REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday June 4, 2024

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

          PLEDGE, MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.

MINUTES – May 7, 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.

FINANCE – Notice of Public Hearing for FY24-25 Budget – Public Hearings will be held Monday, June 24, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. and Continue through 5:00 p.m., Thursday June 27, 2024 in Room 3108.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Notice of Public Hearing for FY24-25 Budget, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

PUBLIC WORKS – Resolution 24-96 for Public Hearing on Possible Sale of Charles Russell Park in Frontier Subdivision.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-96, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

CLAIMS – Batches 24-165, 24-166, 24-167 and 24-168, Commissioner Jones made a MOITON to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Plat of 2 Stroke and Tutus Subdivision and the S.I.A.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Board Reappointments – Rob Schessler to Laurel Fire District #5/Robby Badgett to Broadview Cemetery Board/ Pam Hofferber to Adult Resource Alliance/ Judy Goldsby to Laurel City/County Planning Board/ Peggy Mcsweyn to Shepherd Cemetery Board.  B.)  Board Openings – Update List.  3.  FINANCE – A.) 

ARPA Project Tracking sheet Update.  B.)  Finance Contract with Hardy Construction for the County Admin Building Temporary Wall and Door.  C.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  D.)  Metra Request to Expend for Ticket Booth for Gate 1 – TABLED.  E.)  Metra Contract Addendum #1 with Republic Services for Solid Waste Disposal.  F.)  Metra ARPA Arena Indoor Sewer Lines Contract with Star Services.  G.)  Certification Regarding Lobbying.  4.  PUBLIC WORKS – A.)  Request for Qualifications – DESIGN, CONSTRUCITON ENGINEERING and CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT for Lockwood Sidewalk Project.  B.)  Invitation for Bid 56^th & Hesper Roundabout.  5.  SHERIFF – Maintenance/Service/Support Agreement between YCDF & CML Security for Period 7/1/24-6/30/25.  6.  TREASURER – Abatement of Property Taxes Delinquent for Five or More Years.  7.  HUMAN RESOURCES – A.)  Stealth Partner Group, LLC Agreement.  B.)  PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Sheriff’s Office – 2 Appointments; County Attorney – 1 Appointment; Metra – 1 Appointment.

FILE ITEMS – 1.  CLERK AN RECORDER – Board Minutes – Yellowstone Conservation District Minutes July 2018 to May 2024.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Support Letter – Crisis Diversion Grant.  B.)  Billings Bypass Highway Easement Parcel No. 7-38.  3.  FINANCE – MetraPark budget Adjustment – FY24.  4.  PUBLIC WORKS – Contract with Wright Company MT, Inc for Weed Spraying for River Ranch Retreat RSID 806M.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to set aside Item 3D from the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the amended Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  Commissioner Jones stated that on item 3D from the consent agenda he needed more information.  Mr. James Matteson, Purchasing Agent was not available to answer any questions.  Mr. Kevan Bryan, OMB Director stated that this would be a small portable ticket booth.  Commissioner Jones stated he still needed more information.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to place Item 3D on the Thursday Discussion and return the item to next Tuesday’s agenda, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS – Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund adjourned the meeting at 9:38 a.m.

APPROVE ATTEST

DATE