Commission Agenda – May 4-8, 2026
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
| 9:30AM | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | |
| 9:30AM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 9:45AM | B. | OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE UPDATES/ Robbie Christiaens, Outside Maintenance Supervisor |
| 10:00AM | C. | ROAD UPDATES/ Bryan Batchelor, Road Superintendent; Carl Overland and/or Mitch Overn, Shop Mechanic 1. Discussion/Decision on Landfill assisting with hauling for the Road Department as needed/ Jeff Frank, Manager of Landfill Operations |
| 10:15AM | D. | LANDFILL UPDATES/ Jeff Frank, Manager of Landfill Operations |
| 10:30AM | E. | PROJECT UPDATES/ Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering 1. Discussion/Decision on COS for Triangle Park and additional lake property |
| 11:00AM | F. | PERMISSION TO INCREASE EXTENSION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HOURS/ Sara Berger, Weed Control Coordinator; Julie Straub, HRM PERMISSION TO RECRUIT FOR A PERMANENT EXTENSION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT |
| 11:15AM | G. | WAGE DISCUSSION/DECISION ON COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER/ Julie Straub, HRM PERMISSION TO RECRUIT FOR A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER |
| 11:45AM | H. | TIM SHEEHY REPRESENTATIVE UPDATES/ Celia Herbel, Eastern Regional Director and Agricultural Liaison |
| NOON RECESS | ||
| 1:15PM | I. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 1:30PM | J. | COUNTY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION/ Darcy Wassmann 1. Discussion on Contract of Services for Tab Electronics 2. Discussion on Resolution to rename roads – Windy View Road to Windy View Trail 3. Review Resolution of Intent 4. Review Planning Board By-Laws 5. Old Business as needed 6. Closed Session – Thielen Litigation Update (IF NEEDED) |
| 2:00PM | K. | PLANNER & DES UPDATES/ Desiree Thielen, Planner & DES Coordinator 1. Review Planning Board By-Laws 2. Review Scoping Survey for alternative energy zoning 3. Discussion/Decision on contracting with a planning consultant 4. Discussion/Decision on EAP for the Upper Dam |
| 2:30PM | L. | ANOTHER CHANCE RECOVERY UPDATES/ Tracy Goerndt 1. Discussion on Alcohol Tax Funding Designation for fiscal year 2027 |
| 2:45PM | M. | COMMISSION WORK SESSION 1. Approve April 27 – May 1, 2026 Commission Minutes 2. Executive Decisions a. Discussion/Decision on Agreement with KLJ for Professional Services for Baker Municipal Airport Lighting Rehabilitation Project b. Discussion/Decision on Fireside Maintenance Service Agreement for the Road Department c. Discussion/Decision on Montana Department of Justice 911 Grant Program Contract 3. Old Business as needed a. Discussion/Decision to approve Planning Board By-Laws b. Discussion/Decision to conduct scoping survey per Planning Board recommendation c. Discussion/Decision on Gooseneck Implement Purchase Agreement for previously approved cemetery mowers c. Discussion/Decision on designation for the FY27 Alcohol Tax funding 4. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers/encroachment and approach permits/zoning compliance (as needed) 5. Approve April 2026 Payroll & Withholdings 6. Approve April 2026 End of Month Claims |
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TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
| 12:45PM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 1:00PM | B. | EDUCATIONAL DISCUSSION WITH PLEVNA GOVERNMENT CLASS |
| 1:30PM | C. | SANITARIAN UPDATES/ Janalee Ferrel, Sanitarian |
| 2:00PM | D. | FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX UPDATES/ David Espeland, CEO; Marjorie Losing, CFO |
| 2:30PM | E. | SALARY COMMISSION WORK SESSION/ Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Kimberly Jensen, Payroll Clerk; Julie Straub, HRM; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Judge Anna J. Straub, Justice of the Peace; Jodi Varner, Member of the Public |
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
| 9:45AM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 10:00AM | B. | BRIDGER PIPELINE UPDATES/ Bridger Pipeline Representatives |
| NOON RECESS | ||
| 2:15PM | C. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 2:30PM | D. | SALARY COMMISSION WORK SESSION – IF NEEDED/ Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Kimberly Jensen, Payroll Clerk; Julie Straub, HRM; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Judge Anna J. Straub, Justice of the Peace; Kyle Medearis, Member of the Public; Jodi Varner, Member of the Public |
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THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026
| 12:00PM | ATTEND BAKER CHAMBER MEETING – CORNER BAR | |
| 2:15PM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 2:30PM | B. | SALARY COMMISSION WORK SESSION – IF NEEDED/ Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Kimberly Jensen, Payroll Clerk; Julie Straub, HRM; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Judge Anna J. Straub, Justice of the Peace; Kyle Medearis, Member of the Public; Jodi Varner, Member of the Public |
| ADJOURN |
