Commission Minutes – March 3-7, 2025
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
9:30 AM CONVENE
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Mandi Varner, Member; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
ABESENT: Roy Rost, Member
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
Dave Kirschten and Kodie Olsen joined the meeting. Discussed adding a lean-to with a cement pad to the 4-H barn for show pigs; recommended to present their ideas to the Fair Board who would then present their opinion to the Commission. Discussed the most cost-effective way to expand the 4-H Barn whether it’s taking down the white bleachers or adding onto the barn itself. Discussed the pros and cons of removing the white bleachers.
9:45 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
9:49 AM PERMISSION TO RECRUIT DES/911 COORDINATOR/ Julie Straub, HRM
PERMISSION TO RECRUIT DETENTION OFFICER/ Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff
Commissioner Varner motioned to start recruitment for a Detention Officer. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
Julie stated the DES/911 Coordinator position is open until filled; first reviews will be on March 14th.
Commissioner Varner motioned to start recruitment for a Detention Officer. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
9:51 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:00 AM Mark Sieler, Road Foreman and Brittany Renner, EMS Program Manager attended the meeting.
10:02 AM ROAD UPDATES/ Bobby Wiedmer, Road Superintendent; Carl Overland, Shop Mechanics
Bobby was unable to attend the meeting. Mitch updated on the Courthouse generator maintenance. Carl updated on ambulance maintenance; discussed replacing the lights on Ambulance #17. Updated on changing tires for the other departments; the current machine is too small for some of the rigs. Carl recommends upgrading the machine.
10:08 Brittany left the meeting.
Mark updated on blading roads all weekend. The Commission updated on phone calls about Webster Road being bladed, but the washboard wasn’t cut out. Mark stated the road was still frozen but would go out to look at the road himself. The Road Department resumed hauling gravel to the last mile of the 101 Road
10:12 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:15 AM OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE UPDATES/ Robbie Christiaens, Outside Maintenance Supervisor; Derrick deHaan, Outside Maintenance Facilities Manager
Robbie updated on golf course mower maintenance; will bring back reels from Midland Implement in Billings. Updated on plowing sidewalks and prepping for spring. Robbie and Derrick will be going to the MTRPA Annual Conference in Bozeman from April 6th to the 10th.
Derrick reported on Public Health’s new heat pump being installed and Parkview’s heat pump getting a new peripheral valve. Asked for assistance in contacting TK Elevators for a service request.
10:19 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:30 AM LIBRARY UPDATES/ Beth Meggers, Director of Library Services
Beth updated on National Library Week and other programs that start up in June and July. Updated on roof repair holding during the snow melt.
10:31 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:58 AM DISPATCH UPDATES/ Brenda Wilkie Hoeger, Emergency Communications Supervisor
1. Discussion on MOU between Voices of Hope and Fallon County 911
Brenda explained the Voices of Hope policy; a free help center for individuals with mental health issue but don’t require fire, ambulance or law enforcement. Discussed how to utilize Catalyst for Change for these individuals; could send contact information to Public Health for a follow-up.
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline MOU between Voices of Hope and Fallon County 911. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
11:04 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:30 AM Jamie Shanks, EPEDC Community Development Specialist joined the meeting.
11:30 AM EPEDC UPDATES/ Terra Burman, EPEDC Executive Director
1. Discussion/Decision on Letter of Commitment to EPEDC.
Terra explained the pros of continuing to support EPEDC. Asked the Commission to make the commitment without setting a dollar amount; the dollar amount would assist in obtaining the match grant that EPEDC applies for to use towards operating expenses. Terra reported on several projects that were done within the county.
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Letter of Commitment without setting a dollar amount. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
2. Discussion/Decision on Request of Extension Letter and Contracts for North Baker Water & Sewer District’s ARPA Grant.
Discussed the funds needed to complete the North Baker Water & Sewer District cement project.
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Request of Extension. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
11:52 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:55 AM PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #1148 AMENDING FY25 BUDGET TO ACCOMMODATE MT DNRC GRANT FOR NORTH BAKER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
No members of the public appeared for the public hearing.
Commissioner Varner motioned to adopt Resolution #1148. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
11:56 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion. Recess until 12:45 PM.
NOON RECESS
12:45 PM RECONVENE
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Mandi Varner, Member; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Roy Rost, Member
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
12:45 PM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for Public Comment.
1:00 PM PROJECT UPDATES/ Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Rich Menger, Sanitarian
1. Discuss Golf Course – Zoom Meeting/ DNRC Representatives
Rachel Clark and Matt Waite joined the meeting. Discussed the nutrient management plan and the waste management plan with the City of Baker. Discussed plans for relining the pond and installing UV clarification; discussed applying for deviations for the twenty-five mile hour wind limit, for testing e-coli levels instead of total coliforms levels, and for changing the buffer zone.
2. Operation Permit Renewal for Lower Baker Dam.
Discussed Lower Baker Dam operation permit. 5-year inspection will need to be completed before June. Will review 2020 Dam Inspections.
3. Discussion/Decision on Invitation to Bid for the Construction of Fallon County Courthouse Overlay
Project
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Invitation to Bid for the Overlay Project. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
Discussed the possibility of the Keystone Pipeline starting up again; Rich stated a permit would have to be resubmitted for the closed man camp. The man camp is no longer for sale; discussed maintenance for the property and possible reclamation of the land.
1:57 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
2:39 PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION
1. Approve February 17-21, 2025 Commission Minutes
Tabled until Commissioner Rost returns.
2. Approve February 2025 Payroll and Withholdings
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve February 2025 Payroll and Withholdings for the amount of $606,041.23. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
3. Approve February 2025 End of Month Claims
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve February 2025 End of Month Claims for the amount of $452,552.55. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
4. Review/Decision on Burial Assistance Application
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Burial Assistance Application for Ann Olsen. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; Commissioner Braun asked to table the motion for further information on the amount. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
5. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers/encroachments (as needed)
3:00 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
3:00 PM DECISION ON FAIRGROUNDS MESSAGE BOARD AND FRONT ENTRANCE GATE QUOTES/ Jennefer Wheeler, Fairgrounds Manager, Fair Board Members
Wendy Wagner joined the meeting. Wendy explained the uses of having a message board for the fairgrounds. Discussed budgeting and location for the message board. Discussion on the message board has been tabled. Jennefer presented the Fair board’s recommendation for a gate to the Exhibit Hall.
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Baker Metal gate quote for the amount of $21,745.55. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; discussed the process of installing the gate. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carries.
3:24 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
3:30 PM DETERMINE SCHEDULE FOR MUSEUM CURATOR/ Vaughn Zenko, Museum Curator; Julie Straub, HRM
Discussed the schedule for the Museum Curator and the museum business hours. Plan to play it by ear to see where the attendance is the highest and adjust from there. Discussed utilizing the intermittent and seasonal employees in order to maintain having two consecutive days off.
3:46 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING – COUNTY’S INTENT TO DISSOLVE BAKER & PLEVNA TV DISTRICTS AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY BOARD
Commissioner Braun and Commissioner Rost attended the public hearing. Commissioner Braun explained the County’s plan for dissolving the two districts to combine and create an advisory board. No towers will be taken down and no channels will be taken away. The updated equipment will add more channels. The service will be free to county residents with only the cost of the antenna. The service will be funded by DES grants and if there is a short fall the County will cover the rest with oil and gas funds. Discussed creating or dissolving districts. Wayne explained the current district board and the channels that are now available through the new equipment.
Gentlemen asked who owned the fiberoptics that was installed in Brackett Butte; Mid-Rivers owns it up to the building.
Updated on all the towers that are under the current District.
6:28 PM Chairman Braun ended the Public Hearing. Being as there is no further business, recess until Tuesday, March 4th at 9:15 AM.
RECESS
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
9:15 AM RECONVENE
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Roy Rost and Mandi Varner, Members; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
9:16 AM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
Lynda Herbst asked if other departments can use the Inside Maintenance Budget; the Commission advised her to come back at 9:30 AM.
9:17 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
9:30 AM CLERK OF COURT UPDATES/ Jennifer Fisher, Clerk of Court
1. Discuss new bank account at the Bank of Baker.
Jennifer updated on a bank account that was created under the Clerk of Court name at the Bank of Baker, as per the State’s suggestion. The account was opened with fines and fees that come into the Clerk or Court.
2. Update on the Judicial Safety Coordinator visit and grant to update the safety needs required.
Jennifer reached out to the specialized inspector for the courtroom; would like to visit April 24th. Explained how there are grants available to assist in covering most of the modifications. Jennifer would like to include cameras without sound, panic buttons, coded security keypads, and ballistic paneling for the judge’s desk. Will apply for reimbursement grants for the next fiscal year.
3. Permission to restore and frame old maps using Building Maintenance budget.
Jennifer presented maps that she would like to restore and frame. Discussed using the Inside Maintenance budget for the $1,000.00 restoration so it would be possible to move the map around the courthouse. Jennifer will budget for it next fiscal year.
9:47 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
9:47 AM Josh Lewis, System Administrator joined the meeting.
9:45 AM DISCUSS ROAD RECORDS AND FLOPPY DISC PROGRAM/ Cindy Irgens, Recording Clerk
Cindy presented quotes on hardware and programs needed to read the floppy discs from the Road Department; these discs could possibly have information on the dec action that the county attorney is currently working on. Discussed if they should send the information to a third party company for converting; Cindy and Josh will ask around to see if they can find someone trustworthy to convert them in a timely manner.
9:54 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:00 AM Wendy Wagner, Fair Board Member joined the meeting.
10:00 AM PERMISSION TO HIRE SEASONALS/ Robbie Christiaens, Outside Maintenance Supervisor; Sara Berger, Weed Control Coordinator; Jennefer Wheeler, Fairgrounds Manager; Doug Varner, Seasonal Interim Golf Course Superintendent; Vaughn Zenko, Museum Curator
Commissioner Rost corrected the agenda stating it is to recruit for seasonals. Robbie and Vaughn were unable to attend the meeting. Each department requested for seasonals and reported on how many would be returning from the previous season. Wendy asked if it was possible to change the age limit back to fifteen years old for the fairgrounds; Julie will research more but the US Department of Labor states the age limit is sixteen due to working with heavy equipment and chemicals. Discussed adding a seasonal to the cemetery.
Commissioner Varner motioned to begin recruiting for Seasonal workers. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
10:09 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:30 AM VIEW/DECISION ON BUILDING MAINTENANCE ISSUE IN DISPATCH/ Lynda Herbst, Inside Custodian Supervisor
Lynda presented images showing the carpet tiles and vinyl tiles pulling apart in Dispatch. Discussed adding it to next year’s budget; discussed if the tiles are shrinking or if something is making the tiles move.
10:35 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:45 AM IT UDPATES/ Josh Lewis, System Administrator
Josh updated on Dispatch Insight mapping updates and tower maintenance; discussed joining sight walks to the towers when a new DES Coordinator is hired. Updated on Treasurer database being upgraded. Discussed setting up a policy for cyber security against third parties compromising the system. Updated on phone system maintenance in the courthouse. Clint Townsend, Townsend Computers would be able to cover his shift when he goes to training at the end of the month. Discussed recycling and/or pitching the older monitors and printers that are in storage.
10:59 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:00 AM DISCUSS GRANT AND POSSIBLE CONTRACT WORK FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM/ Kim Bryan, Director of Public Health; Mindi Murnion, Public Health Specialist; Kimberlee Rost, Community Health Worker
Mindi updated on a grant that is available for counties with Catalyst for Change; explained how the grant will send additional funds to Catalyst for Change. Discussed concerns with being locked into Catalyst for Change for additional years due to their lack of administrative assistance with Kimberlee’s services, per the agreement. Discussed setting up a meeting with Amber Martinsen-Blake, Catalyst for Change Executive Director and the State regarding the grant. Discussed Dispatch’s Voices of Hope policy and how to include Kimberlee in the follow-up process of the individual.
11:23 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:30 AM ELECTIONS UPDATES/ Kathy Newell, Elections Clerk; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Kimberly Jensen, Payroll Clerk
Brenda did not attend the meeting.
1. Discussion/Decision on purchasing election tabulators
Debbie presented an updated quote for the election tabulators that would be purchased with HAVA money. Commissioner Varner expressed her opinion on maintaining the hand count of ballots instead of tabulators; discussed shortage of election judges. Discussed election services that are certified through the state. If the Commission chooses to stay at hand count, the County will need to address their procedures.
Reported on needing legal descriptions for the precincts, county boundaries and wards; discussed going out for quotes for an engineer. Discussed doing the city boundaries and then billing the City later.
11:55 PM Commissioner Braun ended the discussion. Recess until 1:15 PM.
NOON RECESS
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 UPDATES ON MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES WINDFARM ON COUNTY LAND/ Matt Mettler, MDU; Darrin Holzer, MDU
Darrin updated on the repower plan for the Diamond Willow Wind Farm located at SEC14-T6N-R60E; this project will be in effect from July through September. Discussed traffic flow on Coral Creek Road. Reported on end of life of the turbines; plan to recycle the blades instead of taking them to the landfill.
1:40 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
1:57 PM EMS UPDATES/ Brittany Renner, EMS Program Manager
Brittany presented February stats and volunteer hours. Updated on equipment maintenance. Updated on summer CPR classes and setting up a Thank You party for Dr. Espeland for being their former EMS Medical Director. Updated on progress of EMTs in training. Reported on Jessie Scott assisting with teaching CPR classes; would like to compensate Jessie for her assistance.
2:03 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
2:13 PM WEED UPDATES/ Sara Berger, Weed Control Coordinator; Weed Board Members
Wanda Pinnow joined the meeting.Sara updated on upcoming trainings and events. Updated on seasonal help that will be returning.
1. Discussion/Decision on UTV quotes.
Sara updated on the Weed Board’s last meeting. Presented quotes for two new UTVs. The Weed Board suggests purchasing the Can-Ams from Platinum Motor Sports in Dickinson; discussed availability for servicing and delivery.
Commissioner Rost motioned to go with the Weed Boards recommendation to trade off two John Deere Gators for Dickinson’s Platinum Motor Sports Inc. 2024 Can-Am Defender for the amount of $24,154.00. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; Commissioner Rost stated he would like Sare to ask for more information on the servicing and deliver of the equipment. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussed weed equipment maintenance and drones.
2:29 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
2:33 PM DISCUSS JUNK VEHICLE PROGRAM & COUNTY DEMOLITION/ Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Jeff Frank, Manager of Landfill Operations; Brenda J. Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Kimberly Jensen, Payroll Clerk
Commissioner Braun clarified that if it comes to the demolition to a house, the homeowner will pay the tipping fees and be reimbursed for fifty percent from the County. Only trailer houses and junk vehicles would be under Rich’s jurisdiction; discussed the billing process for the landfill when using the Junk Vehicle Program.
2:56 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
2:45 PM FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX UPDATES/ David Espeland, CEO; Marjorie Losing, CFO
1. Discussion/Decision on Star Service Inc quote for FMC’s heat pump replacement
There was no meeting at this time.
3:18 PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION
1. Approve February 17-21, 2025 Commission Minutes (from Monday, March 3 Work Session.)
Commissioner Rost motioned to approve February 17-21, 2025 Commission Minutes. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
2. Executive/Action Items:
a. Decision on Landfill garbage rates and City cost share/ Steve Zachmann, Mayor-City of Baker; Kevin Dukart, City Clerk
Discussed garbage rates and the City cost share. Discussed percentage for of cost share for utilities and maintenance. They will present their recommendations to the council tomorrow.
b. Discussion/Decision on Invitation to Bid for the construction of Fallon County Courthouse overlay project
c. Review/Decision on Red Butte Campground Minor Subdivision per the County Planner’s recommendation
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Red Butte Campground Minor Subdivision per the County Planner’s recommendation Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
d. Discussion/Decision on Star Service Inc quote for FMC’s heat pump replacement
Discussed quote for the heat pump replacement. Decision tabled for more information.
e. Discussion/Decision on Elected by Acclamation Letters.
Commissioner Rost motioned to appoint Fred Hoff and Verne Stark as Baker Rural Fire District Trustees. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
Commissioner Varner motioned to appoint Cody Rieger as a Plevna Rural Fire District Trustee. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
f. Permission to hold Retirement Complex Apartment.
Discussed possibility of the apartment being filled. Permission denied.
3. Old Business as needed
a. Decision on Amendment No. 24 Fallon County Landfill Engineering Consulting Services with Barry Damschen Consulting, LLC
Discussed options for other consulting services.
Commissioner Rost motioned to approve Amendment No. 24. Commissioner Varner seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
b. Discussion/Decision on MACo 2025 Renewal Rates for Dental & Vision.
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the MACo 2025 Renewal Rates. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
c. Discussion/Decision on Environmental Health & Food Safety Licensing MOU.
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Environmental Health & Food Safety Licensing MOU. Commissioner Rost seconded the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carries unanimously.
d. Discussion on MOU between Voices of Hope and Fallon County 911
e. Decision on Road Petition
f. Decision on Rural Addressing Policy & Procedures
4. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers/encroachments (as needed)
3:53 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion. Recess until 9:45 AM on Wednesday, March 5.
RECESS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025
9:45 AM RECONVENE
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Roy Rost and Mandi Varner, Members; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
9:45 AM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for Public Comment.
10:00 AM COUNTY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION/ Darcy Wassmann
1. Draft/Review Golf Course Etiquette MOU
The President of the Golf Course board has received the MOU for review and will present it to the Golf Course board on March 17th.
2. Update on Dec. Action
Will meet with a few more people regarding the dec action.
3. Review/Decision on list of County Road Types
A GIS Work Session has been scheduled for March 11th to discuss road types. Discussed types of county roads that would be mapped out.
4. Draft/Review Rural Addressing Policy & Procedure.
Darcy explained the changes she had made to the policy and procedures. Discussed process of notification, legal descriptions and road name changes.
5. Review/Decision on Road Petition.
Discussed the language for an effective landowner. Included the fee to abandon to the petition.
Commissioner Braun requested to have an agreement between the County and City over the airport.
Discussed creating an agreement to obtain ownership of the airport, golf course and Triangle Park.
10:55 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion. Recess until 1:15 PM.
NOON RECESS
1:15 PM RECONVENE
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Roy Rost and Mandi Varner, Members; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1:15 AM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for Public Comment.
1:26 PM DISCUSSION/DECISION ON AIRPORT INTERMITTENT POSITION CLASSIFICATION/ Roger Meggers, Airport Manager; Darin Meggers, Assistant Airport Manager; Airport Board Members; Julie Straub, HRM
Julie updated on the timesheets that Darin submitted to show that he is an intermittent position; the previous concern he had hours daily on his timesheets. Darin was asked back in July 2024 to record his precise time in and out. Julie explained that his hours are indeed at random. Darin explained some of the situations as to why he is called into work; weather and snow related, hanger and fuel system assistance and mowing. The Commission agreed that his job description is intermittent. Discussed how to go forward with filling out Darin’s time sheet; no longer need to itemize his time sheet but will meet again in a year to assess his working hours.
1:35 PM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
2:30 PM GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDEDNT INTERVIEW
3:45 PM LANDFILL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR INTERVIEWS
Being as there is no further business, meeting adjourned.
ADJOURN
s/ Kevin Braun, Chairman
s/ Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
s/ Brenda J. Wood, Clerk & Recorder
