Description Gallatin County Commissioners' Journal No. October 12, 2005
Date 10/12/2005 Location County Commission
Time Speaker Note
1:34:05 PM Chairman Murdock Called to Order. Present were Commissioners Murdock, Vincent and Skinner, Deputy County Attorney Kate Dinwiddie, and Acting Clerk to the Board Crystal Turner
1:34:10 PM There was no public comment on matters within the Commission's jurisdiction.
1:34:31 PM Commissioner Vincent Read Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Consideration of Final Plat Approval for the Bradford Amended Minor Subdivision 2. Approval of Contract(s): MDG Consulting-Budget Development Services; Great West Engineering for Hebgen Lake Estates Wastewater Mitigation Plan; Purdy Weed Management Area Grant
1:34:52 PM There was no public comment.
1:35:02 PM Commissioner Skinner I'll move to approve the Consent Agenda.
1:35:04 PM Commissioner Vincent Second
1:35:05 PM Motion passed unanimously.
1:35:07 PM Chairman Murdock Agenda Announcement: Items #4 Discussion on Bear Canyon Zoning District Master Planning Project and #5 Commissioner update on Mount Ellis Conservation Project will be combined.
1:35:35 PM Chairman Murdock Presentation and Consideration/Decision Regarding Spay/Neuter Task Force Request for Financial Assistance
1:35:52 PM Ellen K. Rogers, representing Montana Board of Spay & Neuter Task Force Presentation
1:42:31 PM Commission questions
1:42:45 PM Ellen K. Rogers read letter from Human Society into record.
1:44:29 PM There was no public comment.
1:46:08 PM Commission questions
1:46:30 PM Fiscal Officer Ed Blackman Comments
1:47:30 PM Discussion between the Commission and Ellen K. Rogers.
1:49:07 PM Commissioner Vincent Mr. Chairman, I move that we authorize Mr. Blackman to produce a budget amendment, authorizing the County Commission, or drafting in that budget amendment $4,000 for the spayed and neutured task force, and whatever financial accommodations need to be made to accommodate two more events within the coming year.
1:49:36 PM Commissioner Skinner Second
1:49:39 PM Board Discussion
1:50:49 PM Motion passed 2:1. Commissioner Skinner opposed.
1:51:02 PM Chairman Murdock Consideration of the Request for Final Plat Approval for the Galactic Park Major Subdivision
1:52:32 PM County Planner Randy Johnson Staff report
1:53:52 PM Commission comments
1:54:08 PM County Planner Randy Johnson Continued staff report. Read applicant's responses into record on Conditions #25 and #33.
1:57:52 PM Discussion between the Commission and Randy Johnson.
1:59:26 PM Chris Nelson Applicant presentation
2:04:03 PM Joby Sabol, Attorney representing Zoot Properties Comments/Request
2:04:35 PM Public Comment Jimmie Lohmeier, Lonnie Walker, Lawrence VanDyke, Ken Williams, Tony Kolnik submitted Brief in Support from Lewis and Clark County regarding DNRC approval of wells, labeled Exhibit A, Item #2, Larry Morris, Dave Pruitt, Terry Threlkeld submitted article from JCAA.org regarding water and sewage, labeled Exhibit B, Item #2, Mike Pearson, George Metcalfe, Ben Zavora, Dawn Smith, Richard Smith, Clint Cain and John Brown
3:12:32 PM Commission questions and discussion with John Brown.
3:13:50 PM Chairman Murdock Closed Public Comment
3:14:00 PM Commission questions
3:14:32 PM Joby Sabol, Attorney representing Zoot Properties Rebuttal
3:17:42 PM Discussion between the Commission and Joby Sabol.
3:19:25 PM Deputy County Attorney Kate Dinwiddie Questions
3:20:00 PM Discussion between Joby Sabol, the Commission, John Brown, Marty Gagnon of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., and Assistant Fire Chief of Central Valley Fire District Bryan Connelley.
3:32:45 PM Commission questions counsel.
3:33:52 PM Deputy County Attorney Kate Dinwiddie Advice
3:35:00 PM Discussion between the Commission, Joby Sabol and John Brown. Mr. Brown corrected for the record a separate permit process is still required for an augmented plan.
3:44:58 PM Matt Williams, Attorney for Utilities Solutions, Inc. Comments
3:47:28 PM Discussion between Joby Sabol and the Commission.
3:47:38 PM Closed Public Comment
3:47:43 PM Board Discussion
3:49:29 PM Commissioner Skinner Finding that Galactic Park Major Subdivision conforms to the conditions of approval set forth in preliminary plat, I would move to approve the final plat.
3:49:45 PM Chairman Murdock Second
3:49:47 PM Board Discussion including Randy Johnson.
3:57:37 PM Commissioner Skinner Added findings
4:00:16 PM Joby Sabol, Attorney representing Zoot Properties Comments
4:00:33 PM Motion passed 2:1. Commissioner Vincent opposed.
4:00:44 PM Recess
4:09:42 PM Reconvene to meeting. Agenda announcement Discussion on Gallatin County Fire Council on Growth and Subdivisions have asked to reschedule. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution Amending the Gallatin County Final Operating Budgets for receipt of Unanticipated Monies and To Balance Expenditures for FY 2005
4:10:43 PM Fiscal Officer Ed Blackman Presentation
4:12:21 PM There was no public comment.
4:12:31 PM Commissioner Vincent I move we approve Resolution #2005-144, a resolution by the Gallatin County Commissioners that the FY 2005 operating budget is increased as stated on the attached spreadsheets, which will be part of the record, which are made part of this resolution by reference.
4:12:54 PM Commissioner Skinner Second
4:12:58 PM Motion passed unanimously.
4:13:06 PM Chairman Murdock Discussion on Bear Canyon Zoning District Master Planning Project AND Commissioner update on Mount Ellis Conservation Project
4:13:44 PM Open Lands Coordinator Mike Harris Presentation
4:18:01 PM Planning Director Jennifer Madgic Presentation
4:19:01 PM Discussion between the Commission, Mike Harris and Jennifer Madgic.
4:25:40 PM There was no public comment.
4:25:46 PM Discussion between Mike Harris, the Commission and Jennifer Madgic. Commission directs Jennifer and Mike to meet with the original landowners, create a map of the zoning jurisdictions, and make a proposed budget with the help of Ed Blackman.
4:31:33 PM Chairman Murdock Public Hearing and Consideration/Approval of Storm Water Easement on Regional Park
4:31:38 PM Open Lands Coordinator Mike Harris Presentation
4:32:57 PM Commission questions and discussion with Mike Harris.
4:33:36 PM Matt Conway, C & H Engineering Comments
4:34:27 PM Commission questions and discussion including Matt Conway and Mike Harris.
4:41:17 PM Public Comment Mary Vant Hull, member of FOR Parks
4:42:51 PM Discussion between the Commission, Mike Harris, Kate Dinwiddie and Matt Conway. (Commission directs Mike Harris to create site plans that would show the easement and retention pond, consult with FOR Parks and bring back their recommendation/approval.) Continued until Wednesday, October 19, 2005.
4:53:09 PM Chairman Murdock There were no Pending Resolutions.
4:53:13 PM Meeting adjourned.
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