REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday June 11, 2024
ALL PRESENT: Commissioner Ostlund, Chair; Commissioner Morse; Commissioner Jones was absent; Board Clerk Teri Reitz; Clerk and Recorder Jeff Martin.
PLEDGE: MOMENT OF SILENCE, Held.
MINUTES May 14, 2024. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.
9:30 a.m. BID OPENING Open and Acknowledge RFQ for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Yellowstone County Courthouse Remodel. Bids were received, opened, and acknowledged from Cushing Terrell, A & E and Schutz Foss. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to refer the bids to staff for recommendation back to this board, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.
9:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING A.) Resolution #24-98 to Dissolve RSID 713M Tanglewood Lake Estates Subdivision 2nd Filing. Commissioner Ostlund opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-98, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous. B.) Resolution #24-99 to Change Boundary RSID 715M Tanglewood Lake Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Ostlund opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-99, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.
9:30 a.m. ZONE CHANGE PUBLIC HEARING County Zone Change 1 SZD #17 5750 Pleasant Hollow Trail Agriculture Residential to Residential 10 A zone change request from Agriculture Residential to Residential 10, on Block 1, Lot 2 of Herlee Subdivision, a 20.2 acre parcel of land. County Planning and Zoning Commission completed the public hearing on June 10, 2024. Ms. Nicole Cromwell, Zoning Coordinator went through the staff report. Ms. Cromwell stated that the Planning staff is recommending approval of the requested zone change based on general conformance and the adopted development plan for Special Zoning District 17. The stated intent of the district is as follows: The regulations and development pattern adopted herein are for the purpose of protecting and furthering the health, safety, and general welfare of the people living in the district and in Yellowstone County, Montana. Commissioner Ostlund opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Special Zoning District 17 Zone Change 1 with the reasons noted in the staff report, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON REGULAR, CONSENT AND FILED AGENDA ITEMS Hearing no comment Commissioner Ostlund continued the Board Meeting.
METRAPARK MetraPark Update Facilities Director. Mr. Stoney Field, General Manager introduced Cole Kuntz, Facilities Director. Mr. Kuntz stated that since taking the position vacant positions have been filled. Mr. Kuntz also stated that he has been reviewing the budget. Mr. Cody Reitz, Sales and Marketing Director introduced the new Marketing Coordinator Liz Arlian. Mr. Reitz also stated that a Classic Rock Concert will be announced soon. There are only 59 days until MontanaFair. Sponsorships are up.
FINANCE Resolution #24-90 for Elected Officials Salaries FY25. Mr. Scott Twito, Chairman of the Elected Officials Compensation Board stated that the board held 2 public meetings. Mr. Twito also noted that 4% was recommended as an increase to the base salary of the Elected Officials and 90% of the District Court judges salary was recommended for the Justice of Peaces salaries. Longevity has not changed. Mr. Twito noted that this was a unanimous recommendation. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-90, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.
CLAIMS Batches 24-169 and 24-170. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA 1. COMMISSIONERS A.) Board Reappointment Tyler Bush to Zoning Commission. B.) Commissioner Board Appointments Commissioner Morse to Beartooth RC&D, Commissioner Ostlund to Area II Agency on Aging & Yellowstone County Museum Board. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution 24-100 a Resolution of Yellowstone County Outlining the Procedures for Tax Abatement Applications. 3. FINANCE A.) MetraPark Request to Expend for Lot #2 Campground Water & Electrical Improvements. B.) Facilities Contract with JV Restaurant Supply, Walk-In Cooler Floor Replacement at Yellowstone County Detention Facility. C.) DUI Task Force Strategic Plan FY24-25. D.) Public Works Request to Expend for a Truck Bed with Undermount Toolboxes. E.) MetraPark Request to Expend for New Walk-Thru Access Picnic Tables. F.) Landfill Use Agreement with the City of Billings. G.) Metra Request to Expend for Ticket Booth for Gate 1. 4. METRAPARK Metra Trust Check Log for May 2024. 5. SHERIFF Amendment to Existing Agreement between Yellowstone County & Summit Food. 6. HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS MetraPark 2 Appointments; Youth Services Center 1 Appointment, 2 Terminations; Sheriffs Office 5 Salary & Other.
FILE IETMS 1. CLERK AND RECORDER Yellowstone County Board Minutes MetraPark Advisory Board; County Water District of Billings Heights. 2. CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT Clerk of Court Checks and Disbursements for May 2024. 3. COMMISSIONERS A.) DUI Task Force Board Minutes May 2024. B.) DUI Task Force Updated Bylaws. C.) Letter from MSgt. Jose A. Bustos Jr. 4. HUMAN RESOURCES New Health Insurance Rates. Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda and place the File Items to file, Commissioner Ostlund seconded. Passed Unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COUNTY BUSINESS Hearing no comments Commissioner Ostlund adjourned the meeting at 9:49 a.m.
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