Ravalli County, Montana

Open Lands Board

The Open Lands Board will review and possibly recommend OLBP# 2026-02 Lynn, a new business item. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of minutes and updates from subcommittees.

• Review with possible recommendation of Open Lands Bank Project #2026-02 Lynn

The Open Lands Board voted to approve the draft minutes from May 21, 2026. The motion passed with a 12‑0 vote. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting, also passing 12‑0. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved May 21, 2026 draft minutes (12-0)
• Adjourned meeting (12-0)

Planning Board

The Ravalli County Planning Board will consider a planning update on subdivision regulations as the sole new business item. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of May 20th minutes, public comment, and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures.

• Approval of May 20, 2026 draft minutes
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Planning update on subdivision regulations (new business)
• Disclosure of actual, possible, and perceived conflicts of interest
• Discussion of next meeting date (to be announced with board approval)

The Planning Board approved the February 4, 2026 draft minutes (7‑0). It forwarded the draft subdivision regulation chapters to the BCC for review (7‑0). The Board also appointed Richard Smith as the Sub‑Committee Chair (7‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (7‑0).

• Approved February 4, 2026 draft minutes (7-0)
• Forwarded draft subdivision regulation chapters to BCC for review (7-0)
• Appointed Richard Smith as Planning Board Sub‑Committee Chair (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Open Lands Board

The Ravalli County Open Lands Board will hold a public meeting with mostly procedural items: approval of minutes, subcommittee updates, and staff communications. The only new business is the introduction of a conservation easement project (OLBP# 2026-02, Lynn). No decisions on that project are listed.

• Approval of May 21, 2026 draft minutes
• Education subcommittee update
• Conservation subcommittee update
• Right to Farm and Ranch Board update
• Introduction of Lynn conservation easement project (OLBP# 2026-02)

The provided document is an agenda rather than a record of actions taken. No votes, approvals, or outcomes were documented for the items listed.

Open Lands Board

The Open Lands Board will consider a recommendation on application OLBP# 2026-01 (Fox, CE) under New Business. The meeting also includes updates from subcommittees and the Bitter Root Land Trust, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Review and possible recommendation of OLBP# 2026-01 Fox, CE
• Updates from Education, Conservation, Right to Farm and Ranch subcommittees
• Update from Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT)

The Open Lands Board approved the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the April 16 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Board

The Ravalli County Planning Board will meet to discuss draft chapters of the subdivision regulations. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items.

• Review and discussion of Draft Subdivision Regulation Chapters

The board approved the 10‑lot Sunset Ridge Estates major subdivision after confirming compliance with all prerequisite and regulatory requirements. Each environmental and service criterion was reviewed and approved without dissent. All motions were carried unanimously, and no public comment was recorded.

• Approved January 21st, 2026 draft minutes (9‑0)
• Approved the finalized 2025 Annual Report (9‑0)
• Approved compliance with prerequisites for Sunset Ridge Estates (8‑0)
• Approved compliance with applicable regulations for Sunset Ridge Estates (8‑0)
• Approved mitigation of agricultural impacts (criterion #1) (8‑0)
• Approved mitigation of agricultural water impacts (criterion #2) (8‑0)
• Approved mitigation of local service impacts (criterion #3) (8‑0)
• Approved mitigation of natural environment impacts (criterion #4) (8‑0)

Open Lands Board

The Ravalli County Open Lands Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes, public comment, and updates from subcommittees and partner organizations. The main new business is an introduction to a proposed conservation easement project (Fox, CE - OLBP# 2026-01).

• Introduction of the Fox, CE - OLBP# 2026-01 conservation easement application
• Education Subcommittee update and report
• Conservation Subcommittee update and report
• Right to Farm and Ranch Board update and report
• Bitterroot Land Trust (BRLT) update and report

The board approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously (10-0). It voted to recommend the Griffin Cattle CE 2025-04 project for BCC approval with funding of $167,550, also unanimously (10-0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion (10-0).

• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (10-0)
• Recommended Griffin Cattle CE 2025-04 funding of $167,550 to BCC (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Planning Board

This is a mostly procedural meeting including approval of minutes and public comment. The board will receive an update on subdivision regulations and a presentation on water resources, both informational items with no pending votes or decisions identified in the agenda.

• Update on Subdivision Regulations
• Presentation on Water Recourses (as titled in agenda)

Open Lands Board

The Open Lands Board will consider several items, including approving the draft minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting and receiving updates from its Education, Conservation, Right to Farm and Ranch, and BRLT subcommittees. New business includes an update on the OLBP survey request, a review with possible recommendation of the Griffin Cattle project (OLBP#2025-04), and an orientation for new board members. The meeting will also include public comment and standard procedural items such as conflict‑of‑interest disclosures.

• Approve January 15, 2026 draft minutes
• Education, Conservation, Right to Farm and Ranch, and BRLT subcommittee updates
• Review and possible recommendation of OLBP#2025-04 Griffin Cattle, CE
• Orientation for new board members
• Update on OLBP survey request

The Open Lands Board approved the December 18, 2025 minutes (10‑0). Members elected Alan Maki Chair (11‑0) and Kent Myers Vice‑Chair (11‑0). The board voted to recommend that the BCC investigate adding a surveying requirement to the Phase 4 process (10‑1). An orientation for new board members was scheduled for February 5, 2026.

• Approved Dec 18 2025 minutes (10‑0)
• Elected Alan Maki Chair (11‑0)
• Elected Kent Myers Vice‑Chair (11‑0)
• Recommended BCC investigate Phase 4 surveying requirement (10‑1)
• Scheduled new‑member orientation for Feb 5 2026

Planning Board

The Ravalli County Planning Board will review and potentially make a recommendation on a 10-lot major subdivision. The board will also receive an update on subdivision regulations and finalize its annual report.

• Review of The Sunset Ridge Estates, 10-Lot Major Subdivision (Case # 2025-01, Tax ID: 155600)
• Update from the Planning Board Sub-Committee on Subdivision Regulations
• Finalization of the Annual Report

The board unanimously approved the Pooh’s Corner 14‑lot subdivision after confirming compliance with all prerequisite and regulatory requirements and mitigating impacts on agriculture, water, local services, the natural environment, wildlife, and public health. Each related motion was carried with an 8‑0 vote. Earlier in the meeting the board also approved the January 7, 2026 minutes and elected Penney Canton as President and Mike Kent as Vice‑President.

• Approved January 7, 2026 minutes (8‑0)
• Elected Penney Canton as President (8‑0)
• Elected Mike Kent as Vice‑President (8‑0)
• Approved compliance with prerequisites for Pooh’s Corner subdivision (8‑0)
• Approved compliance with applicable regulations for Pooh’s Corner subdivision (8‑0)
• Approved mitigation of agricultural impacts (8‑0)
• Approved mitigation of agricultural water user facilities impacts (8‑0)
• Approved mitigation of impacts on local services, natural environment, wildlife, and public health (8‑0)

Planning Board

The Ravalli County Planning Board will discuss and possibly recommend approval of The Plat of Pooh’s Corner, a 14‑lot major subdivision (Subdivision Case #2025-03, Tax ID 49730). The board will evaluate the proposal’s compliance with subdivision regulations, easements, access, water‑right reservations, park dedication, and a range of impact criteria covering agriculture, utilities, environment, wildlife, and public safety. The meeting also includes election of board officers and adoption of the 2025 Planning Board Annual Report.

• Review and possible recommendation of The Plat of Pooh’s Corner, 14‑lot subdivision (Subdivision Case #2025-03)
• Analysis of compliance with easement, access, water‑right, and park dedication requirements
• Assessment of impacts on agriculture, local services, environment, wildlife, and public health and safety
• Election of Planning Board officers
• Adoption of the 2025 Planning Board Annual Report

The board approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). It then approved the amended plat for Lot 10‑A of the Sunnyside Orchards 29‑lot subdivision after finding compliance with prerequisites and applicable regulations. All required mitigation criteria—including agriculture, water use, local services, natural environment, and wildlife—were approved, with votes ranging from 5‑1 to 6‑0.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved compliance with prerequisites for Lot 10‑A subdivision (6‑0)
• Approved compliance with applicable regulations for Lot 10‑A (6‑0)
• Approved mitigation of agricultural impacts (6‑0)
• Approved mitigation of agricultural water impacts (6‑0)
• Approved mitigation of local services impacts (6‑0)
• Approved mitigation of natural environment impacts (6‑0)
• Approved mitigation of wildlife impacts (5‑1) and wildlife habitat impacts (6‑0)

Open Lands Board

The Ravalli County Open Lands Board will approve the December 18, 2025 draft minutes and hear updates from its Education, Conservation, Right to Farm and Ranch, and BRLT subcommittees. The board will address conflict‑of‑interest disclosures and then move to new business, which includes electing a Chair and Vice‑Chair, introducing the Griffin Cattle CE (OLBP# 2025-04), and scheduling an orientation for new board members.

• Approve December 18, 2025 draft minutes
• Election for Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Introduction of Griffin Cattle CE – OLBP# 2025-04
• Schedule orientation for new board members
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Open Lands Board approved the recommendation for OLBP# 2025‑03, a Chesebro conservation effort costing $315,000, with a unanimous 10‑0 vote. Earlier, the board also approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes and moved the recommendation forward to the BCC, each by a 10‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (10‑0)
• Moved forward recommendation of OLBP# 2025‑03 to BCC (10‑0)
• Approved OLBP# 2025‑03 Chesebro conservation project for $315,000 (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (10 ~ 0)

Planning Board

The board will consider the amended plat of Lot 10‑A in the Sunnyside Orchards 29‑lot major subdivision (Subdivision Case #2024‑06, Tax ID 1266200). The agenda includes a staff report, a developer/consultant presentation, public comment, and board deliberations on compliance with subdivision regulations, easements, water‑rights, park dedication, and environmental criteria. The board will discuss findings of fact and conclusions of law for each required criterion.

• Review and possible recommendation of the amended plat for Lot 10‑A, Sunnyside Orchards 29‑lot major subdivision (Subdivision Case #2024‑06, Tax ID 1266200)
• Staff report on the subdivision
• Developer/consultant presentation
• Public comment on the subdivision
• Board deliberations on compliance with subdivision regulations, easements, water rights, park dedication, and environmental criteria

The board voted unanimously to approve the draft minutes from October 1, 2025. No other actions were taken during the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. The next regular meeting is slated for December 3, 2025, pending board approval.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)