Commission Agenda-June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
| 9:00AM | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | |
| 9:00AM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 9:15AM | B. | PERMISSION TO RECRUIT A PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST/ Kim Bryan, Public Health Director; Julie Straub, HRM |
| 9:30AM | C. | DISCUSSION/DECISION ON MARKET ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEVERAL POSITIONS/ Julie Straub, HRM; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder |
| 10:00AM | D. | ATTEND BRIDGER PIPELINE EXPANSION COOPERATORS MEETING – ZOOM MEETING/ BLM Representatives |
| 11:00AM | E. | DISCUSSION/DECISION ON STATE/COUNTY COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT/ Desiree Thielen, Planner & DES Coordinator; Randy Hoenke, County Fire Warden; Tom Bruha, Baker Rural Fire Chief; Kalyn Bohle, Plevna Rural Fire Chief; Scott McAvoy, DNRC |
| 11:30AM | F. | DISCUSSION/DECISION ON DISPATCH FACILITY NAME CHANGE PER 911 BOARD RECOMMENDATION/ Brenda Hoeger, Emergency Communications Dispatch Supervisor & 911 Coordinator; Desiree Thielen, Planner & DES Coordinator |
| 11:45AM | G. | PERMISSION TO RECRUIT AN EXTENSION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND INCREASE POSITION’S HOURS/ Sara Berger, Weed Control Coordinator; Julie Straub, HRM PERMISSION TO RECRUIT A LEAD GOLF COURSE CREW HAND/ Nathan Kalbach, Golf Course Superintendent |
| NOON RECESS | ||
| 1:15PM | H. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 1:30PM | I. | COUNTY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION/ Darcy Wassmann 1. Review draft Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) Memorandum of Understanding 2. Review draft Interlocal/Maintenance Access Agreement for landowners near the spillway 3. Review Resolution granting statutory authority to the County Sanitarian 4. Review Professional Services Agreement with TAB Electronics 5. Closed Session – Thielen Litigation Update (IF NEEDED) 6. Old Business as needed |
| 2:00PM | J. | DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL FALLON COUNTY SPONSORSHIP FOR SOUTHEAST ELECTRIC CO-OP BRIC GRANT – CONFERENCE CALL/ Desiree Thielen, Planner & DES Coordinator; Dale Butori, MT DES District Field Officer; Tye Williams, Southeast Electric Co-Op Representative; Andrew Long, MT DES Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer |
| 2:30PM | K. | CHAMBER UPDATES/ Alissa Miller, Executive Director; Kylie Kings, Chamber Assistant |
| 2:45PM L. COMMISSION WORK SESSION 1. Approve June 22-26, 2026 Commission Minutes 2. Approve June 22 Closed Session Minutes 3. Executive Decisions a. Discussion/Decision on fair contract b. Discussion/Decision on Zetron quote per 911 Advisory Board recommendation c. Discussion/Decision on request for support letter on comprehensive energy permitting reform d. Discussion/Decision on adopting Resolution #1180 to purchase real property from the City of Baker e. Discussion/Decision on adopting FY27 Salary Resolution #1181 f. Discussion/Decision on adopting Amended Procurement Policy Resolution #1182 g. Discussion/Decision on Shaun Crisler quote for purchase/install for Plevna Senior Citizen flooring h. Discussion/Decision to approve & Docusign MDT Operating & Transade Agreements for the Council on Aging Transportation Prog. i. Appoint Board Members to various advisory boards 4. Old Business as needed a. Sign previously approved Matt Axton Music Performance Contract for the Museum 5. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers/encroachment and approach permits/zoning compliance (as needed) | ||
| 4:00PM | M. | CLOSED SESSION PREDISCIPLINARY MEETING/ Taylor Honabach, Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Brenda Hoeger, Emergency Communications Supervisor; Julie Straub, HRM |
| ADJOURN |
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026
FALLON COUNTY COURT HOUSE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY
