September 6, 2024 Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Turley. Commissioner Pancratz and Commissioner Goffena were present.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the day’s agenda as is. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the minutes from the August 30 meeting after mentioning that Commissioner Pancratz attended the Refuse board meeting. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Public Comment on the 2024/2025 Final Budget Resolution 2024-27. No Public Comment.
Public Comment on the County Purchase of the Wier Building.
Theresa Doumitt, County Attorney Larsen and Deputy County Attorney Krakowka. Were present. “Kate” was also present via go to meeting, but did not comment when Commissioner Pancratz asked if she had any comment or questions. Ms. Doumitt mentioned that Developer Randy Hafer would like to meet with the Commissioners and Bill Tieszen to discuss structural issues of the building. The Commissioners are going to task Tetra Tech to check on Hazmat materials for the safety of any workers.
End of Public comment.
County Attorney Larsen and Deputy County Attorney Krakowka spent the morning observing the meeting.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to sign the Request to the Department of commerce for an Extension to the MCEP Grant MT-TSEP-CG-21-164 the Goffena bridge. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to sign the Request for Reimbursement form for MT-TSEP-CG-21-164 In the amount of $577,355.24.
Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to sign the DNRC Agreement for the Fire Protection Bureau and County Fire Chiefs. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried. (This was signed by DocuSign)
Commissioner Turley attended the Roundup Memorial Hospital (RMH) Board meeting on September 5, 2024. Administrator Rick Schroeder introduced the new RMH Administrator Tracy Anderson. Mrs. Anderson stated that she is very excited to be administrator of RMH and her family is looking forward to being members of the local community. Cindy Moore made note that nursing personnel and patient care has made a great deal of improvement after Covid. Cindy also discussed that a Community Health Needs Assessment has been completed and that both RMH and Catalyst-For-Change employees hired by the Musselshell County Commission should co-ordinate efforts. Commissioner Turley stated that the Commission highly supports this effort, which is one of the reasons for their hiring of Community Health employees. Val Russell indicated that with the co-ordination of Billings Clinic, health care improvement continues at RMH to the point that many health care requests require an appointment given caseload. Mr. Jerry Rutan stated that a great deal of improvement to the RMH building, and grounds has been completed. RMH budget and financials remain positive, particularly due to reduced contract nursing. Roundup Memorial continues to be in a very positive situation.
Sheriff Lesnik visited with the Commissioners.
DES Director Russell and Coordinator Rook gave their weekly report to the Commissioners. The next Fi Council meeting will be November 7, 2024. This will be an “in-person” open house. A reminder of the road department meeting on the 16th with Wendy Jone for the mitigation of County R-O-W’s. They are trying to get more tenders and cisterns from DNRC. There were several car accidents this week. One of them was very traumatic. Fire Staffing Stations are good through the next week. There were 2 new addresses. A new plotter was installed.
CFO Kirk met with the Commissioners to go over the Airport and some policies. Gary Gates with the FAA was present via telephone. Ms. Kirk will be working on a new Policy and Procedure for tracking airport fuel and expenses.
Ambulance Director Solberg gave his weekly report to the Commissioners. The concrete slabs have been poured for the East Repeater. They are waiting to get the new camera for recording meetings to upload to YouTube next week.
Public Comment on any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Commissioners that is NOT on the Agenda.
Monty Sealey visited with the Commissioners to talk about the hearing with the City on the new water rates. The base rate is compared to consumption, and it is the national standard EDU (End User Units). There has to be a basis for repayment.
There being no further business Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Monday September 9, 2024 Road Department meeting.
All Commissioners, Road and Bridge Supervisor Stockert and Secretary Newman, were present.
There was an update on Delphia Bridge. A proposal was received from TCA Group for the repair. The tentative start time is the first week of October. The Commissioners will sign the proposal, September 13, 2024. The septic was fixed at the shop all is well with the facilities now. The insurance company totaled both the truck and trailer from the accident. A new truck was picked up Thursday 9/5/24 and a new trailer was ordered. The new employee is doing great. The Musselshell County return to work policy was discussed. Ms. Newman is checking into getting employee ID’s.
End of meeting.
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