REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Monday June 19, 2023
ALL PRESENT: Commissioner Ostlund, Chair; Commissioners Morse and Jones; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.
PLEDGE: MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.
9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION – Billings Air Show – Pepsi Sponsorship Presentation. Commissioner Ostlund gave a brief overview of the Billings Air Show and read an article about Pepsi’s sponsorship into the record.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR, CONSENT AND FILED AGENDA ITEMS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund continued the Board Meeting.
COMMISSIONERS – Resolution 23-62 Canceling the BOCC Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday July 4th, 2023. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 23-62 canceling the BOCC Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday July 4th, 2023, Commissioner Jones seconded. Passed Unanimous.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT – Morin Shops – Building for Lease or Rent. Mr. Dave Green, Planner stated that the proposed project is generally located at 6836 Cowgirl Way, east of South 72nd Street West and South of Neibauer Road. Mr. Green, Planner stated the applicant is proposing to build a storage unit facility. The proposed project is generally located at 6836 Cowgirl Way, east of South 72nd Street West and south of Neibauer Road. Mr. Green read one condition into the record. Commissioner Morse asked about a weed management plan and Mr. Green stated they do not have to give that separately with this process. Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to conditionally approve the building for lease or rent application of Morin Shops and adopt a building for lease or rent findings presented in the staff report. Commissioner Morse seconded. Passed Unanimous.
LAUREL PLANNNG – Clark Stone Commercial Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval. Kurt Markegard, Laurel City Planner stated the proposed subdivision would create four new lots from the parent tract. The parcel proposed to be created is subject to an Agricultural Covenant and the restrictions on the property would be lifted as part of the review and approval process. The property is located to the south of Laurel approximately 2 miles south of the Laurel City Limits. Mr. Markegard went through the proposed conditions. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to conditionally approve the preliminary plat of the Clark Stone Commercial Subdivision and adopt the finding of facts as presented in the staff report and the SIA, Commissioner Jones seconded. Passed Unanimous.
CLAIMS – Batches 23-193, 23-194, 23-195, 23-196. Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded. Passed Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA – 1. COMMISSIONERS – A.) Board Openings – Updated List. B.) Letter to the Big Ditch Company Regarding Repairs to Birely Drain Culvert. 2. FINANCE – A.) Yellowstone County Sub-Recipient Contract with Substance Abuse Connect (Rimrock Fiscal Agent) for the Crisis Diversion Grant Contract #23-101-74116-0. B.) Yellowstone County Sub-Recipient Contract with Community Crisis Center for the Crisis Diversion Grant Contract #23-101-74116-0. C.) Lockwood Pedestrian Safety Sidewalk Contract Change Orders #1 & #2 with Askin Construction. D.) Montana Department of Commerce Contract #MT-CDBG-PL-22-02. 3. METRAPARK – Metra GM Candidate Recommendations. 4. TREASURER – Bond for Lost Warrant. 5. HUMAN RESOURCES – A.) AccuSourceHR, Inc. Agreement. B.) PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Detention Facility – 4 Appointments, 1 Termination; Motor Vehicle – 1 Appointment; Public Works – 1 Appointment; MetraPark – 3 Appointments; Justice Court – 1 Appointment.
FILE ITEMS – 1. COMMISSIONERS – A.) Notice of Disclosure in Response to Compulsory Process. B.) Final Close Out Approval for the MCEP Infrastructure Planning Grant. 2. FINANCE – Detailed Cash Investment Report – May 2023. 3. PUBLIC WORKS – A.) Contract with Wright Company for Weed Control for RSID 806 – River Ranch Retreat. B.) Contract with Bohlmans Cleaning Services for Cleaning Services at Road & bridge Office. 4. TREASURER – Treasurer’s Disbursements and Checks for May 2023. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Jones seconded. Passed Unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m.
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