REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday January 9, 2024

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

          PLEDGE:  MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

MINUTES – December 12, 2023, December 19, 2023, and January 2, 2024.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

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

METRAPARK – MetraPark – Update.  Mr. Stoney Field, General Manager stated that the parking lot projects are being finished up.  Chase Hawks went well there were 5,000 people in attendance.  Mr. Field stated that are several concerts coming up.  Mr. Cody Reitz, Marketing and Sales Director stated that Chase Hawks had the highest grossing year ever.  Upcoming concerts include Bryan Adams, Parker McCollum, Breaking Benjamin, Jon Pardi, and Journey.  He also stated that another concert is in the works. 

COUNTY ATTORNEY – Resolution 24-04 of Intent to Grant Tax Abatement to CHS, Inc. on Class Eight Property and Setting the Public Hearing for Tuesday January 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-04, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

FINANCE – Notice of Public Hearing for Considering Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Notice of Public Hearing, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

CLAIMS – Batches 24-093, 24-094, 24-095, 24-096 and 24-097.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

CONSENT AGENDA – COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Term End Thank You Letter – Johnnie McClusky Youth Services Center.  B.)  Board Reappointment – John Gregory to Fuego FSA Board.  C.)  Policy Advisory Committee.  2.  FINANCE – A.)  Finance Contract with Con’eer Engineering for Mechanical Design Services for the Yellowstone County Administration Building.  B.  DEQ Grant for the Yellowstone County Junk Vehicle Department.  C.)  Finance Request to Expend – Riverside Cemetery Mower Deck Replacement.  D.)  Lockwood Pedestrian Safety District – Old Hardin Road Sidewalk Project Phase II Change Order #4 – Askin Construction – Contract Deduction of $68,178.50.  E.)  MetraPark Invitation for Bid West Concession.  F.)  Bond for Lost Warrant on Lost Check.  3.  METRAPARK – A.)  Metra Trust Check Log for December 2023.  B.)  MontanaFair Night Show and Gate Entertainment Budget Requests.  4.  PUBLIC WORKS – Gravel Contract with Gerald Gable.  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – A.)  Youth Services Center Assistant Director Position.  B.)  PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT – Facilities – 1 Appointment; MetraPark – 1 Appointment; Motor Vehicle – 1 Termination; Detention Facility – 2 Appointments, 1 Salary & Other, 1 Termination; Sheriff’s Office – 1 Termination.

FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Board Minutes – County Water and Sewer Board Minutes – September, October, November.  2.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT – Checks and Disbursements for December 2023.  3.  HUMAN RESOURCES – Traditional and High Deductible Plan Documents.  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 9:39 a.m.

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