Description
Gallatin County Commission Meeting Minutes Summary Journal No. 52 July 28, 2015
Date
7/28/2015
Location
County Commission
Time
Speaker
Note
8:56:23 AM These log notes provide only a part of the official record. The remainder of the official record is in the audio recording of the meeting per Section 2-3-212, MCA. The audio recording is available upon request.
9:01:38 AM Chairman White Call to Order, Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Commissioners White, Seifert and Skinner, Deputy County Attorney Erin Arnold, and Acting Clerk to the Board Veniece Lindemulder.
9:02:24 AM Chairman White Announcement: Reminder to the public that the meeting is being recorded, televised live by Charter Communications and streamed over the internet.
9:02:45 AM Chairman White There was no public comment on matters within the Commission's jurisdiction.
9:03:04 AM Acting Clerk to the Board Veniece Lindemulder Read the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Approval of Claims, 2. Approval of Contract(s): FY16 Grant Application to Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS) Mental Health Services Bureau for the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office CIT Strategic Crisis Intervention (HB130 & HB33) Grant, Highland Construction Services LLC for Construction of Yadon Road Path - Manhattan, CTEP Project STPE 16(105) UPN 8824 ($30,905), Great West Engineering - Task Order #11 to Contract #2014-188, not to Exceed $45,000 for Phase 2 Soil Vapor Extraction Project, Great West Engineering - Task Order #12 to Contract #2014-188, Task Order #12, Phase 4 Cell Expansion not to Exceed $47,000, Acceptance of Grant Award from Big Sky Resort Tax Board for a Variable Message Sign in Big Sky ($20,000)
(Emergency Management), Industrial Communications and Electronics Contract Renewal for Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Support for all 911 Radio Systems and Consoles ($54,804), Intergraph Public Safety - 911 CAD Maintenance Agreement for FY 2016 ($211,046), Memorandum of Agreement Between Gallatin County and the Gallatin Conservation District for 310 Law Projects - continued to a later date, 3. Review and Approval of minutes Summary for June 17 & 18 (Offsite budget) and June 23 & 30, 2015 and July 7 & 14, 2015, 4. Decision on a Request for Final Plat Approval for the 2-Lot Dykema Minor Subdivision, 5. Decision on a Request for Mortgage Survey Exemption from Subdivision Review for Vinger
9:05:40 AM There was no public comment.
9:05:51 AM Commissioner Skinner Move to approve the consent agenda as read into record excluding the Memorandum of Agreement between Gallatin County and the Conservation District.
9:06:00 AM Commissioner Seifert Second
9:06:04 AM Motion passed unanimously.
9:06:20 AM Chairman White Board Appointment(s): Middle Cottonwood Board of Adjustment
9:06:53 AM There was no public comment.
9:07:00 AM Commissioner Seifert I would move that we appoint Scot Shank to the Middle Cottonwood Board of Adjustments.
9:07:05 AM Commissioner Skinner Second
9:07:08 AM Motion passed unanimously.
9:07:21 AM Chairman White Recommendation of Bid Award for Construction of West Side Path - Three Forks, CTEP Project STPE 16(107) UPN 8826
9:07:34 AM Grants Administrator Larry Watson Presentation, recommends awarding the contract to JAG Grading and Paving, LLC in the amount of $84,667.80.
9:08:32 AM There was no public comment.
9:08:41 AM Commissioner Skinner Move to award the bid to construct the West Side Path in Three Forks to JAG Grading and Paving, LLC in the amount of $84,667.80.
9:08:56 AM Commissioner Seifert Second
9:09:00 AM Motion passed unanimously.
9:09:08 AM Chairman White Public Hearing and Decision on a First Amendment to the Bylaws of the Big Sky Trails, Recreation and Parks District Board
9:09:30 AM Steve Johnson, Big Sky Parks District Trustee Presentation
9:09:50 AM Discussion and Questions
9:10:02 AM There was no public comment.
9:10:10 AM Commissioner Seifert Read a summary of a letter received from Mary Wheeler, Chairman of the Big Sky Trails, Recreation and Parks District, into the record.
9:12:07 AM Commissioner Seifert I would move that we approve the amendment to the Bylaws of the Big Sky Trails, Recreation and Parks District as presented.
9:12:17 AM Commissioner Skinner Second
9:12:21 AM Motion passed unanimously.
9:12:32 AM Chairman White Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution Adopting Standards and Guidelines for Projects Under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act
9:12:44 AM Deputy County Attorney Erin Arnold Presentation
9:13:49 AM There was no public comment.
9:13:56 AM Commissioner Seifert I move that we approve Resolution #2015-086.
9:14:03 AM Commissioner Skinner Second
9:14:08 AM Motion passed unanimously.
9:14:17 AM Chairman White Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution Approving Tax Benefits for Big Sky Insulations, Inc., 15 Arden Drive, Pursuant to Statute 15-24-1402 MCA
9:14:34 AM Finance Director Ed Blackman Presentation
9:16:26 AM Discussion and Questions
9:18:17 AM There was no public comment.
9:18:28 AM Commissioner Skinner I'll move to approve Resolution #2015-087 contingent on the blanks being filled in before the Chair signs the resolution.
9:18:40 AM Commissioner Seifert Second
9:18:44 AM Board Discussion including Ed Blackman
9:20:25 AM Motion passed unanimously.
9:20:33 AM Chairman White Public Hearing and Presentation by Interested Parties on Request to Change Preliminary Budget
9:20:40 AM Finance Director Ed Blackman Presentation
9:23:44 AM Discussion and Questions
9:24:52 AM Public Comment Gallatin Solid Waste Management District Manager Jim Simon, Auditor Jennifer Blossom, Procurement and Facilities Manager Nick Borzak - submitted an expense table labeled Exhibit A, Item #6
9:33:04 AM Discussion between the Commission, Nick Borzak and Ed Blackman
9:34:41 AM Public Comment Sheriff Brian Gootkin
9:36:17 AM Discussion between the Commission, Ed Blackman and Victim Services Director Stacey Wesen
9:40:16 AM All requests will be taken into consideration and will make a decision on August 12 or 14, 2015. No action taken.
9:40:28 AM Chairman White Public Hearing and Decision on Buildings for Lease or Rent Application for the Cowdry Commercial Warehouse with Office Facilities (Four Corners Zoning District)
9:40:50 AM Planner Addi Jadin Staff Report, submitted a letter from Four Corners County Water & Sewer District labeled Exhibit A, Item #7
9:44:55 AM Discussion and Questions
9:50:07 AM Tracy Cowdry Applicant presentation
9:50:38 AM Discussion between the Commission, Tracy Cowdry and Deputy County Attorney Erin Arnold
9:52:02 AM There was no public comment.
9:52:21 AM Commissioner Skinner Having reviewed and considered the materials entered into the record, including public comment and the applicant's presentation, I hereby adopt the findings presented in the staff report and move to approve the applicant's building for lease or rent application.
9:52:36 AM Commissioner Seifert Second
9:52:41 AM Board Discussion/Findings including Erin Arnold
9:55:17 AM Motion passed unanimously.
9:55:24 AM Meeting adjourned.
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