REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday July 11, 2023

          ALL PRESENT:  Commissioner Ostlund, Chair; Commissioners Morse and Jones; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.

          PLEDGE:  MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

          MINUTES – June 27, 2023. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Jones seconded. Passed Unanimous.

9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION – Sheriff’s Office Promotions

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

COMMISSIONERS – Resolution 23-81 of Intent to Modify Subdivision Regulations as to the Family Member Conveyance Exemption to Subdivision Review and Setting the Public Hearing for Tuesday July 25, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108. Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 23-81, Commissioner Morse seconded. Passed Unanimous.

CLAIMS – Batches 23-203, 23-204, 23-205, 23-206, 23-207, 23-208, 24-001.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Amended Tract 2, COS 3497.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.) Support Letter – Yellowstone Conservation District Russian Olive Removal.  B.)  Board Reappointment – Randall Robison to Huntley Project FSA Board.  C.)  Commissioners Day ath the Fair Invite.  D.)  Board Openings – Update List.  E.)  Alternatives, Inc. Agreements for Misdemeanor Probation & Pre-Trial Services and Jail Alternatives.  F.)  D.A. Claim Denial Letter.  3.  COUNTY ATTORNEY – Resolution 23-80 for Prosecutorial Assistance for Montana Women’s Prison Cases.  4.  FINANCE – A.)  ARPA Project Tracking through 6/26/23.  B.)  MetraPark RFP for MontanaFair Carnival Operator 2024 - 2028.  C.)  Request for Qualifications Architectural/Engineering Services Yellowstone County Administration Building Remodel (former Miller Building).  D.)  Shooting Range Disclosure Declining Terrorism Insurance and Surplus Lines Disclosure Statement.  E.)  Metra Racing Disclosure Declining Terrorism Insurance and Surplus Lines Disclosure Statement.  F.)  AFM Equipment and Property Disclosure Declining Terrorism Insurance.  G.)  Aviation Liability Disclosure Notice of Rejection of Terrorism Insurance Coverage, Aircraft Liability Policy and Confirmation of Coverage.  H.)  Intercap Loan Application for Lockwood Pedestrian Safety District.  I.)  CDBG Planning Grant MT-CDBG-PL-20-12 Lockwood Ped Non-Motorized Plan Update Final Request for Funds.  J.)  Bonds for Lost Warrant.  K.)  Annual MOU with MT Wool Growers Association.  L.)  Resolution No. 23-77 to Create RSID 895M The Meadows Subdivision – Road.  M.)  Resolution No. 23-78 to Create RSID 896M The Meadows Subdivision – Dry Hydrant.  N.)  Resolution 23-79 to Create RSID 897M Pryor Creek Subdivision – Dry Hydrant.  O.)  Invitation of Bid Courthouse Parking Lot (former location of Round Bldg).  P.)  Notice of Award MetraPark Arena Lot & Rideshare Extension Construction Project to Askin Construction.  Q.)  Addendum to the IATSE Local (Rimrock Stagehands) Agreement with MetraPark.  R.)  DUI Task Force Contract COR-RGMOU-2023-0481-PPD.  5.  METRAPARK – A.) Purchase of GSMW Structure-Metra Grounds.  B.)  Employment Agreement – Metra GM.  6.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Detention Facility – 2 Appointments, 1 Termination; IT – 1 Appointment; MetraPark – 1 Salary & Other, 1 Termination; Youth Services Center – 1 Appointment, 1 Termination; Auditor – 1 Salary & Other; Sheriff’s Office – 3 Salary & Other; County Attorney – 1 Appointment, 1 Salary & Other, 1 Termination; GIS – 1 Salary & Other; Justice Court – 1 Appointment; Treasurer – 1 Appointment.

FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Sworn Statement of Circulation – Laurel Outlook, Yellowstone County News and The Billings Times. 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 9:46 a.m.

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