REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday March 19, 2024

 

          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 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Annual Presentation to Governing Bodies. Ms. Elyse Monat, Active Transportation Planner stated The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will give its annual presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.  BPAC is composed of 7 volunteer members, 3 appointed by the County, 3 appointed by the City, and 1 appointed by the Planning Board. The purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to advise the City Council, Mayor, County Commissioners, Planning Board, and all departments and boards of the City and County with regard to non-motorized transportation matters. The presentation will cover what BPAC does, trail and bikeway counts, achievements in the past year, and considerations for moving forward.

            9:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING – A.)  Resolution No. 24-39 to Expand RSID 709M – Clarks Fork River Ranch Subdivision.  Mr. Tim Miller stated that once a year all the RSID’s are reviewed and determined if they need to be expanded.  Commissioner Ostlund opened the Public Hearing.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Ostlund closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-39, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  B.)  Resolution No. 24-40 to Expand RSID 723M – Clarks Fork Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Ostlund opened the Public Hearing.  Two people spoke in opposition of the proposed expansion.  One person spoke stating that he didn’t believe that his property should be added to the RSID because it was not a benefitted property.  Mr. Steve Williams, Yellowstone County Attorney explained the definition of a benefitted property.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Ostlund closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-40, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  C.)  Resolution No. 24-41 to Expand RSID 741M – Conrad Subdivision.  Commissioner Ostlund opened the Public Hearing.  One person had questions regarding the land that the dry hydrant was located on.  Mr. Tim Miller stated he would talk to the person after the meeting regarding the dry hydrant.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Ostlund closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-41, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  D.)  Resolution 24-52 to Grant Tax Abatement to CHS, Inc. on Class Eight Property.  Commissioner Ostlund opened the Public Hearing.  A representative for CHS spoke regarding the tax abatement.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Ostlund closed the Public Hearing.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-52 and approve the 80% tax abatement, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

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

          COUNTY ATTORNEY – A.)  Resolution 24-53 of Intent to Grant Tax Abatement to Coca-Cola on Class Eight Property and Setting the Public Hearing for Tuesday April 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-53, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  B.)  Resolution 24-54 of Intent to Grant Tax Abatement to Signal Peak on Class Eight Property and Setting the Public Hearing for Tuesday April 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-54, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  C.)  Resolution 24-56 of Intent to Adopt the Growth Policy for the Area Around the City of Laurel and Setting the Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-56, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          PLANNING DEPARTMENT – Longhorn Subdivision Preliminary Minor Plat. 

          CLAIMS – Batches 24-128, 24-129, 24-130 and 24-131.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

          CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Plat of Onyx Pointe Subdivision, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Road and Utility Dedication, and Easement for Utility Lot Access.  2.  FINANCE – A.)  Resolution No. 24-36 to Create RSID 901M Onyx Pointe Subdivision – Roads and Stormwater.  B.)  Resolution No. 24-37 to Create RSID 902M Onyx Pointe Subdivision – Dry Hydrant.  C.)  Resolution No. 24-38 to Create RSID 903M Onyx Pointe Subdivision – Drainfield System.  D.)  Metra ARPA Infrastructure Back Lot Contract with Terracon for Materials Testing.  E.)  Facilities Request to Expend for Garage Door Replacement.  F.)  MetraPark west Concessions (2) Invitation for Bids.  G.)  Facilities Contract with Montana Sprinkler Service for Yellowstone County Museum Lawn Maintenance.  H.)  MetraPark Recommendation of Award to Bruco, Inc. for Ride-On Scrubber/Sweeper.  I.)  MetraPark Recommendation of Award to Hillyard, Inc. for Ride-On Floor Scrubber.  J.)  Intent to Cancel Old Warrants on 6/30/24 for Checks over 8 Years Old.  K.)  Intent to Send Unclaimed Property to the State of Montana.  3.  PUBLIC WORKS – A.)  Invitation for Bid Public Works Crack Seal Project I 2023-2024.  B.)  Invitation for Bid Public Works Asphalt Overlay Project III 2023-2024 Golf Course Road & West 9th Street.  4.  SHERIFF – Computer Support Agreement with the City of Billings for Period 7/1/24 to 6/30/25.  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Road & Bridge – 1 Termination; Detention Facility – 2 Appointments, 2 Terminations; Justice Court – 1 Termination; Sheriff’s Office – 1 Termination; County Attorney – 2 Appointments.

          FILE ITEMS – 1.  COMMISSIONERS – MDT Federal Aid Project Roadside Safety Improvements.  2.  FINANCE – A.)  Budget Adjustment to Move Petty Cash and Activity from the Drug Forfeiture Funds to the Sheriff’s Fund.  B.)  Youth Services Training Budget Adjustment.  C.)  Detailed Cash Investment Report February 2024.  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 – Mr. Steve Simonsen thanked the Commissioners for a support letter for the Realtor’s Association Grant.  Hearing no other comments Commissioner Ostlund adjourned the meeting at 10:21 a.m.

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