REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday April 18, 2023

 

          ALL PRESENT:  Commissioner Morse, Chair Pro-Tem; Commissioner Jones; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.

          PLEDGE: MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

          MINUTES – April 4, 2023, and April 11, 2023.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

          9:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING – A.)  Resolution 23-46 to Grant Tax Benefits to Rimrock IV, LLC, doing Business as Kia of Billings.  Ms. Dianne Lehm, Director of Community Development stated that Rimrock IV, LLC dba Kia of Billings is going to invest $5,000,000 for the building expansion.  Ms. Lehm stated that the applicant has 36 fulltime employees and will increase that number to 60 after the completion of the project.  Commissioner Morse opened the Public Hearing.  Mr. Soares, Executive Manager of Rimrock IV, LLC dba Kia of Billings stated this expansion will double the size of the service department.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Morse closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 23-46, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.    B.)  Resolution 23-56 of Intent to Abandon a Portion of 56th Street West in Sunny Cove Fruit Farms Subdivision.   Mr. Mike Black, Yellowstone County Civil Engineer gave some background.  Mr. Black noted that one letter opposed to the abandonment was received from the City of Billings.  Commissioner Morse opened the Public Hearing.  Mr. Miles Egan real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway, representing the Kramer’s who own the property stated that the owners are requesting a delay in the abandonment hearing for two weeks.  Ms. Debbie Mehling, City Public Works Director stated that the city has some plans for the area and would be willing to work with the Kramer’s to see what the options would be.  Ms. Mehling stated she is in support of delaying this for a couple of weeks.  Mr. Jeff Martin, Clerk and Recorder stated the owners are looking for a delay and he suggested not putting a timetable on it.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Morse closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to table Resolution 23-56 and refer it to staff for recommendation back to the Commissioners, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.     

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR, CONSENT AND FILED AGENDA ITEMS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Morse continued the Board Meeting.

          PLANNING DEPARTMENT – Sanctuary Canyon Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing – Preliminary Major Plat.  Mr. Dave Green, Planner stated the subject property is generally located on the south of Trail Master Drive and east of Sanctuary Canyon Road.  This parcel of land is outside of zoning.  It is surrounded by residential uses and wildland grass acreage.  Mr. Green went through the proposed conditions.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to conditionally approve Sanctuary Canyon Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing with the SIA and the Findings of Fact, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PUBLIC WORKS – Resolution 23-45 of Intent to Amend the Load Restricted County Roads in Yellowstone County, Amended County Ordinance 07-107, and Setting a Public Hearing for Tuesday May 2nd, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 23-45, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.   

          CLAIMS – Batches 23-151, 23-152, 23-153 & 23-154.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Board Reappointments – Glenn Paulson & Tom Whittle to Shepherd Fire Service Area Board/Kalyn Briggs to Adult Resource Alliance Board/Melissa Gentry to Zoning Commission/Mark Caron to Laurel Urban Fire Service Area Board.  B.)  Board Openings – Updated List.  2.  FINANCE – A.)  Alcohol Earmark Funds.  B.)  Memorandum of Understanding Between Yellowstone County and the City of Billings for the MetraPark ARPA Infrastructure Waterline Project Phase One.  C.)  MetraPark Request to Expend Security Camera Replacement.  D.)  Contract with Con’eer Engineering for Miller Building Electrical and HVAC Service Revisions.  3.  PUBLIC WORKS – A.)  Striping Contract with Streamline Markings, Inc.  B.)  Contract for RSID 773 Patching with Hardrives Construction.  4.  SHERIFF – Addendum to Existing Telehealth Services Agreement between Yellowstone County Detention Facility & Insight Medical Group (aka Array Behavioral Care).  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – County Attorney – 1 Appointment; Sheriff’s Office – 2 Appointments; Justice court – 2 Appointments; MetraPark – 1 Salary & Other, 1 Termination.

          FILE ITEMS – 1.  AUDITOR – Payroll Audit – March 16 to March 31, 2023.  2.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Disbursements and Checks for March 2023.  3.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  HRDC7 General Relief Quarterly Report.  B.)  Youth Services Center – Inspection Letter.  C.)  Board Minutes – Park Board.  4.  FINANCE – A.)  ARPA SLFRF Compliance Report for the Period of Jan-Mar 2023.  B.)  Detailed Cash Investment Report – March 2023.  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – March 16 – March 31 Payroll Audit.  6.  PUBLIC WORKS – Amended Resolution 23-24 to Create RSID 890 and 890M.  7.  TREASURER – Treasurer’s Disbursements and Checks for February & March 2023.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Morse adjourned the meeting at 9:48 a.m.

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