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 | |
| 9:00AM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 9:15AM | B. | OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE UPDATE/Robbie Christiaens, Maintenance Supervisor; Derrick DeHaan, Maintenance Assistant |
| 9:45AM | C. | PERMISSION TO HIRE SEASONAL OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE CREW HANDS/ Robbie Christiaens, Maintenance Supervisor; Julie Straub, HRM |
| 10:00AM | D. | ROAD/SHOP UPDATES/Bobby Wiedmer, Road Superintendent; Mitch Overn/Carl Overland, Shop Mechanics |
| 10:30AM | E. | PROJECT UPDATES/Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Rich Menger, Sanitarian |
| 11:00AM | F. | IT UPDATES/Josh Lewis, System Administrator |
| 11:30AM | G. | SMART & EMEDA MONTHLY UPDATES/Vaughn Zenko, Executive Director; Cheyanne Dame, ED Specialist |
| NOON RECESS | ||
| 1:15PM | H. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 1:30PM | I. | 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 | ||
| 2:00PM | J. | CEMETERY UPDATES/Chanse Hoenke, Seasonal Cemetery Caretaker |
| 2:30PM | K. | PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES/Kim Bryan, Director of Public Health |
| 3:00PM | L. | 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
| 10:15AM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 10:30AM | B. | DISCUSSION/DECISION ON CEILING TILES IN MAYOR’S OFFICE/Lynda Herbst, Inside Custodial Supervisor |
| 10:45AM | C. | FAIRGROUNDS UPDATE/Jennefer Wheeler, Fairgrounds Manager |
| 11:15AM | D. | MUSEUM UPDATES/Melissa Rost, Museum Curator |
| 11:45 AM – NOON RECESS | ||
| 1:00PM | E. | ATTEND SCIENCE FAIR PRESENTATION BY HUNTER BAILEY – BAKER HIGH SCHOOL ITV ROOM |
| 2:00PM | F. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 2:15PM | G. | SHOOTING RANGE UPDATES/Jim Leischner, Shooting Range Manager |
| 3:00PM | H. | LANDFILL UPDATES/Jeff Frank, Manager of Landfill Operations |
| RECESS |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
| 1:15PM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 1:30PM | B. | EXTENSION/4-H UPDATES/Kodie Olsen, 4-H Program Coordinator |
| 2:00PM | C. | 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 |
| 3:00PM | D. | 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
| 9:00AM | A. | AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 9:15AM | B. | LIBRARY UPDATES/Beth Meggers, Director of Library Services |
| 9:30AM | C. | PERMISSION TO UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS AT THE GOLF COURSE/Doug Varner, Interim Golf Course Superintendent; Julie Straub, HRM |
| 10:00AM | D. | FMC UPDATES/David Espeland, CEO; Marjorie Losing, CFO |
| 11:00AM | E. | COUNCIL ON AGING UPDATES/Carla Brown, Council on Aging Director |
| 11:15AM | F. | FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION/DECISION FOR CEMETERY EQUIPMENT/Chanse Hoenke, Seasonal Cemetery Caretaker |
| G. | ||
| ADJOURN |

