August 11, 2023
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Turley. Commissioner Pancratz and Commissioner Goffena were present.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the agenda as is. Commissioner Pancratz seconded
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the August 4, 2023 minutes as written. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena attended a Musselshell Watershed Coalition meeting on Tuesday August 8, 2023. This is the first time Deadman’s Basin has been at full capacity in August that anyone at the meeting could remember.
Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz attended the LEPC meeting on Tuesday August 8, 2023 by Zoom.
All Commissioner attended the PUD meeting on Monday August 7, 2023 at the City Offices for the application for Randy Hafer building permit for the Central School Building.
Justice of the Peace Marking met with the Commissioners to discuss the Court Services Interlocal Agreement with the City.
Bobbi Roun and Laura Singley with Compliance Monitoring Systems met with the Commissioners. Court Compliance Officer Vohs and County Attorney Larsen were also present. Ms. Singley gave a service description and cost sheet for some of the products they sell. Ms. Vohs will confer with Sheriff Lesnik to see if they could use any of their products.
County Attorney Larsen visited with the Commissioners.
Sheriff Lesnik gave his weekly report to the Commissioners. The preliminary budget was discussed.
Angie Mozqueda from Youth Prevention met with the Commissioners. Ayden, Caitlin and Thaiden from Youth CARES (Cultivating, Acceptance, Respect, Empathy, Support) were also present. They are doing safety measures to help their peers. They have been doing a lot of projects to involve families such as “movie under the stars” and a “family bingo” night. They will be starting a recruitment program.
Ambulance Director Solberg gave his weekly report to the Commissioners. Airport transmitters sites have been fixed. The DMV Lease with the County was discussed.
Mayor Jones and Pam Carter with the Musselshell County Housing Authority (Homes on the Range) met with the Commissioners to go over an Agreement. Some information needs gathered to clarify some ownership.
Public Comment:
Roger Siemion with Area II Council on Aging, Brenda Vescovi with Musselshell Council on Aging met with the Commissioners regarding leasing the kitchen of the Senior Center. Within the boundaries of the grant they received for the purchase of the ovens it states they cannot be used by any commercial or private entities. The Commissioners were not aware that the ovens in the Commons were owned separately and agreed that grant funding should not be at risk, and the proposed business start-up lease will not be approved. Nonetheless, the Commissioners clearly stated that it is their policy that Musselshell County is supportive of business and willing to assist business startup as much as possible.
Albert Carlson with Green Oil & Field regarding property he owns within the city limits and getting some clarification on when a road went in.
Sherri Flanscha met with the Commissioners regarding the sale of the Areana Café on Main Street. The Commissioner directed her to speak to the Clerk & Recorder. David and Wendy Shreeve wanted to apologize to the Commissioners for the letter that was put into the Roundup Record regarding the Commissioners and the purposed Middle Musselshell Water District. They feel it was not warranted.
Justin Carlton came in to officially invite the Commissioners to the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on August 21, 2023 at 7:00 A.M.
Theresa Doumitt came in to thank the Commissioners for attending the PUD meeting with the City and their support in finding ways to move forward with the Central School project. The Welcome Center Kiosk is moving along nicely finally.
John Husar with Ponderosa Energy met with the Commissioner to update them on the purposed wind farm north of town. They are looking at turbines for the most effective and efficient. They would also like another letter regarding the permits needed from Musselshell County.
End of Public comment.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to appoint Sue Olson to the Tax Appeal Board. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to appoint Cathy Kimbol to the Tax Appeal Board. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to TABLE signing the Area II Agency on Aging Certification of Match for Fiscal Year 2024. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to review the NorthWestern Energy invoice for service to the Airport. Commissioner Turley will call Northwestern with the information. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to sign Resolution 2023-41 to accept the seconded half of the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund in the amount of $317,455.00. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to sign the Encroachment Permit for Section 8, Township 8 North, Range 25 East on Golf Course Road submitted by Joseph Brady Smith. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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