Commission Minutes – November 24-28, 2025
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
PRESENT: Kevin Braun, Chairman; Mandi Varner, Member; Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Roy Rost, Member
FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Pledge of Allegiance was held in the Commissioner’s Office to start off the week.
9:45 AM AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS – PUBLIC COMMENT
Candy Jessperson called in; would like a resolution on the road that already has easement. Discussed process of adopting a resolution for the road.
9:56 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:00 AM ROAD UPDATES/ Bryan Batchelor, Road Superintendent; Carl Overland and/or Mitch Overn, Shop Mechanic
Reported on meeting with the start regarding Plevna Road South; the County will take care of the washboards after winter. Updated on culverts on Johny Creek Trail; pulling edges on Runway Trail and installed auto-gates Scorio Butte Road. Discussed replacing culverts or installing a low water crossing on Cabin Creek Loop. Discussed failed bore in the road between Ollie and Big Hill. Permission granted to take Supervisor truck home. Carl updated on equipment and ambulance maintenance.
10:16 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:16 AM FAIRGROUNDS UPDATES/ Jennefer Wheeler, Fairgrounds Manager
Fair Board monthly meetings are moved to the second Monday of every month; next one is December 8th. Reported on vertical track needing replaced on the west door of the livestock barn.
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Griffith Steel quote for replacing the track. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
10:20 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:26 AM Julie Straub, HRM joined the meeting.
10:26 AM EXTENSION UPDATES/ David Kirschten, Extension Agent
1. Discussion/Decision on staffing the Administrator position
Discussed expectation of filling the third position; winter schedule is freed up enough to begin training.
10:34 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
10:45 AM PLANNER/DES UPDATES/ Desiree Thielen, Planner & DES Coordinator
Updated on new examining land surveyor; KLJ has adjusted the land surveyor fee to a flat rate that matches land use statute. Will also be updating the county planner fees. Reported on grants for the 911 dispatch upgrade. Oneok will be completing an emergency responders training.
1. Discussion/Decision on sirens
The civil defense siren is not required by law; will only utilize two sirens for states of emergency.
2. Update on CodeRed
CodeRed did not notify the County of a security breach last month. Will transfer information to a different notification system.
10:55 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:00 AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION
1. Approve November 17-21, 2025 Commission Minutes
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the November 17-21, 2025 Commission Minutes. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
2. Approve November 17, 2025 Commission Closed Session Minutes
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the November 17, 2025 Commission Closed Session Minutes. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
3. Executive Decisions
a. Discussion/Decision on Niter Road Easement in S1 & 2-T5N-R59E
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve Brosz Engineering to complete the survey for Niter Road. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
b. Discussion/Decision on Environmental Health and Food Safety Licensing Master Contract
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the master contract. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
c. Approve Fair Talent Agent Contract for 2026 & 2027
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the RKZ Live contract. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
d. Discussion/Decision Airport Equipment Quote
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Bobcat of Miles City, LLC quote for the amount of $3,626.93. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
e. Approval of Fairway Acres Phase VII Amended Plat and Gunderson Boundary Line Adjustment Certificate of Survey as created by Amended Plat
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the Fairway Acres Phase VII Amended Plat and Gunderson Boundary Line Adjustment Certificate of Survey as created by Amended Plat (S24-T7N-R59E) per the contract planner’s recommendation. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
f. Approve Parkview Rental Agreement for Apartment #108/E.Heal
Commissioner Varner motioned to approve the rental agreement. Chairman Braun stepped down to second the motion. Commissioner Braun asked for any further discussion; being none. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. (Commissioner Rost) Motion carried.
4. Old Business as needed
5. Review Department/office reports/sign journal vouchers/encroachments/zoning compliance (as needed)
11:18 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion.
11:49 AM COUNTY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION/ Darcy Wassmann
1. Review Mutual Aid Agreement with Dahl Memorial
There was no discussion at this time.
2. Review Revised Planning Board By-Laws
Discussed the revisions to the by-laws.
3. Old business as needed
There was no discussion at this time
11:52 AM Chairman Braun ended the discussion. Being as there is no further business, meeting adjourned.
12:00 PM CLOSED SESSION – UPDATE ON THIELEN’S LITIGATION/ Darcy Wassmann
There was no discussion at this time.
ADJOURN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
THANKSGIVING – COURTHOUSE CLOSED
s/ Kevin J. Braun, Chairman
s/ Megan Slagter, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
s/ Brenda J. Wood, Clerk & Recorder
