Commissioners August 19, 2022 Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz were present.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda after adding Resolution 2022-23 dedicating a tract of land in the SE4SW4 and the SW4SE4 of Section 35, Township 9 North, Range 27 East for Highway purposes. Sign the 2 Encroachment Permits submitted by William Bergin that were tabled last week. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the August 12, 2022 minutes as written. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Commissioners signed the Funds Transfer Agreement from the Federal Highway Administration for Old Divide Road that was on the agenda July 22, 2022 but not signed.
All of the Commissioners attended the Bair-Collins meeting on Monday August 15, 2022. This meeting was to see who all is going to be on the advisory Committee. The list of members was sent to DEQ.
Commissioner Goffena and Commissioner Pancratz attended the Fair Board Meeting on Tuesday August 16, 2022. They need to get more trash receptacles for events.
Commissioner Goffena and Commissioner Pancratz also attended the City Council meeting on August 16, 2022. Dan Clark was present talking about putting a change of government on the 2022 ballot.
Commissioner Goffena and Commissioner Turley attended “Commissioner Day” at the Montana Fair on Wednesday. The Yellowstone Commissioners are spending 34 million COVID Relief dollars on the Metra.
Commissioner Pancratz attended a Rural Housing Supply meeting that was put on by MSU. There is a significant housing shortage in Montana.
Commissioner Pancratz also attended the Snowy Mountain Development board meeting. They are working on the Port Authority.
Linda Yount, Dan Eliason, Natalie Schaff and Maintenance Supervisor Jett met with the Commissioners to discuss the Teddy Blue Abbott monument. They need to locate the sprinkler control zone boxes for the landscaping. They may start doing the landscaping within the next 2 weeks. The landscaping will cost approximately $40,000.00. The monument was paid for by private donors and grants. No taxpayer dollars were put into the monument.
Maintenance Supervisor Jett also talked to the Commissioners about leveling the Courthouse parking lot. The Extension Office ceiling work will start today.
Theresa Doumitt met with the Commissioners to update them on the Kiosk project. They have gone out for bids on a contractor. Bid opening will be the 9th of September at the City Council Chambers. The County is still willing to use CARES Act funds for the Kiosk bathrooms.
County Extension Agent Solf gave her weekly report to the Commissioners. There were questions about Stahly invoices that Commissioner Pancratz is going to check into. Tree trimming has started at the fairgrounds. They need to find a new Chairman for the Fair Board. Ms. Solf is going to start a master preserver training soon. The new 4H year begins October 1, 2022. The awards banquet for 4H is September 28, 2022.
Sheriff Lesnik gave his weekly report to the Commissioners. Budgets were discussed.
DES Coordinator Rook and Rural Addressing Assistant Gomez gave their weekly report to the Commissioners. The Flood Plane Administrators contract will be on the 3:00 Business agenda. There were 3 fires last week. They are working on a “County Welcome Packet” for new residents. There were 3 new addresses last week. Fire restriction meeting every Monday. There are 12 active COVID cases in Musselshell County.
Public comment on the 2022/2023 Preliminary Budget. There was no public comment.
Public comment on joining the Snowy Mountain Regional Port Authority. No public Comment.
Public comment. No public comment.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to table items 3 to sign Resolution 2022-23 Dedicating a parcel of land in Section 35, Township 9 North Range 27 East for Highway Purposes and item 4 & 5, Encroachment permits submitted by William Bergin. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to sign the Amendment No. 1 To Professional Services Contract for Floodplain Administration. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to sign the joint Resolution establishing the Snowy Mountain development Regional Port Authority. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
August 22, Road Department Meeting.
Commissioner Goffena, Commissioner Turley Road and Bridge Supervisor Stockert and Secretary Kenner were present. Next Monday the Commissioners and Mr. Stockert are going to meet with a land owner regarding an encroachment permit. The Commissioners will meet with DES Director Russell regarding the Road Departments description during a fire. The final budget should be done on Friday. MDT will be graveling Goulding Creek starting August 29, 2022. The Commissioner did the Official Ribbon Cutting for the Farrell Street Bridge. The South District was mowed and Goffena Road was
Commissioners August 26, 2022 Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena, Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz were present. Minutes were taken by Clerk and Recorder Tomassi.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the August 19, 2022 meeting minutes as amended. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner’s Goffena, Turley and Pancratz along with Road Supervisor Stockert attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Farrall Street Bridge on August 22, 2022.
Commissioner’s Goffena and Turley attended the interviews with Clerk and Recorder Tomassi for the open clerk position in the Clerk and Recorders office.
Commissioner Pancratz attended the interviews that were held for the open dispatcher position.
Maintenance Supervisor Jett gave her weekly report to the Commissioners. The repairs to the County Extension office were discussed along with placement of the handicap sign on the Courthouse lawn. Supervisor Jett has the Courthouse boiler ready to go for the winter.
Commissioner Goffena, Turley and Pancratz discussed the Memo of Understanding regarding the County Attorney salary between Musselshell County and Golden Valley County.
County Agent Soft gave her weekly report to the Commissioners.
DES Director/Fire Warden Russell and DES Coordinator Rook gave their weekly report to the Commissioners. Mr. Russell reported that the 2nd Tranche has been submitted and that a bill from Vanessa regarding the flood plain has been sent. Mr. Russell reported that there have been 5 fires in the last week. The CRFC grant and the RFC grant have all been sent. There will be a Fire Council meeting on September 1, 2022. There have been 4 new addresses completed within the county this last week. The budget was discussed among the Commissioners and Mr. Russell.
Sheriff Lesnik attended todays meeting along with the new County Attorney Adam Larsen.
The Commissioner’s had a web conference with James Adams and Kristina Miller regarding Child Care Support.
Treasurer/County Superintendent of Schools Darcie Hetrick met with Commissioners and discussed the schools mill levies and budgets.
CFO Kirk met with Commissioners and discussed the new fiscal year’s budget. Ms. Kirk will be traveling to Helena on Monday for a work meeting with the Local Government Services State Accounting Bureau on Tuesday.
Public comment.
Dave Ponte from the Chamber of Commerce was present during public comment. Mr. Ponte discussed donations for the replacement of the Christmas decorations that are located every year on Main Street. There is a $20,000 goal for replacing the decorations and the Chamber of Commerce would like to place a large decoration at the Court House. The Commissioners gave their approval.
End of public comment.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to review and sign Resolution 2022-23 dedicating a tract of land in Section 35, T-9-N, R-27-E for Montana Public Highway purposes. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to table Resolution 2022-24 approving the Final 2022/2023 Budget. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion to table carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to table the 2 Encroachment Permits submitted by William Bergin on Old Musselshell Road. Commissioner Turley second the motion. Motion to table carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to approved the Encroachment Permits submitted by Hogan Land & Livestock. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Supervisor Stockert reviewed the Encroachment Permits on the 22nd and gave his approval. Motion carried.
End of meeting.
Commissioner Pancratz made a motion to adjourn any further business today. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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