Broadwater County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Montana Distributors and Janssen Opioids Settlement. The body will also address the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and provide an update on Ross Gulch Road.

• Decision on Montana Distributors and Janssen Opioids Settlement MOU
• Decision on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
• Update on Ross Gulch Road
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes

County Commissioner &

This document is a Memorandum of Certification of Trust for The Deborah F. Benyo Revocable Trust. It outlines the powers of Trustees Deborah F. Benyo and Brian P. Benyo regarding real and personal property.

• Memorandum of Certification of Trust executed March 18, 2016
• Recording fee of $26.00

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve October minutes and discuss old and new business. The agenda focuses on reports from the Public Health Officer, Public Health Nurse, and County Sanitarian.

• Approval of October minutes
• Report from Jania Hatfield – Two Brothers Tires
• Report from Rocky Mountain Supply

County Commissioner &

There will be no Commission Meeting on Monday, December 6, 2021. The Commissioners are attending the MACO Conference from December 6th through December 8th.

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a Montana Aeronautics grant application and a boundary relocation request. The body will also review the 380 Views Preliminary Plat and discuss Dry Creek Road Cut Off.

• Montana Aeronautics Grant/Loan Application
• Douglas Breker request for Boundary Relocation
• 380 Views Preliminary Plat Review
• Dry Creek Road Cut Off
• Certificate of Survey review

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a Montana Aeronautics grant/loan application and two land-related requests. The meeting also includes a review of the Dry Creek Road Cut Off.

• Montana Aeronautics Grant/Loan Application
• Boundary Relocation request for Douglas Breker
• 380 Views Preliminary Plat Review
• Dry Creek Road Cut Off
• Certificate of Survey review

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to review reports from various superintendents and vendors. The body will discuss the 2021 recap, 2022 plans, and rentals. The meeting also addresses member term expirations occurring December 31, 2021.

• Member term expirations for Karen and Missy on 12/31/2021
• 2021 Recap
• 2022 Plans
• Rentals
• Financial/Budget review

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a grader purchase and a public health emergency preparedness task order. The body will also review a preliminary plat for the Horse Hill Creek Major Subdivision and discuss fire restrictions.

• Decision on grader purchase presented by Public Works Supervisor Josh Obert
• First reading request for Horse Hill Creek Major Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Decision on Task Order Amendment #4 PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness)
• Decision on rescinding Resolution 22-2018 regarding Stage One Fire Restrictions
• Decision on Mt Department of Ag Supplemental Agreement for Noxious Weed Trust Fund Project

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on several contracts and land surveys. The session includes a review of a solid waste disposal contract and a grant for immunization services.

• RFP for Solid Waste disposal/landfill contract
• Open proposals for a grader
• Covid Immunization Services Grant Task Order Amendment #1 for $56,507
• Certificate of Survey for Bruce Ag Tract to separate pivot farm ground from buildings
• Snowy Mt Contract regarding the Grover Building

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve September minutes and receive reports from health officials. The agenda includes a report from the County Sanitarian regarding Westside Trails.

• Approval of September minutes
• County Sanitarian report on Westside Trails

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a final plat for the Walsh Minor Subdivision and a Certificate of Survey for the Bruce Ag Tract. The body will also consider a contract for KUSM TV PBS and an agreement for inmate excess medical insurance.

• KUSM TV PBS Contract for July 2021-June 30, 2022
• Final plat approval for Walsh Minor Subdivision
• Certificate of Survey for Bruce Ag Tract
• 2021-2022 Agreement for Inmate Excess Medical Insurance and/or Claims Administration Management

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to review reports from superintendents and vendors and recap the 2021 fair. The board will discuss financial and budget matters, rental items, and planning for 2022.

• Review of 2021 Fair recap
• Discussion of 2022 plans
• Financial and budget review
• Member term expirations for Karen and Missy on 12/31/2021
• Discussion of rentals

County Commissioner &

The Commission will review several Certificates of Survey regarding the Bruce Tract, Ketchum Boundary, and Flynn Boundary. The meeting also includes discussion and decision items regarding federal and state grant applications.

• COS Bruce Tract review
• COS Ketchum Boundary Relocation
• COS Flynn Boundary Relocation
• SF 424 Grant application for $32,000
• State Homeland Security Program Grant FY 21 Award Letter

County Commissioner &

The Commission will review certificates of survey, minutes, and various county contracts. Discussion items include environmental health, internet services for the TV District, and MSU extension services.

• DEQ Contract for County Sanitarian (Shawn Rowland)
• Montana Internet Contract for TV District
• MSU Extension service contract (Allison Kosto)
• Solid Waste update and job openings (Josh Obert)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to receive reports from the Public Health Officer, Public Health Nurse, and County Sanitarian. The agenda includes a discussion on quarantine action.

• Quarantine action report from Public Health Nurse
• Report from Public Health Officer
• Report from County Sanitarian

County Commissioner &

The Commission will hold public hearings and a vote to adopt the FY 2021-2022 County Budget. Other business includes emergency fire restrictions and a union contract for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing and decision to adopt the FY 2021-2022 County Budget
• Emergency Resolution for Stage One Fire Restrictions
• Collective Bargaining Agreement between Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office and Teamsters Local #2
• Walsh Minor Subdivision review
• Potential transfer of Silos property from BCDC to Broadwater County

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on separating the Clerk/Recorder and Treasurer offices. The body will also review various contracts, funding requests, and public works procurement.

• Public hearing and decision on separating Clerk/Recorder and Treasurer Office
• MOU with Stock Growers and Wool Growers 2021-2022
• RMDC Area IV Agency on Aging Contract 2021 004-007-2021 for elderly in-home care services
• RFP for Road Dept Grader
• Floodplain Permit for FWP Toston Fishing Access Site Project

Closed Door

The Board of Health and Commissioners will hold a closed door meeting regarding the Two Brothers Tires litigation. The discussion focuses on mediation strategies and parameters.

• Mediation strategies for Two Brothers Tires litigation

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review reports from the Public Health Officer, Nurse, and Sanitarian. The meeting includes a closed-door session to discuss mediation strategies regarding Two Brother’s Tires litigation.

• Litigation update on Two Brother’s Tires
• County Sanitarian report on West Side Trails
• County Sanitarian report on Personal/Private Burial Grounds
• Shari Graham-Deviation report from County Sanitarian

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and decide on budget amendments for 2020-2021. The body will also consider contracts for elderly in-home care and fairgrounds upgrades. Other business includes a resolution to split the Clerk/Recorder and Treasurer offices.

• Public hearing and decision on Budget Amendments 2020-2021
• RMDC Area IV Agency on Aging Contract 2021 004-007-2021 for elderly in-home care
• Final plat approval for Dry Gulch Acres Tract B
• Task order for Fairgrounds upgrade/remodel
• Resolution to split the Office of Clerk/Recorder and Treasurer

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on several contracts, including in-home care services for the elderly. The agenda also includes discussions on bridge agreements, subdivision covenants, and a request for a traffic study on US Hwy 287.

• Contract 2022 004-007 for in-home care services to the elderly not to exceed $18,763.00
• Request to MDT for a traffic study to potentially lower speed limits on US Hwy 287 at mile marker 63-64
• Boundary relocation for Judith and Gary Olsen
• Resolution for the distribution of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program funds
• Toston Bridge Agreement and Meridian Bridge MOU

County Commissioner &

The Commission will consider boundary relocations for Nichole Brown and Margaret and Martin Clark. The agenda also includes contract discussions regarding Denning, Downey & Associates PC and a modification to an Area IV Agency on Aging contract.

• Boundary relocation: Nichole Brown (Broadwater County Community Development, Bridger Brewing Company and BBC Real Estate)
• Boundary relocation: Margaret and Martin Clark
• Contract with Denning, Downey & Associates PC
• Contract modification for Teresa Monson (Broadwater Health Dept Nurse) and Area IV Agency on Aging
• Discussion of Amy Tenney Boyd Andrews Alcohol Tax Designation

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on boundary relocations and specific contracts. The meeting includes reviews of certificates of survey and a contract modification for the Health Department.

• Boundary relocation for Bridger Brewing Company and BBC Real Estate
• Boundary relocation for Margaret and Martin Clark
• Contract with Denning, Downey & Associates PC
• Contract modification 2021 004-007-2021 for Teresa Monson (Broadwater Health Dept Nurse RMDC Area IV Agency on Aging)
• Discussion on Boyd Andrews Alcohol Tax Designation

Board of Health

The Broadwater County Board of Health is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a deviation request for a specific property lot.

• Graham Deviation Request-Lot 13 Cooper Subdivision

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on airport leases. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Big Sky Big Leadership program and a working meeting regarding broadband.

• Decision on airport leases
• Discussion of Big Sky Big Leadership in Broadwater County program with MSU Extension Agent Allison Kosto
• Working meeting with Montana Internet regarding broadband in Broadwater County
• Review of Certificate of Survey

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve June meeting minutes and receive reports from the Public Health Officer, Public Health Nurse, and County Sanitarian. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the vacation of a well on Lot 13 of Cooper Subdivision.

• Vacation of well on Lot 13 of Cooper Subdivision
• Approval of June Meeting Minutes
• Reports from Public Health Officer, Public Health Nurse, and County Sanitarian

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative requests, including budget preliminaries and grant amendments. The meeting includes a decision on a public health emergency preparedness task order and a partnership for ARPA funding.

• Task Order #20-07-6-11-0050 for Public Health Emergency Preparedness, including $69,284 for a Congregate Living Coordinator
• Request by Debbie and Lynn Cain to revoke an agricultural covenant
• CDBG Grant Contract Amendment #MT-CDBG-PL-17-03C
• Request by Carol Zirkle to remove Karp Minor Subdivision
• Preliminary budget discussion with Finance Officer Debbie Kelley

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on several land use requests and health department task orders. The body will also discuss a preliminary budget and a potential partnership with Montana Internet for ARPA funding.

• Request by Debbie and Lynn Cain to revoke Ag Covenant
• Health Dept Task Order #20-07-6-11-0050 PHP
• CDBG Grant Contract Amendment #MT-CDBG-PL-17-03C
• Request by Carol Zirkle to remove Karp Minor Subdivision
• Preliminary Budget review by Finance Officer Debbie Kelley

County Commissioner &

The Commission will discuss and decide on requests regarding agricultural covenants and subdivision plat conditions. The body will also consider a public health emergency preparedness task order and roof maintenance contracts.

• Request by Debbie and Lynn Cain to revoke Ag Covenant
• Request by Steve Cavanaugh to change Condition 23 in Rolling Glen Ranch Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval
• Broadwater County Health Dept Task Order #20-07-6-11-0050 PHP
• First reading of Rolling Glen Ranch Road Speed Limit Ordinance
• Mike Myers Broadwater County Maintenance Roof Contracts

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss a federal grant for Townsend Airport and an emergency declaration resolution. The body will also consider a septic permit request and weed board bylaws. A budget meeting with Bill Jarocki is scheduled for June 23.

• FAA Grant for Townsend Airport Improvement Projects A.I.P. 3-30-0078-014-2021
• Broadwater County Emergency Declaration Resolution and assist request letter to DNRC
• Septic permit request for 13 Woodchuck Lane
• Weed Board Bylaws and Compliance Letter
• Fairgrounds walk through with Great West Engineering

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on an emergency declaration and a request for assistance from the DNRC. The body will also consider an FAA grant for Townsend Airport improvement projects and weed board bylaws.

• FAA Grant for Townsend Airport Improvement Projects A.I.P. 3-30-0078-014-2021
• Broadwater County Emergency Declaration Resolution and DNRC assist request
• Weed Board Bylaws and Compliance Letter
• Septic permit request for 13 Woodchuck Lane
• Fairgrounds walk through with Great West Engineering

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to review the Weed Board bylaws and a compliance letter. The body will also review the county insurance policy with representatives from Centennial Insurance and MACO.

• Weed Board Bylaws and Compliance Letter discussion
• Insurance policy review with Centennial Insurance and Shannon Chamberlain (MACO)
• Certificate of Survey review
• County Audit and Budget review
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to consider several personnel and fee matters. Discussion items include an inmate fee increase and a request for additional hours from the DES Coordinator.

• Public hearing regarding Nick Rauser Broadwater County Sheriff Captain Inmate Fee Increase
• Discussion/Decision on Brittney Willis DES Coordinator Request for additional hours
• Discussion/Decision on Wynn Meehan Broadwater County Sheriff Market Wage Adjustment
• Certificate of Survey Review
• Union Negotiations

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to review financial and budget reports and discuss preparations for the 2021 fair. The board will address the Fairgrounds Master Plan and a fundraiser scheduled for June 25th. Members will also consider letters of interest for the Vendor Supervisor position.

• Review of Financial/Budget
• Letters of Interest for Vendor Supervisor position
• Fairgrounds Master Plan update
• Fundraiser on Friday June 25th
• FF Bred Heifer Raffle ticket sales and penning

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on the FY22 DUI Task Force annual plan, budget, and calendar. The body will also review land use items and a market wage adjustment for the Sheriff's office.

• Broadwater County DUI Task Force FY22 Annual Plan and Budget
• Bridger Brewing West Final Plat Approval
• Market Wage Adjustment SB 238 for the Broadwater County Sheriff
• KLJ agreement Independent Fee Estimate for the Townsend Airport project
• Certificate of Survey reviews for Duede Family Transfer and Webb

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote regarding the abandonment of Winston Alley. The body will also discuss a roof RFP and inmate boarding rates for the county detention center.

• Public hearing and decision on Winston Alley Abandonment
• Resolution regarding Broadwater County Detention Inmate Boarding Rate
• RFP for roof via County Maintenance Supervisor
• Duede Family Transfer and Rose Family Transfer reviews
• Discussion on personal property and mobile home delinquent tax write-off

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting to discuss community development fees and Planning Board bylaws. The body will also consider an agreement with KLJ for a fee estimate regarding a project at Townsend Airport.

• Approval of KLJ agreement for Independent Fee Estimate for proposed project at Townsend Airport
• Discussion on change in fees with Nichole Brown, Community Development/Planner
• Discussion on Planning Board By Laws amendment and adoption
• Discussion regarding Wheatland Water and Sewer on May 18th
• Budget meeting with Department Heads and Bill Jarocki on May 20th

County Commissioner &

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on changes to community development fees and review a boundary relocation. The body will also consider approvals for FAA agreements and a public health grant.

• Discussion and decision on change in fees
• Approval of $5,153 Public Health Grant/Task Order for Teresa Monson RN
• COS Boundary Relocation for Joe Bushilla
• Approval of FAA Single Audit Certification Form and Agreement of Transfer of Entitlements
• Negotiation caucus regarding the Union Contract

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to make decisions on a roof RFP and the mask policy for county buildings. The body will also discuss a school and library interlocal agreement and potential changes to community development fees.

• Decision on RFP for Roof from County Maintenance Supervisor Mike Myers
• Decision on Mask Policy in County Buildings
• Discussion on Broadwater School and Library Interlocal Agreement
• Discussion on possible change in fees for Community Development/Planner
• Approval of Local Government Forestry Assistance Grant

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners will decide on several land use approvals, including plat and survey reviews. The body will also consider a replacement server for the Sheriff's Office and a legal payment to Galzagorry. Additionally, the board will sign ACRGP funding for the airport.

• Antelope Run I Minor Preliminary Plat Approval
• Peaceful Hilltop Request for Final Plat Approval
• Broadwater County Sheriff Office Replacement Server
• Galzagorry Legal Payment
• ACRGP Funding for Airport

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on preliminary plat approval for Antelope Run 1 and maintenance projects for the courthouse and Sheriff's Office. The body will also discuss a potential skate park location and a proposed fee increase for address applications.

• Decision on Antelope Run 1 Minor Subdivision Request for Preliminary Plat Approval
• Decision on concrete replacement at Courthouse
• Decision on fire alarm system for Sheriff Office
• Proposed increase in fee for address applications
• Discussion regarding property for a potential skate park

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider several subdivision requests and a management contract. The meeting also includes advisory board appointments and a closed-door session regarding employee compensation.

• Westside Trails Subdivision Request Extension
• Antelope Run 1 Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval
• Dry Gulch Acres Tract B Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval
• Westside Trails Major Subdivision Phasing Plan Amendment
• SRA Management Contract with Canyon Enterprises

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to consider preliminary plat approvals for two developments. The body will also review a budget consulting contract and health insurance premium recommendations.

• Contract approval for Bill Jarocki for Budget Consulting
• Preliminary Plat Approval request for Antelope Run 1
• Preliminary Plat Approval request for Dry Gulch Acres Tract B
• Employee Insurance Committee recommendation for health insurance premium increase
• Closed door legal updates regarding Galzagorry Subdivision and Lower Bedford Rd

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget consulting contract and consider two preliminary plat approval requests. The meeting also includes a Zoom presentation regarding MDT Roadway Functional Classification.

• Bill Jarocki Contract for Budget Consulting
• Bridger Brewing – West Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Dry Gulch Acres Tract B Subsequent Minor preliminary plat approval
• MDT Roadway Functional Classification Presentation

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider preliminary plat approvals for two minor subdivisions. The body will also discuss and potentially approve contracts for the Forest Service and the Silos Recreation Area.

• Bridger Brewing – West Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Antelope Run 1 Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Wynn Meehan – Forest Service Contract
• Silos Recreation Area Operation and Management Contract
• Review of County Audit and Budget

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on several expenditures and policy updates. The meeting includes a legal strategy session regarding the Galzagorry Subdivision lawsuit.

• Payment of up to $10,000.00 for expert witness expenses for State of Montana vs. Laura Obert
• Purchase of a commercial washer/dryer for the Detention Center
• Update to the County Building Mask Policy
• Amendment to Condition #1 of the Peaceful Hilltop Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Discussion of the Meadowlark Digital Scanning Project

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a mask policy for county buildings and a pay increase for the DES Coordinator. The agenda also includes updates from the County Extension Agent and a contract signing for the TV District Board.

• Decision on County Mask Policy for County Buildings
• Probationary Period Pay Increase for DES Coordinator Brittany Willis
• TV District Board contract signing
• Discussion of Canyon Enterprises Inc Silo’s Contract
• Certificate of Survey Review

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on final plat approvals for Lake Vista Lot 5 and Silos Lake View Estates. The body will also consider a reorganization of the Road Department and the replacement of a fire alarm at the Senior Citizen Center.

• Final Plat Approval Lake Vista Lot 5
• Final Plat Approval Silos Lake View Estates
• Decision on replacing fire alarm at Senior Citizen Center
• Decision on reorganization of Road Department
• Discussion and acceptance of Silos Master Plan

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to pay off two Board of Investment loans early. The body will also consider a management agreement for Silos Recreation.

• Public hearing and decision on resolution for early payoff of two Board of Investment loans
• Letter of intent to Bureau of Reclamation for Silos Recreation Management Agreement
• Decision to award Silo’s Area Management Agreement
• Discussion on reorganization of Road and Bridge Department
• Review of Certificate of Survey

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to make decisions regarding a boundary relocation for Vandenacre and appointments to the County Advisory Board. The body will also discuss amended protective covenants for River View Estates Phases A & B and a resolution to declare surplus property.

• Decision on Vandenacre boundary relocation
• Discussion of amended protective covenants for River View Estates- Phases A & B
• Decision on County Advisory Board appointments
• Resolution to declare surplus property
• Approval of journal entries

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review COVID-19 vaccine distribution and Governor's directives. The meeting includes the election of officers and reports from the Public Health Officer, Nurse, and County Sanitarian.

• COVID-19 vaccine distribution update
• Election of officers
• 2021 Cooperative Agreement
• Rocky Mtn Supply Holding Tank Proposal
• Approval of December 16, 2020 minutes

County Commissioner &

The Commission will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to establish county office hours, mileage and per-diem rates, and regular meeting dates. The body will also review a Trust Board Secretary contract and a salary increase request for an administrative assistant.

• Resolution establishing office hours for Broadwater County Offices
• Resolution establishing mileage, lodging and per-diem rates
• Resolution establishing regular meeting dates of the Commission
• Adoption of Broadwater County Public Process Policy
• Salary increase request for Administrative Assistant

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will elect a Presiding Officer and Vice-Chair. The body will decide on a boundary relocation and approve solicitations for security and generator upgrades at the Detention Center and Courthouse.

• Election of Presiding Officer and Vice-Chair
• Boundary Relocation for Joe Nelson
• Solicitation for Request for Proposals for security upgrades and new generator for Detention Center and Courthouse
• Meadowlark Search contract for digital archiving of county records
• Great West Engineering task orders