January 7, 2022
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz were present. Clerk and Recorder Tomassi took minutes at today’s meetings.
Pledge of allegiance.
Clerk and Recorder Tomassi opened nominations for the 2022 Commission Chairman. Commissioner Turley made the motion to nominate Commissioner Goffena as Chairman. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena opened nominations for the 2022 Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to nominate Commissioner Turley as Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the minutes from December 30, 2021 meeting as is. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley attended a Hospital Board meeting on January 6, 2022. Commissioner Turley gave an update on the status of the Roundup Memorial Hospital.
Mayor Jones, Councilman Toombs and Councilman Fisher attended today’s meeting to discuss the draft copy of their interlocal agreement between the City of Roundup and Musselshell County Law Enforcement with Sheriff Lesnik and the Commissioners. Mayor Jones also handed the Commissioners a copy of their draft interlocal agreement between the City of Roundup and Justice Court. Justice of the Peace Bradley Marking was not at today’s meeting. It was decided that all parties will meet again on January 28, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the changes and corrections to the draft agreements.
DES Director Russell and Coordinator Rook gave their weekly report to the Commissioners. They announced that the FEMA Big Buy Out is completely closed out. They are currently looking into purchasing a shed in order to keep the palates of sand bags out of the weather until the sand bags are needed for floods. Delivery of foam has been handed out to the Fire Departments. Director Russell is currently working on possibly trading in 4 fire truck/vehicles in order to get 2 dual purpose vehicles which will be a big improvement in fighting fires. There have been 2 new addresses assigned this week. Direct Russell discussed the possibility of hiring a full time GIS employee instead of a part time. There are currently 10 active COVID cases in Musselshell County.
Ambulance Director Solberg met with Commissioners and gave his weekly updates.
CFO Kirk met with the Commissioners to go over monthly expenditure and revenue reports.
There were no attendees present during the 2:30 public comment meeting regarding spending some of the ARPA funds.
Theresa Doumitt attended 3:00 business meeting. Commissioner Goffena opened public comment on any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission that is not on the agenda.
Theresa Doumitt gave an update on the funding of the Welcome Plaza/Kiosk project and asked the Commissioners if they had any ARPA or Cares Act funds available to go towards the project. There is still approximately $105,000 shortfall to cover the completion of the project. The Commissioners will look into if the project is even eligible for the use of ARPA funds and will discuss how much the County can put towards the project.
There was no more public comment.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve and sign Resolution 2022-1 changing the reimbursement rates for mileage to 58.5 cents. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve and sign Resolution 2022-2 setting legal holidays for 2022. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve and sign Resolution 2022-3 establishing regular meeting dates of the Musselshell Commissioners and describe procedure for public participation. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to table Resolution 2022-4 establishing travel and meal reimbursement rates for County employees. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion to table. Motion to table carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve and sign Resolution 2022-5 establishing the 2022 Elected Official Salary Compensation Board. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve and sign Resolution 2022-6 setting the Fire Season for the County of Musselshell for 2022. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve and sign Resolution 2022-7 allowing the County Road Department to apply for the 2022 Montana Coal Impact Grant in the amount of $304,640.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to table the Contract with One Health to be part of the Central Montana Health District. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion to table. Motion to table carried.
There being no further business the 3:00 business meeting was adjourned.
Monty Sealey from Montana Reginal Water Authority came in and discussed the corrected agreement for approval.
No other business was held for the day.
Commissioner Goffena and Commissioner Turley did claims on January 6, 2022
Claims for the first run of January 2022 = $549,916.33
Last modified: March 9, 2022
