REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday August 13, 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 – July 23, 2024, July 30, 2024, and August 6, 2024.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Minutes, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

          Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to Table Item 3 and Items 4I on the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION – Swearing in New Sheriff’s Deputies – Deputy Kimberly Martin, Deputy Josh Wilmeth, Deputy Devin Aiello and Deputy Travis Brewington.

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

COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Resolution 24-128 to Cancel the Tuesday, September 17^th, 2024, Board of County Commissioner’s Meeting.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-128, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.  B.)  Resolution 24-126 to Participate in the Montana Community Reinvestment Plan by Identifying and Approving HAB Development Corporation as Yellowstone County’s Community Reinvestment Organization.  Ms. Patti Webster, CEO/Executive Director of HomeFront gave some background on the project.  Commissioner Ostlund allowed public comment on this issue.  Two people spoke in support of the resolution.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve Resolution 24-126, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

FINANCE – Notice of Proposed FY25 RSID Assessments – Tax Year 2024.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the Notice of Proposed FY25 RSID Assessments, Commissioner Jones seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

CLAIMS – Batches 25-010, 25-011, 25-012 and 25-013.  Commissioner Jones made a MOTION to approve the Claims, Commissioner Morse seconded.  Passed Unanimous.

CONSENT AGENDA – 1.  CLERK AND RECORDER – Plat of Gresham Subdivision and the S.I.A.  2.  COMMISSIONERS – A.)  Amusement Games Permit.  B.)  Class Specification – Detention/Shelter Care Teacher.  C.)  Board Openings – Updated List.  3.  COUNTY ATTORNEY- Branding & Local Purchasing Policy – TABLED.  4.  FINANCE – A.)  Facilities/Youth Services Contract with Montana Fence for Fence Repair/Replacement.  B.)  Public Works Weed Division Request to Expend for New Copier.  C.)  Grant #NR20325XXXXC003 EWP Project 5044 Flood Recovery Measures – Revised Final Federal Financial Report.  D.)  Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Form for FY24.  E.)  County Credit Card for Disaster and Emergency Services Director.  F.)  Bond for Lost Warrant.  G.)  Metra Invitation for Bids, ARPA Infrastructure Expo Back Lot.  H.)  Resolution No. 24-129 to Create RSID 907M Gresham Subdivision – Roads.  I.)  Resolution No. 24-130 to Create RSID 908M Gresham Subdivision – Dry Hydrant – TABLED.  J.)  Resolution No. 24-131 to Create RSID 909M Gresham Subdivision – Park.  K.)  Recommendation of Award for Short-Term Holding Facility GC/CM to Sletten Construction.  5.  METRAPARK – Metra Trust Check Log for July, 2024.  6.  PUBLIC WORKS – O’Donnell Park Contract with Top Notch Concrete.  7.  SHERIFF – A.)  Billings Adult Education Center Agreement for the Period 7/1/24 through 6/30/25.  B.)  Extended Warranty Service Agreement for Motorola-Watchguard.  8.  SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – Matthew Henry Agreement for 2024-2025.  9.  YOUTH SERVICES - A.)  Partnership Agreement between Youth Services Center and Billings School District #2.  B.)  NCIC Contract with Youth Services Center.  10.  HUMAN RESOURCES – PERSONNEL ACTION REPORTS – Elections – 1 Termination; Sheriff’s Office – 2 Appointments, 1 Salary & Other; Detention Facility- 2 Appointments, 1 Termination; Motor Vehicle – 2 Appointments, 1 Termination; Road & Bridge – 1 Appointment.

FILE ITEMS – 1.  AUDITOR – Payroll Audit for July 16, July 31, 2024.  2.  CLERK AND RECORDER – 2024 DOR Certified Values.  3.  CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT- Checks and Disbursements for July 2024.  4.  EMERGENCY AND GENERAL SERVICES – EMPG – FY23/24 Quarter 4 Reimbursement Request Submitted.  5.  HUMAN RESOURCES – Response to Audit Findings – July 16, 2024, to July 31, 2024.  Commissioner Morse made a MOTION to approve the amended 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 9:48 a.m.

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