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Fallon County of Montana

Commission Agenda – May 6 – May 10, 2024

Commission Agenda – May 6 – May 10, 2024

FALLON COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICIAL AGENDA
MAY 6 – MAY 10, 2024 AMENDED 3/5/24 3:00 PM
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 10 W. FALLON, BAKER MT

NEXT WEEK’S AGENDA APPOINTMENTS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, MAY 9th AT 2:00 PM

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024

9:00AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
9:00AMA.AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT  
9:15AMB.OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE UPDATE/Robbie Christiaens, Maintenance Supervisor; Derrick DeHaan, Maintenance Assistant  
9:45AMC.PERMISSION TO HIRE SEASONAL OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE CREW HANDS/ Robbie Christiaens, Maintenance Supervisor; Julie Straub, HRM  
10:00AMD.ROAD/SHOP UPDATES/Bobby Wiedmer, Road Superintendent; Mitch Overn/Carl Overland, Shop Mechanics  
10:30AME.PROJECT UPDATES/Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Rich Menger, Sanitarian  
11:00AMF.IT UPDATES/Josh Lewis, System Administrator  
11:30AMG.SMART & EMEDA MONTHLY UPDATES/Vaughn Zenko, Executive Director; Cheyanne Dame, ED Specialist  
       NOON RECESS  
1:15PMH.AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT  
1:30PMI.COUNTY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION/Darcy Wassmann
    1. Resolution/Contract for the Indigent Burial Policy.
    2. Burial Application form.
    3. Agreement/Addendum for the Buerkle Scoria pit.
    4. Baker Senior Center transfer of ownership/lease.
    5. Vacating plats from County COS.
    6. Agricultural easement for Randy Tunby.
    7. Resolution for Fair Board reimbursement.
    8. Updated Baker Chamber MOA.
    9. Review Parkview & Public Health cleaning agreement.
    10. Discuss Research Policy for the Clerk & Recorders office.
    11. Sign Request for FAA Approval of Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements to Laurel Municipal Airport  
2:00PMJ.CEMETERY UPDATES/Chanse Hoenke, Seasonal Cemetery Caretaker  
2:30PMK.PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES/Kim Bryan, Director of Public Health  
3:00PML.COMMISSION WORK SESSION
     1. Approve April 29th – May 3rd, 2024 Commission Minutes
     2. Approve April 2024 End of Month Claims
          a. Discuss Fairgrounds fire hydrant repair invoice/ Matt Plaisted, Road Operator/Fair Board Chair;
Kimberly Jensen, AP Clerk
     3. Approve April 2024 Payroll & Withholdings
     4. Executive/Action Items:
          a. Discussion/Decision on donating to the fireworks fund.
          b. Approve signing a Letter of Support for the Montana Community Foundation for the Otto Bremer
Trust Community Responsive fund.
          c. Approval of Healthy Is Wellness Services Agreement.
          d. Approve Request for FAA Approval of Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements to Laurel Municipal
Airport
          e. Approval of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Data Sheet
     5. Old Business as needed
     6. Approve Fair Contracts (as needed)
     7. Appointments/Resignations to various boards (as needed)
     8. Review & Approve Approach/Encroachment Permits
     9. Review Board Minutes/Agendas (Boards other than Commission)
     10. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers (as needed)
     11. E-mails/Correspondence   
       RECESS

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024

10:15AMA.AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT  
10:30AMB.DISCUSSION/DECISION ON CEILING TILES IN MAYOR’S OFFICE/Lynda Herbst, Inside Custodial Supervisor  
10:45AMC.FAIRGROUNDS UPDATE/Jennefer Wheeler, Fairgrounds Manager  
11:15AMD.MUSEUM UPDATES/Melissa Rost, Museum Curator  
       11:45 AM – NOON RECESS  
1:00PME.ATTEND SCIENCE FAIR PRESENTATION BY HUNTER BAILEY – BAKER HIGH SCHOOL ITV ROOM  
2:00PMF.AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT  
2:15PMG.SHOOTING RANGE UPDATES/Jim Leischner, Shooting Range Manager  
3:00PMH.LANDFILL UPDATES/Jeff Frank, Manager of Landfill Operations  
       RECESS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024

1:15PMA.AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT  
1:30PMB.EXTENSION/4-H UPDATES/Kodie Olsen, 4-H Program Coordinator  
2:00PMC.SALARY COMMISSION MEETING – DISCUSSION/DECISION ON FY25 SALARY/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk & Recorder, Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Barbara Ketterling, Treasurer; Jerri Newell (by phone), Clerk of Court; Julie Straub, HRM; Christa Alford, Payroll Clerk; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Kyle Medearis, Public Memeber  
3:00PMD.EMPLOYEE WAGE DISCUSSION/DECISION/ Brenda J. Wood, Clerk & Recorder, Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Christa Alford, Payroll Clerk; Julie Straub, HRM  
       RECESS

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024

9:00AMA.AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT  
9:15AMB.LIBRARY UPDATES/Beth Meggers, Director of Library Services  
9:30AMC.PERMISSION TO UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS AT THE GOLF COURSE/Doug Varner, Interim Golf Course Superintendent; Julie Straub, HRM  
10:00AMD.FMC UPDATES/David Espeland, CEO; Marjorie Losing, CFO  
11:00AME.COUNCIL ON AGING UPDATES/Carla Brown, Council on Aging Director  
11:15AMF.FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION/DECISION FOR CEMETERY EQUIPMENT/Chanse Hoenke, Seasonal Cemetery Caretaker  
12:00PMG.ATTEND CHAMBER MEETING – THEE GARAGE BAR & STEAKHOUSE WRONG DATE
       ADJOURN
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