Commission Minutes-March 23-March 27,2026
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Roy Rost and Mandi Varner, Members;
Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Pledge of Allegiance was held in the Commissioner’s Office to start off the week.
9:30 AM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for Public Comment.
9:45 AM PARKVIEW UPDATES/ Derrick deHaan, Outside Maintenance Facilities Manager
Discussed creating a page on the website to provide information on the Parkview Retirement Complex. Discussed replacing Public Health’s transformer switch that was malfunctioned before the recent power outages. The indoor trash containers have been removed for the season; tenants will again be using the trash containers outside the building(s).
1. DISCUSSION ON RESIDENT SUGGESTIONS FOR PARKVIEW RETIREMENT COMPLEX PARKING LOT
Discussed resident’s suggestions for the parking lot; would like a parking spot on the east side specifically for loading and unloading. Will post a “loading zone” sign and move the handicap parking over one.
9:52 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:00 AM ROAD UPDATES/ Bryan Batchelor, Road Superintendent; Carl Overland and/or Mitch Overn, Shop Mechanic
Will be attending MACRs next week. Reported on driveway and culvert maintenance; Anticline Road culvert does not need replaced for another few years. Mitch reported on generator maintenance for the courthouse. Direct Electric will be installing a motion censored light at cold storage. Carl reported on Council on Aging bus maintenance; currently both buses are down. Reported on new blades that were purchased. Will assist Robbie with hauling infield sand.
10:05 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:15 AM DISCUSSION/DECISION ON HEATING ISSUE IN TREASURER’S AND HR OFFICES/ Lynda Herbst, Inside Custodian Supervisor; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer; Julie Straub, HRM
Both the Treasurer’s and HR Office are consistently cold with the wall registers not putting out any heat. Discussed hiring a plumber to test the water circulation; discussed possibly replacing the valves if the test shows proper water circulation. Discussed possible collapsed vent between the Revenue and Treasurers office; Anthony Chester will be in to run a camera through the vent.
10:24 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:30 AM PROJECT UPDATES/ Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering
Next drafted road plat map will be done after final review. Discussed culverts maintenance. Golf Course chlorination piping has been swapped over from copper piping to plastic. Discussed putting pumps into the lagoon to fill the golf course holding pond; reviewed testing process for the golf course pond.
1. Discussion/Decision on 6th Street Culvert Replacement Work Order
Presented work order; Commission approved the work order. Pre-Construction meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st.
10:46 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:00 AM EMULSION BID OPENING
Did not receive any sealed bids for emulsions. Bryan received a quote from Western Emulsion; will make a decision on Monday, March 30th during the Commission Work Session.
11:03 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:13 AM INSIDE MAINTENANCE UPDATES/ Lynda Herbst, Inside Custodian Supervisor
1. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON LIBRARY EOC FLOORING QUOTES
Reviewed presented flooring quotes submitted by Bruco, Monte Treadway and Slagter, Inc. Discussed epoxy flooring submitted by Bruco. The Commission would like to use the replacement tiles first before replacing the entire flooring in the Library EOC; will reach out to the contractors to see if they would submit a quote to replace the few tiles only.
2. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON REPLACING SHERIFF OFFICE TOILETS
Reported on replacing toilets in the Sheriff Office. Will get a quote for American Standard toilets per Mike Menger’s Plumbing recommendation.
11:26 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:26 AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION
1. Approve March 16-20, 2026 Commission Minutes
Commissioner Rost motioned to approve the March 16-20, 2026 Commission Minutes. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve March 16, 2026 Closed Session Commission Minutes
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the March 16, 2026 Closed Session Commission. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Executive Decisions
a. Decision on Contract Landfill Engineer for inspections
Commissioner Rost motioned to award the Landfill Engineer contract to Great West Engineering. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Discussion/Decision on fair contracts
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the C5 Rodeo Co. fair contract for the amount of $70,740.00. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Discussion/Decision on Certificate of Deposit Assignment for Coral Creek Landfill
Commissioner Rost motioned to approve the Certificate of Deposit Assignment for Coral Creek Landfill. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
d. Discussion/Decision on 2026 PSAP Certification Application for Dispatch
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the 2026 PSAP Certification Application for Dispatch. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
e. Discussion/Decision on Lease Agreement for Personal Property from Carter County
Commissioner Rost motioned to approve the lease agreement with Carter County. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Old Business as needed
a. Discussion/Decision on North Baker Water Sewer District State Vendor Invoice
No discussion at this time.
b. Discussion/Decision on Agreement for the provision of School Health Services
No discussion at this time.
c. Discussion/Decision on Commissioner Deeds for the Plevna Rural Fire District
No discussion at this time.
5. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers/encroachments/zoning compliance (as needed)
11:43 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion. Recess until 1:15 PM
NOON RECESS – ATTEND HEALTH BOARD MEETING AT FMC DINING HALL
1:15 PM RECONVENE
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Roy Rost and Mandi Varner, Members;
Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1:15 PM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for Public Comment.
1:30 PM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder joined the meeting.
1:30 PM COUNTY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION/ Darcy Wassman
1. Review personal injury claim incurred at Parkview Retirement Complex
Discussed liability on medical claims. Discussed how to manage similar circumstances in the future and notifying the individual.
1:58 PM Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder joined the meeting.
Discussed option of posting signs in Parkview stating the County is not responsible for accidents in Parkview Retirement Complex. Reviewed the lease agreement for Parkview residents. Will notify the individual of the County’s stance in liability.
2. Old Business as needed
Updated on cattle crossing easement for MacKay’s’.
3. Closed Session – Thielen Litigation (IF NEEDED)
Darcy has reached out to see which individuals Travelers insurance will cover; have not received a response as of yet.
2:05 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
2:00 PM SHOOTING RANGE UPDATES/ Jim Leischner, Shooting Range Supervisor
Jim was unable to attend the meeting.
2:15 PM DISCUSSION/DECISION ON INSURANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS/ Insurance Committee
Margorie Losing, Insurance Committee Member called into the meeting. Debbie Wyrick and Troy Hess, Insurance Committee Members joined the meeting. The Insurance Committee recommended Option 1.
Commissioner Varner motioned to go with Option 1 per the Insurance Committee’s recommendation. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
2:17 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
2:17 PM MACo WORK SESSION/ Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; MACo Representatives
Pam Walling and Joanne Romasko, MACo Representatives joined the meeting. Reviewed services that Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Health Care Trust will provide Fallon County employees.
3:54 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion. Recess until Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
RECESS
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
ATTEND GLENDIVE DISTRICT ANNUAL TCP MEETING – MILES CITY
ATTEND GOVERNOR’S ENERGY TASK FORCE OPEN HOUSE – MILES CITY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
5:15 PM RECONVENE
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman and Mandi Varner, Member; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Roy Rost, Member
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
5:15 PM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for Public Comment.
5:30 PM DISCUSSION ON SHARING ADDRESSES WITH THE STATE AND ADDRESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)/ Desiree Thielen, Planner & DES Coordinator
Desiree stated the past Commissioners were against sharing addresses to the State and AMS; explained that sharing addresses would assist residents in converting to post-directional addresses and create uniformity for further verification with emergency and third-party services. If the current Commission decides to share addresses, the process will take up to or over a year.
Roberta Hanratty asked if this would correct 911 services for her address so North Dakota isn’t contacted during an emergency; this is a separate issue that would be corrected at a later meeting with North Dakota.
Blake Mattheson wanted clarification on the sort of information that would be uploaded; Desiree explained that there will be no personal information like names or phone numbers uploaded, only post-directional addresses. At this time, the public is not required to send their addresses themselves, the County will be doing this unless advised otherwise.
5:38 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
5:58 PM CONTINUED WORK SESSION (IF NEEDED)
There was no discussion at this time.
5:58 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion. Being as there is no further business; meeting adjourned.
ADJOURN
s/Kevin J. Braun, Chairman
s/Megan Slagter, Recording Clerk
ATTEST:
s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk & Recorder
