Broadwater County public meetings in 2020

County Commissioner &

The agenda states that no regular commission meeting is scheduled. The document lists standard consent agenda items for discussion, action, review, or signature.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Claims, payroll, and minutes
• County Audit and Budget
• Ongoing grants and task orders
• Advisory board appointments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet at the Opportunities Building to review a consent agenda and take action on a management request for the Silos Recreation Area. The meeting includes reviews of certificates of survey, payroll, and county audits.

• Decision on Silos Recreation Area Management RFP

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final budget amendments. The body will also consider establishing a fund for CARES Act revenue transactions and review several contracts.

• Resolution authorizing final budget amendments
• Resolution establishing Fund 2990 for CARES Act Revenue Transactions
• Creation of an agricultural tract for Crow Creek Valley Hay and Cattle Company
• Contract with Meadowlark Search for digital archiving of county records
• Contract with attorney Steve Wade for Silos Recreation Area Management Contract

County Commissioner &

The commission is scheduled for closed-door discussions regarding legal matters with County Attorney Cory Swanson and Attorney Allan McCormick, as well as personnel. The consent agenda includes reviews of claims, payroll, the county audit, and the budget.

• Closed-door legal discussion with Cory Swanson and Allan McCormick
• Closed-door personnel discussion
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of claims and payroll

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss solid waste and review certificates of survey. The body will make a decision regarding boundary relocations for Joe Nelson.

• Decision on Joe Nelson boundary relocations
• Solid waste discussion with Public Works Supervisor Josh Obert
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review a final plat request for Cactus Flats. The body will also address administrative items including payroll, claims, and the county audit.

• Decision on final plat approval for Cactus Flats (Nichole Brown- Planning)
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of claims and payroll

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to make decisions regarding the Silos Management Area and county staffing. The body will consider hiring for Sanitarian/Planning Assistant and Finance Assistant positions. They will also review a Price Boundary Relocation request.

• Decision on Price Boundary Relocation for Nichole Brown
• Decision on Sanitarian/Planning Assistant and Finance Assistant positions
• Decision to approve Great West Engineering to develop RFP for Silos Management Area
• Decision to approve attorney for Silos Management contract services
• Review of Certificate of Survey

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will vote on land use, lease payments, and grant applications. The body will also discuss rest area development in the Wheatland Area and canvas November ballots.

• Decision on creating an Agricultural Tract for Griffin Family Limited Partnership
• Decision on support for Dreaming Fields and Round Grove Ranch Conservation Easements
• Decision on Family Medical Clinic lease payment starting January 1, 2021
• Decision to approve MDOT Aeronautics grant application for Townsend Airport
• Request for Qualifications Solicitation for Silos Recreation Area

County Commissioner &

The Commission will review certificates of survey, claims, and payroll via the consent agenda. Discussion includes a request for qualifications and proposals regarding the Silos Recreation Area. Department updates are scheduled from the Finance Officer and the Sheriff.

• Silos Recreation Area Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal Solicitation
• Finance Officer quarterly updates
• Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center operations update
• Certificate of Survey review

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final budget amendments for fiscal year 19-20. The body will also consider contracts for engineering and airport leases.

• Public hearing and decision on Final Budget Amendments for FY 19-20
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for Silos Recreation Area Management
• Resolution approving Special Deputy County Attorney
• On-call Engineering Contract from Great West Engineering
• Airport lease agreement for Mark & Lisa Sather

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting via conference call for a closed-door legal strategy session. The meeting includes County Attorney Cory Swanson and Attorney Alan McCormick.

• Closed-door legal strategy meeting with County Attorney Cory Swanson and Attorney Alan McCormick

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet via conference call to make decisions on healthcare and engineering services. The body will also review a medical insurance agreement for inmates.

• Independent Contract Agreement with Billings Clinic for Detention Center Nurse services
• Selection of an on-call engineer based on committee recommendation
• 2020-2021 Inmate Excess Medical Insurance Agreement
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to formalize a decision regarding the locking of courthouse doors. The body will also discuss courthouse and election operations under limited staffing.

• Ratification of October 19, 2020 decision to lock courthouse doors
• Discussion on courthouse operations with limited staffing
• Discussion on elections operations
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a subdivision approval and a resolution regarding the Black Butte Copper Project. The body will also discuss sanitarian funding and loan payoffs.

• Decision on Lake Vista Subsequent Major Subdivision Lot 5 approval
• Resolution to intervene with Meagher County regarding the Black Butte Copper Project
• Request for authorization to purchase new Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Discussion on Sanitarian Funding using PHEP Grant
• Discussion on Solid Waste Loan, BOI loans payoff, and Silos boat dock payoff

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to make decisions on subdivision approvals, regulation amendments, and legal interventions. The body will also review certificates of survey and county budget items.

• Decision on Lake Vista Subsequent Major Subdivision Lot 5 approval
• Decision on Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations amendment for Noxious Weed Management Plan
• Decision on Teresa Monson, PHEP Task Order
• Decision on intervening in the Black Butte Copper Mine lawsuit (Cory Swanson, Bert Hurwitz)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to make decisions on a subdivision lot and several contracts. The body will also discuss the removal of a solid waste fee and mining plan requests.

• Decision on Lake Vista Subsequent Major Subdivision Lot 5
• Discussion on removal of $5.00 solid waste fee
• Acceptance of Montana DES Emergency Generator and Courthouse Security Grants
• Winston Mine Company mining plan, protocol, and easement request
• Decision on Broadwater County Extension Agent Contract with MSU Extension Service

County Commissioner &

The regular Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 14, 2020, was canceled because there were no agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2020.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to vote on a minor subdivision preliminary plat and a medical clinic building lease. The body will also consider a website photography quote and a CDBG Grant Amendment to update county subdivision regulations.

• Silos Lakeview Estates minor subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Medical Clinic Building Lease decision
• CDBG Grant Amendment to update county subdivision regulations
• Website photography quote decision
• Joe Nelson Family Transfer decision

County Commissioner &

The Commission will hold public hearings and decide on the adoption of the FY-2020/2021 County Budget. The meeting includes decisions on hospital district mils and the allocation of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Act (BARSAA) funds.

• Adoption of FY-2020/2021 County Budget, including COLA and salary matrix
• Decision on Levy of Hospital District Mils
• Resolution for allocations of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Act (BARSAA)
• Purchase of Black Mountain PublicView Software
• Maternal Child Health Task Order for Teressa Monson

County Commissioner &

The Commission is meeting to approve an airport lease and the Townsend School District FY2020-2021 budget report. Members will also discuss Hospital District mils and BARSAA allocations. A series of working meetings are scheduled through August 27 to finalize the FY21 County Budget.

• Approval and signing of Airport Lease
• Approval and signing of Townsend School District FY2020-2021 Budget Report
• Discussion and decision on Levy of Hospital District Mils
• Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Act (BARSAA) Allocations
• Compensation Board appointments and COLA adjustments for elected officials

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the FY21 Preliminary County Budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a no-build zone for Park Trail Ranch Estates.

• Public hearing and decision on FY21 Preliminary County Budget
• Discussion and approval of Park Trail Ranch Estates no-build zone
• Approval and signing of Homemaker Grant Modification
• Introduction of New DES Coordinator Brittney Willis
• Review of Certificate of Survey

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a joint resolution regarding the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority. The body will also review county subdivision regulation updates and the Hospital District budget.

• Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority public hearing and joint resolution
• Contract with Great West Engineering to update County Subdivision Regulations
• Hospital District budget presentation
• Sidewalk and Approach Construction Agreement
• Computer purchase for Sanitarian

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss land acquisition for the Broadwater Rod and Gun Club and a contract with Great West Engineering. The body will also consider equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office. A working meeting regarding health and safety reviews at the Silos Recreation Area is scheduled for August 5th.

• Broadwater Rod and Gun Club land acquisition for Indian Creek Range and Silos area Search and Rescue
• Great West Engineering contract to update County Subdivision Regulations
• Sheriff's Office purchase of equipment for new vehicles
• Certificate of Survey review
• BOR Health and Safety Review and electrical inspection at Silos Recreation Area

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to appoint its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and a Board of Health member. The body will consider a resolution for Board of Investment INTERCAP financing and approve several service contracts. Budget working meetings are also scheduled for July 28 and 29.

• Resolution authorizing participation in Board of Investment INTERCAP finance option
• RMDC Homemaker, Respite and Skilled Nursing Program contract
• Website Media agreement and contract
• Junk Vehicle Trailer purchase
• Inmate Welfare Storage Shed proposal by Nick Rauser

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a Board of Health appointment and a resolution regarding the Board of Investment INTERCAP. The agenda also includes property transfers and a budget working meeting scheduled for July 22.

• Resolution authorizing participation in the Board of Investment INTERCAP
• Board of Health appointment
• Hornsveld Court Ordered Partition
• Cutshaw Family Transfer
• Deep Creek close out letter

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review several agreements and appointments. The body will discuss a resolution regarding tax increments for the Wheatland Water and Sewer District and a loan for Solid Waste canisters.

• Resolution pledging Wheatland TEDD tax increment to Wheatland Water and Sewer District revenue bond
• Board of Investments Loan to Solid Waste for new canisters
• MACO Workers Compensation Agreement
• Chemical Dependency Service Provider Designation
• Hospital Board and Board of Health appointments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to consider a preliminary plat for a minor subdivision and approve a workers compensation quote. The body will also review a county ambulance district resolution and a volunteer appointment.

• Preliminary plat approval for North Country Homes Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Montana State Fund workers compensation quote from Payne West Insurance
• Broadwater County Ambulance District Resolution
• Appointment of Mike Koehnke as volunteer Deputy DES Coordinator
• Mostad Family Transfer

County Commissioner &

The agenda states there is no regular commissioner meeting scheduled and no business to conduct. Budget working meetings for various county offices are scheduled for June 30.

• Budget working meetings on June 30 for District Court, Victims Advocate, Justice of the Peace, and Treasure/Clerk and Recorder

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to approve a CARES grant for the Townsend City/County Airport and award a bid for scrap metal recycling. The body will also consider an airport lease and an MOU regarding protection from destructive animals.

• CARES Grant No. 3-30-0078-012-2020 for Townsend City/County Airport
• Solid Waste metal recycling bids for bale and remove scrap
• MOU with Montana Stockgrowers Association and Montana Wool Growers Association
• Airport Lease approval
• Montana State Fund workers compensation quote from Payne West Insurance

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to consider a preliminary plat for the Cactus Flats Subdivision. The body will also review a grant amendment for subdivision regulation updates and receive updates on hospital district and litigation matters.

• Preliminary plat approval request for Cactus Flats Subdivision
• Department of Commerce CDBG Grant MT-CDBG-PL-17-03 amendment signature
• Hospital District update from Vic Sample
• Barrus Litigation update from County Attorney Cory Swanson
• Certificate of Survey review

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to adopt the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The body will also consider grant approvals for behavioral health and the Townsend Airport.

• Public hearing and decision on Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
• DPHHS grant for community based behavioral health needs (Task Order No. 20-331-74178-0)
• CARES Act Grant application for Townsend Airport
• Certificate of Survey Review
• Advisory Board Appointments

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Montana Historical Preservation Grant for the Masolo Ranch to restore the Placer School. The body will also review budget renewals and road access petitions.

• Grant proposal and submission for Masolo Ranch Placer School restoration
• DUI Task Force annual renewal of budget, plan, and membership
• Mental Health Local Advisory Council bylaws and membership approval
• Letter responses regarding denied petitions to open Lefler and Red Hill roads
• Trust Board request for launch fee collection equipment and fee increases

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt a County Capital Improvements Plan and increase launch and camping fees at Silos Recreation Area. The body will also review a petition to open Red Hill Road and Lefler Road.

• Public hearing and decision to adopt County Capital Improvements Plan
• Public hearing and decision to increase launch and camping fees at Silos Recreation Area
• Investigation into feasibility and cost of petition to open Red Hill Road and Lefler Road
• Approval of job descriptions for solid waste foreman and county-wide groundskeeper
• Approval of Public Health overtime and stand-by pay status changes for COVID-19

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to decide on the adoption of a Growth Policy and Capital Improvements Plan. The body will also review a certificate of survey for a Gingrich Family Transfer and hear a presentation from Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

• Public hearing and decision to adopt Broadwater County Growth Policy & Capital Improvements Plan
• Certificate of Survey Review for Gingrich Family Transfer
• CASA presentation
• Review of claims, payroll, and county audit/budget

County Commissioner &

The Commission is discussing COVID-19 reopening plans, public health pay, and election preparations. The body will also review several land development plats and grant-funded equipment purchases.

• Board of Crime Control COVID-19 $50,000 grant
• Rolling Glen Ranch Plat Exhibit approval for Justin & Rebekah Osborne
• Aspen Estates Subsequent Minor Subdivision, Tract 4 final plat approval
• Homeland Security Grant authority to purchase two-way radios
• Park Trail Estates No Build Zone limitations and plan

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss the feasibility and cost of a petition to create or open Red Hill Road. The body will also review job descriptions for a solid waste foreman and county-wide groundskeeper. Additionally, the commission will address pay status changes for Public Health overtime and stand-by pay related to COVID-19.

• Petition to create or open Red Hill Road
• Job description for solid waste foreman
• Job description for county-wide groundskeeper
• Public Health overtime and stand-by pay status change for COVID-19
• Certificate of Survey review

County Commissioner &

The commissioners will hold a closed-door personnel session followed by a consent agenda. The meeting includes reviews of the county audit, budget, and payroll.

• Closed-door personnel session
• Certificate of Survey review
• County Audit and Budget review
• Claims and Payroll approval
• Advisory board appointments

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also consider authorizing a Tax Increment Financing District for the Wheatland Water and Sewer District construction project. Other business includes county operations and public works contracts.

• Resolution to Declare a State of Emergency for Broadwater County due to COVID-19
• Authorization of Wheatland Water and Sewer District’s Construction Project as a Tax Increment Financing District
• Wing’s All Terrain bid for Silos Recreation Area parking lot and gazebo improvements with spending authority increase to $90,000
• Homemaker, Respite & Skilled Nursing Program Grant & Task Order for COVID-19 funding
• Public Works Plan & Contract for Public Works Operations

Closed Door

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting in a closed-door session. The agenda lists a single item for discussion regarding personnel.

• Personnel discussion

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting via telephone due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a closed-door session on legal strategy and a consent agenda for routine administrative items.

• Closed-door session regarding Joe Schmaus v. Broadwater County
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Approval of claims, payroll, and minutes
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Discussion of ongoing grants and task orders

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several administrative approvals and requests. The agenda includes a review of a City-County Airport lease and a server replacement for the Health Department.

• Approval of City-County Airport lease
• Health Department Server Replacement
• PayneWest Insurance quote request
• Trust Board Silos Recreation Improvement Request
• COPS Grant Request from Brandon Harris

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review various lease agreements and contracts. The body will also consider a resolution to place a Public Safety Mill Levy on the primary ballot during a March 4 session.

• Resolution to place Public Safety Mill Levy on primary ballot
• City-County Airport lease approval
• Updated Hospital Sale Documents signature
• RPA Contract for Silos Master Plan
• Motor Vehicle Division Lease agreement

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss legal responsibility for environmental remediation at Townsend Health Systems. The body will also consider requests regarding the use of Connors baseball field and the closure of South Pine for a Bike Safety Rodeo.

• Letter to Townsend Health Systems regarding legal responsibility for environmental remediation
• Request to use Connors baseball field for Girls Fastpitch Softball
• Request to close South Pine for Bike Safety Rodeo
• Request to lift Ag Exempt status by Bernadette Swenson of Schauber Surveying
• 2020 Census report response

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to discuss infrastructure partnerships and emergency service agreements. The body will review a growth policy update and a detention agreement with Lewis & Clark County. Other items include subdivision plat approvals and agricultural status requests.

• Growth Policy and CIP update by Great West Engineering
• Lewis & Clark County detention interlocal agreement
• Meridian Bridge repair partnership with Gallatin and Jefferson counties
• 380 Views-2 Minor Subdivision final plat approval request
• City/County Interlocal for Disaster/Emergency services

County Commissioner &

The County Commission business meeting scheduled for February 10, 2020, was canceled. This is due to the Commissioners attending the Montana Association of Counties Mid-Winter Conference.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to begin the Silos Master Plan project with Robert Peccia & Associates. The body will also review a consent agenda including payroll, claims, and the county audit.

• Silos Master Plan project kick-off meeting with Robert Peccia & Associates
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss the Fairgrounds Master Plan and a request to lift Ag Exempt status. The body will also address property claims and the county website decision.

• Presentation of Final City/County Fairgrounds Master Plan by Shawn Higley of WWC Engineering
• Request by Bernadette Swenson of Schauber Surveying to lift Ag Exempt status
• PILT allocation to payoff claim for Park Dietz
• Discussion on county website decision and annex furniture
• Review of Certificate of Survey

Regular meeting with Hospital Board

The Broadwater County Commissioners and Hospital District Board are meeting to determine leadership and partnerships for Brownfield projects. The body will review a subgrant agreement for the Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund.

• Approval of Subgrant Agreement Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
• Determination of Brownfield leadership/partnership
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will review a final master plan for the City/County Fairgrounds and a preliminary plat request for the Happy Flats Minor Subdivision. The body will also discuss insurance renewals and a US Forest Service contract renewal for the sheriff's office.

• Final City/County Fairgrounds Master Plan presentation by WWC Engineering
• Preliminary plat approval request for Happy Flats Minor Subdivision
• Annual insurance renewal and hail damage payment decision
• Renewal of US Forest Service contract with the sheriff's office
• Request for school informational sign in the courthouse

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to discuss the solid waste budget and election laws. The body will review a development work plan and a certificate of survey. The meeting includes a public comment period and a review of claims and payroll.

• Approval of Rocky Mountain Development Work Plan
• Solid waste budget clarification by Public Works Director Mary Hendrickson
• Election laws and School Mill Levy posters discussion
• Certificate of Survey review
• Acceptance of signatures for TEDD Water/Sewer District board of directors

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review a work plan from Rocky Mountain Development and evaluate bids for the Silos Master Plan. The body will also consider purchasing a truck and dozer for roads and approve a commitment letter for the Toston PDM Grant application.

• Decision on awarding Silos Master Plan bid
• Purchase of truck and dozer for roads
• Approval of commitment letter for Toston PDM Grant application
• Silos gazebo repair and rent plan
• Review of Certificate of Survey

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public hearings and make decisions on county office hours, meeting dates, and travel rates. The body will also consider the establishment of the Wheatland Water and Sewer District and review bids for the Silos Master Plan.

• Public hearing and decision on establishing Wheatland Water and Sewer District
• Public hearing and decision on county office hours, meeting dates, and travel per diem rates
• Opening of bids for Silos Master Plan
• Acceptance of petition to create TEDD Utility District
• Establishment of billing schedule for County Annex bills