Sidney public meetings in 2023
45 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on the HB355-SLIPA grant project list, then set priorities and vote on which projects to apply for. They will also consider a flag pole height variance for Agri Industries, reappoint and appoint Amanda Seigfreid to boards, and confirm Joel Rosales as police officer. Several routine reports and contracts are on the agenda.
- Public hearing and vote on HB355-SLIPA grant project list
- Agri Industries flag pole height variance
- Reappoint Amanda Seigfreid to Planning Board; appoint to Library Board
- Confirm Joel Rosales (police)
- Claims to be approved: $449,634.44
Zoning/Board of Adjustments
The Zoning/Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to discuss new business, specifically a variance request from Agri Industries regarding flag pole height. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Agri Industries flag pole height variance
City Council
The Sidney City Council is meeting to consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-23, which includes a public hearing and a resolution for approval. They will also discuss several committee items, including a snow ordinance update, city prosecution, and a street chip seal project contract. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and building permits.
- Public hearing on FY22-23 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 3926: FY22-23 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 3927: Amending Employee Handbook for On-Call Policy
- Interstate Engineering Contract for Street Chip Seal Project
- Claims to be approved: $41,102.02
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: soliciting projects for the HB 355 SLIPA grant and an amendment to the FY22-23 budget. No decisions are noted on the agenda; these items are listed for discussion.
- HB 355 SLIPA grant project solicitation
- FY22-23 budget amendment
Nuisance Committee
The Sidney Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss new business and review 15 recurring properties with nuisance issues. The agenda lists specific addresses and legal descriptions for each property, indicating ongoing enforcement actions.
- Loup property at 806 9th Ave SE
- Cornwell property at 816 5th St SE
- Clifton property at 314 4th Ave NE
- Dollar Tree at 402 East Holly
- Multiple properties in Wagon Wheel Village subdivision
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold public hearings on proposed updates to subdivision regulations and a request to rezone Hilltop Shop from B-2 to B-1. The council will also consider several water tank lining project items, including a pay application for $89,217.60, and other routine business such as claims and building permits.
- Public hearing: Subdivision Regulations Update
- Public hearing: Hilltop Shop Zoning Change Request from B-2 to B-1
- Add $15,000 to Oil and Gas Fund for nuisance property clean-up
- 200,000 Gallon Water Tank Lining Project: Pay Application 2 for $89,217.60
- Consent agenda: Claims $184,137.18; building permits 2024-35, 2024-38, 2024-43 to 45, 2024-48
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the South Meadow Park equipment. The agenda contains only this single item, so the meeting is focused on that discussion.
- Discussion of South Meadow Park equipment
Nuisance Committee
The Sidney Nuisance Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 11, 2023, and discuss a list of properties with potential nuisance issues. The agenda includes new properties and those with posted notices, some in legal process or requesting extensions. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Approval of minutes from 9-11-2023
- New properties: Cornwell (816 5th St SE), Loup (806 9th Ave SE), Clinton (703 6th St SE)
- Properties with notices posted 7-11-23: Coon (410 4th St NE), Reed (3912 Maple Ave, requested 30-day extension), Dollar Tree (402 East Holly, requested 14-day extension), and others
- Properties in legal process: Christensen (103 10th Ave SW), Green (609 6th St SE), Hellsvig (615 3rd St NE)
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning change for Hilltop Shop, then consider it as new business along with a parking variance for Holly Street Builders and on-street parking near the Boys and Girls Club. The council will also review reports from the police chief, public works director, and city clerk/treasurer, and approve claims totaling $129,601.66.
- Public hearing and new business: Hilltop Shop zoning change
- Holly Street Builders parking variance
- On-street parking by Boys and Girls Club
- Claims to be approved: $129,601.66
- Building permits: McDonalds remodel (1550 S Central), sign at 856 Cambrian Lane, Seed of Life addition (Fairview)
Parking Commission
The Sidney Parking Commission is meeting to discuss two new business items: a parking variance request from Holly Street Builders and on-street parking considerations for the Boys and Girls Club. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are items for discussion.
- Holly Street Builders parking variance
- Boys and Girls Club on-street parking
City Council
The Sidney City Council is holding its regular meeting, primarily to hear updates and reports from city staff and committees. Key items include public hearings scheduled for a parking variance and a zoning change request, approval of claims totaling $140,628.77, and updates on the lagoon closure and tank relining project.
- Public hearing notice: Holly Street Builders parking variance (Oct 4)
- Public hearing notice: Hilltop Shop zoning change request (Oct 11)
- Claims to be approved: $140,628.77
- Building permits to be approved: 2024-23, 2024-28 to 2024-30, 2024-32
- August 2023 water/sewer bank transfer: $252,832.70
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to award a bid for the City Hall remodel project. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, with details provided for remote participation.
- City Hall Remodel Bid Award
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss new business including a resolution to cancel the 2023 municipal election. The council will also review financial reports, approve claims totaling $231,635.40, and consider a pay application for a water tank relining project.
- Resolution 3910: Cancelling the 2023 General Election for Municipal Officers
- Claims to be approved: $231,635.40
- 200,000 Gallon Tank Relining Pay Application 1 for $57,458.00
- Richland Pump Boundary Line Relocation
- Building Permits to be approved: 2024-24, 2024-25, 2024-27, RC2024-8, RC2024-9
Nuisance Committee
The Sidney Nuisance Committee will meet to approve minutes from July and August, discuss moving meetings to once a month, and review 13 previously discussed nuisance properties, some with extension requests or in legal process. The agenda is mostly routine follow-up on ongoing cases.
- Discussion on moving Nuisance meeting to once a month
- Review of 13 properties including Clifton, Park, Plaza, Humphries, Coon, Reed, Dollar Tree, Grinnell, Christensen, Keller, Amundson, Green, Hellsvig, Crowe
- Reed (3912 Maple Ave) requested 30-day extension
- Dollar Tree (402 East Holly) requested 14-day extension
- Christensen, Green, Hellsvig properties in legal process
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2023-24 budget and consider a series of resolutions setting fees and the final budget. They will also review a water project change order and pay application, and address several visitor requests and lot aggregations.
- Public hearing on FY2023-24 budget
- Resolution No. 3924-FY23-24 setting mill levies
- Resolution No. 3925-FY23-24 setting final budget
- Phase 3 Water Project Pay Application #5 for $938,509.70 and SRF Draw #3C for $993,468
- Claims to be approved: $87,937.33
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the Svarre Pool dock. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of Svarre Pool dock
City Council
The Sidney City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and considering new items. Key actions include approving a resolution to adopt the FY2023-24 preliminary budget, authorizing the City Hall remodel project to go to bids, and approving claims and building permits. The FY23-24 budget public hearing is scheduled for the September 5th meeting.
- Approval to go to bids for City Hall Remodel Project
- Resolution 3911 adopting FY2023-24 preliminary budget
- Anderson Subdivision Drainage Improvements: MM invoice $12,537.13 and ARPA Draw #3 (final) $2,125.50
- June 2023 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer of $337,983.61
- July 2023 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer of $241,079.49
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss the city’s taxable valuation, mill levy, and the impact of state legislation SB332 on property taxes for fiscal year 2023-24. They will also review the preliminary budget for the upcoming year.
- FY 2023-24 Budget Taxable Valuation and Mill Levy
- FY 23-24 Budget SB332-Property Tax Decrease
- FY23-24 Preliminary Budget
City Council
The Sidney City Council convened a regular meeting with procedural items, committee reports, and updates from city departments. No significant decisions were listed on the agenda, though several agreements and reports were discussed.
- Library Service Cooperation Agreement with Richland County
- Marijuana Tax Agreement with Fairview
- Phase 3 Water Project Pay Application #4 for $913,094.03
- Interstate Engineering Invoices for $61,725.50
- Claims to be approved: $202,312.06
Nuisance Committee
The Nuisance Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss nuisance properties, including two new properties and twelve previously discussed ones. Actions range from clarification requests to legal proceedings and abatement.
- New property: 413 S Lincoln Ave
- New property: PO Box 387
- Previously discussed: 321 4th Ave NE (clarification requested)
- Previously discussed: 410 4th St NE (owner to attend)
- Previously discussed: 3912 Maple Ave (30-day extension requested)
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing a request to abate sewer charges, hearing from the Montana State Auditors Office about an elderly exploitation event, and reviewing preliminary FY23-24 budgets from several committees. The council will also consider approving claims totaling $327,827.55 and purchasing fair buttons for employees.
- Abate sewer charges $640.64 for Johanna Lapel, 616 West Main
- Review FY23-24 preliminary budgets for Parks, Pool, Police, Fire, Solid Waste
- Approve claims totaling $327,827.55
- Purchase fair buttons for 77 employees at $385.00
- Discuss pickleball and lap swimming in parks
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business items, including pickleball, lap swimming, and the preliminary budget for parks and the pool. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of pickleball
- Discussion of lap swimming
- Parks and Pool Preliminary Budget
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss and review four preliminary financial documents for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24: the Solid Waste budget, the General Fund budget and transfers, the mill levy, and the overall preliminary budget.
- FY23-24 Solid Waste Preliminary Budget
- FY23-24 General Fund Budget and Transfers
- FY23-24 Preliminary Mill Levy
- FY23-24 Preliminary Budget-Overall
Police and Fire Committee
The Sidney Police and Fire Committee will discuss preliminary budgets for the police department and fire/building services for fiscal year 2023-24. This meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- FY23-24 Police Preliminary Budget
- FY23-24 Fire and Building Preliminary Budgets
Nuisance Committee
The Sidney Nuisance Committee will meet to review 12 previously discussed properties for potential nuisance violations. No new properties or abatements are on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Review of 12 previously discussed properties, including 321 4th Ave NE and 3223 5th St NW
- Three properties noted as 'in legal process': 103 10th Ave SW, 609 6th St SE, and 615 3rd St NE
- No new properties to discuss
- No abated properties listed
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss new business items including a library service cooperation agreement with Richland County, a memorandum of understanding on marijuana tax revenue, a pickleball court project, and the FY23-24 budget allocations for donations and oil & gas funds. The meeting will also review the budget and meetings plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Library Service Cooperation Agreement with Richland County
- Marijuana Tax MOU
- Pickleball Court project
- FY23-24 Budget allocations for donations and oil & gas funds
- FY23-24 Budget & Meetings Plan review
Water And Sewer Committee
The Water and Sewer Committee will discuss new business items including the Anderson Subdivision water and sewer SID, a 9th Avenue sewer extension, and the FY23-24 water and sewer budgets. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Anderson Subdivision Water & Sewer SID
- 9th Avenue Sewer Extension
- Water FY23-24 Budget
- Sewer FY23-24 Budget
Nuisance Committee
The Sidney, MT Nuisance Committee will discuss 13 properties flagged for potential nuisance violations, including blight, overgrowth, or other code issues. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- 321 4TH AVE NE
- 3223 5TH ST NW
- 410 4TH ST NE
- 3912 MAPLE AVE
- 402 EAST HOLLY
Nuisance Committee
The Sidney, MT Nuisance Committee is meeting to discuss a single new business item: a committee policy update. The agenda contains no other substantive items, so the meeting is largely procedural.
- Committee policy update discussion
City Council
The Sidney City Council meets to receive committee reports, approve claims and permits, and discuss FY23-24 budgets for water/sewer, street, and finance committees. A public works change order for the Phase 3 Water Project adds $297,347 to the original contract.
- FY23-24 budget discussions for Water/Sewer, Street and Alley, and Budget and Finance committees
- Phase 3 Water Project Change Order 1: $297,347 increase to original contract
- Claims to be approved: $282,996.78
- Building permits to be approved: 2023-53B and 2023-55B
- Healthy is Wellness: BIO 2.0 Proposal discussed under new business
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 5, 2023, at 6:30 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items, committee reports, and public updates. Key discussions involve a request to waive a remaining building permit fee for unfinished work and approvals for new contracts and claims.
- Waive $252 building permit fee for BP 2021-039 (garage work not completed)
- Approve $430,701.73 in claims
- Award Planning Services Contract to Forrest Sanderson Peaks Planning LLC
- Approve Verizon Internet and One Talk Phone System
- Approve $226,613.20 ARPA Competitive Grant Draw for Phase 3 COP Pay Application
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically improvements to Moose Park. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of improvements to Moose Park
City Buildings and Street Lighting Committee
The City Buildings and Street Lighting Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the topic of vacant buildings. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of vacant buildings
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically the FY2023-24 payroll budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of FY2023-24 payroll budget
City Council
The Sidney City Council will hold a public hearing on a lot aggregation request by T&T Properties and hold a second reading of Ordinance 598-2021 updating fire codes. They will also discuss a city hall remodel project funded by ARPA dollars and receive updates from city departments including police, public works, and the fire marshal.
- T&T Properties (Gem City) Lot Aggregation public hearing
- Ordinance 598-2021 Fire Codes (2nd Reading)
- City Hall Remodel via ARPA Funding discussion
- March 2023 Water/Sewer Bank Transfer $91,292.56
- Claims to be approved: $78,910.20
City Council
The Sidney City Council is holding its regular meeting with items including confirmation of a new police officer, a 9% health insurance increase for FY2023-24, and a lot aggregation request. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and building permits, plus updates from various departments.
- Confirmation of James Drager as Patrol Officer
- FY2023-24 Health Insurance Increase of 9%
- Byer-Windsong Lot Aggregation
- Claims to be approved: $35,504.79
- Building Permits 2023-42, 2023-45, RC2023-24
City Council
The Sidney, MT City Council will meet on March 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM to review committee reports, approve claims totaling $48,375.96, and consider purchasing a used patrol vehicle for $24,000 and 8 hand-held radios for $47,585.12. The council will also hear updates on the EZ-ice Skating Rink budget and Svarre Pool operations, with no recommended changes to pool schedules or ticket costs.
- Purchase used patrol vehicle for $24,000 (including shipping)
- Purchase 8 hand-held radios for $47,585.12
- Approve claims totaling $48,375.96
- Review EZ-ice Skating Rink budget of $17,630 plus shipping
- No changes recommended for 2023 Svarre Pool schedule or ticket costs
Police and Fire Committee
The Police and Fire Committee is meeting to discuss new business, specifically a Drug Task Force Officer Grant Position. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of Drug Task Force Officer Grant Position
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee will review two items under new business: the Quilling's Park Ice Skating Rink and the Svarre Pool Dock Proposal for the swim team. This meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Quilling's Park Ice Skating Rink discussion
- Svarre Pool Dock Proposal for swim team
City Council
The Sidney City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, committee reports, and a consent agenda with claims of $79,004.51 and two building permits. They will also consider several contracts and purchases, including a drainage improvements contract, a water tank rehabilitation task order, and a donation for Independence Day fireworks.
- Morrison-Maierle Anderson Subdivision Drainage Improvements Contract $147,785
- Interstate Engineering Task Order 7-North Tank Rehab for $271,000
- Donation to Jaycee's for 2023 Independence Day Fireworks
- Reappoint Tony Barone to Richland County Conservation District
- Claims to be approved: $79,004.51
Budget and Finance Committee
The Sidney, MT Budget and Finance Committee will review two funding requests at this meeting: a monetary contribution to the 2023 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, and a purchase order software for Black Mountain. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Jaycee's request for monetary contribution to 2023 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
- Black Mountain purchase order software request
City Council
The Sidney City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine items such as approving minutes, claims, and building permits. They will also discuss updating council powers and duties, committee rotations starting in 2024, and a resolution to update the employee handbook on drug/alcohol testing, workplace violence, and weapons on city property. A public hearing is listed but no specific topic is provided.
- Resolution 3908: Updating Employee Handbook sections 2.21, 5.4, 5.6 per MMIA
- Claims to be approved: $59,193.99
- Building permits 2023-36 and RC2023-21
- Water/Sewer bank transfer of $87,604.43
- Discussion on college baseball games at Moose Park
Zoning/Board of Adjustments
The Sidney, MT Board of Adjustments will hold its January 18, 2023 meeting at 8:00 AM in City Hall. Members will elect a chair and vice chair for the year and take up a Conditional Use Permit application for the Hanson property.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Hanson Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application review
City Council
The Sidney City Council met on January 17, 2023, to conduct routine business including approval of minutes, public hearings, committee reports, and budget amendments. The meeting also included updates from city departments and committee assignments for 2023.
- FY21-22 Budget Amendment public hearing
- 2023 City Council Committee Assignments approved
- Claims totaling $230,178.88 approved
- City Building Permit #2023-034B approved
- Ruffatto-Perez Boundary Line Adjustment discussed
Park And Recreation Committee
The Park and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss two items: the Quilling's Park Ice Skating Rink and the South Meadows Softball Complex Fence. No decisions are noted on the agenda; these are listed as new business for discussion.
- Quilling's Park Ice Skating Rink
- South Meadows Softball Complex Fence