Sidney public meetings in 2022
37 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Water And Sewer Committee
The Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed 2023 water rate increase and to review bids and schedules for the Phase III Water Project, with possible contract awards. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- 2023 water rate increase discussion
- Phase III Water Project bids and schedules review
- Potential award of Phase III Water Project contracts
City Council
The Sidney City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine business, including approving minutes, a consent agenda with claims totaling $116,431.93, and building permits. Mayor Norby proposes skipping the December 19, 2022 meeting. Department heads will give updates, including police and fire reports.
- Claims to be approved: $116,431.93
- Building permits 2023-32 to 2023-34 and RC2023-19
- Mayor proposes skipping December 19, 2022 meeting
- October 2022 Police Department Report
- October and November 2022 Fire Run Report
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on renewing the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), which funds local tourism efforts through a $1.50 hotel tax. The council will also consider approving a Hazard Mitigation Plan to qualify for FEMA grants and address unfinished business like final payments for construction projects and lot aggregations.
- Renew TBID via Ordinance 597 (2nd reading) with $1.50 hotel tax for tourism funding
- Approve Resolution 3903: Hazard Mitigation Plan to access FEMA stormwater grants
- Approve final payment for Nielson Halvorson project: $54,163.08
- Approve Harris Lot Aggregation with conditions
- Approve Carranza Lot Aggregation with sewer easement adjustments
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss three new business items: looking into the cost of lights for the South Meadow softball fields, a baseball agreement with Sidney Public Schools, and a new location for the hockey ice rink, which was previously in Quilling's Park. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion items.
- South Meadow Softball Lights - request to look into cost
- High School Baseball Agreement with Sidney Public Schools
- Hockey Ice Rink new location (was located in Quilling's Park)
City Council
The Sidney City Council met on October 17, 2022, to review reports, approve contracts, and discuss future public hearings. The meeting included updates from city departments, a second reading of an ordinance, and approval of financial claims and permits.
- Harris Lot Aggregation (City Planner)
- Ordinance 596 – Parking Commission Code update (2nd Reading)
- Nielson Halvorson final pay application for $54,163.08
- Denning Downey FY21-22 audit contract for $30,599
- Claims approved totaling $139,511.57
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing several land-use and interlocal agreement items. Key actions include a conditional use permit for an electronic sign at Miller's Corner, a lot coverage variance for Aguilar, and an interlocal agreement with Richland County for the Fire Marshal. The council will also consider the first reading of Ordinance 596 on parking commission appointments and a resolution of intent for the TBID.
- Fire Marshal Interlocal Agreement with Richland County
- Miller's Corner Conditional Use Permit for electronic sign
- Aguilar Lot Coverage Variance
- Ordinance 596 - Amending Parking Commission Appointments Code (1st Reading)
- Claims to be approved: $95,335.58
City Council
The Sidney City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a lease proposal from American Tower, a request from the Food Bank to donate water and sewer services, and unfinished business on TBID board member removal and Slocum Lot aggregation. The agenda also includes routine approvals of claims and building permits.
- American Tower lease proposal
- Food Bank request to donate water and sewer services
- TBID removal of board members with outstanding balances
- Slocum Lot aggregation
- Claims to be approved: $287,469.50
City Council
The Sidney City Council is holding a special meeting to finalize the FY22-23 budget, including changes since the preliminary budget was passed. A public hearing on the budget will be held, followed by a series of resolutions that set property tax levies for services like garbage collection, street lighting, snow removal, and park maintenance, as well as the annual mill levy and budget adoption.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 Budget
- Resolution 3886: property tax for garbage collection and disposal
- Resolution 3900: adopting all-purpose annual mill levy for FY22-23
- Resolution 3901: adopting and fixing the budget for FY22-23
- Resolution 3893: assessment for delinquent water and sewer
Parking Commission
The Sidney Parking Commission is meeting to discuss two new business items: parking related to the Boys and Girls Club, and an off-street parking waiver request for 213 E Main by Tony Hanson. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Boys and Girls Club parking discussion
- Off-street parking waiver for 213 E Main (Tony Hanson)
City Council
The Sidney City Council will consider several committee recommendations, including a motion for South Meadow Playground equipment and a resolution to approve the FY22-23 preliminary budget. The council will also discuss a TBID petition, an interlocal agreement with Richland County, and a lot aggregation. Public hearings and reports from city departments are also on the agenda.
- Resolution No. 3885: Preliminary Budget Approval FY22-23
- South Meadow Playground Equipment recommendation and motion
- ARPA Minimum Allocation Grant (HB632) Project recommendation
- TBID Petition to Continue due September 15, 2022
- Building Official Interlocal Agreement with Richland County
Nuisance Committee
The Sidney, MT Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss an update on properties that have already received nuisance notices. This is a routine follow-up on enforcement actions.
- Update on already noticed nuisance properties
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the SMV playground equipment. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Discussion of SMV playground equipment
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing, committee reports, and new business. The most consequential item is a proposed contract with SDI Architects for the City Hall remodel. The council will also consider approving claims totaling $121,530.01 and several building permits.
- SDI Architects Contract for City Hall Remodel
- Claims to be approved: $121,530.01
- Building permits: David Knapp fence (305 10th Ave SW), Kelly Prop. fence (538 35th Ave NW), Evenson Const. fence (409 7th St SE), Bridget Basta fence (807 9th Ave SW), Cindy Gjesdal fence (535 33rd Ave NW), Jake Lunderby home (12314 Cty Rd 351), Sky Towers cell tower (34024 MT HWY 200), Corie Kliner addition, Victor Galindo mobile home, Travis Gerten greenhouse
- Public Hearing (no specific topic listed)
- Water/Sewer Committee meeting on ARPA funding grant; Old Dump Ground Interlocal Agreement with Richland County
City Council
The Sidney City Council will consider a resolution setting the FY22-23 payroll, a recommendation to update the police pay scale, and a variance request. They will also hear reports from the police chief, public works director, and fire marshal, and approve claims and building permits.
- Resolution #3883 setting FY22-23 payroll
- Update to police pay scale
- Solberg-Rodier variance
- WWTP P3 Draw #33 for $126,418
- Claims to be approved: $344,359.80
Zoning/Board of Adjustments
The Zoning/Board of Adjustment is meeting to discuss new business, specifically a variance request from Solberg. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Solberg variance request
City Council
The Sidney City Council met on July 5, 2022, to review committee recommendations, approve claims and building permits, and discuss budgets and contracts. Items included waterline replacement, library mill levy, and ARPA funding updates.
- Approved claims totaling $156,962.76
- Approved building permits for Bible Baptist Church (502 S Central), JC Youngquist (2675 3rd St NW), and Everett Crum (1281 14th St SW)
- Reviewed FY22-23 Water and Sewer Budgets
- Discussed Library Mill Levy amendment to City/County contract
- Received 2nd tranche of ARPA funding: $790,784.75 (total $1,581,569.50)
Police and Fire Committee
The Police and Fire Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the FY22-23 payroll. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other substantive topics listed.
- Discussion of FY22-23 payroll
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22-23 mill levies, the general fund budget, and oil and gas donations. These are new business items, meaning they are up for discussion and potential recommendation to the full council.
- FY22-23 mill levies
- FY22-23 general fund budget
- FY22-23 oil and gas donations
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the South Meadow Playground Equipment. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of South Meadow Playground Equipment
City Council
The Sidney City Council is meeting to consider several financial and policy items, including a permissive health levy, FY22-23 payroll, and updates to building codes. They will also hear requests to waive airport building permit fees and to close a street for a Kiwanis pie social. The agenda includes routine reports and consent agenda items.
- Airport request to waive building permit fees ($14,051.82 total, including $3,643.07 to Kyle Harlan and $10,408.75 county fees)
- Sidney Kiwanis Club request to close 5th St SW from Central Ave to 3rd Ave SW for Pie Social on 7-8-22
- Resolution 3883: FY22-23 Payroll
- Resolution 3884: Amending Employee Handbook Policies 2.22 On-Call Duty and 4.15 Overtime and Compensatory Time
- Ordinance 595: Updating Building Codes (first reading)
Budget and Finance Committee
The Sidney, MT Budget and Finance Committee will discuss previously tabled items including an on-call policy, exempt employee comp time policy, and FY22-23 payroll. The committee will also review the permissive health levy.
- On-Call/Call-In Policy (tabled since 5-25-22)
- Exempt Employee Comp Time Policy (tabled since 5-25-22)
- FY22-23 Payroll (tabled since 5-25-22)
- Permissive Health Levy
Budget and Finance Committee
The Sidney, MT Budget and Finance Committee will discuss employee compensation policies and the FY2022-2023 budget, including health insurance costs and payroll adjustments. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- MMIA Health Insurance Increase
- FY22-23 Payroll
- Exempt Employee Comp Time Policy Review
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the Ranger Hockey Rink located in Quilling's Park. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of Ranger Hockey Rink in Quilling's Park
Sanitation Committee
The Sidney Sanitation Committee will discuss a proposal to expand garbage collection services to non-resident property owners. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Proposal to provide non-resident garbage services
Street and Alley Committee
The Street and Alley Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the 4th Avenue Street Project. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of 4th Avenue Street Project
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning code changes to allow single-family residences in M-1 and B-1 zones. The council will also consider approving multiple 2022 park use agreements, a $19,986.00 payment for WWTP Phase 3, and claims totaling $85,039.35 related to a snow storm. Several reports from city departments and committees are on the agenda.
- Public hearing: zoning code changes to allow single-family residences in M-1 and B-1 zones
- Approval of 2022 park use agreements (Richland County Baseball, Girls Fast Pitch, Sidney Schools MOU, Tackle Football, Youth Flag Football, Youth Girls Softball, Trap Club)
- WWTP Phase 3 Draw #30 for $19,986.00
- Claims to be approved: $85,039.35 due to snow storm
- Building permits: 2022-069 Kayla Anderson (216 7th St SE fence), 2022-070 Megan Dotson (410 S Central fence), RC2022-22 Vertex Tower (CR 107 Savage tower)
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on a FY2021 budget amendment and discuss an upcoming zoning code change to allow single-family residences in M-1 and B-1 zones. They will also consider choosing an architect for the City Hall remodel, a $20,000 water revenue bond engagement letter, and several other items including fee changes and contracts.
- Public hearing on FY2021 Budget Amendment
- Upcoming public hearing on zoning code change to allow single-family residences in M-1 and B-1 zones (scheduled 4-18-22)
- Dorsey Engagement Letter for Water Revenue Bond: $20,000
- West Holly & Phase III Draw #5B: $7,193.00
- Morrison Maierle Amendment 3 to Task Order 2: Construction Surveying Services for 2022 Nielsen Halvorsen Sewer Rehab for $10,060
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on FY2021 budget amendments and the FY2021 audit report. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- FY2021 Budget Amendments
- FY2021 Audit Report
City Council
The Sidney City Council is holding a special meeting to interview two architectural firms, SDI-Miles City and EAPC-Williston, for a City Hall remodel project. The agenda is otherwise limited to standard procedural items like the call to order, pledge, and roll call.
- Interview architects for City Hall remodel: SDI-Miles City
- Interview architects for City Hall remodel: EAPC-Williston
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold second readings of Ordinance 592 (nuisance code update) and Ordinance 593 (zoning code update for recreational marijuana sales), which could lead to adoption. The agenda also includes reports from the police, public works, fire marshal, and treasurer, plus approval of claims totaling $76,565.35 and a water-sewer bank transfer of $83,328.65.
- Ordinance 592: Nuisance Code Update – 2nd Reading
- Ordinance 593: Zoning Code Update for Sale of Recreational Marijuana – 2nd Reading
- Claims to be approved: $76,565.35
- February 2022 Water-Sewer Bank Transfer: $83,328.65
- Open Planning Board Positions – 2, two-year term positions
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on updates to the nuisance ordinance and zoning code for recreational marijuana sales. The council will also consider several contracts, including construction administration services and a street project payment, plus a police department hire and K9 oath. Other items include a proposed street dance, a wellness proposal, and approval of claims and building permits.
- Public hearing and Ordinance 592: Nuisance Code Update (1st reading)
- Public hearing and Ordinance 593: Zoning Code Update for Sale of Recreational Marijuana (1st reading)
- Award Western Municipal for Nielson Halvorson Project, contingent on SRF approval
- West Holly & Phase III Draw #4B for $85,094.02
- Claims to be approved: $52,720.21
City Council
The Sidney City Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from departments, and considering a contract for on-call engineering tasks. They will also announce public hearings for city code changes regarding nuisance ordinances and recreational marijuana, and hear requests from local groups about pool road closure and caution signage.
- Public hearings announced for nuisance ordinance and recreational marijuana code changes on 3-7-22
- Morrison Maierle TO 13 to Master Agreement: On Call Tasks with $15,000 cap
- December 2021 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer: $106,489.17
- January 2022 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer: $63,347.57
- Claims to be approved: $222,336.76
City Council
The Sidney City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving department updates, and acting on a consent agenda with claims totaling $232,653.28. The agenda includes several financial items, such as a WWTP Phase 3 draw and a West Holly Phase III draw, but no building permits are scheduled for approval.
- Claims to be approved: $232,653.28
- WWTP Phase 3 Draw #29 for $2,921.00
- West Holly and Phase III Draw #3b for $48,831.00
- Public hearing (item 6, no details provided)
- Fire Run Report for December 2021 and January 2022
Water And Sewer Committee
The Sidney Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically a proposal from Eastern Montana Meats to connect to the city sewer system. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the item is listed for discussion.
- Eastern Montana Meats proposal to connect to city sewer
Nuisance Committee
The Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed revised nuisance ordinance. This is the only item on the agenda, and no decisions have been made yet.
- Proposed revised nuisance ordinance
Zoning/Board of Adjustments
The Zoning/Board of Adjustment is meeting to discuss a recreational marijuana zoning update, based on a staff report from City Planner Sanderson. The agenda contains only this one new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.
- Recreational marijuana zoning update discussion
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting, including the election of a council president for 2022, setting committee assignments, and hearing a request from Eastern Montana Meats to connect to city sewer services after a previous denial. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, claims totaling $291,270.85, and updates from city staff.
- Election of City Council President for 2022
- Setting 2022 Council Committees
- Eastern Montana Meats request for city sewer services (previously denied July 27, 2021)
- WWTP Phase 3 Draw #28 for $4,142.00
- Claims to be approved: $291,270.85