Broadwater County public meetings in 2025

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a working meeting on December 30, 2025 with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki to discuss projects and deadlines. Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes a Certificate of Survey, advisory board appointments, by‑law approvals, interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewals, claims/payroll/minutes, the county audit and budget, ongoing grant mail, support letters, and task orders. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at the Flynn Building, 416 Broadway, Townsend.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Advisory board appointments and by‑law approvals
• Interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewals
• County audit and budget review
• Ongoing grant mail items

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a hangar lease for the Robert D. Hartley Airport. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine administrative approvals and a public comment period.

• Discussion and decision on Robert D. Hartley Airport Hangar Lease
• Review of Certificate of Survey
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Approval of advisory board appointments and by-laws
• Review of interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals

The board approved a 20‑year lease of the county airport hangar to Robert D. Hartley. They also appointed Darrel Folkvord to the Airport Board for a three‑year term. Both actions were moved, seconded and carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 AM.

• Approved Airport Hangar lease to Robert D. Hartley (20-year term)
• Approved appointment of Darrel Folkvord to Airport Board (3-year term)

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will meet to discuss airport operations and administration. The board will review a hangar lease request and decide on fuel pricing.

• Construction project update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Hangar lease request from Bob Hartley
• Board position letter of interest from Darrell Folkvord
• Decision on fuel pricing
• Update and discussion regarding the Airport Manager

The board approved the lease for hangar #4 after a motion was moved and seconded. All maintenance claims, including oil changes for a Subaru and a Ford pickup, were approved unanimously. Darrel Folkvord was appointed to the vacant board seat effective Jan. 1, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved lease for hangar #4 (motion passed)
• Approved maintenance claims (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Darrel Folkvord to board (unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items, including the purchase or lease of a 872P John Deere grader costing $539,000 or $128,708.73. They will also consider allocating remaining hospital district funds to the county ambulance Capital Improvement Plan, a contract for establishment inspections, a $4,959 task order for the Title V Maternal & Child Health Block Grant, and the use of Tax Increment Financing for a community planning grant match.

• Purchase or lease of 872P John Deere Grader – $539,000 purchase option or $128,708.73 lease option
• Allocation of remaining hospital district funds to the county ambulance Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Contract for establishment inspections and reimbursement by DPHHS
• Task Order HHS-ECFS-00000715 for Title V Maternal & Child Health Block Grant Program – $4,959
• Use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for Community MT Planning grant match with MBAC for Wheatland Economic Development

The board approved a $100,000 transfer from the Hospital District to the ambulance Capital Improvement Plan. It also approved the continuation of the county’s environmental health contract, the purchase of a John Deere grader for $128,708.73 per year, and a $4,959 child‑health block grant. Several appointments were made to the TEDD Committee, Trust Board, and Board of Health, and the Jepson Family Transfer exemption was approved. All motions were moved, seconded and carried.

• Approved $100,000 transfer of Hospital District funds to Ambulance Capital Improvement Plan (carried)
• Approved continuation of Environmental Health contract Task Order 26-07-4-21-103-0 (2026) (carried)
• Approved purchase of John Deere grader Option 3 for $128,708.73 per year for five years (carried)
• Approved Child Health Block Grant Task Order HHS-ECFS-00000715 for $4,959 (carried)
• Appointed Leana Eastty, Mickie Imberi, Andrea Dabling, Justin Tiffany, and Charles Freshman to TEDD Committee (carried)
• Accepted resignations of JJ Connor, Dwight Thompson, Emily Clark from Board of Health and appointed David Bugg (3‑year) and Alissa Lawrence (remaining term) (carried)
• Appointed Virgil Binkley and Kim Kondelik to Trust Board for 3‑year terms (carried)
• Approved Jepson Family Transfer Exemption Request S25 T7N RIE (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District Board will review the 25-26 fiscal year budget, discuss equipment and building repairs, and consider new fire plans for Speiker and subdivision regulations.

• Review of 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Discussion on equipment and building repairs
• Consideration of new fire plan for Speiker
• Review of Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• Review of Broadwater Community Foundation Grant

The board accepted the November minutes and approved payment of outstanding bills. It decided not to apply for a DNRC matching grant and declined a donation request from the sheriff’s office. The board agreed to transfer $7,812 from the Building Account to the Cash Account for roof repair at the Winston station.

• Accepted November minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of outstanding bills (motion carried)
• Declined to apply for DNRC 50/50 match grant
• Agreed to transfer $7,812 for roof repair (Building → Cash Account)
• Declined donation request for child safety program
• Ten pagers purchased using VFC Grant funds

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will address the renewal of its board members. The board will also discuss entertainment options for the 2026 fair season.

• Fair Board Member Renewals
• 2026 Entertainment Options

The Fair Board renewed Denise Thompson's term as rodeo liaison after a motion was carried. The board also approved contracting a magician for Friday and Saturday of the 2026 fair week, directing the Fair Manager to start the contract. No other formal actions were taken.

• Renewed Denise Thompson as rodeo liaison (motion carried)
• Approved magician contract for Friday and Saturday of fair week (motion carried)

Board of Health Meeting

The Broadwater County Board of Health will hold public comment on any health matters not on the agenda, approve the previous meeting minutes, and consider staff updates. The board will discuss and decide on the 2026 Public Health Emergency Plans and the strategic plan outlined in the BOH Strategic Plan. They will also review updates to the county website BOH page and set topics for the next meeting, including a bylaws review and officer elections.

• Public comment on items under the Board’s jurisdiction not on the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Discussion/Decision on 2026 Public Health Emergency Plans and BOH Strategic Plan
• Update of the County website BOH page with new information
• Planning for next meeting: bylaws review, election of officers, meeting frequency

The board unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 minutes, accepted the resignations of three members, approved Alyssa Lawrence to complete Emily Clark’s term, and unanimously appointed David Bugg for a three‑year term. The board also tabled the review of the public health emergency plan and the 2026 strategic planning until January. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Emily Clark, JJ Conner, and Dwight Thompson (unanimous)
• Accepted Alyssa Lawrence’s proposal to finish Emily Clark’s term (unanimous)
• Recommended David Bugg for a three‑year term on the Board of Health (unanimous)
• Tabled review and update of public health emergency plans until January
• Tabled strategic planning for 2026 until January

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commission has no regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, as commissioners will be attending the MACo Conference. A working meeting with the County Administrative Officer is set for December 9.

• No Commission Meeting scheduled for December 10
• Working meeting with County Administrative Officer on December 9
• Trust Board meeting on December 9
• Solid Waste Board meeting on December 9
• Airport Board meeting on December 17

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The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider a lease agreement for an airport hangar with Isar Services LLC. They will also review several minor subdivision requests and a one‑year extension for a preliminary plat. A proposal to use Tax Increment Financing funds to match a Community MT Planning grant for the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District will be discussed. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda covering routine items such as surveys, board appointments, and budget matters.

• Airport hangar lease for Isar Services LLC
• Speicher Tract B Minor Subdivision preliminary plat approval (S35, T6N, R2E)
• The Meadows 3 Minor Subdivision 1‑year extension to preliminary plat approval
• Coblentz Family Transfer Exemption Request (S9, T8N, R1E)
• Use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for Community MT Planning grant match for Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District

The board approved a Tax Increment Financing match of $16,666 for a Community MT Planning grant. It also approved an airport hangar lease for Isar Services LLC, several subdivision and exemption requests, amendments to subdivision regulations, and letters of interest and resignation for county boards. Claims of $329,931.10 and $46,428.71 were approved, and the meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved $16,666 TIF funding for Community MT Planning grant (carried)
• Approved airport hangar lease for Isar Services LLC (carried)
• Approved Speicher Tract B Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat (carried)
• Approved Meadows 3 Subsequent Minor Subdivision 1‑year extension (carried)
• Approved Nunn/Hatfield Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (carried)
• Approved amendments to subdivision regulations pages 1,17,22‑24,28,34‑38 (carried)
• Approved letters of interest and resignation for county boards (carried)
• Approved claims of $329,931.10 and $46,428.71 (carried)

Commissioners Silos Site Visit

The Broadwater County Commissioners are meeting for a property walk-through at the Silos site. The agenda also lists a consent agenda for routine administrative reviews and approvals.

• Property walk-through at 111 Beaver Dr at Silos
• Certificate of Survey review
• Advisory board appointments and by-laws approval
• Interlocal agreements and non-financial contract renewals
• County Audit and Budget review

Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and decide on amendments to the county subdivision regulations. The body will also consider specific subdivision exemptions and the purchase of a building for emergency services.

• Public hearing and decision on Broadwater County Subdivision Regulations Amendments
• Request for deviation from road standards for Westside Trails Major Subdivision
• Coblentz Family Transfer Exemption Request (S9, T8N, R1E)
• Nunn/Hatfield Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S2, T7N, R1E)
• Discussion on purchasing a building at the Silos, 111 Beaver Drive, for emergency services

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will discuss a budget update and consider entertainment options for the 2026 fair. The meeting also includes reports on open class art, vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations, as well as updates on rentals and the RMAF convention. Member renewals or resignations and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Budget Update
• Fair Board Member Renewals/Resignations
• Rentals Update
• 2026 Fair Entertainment
• RMAF Convention

The Fair Board approved the meeting minutes as submitted. The board moved forward with hiring the magician act (Arty Loon) and an air‑soft obstacle course, keeping the entertainment budget at $5,000. The motion was carried after seconding. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved minutes as submitted (motion carried)
• Authorized hiring of magician act Arty Loon and air‑soft obstacle course within $5,000 budget (motion carried)

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will approve the meeting minutes and financial report, receive an update on a construction project from Robert Peccia and Associates, and review hangar lease requests submitted by Cameron Hassler. The board will also discuss position letters and a resignation, receive an update on the airport manager, and make a decision on fuel pricing. New business will be considered before adjournment.

• Approve minutes and financial report/claims
• Construction project update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Review and decide on hangar lease request(s) (Cameron Hassler)
• Discuss board position letters and resignation
• Decision on airport fuel pricing

The Airport Board approved the hangar lease for Isar LLC with a unanimous vote. The board also accepted Seth Wolfgram's resignation letter for a three‑year term. Hangar numbers were assigned and the board recommended the hangar‑spot map to the county. The October 15 minutes were approved as written.

• Approved hangar lease to Isar LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted Seth Wolfgram's resignation letter for a three‑year term
• Assigned hangar numbers per new map and recommended map to county (unanimous)
• Approved October 15 meeting minutes as written

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to decide on a road standard deviation for the Westside Trails Major Subdivision and an interlocal agreement with the Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division. The body will also hold a session regarding mediation and hearings for Upper Missouri Water Keepers v. Broadwater County.

• Request for deviation from Broadwater County Subdivision Road Standards for Westside Trails Major Subdivision
• Interlocal Agreement # DOJ-MVD-FY2025-0044 between Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division and County Treasurer
• Discussion of mediation and hearings for Upper Missouri Waterkeepers v Broadwater County (Horse Creek Hills)
• Information session with Montana Land Reliance regarding Conservation Easements

The board approved Interlocal Agreement # DOJ-MVD FY2025-0044 between the Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division and Broadwater County. Commissioners also approved three county claims totaling $31,299.15, $20,503.00 and $292,408.19. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement # DOJ-MVD FY2025-0044 (carried)
• Approved claims of $31,299.15, $20,503.00 and $292,408.19 (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Board will review monthly financial reports and station updates. Members will discuss and decide on the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget and several grant applications. The meeting includes decisions on repairs, equipment purchases, and a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend.

• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• Broadwater Community Foundation Grant
• VFC Grant
• Fire Plan for Subdivision Regulations

The board accepted the corrected October minutes. They voted to table the final approval of the 2025-26 budget until the finance director can answer questions. They also approved payment of outstanding bills. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted corrected October minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled approval of FY 2025-26 budget pending finance director's input
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)

No Commission Meeting

The agenda states there is no Commission meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The document contains procedural boilerplate and a list of future board meetings.

Public Hearing, Regular Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, and sections of High Street at two intersections in the Toston townsite, followed by a discussion and decision on that petition. They will also consider a renewal agreement for inmate excess medical insurance, a temporary bridge floodplain permit on Old Town Road, a boundary relocation exemption request, and a possible purchase of a building at 111 Beaver Drive for emergency services. Additional consent‑agenda items include survey review, advisory board appointments, and audit/budget matters.

• Petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, and High Street intersections in Toston
• 2025‑2026 Correctional Risk Services renewal agreement for inmate excess medical insurance
• Old Town Road temporary bridge floodplain permit and findings
• Robertson Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S30&29, T9N, R1E)
• Possible purchase of a building at 111 Beaver Drive (the Silos) for emergency services

The commissioners approved the abandonment of several streets and alleys in Toston. They also approved a temporary bridge floodplain permit for Old Town Road, a renewal agreement for correctional risk services, and the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, they approved a $12,973.82 claim and a $236,218.72 payroll claim.

• Approved abandonment of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, High Street and related intersections in Toston (carried)
• Approved 2025-2026 Correctional Risk Services renewal agreement for inmate medical insurance (carried)
• Approved Old Town Road temporary bridge floodplain permit and findings (carried)
• Approved Robertson Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S30&29, TON, RIE (carried)
• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved claim of $12,973.82 and payroll claim of $236,218.72 (carried)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commission will hold an open meeting to consider a resolution backing Operation Green Light for veterans. Commissioners will also discuss a letter of support to the BLM for shared maintenance of Whitehorse Road and declare the road’s status per a 2018 County Attorney memo. A final plat approval for the Logan Minor request (S21, T9N, R2E) will be reviewed, and the public may comment on any matter within the commission’s jurisdiction.

• Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans
• Letter of support to BLM for shared maintenance of Whitehorse Road
• Declaration of Whitehorse Road status referencing the November 2, 2018 County Attorney memo
• Final plat approval for Logan Minor request (S21, T9N, R2E)
• Public comment period on any subject not on the agenda

The board approved Resolution 2025‑26 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans. They approved the final plat for the Logan Minor subdivision. Two claim payments were approved: $111,638.73 and $4,496.22. Minutes and other procedural items were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑26 Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (carried)
• Approved final plat approval for Logan Minor (S21, T9N, R2E) (carried)
• Approved claim payment of $111,638.73 (carried)
• Approved claim payment of $4,496.22 (carried)
• Approved September 3, October 22, October 27 closed HR sealed minutes and October 27 open HR minutes (carried)
• Approved other routine procedural items (carried)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment period, receive updates from the Public Works and Public Health directors, and consider a Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) resolution and bylaws. They will then discuss and decide on lease agreements for airport hangars requested by Brian and Jackie Carroll and by Dylan and Jessica Lancello. The meeting also includes a working session on grant‑management software later in the day.

• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda (10:00 AM)
• Department updates: Public Works (10:00 AM) and Public Health (10:05 AM)
• Discussion/Decision on Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) resolution and bylaws (10:15 AM)
• Discussion/Decision on airport hangar lease for Brian and Jackie Carroll (10:20 AM)
• Discussion/Decision on airport hangar lease for Dylan and Jessica Lancello (10:25 AM)

The board approved the Targeted Economic Development District advisory committee resolution. Two airport hangar leases—one for Brian and Jackie Carroll and another for Jessica and Dylan Lancello—were approved. The October 1, 2025, minutes were adopted. A series of claims totaling over $2.4 million, including an airport grant of $1,796,210.63, were approved.

• Approved Targeted Economic Development District advisory committee resolution (carried)
• Approved airport hanger lease for Brian and Jackie Carroll (carried)
• Approved airport hanger lease for Jessica and Dylan Lancello (carried)
• Approved October 1, 2025, meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved claims of $247,962.24, $58,574.12, $75,316.53, payroll $286,252.21, payroll $286,402.63, $13,871.01, payroll $286,199.82, $43,782.47, $27,035.09, and airport grant $1,796,210.63 (carried)

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will review the minutes and financial report, then discuss a 2026 FAA snow‑removal equipment project. It will consider lease requests for new and existing hangars, a mainline placement for new taxiway hangars, and set fuel pricing. Additional items include an insurance update, a Fly‑In event, and routine board business.

• Decision on 2026 FAA snow removal equipment and storage building
• Review and decision on hangar lease requests – new construction lease (Jess and Dylan Lancello) and purchase of existing hangar (Brian Carroll)
• Decision on Northwest Energy mainline placement for new taxiway hangars
• Discussion/Decision on fuel pricing
• Discussion/Decision on Fly‑In for 8U8

The board approved the financial bills for the cash and CIP accounts unanimously. It approved a 3,000‑square‑foot hangar lease on old FBO spots 9 and 10 and a lease for an existing hangar with a 12‑foot addition, both unanimously. The board decided to obtain a quote for a green‑box power enclosure near the south runway and tentatively scheduled a fly‑in event for June 13, 2026. Fuel prices will remain unchanged and the term‑lease letter deadline is November 7.

• Approved cash and CIP account bills (unanimously)
• Approved 3,000‑sq ft hangar lease on old FBO spots 9 & 10 (unanimously)
• Approved lease for existing hangar with 12‑ft addition (unanimously)
• Decided to obtain a quote for a green‑box power enclosure near south runway
• Tentatively scheduled fly‑in event for June 13, 2026
• Determined fuel pricing will stay the same
• Set term‑lease letter deadline for November 7

No Commission Meeting

The Broadwater County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a certificate of survey review, management matters such as advisory board appointments and contract renewals, claims and payroll items, the county audit and budget, and ongoing grant correspondence. No formal commission meeting is scheduled for this date, but the listed items will be reviewed and signed as needed.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Management – advisory board appointments, by‑laws approval, interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewals
• Claims, payroll and minutes
• County audit and budget
• Mail – ongoing grants and support letters

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District Board will review the State Entitlement Share and a letter to the County Treasurer requesting a tax assessment for PIN# 25-26. The board will consider a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Townsend and a State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement. Several equipment and building items, including a Northwest Fire Services 2" valve engine #321 and roof repairs at the Winston station, will be discussed for possible purchase or repair.

• State Entitlement Share – discussion and decision
• Letter to County Treasurer requesting tax assessment by PIN# 25-26
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend – discussion and decision
• State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement – discussion and decision
• Equipment purchase: Northwest Fire Services 2" valve engine #321

The board accepted the September meeting minutes. It approved payment of pending bills. The State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement was signed and removed from the agenda, and the amended Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Townsend will be forwarded to the city. The board also noted receipt of a $5,000 VFC grant.

• Accepted September minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Signed State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement and removed it from agenda
• Agreed to forward amended Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend to the city
• Received VFC grant of $5,000 after spending $5,600
• Received bill for virtual training for 25 people ($2,623)
• Received 2" valve engine $321 for equipment
• Final FY 25-26 budget to be approved at next meeting

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a $38,250 contract for public health services and establish a process for Department of Environmental Quality letters regarding accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes a public comment period and consent agenda items.

• FY26 Homemaker/Skilled Nursing/Respite contract with Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc., $38,250
• Establish process for DEQ letters of approval for ADUs within subdivisions
• Public comment on any subject not on the agenda
• Federal Highway Grant for MDT Winston North Project
• Consent agenda: Claims/Payroll/minutes, County Audit/Budget, and interlocal agreements

The Broadwater County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and applications, including a $38,250 homemaker/skilled nursing/respite contract and the Board of Health mission statement. They also approved a $50,000 grant application to Great West for a federal highway program, the September 10 and 17 meeting minutes, and $1,281.04 in claims. The board agreed no action is needed on the DEQ process for accessory dwelling unit approvals. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved FY26 Homemaker/Skilled Nursing/Respite contract $38,250 (motion carried)
• Approved Board of Health mission statement and scope of work (motion carried)
• No action taken on DEQ ADU approval process (agreed)
• Approved grant application up to $50,000 to Great West for Federal Highway Program (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from September 10 and 17, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved claims totaling $1,281.04 (motion carried)

No Commission Meeting

There is no commission meeting scheduled for this date because commissioners are attending the MACo Annual Conference.

Commission Working Meeting

The Broadwater County Commission will hold a working meeting on September 18, 2025. Commissioners will discuss budgeting with County Administrative Officer Bill Jarocki and review items on the consent agenda, including a certificate of survey, advisory board appointments, claims and payroll, and the county audit and budget. Public comment is permitted on any matter not listed on the agenda. The meeting will not be recorded.

• Certificate of Survey review
• Management – ongoing advisory board appointments, by‑laws approval, interlocal agreements and non‑financial contract renewal
• Claims/Payroll/minutes review
• County Audit / Budget discussion
• Mail – ongoing grants

Airport Board

The Broadwater County Airport Board will review airport construction updates and decide on hangar lease requests. The board is also scheduled to discuss fuel pricing and hangar development at 8U8.

• Construction update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Hangar lease request from Cameron Hassler
• Decision on budget line item for internet connection
• Discussion on fuel pricing
• Decision on minimum take-off turn-outs at 8U9

The board approved the August 20 minutes with no corrections. Bills for the cash and CTP accounts were approved unanimously. A motion to postpone the Fall Fly‑in was passed unanimously, moving the event to spring or summer. Two separate motions to add a runway heading note and a sign for noise abatement each failed with a vote of one for and two against.

• Approved August 20 minutes (no corrections)
• Approved financial bills (unanimous)
• Postponed Fall Fly‑in to spring or summer (unanimous)
• Motion to add runway heading note in directory failed (1 for, 2 against)
• Motion to add runway heading sign failed (1 for, 2 against)

County Commissioner &

On September 17, 2025, the Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public comment session followed by several discussion and decision items. The agenda includes a decision on the Fairview Minor Subdivision final plat approval, continuation of the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program collection, and a surplus property solid waste excavator purchase. Additional topics are establishing a process for DEQ approval letters for accessory dwelling units and a discussion on the mill levy and budget.

• Decision on Fairview Minor Subdivision final plat approval (S12, T8N, R2E)
• Discussion/Decision on continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program
• Discussion/Decision on Broadwater County surplus property solid waste excavator
• Discussion to establish process for DEQ letters of approval for accessory dwelling units within subdivisions
• Working meeting with Commissioners and Sheriff's office on mill levy and budget

The board approved several items, including the collection of Equity Recovery Program letters, the sale of a surplus 1994 excavator, and the final plat for the Fairview Minor Subdivision. They also approved the minutes from two prior meetings and two claim payments totaling $62,196.24. A discussion on DEQ approval letters for accessory dwelling units was scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved collection of Equity Recovery Program letters (motion by Randolph, seconded by Swenson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 to sell the 1994 excavator (motion by Swenson, seconded by Randolph)
• Approved Fairview Minor Subdivision final plat (motion by Richtmyer, seconded by Randolph)
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2025 (motion by Swenson, seconded by Richtmyer)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2025 (motion by Swenson, seconded by Randolph)
• Approved claim payment of $19,780.20 (motion by Randolph, seconded by Swenson)
• Approved claim payment of $42,416.04 (motion by Swenson, seconded by Randolph)
• Scheduled discussion on DEQ letters for ADUs for October 1, 2025 meeting

Regular Meeting

The Broadwater Rural Fire District board will discuss and decide on several items, including a $3,000 VFC grant to be placed in the budget. They will also review a letter to the County Treasurer requesting a tax assessment, a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend, and various repair and purchase proposals for equipment and facilities. The meeting includes routine reports and public comment before adjournment.

• VFC Grant – $3,000 budget allocation
• Letter to County Treasurer requesting tax assessment by PIN#
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• Repairs: equipment (#151 lenses, #111 battery, etc.) and building doors/roof/faucet
• Purchases: SCBA bottle certification, flatbed trailer tires, pump suction line and adapter

The board accepted the July and August meeting minutes and the July financial report with added interest. They approved the bid from Elk Ridge Commercial Roofing to repair the Winston building roof. The board also changed the fire district bank signature card, removing Daniel Davis and adding Barb DeMartin. Additional motions to pay outstanding bills and adopt other routine items were carried.

• Accepted July minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted August minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted July financial report with added interest (motion carried)
• Approved Elk Ridge Commercial Roofing bid to repair Winston roof (motion carried)
• Removed Daniel Davis and added Barb DeMartin to bank signature card (motion carried)
• Paid outstanding bills (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Broadwater County Board of Health will review department updates and discuss the board's mission statement and strategic plan. The board will also address expiring member terms and updates to the county website's health page.

• Discussion of expiring terms and recruitment for a 5th member
• Decision on BOH scope, mission statement, and strategic planning
• Decision on updating the BOH county website page with health resources
• Environmental Health update from Sanitarian Megan Bullock
• Public Health update from Director Ruby Taylor

The board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. It adopted a new mission statement and an updated scope for the Board of Health. A working meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2025 at 3 p.m.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Adopted mission statement number one (passed)
• Adopted revised Board of Health scope (passed)
• Scheduled working meeting for October 20, 2025, 3 p.m. (set)

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board will approve the July 17th minutes and accept public comments. The board will receive reports on open class, vendors, rodeo, 4-H, and public relations, then discuss a budget update, member renewals or resignations, and a possible RMAF Convention attendance. The meeting will also recap the 2025 fair and provide an update on rentals.

• Budget update
• Fair Board member renewals and resignations
• Discussion of member attendance at RMAF Convention
• 2025 Fair recap (joint meeting with Rodeo/4-H)
• Rentals update

The board approved the meeting minutes as submitted. A motion was carried to allocate up to $1,050 to cover registration, hotel and travel costs for two attendees at the RMAF convention in Billings. The motion was seconded and adopted without a recorded vote tally.

• Approved meeting minutes as submitted (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved budget up to $1,050 for two staff to attend RMAF convention (motion carried, seconded)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss establishing a process for Department of Environmental Quality letters of approval for Accessory Dwelling Units within subdivisions. The body will also review a consent agenda including budget and audit items.

• Discussion on DEQ approval process for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in subdivisions
• Review of County Audit and Budget
• Certificate of Survey review
• Review of claims, payroll, and minutes
• Management of advisory board appointments and interlocal agreements

The Board approved general claims totaling $110,590.21. It also approved payroll claims totaling $305,472.68. Discussion on DEQ approval letters for accessory dwelling units was postponed to the September 17 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved general claims of $110,590.21 (moved by Swenson, seconded by Richtmyer, carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $305,472.68 (moved by Swenson, seconded by Richtmyer, carried)

Public Hearing, Resolution to Adopt Broadwater County's Revised FY 2025/2026 Ann

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the revised FY 2025/2026 annual budget. The commission will also consider requests for transfer and boundary relocation exemptions and a petition to abandon several streets and alleyways.

• Public hearing and decision on Revised FY 2025/2026 Annual Budget
• Continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program (ERP)
• Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request (S15, T7N, R2E)
• Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S23, T5N, R2E)
• Petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, High Street, and associated alleyways

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and then decide on the revised FY 2025/2026 annual budget. They will also consider continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program. Additional items include two exemption requests for land parcels and a petition to abandon portions of several streets and alleyways. Public comment on any other matters is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Public Hearing and decision to adopt Broadwater County’s Revised FY 2025/2026 Annual Budget
• Decision on continuing collection for the 2022/2023 Equity Recovery Program
• Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request; S15, T7N, R2E
• Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary Relocation Exemption Request; S23, T5N, R2E
• Petition to abandon portions of Pony Street, Hill Street, alleyways, High Street, and related intersections

Commissioners approved the 2025 final operating budget and the method for levying voted mills. They also approved the Reiser Family Transfer exemption and the Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary relocation exemption. An appointment was made to review road abandonment petitions, and claims totaling $10,014.44 were approved.

• Approved 2025 Resolution 22 establishing method of levying voted mills (carried)
• Approved 2025 Resolution 23 adopting final operating budget (carried)
• Approved Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request ($15, T7N, R2E) (carried)
• Approved Christensen/Broadwater County Boundary Relocation Exemption Request ($23, T5N, R2E) (carried)
• Appointed Commissioner Swenson and Surveyor Angie Paulsen to review road abandonment petition (carried)
• Approved claims totaling $10,014.44 (carried)

County Commissioner &

The Broadwater County Commissioners will hold public comment at 10:00 AM, then discuss two land-use requests presented by Community Development and Planning Director Nichole Brown: a Reiser Family Transfer Exemption for S15, T7N, R2E and a Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision final plat for S9, T7N, R3E. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering a certificate of survey review, advisory board appointments and by‑law approvals, and the county audit and budget. All items are scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Flynn Building.

• Reiser Family Transfer Exemption Request – S15, T7N, R2E
• Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision Final Plat Request – S9, T7N, R3E
• Certificate of Survey review (consent agenda)
• Management: advisory board appointments, by‑law approval, interlocal agreements
• County Audit / Budget (consent agenda)

The Commissioners voted to table the Reiser Family Transfer exemption request until the September 3 meeting. They approved the Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision final plat request. The board also approved several claim payments ranging from $1,747.78 to $853,459.22.

• Tabled Reiser Family Transfer exemption request until Sept 3 (motion carried)
• Approved Counts Hay & Cattle Minor Subdivision final plat request (motion carried)
• Approved minutes for August 13 and 20, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $853,459.22 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $39,957.73 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $88,166.69 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $1,747.78 (motion carried)
• Approved claim payment of $308,194.99 (motion carried)

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review airport construction updates and decide on hangar leases and tie-down fees. The board will also discuss fuel pricing and a gravel purchase for 8U9.

• Airport construction update from Robert Peccia and Associates
• Decision on hangar lease requests
• Decision on airport tie-down fees
• Decision on gravel purchase for 8U9
• Decision on fuel pricing

The board approved the July 16 minutes with a correction. A motion to approve the listed financial bills was seconded and passed unanimously. Fuel pricing was decided to remain unchanged. Discussions on tie‑down fees and the Fall Fest fly‑in were tabled for next month, and a minimum takeoff altitude requirement was added to the agenda for future consideration.

• Approved July 16 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved financial bills (unanimous)
• Fuel pricing will stay the same (decision)
• Tie‑down fee discussion tabled for next month
• Fly‑in (Fall Fest) discussion tabled for next month
• Added minimum takeoff altitude requirement to next month’s agenda

County Commissioner &

Commissioners approved the Townsend K‑12 School District FY25‑26 budget after a motion and second. They also approved $83,793.12 in claims on the consent agenda. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Townsend K‑12 School District FY25‑26 budget (carried)
• Approved claims totaling $83,793.12 on consent agenda (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Board will review monthly financial and station reports. Members will discuss and decide on the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process, mutual aid agreements, and various equipment and building repairs.

• 25-26 Fiscal Year Budget Creation Process
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Townsend
• State/County Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement
• Repairs for vehicles #151, #111, #121, and #122
• Building repairs for Park Trail doors, Winston roof, and Townsend kitchen faucet

The Broadwater Rural Fire District board met at 7:45 p.m. on August 20, 2025 at the Townsend Fire Station. A quorum was not present, so the meeting could not continue. The attendees signed checks to pay outstanding bills before leaving.

• Checks signed to pay bills (no vote recorded)

Regular Meeting - Canceled

The meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, was canceled. The original agenda included a discussion and decision regarding the purchase of a Mesa 2 Tablet and sensor.

• Discussion/decision on Mesa 2 Tablet and sensor purchase

Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

Meeting, Establish process for DEQ letters of approval for ADUs within subdiviso

The Broadwater County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a process for DEQ letters of approval for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in subdivisions. The body will also review board appointments, a collective bargaining agreement, and land exemption requests.

• Establish process for DEQ letters of approval for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within subdivisions
• FY 2026 Extension Services Agreement between Montana State University Extension and Broadwater County
• Road Department Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Reiser Family Transfer exemption request (S15 T7N R2E)
• Deitsch Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (S4 T2N R1E)

County Commissioner &

The Board approved an agreement to fund Hannah Rauser’s paralegal training up to $2,642. It adopted the design for new airport hangars, specifying east‑west orientation, first‑come‑first‑served FBO space, and a 42‑foot by 40‑foot taxiway. The commissioners also approved two land‑use exemption requests, appointed two members to the Hospital District Board, and approved several county claim payments.

• Approved Advanced Training Education Benefit for Hannah Rauser up to $2,642
• Approved airport hangar design: east‑west layout, first‑come‑first‑served FBO space, 42‑ft wide by 40‑ft deep taxiway
• Approved Darlinton Family Transfer Exemption Request (60‑ft easement)
• Approved Sipes Mortgage Survey Exemption Request
• Appointed Vic Sample and Dawn Langlinais to the Hospital District Board for three‑year terms
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved claims for $314,627.70, $13,817.80, $20,406.94, $29,685.84, and $19,566.88

Fair Board

The Fair Board approved the July 17 meeting minutes as submitted. The board also confirmed that the 2025/2026 fair budgets have been approved. A tent‑set‑up date of August 4 at 7:30 p.m. was scheduled. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 17 meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved the 2025/2026 fair budget
• Scheduled tent set‑up for Monday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Airport Board

The Airport Board approved the Rocky Mountain and Ace Hardware maintenance claims without discussion, passing the motion unanimously. A motion to table the hangar lease and priority list discussion until the August or September meeting was adopted. The board also approved a $250 request for an excavator and concrete to install a windsock. Fuel pricing was left unchanged.

• Approved Rocky Mountain and Ace Hardware maintenance claims – unanimous
• Tabled hangar lease and priority list discussion until August/September meeting
• Approved $250 excavator rental and concrete for windsock installation – motion carried
• Decided to keep fuel prices unchanged

Regular Meeting - Headwaters Livestock Auction

The Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-20, appointing special deputy county attorneys and a contract with Cochenour Law Firm. They also approved a $10,000 grant for Townsend Youth Baseball, a preliminary plat for Fairview Minor, and several payroll and mosquito board items.

• Approved Resolution 2025-20 appointing special deputy county attorneys (motion carried)
• Approved Townsend Youth Baseball grant of $10,000 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plat for Fairview Minor S12, T6N, R2E with recommended edits (motion carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $282,204.24 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $119,424.97 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll claims of $33,906.43 (motion carried)
• Approved Three Forks Mosquito Board bylaws (motion carried)
• Approved Townsend Mosquito District bylaws (motion carried)

Regular Meeting

The board accepted the June minutes and approved a $10,000 transfer to the building account and $174,000 to the truck account. It also approved setting up a virtual training program for 25 participants at $99 per person and $395 annual fee. Finally, the board authorized payment of outstanding bills.

• Accepted June minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 transfer to building account and $174,000 to truck account (motion carried)
• Approved virtual training program for 25 people (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of bills (motion carried)

Mosquito Board - Townsend

The board approved the June 17, 2025 minutes. Commissioners elected Jesse Swenson as chair and Lindsey Richtmyer as vice chair. The board also approved the district bylaws with a correction on the first page.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Jesse Swenson as chair (motion carried)
• Elected Lindsey Richtmyer as vice chair (motion carried)
• Approved Mosquito District bylaws with first‑page correction (motion carried)

Mosquito Board - Three Forks

The board approved its bylaws for the Three Forks Mosquito District, passing the motion 3‑1. Commissioners elected Jesse Swenson as Chair and Lindsey Richtmyer as Vice Chair. The minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved board bylaws (3-1)
• Elected Jesse Swenson as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Lindsey Richtmyer as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2025 (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Fair Board approved the meeting minutes as submitted. The board approved and authorized signing of the final Memorandum of Understanding with the Rodeo, pending the Rodeo's signature at their next meeting. The budget update and other reports were presented but no votes were taken on them.

• Approved meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Approved MOU with Rodeo (motion carried)

Airport Board

The Board decided to build new hangars from East to West and established minimum size requirements for hangars on the new taxiway. The Board also designated the old FBO site for hangar use on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Approved May 23rd minutes
• Approved $105.00 claim for Mountain Alarm fire extinguishers
• Approved building hangars from East to West (unanimous)
• Approved leaving old FBO site open for hangar use on first-come, first-serve basis with undetermined size (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining 42-foot wide and 40-foot-deep minimum size for new taxiway hangars (unanimous)
• Approved continuing search for a tenant for hangar lot #13 (unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The board approved the Herschberger Boundary Relocation Exemption Request for the 8‑9 T5N R2E area. They also approved the Broadwater County Board of Health bylaws and the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, six county expense claims ranging from $5,393.73 to $282,661.15 were approved.

• Approved Herschberger Boundary Relocation Exemption Request (8‑9 T5N R2E)
• Approved Broadwater County Board of Health bylaws
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved expense claim for $11,255.57
• Approved expense claim for $11,973.57
• Approved expense claim for $31,986.27
• Approved expense claim for $282,661.15
• Approved expense claim for $8,897.08

Regular Meeting

The Board approved the payment of bills and the allocation of two $500 donations to specific station accounts. Members discussed a $3,759 quote for online firefighter training and a $3,000 grant opportunity from the Broadwater Community Foundation.

• Approved May minutes as corrected
• Allocated $500 donation from Vigilante Electric to Park Trail account
• Allocated $500 donation to Toston account
• Approved payment of bills

Mosquito Board - Townsend

The Townsend Mosquito Board met on June 17, 2025. The board approved the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting after a motion and second, which carried. The FY 2025/26 budget was reported as $42,612.23 in revenue and $34,384 in expenditures. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (motion carried)

Mosquito Board - Three Forks

The Three Forks Mosquito Board met on June 17, 2025. Vice Chair Randolph moved, and Commissioner Swenson seconded, to approve the minutes from July 16, 2024; the motion carried. The board received a budget report noting a FY 25/26 budget of $14,485.89 and discussed upcoming mosquito‑trapping and contracting. No new business was taken and the next meeting is set for July 15, 2025.

• Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from January 27, 2025. Chair Lindsey Richtmyer signed the Laboratory Transport Plan Checklist and the Review of Pandemic Influenza and Communicable Disease Response Plans. The board discussed updates to the department webpage and meeting agendas.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes
• Completed bylaws signatures
• Signed Laboratory Transport Plan Checklist
• Signed Review of Pandemic Influenza and Communicable Disease Response Plans

County Commissioner &

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including the Old Town Bridge construction and a $617,000 DOT Aeronautics Division grant. They also adopted the 2024 Western Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved public health funding. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Motor Vehicle Division was tabled.

• Approved $617,000 DOT Aeronautics Division grant for the airport
• Approved Construction Contract for Old Town Bridge with Battle Ridge Builders
• Approved Assignment Procurement Contract for Old Town Bridge beams
• Approved Temporary Construction License for Old Town Bridge with Day Rider Ranch LLC
• Approved Resolution 18 adopting 2024 Western Montana Region Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved $6,088 alcohol tax allocation to Many Rivers Whole Health for FY 2026
• Approved Immunization Program Task Order ($5,153) and Amendment ($39,131)
• Tabled MOU with Montana Department of Motor Vehicle Division

Airport Board

The Board approved the purchase of signs prohibiting motor vehicles on the landing and departing surfaces of the runway. Members also approved claims for Ace Hardware and updated the fuel price to $5.05. Discussions regarding hangar lot assignments and equipment use were tabled for next month's agenda.

• Approved April 16 minutes as presented
• Approved Ace Hardware claim for $28.10 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of signs prohibiting motor vehicles on runway landing and departing surfaces (unanimous)
• Decided to include CIP information with hangar owner invoices if not already present
• Updated fuel pricing to $5.05

County Commissioner &

The board approved the Broadwater County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws. They also approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Payroll claims totaling $284,327.16, $33,164.72, and $24,944.15 were approved.

• Approved Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws (carried)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved payroll claim of $284,327.16 (carried)
• Approved payroll claim of $33,164.72 (carried)
• Approved payroll claim of $24,944.15 (carried)

Regular Meeting

The board accepted the April meeting minutes and approved the purchase of a fifteen‑gallon 4‑wheel sprayer tank for $70 and twelve gear bags at $16.99 each. A motion to pay pending bills was also carried. The Silo’s Area Building project was tabled pending cost information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted April minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of fifteen‑gallon 4‑wheel sprayer tank for $70 (approved)
• Approved purchase of twelve gear bags at $16.99 each (approved)
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Tabled Silo’s Area Building project pending cost review (tabled)
• Sworn‑in Tom S. and Barb D. scheduled for May meeting (appointment noted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners accepted the Sheriff Public Safety Mill Levy Election results and approved a $53,000 task order with Montana DPHHS. They also approved the Albe Minor Subdivision and set employee cost-of-living adjustments for the 2026 budget.

• Appointed Treasurer Melissa Franks to replace Commissioner Swenson for the Canvass of Votes
• Accepted the Sheriff Public Safety Mill Levy Election Summary Results
• Approved Task Order No. 26-07-1-01-105-0 with Montana DPHHS for $53,000
• Approved Albe Minor Subdivision
• Set 2026 budget COLA at 2.5% and agreed to cover $74/month per employee insurance premium increase
• Approved May 7, 2025, Minutes
• Approved claims totaling $21,931.30

Fair Board

The Fair Board voted to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session.

• Approved meeting minutes as submitted

County Commissioner &

The Board approved the preliminary plan for the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision along with two variance requests. Commissioners also increased airport hangar lease rates and appointed two members to the Parks and Recreation Board. Multiple sets of county claims and payroll were approved.

• Accepted amendments to Subdivision Regulations Fire Protections section 5(q) to add 'for majors only'
• Approved April 16 and April 23, 2025, minutes
• Approved 3-inch variance for fire protection for Counts Subdivision $9, T7N, R3E
• Approved amended variance for shared driveway off Big Country Drive for Counts Subdivision
• Approved preliminary plan for Counts Hay and Minor Subdivision with conditions
• Approved airport hangar lease rate increase from 12 to 12.3 cents/square foot effective July 1, 2025
• Approved appointment of Carol Hatfield and Wendy Graveley to Parks and Recreation Board
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $482,703.44 across six separate votes

County Commissioner &

The Board approved grants for the Lions Club and McCarthy Park tennis court repairs. Commissioners also approved updated Trust Board Bylaws and a forest management MOU. Multiple sets of payroll and general claims were approved.

• Approved Broadwater County Lions Club grant of $11,550.00
• Approved STOKE grant of $30,000.00 for McCarthy Park Tennis Court Repair Project
• Approved updated Broadwater County Trust Board Bylaws
• Approved MOU for MFCN Collaborative and BEDRC Forest Management support grant of $4,000
• Approved payroll claims of $293,165.47
• Approved claims of $36,427.23
• Approved claims of $42,884.54
• Approved claims of $313,319.06

Airport Board

The Board decided not to purchase a snowplow from the county due to maintenance concerns. The Board also approved several claims for equipment and services and maintained current fuel pricing.

• Approved claims including $12,116.03 for QTPOD installation and $496.00 for equipment rental (Unanimous)
• Decided not to purchase county snowplow
• Approved meeting minutes as presented
• Maintained fuel pricing at $5.15
• Postponed Mountain Fly-in Course for the year

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners approved the disposal of surplus tangible property via public auction. Denise Thompson was appointed as the Rodeo Board Liaison for the Fair Board for a one-year term. No decision was reached regarding a variance request for the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 to declare tangible property as surplus and authorize disposal at public auction
• Appointed Denise Thompson to a one-year term as Rodeo Board Liaison for the Fair Board
• Approved April 9, 2025, minutes
• No decision made on 2nd variance request for Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision

Regular Meeting

The Board approved funding for equipment repairs at the Winston station and signed an easement agreement for a well and tank at 161 Weasel Creek Road. The board also approved the payment of bills and the March meeting minutes.

• Approved up to $4,000 for a new charger and batteries at Winston station
• Approved and signed easement agreement for well and tank at 161 Weasel Creek Road
• Approved March meeting minutes as corrected
• Approved payment of claims and bills
• Tabled decision on Silo's Area Building pending final cost analysis

Fair Board

The board recommended Denise Thompson for the Rodeo Board Liaison position and approved hiring a mobile escape room for the 2025 fair. The board also established a pricing structure for the escape room activity.

• Recommended Denise Thompson for Rodeo Board Liaison position
• Approved hiring mobile escape room for $2,950
• Set escape room pricing: ages 0-12 free with adult, ages 13+ $5 each
• Approved meeting minutes as submitted

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners approved a 2025 water usage and grading agreement with the City of Townsend. They also authorized funding for electric service at a shop and impound yard and approved a Homeland Security Grant letter.

• Approved 2025 Water Usage and Grading Agreement with the City of Townsend
• Approved $11,275.00 for electric service at 701 N Cedar Street ($8,137.50 from Sheriff’s Office and $3,137.50 from Solid Waste Department)
• Approved letter for the Homeland Security Grant
• Approved April 2 and March 12, 2025, minutes
• Approved claims in the amount of $10,000.00

County Commissioner &

The Board approved paying a monthly insurance rate increase for employees and granted a boundary relocation exemption request. One variance for the Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision was approved, while a third variance was tabled for further review. The board also approved several sets of claims and payroll.

• Approved paying $74 per month per employee for insurance rate increases for the remainder of the 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Approved Lawson Boundary Relocation Exemption Request S35 T7N R2E
• Approved first variance request for Big Country Drive (Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision)
• Tabled third variance request for Counts Hay and Cattle Minor Subdivision until April 16, 2025
• Approved Regional Detention Center to maintain grant funds in the amount of $130,209.00
• Approved March 19 and 26, 2025, minutes
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $265,404.79
• Approved claims totaling $124,639.66 across four separate sets

County Compensation Board

The Board discussed economic factors, including inflation and rising health insurance costs, before making a salary recommendation. The board voted to recommend a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

• Recommended 3.5% COLA (Motion carried)

County Commissioner &

The Board approved a boundary relocation request for QSC Trust and Roland Durocher. They appointed Barb DeMartin to the Rural Fire District Board and approved three sets of claims and payroll. An insurance rate increase proposal was tabled for the next meeting.

• Appointed Barb DeMartin to the Broadwater County Rural Fire District Board
• Approved QSC/Durocher Boundary Relocation Request Sections 11, 13, and 14, Township 6N R3E
• Approved minutes from July 3 and July 10, 2024
• Approved claims totaling $14,912.20
• Approved claims totaling $113,426.31
• Approved payroll claims totaling $35,705.90
• Tabled Insurance Review Committee rate increase proposal to next week's agenda

Airport Board

The Board updated the Capital Improvement Plan through 2031 and increased hangar lease rates based on the Consumer Price Index. The Board also approved current bylaws and processed several hardware and consulting claims.

• Elected Adam MacDonald as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Hollister as vice chair (unanimous)
• Amended Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2031 (unanimous)
• Increased hangar lease rate from 12 cents to 12.3 cents per square foot (unanimous)
• Approved current bylaws for another year (unanimous)
• Confirmed use of cellular for new fuel system
• Approved claims for Townsend Hardware, MT 43 News, and Robert Peccla and Associates (unanimous)
• Maintained fuel pricing at 55.15

County Commissioner &

The Board of Commissioners approved payroll and general claims totaling $263,548.10. They also authorized a $5,000 funding request for the Wood Duck Timber Project and approved a new job description for an assistant noxious weed coordinator.

• Approved Job Description for Assistant Noxious Weed Coordinator (carried)
• Approved resignation of Lauren Raiser from the Fair Board (carried)
• Approved requesting $5,000 from MACO Local Government Assistance for the Wood Duck Timber Project (carried)
• Approved claims in the amount of $4,994.00 (carried)
• Approved payroll claims in the amount of $258,554.10 (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Board approved the March meeting minutes and authorized payment of bills. Members signed a contract with Pintler Billing after the initial sign-up fee was waived. The Board also discussed updating a 1985 agreement with the City of Townsend.

• Approved March meeting minutes as corrected
• Approved payment of bills
• Signed Pintler Billing contract

Fair Board

The Broadwater County Fair Board accepted the resignation of Lauren Reiser and decided to forego a concert for the 2025 fair. The board also selected a fair logo and scheduled a joint meeting with Rodeo and 4-H for April 7.

• Accepted resignation of Lauren Reiser
• Voted to forego the concert for the 2025 fair
• Selected logo featuring sun, horse, cowboy, and kids kneeling
• Approved meeting minutes as submitted

County Commissioner &

The Board approved a contract with Canyon Enterprise for boat slip leases and a Crisis Diversion Grant Task Order. They also authorized up to $30,000 for QT Pod equipment at the Townsend Airport. Several sets of claims and payroll were approved.

• Approved agreement with Canyon Enterprise for boat slip leases
• Approved Crisis Diversion Grant Task Order HHS-BHDD-0114AP-B25-101-74033-0
• Approved up to $30,000 for Townsend Airport purchase of QT Pod Equipment
• Approved February 5, 19 and March 5 minutes
• Approved claims for $12,116.03
• Approved claims for $21,548.39
• Approved payroll claims for $278,584.02 and $274,962.39
• Approved claims for $50,000.00

Special Board Meeting

The Broadwater County Airport Board met to review fuel system options. The Board unanimously approved the purchase of a QT Pod system.

• Approved purchase of QT Pod fuel system up to $30,000 (unanimous)

County Commissioner &

The Board approved three land-related requests, including a subdivision plat and two exemptions. They declared certain county property as surplus and approved five sets of claims. A resolution regarding the sale of property to the City of Townsend was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 declaring tangible personal property as surplus
• Tabled Resolution of Intent for the Sale of Personal Property to the City of Townsend
• Approved final plat for Amended Lot 44 Wheatland Meadows Subsequent Minor Subdivision
• Approved Mostad Family Transfer exemption request
• Approved Weaver Boundary Relocation exemption request
• Approved claims for $14,134.76
• Approved claims for $22,540.75
• Approved claims for $13,466.62, $72,535.98, and $38,253.56