Commission Agenda – June 22-26, 2026
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
| 9:00AM | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | |
| 9:00AM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 9:15AM | B. | DISCUSSION ON THE UPPER DAM OPERATION & MAINTENANCE/ Desiree Thielen, Planner & DES Coordinator; Steve Zachmann, City of Baker Mayor |
| 9:45AM | C. | SANITARIAN UPDATES/ Janalee Ferrell, Sanitarian |
| 10:00AM | D. | ROAD UPDATES/ Bryan Batchelor, Road Superintendent; Carl Overland, Shop Mechanic |
| 10:15AM | E. | PERMISSION TO RECRUIT FOR THE LEAD CREW HAND POSITION/ Jennefer Wheeler, Fairgrounds Manager |
| 10:30AM | F. | COMMISSION WORK SESSION 1. Approve June 8-12, 2026 Commission Minutes 2. Approve June 11, 2026 Closed Session Commission Minutes 3. Executive Decisions a. Discussion/Decision on fair contract b. Discussion/Decision on Morrison Maierle Proposal for Engineering Services for the Upper Dam 5-year inspection c. Discussion/Decision on DPHHS Immunization Program Task Order d. Discussion/Decision on 7F Services Agreement for 6th Street box culvert project e. Discussion/Decision on EMPG Subrecipient Certification of Compliance f. Discussion/Decision on Obligating Document for Award for the Emergency Management Performance Grant g. Discussion/Decision on MTI quote for repairing the hospital HVAC Unit h. Discussion/Decision on cost of living adjustment recommended by the Salary Commission i. Discussion/Decision on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Addendum to MOU 4. Old Business as needed a. Discussion/Decision on 2023 John Deere Gator 5. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers/encroachment and approach permits/zoning compliance (as needed) |
| 11:15AM | G. | DISPATCH UPDATES/ Brenda Hoeger, Emergency Communications Supervisor 1. Discussion/Decision on Zetron switches quote |
| 11:30AM | H. | EPEDC UPDATES/ Terra Burman, EPEDC Executive Director |
| NOON RECESS | ||
| 1:15PM | I. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 1:30PM | J. | COUNTY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION/ Darcy Wassmann 1. Closed Session – Thielen Litigation Update/ Calvin Stacey, Stacey & Funyak Law Firm; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Bryan Batchelor, Road Superintendent 2. Discussion on Resolution to adopt new planning fee schedule per the Planning Boards recommendation 3. Discussion/Decision on Resolution to Purchase the Real Property from the City of Baker 4. Review Resolution granting statutory authority to the County Sanitarian 5. Old Business as needed |
| 2:15PM | K. | DISCUSSION/DECISION ON MARKET ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEVERAL POSITIONS/ Julie Straub, HRM; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder |
| 2:45PM | L. | PERMISSION TO HIRE A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER/ Kim Bryan, Public Health Director; Julie Straub, HRM |
| 3:00PM | M. | DISCUSSION/DECISION ON JUNK VEHICLE BUDGET CORRECTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 25-26/ Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder DISCUSSION/DECISION ON UPDATING THE PROCUREMENT POLICY |
| ADJOURN |
JUNE 22 ATTEND MACO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – HELENA MT
JUNE 25-26 ATTEND BUILDING ENERGY ECONOMIES IN RURAL MONTANA EVENT – MILES CITY, MT
