commission also approved the Grass Valley Gardens PUD subdivision, a major mixed-use development, and several other items including fire district annexations, family land transfers, and parking restrictions. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved resolution for 5-mill levy ballot measure for roads, bridges, trails (2-0)
• Approved Grass Valley Gardens PUD subdivision, 218 residential lots (2-0)
• Approved Missoula Rural Fire District annexation petitions (2-0)
• Approved Simonovich family transfer exemption (2-0)
• Approved parking restriction on Sunnyside Court (2-0)
• Approved parking restriction on Waterside Drive (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from chief officers. The meeting includes discussions regarding wildfire program planning and personnel updates.

• Wildfire Program Planning Discussion
• Personnel Updates

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on a use variance request for the Western Materials gravel pit. Commissioners will also review the current claims list, which totals $828,958.71 for claims received July 24‑26, 2024. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as public comment, closed captioning, and other business.

• Hearing on Western Materials gravel pit use variance
• Review of current claims list totaling $828,958.71
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Closed captioning available for the meeting
• Standard procedural items (call to order, pledge, land acknowledgement)

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners approved a use variance allowing Western Materials to expand its existing legal non-conforming gravel operation onto adjacent parcels in Zoning District #40, subject to conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval 5-0. The decision was made after a fifth public hearing, with conditions including wildlife buffers, dust and noise mitigation, and a limit on the extraction area.

• Approved Western Materials gravel pit use variance (3-0)
• Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5-0)
• Approved claims list totaling $828,958.71

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning items: the Aspire Phased Subdivision and the properties at 725 W. Central Ave. and 715 W. Central Ave. The board will also review the preliminary plat application for the Aspire subdivision and eight related variance requests. Additional agenda items include staff announcements and a compliance update on the Montana Land Use and Planning Act.

• Aspire Phased Subdivision rezoning from RT5.4 Residential to RT5.4 Residential/NC-A (Aspire Neighborhood Character Overlay)
• Approval of the Aspire Phased Subdivision preliminary plat application, subject to recommended conditions
• Eight variance requests associated with the Aspire subdivision, staff‑recommended for approval
• Rezoning of 725 W. Central Ave. & 715 W. Central Ave. from RM1-35 Residential (Multi‑dwelling) to B2-2 Community Business
• Compliance update on the new Montana Land Use and Planning Act (MCA 76-25/SB 382)

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted down the Aspire Phased Subdivision preliminary plat application unanimously (0-5), and also rejected the associated rezoning to RT5.4/NC-A Neighborhood Character Overlay (2-3) and six of the eight requested variances. The board approved two variances: one allowing a sidewalk on only one side of a 460-foot section of Aspire Loop (3-2) and one allowing a block serving Lots 1-18 and 103-113 to exceed the maximum 480-foot block length (3-2). In a separate matter, the board unanimously (5-0) recommended City Council approve rezoning 715 and 725 W. Central Ave. from RM1-35 Residential to B2-2 Community Business.

• Rejected rezoning to RT5.4/NC-A Aspire Neighborhood Character Overlay (2-3)
• Denied variance for 62-foot right-of-way on internal streets (2-3)
• Denied variance for 54-foot right-of-way on Waterside Drive (1-4)
• Approved variance for one sidewalk on 460 feet of Aspire Loop (3-2)
• Approved variance for block length on Lots 1-18 and 103-113 (3-2)
• Denied variance for block length on Lots 19-31, 114-123, 47-48 (2-3)
• Denied variance for block length on Lots 32-46 and 68-87 (2-3)
• Denied variance for alley access on Lots 62, 65, 66 (2-3)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates regarding Public Works and the Montana Department of Transportation. The session focuses on discussing infrastructure and safety inspections.

• Discussion on subdivision sidewalks
• Discussion on recent MDT bridge inspections

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a department‑update meeting featuring public briefings on several projects. Topics include a Memorandum of Understanding for the Missoula Clean Energy Workforce, a family land transfer, a gravel‑pit variance, a subdivision plan, and updates on parks, trails, and grant programs. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.

• Memorandum of Understanding for Missoula Clean Energy Workforce
• Simonovich Family Transfer
• Western Materials Gravel Pit Variance (Planning & Zoning Commission)
• Grass Valley Gardens PUD Subdivision
• Big Sky Park – Cell Tower Lease Expansion

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Investment Committee is meeting to discuss general updates. No specific action items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• BCC Investment Committee General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive departmental updates. Discussion items include updates on ARPA funding, the county budget, WMMHC, MACO, PHC, and personnel matters. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• General update on ARPA funding
• Budget update
• Update on WMMHC program
• Update on MACO program
• Update on PHC program

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a state of emergency related to a July 24 storm event and associated HR policy exemptions. The board is also reviewing a grant for a Native American healing practices resource guide and a service agreement for inmate yoga.

• Ratification of state of emergency for the July 24, 2024 storm event
• Exemption to Human Resource Police 216.30 for employees under the emergency declaration
• Wichoyanke Network Subaward agreement for a regional resource guide (7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025)
• Professional services agreement between Missoula County Detention Facility and Red Willow Learning Center, Inc. for yoga/mindfulness services
• Revised by-laws for the Seeley Lake Community Council

The Board of County Commissioners approved and ratified the Chair's declaration of a state of emergency related to the July 24, 2024 storm, and approved an exemption to HR policy for employees working under that declaration. They also approved a consent agenda including revised by-laws for the Seeley Lake Community Council and a yoga/mindfulness services agreement for the detention facility, plus a subaward agreement to create a regional resource guide for treatment and legal services incorporating Native American healing practices. All votes were 2-0.

• Ratified emergency declaration for July 24 storm (2-0)
• Approved HR policy exemption for emergency workers (2-0)
• Approved Seeley Lake Community Council revised by-laws (2-0)
• Approved Red Willow Learning Center yoga/mindfulness services agreement (2-0)
• Approved Wichoyanke Network subaward for regional resource guide (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold an open hearing on the Preliminary County Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2025, presented by Chief Administrative Officer Chris Lounsbury and Chief Financial Officer Andrew Czorny. The agenda also includes a report of current claims totaling $1,842,998.93. Additional items are procedural, such as public comment and other business.

• Preliminary County Budget Proposal FY25 – Open Hearing
• Current Claims List total $1,842,998.93
• Billion Dodge – $46,375.00 CIP - Replacement Pool
• Garden City Janitorial, Inc – $24,687.26 Contracted Services
• Jack Jackson Contractor Group Inc – $83,331.55 Building Dept Construction Project

The Missoula County Commission held a public hearing on the preliminary FY25 budget, which shows a 7.7% decrease ($10.8 million) from FY24, driven by one-time expenses like completed construction projects. Personnel costs increased by $4.9 million, and the county faces a $3 million gap between ongoing expenses and current revenues. No decisions were made; the commission will review funding requests and adopt the final budget on September 5.

• Held public hearing on FY25 preliminary budget (no vote)
• Acknowledged claims list totaling $1,842,998.93 (no vote)
• No other business conducted

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Chief Officers will meet to provide general updates. Discussion items include personnel issues and preparation for the preliminary budget hearing.

• Preliminary Budget Hearing preparation
• Personnel issues

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on three consent agenda items: leases for John Deere mowers for Larchmont Golf Course, a two‑year medical advisor contract totaling $13,604, and a professional services agreement amendment of $304,641.38 with the City of Missoula Fire Department funded by a Crisis Diversion Grant. Action items include signing an amended interlocal land‑use planning agreement with the City of Missoula and appointing members to the Missoula Urban Transportation Board and the Clinton Rural Fire District. The meeting will also include an OEM update and discussion of budget enhancement requests for software licenses, training, and a responder wellness app.

• Approve two leases for John Deere mowers for Larchmont Golf Course
• Approve two‑year medical advisor agreement (total $13,604) for MCCHD
• Approve professional services agreement amendment ($304,641.38) with City of Missoula Fire Department
• Sign amended interlocal agreement for land‑use planning services between Missoula County and City of Missoula
• Appoint a member to the Missoula Urban Transportation Board

The Missoula County Commission approved all consent agenda items and action items, including leases for John Deere mowers, a medical advisor contract, a fire department agreement, an interlocal agreement amendment, and two board appointments. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved two John Deere mower leases for Larchmont Golf Course (2-0)
• Approved two-year employment agreement with Dr. David Christiansen as medical advisor, $13,604 total (2-0)
• Approved $304,641.38 amendment with City of Missoula Fire Department for Mobile Support Team (2-0)
• Approved amended interlocal agreement for land use planning services with City of Missoula (2-0)
• Appointed Lisa Sheppard to Missoula Urban Transportation Board (2-0)
• Appointed Tom Sielski to Clinton Rural Fire District (2-0)

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will consider two public hearings regarding zoning changes for properties on Montana Street and a subdivision for a Granite Peak RV Park. The board will also review the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on rezone of Montana Street properties from Residential to Community Business
• Public hearing on Growth Policy Amendment for 2141 McDonald Avenue
• Consideration of Granite Peak RV Park Subdivision approval
• Review of July 16, 2024 Planning Board minutes
• Hybrid meeting held at Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board held three public hearings and voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a growth policy amendment and rezoning at 2141 McDonald Avenue, and a rezoning of six properties on Montana Street. The board also recommended approval of the Granite Peak RV Park subdivision expansion, but denied a variance for a proposed 3-foot-wide trail, and split on a variance for a single egress point.

• Recommended City Council adopt growth policy amendment for 2141 McDonald Ave (7-0)
• Recommended City Council rezone 2141 McDonald Ave to C1-3 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council rezone 1200-1244 & 1136-1138 Montana St to B2-2 (7-0)
• Approved variance for 20-ft one-way roads at Granite Peak RV Park (7-0)
• Approved variance to waive curb and gutter at Granite Peak RV Park (7-0)
• Denied variance for 3-ft trail, upholding 8-ft paved requirement (3-4)
• Approved variance for single egress in Wildland Urban Interface (4-3)
• Recommended approval of Granite Peak RV Park Subdivision expansion (7-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates from Lands & Communities. The meeting includes briefings on flood mitigation and parks and trails policies.

• Flood Mitigation Plan Annual Update
• Parks & Trails Matching Grant Policy Updates
• 2024 Land Stewardship Award presentation

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will meet to provide general updates. The session includes discussions on storm status, road mills, and bridges.

• Storm status update
• Road mills discussion
• Bridge update
• Director's update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a BCC Department Update meeting. The agenda includes public comment, a brief action item vote, and discussion of general updates such as ARPA funding, the county budget, the Swan FS Camp project, MOAT funding, personnel matters, and PTOL. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of ARPA funding
• Discussion of the county budget
• Discussion of Swan FS Camp project
• Discussion of MOAT Funding
• Personnel update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve a professional services agreement for community justice workshops and a contract amendment for WIC program services with a total compensation of $574,455. The board will also consider a resolution to correct errors in FY2025 elected official salary calculations and discuss budget enhancement requests.

• Approve professional services agreement for community justice workshops
• Approve amendment to WIC program services contract ($574,455)
• Approve resolution to amend FY2025 elected official pay
• Discuss budget enhancement requests for health and justice court programs
• Receive wildfire update

The board approved a resolution to amend FY2025 elected official pay to correct errors in total salary calculations. The consent agenda, including a workshop agreement and a WIC program amendment, was passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution 2024-082 amending FY2025 elected official pay (3-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with SURF_HL for workshop development (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to WIC program task order with $574,455 compensation (consent agenda)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will conduct open hearings on several items, including the Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision, proposed no‑parking zones on Waterside Dr. and Sunnyside Ct., and a boundary line relocation/aggregation/right‑of‑way for the Clouse area. They will also review the current claims list totaling $6,683,966.92 for claims received July 2‑16, 2024. The meeting includes standard procedural items, public announcements, and a period for public comment.

• Open hearing on Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision (presented by Senior Planner Tim Worley)
• Open hearing on resolution for a No Parking Zone on Waterside Dr. (Director Shane Stack)
• Open hearing on resolution for a No Parking Zone on Sunnyside Ct. (Director Shane Stack)
• Open hearing on Clouse Boundary Line Relocation/Aggregation/Right‑of‑Way (Planner Zach Jones)
• Review of current claims list totaling $6,683,966.92 (claims received July 2‑16, 2024)

The Missoula County Commission approved the 19-lot Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision, including all requested variances from curb/gutter and sidewalk requirements, despite the Planning Board's non-support. The commission also opened public hearings for two no-parking zones and approved a boundary line relocation and right-of-way creation. The meeting was held virtually due to a recent storm.

• Approved Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved curb/gutter variance for Ranger Road (3-0)
• Approved curb/gutter variance for Longacres Lane (3-0)
• Approved curb/gutter variance for Moccasin Lane (3-0)
• Approved curb/gutter variance for Racetrack Lane (3-0)
• Approved sidewalk variance for Ranger Road (3-0)
• Approved sidewalk variances for Longacres, Moccasin, and Racetrack Lanes (3-0 each)
• Approved boundary line relocation and aggregation for Dale Clouse (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The board will accept public comments on items not on the agenda. It will consider any action items, though none are specified. The primary discussion will be an update and strategy on pending BCC litigation and claims, which may be held in a closed session. No other business is listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Action items (no specific motions listed)
• Update and strategy on pending BCC litigation and claims (may be closed)
• Hybrid meeting attendance options (in‑person at 199 W. Pine St or virtual via Teams)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to receive general updates from the BCC Chief Officers. The agenda includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda and routine action items such as motions and votes. No specific policy decisions or contracts are slated for approval.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Routine action items (motions, votes, signatures)
• BCC Chief Officers' general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on a contract amendment with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for $304,641.38 to fund the Mobile Support Team for the second half of FY24. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering a lease for Glacier Ice Rink at the Fairgrounds, a memorandum of understanding among the University of Montana Public Safety, Missoula Police Department, and County Sheriff’s Department, a grant close‑out for the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund, and a professional services agreement for trail construction at New Meadows Park. A discussion item will address budget enhancement requests for the Grants and Community Programs Department.

• Approve lease agreement with Glacier Ice Rink for Missoula Fairgrounds property
• Approve memorandum of understanding between UM Office of Public Safety, Missoula Police Department, and Missoula County Sheriff's Department
• Approve close‑out certification for Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund job creation grant assisting Cognizant
• Approve professional services agreement with Integrated Trail Lab for perimeter trail construction at New Meadows Park, not to exceed $26,663
• Approve contract amendment with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for $304,641.38 to support the Mobile Support Team

The commission approved a consent agenda including a lease with Glacier Ice Rink, an MOU between UM and local police, a grant close-out for Cognizant, a trail construction agreement, and a security services agreement for the fair. They also approved a $304,641.38 contract amendment with the state for the Mobile Support Team, funded by a Crisis Diversion Grant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved lease agreement with Glacier Ice Rink at Missoula Fairgrounds (3-0)
• Approved MOU between UM Office of Public Safety, Missoula PD, and Missoula County Sheriff's Dept (3-0)
• Approved close out certification for Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund grant for Cognizant (3-0)
• Approved $26,663 professional services agreement with Integrated Trail Lab for New Meadows Park trail (3-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Missoula PD for 2024 Western Montana Fair security (3-0)
• Approved $304,641.38 contract amendment with MT DPHHS for Mobile Support Team (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive general updates from BCC Public Service Agencies. No specific action items or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• BCC Public Service Agencies General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates regarding Lands & Communities. The session includes briefings on specific land use exemptions and subdivisions, as well as program updates on climate and planning.

• Clouse BLR, Aggregation and Right-of-Way exemption briefing
• Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision briefing
• Climate Action Program update
• CDBG Economic Development Guidelines discussion
• OUR Missoula Project update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive general updates from the Sheriff's Department. No specific action items or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of BCC Sheriffs' Dept. General Updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on emergency fire proclamations and various service agreements. The body will also review budget enhancement requests for the Road Department and Print Shop.

• Emergency proclamation to impose Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on all private land starting July 19, 2024
• Purchase order for a Wirtgen pulverizer from RDO Equipment for $559,999.17
• Agreement with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for $76,000 to support a Communications Officer
• Agreement with Mountain Bike Missoula for trail construction and maintenance at Marshall Mountain Park
• 2024 Missoula County Emergency Proclamation for Wildland Fire Season

The board approved all consent agenda and action items unanimously, including a wildland fire emergency proclamation and Stage 2 fire restrictions on private land starting July 19, 2024. Other approvals included a trail maintenance agreement with Mountain Bike Missoula, a $559,999.17 purchase order for a Wirtgen pulverizer, and several contract amendments. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Approved trail construction/maintenance agreement with Mountain Bike Missoula at Marshall Mountain Park (3-0)
• Approved amendment to MDT funding/construction agreement (3-0)
• Approved $559,999.17 purchase order for Wirtgen pulverizer from RDO Equipment (3-0)
• Approved amendment to MASC/Detention Facility agreement (3-0)
• Adopted 2024 Emergency Proclamation for Wildland Fire Season (3-0)
• Approved Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on private land starting July 19, 2024 (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a presentation from the Maher Duessel audit team. The discussion focuses on financial statements from fiscal years 2022 and 2023 and identified opportunities for improvement.

• Presentation of FY 2022 and 2023 financial statements by Maher Duessel

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for department updates from the Health Department. The session focuses on environmental health and school resilience.

• Wildfire smoke and extreme heat resilience in schools
• Groundwater monitoring
• Seeley Lake nitrates

Board of Adjustment

The Missoula County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request. The board is considering whether to allow driveway access for the Kemosabe Subdivision Development from Highway 93 S.

• Public hearing for Kemosabe Subdivision Development zoning variance for driveway access from Highway 93 S

The Missoula County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a zoning variance allowing the Kemosabe Subdivision development to access Highway 93 S via a driveway, rather than only from Blue Mountain Road as normally required for corner lots. The approval is conditional on obtaining all necessary permits and removing an existing third driveway access to Highway 93 S. This variance is required for the subdivision to proceed to review by the County Commissioners.

• Approved Kemosabe Subdivision driveway variance from Highway 93 S (4-0)
• Approved April 17, 2024 minutes (voice vote)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive general updates from the County Attorneys. No specific action items or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• BCC County Attorneys' General Updates

Planning Board

The Missoula County Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting on July 16, 2024, to decide on two key land-use items: the Grass Valley Gardens PUD Subdivision and the Aspire Phased Subdivision with rezoning. The Board will also hear a public hearing on the Grass Valley Gardens project.

• Approval of Grass Valley Gardens PUD Subdivision (public hearing)
• Aspire Phased Subdivision rezoning from RT5.4 Residential to RT5.4 Residential / NC-A
• Aspire Phased Subdivision preliminary plat application with eight variance requests
• Hybrid meeting at Missoula County Courthouse (200 W. Broadway) and Microsoft Teams

The Board unanimously approved the Grass Valley Gardens PUD Subdivision. A separate proposal for the Aspire Phased Subdivision, including annexation and rezoning, was continued to August 6, 2024, following significant public opposition and board concerns regarding traffic and riparian buffers.

• Approved Grass Valley Gardens PUD Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Aspire Phased Subdivision, annexation, and rezoning until August 6, 2024 (7-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will receive updates from Public Works and other departments. No formal decisions or new business items are listed on this agenda.

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an employment agreement for the Chief Administrative Officer and a $299,851 task order for health programs. The board is also reviewing library board appointments and litigation funding related to a library contractor. Budget enhancement requests for the County Attorney and Community Justice Department are scheduled for discussion.

• $299,851 task order for Missoula City-County Health Department programs
• Employment agreement for Chris Lounsbury as Chief Administrative Officer at $76.00 per hour
• Appointment of members to the Missoula City-County Library Board
• Use of risk fund for litigation regarding the Missoula Public Library DNA climber contractor
• Budget enhancement requests for County Attorney and Community Justice Department

The Board of County Commissioners appointed two members to the Missoula City-County Library Board. They also approved the use of risk funds for litigation and retrofit evaluation regarding a DNA climber at the Missoula Public Library. Additionally, the board approved a health department task order and a Chief Administrative Officer employment agreement.

• Approved $299,851 task order for various health programs (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Chris Lounsbury as Chief Administrative Officer at $76.00 per hour (2-0)
• Appointed Alex Beal and Kathryn Walter to the Missoula City-County Library Board (2-0)
• Approved use of Risk Funds for retrofit evaluation and contingent litigation expenditures regarding the Missoula Public Library DNA climber (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will conduct hearings regarding zoning amendments, fire district annexations, and property transfers. The board will also review claims totaling $6,635,473,48 received between June 17 and June 28, 2024.

• $6,635,473,48 in claims received June 17 to June 28, 2024
• Lindbergh Lake Variance hearing
• Deer Creek Tracts Zoning and Growth Policy-Amendment
• Three Missoula Rural Fire District Annexation Petitions
• Pauldine Family Transfer

The Board approved a shoreline variance for a dock at Lindbergh Lake and adopted a resolution of intent to rezone two Deer Creek tracts to agricultural rural residential. The Board also approved three fire district annexations and a family land transfer exemption.

• Approved shoreline regulation variance for a dock at 7012 Lindbergh Lake Rd (2-0)
• Adopted resolution of intent to assign rural residential and agricultural land use to Deer Creek Tracts 2 and 3A (2-0)
• Adopted resolution of intent to zone Deer Creek Tracts 2 and 3A as agricultural rural residential 5 (AGRR 5) (2-0)
• Approved three Missoula Rural Fire District annexation petitions (2-0)
• Approved family transfer exemption for Mark Paulding to transfer one tract to Haley Michelle Paulding (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will consider four requests for property tax refunds. These items involve correcting errors in property descriptions, such as square footage and bedroom counts.

• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 2134653 (2014-2023) regarding property description error
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 2028206 (2017-2023) regarding square footage and age
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 1413005 (2014-2023) regarding rent rating error
• Refund request for Taxpayer ID 3770706 (2023) regarding property structure error

The board approved four requests for property tax refunds based on errors in property descriptions. The refunds cover various statutory periods ranging from 2014 to 2023.

• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID No. 2134653 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID No. 2028206 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID No. 1413005 (2-0)
• Approved tax refund for Taxpayer ID No. 3770706 (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from Chief Officers. This agenda contains only procedural items and no specific action items or ordinances are listed.

• General BCC Chief Officers' (COO) updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget enhancement requests for the Justice Court and Library. The board will also consider appointing a member to the Lolo Community Council. Additionally, the agenda includes discussion on litigation strategy and airport grant support.

• Appointment of a member to the Lolo Community Council
• Agreement with Missoula Downtown Foundation for historical tour position funding
• Budget enhancement requests for Justice Court and Library books
• Support for Small Community Air Service Development Grant for Missoula Montana Airport
• Discussion regarding litigation strategy CV-24-48-M-DWM Mosqueda

The Board of County Commissioners appointed a new member to the Lolo Community Council. The board also authorized a co-funding agreement for historical tours and issued a letter of support for an airport grant.

• Appointed Angela Previte to the Lolo Community Council (2-0)
• Authorized Historical Museum Director to sign co-funding agreement with Missoula Downtown Foundation for historical tours (2-0)
• Signed letter of support for Small Community Air Service Development Grant for Missoula Montana Airport

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will hold a meeting to discuss departmental updates. Discussion topics include a BNSF grant funding opportunity and no parking resolutions. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• BNSF – Grant Funding Opportunity
• No Parking Resolutions

BCC Department Updates

This meeting includes briefings on land use matters, including a shoreline side setback variance and the Deer Creek Tracts Growth Policy Amendment. The agenda also features an assessment of CDBG economic development grant opportunities and updates regarding the 2024 Western Montana Fair.

• 7012 Lindbergh Lake Road shoreline side setback variance briefing
• Pauldine Family Transfer discussion
• Deer Creek Tracts Growth Policy Amendment and Zoning briefing
• CDBG Economic Development Grant Opportunity Assessment
• 2024 Western Montana Fair presentation

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes discussions regarding a Housing Specialist Position and an Industrial Lands Study. The Board will also discuss the FY25 Work Plan.

• Discussion of Housing Specialist Position
• Discussion of Industrial Lands Study
• Discussion of FY25 Work Plan

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two items. The board will consider a zoning amendment for Deer Creek Tracts 2 and 3. Additionally, members will review the approval of the Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision and eight related variance requests.

• Zoning amendment for Deer Creek Tracts 2 and 3
• Approval of Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision
• Eight variance requests related to the Grass Valley subdivision

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board voted 6-0 to deny the Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision, a 19-lot, 43.17-acre light industrial project proposed by Grass Valley Industrial Park LLC, citing concerns about water supply from a single exempt well. Earlier, the board unanimously approved a Growth Policy and zoning amendment for Tracts 2 and 3 of COS 5850 off Deer Creek Road, changing the land use to Rural Residential and Agriculture and zoning to Agriculture, Rural Residential 5 (AGRR 5). The board also voted on several variance requests for the subdivision; a motion to approve four curb-and-gutter variances tied 3-3 and, per board bylaws, will be forwarded with no recommendation, while motions to approve sidewalk variances for Longacres, Moccasin, and Racetrack lanes each failed 1-5, and a motion to deny a sidewalk variance on Ranger Road passed unanimously.

• Approved Growth Policy land use amendment for Tracts 2 and 3 of COS 5850 to Rural Residential and Agriculture (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Tracts 2 and 3 of COS 5850 to Agriculture, Rural Residential 5 (AGRR 5) (7-0)
• Curb and gutter variance motions for four onsite roads tied 3-3; forwarded with no recommendation
• Denied sidewalk variance for Ranger Road (7-0)
• Denied sidewalk variance for Longacres Lane (1-5)
• Denied sidewalk variance for Moccasin Lane (1-5)
• Denied sidewalk variance for Racetrack Lane (1-5)
• Denied Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision main motion (0-6)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a property purchase at 2415 Mullan Road and a pay increase for elected officials. The agenda also includes several contract amendments for the Western Montana Fair and a significant contribution to the Missoula County Fairgrounds.

• Agreement for the purchase of 2415 Mullan Road
• 3% cost of living increase for eligible elected officials in FY2025
• $460,150 one-time and $80,000 annual contribution to Missoula County Fairgrounds
• $100,000 Wichoyanke grant award from The Justice Management Institute

The Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of 2415 Mullan Road and a 3% cost of living increase for eligible elected officials for FY2025. Multiple contract amendments were approved for the Western Montana Fair, and a grant award from The Justice Management Institute was postponed.

• Approved purchase of 2415 Mullan Road (3-0)
• Approved 3% cost of living increase for eligible elected officials for FY2025 (3-0)
• Approved annual School Resource Officer agreement between Frenchtown School District and Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Approved multiple Western Montana Fair contracts and amendments totaling over $35,000 (3-0)
• Approved agreement for Missoula Fairgrounds Foundation to provide $460,150 one-time and $80,000 annual payments for 20 years (3-0)
• Approved signing of opioid settlement claims with Kroger CO. (3-0)
• Postponed $100,000 Wichoyanke grant award from The Justice Management Institute
• Approved extension request for TOMIS, Inc. Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund grant

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will discuss Pattee Canyon Refuse Management and recycling in Seeley Lake. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Pattee Canyon Refuse Management discussion
• Seeley Lake recycling discussion
• Directors Update

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes department updates regarding lands, culture, and recreation. It also covers grant recommendations for the FY25 Community Assistance Fund and Childcare Provider Training Fund.

• FY25 Community Assistance Fund grant recommendations
• FY25 Childcare Provider Training Fund
• Doughboy Memorial recognition
• Swan Planning Committee update
• Baucus Leader Project Update

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes general updates from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding budget, ARPA, housing, and personnel. No specific action items are listed on this agenda.

• Budget updates
• ARPA updates
• Housing updates
• Fed Building and Western updates
• Personnel update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several professional service agreements, including courthouse repairs and software renewals. They will also review a road easement dedication on Blue Mountain Road and an award for the Lolo Wastewater Improvement project. Additionally, various insurance policy renewals are scheduled for approval.

• $325,000 contract for courthouse retaining wall and skate stops
• $49,000 contract for Elections office roof shingles
• Notice of award for Lolo Wastewater Improvement project
• $37,440 annual software agreement with Ladris AI
• Dedication of road and utility easement at 4907 Blue Mountain Road

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a $325,000 courthouse retaining wall and a $49,000 roof replacement for the Elections office. The board also authorized various professional service agreements, insurance renewals, and board appointments.

• Approved $325,000 contract with Structure West for courthouse retaining wall (2-0)
• Approved $49,000 contract with Structure West for Elections office roof shingles (2-0)
• Approved $37,440 annual AI modeling software agreement with Ladris AI (2-0)
• Approved $367,291 total premium for FY25 property, crime, and cyber insurance (2-0)
• Approved $250,831 premium for excess liability insurance policy (2-0)
• Approved public road and utility easement at 4907 Blue Mountain Road (2-0)
• Approved notice of award for Lolo Wastewater Improvement project (2-0)
• Appointed five members to the Missoula Aging Services Governing Board (2-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will consider the sale of Development Park 6 and a resolution to designate Russian Olive as a noxious weed. The meeting also includes a review of claims totaling $989,529.45 received between June 12 and June 17, 2024.

• Consideration of the sale of Development Park 6
• Resolution to designate Russian Olive as a noxious weed
• Review of claims totaling $989,529.45 from June 12–17, 2024

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners approved the sale of Development Park 6 at 6105 Expressway to WyMont Realty Company for $520,000, with the offer contingent on the county rezoning the property to industrial. The board also passed a resolution designating the Russian olive as a Missoula County noxious weed. Both votes were 2-0, with Commissioner Juanita Vero absent. The meeting also included a proclamation of Wildfire Smoke Ready Week (July 8-14, 2024) and a claims list totaling $989,529.45.

• Approved sale of Development Park 6 (6105 Expressway, Missoula, MT) to WyMont Realty Company for $520,000 (2-0)
• Passed Resolution 2024-073 designating the Russian olive as a Missoula County noxious weed (2-0)
• Proclaimed July 8-14, 2024 as Wildfire Smoke Ready Week
• Noted current claims list of $989,529.45 received June 12-17, 2024

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners meeting includes general updates from Chief Officers. The agenda also features a discussion regarding Chocolatey endpoint management software.

• Chief Officers' General Updates
• Discussion of Chocolatey endpoint management software

Public Meetings

The All Community Council Virtual Town Hall includes a presentation on Wildfire Smoke Ready Week by Amy Cilimburg of Climate Smart Missoula. Kyla Lehnerz will also provide an update regarding the Summer Council meeting schedule.

• Wildfire Smoke Ready Week presentation
• Summer Council meeting schedule update

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will provide a director's update. No specific action items or other agenda topics are listed for this meeting.

• Director's update

BCC Department Updates

The Lands & Communities department will discuss several items, including youth mobile crisis services and the Granite Peak RV Park Subdivision. The meeting also covers funding recommendations for substance abuse prevention and rural grant programs.

• Granite Peak RV Park Subdivision discussion
• FY25 Substance Abuse Prevention Mill Levy funding recommendations
• May Micro Rural Grant Program funding recommendations
• Grant Creek, Horseshoe Bend stream realignment project

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive departmental and Chief Administrative Officer updates. Discussion topics include the budget process, ARPA, contracts, space needs, and personnel.

• Budget process update
• ARPA discussion
• Contracts update
• Space needs discussion
• Personnel update

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing regarding a use variance for the Western Materials gravel pit. The meeting also includes a report on claims totaling $5,037,296.66 received between May 29 and June 11, 2024.

• Western Materials Gravel Pit Use Variance hearing
• Claims totaling $5,037,296.66 received from May 29 to June 11, 2024

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners recessed and convened as the Planning and Zoning Commission to hear the Western Materials gravel pit use variance, which would expand operations from a 66-acre pit to a 96-acre pit south of Lolo. No decision was made; the hearing was continued to a special meeting on August 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM to allow a groundwater study to be completed and reviewed. The claims list received May 29 through June 11, 2024 totaled $5,037,296.66.

• Continued Western Materials gravel pit use variance hearing to August 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM
• Claims list of $5,037,296.66 received May 29–June 11, 2024 noted
• No vote taken on the variance; no approval or denial recorded

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of departmental updates from the Clerk of Court and Justice Court. Topics include staff updates, jury processes, and a construction project update. The Justice Court will also introduce a DV Treatment Coordinator.

• Clerk of Court staff update
• Jury postcard discussion
• Construction project update
• Justice Court jury term update
• Introduction to DV Treatment Coordinator

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several employment agreements and service contracts. Items include health services for the detention facility and a grant for the fire warden program. The board will also consider building permit exemption resolutions.

• $275,000 contract with Advanced Chemical Transport LLC for hazardous waste collection
• Agreement with Wellpath and MCDF for medical and mental health services at the detention facility
• $80,000 grant from DNRC to enhance the county fire warden program
• Employment agreement for Anne Hughes as Chief Operating Officer at $69 per hour
• Resolution regarding building permit exemptions

The Board of County Commissioners approved a five-year agreement with Wellpath to provide medical, dental, and mental health services at the Missoula County Detention Facility. The board also approved a $275,000 contract with ACTenviro for household hazardous waste collection and disposal services. Additionally, the board passed a consent agenda approving employment agreements for the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Health Officer, along with a grant for juvenile detention services.

• Approved Wellpath contract for detention facility health services (3-0)
• Approved $275,000 ACTenviro contract for hazardous waste services (3-0)
• Approved resolution amending building permit exemptions (3-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Chief Operating Officer Anne Hughes (3-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Chief Health Officer Jeanna Miller (3-0)
• Approved grant agreement for Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant (3-0)
• Approved $80,000 grant for county fire warden program (3-0)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement for WIC services at Food Bank (3-0)

Planning Board

The board will hold public hearings regarding several land use changes. These include rezoning properties on Montana Street to community business and amending the 2035 Growth Policy for 2141 McDonald Avenue. The meeting also includes a review of the Granite Peak RV Park Subdivision.

• Rezoning of 1200, 1224, 1228, 1244, 1136, and 1138 Montana Street to B2-2 Community Business
• Growth Policy Amendment and rezoning of 2141 McDonald Avenue
• Approval of Granite Peak RV Park Subdivision and four variance requests

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department meeting includes departmental updates and discussions. Topics include Clements and 3rd St, a building resolution, and bridge priorities.

• Clements and 3rd St discussion
• Directors' Update
• Building Resolution discussion
• Bridge Priorities discussion

BCC Department Updates

The Lands & Communities department will discuss a use variance for the Western Materials gravel pit. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• Western Materials Gravel Pit Use Variance discussion

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contracts and service designations. This includes funding for air pollution control, diabetes prevention, and refugee services. The board will also consider reappointments to local park committees.

• Designation of substance use disorder treatment providers using FY25 alcohol tax funds
• $167,650 contract for the Missoula City-County Air Pollution Control program
• $8,765.98 task order amendment for refugee population services
• DEQ access to Marshall Mountain for Brownfields investigation
• Reappointments to Big Sky Park Stewardship Committee and Parks and Trails Advisory Board

The Board of County Commissioners approved the designation of substance use disorder providers for FY25 alcohol tax funds. The board also approved several health department contracts and reappointed members to park and trail committees.

• Approved FY25 Alcohol Tax Fund Service Provider Designation Form (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Mitch Ferm and Erin Kautz to Big Sky Park Stewardship Committee (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Ron Schlader to Parks and Trails Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved DEQ access to Marshall Mountain for Brownfields investigation (2-0)
• Approved MCEBP and MCCHD agreement for Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program (2-0)
• Approved $167,650 DEQ contract for Air Pollution Control program (2-0)
• Approved $4,000 DEQ contract for industrial source inspections (2-0)
• Approved $8,765.98 DPHHS amendment for refugee population services (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners is considering four requests for property tax refunds. These requests involve corrections to property descriptions, such as square footage and bedroom counts, for various tax years.

• Taxpayer ID 1849500 refund request (2019-2023) regarding lot size error
• Taxpayer ID 98107 refund request (2014-2023) regarding bedroom and garage size error
• Taxpayer ID 1194851 refund request (2014-2023) regarding right of way error
• Taxpayer ID 715502 refund request (2014-2023) regarding home condition description

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners approved four separate taxpayer requests for refunds of taxes paid because of errors in property descriptions. Each request covered multiple tax years, with two seeking refunds for 2019-2023 and two for 2014-2023 or the maximum period allowed by law. All four motions passed 3-0, with commissioners Josh Slotnick, David Strohmaier, and Juanita Vero voting in favor. The minutes do not state the dollar amount of any refund.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID No. 1849500 over incorrect lot square footage (4,635 sq. ft. per COS 6950), tax years 2019-2023 (3-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID No. 98107 over reduced bedrooms and garage size, tax years 2014-2023 or maximum allowed by law (3-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID No. 1194851 over right of way improperly included, tax years 2014-2023 or maximum allowed by law (3-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID No. 715502 over downgraded home condition and corrected foundation description, tax years 2014-2023 or maximum allowed by law (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of several departmental updates and public comment on items not on the agenda. No specific action items or decisions are listed for this session.

• OEM Update
• CJD Update
• Elections Update
• Communications Update
• Strategic Initiatives Update

BCC Department Updates

This meeting consists of departmental and Chief Administrative Officer updates. Discussion topics include the budget, ARPA, prevention programs, and personnel updates regarding employment contracts.

• Budget and ARPA updates
• Prevention programs discussion
• Personnel and employment contract updates

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes department and health department updates along with several scheduled discussion items. Topics include 5210 Let's Move, licensed establishment fees for the 2025 legislative session, and Seeley Lake sewer funding. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• 5210 Let's Move
• Increasing Licensed Establishment Fees in 2025 Legislative Session
• Letter of Support for funding Seeley Lake sewer
• Smurfit-Stone Update

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will hold a meeting to provide director updates and discuss the Maclay Bridge. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• Maclay Bridge Update

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates regarding Human Resources. This agenda contains no specific action items or proposed decisions.

• BCC Human Resources General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting to receive various department and general updates. Discussion topics include ARPA, budget, and planning updates. No specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• ARPA
• Budget
• Planning Update
• Federal Funding
• Personnel Update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing Jeanna Miller as Chief Health Officer. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for the New Meadows Trail System and a ground lease for YMCA renovations.

• Appointment of Jeanna Miller as Chief Health Officer
• Contract amendment with DJ&A for New Meadows Trail System totaling $24,563
• Ground lease memorandum between YMCA and MOFI for YMCA renovations
• Update on WMMHC/RiverWalk

The Board of County Commissioners approved the appointment of Jeanna Miller as Chief Health Officer. They also passed a consent agenda that amended a trail system contract and authorized a ground lease for YMCA renovations. A discussion item regarding WMMHC/RiverWalk was noted but no action was taken.

• Approved amendment to DJ&A contract for New Meadows Trail System (total value $24,563)
• Authorized CAO to sign ground lease with YMCA and MOFI for renovations
• Appointed Jeanna Miller as Chief Health Officer (2-0 vote)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes a discussion regarding general updates from the BCC Missoula Economic Partnership. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• BCC Missoula Economic Partnership General Updates

Public Meetings

The Board will conduct a second hearing regarding the dissolution of the Evaro-Finley O'Keefe Community Council. The agenda also includes proclamations for several awareness days and a report on claims totaling $2,198,756.98.

• Second hearing: Evaro-Finley O’Keefe Community Council dissolution
• Proclamation: National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Proclamation: Juneteenth Independence Day
• Proclamation: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
• Claims totaling $2,198,756.98 received May 15 to May 28, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2024-071 to dissolve the Evaro-Finley-O'Keefe Community Council, which had been unable to meet quorum since 2019 due to lack of member interest. The motion passed 2-0, with Commissioners Vero and Slotnick present. The board also received the current claims list totaling $2,198,756.98 and issued three proclamations. No other substantive business was decided.

• Approved Resolution 2024-071 dissolving the Evaro-Finley-O'Keefe Community Council (2-0)
• Received current claims list totaling $2,198,756.98 for May 15–28, 2024
• Issued proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 7, 2024)
• Issued proclamation for Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 2024)
• Issued proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2024)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a department update meeting to review five specific topics. No action items or votes are scheduled for this session. The agenda covers discussions on parcels, crossings, yards, plans, and projects across the county.

• Development Park Parcels
• Grant Creek Crossing
• Bonner West Log Yard
• Wye Infrastructure Plan
• Fairgrounds Sidewalk Project

Planning Board

The board is considering a setback variance for a floating dock at Lindbergh Lake. They will also review several variance requests related to the High Park Views 13-lot major subdivision. Additionally, staff will present the Missoula Land Use Element 5-Year Review.

• Lindbergh Lake dock construction setback variance
• High Park Views 13-Lot Major Subdivision preliminary plat application
• Variance requests for Landon’s Way and Simons Drive design standards
• Missoula Land Use Element 5-Year Review presentation

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is considering several grant agreements and professional services contracts. The meeting also includes action on a homeowners association agreement and appointments to local boards.

• $31,740 Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant from Montana Department of Agriculture
• $4,250 contract with WMA Specialists for weed control on county roads
• $30,000 reimbursement request for Paradise Dental Technologies, Inc.
• Agreement with Water's Edge Homeowners Association regarding public access
• Appointment of Peter Donaldson to the Missoula City-County Library Board

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing six items, including a $31,740 noxious weed grant and a $4,250 weed control contract. Action items included approving an agreement with the Water's Edge Homeowners Association to provide public non-motorized access through subdivision phases. The board also appointed Peter Donaldson to the Library Board and Owen Mayer as an alternate for the Zoning Board of Adjustments.

• Approved consent agenda items (2-0)
• Approved $31,740 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant
• Approved $4,250 noxious weed control contract
• Approved ESRI GIS software license renewal
• Approved $30,000 Paradise Dental Technologies grant payment
• Approved CDBG grant contract for Comprehensive Plan update
• Approved Water's Edge HOA access agreement (2-0)
• Appointed Peter Donaldson to Library Board (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes updates from Public Works and the Montana Department of Transportation. Discussion topics include trail maintenance agreements, bridge load postings, and road speed studies.

• MDT County Wide Trail Maintenance Agreement discussion
• Ninemile Bridge load posting
• Mullan Road speed study request
• Boy Scout Bridge pedestrian usage and boats

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes updates on ARPA funding for Temporary Safe Outdoor Space. The board will also discuss a recommendation to list Russian olive as a Missoula County noxious weed and review grant opportunities with FVLT.

• ARPA funding update for Temporary Safe Outdoor Space
• Recommendation to list Russian olive as a Missoula County noxious weed
• Community Council updates
• Partner grant opportunity with FVLT
• Officer's update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several items for approval via the consent agenda. These include agreements for forest thinning in Marshall Canyon and utility work at Fort Missoula. The board will also consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Task Force Annual Plan.

• $12,000 agreement with West Slope Forest Management for thinning on Marshall Canyon lands
• $50,475 amended contract with Structure West for water and fire lines at the W100 ADC Barrack building
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Task Force Annual Plan

The Board of County Commissioners approved three items via the consent agenda. These included a task force plan, a forest thinning agreement, and a professional service agreement for utility lines.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Task Force Annual Plan (2-0)
• Approved $12,000 agreement with West Slope Forest Management for thinning in Marshall Canyon (2-0)
• Approved $50,475 amended contract with Structure West for water and fire lines at Fort Missoula Historical Museum (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2023 Annual Report for Ecology & Extension and general library updates. Officials will also receive updates on HMFM projects and the Juneteenth Celebration at Fort Missoula. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• Ecology & Extension 2023 Annual Report
• Juneteenth Celebration at Fort Missoula update
• HMFM Projects Update
• General Library Updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several grant amendments and task orders. These include funding adjustments for the Rock Creek, Missoula Electric Cooperative project and updates to the local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board will also address a task order regarding public health emergency preparedness.

• Grant amendment for Rock Creek, Missoula Electric Cooperative project involving $306,394.60 in State Resiliency Funding
• Task order between DPHHS and MCCHD for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program totaling $158,957
• Amendment to use State Resiliency funds for a $10,000 local match to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Affirmation of authorization for North Avenue improvement agreement signing

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $158,957 task order for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program. They also authorized two grant amendments using state resiliency funds to offset local match requirements for infrastructure and hazard mitigation projects.

• Affirmed authorization for Chair to sign North Avenue improvements agreement (3-0)
• Approved $158,957 DPHHS task order for Public Health Emergency Preparedness program (3-0)
• Approved $306,394.60 grant amendment for Rock Creek Missoula Electric Cooperative project (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant amendment for local Hazard Mitigation Plan update (3-0)

Public Meetings

The Missoula Local Government Building Special District Administrative Body will address operational oversight and facility planning at the John Engen Local Government Building. The board is set to vote on a resolution delegating joint authority for day-to-day operations and capital improvements. Members will also consider authorizing a preconstruction services agreement with Jackson Contractor Group, pending future guaranteed maximum prices.

• Resolution to delegate joint operational and capital improvement authority over the John Engen Local Government Building
• Contract authorization for preconstruction services with Jackson Contractor Group at the John Engen Local Government Building

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will review key points from a letter by Jeff Patterson and Citizens Against Excessive Regulations. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the county's response to that letter.

• Review of CAER letter and county response
• Discussion of Patterson Letter and Notice to Commissioners

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will receive several department updates. Discussion topics include ARPA, budget, housing, and wildfire updates.

• ARPA update
• Budget update
• PILT update
• Housing update
• Wildfire update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring various professional service agreements and contract amendments. The board is also scheduled to consider an agreement for improvements to North Avenue. Additionally, the commissioners will review a letter of commitment for a crisis diversion grant application.

• Up to $225,000 contract with Dustbusters, Inc. for FY25 dust abatement
• $94,216.50 renewal for the Virgin Pulse digital wellness platform
• $40,000 agreement with Pioneer Technical Services for Grant Creek Crossing
• Memorandum of agreement for improvements to North Avenue
• $2,800 agreement with WMA Specialists for noxious weed control

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda featuring eight service agreements and a memorandum of agreement for North Avenue improvements. Approved items include contracts for dust abatement, economic development, and employee wellness.

• Approved engagement letter with Uda Law Firm, PC for Green Power Program
• Approved contract with Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. for HRIS/Payroll System selection
• Approved alcohol beverage services agreement with Rhinoceros, Inc. for Fairgrounds
• Approved $2,800 agreement with WMA Specialists for noxious weed control
• Approved $94,216.50 renewal with Virgin Pulse, Inc. for digital wellness platform
• Approved $40,000 agreement with Pioneer Technical Services for Grant Creek Crossing district
• Approved agreement with Dustbusters, Inc. up to $225,000 for liquid magnesium chloride
• Approved $18,480.31 amendment with RCI Properties for Class III Rip Rap

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings regarding the Evaro-Finley O’Keefe Community Council dissolution and several land transfers. The meeting also includes a review of claims totaling $4,468,120.99 received between May 2 and May 14, 2024.

• Evaro-Finley O’Keefe Community Council dissolution hearing
• Brownlee Family Transfer hearing
• Gilman Creek BLR hearing
• Lessnau Family Transfer hearing
• Claims totaling $4,468,120.99

The Missoula County Commissioners approved three separate land subdivision exemption requests involving family transfers and boundary line relocations. They also opened a public hearing to consider dissolving the Evaro-Finley-O'Keefe Community Council due to lack of participation, with a final decision scheduled for June 6. A claims list totaling $468,120.99 was reviewed, and a Pride Month proclamation was issued.

• Approved Brownlee family transfer exemption (3-0)
• Approved Kee Holdings boundary line relocation exemption (3-0)
• Approved Daniel Lessnau boundary line relocation exemption (3-0)
• Approved Daniel Lessnau aggregation exemption (3-0)
• Approved Daniel Lessnau family transfer exemption (3-0)
• Opened public hearing for Evaro-Finley-O'Keefe Community Council dissolution
• Set second hearing for Community Council dissolution on June 6, 2024
• Reviewed claims list totaling $468,120.99

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of general updates from BCC Chief Officers. It also includes a period for public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

Public Meetings

The All Community Council Virtual Town Hall includes an annual report on Lands & Communities and an update for the Evaro-Finley-O’Keefe Community Council. The meeting also notes that no town hall meetings are scheduled for July, August, or September 2024.

• Lands & Communities Annual Report
• Evaro-Finley-O’Keefe Community Council Update
• No town hall meetings scheduled for July, August, or September 2024
• Presentation: Spend a day with a Commissioner

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will discuss communications with DPHHS regarding jail commitments. The meeting also includes a review of DA 22-0427 and related policy discussion. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion on communication with DPHHS regarding jail commitments
• Review of DA 22-0427 and policy discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Strong Riverstone Subdivision and Rezone. Staff recommends rezoning the property at 2348 River Road from RT10 to RT5.4. The board will also consider six related variance requests.

• Rezoning of 2348 River Road from RT10 to RT5.4
• Strong Riverstone Subdivision proposal
• Six variance requests related to the rezone
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

The Planning Board voted against recommending a rezoning request and a preliminary plat application for an 18-lot subdivision at 2348 River Road. Board members cited concerns regarding flood risks, traffic safety, and neighborhood character.

• Denied recommendation to rezone 2348 River Road from RT10 to RT5.4 (4-3)
• Denied recommendation to approve Strong Riverstone preliminary plat application (4-3)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is considering several items on the consent agenda. These include a contract for IT services and a design contract for health department HVAC systems. The board will also consider a resolution regarding rodeo grandstand costs.

• $3,900 annual agreement with Gage Technologies Inc for telephone and IT support
• Ameresco contract for HVAC replacement at Missoula City-County Health Departments
• Resolution to recover rodeo grandstand capital costs through future bonds

The Board of County Commissioners approved all three consent agenda items as written on a 3-0 vote (Vero moved, Strohmaier seconded). The items were a $3,900 annual agreement with Gage Technologies Inc for remote telephone and information services support, a design and preconstruction services contract with Ameresco for HVAC replacement and modifications at the Missoula City-County Health Department, and Resolution 2024-068 allowing the County to recover capital costs for rodeo grandstands through a future bond issuance. No action items, correspondence, discussion items, or other business were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved $3,900 annual agreement with Gage Technologies Inc for remote telephone/IT escalated support
• Approved design and preconstruction services contract with Ameresco for Health Department HVAC replacement and modifications
• Approved Resolution 2024-068 to allow recovery of rodeo grandstand capital costs through a future bond issuance

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Public Works department will provide an update regarding the US 93 South speed study. The meeting also includes a period for public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

• US 93 South Speed Study Directors' Update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will discuss several department updates on May 20, 2024. Topics include a proposed process for the FY25 alcohol tax fund, which outlines how local revenue will be allocated, and exemptions for the Lessnau subdivision that affect land use rules. No action items are scheduled; all topics are for discussion only.

• FY25 Proposed Alcohol Tax Fund Process
• Lessnau subdivision exemptions
• Brownlee Family Transfer and Gilman Creek BLR discussions
• Crisis Diversion Grant application review
• April Rural Micro Grant and OSB project updates

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes general updates from the Sheriff's Department. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Sheriff's Department general updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a $500,000 grant funding agreement to support the match requirement for the Lolo Street Bridge replacement. The agenda also includes requests for tax abatements and several professional services agreements. Additionally, the board will vote on appointments to the Weed Control Board and the Aquatic Invasive Species District Board.

• $500,000 grant funding agreement for Lolo Street Bridge replacement project match
• Tax abatements for Diversified Plastics, Inc., BC Concrete, Inc., and UFP Bonner, LLC
• $100,000 contract for Missoula City-County Health Department prevention programs
• $15,044 agreement with Monture Creek Land Management for noxious weed control
• Appointments to the Aquatic Invasive Species District Board and Weed Control Board

The Board approved a grant funding agreement for the Lolo Street Bridge replacement project and granted tax abatements to three companies. Additionally, the Board appointed new members to the Aquatic Invasive Species District and Weed Control boards.

• Approved $500,000 grant funding agreement for Lolo Street Bridge replacement (3-0)
• Approved tax abatement for Diversified Plastics, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved tax abatement for BC Concrete, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved tax abatement for UFP Bonner, LLC (2-0)
• Approved $100,000 NACCHO contract for suicide and overdose prevention (2-0)
• Approved cleaning services agreement with Opportunity Resources Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $15,044 noxious weed control agreement with Monture Creek Land Management (2-0)
• Appointed Andrew Skibo to Aquatic Invasive Species District Board and Weed Control Board, and Matthew Kalanick to Weed Control Board (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold department and Chief Administrative Officer updates. The meeting includes discussions regarding the budget, ARPA, and personnel.

• Budget discussion
• ARPA update
• Personnel update

BCC Department Updates

The BCC will discuss the Purchasing Toward Progress group and potential policy amendments. These updates involve contracts, travel, cellphones, and miscellaneous costs. No action items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Purchasing Toward Progress group
• Proposed amendments to contracts, travel, cellphone, and misc-costs policies

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of department updates from the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda includes general updates from the Board's Chief Officers.

• BCC Chief Officers' (CFO) General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes discussions regarding worksite wellness and the Seeley Lake sewer system. The Board will also hear updates on Smurfit-Stone and the new Missoula Public Health website.

• Worksite Wellness and Connect Referral discussion
• Seeley Lake Sewer update
• Smurfit-Stone Update
• New Missoula Public Health website update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Public Works department will hold an update meeting on May 13, 2024. Discussion topics include a presentation of the Building Department's exemption option survey and solar power. No action items are listed for this session.

• Building Department exemption option survey presentation
• Solar Power discussion
• Director's Update

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings regarding a fire district annexation for Loraine Dr. and a road petition between Waldo Rd. and I-90. The board will also review several equipment tax abatement applications. A proclamation for Kids to Parks Day is also on the agenda.

• Missoula Rural Fire District Annexation (Loraine Dr.)
• Petition for unnamed road between Waldo Rd. and I-90
• Equipment tax abatement applications for Diversified Plastics, Inc., UFP Bonner, LLC, and BC Concrete, Inc.
• Haywood Family Transfer
• Claims totaling $1,457,566.13 received April 23 to May 09

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a new policy for tax abatements on manufacturing machinery and approved three business applications for 80% tax abatements. The board also approved a fire district annexation, a family land transfer, and the abandonment of an unnamed road.

• Adopted tax abatement policy for manufacturing machinery, fixtures, and equipment (2-0)
• Approved 80% tax abatement for Diversified Plastics, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved 80% tax abatement for UFP Bonner, LLC (2-0)
• Approved 80% tax abatement for BC Concrete, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved petition to annex 2780 Loraine Dr. to Missoula County Rural Fire District (2-0)
• Approved Haywood family request for family transfer and aggregation exemption (2-0)
• Approved petition to abandon 1887 unnamed Road between Waldo Rd. and I-90 (2-0)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several items on the consent agenda. These include a professional services agreement for Marshall Mountain Park and multiple employment agreements with Partnership Health Center-Missoula County.

• Professional services agreement with Montana Forest Consultants LLC up to $9,500
• Employment agreements with Partnership Health Center-Missoula County
• Amendment to the employment start date for Cris Fleming

The Board approved several employment agreements for the Partnership Health Center-Missoula County and a professional services agreement for forest management. One employment agreement was postponed to a later date.

• Approved forest management planning agreement with Montana Forest Consultants LLC up to $9,500 (2-0)
• Approved start date amendment for Cris Fleming employment agreement (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Rachel Haase at $54.57 per hour (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Rebecca Hamler at $39.38 per hour (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Taylor Heneman-Sturm at $37.68 per hour (2-0)
• Postponed employment agreement for Anne Joseph
• Approved employment agreement for Jenna Marceau at $33.16 per hour (2-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Lisa Hathaway at $52.11 per hour (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will receive department updates. Discussion topics include the budget, ARPA, and personnel.

• Budget update
• ARPA update
• Personnel update

BCC Department Updates

The Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer's Office is reviewing multiple requests for property tax refunds due to errors in property descriptions. These include corrections for square footage, property condition, and usage classifications. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding tax write-off lists.

• Tax refund request for ID 285105 regarding sewer hookup description errors (2017-2023)
• Tax refund request for ID 2002906 regarding property desirability/condition (2014-2023)
• Tax refund request for ID 1025206 regarding attic living space removal (2014-2023)
• Tax refund request for ID 3422702 regarding finished vs unfinished square footage (2014-2023)
• Tax refund request for ID 1910306 regarding garage reclassification (2014-2023)

The Missoula County Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer's Office approved ten requests for tax refunds. These refunds were granted because property descriptions contained errors, such as incorrect square footage, living space classifications, or property conditions. One refund was approved contingent on the state Department of Revenue reinstating a property's tax-exempt status.

• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 285105 (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 2002906 (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 1025206 (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 3422702 (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 1910306 (2-0)
• Approved refund for 9 Taxpayer IDs (4308725-4309627) (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer IDs 1593500 & 147601 (2-0)
• Approved refund for Taxpayer ID 265704 (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of procedural items and general updates from the County Administrator and other chief officers. No specific action items or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Chief Officer's (CAO) General Updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several professional service agreements and committee appointments. Proposed actions include approving livestock services for the Missella Stampede and a contract for the county's Mobile Command Vehicle.

• $86,750 agreement with Cervi Championship Rodeo for Missoula Stampede livestock
• $67,650.70 agreement with Bretz RV and Marine to paint the Mobile Command Vehicle
• Revised interlocal agreement for a green tariff program with Missoula and Bozeman
• Reappointment of Frank Reed to the Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee
• Appointment of Reagan Mecham to the West Valley Community Council

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda covering three professional services agreements: $86,750 with Cervi Championship Rodeo for livestock at the August 6-10, 2024 Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo, $67,650.70 with Bretz RV and Marine to prepare and paint the county's Mobile Command Vehicle, and a revised interlocal agreement with the cities of Missoula and Bozeman for a green tariff program. The board also approved three appointments: Frank Reed to the Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee, Reagan Mecham to the West Valley Community Council, and Harley Tucker as alternate on the Fair Event Committee. All votes were 2-0, with no public comment and no discussion items.

• Approved consent agenda as written (2-0)
• Approved $86,750 agreement with Cervi Championship Rodeo for livestock at the Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo, August 6-10, 2024
• Approved $67,650.70 agreement with Bretz RV and Marine to prepare and paint the Mobile Command Vehicle
• Approved revised interlocal agreement with Missoula, Bozeman, and Missoula County for a green tariff program, superseding the February 10, 2021 agreement
• Reappointed Frank Reed to the Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee (2-0)
• Appointed Reagan Mecham to the West Valley Community Council (2-0)
• Appointed Harley Tucker as alternate member of the Fair Event Committee (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes a discussion regarding an LED update. The agenda also covers updates for Land and Economic Development and the Fairgrounds.

• LED Update
• Land and Economic Development/Fairgrounds Update

BCC Department Updates

The BCC Public Works department will hold a meeting for a director's update. The agenda contains only this discussion item and does not list specific action items or other topics.

• Director's Update

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of several departmental updates and discussions regarding community projects. No action items are scheduled for this session.

• CIT/MST update
• Haywood Family Transfer discussion
• Marshall Mountain Park update
• Green Power Program Interlocal Agreement
• Swan Valley Community Center update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting on May 6, 2024. The agenda contains standard procedural sections and lists only one discussion item: a general update from the BCC Investment Committee. No action items or specific decisions are scheduled for this session.

• General update from the BCC Investment Committee

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will discuss general department updates and risk benefits information on May 2, 2024. The agenda contains no specific action items, rezonings, or budget votes. These routine sessions allow the board to receive administrative reports from county departments.

• General department updates
• Risk and benefits review
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several items on the consent agenda. Proposed actions include approving a software service agreement and a contract for Bitterroot Trail pavement preservation.

• Master Service Agreement with Cognizant for Workday ERP software implementation
• Construction & Maintenance Agreement with MDT for Bitterroot Trail pavement preservation
• Revised Seeley Lake Market Resolution (2004-062)
• NEPA 2-Statement of Work for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program
• VAWA DV Court and Just Response grant application documents

The Board of County Commissioners approved six administrative items on the consent agenda with a 3-0 vote. Decisions included approving a software agreement, updating a market resolution, and signing agreements for trail maintenance, energy grants, and crime control grants. No other action items, discussions, or public comments were recorded.

• Approved Master Service Agreement with Cognizant for Workday software
• Approved revised Seeley Lake Market Resolution (2024-062)
• Approved chair to sign Construction & Maintenance Agreement with MDT for Bitterroot Trail
• Approved acting chair to sign NEPA 2-Statement of Work for EECBG grant
• Approved documents for Montana Board of Crime Control VAWA DV Court Grant
• Approved documents for Montana Board of Crime Control VAWA Just Response Grant

Public Meetings

The Board will hold a hearing regarding a use variance for the Western Materials Lolo Gravel Pit. The meeting also includes the review of claims totaling $980,397.14 received between April 17 and April 24, 2024.

• Use variance hearing for Western Materials Lolo Gravel Pit
• $980,397.14 in claims received April 17 to April 24, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a use variance for the Western Materials gravel pit expansion. No final decision was made; the board requested further groundwater analysis and encouraged negotiations between the applicant and the Carlton Protection Trust.

• Continued Western Materials Gravel Pit Use Variance hearing to June 20, 2024

BCC Department Updates

This meeting consists of general department updates from the Board of County Commissioners. Discussion topics include the budget, ARPA, and personnel updates.

• Budget updates
• ARPA updates
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct department updates on May 1, 2024. The agenda includes a scheduled discussion regarding personnel. No action items are listed for this meeting.

• Personnel discussion

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several requests regarding county trails and immunization program funding. The meeting also includes action items for amending the employee benefits plan and increasing medical premium rates.

• Grant agreement with Butler Creek Trail Association for Phase 1 project
• $648,155 task order for the Immunization Program
• $32,384 contract for Big Sky Park trail construction
• Proposed 5% increase to employee medical premium rates
• Appointment of Peter Donaldson to the Library Board

The Board of County Commissioners approved three consent agenda items and three action items, all by 3-0 votes. The board approved a 5% increase to the Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan medical premium rate for all coverage levels effective July 1, 2024, and amended the benefits plan for the plan year beginning July 1, 2024. The board also approved a Trails Bond grant agreement with the Butler Creek Trail Association, an immunization program task order with DPHHS paying MCCHD $648,155, a trail construction contract with Integrated Trail Lab not to exceed $32,384, and appointed Peter Donaldson to an active seat on the Missoula City-County Library Board.

• Approved 5% increase to Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan medical premium rate effective July 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved amendment to the Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan for plan year beginning July 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Trails Bond Program Grant Agreement with Butler Creek Trail Association for Butler Creek Trail Phase 1 (3-0, consent agenda)
• Approved Task Order with DPHHS for Immunization Program; MCCHD compensated $648,155 (3-0, consent agenda)
• Approved contract with Integrated Trail Lab for trail construction and trailhead at Big Sky Park, not to exceed $32,384 (3-0, consent agenda)
• Appointed Peter Donaldson from alternate to active seat on Missoula City-County Library Board (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes department and Public Works updates. A discussion regarding the Seeley Lake Refuse District is also scheduled.

• Seeley Lake Refuse District discussion

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a brief department update meeting on April 29, 2024. The agenda lists one pre-public hearing discussion item regarding a land use variance for the Western Materials gravel pit and an officer update from Chet Crowser. No action items are scheduled for this session.

• Pre-hearing discussion on Western Materials Gravel Pit Use Variance
• Officer update presented by Chet Crowser
• Public comment period for agenda items not listed

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes department and Chief Administrative Officer updates. Discussion topics include the budget, ARPA, community councils, space needs, and personnel updates.

• Budget discussion
• ARPA discussion
• Community Councils discussion
• Space Needs discussion
• Personnel Updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will review a proposed contract for an Enterprise Resource Planning system with Workday. The board will also consider several grant-funded contracts for community projects through the Rural Impact Grant Program.

• Approval of Workday Enterprise Resource Planning MSA/contract
• $2,585 contract with Friends of 2 Rivers Inc for Bonner Interpretive Native Plant Garden
• $4,000 contract with Seeley Lake Elementary School for a playground climbing structure
• $3,559 contract with Clearwater Resource Council for a boat motor
• $2,600 contract with Travelers’ Rest Preservation & Heritage Association for indigenous interpretation

The Board of County Commissioners approved a Master Service Agreement with Workday for Enterprise Resource Planning. Additionally, the board approved six community project contracts funded through the Rural Impact Grant Program.

• Approved Enterprise Resource Planning MSA/contract with Workday (2-0)
• Approved $2,585 Rural Impact Grant for Friends of 2 Rivers Inc (2-0)
• Approved $4,000 Rural Impact Grant for Seeley Lake Elementary School (2-0)
• Approved $3,559 Rural Impact Grant for Clearwater Resource Council (2-0)
• Approved $2,600 Rural Impact Grant for Travelers’ Rest Preservation & Heritage Association (2-0)
• Approved $4,000 Rural Impact Grant for Missoula Symphony Association (2-0)
• Approved $4,000 Rural Impact Grant for Target Range Foundation (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes department updates from the BCC and the Sheriff's Department. One discussion item focuses on detention center updates. No action items are listed for this session.

• Detention center updates

Public Meetings

The Board will conduct hearings regarding Rowan Street improvements and a petition for an unnamed road between Waldo Rd and I-90. The meeting also includes a review of claims totaling $3,308,284.33 received between April 3 and April 16, 2024.

• Second hearing for Rowan Street Improvements RSID
• First hearing for a petition regarding an unnamed road between Waldo Rd and I-90
• Review of claims totaling $3,308,284.33 received April 3 to April 16, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners approved the creation of Road Service Improvement District (RSID) 8468 to fund paving improvements on Rowan Street, passing the motion 2-0. The district covers 125 properties, and four written protests were received, which did not meet the 50% threshold required to block the creation. A separate hearing regarding the abandonment of an unnamed road between Waldo Road and I-90 was opened but tabled for a site viewing on May 7 and a second hearing on May 9.

• Approved creation of RSID 8468 for Rowan Street improvements (2-0)
• Opened first hearing on petition to abandon unnamed road between Waldo Rd & I-90
• Scheduled road viewing for May 7, 2024
• Scheduled second hearing for road abandonment on May 9, 2024

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will hold a discussion regarding general litigation updates. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• BCC litigation general updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a routine meeting to hear general departmental updates from chief officers. The agenda contains only procedural items and discussion topics, with no action votes or specific projects scheduled. Residents may comment on non-agenda matters and can attend in person at the Administration Building or join virtually.

• BCC Chief Officers' General Updates (Discussion Item)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• No action items, rezonings, or budget votes scheduled

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several administrative items, including grant applications and committee appointments. The meeting also includes action items regarding fire protection grants and the Mullan BUILD Closeout Agreement.

• Amendment to Healthy Montana Families program ($368,593.73)
• $20,000 addition for aquatic invasive species prevention
• Professional services agreement with EmpowerMT (up to $10,000)
• Grant application for Office on Violence Against Women ICJR Program
• Authorization for Cooperative Fire Protection Capacity Grant

The Board of County Commissioners approved several consent agenda items, including health program funding and committee appointments. Two additional action items regarding fire protection and a project closeout were also approved.

• Approved $368,593.73 amendment for Healthy Montana Families program (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 modification for aquatic invasive species detection (3-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with EmpowerMT up to $10,000 (3-0)
• Approved grant application documents for Office on Violence Against Women ICJR Program (3-0)
• Appointed Deborah Bissell to the Clinton Community Council (3-0)
• Appointed Sam Kulla to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved authorizing statement for Cooperative Fire Protection Capacity Grant (3-0)
• Approved Mullan BUILD Closeout Agreement (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes discussion regarding a Rowan Street protest and director updates. No action items are scheduled for this session.

• Rowan Street Protest
• Directors Update

BCC Department Updates

The Lands & Communities department will discuss grant funding recommendations and energy efficiency paperwork. The meeting also includes an update on a gravel pit use variance and the 2023 annual report.

• Western Materials Gravel Pit Use Variance
• March Mirco Grant Funding Recommendation
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Voucher paperwork
• Lands & Communities 2023 Annual Report
• Nutrition Education at Ecology & Extension Update

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will receive department updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion topics include ARPA, budget, space needs, and personnel issues. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• ARPA update
• Budget discussion
• Space needs discussion
• Personnel issues discussion

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple routine service agreements covering health programs, IT support, recreational fields, and ARPA-funded construction. Commissioners will also decide whether to approve proposed schedule changes for the Seeley Lake Refuse Site, which affects local household waste disposal access. No public hearings or zoning reviews are scheduled for this administrative meeting.

• Approve $80,000 professional services amendment for the Welcome Home Baby program through UM RIIC and MCCHD
• Approve up to $399,683 construction agreement with Trenchless Solutions Inc. for ARPA-funded improvements
• Approve amended FY24 Alcohol Tax Fund contract with Crosswinds Recovery for $40,425
• Approve field maintenance agreement with Mount Jumbo Westside Little League at Big Sky Park through April 18, 2034
• Consider new proposed operating hours for the Seeley Lake Refuse Site

The Board of County Commissioners approved new proposed operating hours for the Seeley Lake Refuse Site, with a 2-0 vote. The board also passed a seven-item consent agenda as written, including a $399,683 ARPA-funded construction agreement with Trenchless Solutions Inc. and a $40,425 amended FY24 Alcohol Tax Fund contract with Crosswinds Recovery. No public comment, correspondence, discussion items, or other business was recorded.

• Approved new operating hours for Seeley Lake Refuse Site (2-0)
• Consent agenda passed as written (2-0)
• Approved PSA amendment with UM RIIC for Welcome Home Baby; compensation remains $80,000
• Approved PSA amendment with Rocky Mountain ATMs Inc. to extend mobile ATM services at Fairgrounds
• Approved change order with Info Tech for additional ERP selection support
• Approved maintenance agreement with Mount Jumbo Westside Little League for Big Sky Park baseball fields, expiring April 18, 2034
• Approved construction agreement with Trenchless Solutions Inc. for ARPA-funded improvements, not to exceed $399,683
• Approved amended FY24 Alcohol Tax Fund contract with Crosswinds Recovery for $40,425

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes a discussion on BCC Human Resources general updates. No action items are scheduled for this session.

• BCC Human Resources General Updates

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of general updates from the BCC Chief Officers. No specific action items or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• BCC Chief Officer's general updates

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes department updates regarding public health and environmental concerns. Discussion topics include Tobacco Free Missoula, infectious diseases, nitrates in Seeley Lake, PFAS, and Smurfit-Stone.

• Tobacco Free Missoula update
• Infectious Disease Update
• Seeley Lake Nitrates discussion
• PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) discussion
• Smurfit-Stone discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Missoula County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance for Hexion. The board will also review the minutes from the February 21, 2024, meeting.

• Hexion setback variance request to allow an equipment pad and equipment in the southern property boundary setback
• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The Missoula County Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing Hexion to place a concrete equipment pad and air core reactor within the 25-foot southern property line setback at 3670 Grant Creek Road. The approval was based on staff findings that the irregular lot shape and existing site layout created an unnecessary hardship, and that the equipment is a safety improvement consistent with the industrial zoning. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote (5-0), with one member absent. No public comment was received.

• Approved Hexion setback variance for equipment pad and air core reactor within 25-foot setback at 3670 Grant Creek Road (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024 minutes as written (unanimous voice vote)

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Commission will host a virtual town hall where staff present operational reports and infrastructure plans for public review. Chief Public Works Officer Shane Stack will cover the 2023 Public Works Annual Report and the 2024 Road and Bridge Work Plan, outlining planned maintenance and construction projects. Commissioners will also hold an open Q&A session so residents can ask questions about upcoming road work and county services.

• Discussion on "Spend a day with a Commissioner" led by Chief Administrative Officer Chris Lounsbury
• Presentation of the 2023 Public Works Annual Report by Chief Public Works Officer Shane Stack
• Review of the 2024 Road and Bridge Work Plan by Chief Public Works Officer Shane Stack
• Open Q&A session for attendees to ask questions or share updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items, including grant applications for juvenile detention and wastewater improvements. The board will also consider appointing an alternate to the Food Policy Advisory Board. Additionally, a letter of support for road improvements is presented for consideration.

• $133,582.40 purchase order for mower replacement from Pacific Golf & Turf LLC
• $59,269.07 claim for Buena Vista Wastewater System Improvement Project, Phase II
• Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant application for Missoula County
• $7,156.00 agreement with Monture Creek Land Management for weed treatment
• Appointment of first alternate to the Food Policy Advisory Board

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $133,582.40 mower purchase and several grant-related claims. The board also appointed a first alternate to the Food Policy Advisory Board.

• Approved $133,582.40 purchase order for Pacific Golf & Turf LLC for mower replacement
• Approved $59,269.07 claim to Montana DNRC for Buena Vista Wastewater System Improvement Project, Phase II
• Approved Western Region Juvenile Detention Grant Application
• Approved Resolution 2024-061 to appoint a Special Deputy County Attorney for State of Montana vs. Jamie Elexis Silva
• Approved Resolution 2024-060 to amend ballot language for the June 4, 2024 Federal Primary Election
• Approved $7,156.00 agreement with Monture Creek Land Management for noxious weed treatment
• Approved amended bylaws for the Missoula County Weed Board
• Appointed Blake Lineweaver as first alternate to the Food Policy Advisory Board (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes a general update from the Missoula County Attorney's office. No action items are scheduled for this session.

• County Attorney's General Updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for properties at 455 Mount Avenue and 910 Brooks Street. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from residential and neighborhood commercial to limited industrial-residential. This change is subject to the applicant filing an amended plat within 180 days.

• Rezoning of 455 Mount Avenue and 910 Brooks Street to M1R-3 Limited Industrial-Residential
• Requirement to file subdivision exemption application 2024-MSS-SEA-00003 within 180 days

The Board recommended that City Council rezone two properties to M1R-3 Limited Industrial-Residential to facilitate a boundary line relocation. The change reduces the maximum building height at 910 Brooks Street from 125 feet to 65 feet. The rezoning is contingent upon the filing of an amended plat within 180 days.

• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 455 Mount Ave and 910 Brooks St to M1R-3 (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 2, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Selected Peter Bensen as backup for the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes updates from the BCC and Public Works departments. The Board will also discuss an update regarding the Seeley Lake Refuse District.

• Seeley Lake Refuse District Update
• BCC Department Update
• BCC Public Works Update

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes general updates and discussions regarding the budget, ARPA, special districts, and personnel. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• Community Climate Discussion
• Budget updates
• ARPA updates
• Special Districts
• Personnel Update

Public Meetings

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on April 11, 2024. The agenda includes a hearing for the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations Maintenance Update and a review of claims totaling $2,253,897.14. The board also plans to issue several proclamations.

• Missoula County Subdivision Regulations Maintenance Update hearing
• Claims totaling $2,253,897.14 from March 27 to April 03, 2024
• Proclamation: Earth Day
• Proclamation: Crime Victims' Rights Week
• Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

The Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to the Missoula County Subdivision regulations. The updates implement changes from the 2023 legislative session, update trail width standards, and modernize application requirements.

• Approved resolution to amend Missoula County Subdivision regulations (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Clerk and Recorder’s Office is presenting several requests for property tax refunds. These requests stem from errors in property descriptions, such as incorrect bedroom counts or land classifications. All items are presented by Tyler Gernant.

• Tax refund request for ID 594508 due to incorrect bedroom and bathroom counts
• Tax refund request for ID 1642357 due to an incorrect floor plan sketch
• Tax refund request for ID 1292909 regarding land classification as commercial
• Tax refund request for ID 5844971 regarding property valuation method changes
• Tax refund request for ID 1889202 due to lot square footage corrections

BCC Department Updates

The Board of County Commissioners will hear updates from several county departments. These discussions include the Office of Emergency Management, CJD, communications, elections, and strategic initiatives. No specific action items are listed on this agenda.

• OEM Update
• CJD Update
• Communications Update
• Elections Update
• Strategic Initiatives Update

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances and a contract amendment. They also plan to appoint a second alternate to the Airport Authority Board.

• Acceptance of $120,000 FY22 Homeland Security Grant
• Acceptance of $75,000 FY23 Homeland Security Grant
• $1,400 contract amendment for Rocky Mountain Gardens sign development
• Appointment of a second alternate to the Airport Authority Board
• Affordability recertification for Opportunity Resources group home Pioneer II

The Board of County Commissioners passed a consent agenda approving $195,000 in Homeland Security grant funding for FY22 and FY23. They also appointed Jack Meyer as a second alternate to the Airport Authority Board. Other approvals included a contract amendment for interpretive signs and various grant certification documents.

• Approved FY22 Homeland Security Grant funding of $120,000 (3-0)
• Approved FY23 Homeland Security Grant funding of $75,000 (3-0)
• Approved recertification for Opportunity Resources group home Pioneer II (3-0)
• Approved $1,400 amendment to Field to Frame contract for Rocky Mountain Gardens signs (3-0)
• Approved legal assistance and MOU documents for Office on Violence Against Women grant application (3-0)
• Appointed Jack Meyer as second alternate to Airport Authority Board (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes department updates and discussions regarding several local matters. Topics include a bridge naming request in Seeley Lake, refuse updates, and the Snapdragon Drive RSID. No specific action items are listed for decision.

• Seeley Lake Lions Club - Boy Scout Bridge Naming Request
• Seeley Lake Refuse Update
• Snapdragon Drive RSID
• Grant Funding Priority
• Prescriptive Easements

BCC Department Updates

The Lands & Communities department will discuss several updates, including rural grant funding recommendations and the Wye Infrastructure Plan alternatives. The meeting also covers subdivision regulation maintenance and a conversation regarding Redfern 2 property.

• 2024 Rural Impact Grant Funding Recommendations
• Wye Infrastructure Plan Alternatives Update
• Subdivision Regulation Maintenance Update
• Redfern 2 Property Conversation
• Food Policy Interview Debrief

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts and agreements. This includes a memorandum of understanding for a regional drug task force and various service contracts.

• Establishment of the Five Valleys Drug Task Force with regional sheriff's offices and tribal police
• Contract with Compliance Monitoring Systems, LLC not to exceed $575,000
• HVAC replacement contract for Historical Museum at the Fort Missoula for $55,189
• Contract amendment for Animal Control expansion and renovation services for $22,500
• Independent contractor agreement with Bryan Von Lossberg for $20,000 for the Green Power Program

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda covering four items, including a contract with Compliance Monitoring Systems, LLC not to exceed $575,000, an HVAC controls package for the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, an architect/engineering contract amendment for the Animal Control project, and an amended FY24 Alcohol Tax Fund service provider form. In action items, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Five Valleys Drug Task Force among several sheriff's offices and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Police Department, and approved an independent contractor agreement with Bryan Von Lossberg for $20,000 for the Green Power Program. All votes recorded were 2-0, with no discussion items, correspondence, or public comment noted.

• Approved consent agenda as written (2-0)
• Approved contract with Compliance Monitoring Systems, LLC not to exceed $575,000
• Approved $55,189 base bid contract with Johnson Controls for HVAC controls at Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
• Approved architect/engineering contract amendment for Animal Control expansion, amended value $22,500
• Approved amended FY24 Alcohol Tax Fund Service Provider Designation Form
• Approved Five Valleys Drug Task Force MOU with multiple sheriffs' offices and tribal police (2-0)
• Approved $20,000 independent contractor agreement with Bryan Von Lossberg for Green Power Program (2-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Compensation Board will review a compensation packet presented by the Chief Administrative Officer. The board will also consider uniform base adjustments for the County Attorney, Justices of the Peace, and Combined Office.

• Uniform base adjustment for Justices of the Peace, County Attorney, and Combined Office
• Presentation of the Compensation Packet by the Chief Administrative Officer

Public Meetings

The Board will review proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Sexual Assault Action Month. The agenda includes use variance hearings for Western Materials Gravel Pit and Terzo Farm. The board will also review claims totaling $4,133,632.78 received between March 19 and March 27, 2024.

• Western Materials Gravel Pit Use Variance hearing
• Terzo Farm Use Variance hearing
• Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
• Proclamation: Sexual Assault Action Month
• Claims totaling $4,133,632.78 (March 19–March 27, 2024)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a variance for Terzo Farm to allow multiple dwellings on a single tract in Zoning District #34. A separate request for a use variance to expand the Western Materials gravel pit was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Terzo Farm variance for multiple dwellings in Zoning District #34 (3-0)
• Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Terzo Farm variance (5-0)
• Continued Western Materials Gravel Pit Use Variance hearing to May 02, 2024

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of departmental updates and discussions. Topics include budget, economic development, ARPA, and personnel updates.

• Budget updates
• Economic development updates
• ARPA updates
• Personnel updates

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners scheduled a routine department update meeting for April 3, 2024. The agenda lists discussion topics including the county budget, ongoing projects, and economic development updates. No specific action items, votes, or public hearings are detailed in this notice.

• The agenda contains only routine discussion topics (budget, projects, economic development) with no specific action items, contracts, or public hearings listed.

BCC Department Updates

The meeting includes updates from the BCC Department and Land and Economic Development/Fairgrounds. Discussion topics include the MBOI loan, Grant Creek Crossing TEDD, and Development Park Parcels.

• MBOI Loan discussion
• Grant Creek Crossing TEDD discussion
• Development Park Parcels discussion
• School/superintendent engagement regarding Wye TEDDs

Planning Board

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests. The board will consider recommendations for City Council to change the zoning classifications for these properties.

• Rezoning of 1010, 1020, and 1030 Reserve St from B3-2 to C2-3
• Rezoning of 1114 Poplar St from R5.4 Residential/Blossom’s Bed and Breakfast PUD overlay to R5.4 Residential

The board unanimously rejected a proposal to rezone three properties on Reserve Street to Community Commercial, citing traffic and safety concerns. Conversely, the board unanimously recommended approving the removal of a Planned Unit Development overlay at 1114 Poplar Street to allow for residential development.

• Denied rezoning of 1010, 1020, and 1030 Reserve Street from B3-2 to C2-3 (0-7)
• Approved rezoning of 1114 Poplar Street from R5.4/PUD overlay to R5.4 Residential (7-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024, and March 5, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several agreements regarding road maintenance, water systems, and public health facility upgrades. The agenda also includes a request for a subdivision improvement agreement and committee appointments.

• $284,000 contract with Knife River for 2024 hot mix asphalt supply
• $204,920 agreement for the Missoula Public Health Building nurses station remodel
• Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Guarantee for Double G Ranch Subdivision
• $106,568.06 claim for the Buena Vista Wastewater System Improvement Project
• $106,972.54 amendment to WGM Group for Rock Creek Bridge Scour Mitigation project

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure and facility contracts, including a $284,000 agreement for hot mix asphalt. The board also authorized a remodel of the Missoula Public Health Building nurses station and appointed two members to the Open Lands Citizen Advisory Committee.

• Approved $284,000 contract with Knife River for 2024 hot mix asphalt (3-0)
• Approved $204,920 agreement with Langlas and Associates for Missoula Public Health Building remodel (3-0)
• Appointed Virginia Sullivan and Tim Hall to Open Lands Citizen Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Double G Ranch Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved $2,100 contract with Five Valleys Land Trust for conservation easement monitoring (3-0)
• Approved $106,568.06 claim to Montana DNRC for Buena Vista Wastewater System Improvement Project (3-0)
• Approved $106,972.54 amendment for Rock Creek Bridge Scour Mitigation project (3-0)
• Approved $59,980 agreement with RCI Properties Inc. for Rock Creek Bridge rip rap (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners scheduled a hybrid meeting on April 1, 2024, to review several department updates. Staff members are set to discuss future grants and community programs, progress reports on the Carbon Neutrality Plan and Extreme Heat Action Plan, and an officer update. Two specific land-use requests will also be reviewed: a use variance for the Western Materials Lolo Gravel Pit and a dwelling count variance at Terzo Farm on Highway 10 East. No final decisions are recorded in this agenda document.

• Discussion of future grants and community programs
• Review of a use variance for the Western Materials Lolo Gravel Pit
• Review of a dwelling count variance at Terzo Farm on Highway 10 East
• Progress update on the Carbon Neutrality Plan and Extreme Heat Action Plan
• Officer update from Chet Crowser

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss public works and transportation updates that directly affect local road safety and waste services. Staff plans to review speed studies on Mullan Road and Highway 93 South, along with proposed improvements at several local intersections. The agenda also covers an update on a Highway 200 RCP grant, an encampment cleanup near Highway 200, and program changes for the Seeley Refuse District and Seeley Lake Post Office approach. No action items or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Speed study review for Mullan Road and Highway 93 South
• Intersection improvement updates at Deschamps/Hwy 10, I-90 & Hwy 93, and Pulp Mill & West Broadway & Decel Lane
• Update on the Highway 200 RCP Grant application
• Encampment cleanup coordination near Highway 200
• Program updates for the Seeley Refuse District and Seeley Lake Post Office approach

BCC Department Updates

The meeting consists of general departmental updates and discussions. No specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• MACO and Library updates
• Budget and ARPA updates
• Compensation and personnel updates
• Health Officer and employment contract updates

Public Meetings

The Board will conduct hearings regarding the Butler Creek Trail Project and three phasing plan extensions for Willowbrook Meadows, Running W Ranch, and Westpointe. The agenda also includes a review of claims totaling $2,937,472.36 received between March 5 and March 18, 2024.

• Butler Creek Trail Project hearing
• Willowbrook Meadows Phasing Plan Extension hearing
• Running W Ranch Phasing Plan Extension hearing
• Westpointe Phasing Plan Extension hearing
• Review of claims totaling $2,937,472.36

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners approved spending up to $76,011 of 2014 county parks and trails bond funds for design and construction of the Butler Creek Trail phase one, on a 3-0 vote. The board also approved three subdivision phasing plan extensions — Willowbrook Meadows, Running W Ranch (Missoula Meadowlands), and Westpointe — each 3-0, extending final plat submittal deadlines. The claims list totaled $2,937,472.36 for March 5–18, 2024. No other business was taken up and the meeting adjourned at 2:38 p.m.

• Approved up to $76,011 of 2014 parks and trails bond funds for Butler Creek Trail phase one design and construction (3-0)
• Approved Willowbrook Meadows phasing plan extension: phase A deadline to Dec 31, 2026, phase 6 to Dec 31, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Running W Ranch/Missoula Meadowlands phasing plan extension: phase 3 to May 31, 2025, phases 4-11 to May 31, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Westpointe Subdivision phasing plan extension: phase 4 sub-phases and phase 5 deadlines to June 20, 2027 (3-0)
• Claims list received March 5-18, 2024 totaled $2,937,472.36

Public Meetings

The Missoula County Community Council is holding a virtual town hall to discuss several county programs. Topics include the Community Assistance Fund, substance abuse prevention mill levy, and impact fees. The meeting also covers community engagement methods and building exemption surveys.

• Community Assistance Fund
• Substance Abuse Prevention Mill Levy
• Impact Fees
• Methods of Community Engagement for Community Councils
• Building exemption option survey

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners will receive general updates from various departments and public service agencies. Discussion topics include the Weed/Extension, Historical Museum, and Library. No action items are listed on this agenda.

• Weed/Extension General Updates
• Historical Museum General Updates
• Library General Updates

BCC Admin Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners approved closing documents for the purchase of Marshall Mountain Park parcels from three land trusts. They also authorized an $80,000 grant request for fire warden responsibilities and appointed representatives for collective bargaining. All items passed with unanimous votes of 3-0.

• Approved closing documents for Marshall Mountain Park purchase (3-0)
• Approved $80,000 DNRC Fire Protection Capacity Grant request (3-0)
• Approved USFS Notice of Grant Requirement for Marshall Mountain Park (3-0)
• Appointed Chris Lounsbury and Angela Priest as collective bargaining reps (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 agreement with Lolo National Forest for Youth in Restoration (3-0)
• Approved $2,663 modification to Youth in Restoration cooperative agreement (3-0)
• Approved updated bylaws for West Valley Community Council (3-0)
• Approved chair to sign EECBG grant conditions (3-0)

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is holding a hybrid meeting for department updates, primarily focusing on Public Works. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items and discussion of directors' and Public Works general updates. No action items are listed.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Directors' Update discussion
• Public Works General Updates discussion

BCC Admin Meetings

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $7,500 annual medical direction contract for the 9-1-1 Center and easements for Rock Creek Bridge maintenance. Action items include awarding a $399,683 bid to Trenchless Solutions for Sunset West Water District upgrades and appointing a compensation board to set elected officials' salaries for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also covers committee reappointments and correspondence supporting local park grants.

• Award $399,683 bid to Trenchless Solutions for Sunset West Water District system improvements
• Approve $7,500 annual contract with Dr. Kremkau for Missoula 9-1-1 Center medical direction
• Grant temporary construction easements for Rock Creek Bridge scour mitigation work
• Award $59,980 bid to RCI Properties, Inc. for rip rap materials for the Rock Creek Bridge project
• Appoint FY2025 Compensation Board to set salaries for elected county officials

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $399,683 bid to Trenchless Solutions for Sunset West Water District system improvements, voting 3-0. The board also approved a resolution appointing the FY2025 Compensation Board to set salaries for elected officials, also 3-0. A seven-item consent agenda passed as written with a 2-0 vote, covering agreements and reappointments. No public comment or discussion items were recorded.

• Approved $399,683 bid to Trenchless Solutions for Sunset West Water District system improvements (3-0)
• Approved resolution appointing FY2025 Compensation Board to set elected officials' salaries (3-0)
• Consent agenda passed as written (2-0), including $7,500/year agreement with Dr. Kremkau for 9-1-1 Medical Direction (2023-2025)
• Consent agenda: awarded $59,980 bid to RCI Properties, Inc. for rip rap for Rock Creek Bridge scour mitigation
• Consent agenda: approved temporary construction easements with Five Valleys Land Trust and Seven Rocks LLC for Rock Creek Bridge work
• Consent agenda: reappointed James Bachand and Richard Hall to Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Consent agenda: reappointed Dennis VanderMeer and Joann Wallenburn to Aquatic Invasive Species District Board
• Consent agenda: approved employment agreement for Skye McGinty, Chief Diversity & Equity Officer, at $55.29/hour, 40 hours/week

BCC Department Updates

The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is holding a hybrid meeting to receive updates from the Sheriff's Department. The agenda includes general updates, downtown operations, courthouse security, and detention center operations. No action items are listed, so this is primarily a discussion and informational session.

• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Discussion: General updates
• Discussion: Downtown operations
• Discussion: Courthouse security
• Discussion: Detention center operations

BCC Department Updates

This agenda outlines a routine department update meeting that contains no specific action items or scheduled votes. Board members will discuss general updates covering evacuation drill planning, county fair operations, library services, ARPA funds, budget matters, compensation, and personnel changes under the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Evacuation drill planning
• County fair operations update
• Library services update
• ARPA fund status and budget review
• Compensation and personnel updates